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Treadly and Me replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

Well, I'm late to the party on this topic, but that's not going to stop me having my rant: What are you doing, Albert?

August 10

Hielke and Emmy Heikamp are now friends

August 9

Jonathan Daly replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

Well said Mark!

August 2

Jonathan Daly replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

This is full of contradictions... BV's approach is the only way to create a cycling culture, otherways it remains a small activity will very low participation. Every person who cycles, regardless of which subculture they belong to (if any), has an…

August 2

Jonathan Daly replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

Well said SimonG! Cycleways/lanes etc are not designed or intended for fast riding. If you are more comfortable cycling in traffic then do so. We need the right infrastructure to encourage people to start cycling. Separated bike lanes give people…

August 2

Jonathan Daly replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

Surely you don't believe what you read in the papers!

August 2

Cory replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

I spoke with a friend yesterday who uses it every day. His verdict? He really likes it - after a few days of chaos where a few positioned signs (and perhaps, my suggestion, a few strategically parked cars to exemplify parking behaviour) could have o…

August 2

SimonG replied to Hielke's discussion 'Albert street bike lane a joke?'

One of my mates had just got into road riing and racing before the Eastlink opening. Crashed into one of those bollards and had surgery/casts etc over the next 8 weeks and has barely ridden since. Seems like a win all round.

July 28

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What sort of riding do you do ?

Commuting, Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Recreational, Whatever

Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?

Kensington

Now tell us about your bicycles ...

1950s Gazelle, 28" wheels, single gear, coaster brake; Giant Peloton 8400 roadbike, Shimano 105; Radon ZR3 mountainbike, Shimano deore; Brompton foldable, Sturmey-Archer 3sp; Bakfiets long by workcycles (on the boat to Sydney), Shimano nexus 8sp, roller brakes

What is the best thing about riding?

f.r.e.e.d.o.m

A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)

Two toddlers, one mrs

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At 9:46am on September 11, 2008, Cory said…: He he - I live on the opposite side of the park. I've just got my bakfiets, so that'll be two within 500m of each other, hey? Currently it's a big box... but it'll be a bike by the end of the day.

(And yes... it's not a 'sicky' - I do have a bad cold.)

At 9:45pm on March 13, 2008, Hielke said…: Hey Barefoot. Yup, it's here. Still haven't used it for shopping though, but it works well for the kids. I now also have a custom made sun canopy. Next on order is a custom made bench cushion. I know, I know. Spoiled kids.

At 8:30am on March 13, 2008, barefoot said…: Hey,
Did your bakfiets arrive yet?

At 1:50pm on December 17, 2007, peter said…: Hello Hielke
Long time no speak..
Hope you are well
Peter

At 10:55pm on December 10, 2007, ChrisS said…: Welcome to Melbourne Cyclist! Have a look around the site and start commencing or posting a blog entry. Do you use the bakfiet for the kids, shopping or both?