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Ghost Bike

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim OBrien Jun 9, 2011. 21 Replies

Hi,Does anyone know who put up the ghost bike on Two Bays Road in Mt Eliza marking the death of a cyclits last Saturday?Continue

 

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Jim OBrien replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Thanks -- didn't know if there was a group already in Sydney.  Appreciate the info!"
Jun 9, 2011
PeterT replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Jim, http://www.sydneycyclist.com/group/ghost_bike_project_sydney? might be more appropriate if you want to contribute to Ghost Bikes in Sydney  "
Jun 9, 2011
Jim OBrien replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"John -- I discovered this discussion and wonder if we might chat?  I live in Sydney, moved here from the US and have several friends in the US who have been very involved in the Ghost Bike movement there -- including someone who is making a…"
Jun 7, 2011
John Gould replied to Patrick's discussion French bicycles in Melbourne
"French Bottom Brackets? I work on mainly 70's bikes and have done a number of French ones including Peugeot, Gitane, Motobecane and Vitus. The problem sometimes is the French threads on the forks - for the headset- and the bottom bracket. Both…"
Nov 3, 2010
crossjp replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"The Hawthorn Ghost Bike was for James Cross of Mt Eliza who was tragically taken on 17/03/10"
Jun 21, 2010
John Gould replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Thanks for the thoughtful and thorough article Chris. John"
Jun 20, 2010
ChrisS replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"The Age: At the site of tragedy, a ghost bike shines a white light on a fallen rider - June 19, 2010 Jo and her son Ryan at the ghost bike site on Mount Eliza Road for Russell Myers, and a ghost bike is made ready. The story begins two years ago…"
Jun 19, 2010
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Jun 19, 2010
SimonG replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"the one on Glenferrie has been there since before the Mt Eliza one, i meant to check who it was for and post it then but never got aroud to it. I actually looked on saturday, there's a tag on the forks with a name on it, mabe Jason Creek or…"
Jun 1, 2010
John Gould replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Hi Simon, There was a pic in last weeks Herald Sun of the ghost Bike in Mt Eliza trying to get interest in taking it down. I have been having discussions with the council to keep it up and they have said that they need to respond to resident…"
Jun 1, 2010
John Gould replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Hi, I have registered Ghost Bikes Australia Pty Ltd some 12 months ago. I first informed the Ghost Bike project in New York and they gave me some encouragement. I am interested in promoting cycle safety, reminding cyclists of their vulnerability,…"
Apr 28, 2010
SimonG replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"There's been a ghost bike on Glenferrie rd in Hawthorn for a week or two now, does anyone know who it's for? I haven't noticed any advertising on it but have only ridden past so may have missed it."
Apr 27, 2010
Simon Clement replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Hi John A group of us local cyclists did place this bike. Only just saw this post and was interested in what the complaints were about? Simon"
Apr 27, 2010
PeterT replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"G'day from Sydney Cyclist. (SC) We (well, two of us so far ) on SC are in the start of our first Ghost Bike project. One of the concerns are how to ensure the Council doesn't cart away the bike before it makes a point - which is…"
Apr 27, 2010
ChrisS replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"Pony Bikes: http://ponybikes.com/ Actually they're a great innercity LBS & Sasha is a very cool female mechanic. Although the bike-themed ad maybe a unfortunate shade of whit,e with other connotations for some of us. Maybe worth suggesting…"
Mar 29, 2010
Hielke replied to John Gould's discussion Ghost Bike
"I was visiting MLN looking at laptops, which is around the corner along Vic market. Just a random find this bike, but it did strike me as awkward so I made a photo. Never been to Pony (phony?); my shop is Velo :-). As far as an ad its pretty…"
Mar 29, 2010

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What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Fixed Street, Single Speed, Recreational, Touring, Tandem
Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
Caulfield
Now tell us about your bicycles ...
List too long
Single speeds x 3
Carbon road bikes x 3
Bike Friday tandem
Mountan Bike
Unicycles x 2
and others - collection of old classics etc
What is the best thing about riding?
Fittness, Friends, freedom, Fun, Fuel-less
A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
Commited to safety, non confrontational road sharing.
Love enhancing other peoples life through health
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http://gumbypokey.com

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