Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Nozzle I got use of a car. Will call u

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Today's Sydney Morning Herald article today. Some guy is claiming there is even doping in C grade races! Calling for testing. This all on the day I want to start racing (for the first time) at Heffron in the C grade :shock: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling/uphill-battle-to-keep-pedlars-out-201210...

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Ok just got word I am free again on Saturday arvo. My mum is babysitting my 2 younger ones.
If that is the case, and I'd like to race in group C, can I tag along with someone going to Heffron? Don't have a car and so plan to ride to Maroubra.
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Spotted Geoff Semon on tonights SBS World News. Story on dopey Armstrong. Comment by Steve Hogg and image of Geoff with Steve and his 'Seven' titanium bike

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Lizanne
I have one but am not sure how to use it. Another problem is memory size. With its present 2?GB SD memory card, it only records about 15mins at a time (the last time I got it to work).

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In a time before modern drug testing, when drugs were not frowned upon the way they are today, and riders used to visit wineries and have a tipple, mid stage, before getting back on their bikes to ride to the finish, it's hard to believe Merckx didn't take substances which would be deemed illegal t...

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Ironically, Eddy Merckx was probably the cleanest/drug free champion we'll ever see. Quite the opposite of Lance

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OK I will do C grade.
Not sure if I can make it this Saturday though. Just heard that I may be the taxi driver for my 12yo daughter who is competing in some dance Eisteddfod somewhere in Sydney - definitely not the Inner West. Will confirm.

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As expected, the evidence is damning. However read today's Sydney Morning Herald article by one of the Drs interviewed last night. He points a finger at Cycling Australia too.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling/spo ... 27mzr.html

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Haven't even ridden the course before, assume theyd at least put me in something easier. C grade seems pretty steep to me seeing that the Fasties are riding B grade.
How does this thing work? Need info.

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People still leaving at 2pm from the Cafe this Saturday?
Never been to Heffron, let alone race there. Would like to try out in a D grade race. Assume that is where one starts.

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Must of dug hard to find the picture from 2009

Googled term 'impaled cyclist' in Google (images) and you appeared in the second line of pics.
Wasn't looking for you. Thought it was funny that a pic of a DHBC member came up.

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Those brittles are dangerous. Hazard for us cyclist.
Who knows what can happen ....

Source: http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... highlight=

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I use to think they were weight sensors but have since been told they detect metal, therefore prompting the traffic lights to change in ones favour.
Of course in practice, we know this never works.

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New drive set crank on today. Happy

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I am glad to report that this dark period in the history of DHBC has passed, hopefully never to return. Can't be as bad as the Sydney World Naked Bike Ride. Very plausible for a DHBC contingent in the near future. Closer to home than u think. I know one of the organizers of this bike ride lives in ...

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Who do you recognise in the video?

Didnt really have a good look, but I did recognise Anthony and Alex. Think Gi was there too, but not sure. Didnt see u though.
Who is the guy riding the recumbent?

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Daylight Saving will begin again in New South Wales on Sunday 7 October 2012 at 2:00 am, when clocks will be put forward one hour.

http://www.nsw.gov.au/daylight-saving

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You missed out on the action

2009 is a bit before my time.
Only joined the club a little over a year ago.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kucfy9HCVUE

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As some of you may know, my right pedal literally came off/stripped the thread off my old Shimano 600 cranks. Dont ask how it happened, it just did. Anyway, managed to find another RH Shimano 600 crank on ebay. It is on its way to me as we speak. Tried to get the old cranks off today but without luc...

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There's a few Johns and I don't know which one you are ...

..... the fast one

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I want I want I want. I've wanted one of these bikes since i was a kid. but i have never found a frame in my size that was also, in the country, not cracked, and withing my price range. i'm offerig a $10 000 reward if anyone does find one in my size! Lizanne Not sure what size this frame is, but it...

