"CLP and I have had a bit of success with the coffee from Emporio (http://emporiofinefood.com.au/). The only problem is trying to get there when he's open and possibly stopping him giving away half his stock to you! There are also many delicious…"
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The weather doesn't matter - riding in the South Pole
Started this discussion. Last reply by Konadog Dec 12, 2012. 4 Replies 2 Likes
I was being very industrious at work when I stumbled across this article. I thought everyone here might enjoy having a read too, though I must admit it makes me feel like a bit of a sook for…Continue
Hazard on Morphett St Bridge
Started this discussion. Last reply by MarkK Jul 19, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Just a quick heads up, I noticed on my commute in this morning that there was a thick (~1 inch) metal plate (~1.5m x 2m) placed in the far left lane just before the bike lane starts on Morphett St…Continue
Some Sad News - More cyclists down near Whyalla
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Haynes Apr 5, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I heard this morning through the grapevine that two cyclists were involved in an incident near Whyalla recently. Unfortunately it sounds like one has lost their life and the other is badly injured. I…Continue
Novel training approach for the sportif - forget your pants!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Smith Nov 16, 2011. 5 Replies 7 Likes
I had to share this as it entertained me no end and left me with way too many endorphins for sitting in the office. Having a meeting with a client this morning, I thought I'd get to work early and…Continue
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Virginia Riches replied to Louisa Green's discussion clubs that do road racing?"I've raced road (sportives, handicaps and time trials), track and CX through PACC (Port Adelaide Cycling Club). Great group and very supportive. Not sure if Tessa Manning is on the AC site, but she's a PACC member and about your age, maybe…"
Virginia Riches replied to Tim B's discussion GPS errors"My Garmin 500 was playing up last night - lost reception along linear park. It's never done that before and I've ridden that route more times than I can remember! It also appeared to be having difficulty last Thursday when I went for a…"
Virginia Riches replied to Paul Jorgensen's discussion Junior Cycling - where do I go?"Cyclocross is a great way to start racing as well! It's a really fun and social atmosphere and I believe a couple of the kids and teenagers there also race track and possibly road. We actually got my partners nieces and nephew to come out and…"
Virginia Riches replied to Clive Palfrey's discussion Holiday Reading"Have a look at a couple of books by Jill Homer, Ghost trails and be brave, be strong. I've read the second and while it starts with a bit of a soap opera, it really is an interesting look at what goes on in the mind of someone doing really long…"
Konadog replied to Virginia Riches's discussion The weather doesn't matter - riding in the South Pole"Thanks for the links - both the polar adventure and the ski-doo bikes are heaps cool..."
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CLP replied to Virginia Riches's discussion The weather doesn't matter - riding in the South Pole"that looks like all kinds of fun :D
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Michael Murray replied to Virginia Riches's discussion The weather doesn't matter - riding in the South Pole"He should have one of these
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Simon Lownsborough replied to Virginia Riches's discussion The weather doesn't matter - riding in the South Pole"Yeah this guy is incredible. Really loves being cold apparently!
It's going to be very interesting to see how he goes. I'm sure Surly are going to be very interested too!
Good luck to him."
Virginia Riches posted a discussionThe weather doesn't matter - riding in the South Pole
I was being very industrious at work when I stumbled across this article. I thought everyone here might enjoy having a read too, though I must admit it makes me feel like a bit of a sook for complaining about the wind!http://halfpastdone.com/2012/12/06/pedaling-across-antarctica/See More
Virginia Riches replied to Virginia Earle's discussion New Bike"This sounds very similar to my experience when I bought my first bike. I was lucky that the guy I initially ordered through didn't know about the desposit policy, so I didn't end up putting a deposit down, but I had to chase them for about…"
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Focus CXtwiLITE presented by Port Adelaide CC at Adelaide Park Lands
December 18, 2012 from 5:15pm to 8:30pm
We’re back! Port Adelaide CC presents Summer’s shorter, sharper cyclocross racing – FOCUS CXtwiLITE.Entries for next month's Tuesday 18 December race are open. Enter all remaining races online for a paltry $30 (or pay $20 on the day – yes, we really do want you to enter in advance!). Online Entries close 9pm Monday 17th: …See More
Virginia Riches replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Andy Schleck in Tour Down Under"+1 for Jens!"
Virginia Riches replied to Sam's discussion Ride on weekends but not to work? Whyyyyyy???"Still doing the sleep in thing too ;) I know it may not be relevant to your question Sam, but worth noting that in the course of Carl riding to work he has encouraged numerous other people in our office to ride - including me!"
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- What bikes do you ride?
- 2009 Avanti Vivace, 2009 Scott Contessa
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Commute, Mountain Biking
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Ride Hard Breathe Easy – A challenge for me
Posted on May 2, 2012 at 0:09 5 Comments 11 Likes
For those of you who don’t know me I’ll let you in on a secret, I’m naturally very lazy! Cold, wet and windy is perfect weather for curling up with a good book and not doing anything until it goes away. Which at times can mean the entirety of winter! So how is it I ended up trying to ride 800km in one month? Well I have an over developed sense of curiosity and I was curious to see if I could do it and what it would take. So I thought I’d give it a go, it couldn’t hurt that much…
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- At 18:16 on September 9, 2011,
Gus K said… It'll be great to see you and CLP out on Sunday. It's going to be fun!
- At 22:45 on March 14, 2011,
heather said… Virginia, welcome to AC. If you cycle into the city, you may like to join online Adelaide BUG. You have until 5pm on Friday 18-Mar to post ideas for the next ACC Bicycle Action Plan at
www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug/forum/topics/adelaide-city-councils-bicycle
- At 16:03 on March 5, 2011,
MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) said… - Great, I must tell you that in 2010 when Lance Armstrong invited us plebs to go on a ride with him from Glenelg he saw my Red Avanti and said "hey cool bike". Now that's an endorsement!
- At 20:08 on March 4, 2011, MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS) said…
- Welcome Virginia, I also ride an Avanti Vivace 2009. Is yours Ferrari red like mine?
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