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Sydney Girls Bike Club
96 members
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Slow Bicycle Movement -…
37 members
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BIKE 101
24 members
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Sydney Tweed Run
39 members
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Phat inc.
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"I reckon a lot of cyclists think they were "nearly hit" by drivers when the driver was probably totally in control of their speed and direction and wasn't likely to knock the cyclist at all. Because of the speed differential with the car, cyclists,…
This morning I let a Metro bus driver in on Chalmers Street. Later, on Park Street, he stopped alongside me to ask how my new bike was going. It's definitely worth putting in effort to be considerate to bus drivers - especially if they have such goo…
Some years ago I wrote to the police minister to complain that, though I can report someone for littering from their car, police would not accept reports of drivers who are using their phone and so endangering my life ("a police officer has to witne…
Someone I know is looking to borrow/hire a rickshaw for an event. Does anyone out there have one, or know of one?
Hi, I am from Poland and I live in Sydney with my boyfriend for 2 weeks. We will start our study in February and we want 2bikes for us (for free or for not too much). If ypu have bike for frr please write e-mail. I will be very happy!
I was advised that it is legal to film in a public place such as the road. Generally, if it reached the point of me speaking with someone, I'd often say, "please explain, for the camera, what you thought you were doing back there...". They usually s…
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Inner West
- Tell us about your bikes
- Cannondale Vintage 8
- About Me:
- Bike Bus Driver, BikeSydney and MASSBUG member. Spend most of every day working on making things better for bikes.
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- http://www.bikebus.org.au
BikeSaint's Blog
The search for the "beautiful bicycle"
I’ve worn out my old bike and it’s time for a new one, but what to buy?
In May in Paris I bought a department store bike for €139 to get around (basket, rack and dynamo front light included!). I sold it for £50 three weeks later, so it was cheaper than a rental, and I didn’t stand out as a tourist. What a wonderful experience to ride a Euro bike – so comfortable and easy. This is a picture of my bike visiting the Luxumberg Palace Gardens in Paris.
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In May in Paris I bought a department store bike for €139 to get around (basket, rack and dynamo front light included!). I sold it for £50 three weeks later, so it was cheaper than a rental, and I didn’t stand out as a tourist. What a wonderful experience to ride a Euro bike – so comfortable and easy. This is a picture of my bike visiting the Luxumberg Palace Gardens in Paris.
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Posted on September 19, 2009 at 11:07pm — 27 Comments
Gotta love folding bikes!
Had to pop in to kmart for one quick item. Wheeled my bike in to the shopping centre - why not, everyone else is wheeling shopping trolleys. Tried to wheel it past the kmart door guy.
"you can't bring that in here".
"ok, I'll lock it to the railing next to you here, then".
"no, bikes shouldn't be in the centre at all".
"how about I fold it up and put it in a trolley?"
"ok" (in an "as if" tone)
Twist, click, clack, flick, push, click. Lift into nearby trolley.
"wow, that's amazing, isn't it?" (to… Continue
"you can't bring that in here".
"ok, I'll lock it to the railing next to you here, then".
"no, bikes shouldn't be in the centre at all".
"how about I fold it up and put it in a trolley?"
"ok" (in an "as if" tone)
Twist, click, clack, flick, push, click. Lift into nearby trolley.
"wow, that's amazing, isn't it?" (to… Continue
Posted on June 28, 2009 at 4:27am — 11 Comments
Burn Carbs not Hydrocarbs! - on Thursday at 6:15pm
Anyone in your office/network/street considering making the shift to bike, whether for commuting, touring or getting around and in need of a boost to help?
Please let them know.
Thanks
Fiona
"Burn Carbs Not Hydrocarbs" - Bicycle Commuting for a Greener, Saner Sydney
Thursday 6.15-7.30pm, Clarence St Cyclery, 104 Clarence St Sydney NSW 2000
Guest speakers from Bicycle NSW, The Bike Bus, BIKEast and Bike Friday talk bike-to-work "how-to", transportation alternatives and gung-ho Grey Nom… Continue
Please let them know.
Thanks
Fiona
"Burn Carbs Not Hydrocarbs" - Bicycle Commuting for a Greener, Saner Sydney
Thursday 6.15-7.30pm, Clarence St Cyclery, 104 Clarence St Sydney NSW 2000
Guest speakers from Bicycle NSW, The Bike Bus, BIKEast and Bike Friday talk bike-to-work "how-to", transportation alternatives and gung-ho Grey Nom… Continue
Posted on May 26, 2008 at 7:00am — 4 Comments
Parliament: cycling question from Fred Nile
Thanks to Sam and others who wrote letters to the Minister for Roads. It seems Roozendaal has finally learned his lines properly this time , after his foolish comment in the media last Friday that groups of cyclists shouldn't be on the road in peak hour. This is from Hansard on 13 May, during questions without notice.
