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Plate Reporting
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Started this discussion. Last reply by AlexZ May. 31, 2009.

Wrattie Wriding....

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AnNnDy replied to The Wrat's discussion 'Plate Reporting'

Sorry to hear tat wrat, i met this sort of situation be4 as well, tatz why, i so dnt like to ride in the city~ take care urself next time www.cyclingdeal.com.au

June 15, 2009

AlexZ replied to The Wrat's discussion 'Plate Reporting'

Hey Wrat, sorry to hear this, it's a dang-gone ugly world out there, and we are generally on the receiving end... Hope you've had a debrief over a couple of glasses of red or similar, and are smiling again!

June 1, 2009

ChrisS replied to The Wrat's discussion 'Plate Reporting'

The Rate the Plate domain is cactus. Although Brimbank Council has a Hoon Line. Pity they didn't have a internal one for those feral councillors during the last decade or so. In all seriousness, report it to the police, as it's a traffic offense.…

May 30, 2009

Ritsardo replied to The Wrat's discussion 'Plate Reporting'

Hi Wrat, Sympathy to you. It's scary. You told him that it is illegal to open a car door into traffic and I think you are right. If you report, you may need a witness to get any action. If you're lucky the police may have a chat to the driver anywa…

May 30, 2009

Ritsardo replied to The Wrat's discussion 'Plate Reporting'

Hi Wrat, Sympathy to you. It's scary. You told him that it is illegal to open a car door into traffic and I think you are right. If you report and want action, you may need a witness. If you're lucky the police may have a chat to the driver anyway,…

May 30, 2009

The Wrat commented on Darren Ford's blog post 'A new cycling accesory- Have your say!'

I would rather not have to stick my paw out at all. I find this to be very dangerous when going at speed. I would rather like something like this... http://www.beseenonabike.com/shopuk/product_info.php?products_id=319 Not sure if it would work out…

May 30, 2009

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Plate Reporting

So! I had an incident yesterday. I was going down Flinders Lane when this guy in a Hilux/ute type thing just flung out his door. I managed to have the reflexes to swerve not to get hit. As one does when one's life has just been threatened, I let o…

May 30, 2009

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What sort of riding do you do ?

Commuting, Road Cycling, Recreational

Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?

Northcote

Now tell us about your bicycles ...

Have one mountain bike and one road bike. Both are older style bikes.

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

It's been quite a while since I hopped on a bike, let alone one in Melbourne. I've lived in Melbourne for about 3 years now however I've been riding around Melbourne for about 2 months or so, give or take. I'm also learning how to ride in traffic which has been interesting to say the least. What started out with a bike just to get around near home has become more of a transport option for getting to work or wherever I need to. I don't have a car or license so this has provided me with a great deal of freedom.

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Hit!

Well, today I made impact with a 4WD. Or more precisely, it made impact with me.

I was coming down the hill on Queens Parade. I was coming through the intersection when the lights turned orange, there was no hope of stopping. The light turned red and I was still in the intersection. This 4WD started to go and then stopped when I came in front of it. It then decided to proceed with driving forward. It hit my baskets that I have on the rack at the back.

I'm ok, the bike is ok and the basket that… Continue

Posted on May 20, 2008 at 12:56pm — 5 Comments

Don't End Up In The Drink!

My partner found this in her travels online. Don't know where it is or if it's even real but arrrrggghhh!!!

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

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At 7:15pm on January 14, 2008, Yoda said…: Thanks for the greetings - and thanks for telling me about this site.

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