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Dan Dangerous or not?

A little while ago I replaced the bars on my pug with some wider ones; to make this easier I also bought a quill-to-threadless stem adapter. (I then set about taping the bars with a moderate degree of success.)

The finished product looks like this, including the stem adapter:

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Added by Dan on February 7, 2010 at 2:48pm — 8 Comments

Richard Tulloch Cycling round Zeeland, Netherlands - bikes on important dykes

Four days lovely cycle touring, and checking out the Dutch answer to rising sea levels. Here's the link to the website post: http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/bikes-on-dykes-cycling-zeeland-netherlands/ Continue

Added by Richard Tulloch on January 30, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

John H Integrated Transport Plan for The Hills Shire

Again from the Hills Shire Times A NEW Draft Integrated Transport Direction has been placed on exhibition by Hills Shire Council. The plan outlines the council’s strategic direction for transport and will be asking residents for comments and submissions from Tuesday (February 2). It will be on exhibition at three major locations around the Hills Shire from Tuesday. Mayor Peter Dimbrowsky said the Draft Integrated Transport Direction was a great example of the council thinking today for t… Continue

Added by John H on January 29, 2010 at 7:55pm — No Comments

Dan Taping my handlebars...

Yesterday evening, I acquired a new skill. Or rather, I did something for the first time, which means next time I do it I'll know how to do it better. But probably still not skilfully. Anyway, the story started when I decided to replace the bars on my Peugeot; the ones that were on there were rather narrow and not comfortable. The bike, being old, has a quill-style stem which requires the bars to be threaded through (as opposed to the more common 'pop top' on modern stems), so I also thought I'… Continue

Added by Dan on January 29, 2010 at 10:41am — 9 Comments

♫ Kylie I swore I'd never be a...

....Fair Weather Cyclist. Yet last night, as I was going to bed to the sound of the rain, I feared that perhaps I just might become one in the morning. It had just started to come down as I was about 2km from home in the afternoon. As far as the temperature went, it was actually really pleasant to be rained on. But as far as the surface of the road went....*shudder*... Last weekend I rode my CAAD9 with the spd-SL's for the first time since my little stack. I was so unsure about it, but I told… Continue

Added by ♫ Kylie on January 29, 2010 at 8:49am — 2 Comments

John H Cycleway Protest at Cherrybrook

This article appeared in the current issue of the Hills Shire Times & highligts some of the issues facing the future of cycling in Sydney. From a look at Google Maps, this road is two lanes each way & services a reasonably large housing subdivision & joins New Line Road Dural to Castle Hill Road. The modifications no doubt inconvenience motorists travelling through but should assist local residents. Perhaps some input from our Letter Writers may assist the cycling cause.… Continue

Added by John H on January 27, 2010 at 9:02pm — 25 Comments

naomi My Audax Alpine Classic

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Added by naomi on January 27, 2010 at 3:30pm — 19 Comments

Dan Taking the wife to Watson's Bay...

A friend of mine has just come back from Adelaide, where he spent the summer break with his family. He came back just a bit too early to see any of the tour, but his brother-in-law rode the open ride stage, and had a lot of fun (notwithstanding the stinking hot weather and the headwind!). Anyway, he's fired up to do the same thing next year, and bombarded me with a bunch of texts about 'training'. So, this morning, we hit the r… Continue

Added by Dan on January 24, 2010 at 10:21am — 4 Comments

Son of Dabba Big Ride Revival?

Hi, I was just trying to gauge the level of interest out there to revive the Big Ride, perhaps by someone other than BNSW. When would you see the best time of year being and what rides would be of interest? Cheers, SOD. Continue

Added by Son of Dabba on January 23, 2010 at 3:40pm — 13 Comments

Simon Kenny Commute from Potts Point to Rhodes?