Fiona
CYCLING FATALITIES
Page: 26
Reverend the Hon. FRED NILE: I ask the Minister for Roads a question without notice. Is the Minister aware that, in any given year, roughly two… Continue
Fiona
CYCLING FATALITIES
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Reverend the Hon. FRED NILE: I ask the Minister for Roads a question without notice. Is the Minister aware that, in any given year, roughly two… Continue
Posted on May 16, 2008 at 7:32am — 2 Comments
Wanted: old ski poles (yes, it's about bikes!)
Rummage your attics and garages, and those of your friends. We need old ski poles to make bicycle polo mallets. The aim is to be able to run bicycle polo championships by the end of the year. Search far and wide...
Thanks
Fiona
Thanks
Fiona
Posted on April 26, 2008 at 3:08pm — 16 Comments
Comment Wall (25 comments)
- At 7:28am on October 21, 2009,
Unity Finesmith said… - Hey no problem. It's really good to make contacts 'across the ditch' and I'm always very interested to see what you guys are doing over there as you seem to be much further ahead with bicycle infrastructure etc. than we are. You also have the same helmet law that has decimated cycling numbers so it's good to see what 'big brother' is doing!
- At 9:04am on October 20, 2009,
Unity Finesmith said…
- Hi Fiona
It's not Barb, my real name is Jenny but I blog as Unity Finesmith so tend to answer to either Unity or Jenny. Barb is a friend of mine and is part of Cycle Action Auckland and also sometimes helps out a bit with Frocks on Bikes. Can I ask why you thought that I was Barb?
- At 9:34am on August 31, 2009,
Matt_D said… - allo Sister Saint,
Yes I'm back in town & looking to slot back in for some rides with BikeSydney. First cab off the rank will be a full moon ride to Bronte this friday evening (4th). I understand some (well-heeled) hippies will be having a fire-twirlin' party in the park. May also do some pagan-scouting in Centennial.
See you at drinks tomorrow eve.
Matt
- At 2:38pm on August 30, 2009,
Michael O' said… - Hi Saintly Fiona,
Sorry to have taken time to pen you a note, I hit the ground running and it was only when I delved into my spare room with a half-unpacked backpack spilling its guts on the ground that I realised, "I haven't contacted Fiona about her bike bag".
Bike bag was a LIFESAVER, really. I ditched the cardboard box with a friend in Zurich and then houssed my way through Switzerland and France. SO much easier to walk a distance with bag on shoulder, and not one train or metro official gave me a hard time about it.
Also, fork spacer I'm sure saved my bike from (further) damage when Singapore airlines decided to ignore the "Fragile" stickers on the bike box on the trip home, and laid the box on its side before loading heavy items on top of it. Rear wheel was horribly kinked and will never be the same again. Grrr....
Anyhoo let me know when it's convenient for me to return the housse ...
Michael O'
- At 8:05am on July 22, 2009,
Rodney Keg said…
- Hi, my old page does not want to open. When i logged on I can up as a new member. I have no idea what's gong on. How are you. How was your holiday? Still in London and have just purchased my first Brompton - oh what fun in go fast red! I got it via the cyclescheme via my employer so its a good deal. Keep in touch. Also, I sent another bundle of stuff to your work address hope you got it. If there is any material that might be of use to Eleana, please pass it on to her. I hope to host her while she is in Europe. Take care!!
- At 9:06pm on May 29, 2009,
Dabba said… - G'day Fiona. Just in case you didn't see it, I thought I'd better draw your attention to this as I think that it is your work. Hope that you don't mind. Hopefully we will get more informative posts like John H's as time goes on.
- At 12:38pm on May 6, 2009,
Conrad said… - Heya, any word on the Bikebus email situation? Alternatively, is there some other way to contact the Marrickville-to-North Sydney group, are they connected to MassBUG or something?
- At 10:42am on April 14, 2009,
Conrad said…
- Not a problem! Looking forward to hearing back from you =)
- At 1:28pm on March 24, 2009,
Conrad said…
- Hey Ms. Saint =) As per your recommendation, I finally emailed Bikebus last week about hooking up with other Marrickville-to-North Sydney riders, but haven't received a reply yet. Is there anyone specific I should get in touch with?
- At 5:12pm on February 21, 2009,
Susan said… - Hi,
If your friend ever comes across vintage fabrics I'd be interested as I collect them to use for my own projects.
Thanks!
Susan
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