"Going down oxford street is ok if you take it cautiously .I'm not in a motorised vehicle so I dont travel as a motorised vehicle. perhaps have a go down oxford when its not peak. Agree with Llewster about the hook turn into College. I continue…"
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It's my right not to be killed on the road
Started this discussion. Last reply by kerry Nov 29, 2012. 8 Replies 0 Likes
But it's not that unlikely a prospect with the way some people driveAs a commuter now almost always on the roads instead of the footpaths (as previously), all I can say is it's bloody scary…Continue
Schwarble Marathon Plus tyres
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul May 13, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Too many punctures! Glass all over the cycleways and everywhere else as well. At 89 bucks each are these tyres a good investment? Does anyone know where I can buy them for less? Any tips gratefully…Continue
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Bob Moore replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Good suggestion, cyclists should stick together more. One out front with an AirZound, one riding shotgun, literally, and a phalanx of 10 or 20 in between. Require some practice though, as other cyclists are often the cause of accidents when in a…"
Bill Parker replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Clover is still at it for us, our best advocate and ally and Alex too, we help ourselves by supporting them. But we can do a lot ourselves too, as Llewster says safety in numbers, if we keep together, not treat every journey as a personal time trial…"
Tony Arnold replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Clover is continuing what Clover started. She is still the Lord Mayor of Sydney and is still moving forward with a network of safe, connected cycleways. Alex Greenwich is a State MP in Clover's old seat, but doesn't have much…"
Llewster replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Ahh - well they have something planned - its the Campbell St - Wentworth Ave cycleway detour. It will involve going down a hill and going up a hill in both directions.
There is something like it already - you can skip Oxford St by going down…"
Sarah Woolley replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Going down Oxford St into the city at peak hour in the crazy bus lane, one false move and you're a goner. Riding assertively out in front is no guarantee nothing will happen to you. The taxis swerve all over the place, the buses are…"
Llewster replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Give suggestions where you would like some separated lanes - we are always interested in where they should go. As ive just changed my commute route and even though Wilson St, Newtown has relatively low traffic volumes I feel with the amount of…"
Jon replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion It's my right not to be killed on the road"Amen to that.
The shortest part by distance of my commute is on road, but is the longest part by time, just to all the weaving and back street finding etc...
I was on the foot paths today (doing the child care run en route) and just crossing the…"
Sarah Woolley posted a discussionIt's my right not to be killed on the road
But it's not that unlikely a prospect with the way some people driveAs a commuter now almost always on the roads instead of the footpaths (as previously), all I can say is it's bloody scary sometimes.... More separated bike paths,I think that's what's needed.See More
Paul replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion Schwarble Marathon Plus tyres"The last pair of Marathon Plus Tyres I bought were $34 each with free shipping (from the UK). $72 is pretty typical for a bike shop here. $89 however is just a total con job. Seriously, the low profile tyres on my Mazda6 only cost $100 each. Put the…"
Snowy_5 replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion Schwarble Marathon Plus tyres"No probs, Sarah. It is really good tyres and if you are tempted to buy more tyres for your other bikes. It would be better to buy online,so you can save money for future purchases soon.Get them from Evanscycles and pay them from PayPal.You will get…"
Sarah Woolley replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion Schwarble Marathon Plus tyres"Thanks for the input everyone, I went to a bike shop and got a Schwrble or whatever it's called for 72 which is better than 89. The sad truth is I live in the dark ages= I have never bought anything online. I like going to shops and want to…"
TerryM replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion Schwarble Marathon Plus tyres"Companies with local addresses might exist that provide a service (for a fee) to ship on the goods to Australia - mentioned in the article for US, so hopefully one exists in UK (for ChainReaction and Wiggle)."
"Oh for heavens sake. Why is it just because we live in Australia we have to pay more for everything simply for that fact?
I am happy to support the retail sector where appropriate. I bought my new bike retail from an LBS, just bought a whole lot of…"
PeterT replied to Sarah Woolley's discussion Schwarble Marathon Plus tyres"Put your order in fast.
Buy buy buy
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/shopping/importers-close-door-on-overseas-online-stores-20120511-1yg3r.html
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- What sort of riding do you do ?
- Commuting, Road Cycling, Recreational, Touring, Whatever
- Where in Sydney do you live ?
- Bondi
- Tell us about your bikes
- I have 3, one for getting down to the beach (old mountain bike), a hybrid for comfort and a road bike for longer rides and going faster
- About Me:
- Liked bikes and cycling since about the age of 5. Lived in London and Brighton for 13 years and cycled around UK, France and Holland. I like Sydney winters for cycling (except for the rain)
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