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Hit by a car for the second time in a month. This time I was lucky.
Started May 7 0 Replies 0 Likes
I got hit in the roundabout at Howard St in Randwick as you come out of The Spot on my way to La Perouse this morning at about 0945. The driver was (and I kid you not) a 60+year old librarian on her…Continue
Some recent incidents . . . "clipped" by a car
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew K May 1. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I'd like to thank the driver in Rose Bay last Friday who stopped after "clipping" me near the exit to Lyne Park. As I said to him at the time; having my hand jammed against the handlebars of my road…Continue
Tacks being dropped on cycle path in Centennial Park
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kylie Mar 8. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Got a report from my cycle club (Sydney Cycling Club) that someone has dropped tacks in various places along the centennial Park cycle track. Anyone else heard this? Apparently lots of flats this…Continue
New York Times picks up on Redfern
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Alexander Jan 8. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Got this from a friend in New York that follows my blog. Hit the link for the full slide show. …Continue
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Michael Fagan replied to herzog's discussion Clover's man scrapping Oxford St Bus/Bikelane"It's not good, but I can see what they're trying. Oxford Street has become a ghost strip and without parking they can't compete with Westfield. I may not like it, but I can understand the local member's motives. "
Michael Fagan replied to PeterT's discussion Vittoria Pit Stop"I've only used it on tubulars. I also carry a C02 cartridge because if it doesn't set properly I've found you can get a fair way by topping up the pressure every 10k's or so until support or home comes into view.
BTW - I…"
Michael Fagan posted a discussionHit by a car for the second time in a month. This time I was lucky.
I got hit in the roundabout at Howard St in Randwick as you come out of The Spot on my way to La Perouse this morning at about 0945. The driver was (and I kid you not) a 60+year old librarian on her way to work. Luckily for me I'm OK as I basically fell onto her bonnet when she hit the brakes. She was good enough to stop and offer help etc. and was genuinely shaken up . . . especially after my 30 second spray (apologies to those in the nearby cafe). She even voluntarily gave me her phone…See More
Michael Fagan commented on Dan's blog post More cops, more tickets..."I wonder how many tickets the same police have given to drivers on mobile phones? Just wondering . . . ?"
Michael Fagan replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion Giro 2013"TTT - Interesting that Sky kept planned to keep Wiggo out of the pink on Day2?
ISCHIA, Italy (VN) — . . .
Sky had planned for Dario Cataldo to take the lead if it won the team time trial. He was told to cross the line first,…"
Michael Fagan replied to John Knight's discussion Opinions wanted - Best roof rack for road bike?"Really? Are you sure. Mine works fine. It angles down and I get in my 4WD. The complete rack tilts to allow for access."
Michael Fagan replied to Andrew's discussion A blog: Why are those who assault cyclists not usually prosecuted?"Hey, just out of interest; I thought bull-bars were illegal in NSW for non-primary industry drivers? Anyone know the latest law on this?"
Michael Fagan replied to Woody's discussion Charge your techno toys while riding"I'm always surprised about people running out of charge. My longest ride is only 5 hours, but hardly moved the dial on my Garmin and my iPhone had juice left. I guess being old and out of touch helps too . . .: )"
Michael Fagan replied to John Knight's discussion Opinions wanted - Best roof rack for road bike?"Best bike transport are the thule rear mounted, especially for carbon frames. I've had two mates do the tow bars into the garage thing. Good luck with your choice. "
Michael Fagan replied to Andrew K's discussion Cycling issues in NSW Parliament"Accidentally flicked on to 2UE yesterday to hear a man describing himself as a government bus driver rage on for 10mins about bikes in bus lanes and how they all needed to do the driving test and of course reregistered etc, blah, blah, blah . . . .…"
Michael Fagan replied to Michael O'Reilly's discussion Giro 2013"Nibali to upset the Wiggo show? Or a repeat from Cpt Canada?
Going to be fantastico!"
Michael Fagan replied to Andrew K's discussion Bikes a focus in luxury car magazines / promotional material"Mr O is right. Cycling is the new golf. I rationalise my bikes this way . . .
As a mid-life male:
1. I'm too young and too horrible at it to enjoy golf and golf clubs
2. My mid life crisis sports car fantasy is just that, a fantasy given…"
Michael Fagan replied to PeterT's discussion Why Cyclists don't pay road tax - by the Authorities."I hate this whole debate.
I've said before that while I lived in Switzerland there was a scheme that ended last year. You paid CHF 6 per bike. You got a sticker with a bar code and special number. You also got some personal accident insurance.…"
Michael Fagan replied to Aaron K's discussion Plan to end Weekend Gridlock"Jeez, I used to love being with my mates . . . The stories I could tell of Saturdays exploring Sydney."
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Road Cycling
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Eastern Suburbs
- Tell us about your bikes
- 3 bikes for me Pinarello Dogma with Campy SR11, BMC SL02 with Shimano 105 and a Cannondale Supersix Evo with SR11
- About Me:
- I have returned to Australia after 15 years hopping around the world. I currently live and ride in Sydney.
- Website:
- http://ibankcyclist.blogspot.com/
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Last month in Europe ... the long good bye
Posted on May 28, 2012 at 7:42am 2 Comments 1 Like
I've lived away from Sydney for too long. As part of a long good by I'm ordering a new bike.
I'll be writing a blog on the fitting and buying processes starting tomorrow.
Schadenfreude .... ain't it sweet. And a bike race in Geneva...
Posted on May 12, 2012 at 3:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today's blog.....
Schadenfreude .... ain't it sweet. And a bike race in Geneva...
A little cycling and a lot of investing
Posted on May 11, 2012 at 7:36am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:26am on May 9, 2012,
Patrick Rossier said…
- Hi Michael
I hope I'm doing this right but I only just started to use Sydney cyclist ( even if joined a while ago)
And have not yet use strava ( joinned yesterday )
Are you really based in Geneva? I lived in Lausanne for 25 years, well, I was
Born there.
All the best to you
Patri k
- At 7:37am on May 28, 2012, Michael Fagan said…
Patrick ....
Thanks for the strava kudos. We are leaving here 1st week of July. Letsmake sure we have a ride together when I get back to Sydney.
Keep on truckin'
- At 10:57am on May 30, 2012,
- Hi Michael
Sure we can have a ride someday. Sound as so you'll leave me for dead though. My last tour du Léman was done 25 years ago........not quite as fit anymore but still pedaling around.
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