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by SuzieSpiro
13 Jan 2013, 08:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Easy paced Kurnell ride - January 20
Replies: 30
Views: 8036

Re: Easy paced Kurnell ride - January 20

Hi Jess Long time no speak! Michael my husband mentioned he saw you in Marrickville yesterday (Sat 12/1) and you suggested this Kurnell ride might be a good ride for me to come along to, to slowly get back into cycling. The last time I rode with the 'Slowies' group was August 2011 .... so 1.5 years ...
by SuzieSpiro
31 Mar 2011, 13:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: MASSBUG Chocolate ride - photo opp this Friday morning....
Replies: 4
Views: 1206

MASSBUG Chocolate ride - photo opp this Friday morning....

Hi All If anyone is free tomorrow Friday, 1 April at 9am , there will be a photographer from the Inner West Courier at Adora Chocolates (10 Homer St, Earlwood .. near Cooks River bike path.. on the Marrickville/Earlwood border) taking photos to promote the upcoming MASSBUG chocolate & fine food ...
by SuzieSpiro
27 Feb 2011, 19:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Todays idiot on slowies
Replies: 16
Views: 3544

Re: Todays idiot on slowies

Yikes! I obviously missed all the excitement on Saturday (well, if you could call it that).. Glad to hear everyone is OK, if perhaps a little shaken. Excellent video, Geoff - I now know how useful "helmet-cam" can be. Good that everyone kept their cool, that's the best way to get a success...
by SuzieSpiro
27 Nov 2010, 13:29
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: DHBC Women's Day - Saturday November 27
Replies: 6
Views: 3514

Re: DHBC Women's Day - Saturday November 27

Yes indeed, very good work - thanks for Camilla & Jess for the organising & announcements and Simon, Eleri & Stuart for their efficient reporting skills. Look forward to seeing the end results... I'm sure they will be fantastic!
by SuzieSpiro
03 Sep 2010, 09:51
Forum: Mountain
Topic: Birkebeinerrittet Cross Country bicycle race ...
Replies: 0
Views: 1277

Birkebeinerrittet Cross Country bicycle race ...

Thought the mountain bike crowd might be interested in this one...

http://www.birkebeiner.no/English/Birkebeinerrittet/
by SuzieSpiro
31 Jul 2010, 11:12
Forum: Conversation
Topic: I love Sydney Bike Lanes & Cycleways...
Replies: 2
Views: 1065

I love Sydney Bike Lanes & Cycleways...

For those on Facebook, show your support of the Bourke St cycleway and join the folllowing groups. Share the love!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-Sydney- ... 1789627399
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=136334329719575
by SuzieSpiro
05 Jun 2010, 18:03
Forum: Conversation
Topic: NSW Bike Plan - DHBC rates a mention!
Replies: 1
Views: 743

NSW Bike Plan - DHBC rates a mention!

Hi All - DHBC rates a mention in the NSW Bike Plan.. nice photo, Geoff and Ryan!
http://www.pcal.nsw.gov.au/__data/asset ... an_WEB.pdf

(just enter page 35 in the search box at the top of the page)
by SuzieSpiro
14 Feb 2010, 16:39
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: DHBC Club 2010 Winter Apparel order: Come and get it!
Replies: 128
Views: 52674

Jersey & Windvest order

1x Womens Jersey - M
1x Windvest - M

Pretty please!

Have transferred $$ by EFT today.
Cheers
Sue (SuzieSpiro)

P.S. Thanks mikesbytes for the reminder via Michael!!
by SuzieSpiro
06 Nov 2009, 20:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 350 Cyclists
Replies: 11
Views: 2535

Toff snuck in 2 photos!!
Number 1 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulboundy ... 684603208/

Number 2 - http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulboundy/4078989988/

Does this mean there are only 349 cyclists now?!
by SuzieSpiro
03 Nov 2009, 20:23
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

Gong Ride

Hi everyone, As most know, I ended up riding with my girlfriends Toni, Loretta and Lisa as part of 'Annettes Army', a group of parents and kids from St Andrews Primary school, Malabar. One of the mums at the school, Annette has MS and is looking after 2 primary aged daughters on her own. We did the ...
by SuzieSpiro
26 Oct 2009, 07:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

Gong Ride

Hi everyone Just wanted to let you know I'm STILL waiting on my bib number for the Gong Ride. I registered on 30 August for the 90kms ride, but still no bib or jersey (I ordered a ladies Gong Ride jersey) as yet. Also FYI - I'm now riding with my girlfriends Toni & Loretta doing the 58kms versio...
by SuzieSpiro
19 Sep 2009, 12:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

