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Donald Rintoule
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Donald Rintoule replied to StolenBike's discussion Have you had your bike stolen?
"Yes and gone forever. Now have and Abus Granit X 54 plus U-lock. Apparently a bit more of challenge than a cable."
Jan 27
Donald Rintoule replied to David Gregory's discussion Doping in cycling - Lance Armstrong interview
"Come on folks a 3,500kms race in three weeks. Sound a little inhuman? Ever heard of the lemon principle? Get enough lemons i.e. drug cheats and any logical person becomes a drug cheat. Do I blame the riders - yes to a degree and I don't mean…"
Jan 27
Donald Rintoule replied to Chelsea Carey's discussion Electric Bikes - Improvements? Pros and Cons?
"Pleased to see you concession because you are right that they do have their uses and not all people are able bodied, fit or have a shower at work."
Jan 27
Chris Harris commented on Donald Rintoule's blog post A Week Tandeming the Riesling Trail, Clare Valley
"Looks like a great ride Donald. The old buildings are in good shape too. A credit to the people who own and maintain them. I've heard about those three pronged jacks. Not the North facing graves though. I might check the local cemetery to see…"
Jun 2, 2012
Donald Rintoule posted a blog post

A Week Tandeming the Riesling Trail, Clare Valley

My better half and I just spent a week tandem riding on the Clare Valley Riesling Trail about 110kms north of Adelaide South Australia.We began by basing ourselves at the Rising Sun Hotel at Auburn. Lovely old historic hotel, clean and comfortable run by a wonderful family and staff providing excellent company, food and wine.Rising Sun Hotel…See More
May 3, 2012
Donald Rintoule is now a member of Melbourne Cyclist
May 3, 2012

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, XC, Recreational, Touring, Tandem
Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
Fairlight
Now tell us about your bicycles ...
Surly LHT, Trek Pilot 2.1, Trek Liquid 65, Apollo Tandem
What is the best thing about riding?
See, hear and smell everything around you - you are in touch.
A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
Grizzled commuter who also likes the countryside,

Donald Rintoule's Blog

A Week Tandeming the Riesling Trail, Clare Valley

Posted on May 3, 2012 at 10:32pm 1 Comment

My better half and I just spent a week tandem riding on the Clare Valley Riesling Trail about 110kms north of Adelaide South Australia.

We began by basing ourselves at the Rising Sun Hotel at Auburn. Lovely old historic hotel, clean and comfortable run by a wonderful family and staff providing excellent company,…

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