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Richard (Poncho)
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PeterT replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"There a two sides to every story  +1 "
11 hours ago
EMT replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"Agreed - I didn't need to read those comments.  Wish I hadn't."
12 hours ago
Paul van Bellen replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"I'd be very surprised if he was just riding up the wrong way of a bike path. They are pretty liberal over there : ) "
12 hours ago
Michael Fagan replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"Hard to conclude anything. The guy looks strange though . . . too many space muffins? Kind of pointless without the full story."
16 hours ago
herzog replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"+1 he could have taken a swing at the cop or made racist slurs or something. It's really hard to know without the lead up. "
16 hours ago
Sam Daykin replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"There a two sides to every story. We don't know what happened before the camera was switched on. What we can see is the the guy who was being arrested was being quite belligerent and not co-operating with the police. I'm not saying that…"
18 hours ago
Omar - Go! Alliance replied to Richard (Poncho)'s discussion Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.
"If the video was disturbing, the comments that followed were worse! I hope that wasn't a random sampling of humanity."
23 hours ago
Richard (Poncho) posted a discussion

Cycling in Amsterdam... The wrong way apparently.

Riding the wrong way in AmsterdamSeems like overkill. Anyone heard about this?Could get the embed code to work. :-(See More
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Richard (Poncho) replied to Neil Alexander's discussion "Important information about Australian Cyclist Magazine." Discuss.
"I had heard. I expect that the "AC" brand should be a strong enough to attract a new publisher. It has a ready to go readership & advertisers. Maybe another magazine could absorb it or merge. Certainly there are some magazines with…"
yesterday
Richard (Poncho) replied to biker1's discussion Old Pacific Highway Accident - Saturday
"Hmmm, arguing for the sake of it, do I conclude that statistically, wearing a H-word increases your chance of being killed ten fold?"
Wednesday
Richard (Poncho) replied to Mark Heydon's discussion Clover and bike rego
"Safe to say she did it to diffuse the rego distraction. It's well established that rego for bikes is not feasible."
Wednesday
Richard (Poncho) replied to biker1's discussion Old Pacific Highway Accident - Saturday
"It's vital that we implement safe walking practice. After all - If saves just one life it's worth it! While we're at it safe motoring is the elephant in the room. The solution is at hand!"
Wednesday
Richard (Poncho) replied to Andrew K's discussion Oil poured on Bourke St Cycleway - all intersections between Cleveland and Taylor Sq
"I'd be against using 000. While dangerous, I wouldn't like to think of my call delaying service to someone in a life or death situation."
May 21
Richard (Poncho) replied to Andrew K's discussion Oil poured on Bourke St Cycleway - all intersections between Cleveland and Taylor Sq
"Might have been a totally innocent mistake! It could easily happen, a Harley Davidson riding in the bike lane by error?"
May 21
Richard (Poncho) replied to Andrew K's discussion Oil poured on Bourke St Cycleway - all intersections between Cleveland and Taylor Sq
"SMH & Terror?"
May 21
Richard (Poncho) replied to Sub Optimal's discussion Cycle lanes usage on 7 News at 6
"The idea of a "Drive to Work Day" is not new. I have "Liked" this page http://www.facebook.com/Drive2WorkDay I don't know much about the person behind this page. I'd hope that the idea of showing government the…"
May 15
Richard (Poncho) replied to PeterT's discussion Do you use "Road ID" or similar system ?
"That worked for me to return a very run-over iPhone (still working!)"
May 9
Richard (Poncho) replied to PeterT's discussion Do you use "Road ID" or similar system ?
"A CA license! How many times do you want to get run over? ;-)"
May 9
Richard (Poncho) replied to DamianM's discussion Can everybody please....
"Interestingly, a 2 weeks ago I asked a simple question regarding a discussion post about bad service from a shop. Quickly I had a several posts, none answering the simple question. * Some defended the consumer's rights - which I had done…"
May 6
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May 4

Profile Information

What sort of riding do you do ?
Commuting, Road Cycling, Mountain Biking, Track Cycling, Whatever
Where in Sydney do you live ?
Western Suburbs
Tell us about your bikes
Surly Pacer - My wet days ride. Built from old parts & groupset, it's a solid reliable bike without feeling like a wheelbarrow. It feels quick like a road bike should but I can bounce off gutters without expecting the crack of carbon!

Surly Steamroller - Fixed, silent & smooth. I often train on this bike. It keeps me pedalling.

Surly Big Dummy - This is my start & end of the working week commuter. It carries everything I need. On weekends it can be loaded up with my 9 & 7 year olds for a nice cruise to the pool or shops.

(Sold 2009)Surly Pugsley - I ride this monster truck of bikes on social mtb rides & the occassional enduro event. With 4" wide tyres and weighing around 40 pounds it will not be taking me to any podium finishes. But it always takes me to a happy place and sometimes I can surprise a few people with its capabilities.

(RIP 2009, It died that I might live)Salsa La Raza - My workhorse road bike. OX true temper steel tubing. I do my commuting, training & Sat morning rides with the Stanmore crew on this bike.

(Sold 2010)Ibis Silk Road - This is my bling machine. Full carbon frame & fork & everywhere else that reduces weight without reducing reliability or comfort. Only comes out on dry days when I really have to do my best. Last year it helped me knock an hour of my PB in the Alpine Classic.
About Me:
Since I smashed the bike of a friend's older brother I've been obsessed with bicycles. 30 something years later it is my sport, my hobby, my pass-time & my business.

In 2009 I was nearly killed when I was run down on the M4. Two years later I'm nearly recovered. Lately I've been getting keen on cycling again. I always kept riding after bones mended but the mind takes longer.
Website:
http://www.dirtworks.com.au

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Comment Wall (19 comments)

At 10:18am on January 6, 2008, DamianM said…
Hi Richard. Welcome to the site!
At 3:27pm on December 2, 2008, GLENNO said…
ITS NOSTALGIC
At 9:54am on April 17, 2009, Neil Alexander said…
Just an idle question... ;-) What is your PB in the Alpine Classic? --N
At 3:04pm on August 2, 2009, noelbike said…
Hi Richard
At 9:27pm on August 9, 2009, Lou Rice said…
hi Richard...how much does a full Pugsley geared bike cost?
At 4:48pm on August 10, 2009, Lou Rice said…
Richard,

Really interested with the Pugsley. Is it possible to see it in person? I am from the west.

Cheers!

Lou
At 1:13pm on August 11, 2009, Lou Rice said…
Hi richard, I e-mailed you last night.

cheers!

Lou
At 9:54am on August 27, 2009, Lou Rice said…
Thanks!
At 8:42pm on September 1, 2009, Lou Rice said…
The Pug was awesome in the Oaks.....Wide grin all over!!!
At 12:27pm on October 14, 2009, ♫ Kylie said…
Hey poncho, how goes the recovery? Hope you're well.

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