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1903 was an exciting year for cycling
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Added by ChrisS on January 21, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments
Joe Ciavola 4 May 1941 - 26 Nov 2008
From todays Age, a obituary for Joe Ciavola
Licorice Gallery: interview with Joe Ciavola
The Age:… Continue
Added by ChrisS on January 9, 2009 at 11:05am — No Comments
Lost and Found - online search for mystery photographer
Facebook Event: Someone's missing photo album - help me find the owner!
ABC Online: Lost and Found - online search for mystery photographer
It's the new age of "lost and found". A Northcote man who discovered a lost photo album is trying to find the owner using the… Continue
Added by ChrisS on January 4, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments
A Cyclist's Christmas by Kent Peterson
Remember reading this Christmas fable on Drunk Cyclist ages ago and couldn't find a link. All I could recall was the phrase that went something like "you'll blow your knees out".
So I googled it and bingo! The original story appeared, first item on google. Ya!
Here 'tis: A Cyclist's Christmas by Kent… Continue
With bags & swags ... and Malvern Stars
Listen to a fantastic example of bicycle-themed radio on ABC Radio National: 1940s young women cycle Australia
Added by ChrisS on December 3, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments
Debra Mayrhofer's opinion piece in The Age
The Age: Political statements do not protect those still riding the roads
If you drove by a sombre memorial to a fallen cyclist every day, would you become more aware of bike riders, or… Continue
Added by ChrisS on November 21, 2008 at 9:30am — 2 Comments
US: Buy a home on a bike
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… Continue
Mark French sues Chippy-FM
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… Continue
Cyclists are Very Smart
See below!
3CR Quiz Night Success 5 November 2008
New program YarraBUG (pictured left with MC Shiralee Hood) had the audacity to win and showed no… Continue
Found! Mockridge's 1952 Paris Open Grand Prix Cup!
Herald Sun: Slide show stuns Queen
November 06, 2008 12:00am
LEGENDARY cyclist Russell Mockridge's daughter Lindy has solved a 56-year-old… Continue
Added by ChrisS on November 6, 2008 at 9:00am — 4 Comments
I’ve Got A (half-baked) Theory
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 mind for a little while.
The Theory: The Real Reason Why Some Bicycle Riders Run Red Lights.
The reason why some cyclists run red lights… Continue
Added by ChrisS on October 27, 2008 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments
Around the Bay in a Day - in 3 minutes flat!
Added by ChrisS on October 27, 2008 at 9:51pm — 6 Comments
Yawn
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?
Added by ChrisS on October 7, 2008 at 1:26am — 4 Comments
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 morning.
I recall seeing dolphins in the Derwent as a kid and wondered why the hell they would visit, considering all the Dad Facts we were told about what was pumped out… Continue
Added by ChrisS on September 24, 2008 at 2:00pm — 5 Comments
1902 was an exciting year for cycling
Would Madam or Sir prefer Radial spoking or a Crows foot? Maybe even a Snowflake?
Edward and Florence consider playing a quick game of 'catch the open ended spanner'
Folders for the Dutch… Continue
Added by ChrisS on September 23, 2008 at 10:00pm — 2 Comments
1901 was an exciting year for cycling
Added by ChrisS on August 28, 2008 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments
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 after a reasonably short bike ride when you're attempting to get back into form after a bad dose of 'flu? From perusing some cramp-themed reading material, it seems to be… Continue
Added by ChrisS on August 24, 2008 at 11:30am — 4 Comments
1900 was an exciting year for cycling
Early Grand Ridge Brewery Tour. So early that the brewery hadn't been built yet.
Not entirely sure about this.
When a new career opening has come, it has come, a policeman on the job's a happy one
Real old school roller derby.…
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Added by ChrisS on August 14, 2008 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments
Knee Trembler
**You should see what it looks like now**
Phhoaaaarrrr!
Added by ChrisS on August 4, 2008 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments
As of tomorrow, the days start getting longer
Today was the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere, and aren't we all looking towards longer days and less brisk mornings. Ok it depends if you like such things for starters, such as thermals, gortex, overbooties and snot rockets.
Before you know we'll be whinging about the return of 40C days and what hydrapak works best in… Continue
Added by ChrisS on June 21, 2008 at 7:35pm — No Comments
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