"Hi - bit belated, hope you've arrived ok and enjoyed some riding. I am looking to buy a 2nd hand Dawes Galaxy (or Super) - are you by any chance looking to sell it (ideally it would be a 53 or 54cm frame!), or know anyone that is - even…"
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melbourne to phillip island
Started this discussion. Last reply by John E. Apr 27, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I would like to cycle down to phillip island this Saturday to start a tour up to Brisbane. What is the best way to do this? Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers, SippsContinue
rides in melbourne and around
Started this discussion. Last reply by Georgie F-J Jul 23, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I arrive in melbourne from UK on 11th. I'll have my bike with me and could do with riding with someone/group who knows melbourne and about. I'm into all sorts of riding from MTB, road,…Continue
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Bupa Around the Bay at Alexandra Gardens with a lap of Port Phillip Bay
October 21, 2012 from 5:30am to 8pm
Australia’s largest mass participation bike ride turns 20, with 250km, 210km, 135km, 100km and 50km ride options. A record number of bike riders are expected to take part in what is billed as Australia’s biggest and best cycling event. Event organiser Bicycle Network Victoria is offering a choice of five distances from 50km to 250km to ensure there is a cycling challenge for everyone to be a part of Australia’s largest mass participation bike ride. For the serious cyclist there is the 250km or…See More
John E. replied to Sipps's discussion melbourne to phillip island"yep.
Down beach road, through frankston, across the peninsula to stony Pt, ferry, stay on the island, and if you are heading east, off the the island at san remo - have fun! Long way to Brissie."
Sipps posted a discussionmelbourne to phillip island
Hi all, I would like to cycle down to phillip island this Saturday to start a tour up to Brisbane. What is the best way to do this? Any advice would be much appreciated. Cheers, SippsSee More
Milo Dodd replied to Sipps's discussion rides in melbourne and around"Yeah, you're probably right there.
Warburton trail is definitely fine for tour bikes though. "
Jack replied to Sipps's discussion rides in melbourne and around"Hi again Sipps,
I think Milo does not realise what type of bike you have. Most of the suggestions are for MTB's and probably Hybrids with suspension.
Also a lot of them are a long way from Richmond.
My suggestion would be to hook up…"
Sipps replied to Sipps's discussion rides in melbourne and around"Cheers mate,
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated"
Milo Dodd replied to Sipps's discussion rides in melbourne and around"Welcome to Melbourne!
I'm not in town to go riding with you but I'd suggest the Warburton Rail Trail as a gorgeous day ride. (2 days if you want time to chill out in Warburton).
There are some good shorter tracks at Lysterfield Park near…"
Sipps replied to Sipps's discussion rides in melbourne and around"Hi Jack,
Thanks for the reply! I'm staying at the metro YHA in north melbourne near the queen victoria market. I'll be there for 2 weeks then I plan to do some touring around victoria. I arrive on the evening of 12th April. So,…"
Jack replied to Sipps's discussion rides in melbourne and around"Hi Sipps, welcome to Melbourne.
Are you just visiting on holiday or longer. What area are you planning to stay in.
There are plenty of places to take your tourer, also there are many groups that you could tag along with. I expect if you were more…"
Sipps posted a discussionrides in melbourne and around
Hi all,I arrive in melbourne from UK on 11th. I'll have my bike with me and could do with riding with someone/group who knows melbourne and about. I'm into all sorts of riding from MTB, road, touring. I'll have a Dawes Super Galaxy (touring bike) so won't be up for fast riding. If any one fancies a ride let me know for next weekend. Cheers, Sipps. See More
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Recreational, Touring, Pub Bike
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Melbourne
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- Dawes Super Galaxy
- What is the best thing about riding?
- all of it
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- I'm 44, British from the north of England. Into all types of cycling from road to mtb. Lived in a small town in cumbria for the past 12 years and have decided to up sticks and move to Australia.
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