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Northering
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jack Sep 2, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Looking for a long weekend trundle.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adrian Tritschler Jun 7, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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trundlebug posted a discussionNorthering
Not a very Melbourne topic, but I have to go up to Queensland for a wedding and I'm hoping to do a spot of bike-touring/camping while I'm about it. Done a bit of internet-snooping but haven't found anything really inspiring yet. The wedding itself is about 30 km inland from Noosa but prepared to bus it further north or down to northern NSW if it means a more interesting ride and looking at about a week's worth of travel by at least half-civilized roads. Anyone have any ideas?See More
trundlebug replied to Kris's discussion Road Rules"Hi Krishna.Welcome to the mixed bag of Melbourne commuting. I think we have it pretty good here on the whole, but it's highly variable depending on your route. Basic rundown of the road rules can be found here. How strictly do we have to follow…"
trundlebug replied to Mark B's discussion Folding bikes"A great admirer of Birdys and Bike Fridays and I have fallen prey to Brompton envy at times, but I settled for a Hasa Minimax myself.
Not the prettiest perhaps, but cheap as chips, very well specced for the price and a pretty comfortable fit for my…"
Neil commented on trundlebug's blog post ...know when to fold 'em..."Laura and her Mum make light of Bust Me Gall even in the wet:
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Steve Jay commented on trundlebug's blog post ...know when to fold 'em..."Ah, my old spinning grounds. I've ridden Break-Me-Neck and Bust-Me-Gall many times. The third great name on the route is Black Charlie's Opening - totally politically incorrect but great Tassy history. The trucks are a bastard, even on…"
Adrian Tritschler replied to trundlebug's discussion Looking for a long weekend trundle."Railtrails Australia should have more up to date info.
http://railtrails.org.au/states/trails.php3?action=trail&trail=11
Haven't ridden the Great Southern myself, other than a 2-3km stretch while on a weekend tour a couple of years…"
trundlebug posted a discussionLooking for a long weekend trundle.
Considering the Great Southern Rail Trail out of Leongatha. Sounds like a pleasant and not too gruelling ride, but BV's data doesn't seem to be very up-to-date. Found a Bikely link which I'll go back to but it's out of action at the moment. Anyone done it? Any tips?
trundlebug posted a blog post...know when to fold 'em...
For those who doubted, behold! The mighty Hasa got through its Tasmanian tour including the predominant up-and-downy bits. How do they fit so many hills on such a little island? If they squished that thing down flat I think it would probably have the surface area of WA. See More
trundlebug posted a discussionBikefest
Not much good for me, but those who work in the city and get civilised lunch-breaks might benefit.It's a series of talks about things bikey presented by Design Victoria. http://designvictoria.cmail2.com/t/y/e/qlyhut/ojrlyphk/See More
trundlebug posted a blog postFunny bike chronicles II
Using the folder as the principle ride as a tour-training measure. Now doing the Big Commute regularly (Yarraville to Abbotsford and back via the Capital City Trail) and finding the machine perfectly adequate. If I have one complaint, it's creaks. The handlebars taper down to quite narrow ends and consequently have a bit of flex in them. Seat also a bit noisy, probably due to the very long post. Neither of these much of an issue when maintaining a consistent speed on a consistent surface with a…See More
trundlebug replied to Dave Sharp's discussion SafeCyclingAustralia"I think the real value of it is not that motorists are subject to fines, but that they're made to think about it. It'll probably have no effect on the witless hoons who deliberately swoop as close as possible to cyclists, but it could…"
trundlebug replied to Steve Jay's discussion Puncture Moan Thread"The rational part of me knows that it's not going to suddenly start happening just because someone raised the subject but godammit, don't you know that by raising the subject you're going to make it happen?!?
Thankfully, I…"
trundlebug replied to Neil's discussion Melbourne Bike Share scheme"Saw three guys at the docks taking out bikes yesterday, helmets in hand. I was astounded."
trundlebug replied to Steve Jay's discussion Vanmoof spotting"I've seen 'em and I think they're luvverly.I really like that there are some stylish, well designed bikes about for urbanites who don't need overspecced crotch-rockets. I sometimes think that the preponderance of sport-machines…"
trundlebug replied to Steve Jay's discussion Sad Day"Front page of the local paper this week. Found an online version.
http://maribyrnong-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/bike-death-horror-on-footscray-rd/"
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Touring, S.L.U.T (Sustainable Low Cost Transport), Whatever
- Where in Melbourne or nearby do you live ?
- Footscray
- Now tell us about your bicycles ...
- The Blue Dew (Kona Dr Dew), Little Orphan Annie (restored abandoned 80s Protour, now looking for a new home), Origami With Wheels (Hasa Minimax folding bike).
- What is the best thing about riding?
- I am the engine
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...know when to fold 'em...
Posted on June 7, 2011 at 12:36am 2 Comments 0 Likes
For those who doubted, behold! The mighty Hasa got through its Tasmanian tour including the predominant up-and-downy bits. How do they fit so many hills on such a little island? If they squished that thing down flat I think it would probably have the surface area of WA.
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Funny bike chronicles II
Posted on November 6, 2010 at 1:56am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Using the folder as the principle ride as a tour-training measure. Now doing the Big Commute regularly (Yarraville to Abbotsford and back via the Capital City Trail) and finding the machine perfectly adequate. If I have one complaint, it's creaks. The handlebars taper down to quite narrow ends and consequently have a bit of flex in them. Seat also a bit noisy, probably due to the very long post. Neither of these much of an issue when maintaining a consistent speed on a consistent surface with a… Continue
Funny bike chronicles
Posted on September 3, 2010 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Have been trialing the new Hasa foldie this past week (specs here: http://cyclingdeal.rtrk.com.au/?scid=31771&kw=4351290). The purchase was a bit of a leap of faith as there's bugger-all on the net about the things, so I thought I'd post my findings for the benefit of anyone else who might be considering same.
The ride: Haven't taken it for the Big Commute via the Capital… Continue
The ride: Haven't taken it for the Big Commute via the Capital… Continue
I'm back, I'm back, as a matter of fact...
Posted on December 19, 2009 at 11:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
...as a matter of fact, I'm back.
And with a whole new swag of moans.Steve Jay? 'Cycling is safer than widely reported'? Hogwash. Though I recognise your intentions are good, I maintain we are presented with daily deadliness. After 3 weeks off the road recovering from 'benign positional vertigo', I did another week of tentative 1/2 rides to and from work before taking up the full Yarraville to Abbotsford commute. First week back resulted in me having to make an uncomfortable decision… Continue
And with a whole new swag of moans.Steve Jay? 'Cycling is safer than widely reported'? Hogwash. Though I recognise your intentions are good, I maintain we are presented with daily deadliness. After 3 weeks off the road recovering from 'benign positional vertigo', I did another week of tentative 1/2 rides to and from work before taking up the full Yarraville to Abbotsford commute. First week back resulted in me having to make an uncomfortable decision… Continue
Cyclists suck.
Posted on October 24, 2009 at 12:53pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Last monday, did my usual trundle home from work and all was right with the world. Come the evening, I was all wobbly and remain so. Benign positional vertigo, apparently. What it amounts to is one of the little doodads buried in your head that tell you which way up you are gets stuck, giving the impression that you're in constant motion. The upshot is ongoing wooziness, pronounced klutzery, inability to stop turning corners and so on. Not condusive to bike-riding obviously, so I've been… Continue
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- At 9:32pm on March 26, 2009,
ChrisS said… - Hello there trundlebug,
A warm welcome to Melb Cyclist, if you haven't been welcomed yet. ;)
cheers,
ChrisS
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