Cycling in Melbourne Australia

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US: Buy a home on a bike

Whilst researching something complete unrelated, I came across this: Denver: http://www.buyahomeonabike.com/ Related blog post: Bike to Work? It’s possible in Scottsdale. Sell real estate? Hum… Wonder if Melbourne estate agents could follow suit soon? It's more evidence that events in the US are altering rather rapidly. I also read online that certain… Continue

Added by ChrisS on November 17, 2008 at 12:12am — No Comments

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Mark French sues Chippy-FM

Sic 'em Mark! The Rage: Cyclist sues Triple M for defamation The rider who rocked Australian cycling with allegations of teammates injecting themselves with vitamins and supplements is suing radio station Triple M for defamation. The Supreme Court heard yesterday that Triple M presenters had labelled Mark French a drug cheat and an "un-Australian" dobber in a broadcast in July 2005. In 200… Continue

Added by ChrisS on November 12, 2008 at 1:02pm — No Comments

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Cyclists are Very Smart

When it comes to remembering 80's pop tunes and obscure cultural references. See below! 3CR Quiz Night Success 5 November 2008

Trivia Winners: 3CR's 30th October fundraising Quiz Night was a… Continue

Added by ChrisS on November 7, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

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George Clayton homebuilt bikes

In the early 1900 my great great grandfather Geo Clayton manufactured and raced his bikes in Melbourne. In a magazine call the Sporting Globe there was a photo of him winning a race with broken handlebars. I have been trying for years to get a copy of this magazine for my father. If anybody can inform me of who I need to contact I would be very grateful. Continue

Added by Lara Miller on November 6, 2008 at 12:54pm — 5 Comments

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Found! Mockridge's 1952 Paris Open Grand Prix Cup!

Former Olympic wrestler Kevin Coote, in his poolroom-cum-museum, handed over Russell Mockridge's 1952 Paris Grand Prix Cup to Mockridge's daughter Lindy yesterday. Picture: Michael Dodge Herald Sun:… Continue

Added by ChrisS on November 6, 2008 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

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"Cycle Track" Safety and Effect on Popularity of Cycling

I have been following a series of discussions at

Chainguard on this topic, and now have a neat summary from John Forrester that is worth a read ( as is most of JF's work we get to see). here it is, the discussion was init… Continue

Added by Rob on November 4, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

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I’ve Got A (half-baked) Theory

(Note: this is an illustration only. God does not kill kittens. I've asked Her and She said She'd never do such a thing) As my real blog's login is slightly screwed up at the moment, here's a rough outline of a Theory that's been ruminating in my… Continue

Added by ChrisS on October 27, 2008 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

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Around the Bay in a Day - in 3 minutes flat!

Great ATB video from Ross, see below for another version sans Queen.… Continue

Added by ChrisS on October 27, 2008 at 10:51pm — 7 Comments

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Beach Rd Cyclist Group calls for weekend clearway-Mr Brumby over to you!

7th October 2008 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEACH ROAD CYCLISTS DEMAND IMMEDIATE ACTION ON WEEKEND CLEARWAYS Beach Road Cyclist is a cycling advocacy group based in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. Our group is at the forefront of voicing the safety concerns of on-road cyclists, pa… Continue

Added by Rob on October 7, 2008 at 6:50pm — 2 Comments

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Yawn

The Age: Schembri is at it again Those of us with longer memories know that he's got form for this variety of tiresome crap. Although with the recent shakeup in Fairfax, why do they retain this twits services over other quality journos? Continue

Added by ChrisS on October 7, 2008 at 2:26am — 4 Comments

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Raleigh Superbe

Check out this baby. Anyone know where you can buy Raleighs like this in Victoria? Continue

Added by Matt Holden on October 3, 2008 at 9:51pm — 1 Comment

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Dolphins

Hey mate, only 10k's to Bearbrass. I'll swim ahead & order two Ristrettos and a flat white. Apparently Flipper & friends have seen fit to grace the Yarra with their presence this morni… Continue

Added by ChrisS on September 24, 2008 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

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1902 was an exciting year for cycling

Can this theme last the distance, as there's possibly another 106 years of photographic fun to document. Should I keep going?

Would Madam or Sir prefer Radial spoking or a Crows foot? Maybe even a Snowflake?

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Added by ChrisS on September 23, 2008 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

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The corruption continues :)

My wife goes in for a proper fit tomorrow, we hit Le Knicks today and found some really nice (though not cheap) pair of 3/4 knicks and a nice Vermarc Jersey (no longer can she pick on my spending habits, well not as much ;) ). It also looks as though Leanne should be going into hospital within 90 days to get her knee sorted as there is some nasty floaties in there from previous work. This can only be a good thing and the doc said riding is a great recovery, so spin girl, spin hehe. Got the ATB… Continue

Added by vx255 on September 21, 2008 at 9:11pm — 5 Comments

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My Bike, MY BIKE! A Dingo has MY BIKE!

My tightarse single speed was stolen a while ago. It was actually my favourite bike. It was stolen from the front of my local boozery on busy Fitzroy Street in St Kilda. I was bloody angry at the time. Last Friday about 1215 or so, I was sitting in a truck, in heavy traffic in Chrurch Street Richmond near the Swan Street intersection when a ghost appeared.

Travelli… Continue

Added by Anne Jovi on September 16, 2008 at 3:00pm — 21 Comments

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Bring on Spring!

Spring is in the air - let's hope the weather holds up - Commuting in Spring, for me, is the best part apart riding. Continue

Added by Anne Jovi on September 3, 2008 at 4:30pm — 18 Comments

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1901 was an exciting year for cycling

Continuing on in a relatively easy to predict theme ...

We don't need to know the way home, all we want is life beyond the thunderdome.

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Added by ChrisS on August 28, 2008 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

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You cant judge a Brooks by it's cover!

Well, I'll be buttered on both sides! After a few years of listening to others extolling the virtues of Brooks saddles, I have only just worked it out. Now, out of the box, I didn't mind the feel of the Brooks. The ride was firm but fair. It's taken me about 500km of tweaking of the bik… Continue

Added by Anne Jovi on August 27, 2008 at 1:00pm — 7 Comments

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Time off for good behaviour

Taking a weeks holiday in early Sept, we've booked into a B&B in Oxley which is some lavender farm, looks snazzy in the pics, The MIL has graciously offered to take care of the kiddies so we can have an overnighter. W00T I admit to having a massive addiction to Brown Brothers wines, yup, as far as I'm concerned you can keep your "so dry, it might as well be a gas" red wine, I'll have something a tad sweeter on the palette thanks, not as sweet as a Botrytis though. Seeing as the winery is onl… Continue

Added by vx255 on August 26, 2008 at 12:00am — 4 Comments

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Aaaaaaarrggg - Cramps!

No I'm not actually discussing a Date with Elvis, more of the agony inducing oh-shit-something-is-ripping-my-calf-off pain. Now as most people would know, cramps can occur after exercise or during sleepy time when the muscles are trying to relax/repair. What about getting cramps afte… Continue

Added by ChrisS on August 24, 2008 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments