Walter's Page

"If your doing some rides outside the CBD...Check out COG Bike cafe in Mt.Evelyn. This is on the Warby Trail. Great coffee & terrific homemade muffins."

"I hope your stay in Melbourne turns out to be even Radier! You could try some local clubs like Coburg or Carnegie Caulfield cycling club. They will point you in the right direction. I believe you can also use some of their bikes. I don't race…"

"Didn't do it this year (had a party to attend), but have done it in a few previous years, and yes, I'd highly recommend it.  Great vibe, and great…"

"Woodend has been great the last few weeks, although the bog holes are still quite deep & wide. Otherwise great singletrack riding."

"I went easter egg hunting at Doongalla reserve...but it was very wet but enjoyable."

"Bugger!   Go for a stroll to one of your nearest Auto wreckers....they'll have an imperial towball there for you, complete with tennis ball.     Wal"

"Good Topic... I find, if I'm approaching the intersection without other cars either already stopped or coming up behind me. I tend to stick to the kerb edge. I feel too exposed if I move across the bike box. You never know when motorists scream…"

"I'm lucky to have worked in most work places with shower facilities and offices that promote cycling to work with dedicated bike parking. But I once have worked in a inner Melb. office with a small crew & no showers. I ended up using the…"

"a lttle late, but came across this site from DSE. I remembered you posted this article about swooping birds. see what you…"

"many years ago I saw a farmer being set upon by several Magpies....as I approached closer I noticed he was wearing an Essendon Beanie, I thought to myself, it's serves you right!...go maggies."