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If anyone is interested:

Bicycle film festival screening 5 + 6, Saturday, October 27, 2012
near Hyde Pk, I assume

http://www.meetup.com/cycle-sydney/even ... grp&rv=ea1

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Someone from the DHBC bunch, I assume the Fasties or Middies, left a small container of 'Blistex lip conditioner cream' on one of the tables at the M'ville Rd Cafe. I have it with me if you'd like it back.

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Been looking around and the Cinelli Spinaci bars look interesting.
Come across info that claims the UCI banned them around 1991, does this still stand today?

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBCISPINL/c ... extensions

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Too many bikes and too little space. Making space on the walls, even that running out.
Not willing to buy another unless it's Eddy's 1972 Hour Record titanium framed bike, picked up for a reasonable $50.

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I read the news report earlier. Cavendish appeared to claim he was hit hard. Personally I can't see him getting hit 'hard'

. Correct me if I am wrong. Seemed to largely go over his helmet.
No excuses for the idiot spectator.

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Getting interested in different steel tubing variants. Only ridden straight Reynolds 531 and 531c bikes. However even with the straight 531 bikes, I find a significant difference between different bikes. Did a quick search and found the following very subjective assessment. Super Vitus 980 = Lightne...

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Have a look at the lugwork from the US-based custom bicycle builder. Incredible.

http://www.columbinecycle.com/bicycles.php

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How difficult are the climbs? Had a look at the MC Cyclery website and there was no geographical info available.

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Beet root - new super food.
Heard of the benefits of beetroot before. Yet another article on its benefits in sport, in the Sydney Morning Herald.

http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-an ... 26392.html

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I also have a compact crank set. I'm also happy to slide into granny gear when the going gets tough. I figure if I'm going to carry Granny up the hills she needs to earn her keep. I used a 'half-step' gear set up Artillery Hill once. What is a half step? In the good old days, when men were men, a g...

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Manly Retro Ride Sun 23 Sept, 9.30am.
Should we organise a DHBC contingent?

http://www.mec.org.au/index.php?view=de ... Itemid=153

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Nice one Doug

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Sounds good. I have no objections.

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Sounds good to me. I'll be available until about 29 September when I'm going away. Then we'd better get cracking. Our ride along the Bourke St Cycleway was nice but maybe we could do a similar run to that one, with variations. At that one we ended up near Finger Wharf. Any suggestions for potential...

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I believe Ben Bowden is the designer. He died in 1998.

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Perhaps we could go to Waterfall with the C25s then drop in to RNP from there? I was pretty cooked by Waterfall riding with the C28s on the weekend

That's because we were the Middies.

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Found an interesting website on past attempts at weight reduction.

http://www.43bikes.com/vintage-weight-weenie.html

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Any takers?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Origina ... 51a12eda98

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Haven't measured my Heart Rate during the weekly Waterfall runs since early February this year. For several months after, due to unfortunate circumstances, I laid off Waterfall for a few months, but started back on it from about June. Been pushing hard/training since then but no idea of my progress....

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Can't remember when we had our last vintage ride, must be months ago.
Think a ride through the city and other related activity will be nice. The weather is lovely this time of year.
Any suggestions?

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Well done Eleri. That's the 2nd bunch of guys you've beaten in as many months.
The (male) Valley Wheelers' saving grace is we didnt spew

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i think it's too big

Not with 1970s high heel platform shoes!

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Hmmm, looks very interesting.

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Bike was given to me by my brother in law who bought the bike new in 1985. Coincidentally he bought it in Singapore (where I am from) when he was there as a member of the Australian Dragon Boat team. He rode it till about 1993, and sat in the garage ever since. He says the components are original, a...

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does the front derailleur work?

Unlike my red Alcone road bike, this one works very nicely.

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Was given a new-old bike last week. A mid-1980s Raleigh (with Panasonic colours) road bike with 531c tubing. http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/RaleighSideProfile1-1.jpg http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/RaleighCranks.jpg http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc21...

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DHBC are on track to win this title, why jeopardise it? The only reason LACC are proposing this is because they can't beat you in the usual way.

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Did my first Middies ride this week and loved it.
Thighs a bit sore and hesitant driving due to potential cramping (cant brake properly

) but nothing a little massage cant fix. Feel better today. Thanks guys.

