"My circumstances are a bit difficult with organised rides. I can only ride once or twicw a week and it's ll over the joint. There's a regular shop ride from Peninsula Star in Playne St Frankston (behind the cultural centre at the…"
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Great Victorian Bike Ride 2011. Who else is going?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David_G Mar 4, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I'm intending to go, and it's going to be my first time. Anyone got any tips to help me get organised?I know it's 2 bags of 10kg each and in those you have to have your whole week's worth of kit.…Continue
Sat/Sun group southern peninsula
Started this discussion. Last reply by David_G May 1, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Is anyone interested in starting up something down this way. I'm a beginner and can keep up to about 30km/h in a bunch, but accelerating from lights usually sees me getting dropped.Does anyone want…Continue
You learn something every day
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Robinson Nov 10, 2010. 9 Replies 0 Likes
I went for a ride this morning from beautiful sunny Frankston to my sister's house in East Bentleigh.I used whereis.com.au to check the distance and it was about 39km. I set off and tried to go…Continue
Trip computer / GPS unit
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Jan 21, 2011. 12 Replies 0 Likes
I'm interested in purchasing something like this. Does anyone have one? Does anyone have any ideas what to look for?Thanks.DavidContinue
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Track Chick replied to David_G's discussion Sat/Sun group southern peninsula"Hey are you guys still looking for riders? I'm new to Victoria and keen to hook into a bunch I'm in the Mt Eliza area"
David_G replied to Andrew Edwards's discussion Cafe Racer, say goodbye and hello to the skateboarders."The only complaint I have is that when sitting outside on a nice sunny day and cooling down a bit after a nice ride, smokers a still allowed to fume up the outside area.
Won't be long and it will be banned but I think they could be proactive…"
David_G replied to Andrew Edwards's discussion Cafe Racer, say goodbye and hello to the skateboarders."I hope the skaters do get to enjoy the Cafe, plenty of room for everyone I reckon, plus the cafe might do well out of it too.
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David_G replied to Blair M-C's discussion Cycle to willamstown!"I rang the number on their website and it has a recorded message saying it runs on the weekend from 10:00 am, when we were there it was pretty close to 10, maybe we were a bit early. We couldn't see it so we diecided to go back to St.Kilda for…"
David_G replied to Blair M-C's discussion Cycle to willamstown!"We went there on a Sat morning. We went for two reasons, one of which was to get a look at that part of Melb from the water.
I would imagine if you timed it correctly it would save you quite a bit of time on a regular commute.
We'll try again…"
David_G replied to Blair M-C's discussion Cycle to willamstown!"I saw an article in The Age a few weeks ago about the Yarra Punt getting more funding, so my mate and I set off from Frankston and intended using it to get across and continue on to Willy, we reckoned on about a 130km round trip. We got to the…"
David_G is attending ChrisS's event
Made to Measure - TREADLIE Handmade Bike Show at Royal Exhibition Building
July 21, 2011 at 10am to July 24, 2011 at 5pm
Presented by TREADLIE Magazine.Craftsmanship and design are combined in an exhibition of especially commissioned custom-built bicycles from around the country. The final selection of bikes will be based on their aesthetics, artistry and creativity. Accompanying each exhibit will be stories about the bikes and their builders.The bicycle presents the ultimate example of design in motion. For over 200 years people have engaged in the art of bicycle design. From high speed, lightweight road bikes…See More
David_G replied to DamianM's discussion How was your weekend ride ? (26th 27th Feb)"I went for my usual ride to Black Rock on Sunday morning, I started off with the Peninsula Star shop in Frankston in a group of about 30 riders. We set off and were doing about 32km/h almost immediately and I was in the middle of the bunch and…"
David_G replied to Jake DNA's discussion Hand signals"I get shot down continuously over this :)
The scenario you're using "So if a pedestrian or cyclist has jumped or quickly moved clear" would mean that the driver/rider/road user has caused the pedestrian or cyclist to "take…"
David_G replied to DamianM's discussion How was your weekend ride ? (26th 27th Feb)"My weekend ride was postponed till this morning, it was great, Frankston / Black Rock / Frankston.
Hot dusty north wind all the way to Black Rock, but mostly a tail wind all the way home.
54.57km 23.87km/h average speed. i'm very happy with…"
David_G replied to Jake DNA's discussion Hand signals"If you check the law it always states that a driver is not allowed to drive into a dangerous situation, which covers all road users, so in a roundabout if you are in it or about to enter it the others should give way to you. There is no such thing…"
David_G replied to Chelsea Carey's discussion Electric Bikes - Improvements? Pros and Cons?"Great thread, but "I believe the Australian law will change over time and I think no bike should be allowed to go faster than 30km / hour anyway, whether a racing bike or electric bike, etc."
Are you serious? I am possibly the worst…"
David_G replied to Jake DNA's discussion Hand signals"They don't make much sense these days in a car, but I think they are important for cyclists to signal their intentions to other road users. The Stop signal is tricky because I need both hands to control the bike when I'm braking.
The more…"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Road BlingBling, Touring
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Frankston
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- Enjoying my second incarnation as a cyclist, I bought an Avanti TDF special and it's the best thing I've ever done. It's the only bike I own at present and it is filling my needs perfectly.
- What is the best thing about riding?
- Getting to take in the scenery at a much slower pace than driving, but faster than walking
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