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  • South Penrith, NSW
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Chris Hansen replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion On Your Bike blog - Fairfax Media
"Mr O, a good article about a deplorable incident. It is a pity that Safe Cycling Australia have decided to lambast you over it via their social media page, rather than use it in a positive way."
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Jason Brown replied to Chris Hansen's discussion MTB ride this weekend in the group Off road and not racing MTB
"I was considering the Oaks myself actually. Well, Oaks up, Ingar, Ando's then Oaks down. 7:30am might be a bit of an early start for me this weekend though. I'll see how tomorrow night is shaping up though. If I can get there, I'm the…"
May 16
Chris Hansen replied to Chris Hansen's discussion MTB ride this weekend in the group Off road and not racing MTB
"Jason, myself & Simon Hui are doing the Oaks up & back this Sunday 7:30am at Glenbrook rangers hut if you are interested."
May 16
Chris Hansen replied to Simon Hui's discussion Penrith to Bowral Return Ride - 1/6/13
"I would probably head off from ranger hut @ Glenbrook around 7:30"
May 16
Chris Hansen replied to Simon Hui's discussion Penrith to Bowral Return Ride - 1/6/13
"Thanks Simon, I have continental wire-bead tyres already(from Cell) and also Mr Tuffy liners. I live just near the top of Smith Street and commute down the M4 a couple of times a week to Auburn, so I have seen my share of road…"
May 16
Chris Hansen replied to Simon Hui's discussion Penrith to Bowral Return Ride - 1/6/13
"Simon, I am keen to join you for part of this ride - 220km is well beyond my current limits. do I assume that this is starting from the Pioneer? I will be keen to ride from their to Camden Valley Way (end of M7 SUP) and return, then…"
May 16
Chris Hansen replied to Pooliothrvwganster1's discussion What kind of rider are you
"Like many of the others here, I don't class myself as only 1 type of rider. 1 - I commute a couple of times a week, which leads into 12, but also 15 Mountain Bike marathon rider 4 - because I don't take it too seriously (some of…"
May 13
Chris Hansen replied to Chris Hansen's discussion MTB ride this weekend in the group Off road and not racing MTB
"a great read (if not a great result), well done. this weekend I am stuck with a double-dose of Mothers Day, still scheming how to fit a decent ride in somewhere amongst all of the visiting.."
May 10
Jason Brown replied to Chris Hansen's discussion MTB ride this weekend in the group Off road and not racing MTB
"Not sure why that didn't come up as a reply to the earlier thread, though...."
May 10
Jason Brown replied to Chris Hansen's discussion MTB ride this weekend in the group Off road and not racing MTB
"Hah. Crashed fairly early in between feed zones 1 & 2. Maybe 35km in? http://www.thecrankset.com/index.php/2013/05/07/race-report-the-2013-convict-100/ Soldiered on leaving a trail of blood, finished in 5h16m rather than my original stated goal…"
May 10
Chris Hansen replied to Chris Hansen's discussion MTB ride this weekend in the group Off road and not racing MTB
"how did you go with Convict? did you manage the kayaks in one piece?"
May 10
Chris Hansen replied to DamianM's discussion Convict 100
"It is certainly on my list of events "to do", however after capital Punishment I have opted to do Husky100 in June.  "
May 6
Chris Hansen replied to John Knight's discussion Opinions wanted - Best roof rack for road bike?
"My two-cents worth... I currently have wheel/fork roof mount which gets used for my wife's mountain bike (my bike has through-axle, so need wheel/wheel). I try not to put my road bike on this rack, as i do not like the idea of clamping (even on…"
May 6
Chris Hansen commented on robflyte's photo
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Tyre Savers

"Hey Rob, a warning for all your Wing it West riders. This morning I counted 4 separate areas of tyre debris on M4 between Northern Rd & M7."
May 2
Chris Hansen replied to RobK's discussion 2013 Ride 2 Riverstone
"nice work Neil, do you mind if I use these? Where is "Sydney according to The West"?"
May 1
Chris Hansen joined Adrian's group
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Audax Riders

Audax rides are non-competitive long distance tours by bicycle, called "randonnees". The challenge of Audax is not in racing, but in riding at your own pace. Rides are open to all reasonably fit riders - non-Audax members are most welcome to join.
May 1

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What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Mountain Biking, Recreational, Touring, Whatever
Where in Sydney do you live ?
South Penrith

Chris Hansen's Blog

Have you ever considered carrying an Epirb?

Posted on February 8, 2012 at 7:30pm 7 Comments

I would like to know if there are any other Mountain Bike riders who carry or have considered carrying a Personal Locator Beacon? I regularly ride tracks where my smart-phone has no signal and have considered getting a PLB in case the worst happens.

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