Adelaide Cyclists discussions

Patchwork Repairs on the Crafers Bikeway

Sun, 02/14/2010 - 12:13

Over the last while, i've noticed the patch work repairs on the bikeway just after you cross over Mt Osmond road heading toward Devil's Elbow. You'll recognise it, as all the black lines all over the bikeway, trying to fill in the cracks. Its also around the white center lines.

Its ok travelling up but when coming down there are a few sections which just scare me! Its probably because I think I may get my wheels caught at speed in the cracks that are obviously still there. Besides the r…

24 hr bike lanes...

Sat, 02/13/2010 - 22:01

I mentioned this in my blog the other day on here, but didn't get any nibbles of conversation so I thought I would put it out front for discussion... Making bike lanes in SA 24 hour...

I have been thinking about the bike lanes we have and how many times riding home from work (Norwood to Mitchell Park) I have to dodge cars parked in bike lanes because I am still riding after 6 pm (and sometimes I have to dodge them before 6pm too!

Also, ri…

Super Tuesday Bicycle Count 2010 - Tuesday 2 March

Sat, 02/13/2010 - 08:37

Hi All

Details about this years count are now posted on the Bicycle Institute of SA website. It is a great way to get involved in a bit of advocacy, donate a few hours of your time and in doing so donate $50 to your favorite Bicycle User Group or cycling organisation (BISA!!)

Be quick, spots are limited and I am told that it is "first in, best dressed" for the prime counting sites in and around the CBD.…

New bike just stolen!! :(

Sat, 02/13/2010 - 00:42

Some scum bag has just cut through my bike lock and stolen my bike from under my bedroom window!!

It's a new Avanti silver Discovery comfort bike, with black and tan handle bar grips and 2 bike cages that I added. If anyone sees it PLEASE get in touch. My house insurance didn't cover it (yes I know, lesson learned)

Bast*rd.


0451121623

A very unhappy 'Jo'.

Need to find out about TDU bike advertising - Powerbars & Gels

Fri, 02/12/2010 - 06:55

Did anyone see these guys at the TDU - I spoke to a girl whose job it was to hook an advertising board up to her bike then ride around and do sampling for powerbar. I asked how to get such a job and she told me it was cycads.com (or something similar) however I have looked everywhere and can't fiind it... does anyone know who this company was, or how I could get hold of them?

Mutual Community Challenge of TDU with drivers behaving badly

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 23:18

During TDU I spoke to many cyclists while collecting a petition to keep bicycle lanes.

Nearing Goolwa there was a T-junction where the cyclists continued straight ahead. The usual route to Hindmarsh Island was closed, and drivers were redirected

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Cycle freindly route, Noarlunga to Wellington

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 19:18

Could any body suggest the best cycle route from Noarlunga Centre to Wellington. Preferably the route with the least number of hills.

 

A part time job for someone who likes riding their bike

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 13:34

This was sent to me and might be of interest to someone.

JOB OPPORTUNITY ON A BICYCLE
INTERESTED IN KEEPING THE RIVER TORRENS
HEALTHY?
An opportunity is now available to assist the Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges
Natural Resources Management Board to maintain the River Tor…

TDU course & a very dodgy bit of road

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 07:55

Training for the TDU challenge tour a week before the Norwood to Goolwa ride with a small group I came to grief in a pretty nasty fashion. After completing the Fox Creek climb we descended down into Woodside. I was second in a line of six riders with a regular riding comrade in the front , as we hit the bridge over the Onkaparinga River he almost came off but was fortunate enough to see a large ridge in the road between the bridge structure and the bitumen , was able to lift his front wheel enou…

McGees' conspiracy trial proceeds

Fri, 02/05/2010 - 12:08

Some of you might be interested in following this story...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/05/2811278.htm

Bike light laws

Thu, 02/04/2010 - 16:30

Hey, 
Are there a set of laws or guidelines in terms of what colour lights you use and where you put them?
I've discovered a stash of old rear lights and was wondering if I could mount one to my rear hub for something different.
cheers

Latest BISA Pedal Update, JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2010, published

Sun, 01/31/2010 - 13:40

The latest Bicycle Institute of SA newsletter, Pedal Update is now online.. feel free to down load and enjoy!

Congratulations BISA and Adelaide Cyclists on an excellent first podcast.

Sun, 01/31/2010 - 08:16

Thank very much for getting this podcast up and running, I`ve previously had to settle for Jack Thurstons` Bike show from the U.K.
At last some thing very relevent to all the wonderful possibilities we have here in Adelaide
The discussion with the Minister was great and very encouraging.
Thanks again!

Question about a gutter "lip" on Port Rd next to tram extension

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 22:57

Hi there AC! Just wondering if anyone could comment on this... Part of Port Rd between Gaol Rd and Sir James Congdon Drive has been resurfaced for the tram extension and the gutter now has a lip of about 5cm (so the road is lower than the gutter). I've not seen this before and it seems like it could be dangerous if forced into the gutter. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

Bike path along Anzac Hwy and West Tce... why does nobody like to use this?

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 17:32

As a tin-top driver for so long, it frustrated me that in peak hour traffic I would find cyclists on the road on Anzac Hwy and West Tce when there is a perfectly good cycle path through the parklands there that few ppl seem to use.

So yesterday I thought I would try a new route home to see how I went and the path is great! It is clean, there are no bumps along most of it and it is lit at night.

Where is the issue with cyclists using this path. I don't get it.

In my min…

Ride Like Crazy Team Sky Jersey E-Bay Auction

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 22:17

Hello Superstars!

 

Up for auction for one week only is an original Chris J Sutton Team Sky jersey, signed by the entire TDU Team and DS Sean Yates. Proceeds of this sale will be donated to Ride Like Crazy, for the WCH Foundation and Neurological Research Foundation.

 

Starting bid is $150! These jerseys can not be bought, this is a team issue, part of CJ's actual kit.

 

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Tour Down Under challenge ride.

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 10:18

How did you go?

The wind was a shocker! I think I kind of expected it so I just kept on grinding along but others had the spirit knocked out of them.

Hills are not nice but I hate wind more... unlike hills it doesn't end.

And that road from Milang to Finness was particularly disheartening because it was so straight and flat. I just hoped for a slight turn to the south.

All in all it was good, if a bit slow to start with.

mixed govt messages on cycling, road safety & climate change

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 08:46

Letter published in The Advertiser of Saturday 23 January 2010 on page 70.
Cyclist unfriendly

Mr Rudd was in Adelaide this week,
attended the Tour Down Under and talked about transport. Perhaps he can help
those who cycle in Prospect.
The Prospect Council wants a section of Prospect Rd narrowed and the bicyc…

Tour de France exhibition - Adelaide Arcade

Wed, 01/20/2010 - 21:31

My partner [ Ms Fish] tells me there is currently an exhibition of vintage TDF photos in Adelaide Arcade - even photos of competitors smoking in an idle moment ..! Those were the days..!

Rides During TDU

Mon, 01/18/2010 - 06:27

Hi all on my way down for some TDU action on Thursday. Any of you "locals" organising any rides during the race to watch parts of the stages. I am interested in Willunga on Saturday ride out ride back.

Enjoy your week