Cycling in Sydney Australia

January 2009 Blog Posts (24)

My first blog in Sydney

Although I currently live in the Vegas, Brisbane and hate it. Yes thats right I hate it. I love the weather and i love the bike racing up here but the people, drivers and my work are the worst I have met. You politely wave to a fellow cyclist as you pass and NO repsonse. Is using manners such a hassle in your training ride that you cant simply acknowledge another rider.

Anyway of track a little. When I first joined the Army I lived in Sydney. I never rode a bike there except for the… Continue

Added by Luke on January 8, 2009 at 3:00pm — 6 Comments

Who was Brewongle?

Went to the cricket yesterday. The Aussies were batting on day 4 and needed to get some quick runs to put the Seth Efricans in, so I thought it might be worth going. How to get there from Leichhardt? Bus to Central, walk around to Chalmers St, another bus to the SCG? Nah, ride the bike. It was warm and humid but not excessive so packed up the sangers, a drink, binoculars, hat and off. Cross the City West Link on Catherine St, left at Moore St, through Annandale on Booth St, left at Bridge Rd,… Continue

Added by Bob Moore on January 7, 2009 at 6:00pm — 9 Comments

My replacement CC

Yesterday I received my replacement credit card. I was so tempted this morning to chuck a sicky and get my new bike. When I went out this morning I realized that Rob's Malvern Star had a flat rear tyre (don't worry Rob, I'll fix it before I return it - plus put all the parts back on as well). So I decided to train it in today. Oh how I don't miss sitting in those hot boxes with all those sweaty people *shudder*.

My boss has agreed to drive me to the bike shop after work tomorrow so I… Continue

Added by Peter H on January 7, 2009 at 6:20am — 4 Comments

Happy New Year 2009 - and some odd bike designs

Firstly happy New Year to all. Started it well myself by buying a fixie on ebay. Something to do up and pounce around on.

Anyway, want to point you to a great collection of really odd bike designs from the 1980's via the another great blog - Bicycle Designs (thanks to James for the latest update). Bicycle Design does-what-it-says-on-the-tin and covers all ranges of bike design. Basically as a know-nothing, I just go there to droll over bikes I can't… Continue

Added by Nic on January 2, 2009 at 9:32am — No Comments