Pommie Scrounger

[pottssteve]

Kia Ora, Australians!

I have joined the forum as I am on the scrounge. I currently live in Hong Kong (I know, don't ask), and will be visiting a friend in Canberra in December.
I would like to hire a road bike for some short rides aound Canberra, up Black Mountain etc, but the idea of paying AU$100 a day is somewhat off-putting.
I am therefore writing to ask whether anyone knows where I can hire a road bike at reasonable cost, or if anyone can loan me one for a couple of weeks. I would be looking for something with a 58cm frame, I can bring pedals etc. Doesn't have to be Tour quality, just something to trundle around on. Obviously I would take great care of it.

If I manage to get kitted out it would be great to join any Canberra riders for a few loops - I am a 50 year old male, keen but not super-fit.
Please get in touch if you would like to help.

Many thanks,
Steve

[P!N20]

Kia Ora, Australians!

Not a great start.

[pottssteve]

Kia Ora, Australians!

Not a great start.

Apologies for any offence caused; I work with a lot of Aussies and it's just part of the banter, hence the Pommie Scrounger reference.
Happy to go with, "G'day" if you prefer...

[twowheels]

Depends how the Ashes goes.

[Arbuckle23]

Confusing Aussies with Kiwis does tend to get the dander up
G'day is best

[brumby33]

Yeah it's pretty akin to get Canadians confused with Yanks

[pottssteve]

Me again,

Just to clarify, I can tell the difference between Australians and New Zealanders - Aussies are the ones with the corks on their hats, I believe.

Anyway, can anyone loan me a bike?

Cheers,
Steve

[Tim]

ust to clarify, I can tell the difference between Australians and New Zealanders - Aussies are the ones with the corks on their hats, I believe.

Kiwis (men) have a deep and affectionate love for their sheep.
The top selling aftershave in New Zealand is mint sauce.
Pet sheep in kiwi back yards are known as ride-on mowers.
Aussies love dogs and beer.

[pottssteve]

All useful information, this, although nobody has said they can loan me a bike yet.

Just to clarify, can bogans be Kiwis or is this only Australians?

Steve

[Tim]

All useful information, this, although nobody has said they can loan me a bike yet.

Sorry, no spare bike, but I do know a lovely looking ewe named Doris.
She rides pretty well too.

[pottssteve]

All useful information, this, although nobody has said they can loan me a bike yet.

Sorry, no spare bike, but I do know a lovely looking ewe named Doris.
She rides pretty well too.

Thanks for the offer, Tim. I assume that you speak from experience?

Just to clarify again, I am English so the sheep are safe. The only ride I am looking for is a bike.

Steve

[Peter A]

BYO gumboots

[P!N20]

Just to clarify, can bogans be Kiwis or is this only Australians?

Kiwis can be bogans, to be precise. Particularly those from Upper Hutt.

[twowheels]

All useful information, this, although nobody has said they can loan me a bike yet.

No

[piledhigher]

All useful information, this, although nobody has said they can loan me a bike yet.

Just to clarify, if I lend you a bike will you ride it in a kilt?

[pottssteve]

All useful information, this, although nobody has said they can loan me a bike yet.

Just to clarify, if I lend you a bike will you ride it in a kilt?

Jeez, that's quite a specific request, would you want to take photos?
Being English I don't own a kilt, though one of my Aussie colleagues has one as his family were deported from Scotland for some misdemeanour or other. Back in 1993, I think.
I would most likely be in lycra, however, I am not in great shape at the moment so resemble a badly stuffed draught excluder. Does that float your boat?

The search continues, I think....

[brumby33]

One of the funniest threads in a long time.

[pottssteve]

One of the funniest threads in a long time.

Thanks. Can you loan me a bike?