"Scotchmans Creek - Gardiners Creek is OK but possibly too far north for you. You might like to gove Bikely a crack."
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WalkingMelways added a discussion to the group Buy, Swap, Sell, Scrounge
Ross 53cm road bike for sale
Ross (USA) bike for sale 53 cm. Branded at top of seat stays. Paintjob needs a going over but this could make someone a lovely project - I dreamt of single speed but no time! 175mm cranks. Mavic SUP XP30 rear rim on 105 hub. HL aluminium handlebars. $100
WalkingMelways joined ChrisS's groupBuy, Swap, Sell, Scrounge
You get the drift: Buy, Swap, Sell, Scrounge bicycle stuff. Stories, tips and 'caveat emptor' heads up most welcome.See More
WalkingMelways replied to Callum's discussion Windsor-Mt Waverley, best route?"Also, for future bike route info, I always recommend www.bikely.com"
WalkingMelways replied to GeeBee's discussion You're not safe anywhere !"Sorry to hear that... I too hope she is OK.
I ran into a far smaller marsupial once and came a cropper.
(The possum was fine.)"
WalkingMelways replied to Chris Adams's discussion Where's a good place to camp (tent) close to Port Melb?"Station Pier, where you'll hop off the ferry, is very close to the middle of the city (the CBD) so you will not be able to camp with a tent nearby. However there are many hostels and backpackers in inner Melbourne, particularly in North…"
WalkingMelways commented on Simon Morrison's blog post Bike Tyre Liners"A mate of mine swears by "Stan's No Tubes". I haven't tried it myself, but you might like to find it on the web and have a gander."
WalkingMelways replied to Tim Grey's discussion My bike's been stolen..."Bike theft... sorry to hear that Tim.
There has been some discussion about bike theft on Blogs here:
http://www.melbournecyclist.com/profiles/blogs/biketheiving-bstards?xg_source=activity
Also there is a Stolen Bikes section (should be at upper…"
WalkingMelways commented on Kris's blog post Bike-Theiving B*stards!!!"Kris, I can commiserate with you and Jim Dunn and indeed anyone who has been stolen from... there sure are a lot of us.
I have some opinions/remarks on this, for what they're worth, I hope not too obvious.
- If it's an old,…"
WalkingMelways replied to Andrew Craick's discussion Melbourne to Yarrawonga"G'day Andrew
Have not done the whole thing but have done part of it.
Grab a VicRoads directory, or use an online map application such as street-directory.com.au, for assistance.
Head up High Street/Epping Road. This leads you out to Wandong.…"
WalkingMelways replied to Samuel Smith's discussion Commuting and road riding in Melbourne"You might also like to have a look at www.bikely.com - it has lots of rider's own route map suggestions on a Google Maps platform, with en route details and remarks. I'm pretty sure Bikely started in Australia (although I think a UK site…"
WalkingMelways replied to Steve Jay's discussion Yum!"You are spot on; they are stunning. I dunno about the hardwood ones being lighter than aluminium, but DEFINITELY way smaller footprint.
As for bamboo, if you live anywhere near me, you could hardly avoid growing enough of it..."
WalkingMelways replied to erica's discussion WHere to find a racing team?"Hi Erica
Try ringing CycleSport Victoria on +61 3 8480 3000; and the Fat Tyre Flyers at www.ftf.com.au"
WalkingMelways replied to Ian Fraser's discussion riding on a freeway"Only if you are driving that day, mate."
WalkingMelways replied to Ian Fraser's discussion route help"G'day Ian,
Tried "Bikely"? It's sometimes slow, but has lots of good ride routes mapped using Google Maps.
http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/srchkey/geelong
If you devise one yourself, you can create one on the site as…"
WalkingMelways replied to Frida Louise's discussion Yarra Trail Rage"Look, "bike track": that's just semantics. Some are called bikeways, whatever. (One doesn't call a road a "shared commuting space for rubber-wheeled vehicles".) As you have read, I advocate sharing behaviour."
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Utility/Transport, Road Cycling, Recreational, Touring, Pub Bike, Rat Bike, Whatever
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Close to the city
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- Unstoppable old French 10spd (STOLEN)
Pug about 30yo
Raleigh about 30yo
Half carbon roady
"Bitch bike": an unspeakable medley of MTB, road, good, bad, Euro, Taiwan, etc, parts
- What is the best thing about riding?
- Fitness; air; space; friends; stubby holder fits in bidon cage
- A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
- A fan of biking in all its forms. Haven't caught the fixie bug yet. A matter of time, surely.
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 8:21am on October 27, 2009,
Emma said… - thanks. yeah that was me. ... haven't been on the bike for about a week now... it hurts! (just as the weather is fining up too).
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