Gong Ride

Excellent, so far that's Brian, Nada and myself for the Gong Slowies group. Oh and Nada tells me she's on a tandem with James. Additional Slowies most welcome!
by SuzieSpiro
30 Aug 2009, 19:31
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

Sydney to the Gong Ride 2009

Hey Kids All those gentle reminders from Weiyun have finally had their effect - I'm all signed up for the (gulp) 90km version of the Gong Ride! Now I know that realistically there is NO chance I'm going to do 90kms in less than 4 hrs ('cos I did 56kms in 3.5 hrs in 2007 and I'm on a hybrid). So unli...
by SuzieSpiro
17 Jun 2009, 22:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
Replies: 368
Views: 57171

Flat Tyre Competition

OK - have updated now... 1/2 point to Yenwenyi! Cheers, Suzanne 17 jimmy 16 15 14 Glenno 13 12 11 10 09 08.5 timyone 08 07 Camilla 06 mikesbytes 05 Huw, Terry, Kate 04.5 04 Simon, Lindsay 03.5 Alex, Micklan, yenwenyi 03 Simon S 02.5 02 Geoffs, TBone, Wallman 01.5 Mark L 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun, 0.75 ...
by SuzieSpiro
13 Jun 2009, 16:12
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
Replies: 368
Views: 57171

Flat Tyre Competition

Got my first ever flat tyre (rear tyre) at Centennial Park last Saturday (6 June)after 2 years - I think those Mr Tuffy tyre liners certainly have helped in the past, considering the amount of commuting I do. Yenwenyi and Jono kindly assisted in the repair work and many DHBC riders stopped to check ...
by SuzieSpiro
21 Mar 2009, 18:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: MASSBUG chocolate ride
Replies: 6
Views: 1596

MASSBUG Chocolate Ride

Hi Belinda and Tim I'm going to be doing the MASSBUG chocolate ride next Saturday, along with my friends Sam and Kristie. So feel free to join us. We've yet to arrange a Marrickville "meeting point", but at the very least we will definitely be at Petersham for the 8.45am for 9am start. Che...
by SuzieSpiro
08 Mar 2009, 09:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Gear Up Girl ride - 7 March 2009 - photo
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

Actually Mike it was the boys in blue. They were the only boys who were allowed to ride with us. They got paid overtime to ride with chicks on bikes. A tough job but someone's got to do it... they looked like they were having a REALLY tough time of it - not! :D
by SuzieSpiro
07 Mar 2009, 15:40
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Gear Up Girl ride - 7 March 2009 - photo
Replies: 4
Views: 1395

Gear Up Girl ride - 7 March 2009 - photo

Hi - here is a photo from the Gear Up Girl ride (Cronulla to Homebush) which Jess and I rode in today, along with her friends Harmony and ?? (sorry Jess forgot the other girl's name) and my friend Toni who I ride with on the Marrickville Bike Bus. After a slightly earlier than normal Saturday start,...
by SuzieSpiro
16 Feb 2009, 09:59
Forum: Conversation
Topic: "Gear Up Girl" ride - Sat, 7 March 2009
Replies: 3
Views: 1356

Gear Up Girl ride - March 7th

Hey Jess - back again. The spare registration for 'Gear Up Girl' is yours! Just need your address details so we can post you the number and information pack. Can you email me to my work email address with your contact details - my work email is (** removing this as per Stuart's suggestion/Jess has n...
by SuzieSpiro
16 Feb 2009, 09:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: "Gear Up Girl" ride - Sat, 7 March 2009
Replies: 3
Views: 1356

Gear up Girl Ride (March 7th)

Hey Jess Have we got a deal for you - the girl I'm riding with, Toni had another friend Sandra who was meant to be riding in this event. However Sandra has discovered she's got a friend's wedding on the same day. So Sandra is offering her registration to whoever wants it - free of charge! Now that's...
by SuzieSpiro
08 Feb 2009, 16:19
Forum: Conversation
Topic: "Gear Up Girl" ride - Sat, 7 March 2009
Replies: 3
Views: 1356

"Gear Up Girl" ride - Sat, 7 March 2009

Hello all cycling women out there! Just wanted to make you aware of the "Gear Up Girl" ride taking place on Saturday 7 March. The ride started last year and encourages women of all ages and levels to come along and cycle in a safe and fun environment. It starts at Cronulla beach at 7.30am ...
by SuzieSpiro
11 Jan 2009, 14:41
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
Replies: 7
Views: 2421

