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Kenzo

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September 02, 2010 11:38am

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A true commuter is a person, not a bike.

True (bike) commuters don't really give a darn which bike they use. Sure, there might be a favourite weapon.. but it's the riding which brings the joy.

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September 02, 2010 11:55am

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was spared the headwinds of yesterday and a late start today had little or no wind coming in from the north, got close to a PB on the fixie.

pain is temporary, quitting is forever

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September 02, 2010 02:11pm

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Quote: Kenzo

A true commuter is a person, not a bike.

True (bike) commuters don't really give a darn which bike they use. Sure, there might be a favourite weapon.. but it's the riding which brings the joy.

+1 for that. One course, many horses!

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September 02, 2010 02:20pm

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was spared the headwinds of yesterday and a late start today had little or no wind coming in from the north, got close to a PB on the fixie.

How did you avoid headwinds yesterday? It felt like it was riding into treacle.

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September 02, 2010 02:36pm Updated 02-09-2010 02:37 pm by X

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was spared the headwinds of yesterday and a late start today had little or no wind coming in from the north, got close to a PB on the fixie.

How did you avoid headwinds yesterday? It felt like it was riding into treacle.

it started at the doctors surgery, a simple visit for an updated referral to the dermatologist turned into blood tests, CT scans (checkup coming in October) etc etc. so even though I had the bike in the car and my cycling gear on, the bike got chauffeured around all day between appointments. drove past where you live about 5 times I think. I gave up on going to work around lunchtime, so I avoided the winds.

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September 02, 2010 02:42pm

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Haha! That's one way to do it!

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September 02, 2010 02:48pm

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I left town at 1:30 pm yesterday, and still had the treacle effect...

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September 02, 2010 03:04pm

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I like the shift in wind direction since Winter, I can actually breathe on the Western Freeway now, and my ride times are showing it!

29er - Thats right, 3 inches bigger than yours.

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September 02, 2010 03:36pm

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was spared the headwinds of yesterday and a late start today had little or no wind coming in from the north, got close to a PB on the fixie.

How did you avoid headwinds yesterday? It felt like it was riding into treacle.

it started at the doctors surgery, a simple visit for an updated referral to the dermatologist turned into blood tests, CT scans (checkup coming in October) etc etc. so even though I had the bike in the car and my cycling gear on, the bike got chauffeured around all day between appointments. drove past where you live about 5 times I think. I gave up on going to work around lunchtime, so I avoided the winds.

You still under warrenty? I'd be asking for a refund!

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September 02, 2010 03:38pm

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I like the shift in wind direction since Winter, I can actually breathe on the Western Freeway now, and my ride times are showing it!

Interesting that it has such a big effect. I bet that guy doing research on pollution and cycle commuting would be interested in that.

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September 02, 2010 08:07pm

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I like the shift in wind direction since Winter, I can actually breathe on the Western Freeway now, and my ride times are showing it!

Interesting that it has such a big effect. I bet that guy doing research on pollution and cycle commuting would be interested in that.

Asthma sucks.

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September 02, 2010 08:24pm

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Can any one who rides the bike path at the back of Anaconda Everton Park/Alderly that that has just been rebuilt and re-opened today, explain what my tax $$ achieved??? Wow its all new, but it wasn't that bad before. I would rather they added more paths elsewhere. Happy that it has re-opened, no more taking the roadie across the grass. Although, the narrow bridge was fun.

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September 02, 2010 08:59pm

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Can any one who rides the bike path at the back of Anaconda Everton Park/Alderly that that has just been rebuilt and re-opened today, explain what my tax $$ achieved??? Wow its all new, but it wasn't that bad before. I would rather they added more paths elsewhere. Happy that it has re-opened, no more taking the roadie across the grass. Although, the narrow bridge was fun.

Don't worry Antz, if you live at Clear Mountain, you didn't pay a cent - its BCC rate-payer funded and you'd be in Moreton Bay Regional Council at a guess!

Agree re the narrow bridge - I like a bit of north shore on my commute!

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September 02, 2010 09:07pm

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Can any one who rides the bike path at the back of Anaconda Everton Park/Alderly that that has just been rebuilt and re-opened today, explain what my tax $$ achieved??? Wow its all new, but it wasn't that bad before. I would rather they added more paths elsewhere. Happy that it has re-opened, no more taking the roadie across the grass. Although, the narrow bridge was fun.

Don't worry Antz, if you live at Clear Mountain, you didn't pay a cent - its BCC rate-payer funded and you'd be in Moreton Bay Regional Council at a guess!

Agree re the narrow bridge - I like a bit of north shore on my commute!

Without getting in to detail, I also pay BCC rates too In any case, it is indicative of the way g'ments waste money. Much like the recent roadwork on Eaton's Xing road. A money spend for the sake of spending money. "A making roads Safer Project" my a$$, certainly not safer for cyclists. They widened the road marginally then added armco so that there is less of a shoulder. Sorry, but this one has been bugging me for weeks. I first thought they were finally giving me a real shoulder to ride in, but no

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September 03, 2010 08:27am

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How nice was the weather this morning. Hardly any breeze, so warm it was time for the short sleeve shirt only, lovely.

And set a PB for average speed this morning. Pretty happy with that.

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September 03, 2010 09:47am

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In other news; I had the best ever bus experience today on the way in. You know you get into those situations where you play leap frog with a bus; they pull up to a bus stop, you overtake them, then they overtake you to the next stop, and on it goes.

Well this bus driver today was fantastic! They didn't speed up and then stop in front of me, gave me heaps of room, always checked their mirrors before pulling out, and kept well right when overtaking me. It was a very pleasant experience (compared to some I have had). So much so I have sent a message on the Translink feedback page; I hope the driver gets it, and also has a nice feeling from their efforts.

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September 03, 2010 10:30am

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So much so I have sent a message on the Translink feedback page; I hope the driver gets it, and also has a nice feeling from their efforts.

Great move, I do the same, yes I will complain to Translink about Bus Drivers (will be doing so after yesterdays ride in), I always leave good messages for the nice ones so that they know their driving was appreciated (an appreciative wave also goes a long way I've found too).

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September 03, 2010 10:52am

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So much so I have sent a message on the Translink feedback page; I hope the driver gets it, and also has a nice feeling from their efforts.

Great move, I do the same, yes I will complain to Translink about Bus Drivers (will be doing so after yesterdays ride in), I always leave good messages for the nice ones so that they know their driving was appreciated (an appreciative wave also goes a long way I've found too).

I do the same but generally it's positive feedback nowadays. I've had very few incidents with buses where I've felt threatened. They pass it on to the driver is my understanding.

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September 03, 2010 12:44pm

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Now I wish I wasn't so stuffed going up into griffith Uni last week when I was passed by two busses into he narrow steep bit. didn't try to get numbers

first one gave me a good sized berth so I battled as he went away and stuck my hand up in a wave, then found another one come past. with MORE room. gave that one a wave too.

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September 03, 2010 07:11pm

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I have noticed a difference with BCC council bus drivers over the last 18 months. When I first started commuting into the city the buses were most dangerous part of my ride. Now they are on the most part great - give me space - sit behind me to wait to pull in to a bus stop rather than overtake and cut in. I have no complaints.