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Time for the NRCA to return?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew May 13, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Free stuff for pick up
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter H Mar 2, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Wanted - Ladies Bicycle
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doddsy Feb 14, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Letter Writers
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.
Milo joined Chris Virtue's groupLetter Writers
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.
Chris Virtue is attending Bob Moore's event
Rolling with Clover at Sydney Town Hall
April 1, 2012 from 12pm to 2pm
Rally to support Clover and better provision for cyclists in Sydney. No matter what your cycling creed or tribe get out on your bike on Sunday for a rally and a ride through the City. Join Critical Mass in a peaceful and colorful event, which has police sanction. Meet at 12 noon at Town Hall. Ride will be through the city, taking in Parliament House, Circular Quay, The Rocks and a visit to Barangaroo and Darling Harbour, ending back at Town Hall. Dress: business suit or something fancy. Respond…See More
Dasher commented on Chris Virtue's group Letter Writers"Great letter Bob! Tell you friend to send it to a few newspapers as well. It's the kind of thing that would get published. "
Bob Moore commented on Chris Virtue's group Letter Writers"Letter from a friend, thought it was a good one:
The Hon Barry O'Farrell, MP
Premier of NSW
Parliament House
Sydney.
Dear Premier,
YOUR ATTITUDE TO CYCLISTS AND CYCLEWAYS
You have recently expressed some reservations about Sydney's…"
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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"
Posted on December 26, 2008 at 11:30am 7 Comments 0 Likes
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… 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… Continue
Politics and the Art Inner-Urban Cycling
Posted on September 17, 2008 at 3:41pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
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… 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… Continue
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 8:47pm on October 28, 2007,
Jake said… - Sorry I think I mixed you up with someone else.
- At 7:06pm on October 29, 2007, Chris Virtue said…
- That's OK. We can still be friends. Who are you?
- At 11:57am on September 21, 2008,
Kerry said… - Come to think of it... is this how you spell "fluoro"? xD
- At 11:59am on September 21, 2008, Chris Virtue said…
- Piss off smart pants!
- At 4:44pm on December 9, 2008,
MadameBike said… - Would have liked to do the Summer Solstice ride if it was on the Saturday night, but have to work Monday, so bugger.
- At 8:08am on December 10, 2008, MadameBike said…
- Yes, I know, c'est la vie. Maybe next year. Cheers.
- At 9:37am on December 13, 2008,
Neil Alexander said… - Ken, you seem to have some insight into the NRCA and its former pres, A. Odds. Perhaps you have some knowledge of his true identity??? Just curious. -- Neil
- At 10:09am on December 13, 2008, Neil Alexander said…
- Thanks. Yeah, moving on... I have a sneaking suspicion that Wanda may be Alan in a different guise!
- At 2:54pm on December 13, 2008, Neil Alexander said…
- No hard evidence. Just a hunch. You sure you don't know more than you are letting on?
- At 3:43pm on December 13, 2008, Neil Alexander said…
- Hmmmmm, O....K....
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