I hope you mend quickly Glen. Although the situation is slowly improving, Australian roads are inhabited by too many careless bogans who don't look out for cyclists and have little regard for other road users.
Cycling in Europe is quite different, people give you a wide berth. In Canberra the Government bus drivers are often the worst offenders...
I used to ride a lot in the Snowy Mts and had no issues, the locals would patiently wait till it was safe to pass. Come the winter time things changed with the out of town Yuppies driving at max speeds and hardly moving over to pass.
My seat on my hybrid is prostate friendly however I do find it uncomfortable after 25km rides or more, does anyone have good recommendations for good touring seats that are prostate friendly?
Have a look at SQLab seats.
I use an SMP Glider, pretty good, but they aren't very wallet friendly
Glen, all the best for a speedy recovery. I note it was a homeowner who came to your aid, not the muppet that caused this. Makes it even worse. OTOH, you possibly were in better hands that way.
Still riding myself Matt, 5 days a week around the back roads of Coota, use a Giant Defy Advanced Pro, not a racing bike but an endurance model, helps keep the Doctor away at my age..
Still riding myself Matt, 5 days a week around the back roads of Coota, use a Giant Defy Advanced Pro, not a racing bike but an endurance model, helps keep the Doctor away at my age..
Hey John, Good to hear you're still doing well , I thought you were considering moving from Coota?
Anyone tried Track Cycling? Fixed gear no brakes. When you hit the 32-45 degree inclined bends they virtually sling shot you out increasing your speed ... just remember to keep on peddling.
Anyone tried Track Cycling? Fixed gear no brakes. When you hit the 32-45 degree inclined bends they virtually sling shot you out increasing your speed ... just remember to keep on peddling.
One of the few events in the Olympics I watch
Tried it once, too SCARY being strapped into the pedals on a fixie
Tried it once, too SCARY being strapped into the pedals on a fixie
Yep ... pretty much my experience and that was with just two of us on the track. Imagine with 20 riders. But I still love watching though .. Team Pursuit and the Kierin
Just finished my last week of the rather extreme "Input vs Output" .....
2 hours of paddling the surfski
4 hours of badminton doubles
10 hours on the road bike for 255kms
2 punctures, one at 45kmh really woke me up
changed the stem from 110mm to 100mm -6 degrees
Calories deficit 9200 for the week
BP down to 117/79
Tomorrow I can eat 40% more might even have a beer
Just finished my last week of the rather extreme "Input vs Output" .....
2 hours of paddling the surfski
4 hours of badminton doubles
10 hours on the road bike for 255kms
2 punctures, one at 45kmh really woke me up
changed the stem from 110mm to 100mm -6 degrees
Calories deficit 9200 for the week
BP down to 117/79
Tomorrow I can eat 40% more might even have a beer
I hope you mend quickly Glen. Although the situation is slowly improving, Australian roads are inhabited by too many careless bogans who don't look out for cyclists and have little regard for other road users.
Cycling in Europe is quite different, people give you a wide berth. In Canberra the Government bus drivers are often the worst offenders...
My dad got knocked off his bike in the Pyrenees by a lady who "didn't see him". Hairline fracture at 79. 3 months later he was clear and back doing his daily 80km. The idiots are everywhere unfortunately. Nationality is not a function of the dumbassness out there. May be in Holland there's more bikes than cars so there's safety in numbers? But then again they're all on weed aren't they? Keeps them happy I guess, regardless.
Thanks Marc, I am looking forward to getting the cast off. My kids want me to give up road riding altogether, and are suggesting a nice "lazy boy" recumbent exercise bike. They have a very good point, as I am losing my cardio fitness through lack of riding, and walking does not provide the same effective workout. I had some exposure to recumbent exercise bikes in my cardiac rehab program, importantly there is no pressure on the arms, elbow.
Thanks Marc, I am looking forward to getting the cast off. My kids want me to give up road riding altogether, and are suggesting a nice "lazy boy" recumbent exercise bike. They have a very good point, as I am losing my cardio fitness through lack of riding, and walking does not provide the same effective workout. I had some exposure to recumbent exercise bikes in my cardiac rehab program, importantly there is no pressure on the arms, elbow.
, I thought you were considering moving from Coota?
really woke me up 
might even have a beer 
May be in Holland there's more bikes than cars so there's safety in numbers? But then again they're all on weed aren't they? Keeps them happy I guess, regardless.
