A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
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A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:14 am
Only problem - where would I get a bike?
Anyway, as a bit of a long shot, anyone (more likely anyone who knows me from before I left) got any thoughts where I might find a bike to ride around Bobbin Head et al for a few hours in early August? And if that hurdle can be surmounted - want to go for a bike ride in early August?
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:50 am
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby ZepinAtor » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:08 am
I know of a couple of shops up here in Brisveagus who do just that.
Otherwise go into a shop & take a demo bike for a test ride. They'll ask you for your license & possibly a deposit. When you return 3 hours later, just appolagise & tell them you got lost.
the above is only a joke obviously so back off all you do gooders, but on a brighter note you could actually love the bike & purchase it in the future.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:48 am
Giant size "M" in a CRX that I ride at the moment. Probably a 56cm or thereabouts in others - but it can be hard to tell sometimes.bigfriendlyvegan wrote:Size?
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby Strawburger » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:51 am
Edit: Oh and it's drop bar. Last time i rode with you around the gorges you were on a flatbar if i remember correctly?
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:52 am
5' 11" but somewhat shorter legs than the average.Strawburger wrote:I didn't realise you were that tall. I thought you were more my size. I've got a 53 but it may be too small for you.
The Giant is notionally a 50cm - but with the sloping top tube it all gets a bit... vague.
Flatbar - check. But dropbar is on the todo list any day now.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby gururug » Tue Jul 10, 2012 12:00 pm
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:46 am
If I do track something suitable down I'll post back to see if anyone wants to go for a ride around Bobbin Head or whatever (and see how it feels compared to what I've been riding here - nothing long, just short, sharp stabs at 8-9%).
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby snortin » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:33 am
Though you are a tiny bit taller than me, the Bianchi should be fine for you.
I wouldn't mind tagging along on a weekend around Bobbin Head.
I am at West Ryde....
Anyway, if you don't have any luck with the Lane Cove boys, let me know because you're welcome to use the Bianchi.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:36 am
Much obliged. I'll be based around Chatswood. If nothing turns up I'll be sure to be in touch. And if something turns up, I'll be sure to be in touchsnortin wrote:I have 2 road bikes. The "commuter" which is a Bianchi Via Nirone 55cm and a Specialized Tarmac for weekend riding.
Though you are a tiny bit taller than me, the Bianchi should be fine for you.
I wouldn't mind tagging along on a weekend around Bobbin Head.
I am at West Ryde....
Anyway, if you don't have any luck with the Lane Cove boys, let me know because you're welcome to use the Bianchi.
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A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby queequeg » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:54 am
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:36 am
I plan to do some riding, but also indulging in many things Australian - fish and chips on the Corso, sausage rolls and iced coffee Moove, some decent coffee... aargh, focus. I've still got lots of work to do before I go and I can't go loosing focus yet.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby gururug » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:42 am
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:49 am
Not that long.gururug wrote:Moove , how long have you been gone for? I think the corso is still there though.
But one does get a craving for the things of one's childhood - and iced coffee Moove is the thing. But I'm not picky, any iced coffee will do me (here, they have "iced coffee", but it is coffee with ice cubes in it - that's not it at all).
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A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby queequeg » Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:16 pm
Ok, we have a fair amount of overlap there, so of you want a riding buddy then I am available. I have not worked out a schedule yet. I have to work around two young kids, so most rides will be early morning ones I suspect.jasimon wrote:I'm in Sydney from the 6th to 21st with a gap between the 12th and 18th when I'll be in Canberra.
I plan to do some riding, but also indulging in many things Australian - fish and chips on the Corso, sausage rolls and iced coffee Moove, some decent coffee... aargh, focus. I've still got lots of work to do before I go and I can't go loosing focus yet.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:47 pm
I also have to work around two youngish kids (and a wife). We'll see how it goes.queequeg wrote:I have not worked out a schedule yet. I have to work around two young kids, so most rides will be early morning ones I suspect.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:09 pm
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby queequeg » Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:19 am
Where are you planning to ride to? Just each side of Bobbin Head? Sunday is going to be my son's 1st birthday lunch, so I'll have to check the schedule.jasimon wrote:Thanks to snortin I'll be able to take a spin around Bobbin Head on Sunday. We will be meeting at the cafe on the corner of Bobbin Head Rd and Normurra Ave at 7:30am. If you would like to join us for a ride through Bobbin Head let me know to expect you.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby jasimon » Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:16 am
Yes, I believe it will be a quick spin (my fitness notwithstanding). We all have family responsibilitiesqueequeg wrote:Where are you planning to ride to? Just each side of Bobbin Head? Sunday is going to be my son's 1st birthday lunch, so I'll have to check the schedule.jasimon wrote:Thanks to snortin I'll be able to take a spin around Bobbin Head on Sunday. We will be meeting at the cafe on the corner of Bobbin Head Rd and Normurra Ave at 7:30am. If you would like to join us for a ride through Bobbin Head let me know to expect you.
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
Postby queequeg » Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:56 pm
Ok, spoke to the other half and we're doing a lunch thing at home for the birthday. I was going to do the Bike North "Big Ride" on Sunday, but it finishes too late and in the wrong location. So, I might plan to come to Bobbin Head via Berowra Waters, do Bobbin Head once, meet up with you and do it again. I can then either stop at The Corner Cafe before I head home via Browns Waterhole, or torture myself and head home via Galston Gorge. If you are only doing the Bobbin Head Loop, that is about 20km all up I think.jasimon wrote:Yes, I believe it will be a quick spin (my fitness notwithstanding). We all have family responsibilitiesqueequeg wrote:Where are you planning to ride to? Just each side of Bobbin Head? Sunday is going to be my son's 1st birthday lunch, so I'll have to check the schedule.jasimon wrote:Thanks to snortin I'll be able to take a spin around Bobbin Head on Sunday. We will be meeting at the cafe on the corner of Bobbin Head Rd and Normurra Ave at 7:30am. If you would like to join us for a ride through Bobbin Head let me know to expect you.
I've had a couple of days off the bike now, having decided that making the full ESC Challenge was just futile. Aiming for 75%, so I need to do another 266km between now and Wednesday. I am going to aim for a nice ride tomorrow I think, maybe do Galston Gorge, Bobbin Head, Church Point, West Head, & Akuna Bay. Have a rest day Saturday, then the ride on Sunday morning before my Son's birthday.
So, I'll see you at the Corner Cafe at 7:30am. I'm the guy on the Maroon coloured Hillbrick!
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Re: A crazy thought - could I borrow a bike?
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