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Chris Virtue
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Opposition leader Barry OFarrell,
Roads Miniter Andrew stoner,
Transport Minister Glays Berejiklian,
Health minister Jillian Skinner
Date: 19 July 2010.
I have just read the Daily Telegraph article on 18th July 2010 where Andrew Stoner is quote…
Got a bit of a project in mind, rather ambitious. There's more to follow, so watch for the post on the main page, but I think I'm going to need a lot of help.
So please be kind, and patient.
A group for the letter writers amongst us. If you write a letter to a pollie or the paper, post it here. If you're looking for inspiration and ideas, look here.
A group for the letter writers amongst us. If you write a letter to a pollie or the paper, post it here. If you're looking for inspiration and ideas, look here.
I emailed this to Clover Moore on 26/5/10 at cmoore@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Hello Clover,
I did not hear the 2GB Alan Jones interview today, but I read on the Sydney Cyclist forum that he was incredibly rude and obnoxious towards you.
Firstly, I…
And I sent a nemail to cmoore@...
Good letter to "Ms Clover". Do you wanna post the fax number as well?
Sure, there are some implementation issues, but at least they've got to the implementation stage!
Fire off a letter of support any way. Trust me, it's needed.
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Recreational, Touring, Whatever
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Inner West
- Tell us about your bikes
- Boris - 26" rigid ATB
Eddy - 700 Giant hybrid that I adopted in London.
Grace - 650 Cannondale ex-tri bike. Black and sexy
Bonnie - 700 old Cannondale steely. She never leaves home.
- About Me:
- Arguably the sanest person I know
- Website:
- http://www.ratbagitinerant.com
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"Riding" like a motorist "drives"
How do you ride?
I was chastised by a roadie on Beach Road (Melbourne) this morning because I was running red lights: "You'll give the rest of us a bad name running the reds".
Two things sprang to mind, but I didn't say anything. One is that I'm managing the risk, I've slowed down to not much more than walking pace and I'm nowhere near cars nor peds. Two, (and this is what really irks me) is that it's OK for motorists to have their pet set of road laws that they routinely break, but cyclists a… Continue
I was chastised by a roadie on Beach Road (Melbourne) this morning because I was running red lights: "You'll give the rest of us a bad name running the reds".
Two things sprang to mind, but I didn't say anything. One is that I'm managing the risk, I've slowed down to not much more than walking pace and I'm nowhere near cars nor peds. Two, (and this is what really irks me) is that it's OK for motorists to have their pet set of road laws that they routinely break, but cyclists a… Continue
Posted on December 26, 2008 at 11:30am — 8 Comments
Politics and the Art Inner-Urban Cycling
Following is a conversation between myself and Verity Firth, state member for Balmain.
Hi Verity,
I don't apologise for the tone. I'm out in this stuff every day and nothing gets better. If anyone should be apologising, it should be the government. You've been in power for 12 years and the results of your efforts to wean Sydneysiders away from their cars even occasionally is pitiful.
It's becoming increasingly difficult to take the government seriously as you have removed the previous two bik… Continue
Hi Verity,
I don't apologise for the tone. I'm out in this stuff every day and nothing gets better. If anyone should be apologising, it should be the government. You've been in power for 12 years and the results of your efforts to wean Sydneysiders away from their cars even occasionally is pitiful.
It's becoming increasingly difficult to take the government seriously as you have removed the previous two bik… Continue
Posted on September 17, 2008 at 3:41pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (23 comments)
- At 2:06pm on January 13, 2010,
Jules said… - Happy Birthday!
- At 1:52pm on January 13, 2010,
Jules said…
- How was the ride?
- At 1:52pm on January 13, 2010,
Jules said…
- : )
- At 6:11pm on December 30, 2009,
troll said… - you are so gruff and uncool
- At 12:24pm on October 30, 2009,
Tom Tilley said…
- Chris can you please email me in the next hour or two? I want to interview you for triple j's Hack program.
tilley.tom@abc.net.au
- At 7:09pm on September 17, 2009,
Lisa said… - Hi Chris
I guess that means it will be a normal social ride in pirate costume.
where is Lord Nelson & what time do you reckon you'll be there?
i haven't been able to work out what a female pirate looks like - do you know?
im not sure there were pirate women, just wenches in pubs when they went on land.
- At 5:56pm on May 30, 2009,
Richard K said… - Done.. added as friend
- At 5:28am on May 30, 2009,
Richard (Poncho) said… - Hi Chris,
I just read about the 60 mins article. You seem to be well connected!
I'm currently in hospital after being hit by a car on the M4. I'm wondering if 60 mins would be interested in the lack of fair treatment by the law?
I'd post to the list directly but the iPhone won't play ball.
I was hit from behind by a second passing vehicle in lane 1 after signalling to pass a car in the breakdown lane.
I have 8 broken ribs, broken tibia & fibula (bone exposed), a cracked shoulder blade & my collarbone is smashed. I'm
I'm in nepean hospital with a new oxygen & morphine habit.
- At 11:31pm on February 13, 2009,
Richard K said…
- 12 Months old, only ever ridden once been in garage every since, can have helmet as well, brand new worn once only for about half an hour.
Current price new is $699 + helmet $50
http://www.abcbikes.com.au/liverpool/index.htm
When purchased I think it was$655 all up. if you want It I am prepared to sell for $550.00, thats $200 off new, for a may as well be new bike... let me know
- At 6:14pm on February 13, 2009,
Richard K said…
- Chris, I have a ladies Giant Cypress (comfort Hybrid) riden only once by my wife (didnt like riding and gave up) that I am considering selling what would you consider as cheap?
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