Amy Gillett Ride

Hi Jono - glad to hear everything went well on the ride and you made it safe and sound to the finish line. Sounds like you had a great time - and 120 kms is quite an achievement! Cheers, Suzanne
by SuzieSpiro
02 Jan 2009, 09:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Ride-It Membership
Replies: 2
Views: 905

Ride-It Membership cost

Hi Jimmy
I renewed my Ride-It Membership on-line at the end of Oct 2008 and they charged $66 to my Visa card. Cycling Australia don't make it exactly easy to locate how much membership costs, do they?! Cheers, Suzanne
by SuzieSpiro
01 Jan 2009, 17:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Amy Gillett Ride Victoria
Replies: 3
Views: 1324

Amy's Ride

Hi Jono Just sponsored you for $20. Funny, I just returned from Geelong/Great Ocean Road yesterday. You are going to have an awesome time, Victorians are so much nicer to cyclists than NSW motorists! All the best and I look forward to hearing all about it. You will be pleased to know the weather is ...
by SuzieSpiro
01 Jan 2009, 17:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bike Bus
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Bike Bus

Hi Mike Let me know if you have any questions about the Marrickville - Sydney CBD Bike Bus. I normally ride with Fiona and the Bike Bus, but won't be doing so again until 12 January when I go back to work from holidays (I will however be doing the usual Saturday Slowies rides in the meantime). Cheer...
by SuzieSpiro
25 Nov 2008, 20:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Centenary Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 2326

Centenary Dinner

Oops sorry Simon - meant to say thanks for doing the photos. Great job!
by SuzieSpiro
25 Nov 2008, 20:10
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Centenary Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 2326

Centenary Dinner

Yes many thanks indeed to all those that put in such hard work to make the centenary dinner happen, we had a great time. Good venue and great company! DHBC is such a welcoming group, there are all shapes, sizes and personalities but somehow we all get on well together. Thanks to Lindsay, Adrian, Chr...
by SuzieSpiro
15 Nov 2008, 10:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Centenary Dinner - 22nd November 2008
Replies: 18
Views: 3777

Centenary Dinner - have now paid for 2 tickets - thanks!

Hi Chris'toff'pher and hello Lindsay, for your info I've transferred $130 into the DHBC club account just now - for 2 tickets for my husband Michael and I for the 'Galah' (as Lindsay calls it) dinner. It will be coming from Bank of QLD, I've put a reference on it of 'S Spiropoulos'.

Cheers
Suzanne
by SuzieSpiro
14 Nov 2008, 20:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Centenary Dinner - 22nd November 2008
Replies: 18
Views: 3777

Centenary Dinner

Hi everyone, Michael and I will be at the centerary dinner! Have noted change of venue. Will beam our $$'s into the Club's account by tommorrow. Looking forward to it already! Cheers, Suzanne :)
by SuzieSpiro
09 Aug 2008, 17:34
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Newspaper article on the inner workings of the NRMA
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

Thanks Adrian - yes read this today. Alan Evans is such a muppet. Why let the facts get in the way of a good media opportunity?!
by SuzieSpiro
20 Jul 2008, 16:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?
Replies: 106
Views: 18302

Gong Ride

Hello All I'm happy to do the 56kms 'Short and Scenic' Gong ride (which I did last year) from Heathcote to Wollongong. Last year we left Heathcote at 8.30am, had a short break in the Royal National Park for an early pre-ordered lunch and continued on to cross the finish line just on 12noon. Then cau...
by SuzieSpiro
09 Jun 2008, 11:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cruiser Bikes - Felt Germany website
Replies: 4
Views: 2133

Cruiser Bikes - Felt Germany website

Thought these bikes were very different! Just the thing for cruising around the inner west ...

http://www.felt.de/cruiser.php?id=16
http://www.felt.de/cruiser.php?id=13
http://www.felt.de/cruiser.php?id=5
by SuzieSpiro
09 Jun 2008, 11:20
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Introduce yourselves
Replies: 97
Views: 69176

Handle: SuzieSpiro
Real name: Suzanne Spiropoulos
Bike: My faithful Felt Trevisa hybrid commuter bike
Best known for: Keeping up with the road bikes at Saturday Slowies!
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by SuzieSpiro
05 Apr 2008, 15:22
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: New Baby Girl - Prospective Member
Replies: 13
Views: 6054

Congrats on the birth of Audrey

Hi Grant Hi Gill
Congrats on the birth of Audrey - glad to hear all are doing well!
Cheers
Suzanne

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