Melbourne Cyclist

Cycling in Melbourne Australia

christmasbender
  • Male
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Australia
Share Twitter
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions (4)
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Photos
  • Photo Albums
  • Videos

christmasbender's Discussions

best route - sunshine to fed square

Started this discussion. Last reply by christmasbender Jul 14, 2010. 4 Replies

hi,new member as of today so hello everyone. just got back on my bike today after a break of a few months. i have moved over to sunshine and cycled in to work for the first time today. i chose to go…Continue

 

christmasbender's Page

Latest Activity

christmasbender replied to christmasbender's discussion best route - sunshine to fed square
"thanks cory yeah i took queensbury today instead of victoria. nicer ride with the on-road bikepath. thanks for the tip. cheers, rory"
Jul 14, 2010
Cory replied to christmasbender's discussion best route - sunshine to fed square
"That was going to be my suggestion. Lloyd thru to arden. One variation - head up Courtney (end of Arden) to Queensberry. That'll take you to Swanston."
Jul 13, 2010
christmasbender replied to christmasbender's discussion best route - sunshine to fed square
"hi rick, thanks for the reply. i actually took another route today which was much easier. all the same to dynon rd, then took a left down lloyd st, on to arden st, right onto eroll st, left onto victoria st then right on to russell st and down to…"
Jul 13, 2010
Rick Harker replied to christmasbender's discussion best route - sunshine to fed square
"Hi Rory, I live in Maribyrnong and frequent the city along Footscray road. From the area you describe you don't have a lot of choice between direct routes and safe. What you described is about the best but one worth considering is getting…"
Jul 13, 2010
christmasbender posted a discussion

best route - sunshine to fed square

hi,new member as of today so hello everyone. just got back on my bike today after a break of a few months. i have moved over to sunshine and cycled in to work for the first time today. i chose to go down south rd (sunshine - braybrook) then across ashley st and down essex st, turned right onto summerhill rd then left onto barkley st. followed barkly st all the way along and then onto dynon rd. i was ok with my route until i got to the bridge where there is no bike path. i then jumped on the…See More
Jul 12, 2010
christmasbender replied to Mai's discussion Anybody new here?? who even don't have a bike yet??
"hi mai, when i was new to melbourne i joined a social riding group at one of my favourite watering holes, the belgian beer cafe, on st.kilda rd. they have a social ride once a month. there are all levels of riders, you get a great feed and get to…"
Jul 12, 2010
christmasbender is now a member of Melbourne Cyclist
Jul 12, 2010

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Utility/Transport, S.L.U.T (Sustainable Low Cost Transport)
Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
Sunshine
Now tell us about your bicycles ...
Have trimmed down to just one hybrid from previously having road, mountain, bmx and classic chinese bikes. will be looking for a cargo/bucket bike/tricycle for my partner and kids soon.
What is the best thing about riding?
freedom, fitness, fresh air
A few words about yourself. (This bit is entirely optional!)
i love bikes and riding. have scaled back my bikes due to moving house and budget but foresee many more kinds of bikes in my life again in the future. just started riding to work from my new home in the western suburbs today. was a nice ride. just need to work out the best route now.

Comment Wall

You need to be a member of Melbourne Cyclist to add comments!

Join Melbourne Cyclist

  • No comments yet!
 
 
 

Community Ads

Sponsors




© 2013   Created by DamianM.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service