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The Madsen Precious Cargo Bike

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ID on the Road

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BikeSydney Summer Solstice Ride 2009 at Martin Place near George St

December 21, 2009 at 11:45pm to December 22, 2009 at 7am
Pedalling pagans, the 2009 Summer Solstice ride is on. Meet at Martin Place near George St at 23:45 on Monday, December 21for a midnight departure. We’ll be heading south along beaches and over bridges with a couple of picnic stops along the way before releasing our inner pagans on top of a cliff at Clovelly and watching the sunrise. Total ride distance will be between 50 and 60 km at a very gentle pace.You must have a helmet and lights. A water bottle (with water in it) is highly recommended.…See More
Dec 15, 2009
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Megatron commented on Adrian's group Trackies
"Cool, thanks for that Adrian!"
Dec 7, 2009
Megatron commented on Adrian's group Trackies
"Thanks Adrian! One more quick question, in regard to pedals. What's best for track racing? I currently use spd's on my road and MTB but I hear that these aren't the best for the track, any recommendations?"
Dec 7, 2009
Megatron commented on Adrian's group Trackies
"Hey Guys, After months of putting it off I am finally ready to give track racing a go. So I was wondering if you had any tips on how to get started. Is it really as easy as joining a club, getting a Ride-It license and then turning up to the…"
Dec 6, 2009
Megatron joined Adrian's group
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Trackies

For those who love velodromes, gear ratios and no brakes.
Dec 6, 2009
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Megatron replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion Emergency contact details
"I wear one of these: http://www.roadid.com/common/id.aspx?hash=wrist on my wrist every time I jump on the bike. It keeps my mum and partner happy."
Oct 20, 2009
Megatron replied to Cate's discussion Dust Anybody ?
"I agree, whilst I feel grumpy that I didn't get to ride this morning, seeing the Air Quality levels here: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/AQMS/aqialerts.htm makes me glad i didn't."
Sep 23, 2009
Megatron replied to naomi's discussion Warning - wall of water approaching!
"and you can actually smell the dust :( no riding today"
Sep 23, 2009
Megatron commented on Annabel's group Sydney Girls Bike Club
"All this talk inspired a lunch time ride from the Rocks to Centennial for a few laps with my boss, despite the increasing cloud it was an awesome ride and felt so good to get out of the office for a while. Am keen to do this regularly so might post…"
Sep 8, 2009
Megatron commented on Michael S. (Boxhead)'s photo
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"Balls head reserve (or whatever its called in North Sydney)?"
Sep 2, 2009
Megatron commented on yogi's group Off road and not racing MTB
"It was great, would have been awesome to get some more people out there though as it was the perfect day for it."
Aug 11, 2009
Megatron commented on yogi's group Off road and not racing MTB
"Hey Guys, Just a reminder for anyone who is interested that there will be a group heading out to indulge in some MTB tomorow from Grose Head lookout and Blue Gum Swamp Creek: Winmalee (Blue Mountains). See event here:…"
Aug 7, 2009
Megatron commented on Annabel's group Sydney Girls Bike Club
"Hey Guys, Just a reminder for anyone who is interested that there will be a group heading out to indulge in some MTB tomorow from Grose Head lookout and Blue Gum Swamp Creek: Winmalee (Blue Mountains). See event here:…"
Aug 7, 2009
Megatron left a comment for Elaena
"I am indeed still coming, very much looking forward to it as well! I will jump on at Central to meet anyone who may also be coming along. See you tomorrow, can't wait!"
Aug 7, 2009
Elaena left a comment for Megatron
"I am indeed - and looking forward to it. It sounds like it will be quite cold and windy. I'll be catching the train from Strathfield - there's trackwork on the inner west line over the weekend. Are you still OK to go?"
Aug 7, 2009
Megatron replied to Judy's discussion What is it with fat...
"For the first time ever I had encouragement yelled out at me as I huffed and puffed up a hill on my ride home last night. It put a smile on my face and the power in my legs to push that little bit harder. Sadly only 5 minutes later I had a driver…"
Aug 7, 2009

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Whatever
Where in Sydney do you live ?
Marrickville
Tell us about your bikes
Giant OCR Road Bike and Scott Aspect 55 Mountain Bike

Comment Wall (5 comments)

At 3:41pm on July 17, 2009, Elaena said…
No worries. Let's get this ride organised.

I've just spoken with City Rail and there's trackwork on the Blue Mountains line on Au 1 & 2. So that's not going to work.

What about Sat July 25?
At 4:36pm on July 17, 2009, Elaena said…
Sounds good.

There's a train leaving Central at 9:18am arriving Strathfield at 9:31am and Springwood at 10:40am.

People will need to bring warm clothing. The weather can change suddenly in the mountains. I've been snowed on on this trail.

I suggest we have lunch at the lookout. It's really amazing. So bring your lunch or shop at Springwood for lunch.

Participants should also be reasonably competent bike riders. It's not a ride for completely new riders. But it's a good ride for people who are new to riding in the bush.

I also suggest we ride it at a gentle pace and wait for people at the top of hills. That way people can walk the hills if they prefer. The blue gum swamp area is a circular ride so people can do laps if they feel like it. That's one way of catering for people at different levels of fitness.

I can bring a topo map of the area.

We fondly know this ride as the Spooky School Ride...you'll see why.
At 9:50pm on July 17, 2009, yogi said…
you have done absolutely no wrong by the way. And yes what a can of worms... finally SensualCyclist (a rider) finally got my point .

You are absolutely spot on about the MTB attitude in general
At 10:32pm on July 17, 2009, Michael S. (Boxhead) said…
I just did a google search for "blue gum swamp winmalee" and found this. It has some good info. I didn't want to tread on your patch and post it on your ride event. The info you have already added there is great.
I lived at Winmalee 15 years, or so, ago and have ridden that trail. The view from the end is fantastic. A great place for lunch.
I'm not sure whether I'll be coming on the ride but I'm thinking about it. It will come to down to what else is on that weekend.
At 12:05pm on August 7, 2009, Elaena said…
I am indeed - and looking forward to it. It sounds like it will be quite cold and windy.

I'll be catching the train from Strathfield - there's trackwork on the inner west line over the weekend.

Are you still OK to go?

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