"A big thanks from the organisers to everyone that took part in the Ride 2 Rivo last weekend. The weather was close to perfect for the 400+ riders that took part.
We had mixed reports about the signage this year - Some reporting that it was fine,…"
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RobK
- 46, Male
- Rooty Hill, Sydney
- Australia
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Ride to Rivo Car pooling
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Farr May 4. 5 Replies 0 Likes
2013 Ride 2 Riverstone
Started this discussion. Last reply by RobK May 12. 42 Replies 0 Likes
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Bhanu Loku replied to RobK's discussion 2013 Ride 2 Riverstone"Just wanted to say Thanks for organizing this Rob! Had an excellent time, managed the whole 107km route without incident(except for the first turn where the whole group went down the wrong road leaving rivo rofl). Very friendly riders, had a chat…"
John Farr replied to RobK's discussion Ride to Rivo Car pooling"Yep, I'm good thanks Bhanu - hopefully see you on the 100km route somewhere!"
Bhanu Loku replied to RobK's discussion Ride to Rivo Car pooling"Hi John,
I am off in the morning for this, I assume you got an arrangement.
If anyone else needs to urgently from turramurra/hornsby to riverstone, I will check here before leaving in the morning and also in about an hour's time. I am planning…"
RobK replied to RobK's discussion 2013 Ride 2 Riverstone"I'd be happy to speak to anyone who has ideas on how to 'get into the corporate world' after the ride. To be honest, I'm not sure that the ride could grow much larger than it is in the current format. The hall…"
Bhanu Loku replied to RobK's discussion 2013 Ride 2 Riverstone"I dont know if I am a general 'northern suburbs' person but I am going because:
1. Its a cycle event, nice to be a part of a function.
2. Its for charity, money spent is going for a good cause.
3. Its a scenic route out of regular city…"
Si replied to RobK's discussion 2013 Ride 2 Riverstone"How far do/would you travel for a single day event?
Not really the issue for me...
What motivates you to do these sorts of events?
I have only done one of "these sorts of events" - gong ride last year - and that was because…"
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Recreational, Touring
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Rooty Hill
- Tell us about your bikes
- Orbea Artea 'Travel Light' - The main bike
Malvern Star Commuter Hybrid - My old bike, which gets lent out to others.
Bob the trailer - Which doesn't fit on the Orbea.
- About Me:
- CAMWEST treasurer,
CAMWEST rep with Blacktown Council bicycle Steering committee
Recreational riding, mainly on weekends
Touring - Enjoy unsupported touring (and have a reputation for carrying a lot...I even take the kitchen sink sometimes). Have done the last 5 NSW Big Rides and a few other supported rides as well.
Would like to ride to work more often, but I find the 3 hour ride each way (using back streets and bike paths) is not conducive to a productive working day.
- Website:
- http://www.robkemp.id.au
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Can a bike be a 'my place' like a car can?
Posted on January 22, 2011 at 7:07pm 16 Comments 0 Likes
I've just finished reading Hugh Mackay's latest offering, 'What makes us tick'. There was lots of great stuff in there; plenty of fodder for interesting discussions with people on a variety of topics.
One section which really struck me was when he was describing the role of the car in the chapter "The desire for 'My place'"
‘I've lost count of the number of times I've heard people…
Continue Gates, Corrugations and a great ride
Posted on May 31, 2009 at 10:02pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Yesterday (Sat May 30th '09) four of us rode from Goulburn to Exeter via Canyonleigh (see bikely route).
It was a great day's riding - The company, the weather (We only really started copping showers in the last 10 km or so), the warm Canyonleigh General Store/Coffee shop, and most of the route was on fairly quiet rural roads. The fact that around 30 of the 70 km was along unsealed roads may have been a… Continue
It was a great day's riding - The company, the weather (We only really started copping showers in the last 10 km or so), the warm Canyonleigh General Store/Coffee shop, and most of the route was on fairly quiet rural roads. The fact that around 30 of the 70 km was along unsealed roads may have been a… Continue
2 day Rooty Hill to Moss Vale Tour Ride Report
Posted on January 27, 2009 at 9:18pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
For quite some time I'd been wanting to find a safe and enjoyable way of cycling out of Sydney to the south. A few years back a group of us started a tour at Moss Vale (See Moss Vale to Nowra via Numerella Tour). I've done some other riding around the Southern Highlands and beyond, but never felt comfortable about cycling there from Sydney. I'd taken part in the 2003 Big Ride, which… Continue
Great ride at Christmas
Posted on January 20, 2009 at 8:09pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Although not around Sydney, I did a fantastic 30+ km ride while visiting my parents in Bairnsdale over Christmas. I'd been thinking of doing this ride for a couple of years, and finally did it. I wish I could do it more often....See Route Description and a few photos.
Comment Wall (44 comments)
- At 10:29am on January 3, 2008,
DamianM said… - Hi Rob
Welcome aboard!
- At 7:15pm on November 27, 2008,
Streetsweeper said… - Hi Rob,
Thanks for the offer. At this stage I will stay separate from CAMWest. CAMWest obviously has a strong focus outside the Hills. I suspect a group based within the district may more easily attract others concerned about cycling in the Hills.
However I am pretty much a novice at this and would love your advice. I'll contact John and have a chat with him.
Philip
- At 12:45pm on December 17, 2008,
Peter H said… - Hey Rob, RE NYE. Put me down for dinner (I hope it isn't too hot).
- At 3:44pm on January 1, 2009,
MadameBike said… - Hi Rob, Thank you once again for the fantastic ride last night. We all had great fun. The only bad part was not being able to thank you and say Happy New Year in person. It became a bit hectic just before midnight, with Sarah and Peter H overshooting the exit and the rest of us needing to get back to Rooty Hill soon. We zoomed back safely, I might add. So sorry about that and thank you once again. Hope you caught Sarah and Peter H in the end. Happy 2009!
- At 6:38am on January 2, 2009, MadameBike said…
- Rob, That is terrible news. I hope Peter and the other lady do get their bikes back. I will send him a message. Every ride seems to be a learning experience for everyone in one way or another. I wouldn't have expected that to happen as everyone we met on NYE was very friendly (except obviously those louts).
Let's hope the rest of 2009 is a good year! All the best, Leigh
- At 6:41pm on January 4, 2009, paragon said…
- dude! sorry to hear about your NYE moment. post a description of these bikes here and on sydbma.org (bike couriers have a talent 4 recovering stolen bikes). was on the train on the bridge with my sister @ midnight as the fireworks went off (very cool!) but then , i digress ; descriptions (photos if possible); too small a world to ever say goodbye (to each other or your bike!) get it out there , bro ; we're here to help
- At 9:02pm on January 28, 2009,
Caroline Homburg said… - Hey Rob finally decided to sign up David thinks we need a life. Maybe he is right.
- At 12:08pm on January 29, 2009, Caroline Homburg said…
- Hi Rob The next Cobbity Markets are March 7th would you and anyone you wish to invite like to ride along maybe ride from Campbelltown station do you know a safe route? Bring panniers along lots of fresh produce and other goodies to buy.
- At 5:28pm on January 29, 2009, Caroline Homburg said…
- Yes will do Cobbity ride again mid year.
- At 8:57am on February 17, 2009,
chesty said…
- I think i changed the setting. It sounds like you volunteered to be an admin
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