Since the Deloraine weekend we have been enjoying some calm, sunny weather. The days start with a frost and temps of -2 or -3°C building to a maximum around 10°-12°C if we are lucky.
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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's now 2023 and I have 3 bikes. 2 e-recumbents and the Brompton.
Riding with the NW Group
After 2 weeks of grey skies, wind, fog, rain and other crap brought about by a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (so the weatherman said this morning), it was approaching the weekend to visit Deloraine, a visit chosen by the NW Tasmania riding group of Bicycle Network. I had suggested the rides as possibilities at the December meet where rides for the next year were up for discussion. Both were picked and, as I suggested them, I was elected to lead them.
As the time approached I regularly checked the 7 day weather forecast, hoping for some rideable conditions. This is what happened.
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