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's now 2023 and I have 3 bikes. 2 e-recumbents and the Brompton.

Preparing for Touring

The weather is still at odds and ends, cold one day and good the next but, we want to tour. Let’s get the panniers loaded and start the season with a good S24O. There was a plan for a few days away starting tomorrow but the rain is coming in and plans to hang around until Wednesday. Some dry areas on the mainland had a good soaking yesterday – looks like our rain starts this evening.

Enjoying (TV) cycling

It’s been a good week. Being retired I can view TV when I want and this week our multi-cultural TV channel (SBS) has been streaming a daily précis of both the Tour de France and the Giro Rosa. What a way to start the day, coffee in hand, watching cycling nobility, male and female. Inspiring and more to follow next week. Go Richie (Porte).

OK – what has this inspired me to do? Anything?