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, who knows, an electric bicycle may make an appearance down the track

1st S24O ride in Spring 2019

It took some hours to find all my camping equipment that had been stored in cupboards to overwinter after our return from South Australia. Yes, it’s been that long since I camped out with a trike.

Challenges on Schedule

2019 is 75% done. Annual Challenge is 75% done. That means I have caught up and here we go with the last quarter of the year.

It’s getting warmer

At last. While the weather is still presenting overnight frosts, the days are getting warmer. The Equinox is upon us and soon we will be on “Summer Time” once more. All this makes for happy cycling.

Two good Spring Rides

Yes, it’s Spring at last. We are still experiencing early morning frozen bird baths but, with the sun rising earlier, they turn to water by ride time.

Odd Jobs and the Tweed Ride 2019

This is a different sort of Wattle – an Ovens Wattle. Most of the Silver Wattle blossom is over now and it’s the turn of other varieties.

Back on Target for 2019

Well, almost. Two thirds of the year through and my kilometre count for the year approaches 4,000. The goal for August was reached and surpassed so things are looking good for the last third of the year and hitting the 2019 target of 6,000 kilometers.

Getting on with it

After June and July’s poor performance I have to catch up in order to succeed in my challenge to self for 2019 (ride 6,000k). August has been a “catching up” month. This week has been a 199 kilometre week – how could I not get the missing kilometre!!