We plan to ride to Hobart in a couple of weeks and it was necessary to do an overnighter to test Colin’s new ideas for carrying gear. Well, that and do a decent ride to build some stamina after a lazy few weeks.
Continue reading “Back to Liffey Falls”Author: antc1946
Born in 1946 I learnt to cycle about 10 years later. On a bike with rods connecting brake levers to the brakes - anyone remember those?
I emigrated to Australia (from the UK) in 1974 and moved to Tasmania in 1984.
Bicycles were in my life for most of that time although sometimes they were replaced by motorised two wheels for a bit more excitement. On reaching 70 I decided to stick to pedal power but in 2019 an electric recumbent made an appearance. It is good!
Internet Connections then a Ride
There has been a lot of mainland smoke over Tasmania recently. As you know, Colin and I plan to ride in Victoria in March and the fires are still very busy. So I hopped on the Internet and investigated types of anti-pollution masks available for cyclists.
Continue reading “Internet Connections then a Ride”Gear sorting then a ride
Hmmm. The new lycra style face mask doesn’t seem to be worked properly. The bit supposed to cover cheeks and nose has given up the ghost.
Continue reading “Gear sorting then a ride”Begin 2020 – it's all downhill
Not all downhill of course, first we had to climb Silver Hills Road, Cygnet.
Continue reading “Begin 2020 – it's all downhill”End of 2019. Where are we at?
Well, what I mean is, what is my cycling situation at the end of 2019.
Continue reading “End of 2019. Where are we at?”A puncture (maybe) and finally, an S36O
The Brompton is loaded into the car in it’s folded state. Then it is taken out at the destination, unfolded and made ready for the ride. On last Friday’s Deloraine ride I got that far, kicked out the back wheel to ready for THE OFF and found it didn’t feel right. The front tyre was flat.
Continue reading “A puncture (maybe) and finally, an S36O”Heavy Going Still
The Spring winds this year are proving trying. Any wind over 30kph makes for a difficult ride and when in 40+ kph winds I am just not riding. It’s just not nice. This is, of course, slowing down my approach to completing the 2019 challenge of 6,000 kilometers in the year – but at 94% complete, I am not out of it yet!!!
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