"Maybe the suits don't 'see' cyclists that aren't riding mega-bucks carbon road bikes.
They only recognise cyclists on the weekends... riding with their MAMIL mates who are also too cool to ride every day."
Cycling in Melbourne Australia
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Richard Monfries
- 53, Male
- Melbourne Victoria
- Australia
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From Melbourne's #TheAge today: that hoary old chestnut - which is quicker for #commuting, bike, Vespa, PT, car?
Started this discussion. Last reply by brian smith Oct 9, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
A funny happened on the way to work today...
Started this discussion. Last reply by stib Mar 4, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Clifton Hill
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- Xtracycle, for commuting, kid transport, family outings. A number of frames yet to be built into bikes for different uses: track cycling; single-speed fast commuter; early 80s Italian road bike (a Tommasini *sigh*).
- What is the best thing about riding?
- Not driving a car
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- Approaching half way through the allotted span, reasonably fit and healthy
- Website/Blog:
- http://the3rdquarter.com
Richard Monfries's Videos
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One Perfect Day
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Richard Monfries's Blog
What do you do if you suffer from Xtracycle envy?
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 3:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Weird question, I know, but I've had it, and I've found the cure!
The answer is...build one!
Here's more...
The inspiration of this woman who rides
Posted on June 30, 2010 at 4:35pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I'm currently researching a piece for Australian Cyclist magazine on women in cycling. It had always been my intent to profile ordinary women who are involved in cycling in everyday ways, from mechanics, to educators, commuters, track cyclists, and shop owners.
Listening to their individual stories has been inspiring, and at times, sobering.
Cycling, for all it's… Continue
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