What is the best route to get to Rhodes from Potts Point? Continue

Added by Simon Kenny on January 23, 2010 at 1:43pm — 2 Comments

Tony A Canberra Break

I went for a few days to Canberra to visit some friends so I took advantage of some of the nice bicycle infrastructure to get around. The thing that really stands out about Canberra infrastructure is that everything is so spaced out. Suburbs are separated by huge easements that contain parks, freeways, canals, bike paths etc. There are lots of people riding bikes, many in normal clothes (even with the temp about 30deg) and quite a few without helmets. The majority of Canberra is really flat and… Continue

Added by Tony A on January 22, 2010 at 3:02pm — 7 Comments

Ed "Still got a few mods planned"

Still got a few mods planned Gentleman in Parramatta with a bicycle modified to use an electric motor. He has one for himself and one for his daughter. They love it. Continue

Added by Ed on January 21, 2010 at 9:01am — 1 Comment

Ed How do you get people driving vehicles to pass people on bicycles safely?

BUS 370, 0952HRS, north-east end of Lenthall street, Kensington, Sydney. 11/01/2010, 0952HRS, BUS 370, north-east end of Lenthall street, Kensington, Sydney. Almost crushed me whilst commut… Continue

Added by Ed on January 18, 2010 at 12:50am — 7 Comments

yogi IN the Domain at SYDNEY FESTIVAL

Bike Valet Parking at all Saturday Domain "in the park" type of events. BVP closes at 11.30. Do not forget your Aeroguard if your near the fig trees. Continue

Added by yogi on January 15, 2010 at 11:58am — 3 Comments

Tony A Perplexing Policemen

I was in the city for the opening night of the Sydney Festival with my trusty steed. Many streets were blocked off so that stages could be set up and people could roam the streets. Like a good, law-abiding cyclist (aren't we all) I was walking my bike through the crowd. Thankfully I spotted a street that was not blocked off for the festival and decided to exit the crowd and take advantage of the empty streets to make it to my next destination. As I approached the barrier I noticed a number of… Continue

Added by Tony A on January 14, 2010 at 9:05pm — 6 Comments

Ed Spokes of the Wheel | audio slideshow

Hi all, here's a bicycle-related audio slideshow we've just produced. More to come. Continue

Added by Ed on January 5, 2010 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

naomi Beauty & The Bike - Why Teenage Girls Don't Cycle

I came across this video on the ever awesome London Cycle Chic blog. It raises some good points. I love seeing high school age kids on bikes though sadly it's a rare sight in Sydney. I particularly loved the part where one of the participants described her experience as 'liberating' and how good it made her feel. For me this is the power of cycling - I am far more confiden… Continue

Added by naomi on January 5, 2010 at 9:30am — 12 Comments

Jonathon Troy My New Years Tour

I have finaly crossed one of my big cyclng goals off my list of to do items. 30th December 2009 Stage 1 Lithgow to Katoomba On Wednesday, I rolled out of bed with a determination to test the route for a ride from my parents place to Sydney. I decided to make it a minimalist tour, so I was going to carry very little. I also have wanted to do this ride as a means of showing that tours can be done on an average or even a below average bike. I chose to do this tour on the Holstar Peleton Road bike… Continue

Added by Jonathon Troy on January 2, 2010 at 9:46pm — 2 Comments

Dan Getting older

With Neil's admonition ringing in my head, this morning I made it out for a ride. Because I didn't get into gear early enough, I ended up leaving after it had gone 9am. I guess it's for this reason I didn't see many other cyclists, as you are all dedicated enough to be up and out and have returned by then... So I meandered around for a while rather aimlessly; after various excursions by the waterfront around… Continue

Added by Dan on January 2, 2010 at 11:43am — 16 Comments

Boxhead Another year over, a new one just begun.

Thanks to all on Sydney Cyclist for contributing to a very enjoyable year of riding in 2009. I wish you all a Happy New Year and a 2010 full of many safe rides. Note: read on if you wish. These are just some notes for myself to remind me of why 2009 was such a good cycling year for me and to set some personal goals for 2010. 2009, my "year of the bike" Other than a little bit of fire trail riding in the late 80's 2009 was my first regular riding for 30 years. Inspired by one other blo… Continue

Added by Boxhead on December 31, 2009 at 11:39pm — 6 Comments

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