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Nice.
Would be a bit warm with our Sydney summer heat, but nice during winter.

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Just goes to show people get things wrong all the time.
Got this image off the Bicycle Network Australia forum. People assume that it was taken around 1900 to 1910.

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36kmph on a bicycle path!
Never been on the M7 bike path. Only used the M4 path from Homebush to Parramatta, and it was rather narrow.
Assume the M7 is safer.

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the 28's the hammer gets dropped at Marrickville to the Princes Highway. This is the most technical and worst road surface of the whole ride. Glad to hear others feel the same way. Thought it was just me. Once out of horrible stretch, I feel quite comfortable. About time council resurfaced that road.

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I'll leave Marc to work out his own points

Lost count.
Someone needs to invent unpuncturable race tyres. Either that or eliminate all beer bottle smashing bogans in the Shire area.

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What a boost for commuters. Encourage the less athletic to commute. Linking smartphone technology is a natural progression. Launched in 2009 but only heard of this now

Hope it hasn't flopped.

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.... intravenously administered I am sure

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Sounds like this guy had too much time and money on hand.
Needed to chill out, enjoy the pain, wear a false moustache and join the Valley Wheelers.

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I'm hoping we'll see Jacob at Saturday Slowies if he can get up that early!

Would be great to have Jacob in the DHBC.

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Love the little kids bicycle. That kid doesnt look older than 3 or 4 max.

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By the way - The official Carbon Cranks 2013 Team has been selected.
....... Doublas Kirkham

Doublas Kirkham?
Must be Dougie's brother. In that case, the Derailleurs lay claim to Douglas first!

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Hey, DHBC's Front and Rear Derailleurs are on the front page of the CNSW report! That is a win in itself! javascript:%20OpenWindow('/image.asp?image=96101,%2096102,%2096103&display=0','Image','toolbar=no,width=600,height=600,location=no,directories=no,%20status=no,%20menubar=no,scrollbars=no,res...

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Hilarious report, but so true John!
And don't forget, we had the oldest and most unique bikes at the comp. Big plus.
DHBC are not only fast (not the 'Derailleurs') but also fun.

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Our number 1 goal was to beat the time of the mens DHBC dawdlers, who were now split into 2 teams, The "Front" and "Rear Derailleurs". Ok so now we had 2 teams to beat ...... All I can say is.....WE BEAT THE BOYS.....goal achieved. Woohoo. ....... Next year "Derailleurs&quo...

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Adrian, dont feel obliged to get up so early just to accompany me! However if you planned to do this anyway, I'll meet u at the cafe at 6am.
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Anyone planning to go for a mid-week ride tomorrow morning, 6am? (Wed 18 July)
Need to get as many K's as I can before the weekend TTs near Nowra.

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Wow, 140K + hills

Legends.

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An interesting tip given to me by a XC motocross racer / mtb rider If you are coming into a corner and you want to scrub speed and not have the rear lock up is to put the rear brake on and pedal against it. This sounds like the old 'left foot braking' trick. They were used by the British Motor Corp...

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Have fun guys. Wish I could be there.
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Cant make it tonight. Have fun

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'Tete en cours'e (1973) www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMIhCjAbaNw Classy production. No commentary. Largely a doco on Eddy Merckx. Comes in 8 parts on youtube. 'Greatest Show on Earth' (1974) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8oh9gy7uvs The entire 80min doco is on youtube in one download. Cheesy music and l...

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Great, looking forward to the 40K run and not to mention the sleepover club. Havent been to one since the mid 70s!

Who'd like to venture to identify those famous gentlemen in the pic? I think I know all of them but the guy in the Molteni jersey. Could it be Jan?

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http://www.britishpathe.com/video/cycli ... ry/cycling

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Been reading up a bit on this and have not come up with a definitive answer.
I know CNSW has trained some DHBC riders, was braking technique discussed and/or taught?

