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Velo Liberte/Paris Bike Hire

Started this discussion. Last reply by Merv McCusker Mar 23. 4 Replies

This very interesting documentary was again shown on chn 2 last wed.You can download it from the Public broadcasting service (USA) website- google PBSContinue

Cycling Nirvana

Started this discussion. Last reply by Si Aug 29, 2011. 10 Replies

 A place where cars give you a wide berth,no rubbish on roads(including glass) and generally wide kerbside lanes,where could that be?. Add very courteous motorists who give way to cyclists and are…Continue

N.R.M.A Protest letter

Started this discussion. Last reply by Si Jun 28, 2011. 44 Replies

 Letter sent to "My NRMA" please send yours as well. The Bangaroo development and general population density increase in coming decadewill cause Sydney CBD traffic levels to approach those of…Continue

11-36 cassette for 8 speed

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason B May 9, 2011. 2 Replies

 Need a replacement for my Mongoose touring bike that also runs a triple,Shimano no longer makes them?If there are no viable replacements, ie not prepared to pay $300-400 for some titanium ones,what…Continue

 

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Merv McCusker replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Velo Liberte/Paris Bike Hire
"Yes that started down loading for me but due to my almost dial up speed couldn't confirm and after 1 hour terminated download.The shorts relating to this show (3) are on E2 and can be downloaded."
Mar 23
Neil Alexander replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Velo Liberte/Paris Bike Hire
"Maybe this route will bring more success. There may be a few hoops still to jump through. I haven't tried yet."
Mar 23
Martin Geliot replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Velo Liberte/Paris Bike Hire
"you are so right hating the fake sorries"
Mar 22
Neil Alexander replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Velo Liberte/Paris Bike Hire
"Linky-dink?"
Mar 22
Merv McCusker posted a discussion

Velo Liberte/Paris Bike Hire

This very interesting documentary was again shown on chn 2 last wed.You can download it from the Public broadcasting service (USA) website- google PBSSee More
Mar 22
Merv McCusker replied to Andrew's discussion BoF and his Attack on bikes and Clover
"Like it or nor the Terror and Money for comment Jones have mounted a strong campaign against bike paths.Even our Dawn from NRMA has been waving a red flag against a bike lane. Bof and D Gay see more votes in destroying the city bike lanes than…"
Mar 7
Dabba commented on Merv McCusker's blog post Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes
"Thanks Andrew.  All being well I should be at Yass on 6/3 and Jugiong the next day."
Feb 13
Andrew commented on Merv McCusker's blog post Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes
"Dabba, let me know when you head thru Yass - give you an update on food points to Jugiong"
Feb 13
Dabba commented on Merv McCusker's blog post Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes
"Here's a few more - Lithgow to Melbourne/Orbost Melbourne/Bairnsdale to Newcastle (in reverse) and I'm doing a variation on this one shortly starting from Goulburn and incorporating the new 130km+ rail trail from Mansfield to…"
Feb 11
stephen daniels commented on Merv McCusker's blog post Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes
"the 1993 route looks good merv."
Feb 10
stephen daniels liked Merv McCusker's blog post Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes
Feb 10
Merv McCusker posted a blog post

Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes

Somewhat aghast that charity riders and others are still using the dangerous Princess highway to Melb Please consider the following two routes on generally quite back roads. Some days there was virtually no traffic. The first route covers the 1993 Bicycle Victoria ride, a camping trip, and the second route comes from Terry Threlfall’s, (Terrys Cycling adventures), accommodated trip of 2003. Miss your trips and fruit cake Terry. A line per day is shown with some intermediate points and the daily…See More
Feb 9
Merv McCusker replied to Brendan Jones's discussion Epping Station to Parramatta CBD - Best Route?
"Jonesy Here is my regular route if you don’t mind riding on footpaths, from Epping to Parramatta.   Parallel Carlingford road by going –Bridge St,   Kent St,  Boronia,  Ryde, Willoughby. Pennant Pde Keller St…"
Jan 19
Si replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Cycling Nirvana
"But only 6 years away from roller skates   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Joseph_Merlin"
Aug 29, 2011
♫ Kylie replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Cycling Nirvana
"Ok if we must... <iframe width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wS1quxS0JW8"; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>"
Aug 29, 2011
sit ubu sit replied to Merv McCusker's discussion Cycling Nirvana
"No, quite happy to let youse all enjoy some rugby joy (I mean it's not like it happens that often so far be it for me to ruin it for you), and also quite happy to talk to anyone who formed a queue to discuss the last game these two sides…"
Aug 29, 2011

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Whatever
Where in Sydney do you live ?
Parramatta
Tell us about your bikes
1 mountain bike-Merida
1 touring Bike -Mongoose
1 upright road bike-Scott Fisher
About Me:
Retiree

Experienced long distance tourer both here and overseas

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Sydney-Melbourne 2 Safe routes

Posted on February 9, 2012 at 5:14pm 4 Comments

Somewhat aghast that charity riders and others are still using the dangerous Princess highway to Melb Please consider the following two routes on generally quite back roads. Some days there was virtually no traffic. The first route covers the 1993 Bicycle Victoria ride, a camping trip, and the second route comes from Terry Threlfall’s, (Terrys Cycling adventures), accommodated trip of 2003. Miss your trips and fruit cake Terry. A line per day is shown with some intermediate points…

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At 7:02pm on January 5, 2011, stephen daniels said…
welcome aboard merv

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