Thanks.europa wrote:You mean ... this place?
Andrew
Postby Aushiker » Sat Jun 09, 2007 7:51 pm
Thanks.europa wrote:You mean ... this place?
Postby Aushiker » Sat Jun 09, 2007 8:33 pm
Commuting; shopping; replacing the car as much as possible. Also hope to long-term go touring (road and MTB) so will look to be able to swap over the panniers.europa wrote:Looks like you've put a bit of effort into setting her up. What will you be using her for?
Brand spanking new. Straight from the shop to the photo shoot.Oh dear, I've just spotted the close up with one of the manufacturer's tags still hanging off the seat bag She wouldn't be VERY new would she?
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:46 am
Postby europa » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:26 pm
Postby Bnej » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:52 pm
Not uncommon. If there is no other traffic around, try positioning yourself more towards the centre of the lane. If it's busy, well, they may well try to push through just because you're smaller & slower.Aushiker wrote:Nearly got cleaned up within 5 minutes of home on a local road by a woman turning right (she thought about beating me!)
Be aware that buses have a very hard time seeing what's behind them, even cars. They're not going to be able to judge your speed well either.and then later on by a bus which decided to pull out from the kerb without indicating just as I was coming up along side at it right rear. Got the number and reported it to Transperth!
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:26 pm
G'dayBnej wrote:I slow down before passing a stopped bus, and if I pass it, I pass well right in the lane so I can be sure I am in his mirror.
Postby Aushiker » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:28 pm
Like the thinking .... but the road is faster .... need to get my average up ... 15.7 km/h today .... just not good enough.europa wrote:Ah, the old road rage. Good for the soul, bit hard on the hardware There are reasons why I stick to bike tracks - I'm bigger and quicker than the average pedestrian Richard
Postby Bnej » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:43 pm
Postby Kalgrm » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:44 pm
Don't rush it - the ave will creep up over time. If you try too hard too soon, you may end up causing strain to yourself, setting you back. Take it easy and pretend NOBODY can see you when you're riding. Half the time, you'll be right ....Aushiker wrote:Like the thinking .... but the road is faster .... need to get my average up ... 15.7 km/h today .... just not good enough.
Andrew
Postby Bnej » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:17 pm
I'm working on it. I've also been practising whistling on the hills (like the theme from the Great Escape), just as I haul past other people in the group. My riding and whistling still both need work, but it's something to strive for.europa wrote:BANG goes your credibility. That guy was NUTS!Bnej wrote:OTOH at the moment I can't resist sprinting hills, after watching that Russian Hill Roulette video...
Richard
Postby Aushiker » Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:29 pm
Postby Aushiker » Mon Jun 25, 2007 3:43 pm
For those interested, photos from same now at http://aushiker.com/gallery -> Moons Crossing - Warren Campsite. Rained all weekend until we got back to the cars ... cold and wet walking and camping. Ahh well.Aushiker wrote:Now off for a weekend backpack (mix of on and off-track bushwalking). Looking at doing around 30 km.
Postby Kalgrm » Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:08 pm
Postby Aushiker » Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:44 pm
Yes. Sounds like the same place. Was the Great Karri Ride a competitive event or just a friendly tour?Kalgrm wrote:Looking at your shots, I believe I rode across the Moons Crossing bridge in March as part of the Great Karri Ride (100km of off-road riding in four stages). Is that down near Northcliffe - Pemberton way?
Nasty.Got a nasty cramp as I bunny-hopped that little step in the foreground of your shot and had to get off for a few excruciating minutes.
Postby Kalgrm » Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:14 pm
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