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Would prefer something on a Friday, so wouldn't have to worry about falling off to sleep at work the next day

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OK I will make it too. Have to confirm with the wife and kids first, but should be okay. Will be droopy eyed for Saturday slowies though.

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An update by Michael O'Reilly from the Sydney Morning Herald:

http://www.smh.com.au/executive-style/f ... 213xu.html

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I acquired an old UK made, 531 Reynolds frame a few weeks ago. Got everything up and running, but at the last minute found the quill stem was stuck. The expander wedge at the bottom on the stem has fallen off the main nut and can be heard inside the fork steerer tube. I need to get this back on agai...

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Something that should go up for discussion at the DHBC committee level maybe. Heaps of service based organisations in the Inner West. If we put out feelers, something will definitely come up. On a side note, I believe the DHBC has a 6 seater tandem (handbuilt by Alcon back in the 60s or early 70s) w...

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Hi Drew
Not sure how you posted the pics but I use photobucket.com to post my pics on this forum.
Look forward to seeing the bike.
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Found some adverts for Alcone bikes. Was told Lionel Cox was a regular fixture down at the Canterbury Velodrome at Tempe and a longtime DHBC member.

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Phil
Great photos. Would be nice if you provided more info on him.

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Fantastic news Marc. Pity that you had to go through all that BS though.

All good BS must end eventually.

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Just got back from Downing Centre Court this morning. Jacob (lawyer) was claiming costs from the NSW Police. As many of you know, my conviction was thrown out of court on the 8th June. The magistrate agreed the Police were liable for costs because they were in receipt of all evidence at an early sta...

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Adrian
A few of us in the DHBC 'Valley Wheeler' group plan to enter 2 teams (riding vintage steel bikes only).
We are only doing the TT on Saturday, unless there is a change in plans.

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The latest on the 'Traffic' driver from the Sydney Cyclist forum: (QUOTE) "Kicking myself. I am pretty sure I was hassled this morning by the male "Traffic" driver and I didn't realise till too late and therefore didn't take their rego. Grrrrr! I have passed on the few details I could...

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Hi Guys, I have a copy & happy to loan.

Happy to borrow

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I bought this as a standalone frame late last year - see earlier posting. Paintwork badly damaged but the essence still there. Put it together with as period correct parts - as much as I could afford. I strongly believe this bike had an Osgear set up, but couldnt afford to replace this. The Alcon na...

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Where did all that rain go?

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Doubt if he'd be showing his face around CP in the coming weeks or even months.
Answering Rhys' question: No.

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Phil
Looking forward to the pics

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Looking back with the benefit of hindsight, I think the 2 funniest things that happened that day was when; At the start of the hearing, obviously annoyed at me going to court over a lousy $59 infringement notice, bringing in 4 witnesses, a lawyer and an 'expert witness' from Cycling NSW. The magistr...

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Dougie was the star witness. Apparently the magistrate took a liking to Doug's testimony. Wasnt present when Doug was cross examined (I had to be out of the courtroom because I was taking the stand next). By the time I took the stand, you could see the magistrate was preoccupied with writing his sum...

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Forgot to mention, Stuart H's invaluable video evidence! If Stuart wasnt there with his trusty helmet cam, it would have been much harder to convince the magistrate. Thanks Stuart.

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Regarding the Slowies accident at Centennial Park on Sat 18 Feb 2012. I was knocked off my bike while doing paceline training with my DHBC mates, after a black Audi SUV swerved into our side of the road. Luckily no one else fell but I was banged up quite bad at the time. Funny thing is that the poli...

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Yep, no probs with photos, but want to set it up first. Looks like a late 70s or early 80s bike but missing its Shimano 600 arabesque derailleur and down tube shifters. Wheels and new tyres have to be sorted out too. Uses 27 inch wheels. Will post in the Vintage bike forum.

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Spotted Marian and Geoff too today at about 1pm. Crossing at lights on Gardiners Road, next to Bunnings Mascot. Both wore identical bright orange rain jackets. Was bucketing down at the time. Ironically on the way to pick up a new acquisition - vintage 'Bob Jackson' UK touring bike.

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