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Forum: Commuting
05-15-23, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,449,453
Posted By adxdopefish

New Bag Day!

Last week I ordered the Ortlieb Commuter-Bag Two, which has arrived. It looks great!
I'm working from home for the next few days, but looking forward to trying it out on the commute later in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 276,513
Posted By adxdopefish

I used to be similar to you, WJordan. I would sit...

I used to be similar to you, WJordan. I would sit and worry about what other people would think if I were to partake in a particular event, or try something out of the ordinary. So I would end up...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By adxdopefish

I think this is fantastic news on both counts! ...

I think this is fantastic news on both counts!

Due to her decision to ride in, coupled with this deal she has made with you, you are BOTH going to become more healthy from her commuting.

Well...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,373
Posted By adxdopefish

I suffered from just that, both yesterday and...

I suffered from just that, both yesterday and today.

And I HATE using it as an excuse, because it's not like it's something that has to stop us from riding. We know the answer, and usually it...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By adxdopefish

This is an awesome story. I like your employer...

This is an awesome story. I like your employer for promoting events like this. That seems alien to me, and very cool.

It is funny when I tell people about the places that I ride to, and the...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,373
Posted By adxdopefish

What distance would your work commute be (one...

What distance would your work commute be (one way), Visaliaipa?
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 12:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,915
Posted By adxdopefish

It seems as though some states in the US require...

It seems as though some states in the US require a pushbike to be fitted with a reflector, regardless of lights being fitted. I suppose the Radbot doing both jobs while only having to find one mount...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-11, 12:30 AM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,449,453
Posted By adxdopefish

There are some incredibly nice bikes here. My...

There are some incredibly nice bikes here. My 2007 Specialized Hardrock turned commyter cannot complete with the awesomeness of FunkyStickMan's LHT or Terry66's Salsa Vaya. Beautiful machines!
...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,496
Posted By adxdopefish

That's a real arsehole of a thing to do. ...

That's a real arsehole of a thing to do.

There is a lot of construction in my town. I've had a lot more flats in my car than on my pushbike. Unfortunately they cost more to fix. :-/
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-11, 04:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,057
Posted By adxdopefish

This road riding forum is way too deep for me. ...

This road riding forum is way too deep for me.

I'm going back to commuting.
Forum: Commuting
04-27-11, 02:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 795
Posted By adxdopefish

Do we get to see a pic of said Commuterized...

Do we get to see a pic of said Commuterized Hardrock?

I'll show you mine if you show me yours! ;-P
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-25-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,904
Posted By adxdopefish

Talking VERY cool. That is just freaking...

VERY cool.



That is just freaking incredible! What's the excuse for owning a car again? :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 18,042
Posted By adxdopefish

I found that my only real excuse for not cycling...

I found that my only real excuse for not cycling in bad weather was my gear getting wet - not so much myself.

So I dealt with that situation by getting nice waterproof bags for the gear I need to...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,322
Posted By adxdopefish

I've been looking to see if Australia has...

I've been looking to see if Australia has anything this organised to promote cycling to work. If we do, it is eluding me.

Are there any Aussies reading this who know of any similar bike-to-work...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-11, 10:18 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 18,042
Posted By adxdopefish

It seems as though a friend of mine has been...

It seems as though a friend of mine has been reading my blog (which I have only just really started writing) and has put some serious consideration into riding her bike to work. She is keen to go for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 18,042
Posted By adxdopefish

I agree. It's stupidly difficult. Especially when...

I agree. It's stupidly difficult. Especially when they are asking how that can save more money and get fit. And here is this perfect solution but it just gets ignored.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-24-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 18,042
Posted By adxdopefish

The price of petrol is among one of the reasons I...

The price of petrol is among one of the reasons I am now commuting to work by bike. My work is not far away, and when I do take the pushbike I always take routes that are many times the distance of...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 709
Posted By adxdopefish

Picked up groceries and had a cappuccino in a...

Picked up groceries and had a cappuccino in a bleach-free paper cup.

I will be taking a motorcycle to a nearby Island today (a popular tourist destination). I probably could ride but it's quite...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 199,127
Posted By adxdopefish

Ahh stealing someones saddle is a crappy thing to...

Ahh stealing someones saddle is a crappy thing to do. That happened to me back in high school - and the kid who did it was laughing at me and the fact I would have to ride home without a seat. The...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By adxdopefish

Well I am going to bring up an old thread here....

Well I am going to bring up an old thread here. Apologies. :)

A local bike store is stocking a 2011 Focus Wasgo and it looks to be a fantastic machine for the price. I was just wondering if anyone...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-11, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,322
Posted By adxdopefish

I agree with most people here. The first thing I...

I agree with most people here. The first thing I thought when I saw the thread title was "I'll ride to work, the same way I do every day".

But having read some of the other posts here, I think I...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-11, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 199,127
Posted By adxdopefish

This is what I love about commuters. They just...

This is what I love about commuters. They just make it work no matter what! If the solution is just to crank harder, so be it. :D

So much more awesome than just taking the car. :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-15-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,184
Posted By adxdopefish

My story is similar to ecovelo's. I love running,...

My story is similar to ecovelo's. I love running, but my right knee hates it.

Lucky for me, I have found cycling. So far the body has no complaints. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 06:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,185
Posted By adxdopefish

Twit.tv this week in tech

Twit.tv this week in tech
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 06:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,553
Posted By adxdopefish

In Australia it is our hot wet season. Our...

In Australia it is our hot wet season. Our winters are perfect for riding in this area.
Can I join this whinge thready anyway? :D
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-15-11, 07:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,106
Posted By adxdopefish

Valid point! The skies opened up and poured...

Valid point!

The skies opened up and poured down again today. Saw a little bit of blue at 2pm for about 10 minutes and then the rains continued.

I love the rain, but I've had enough this year.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-11, 07:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,310
Posted By adxdopefish

I hope not to meet anyone like your girlfriend...

I hope not to meet anyone like your girlfriend any time soon - because I would be in serious trouble.

If you are going to spend any amount of time on your bike, you are going to kill some animals,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-11, 04:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 936
Posted By adxdopefish

Subscribed to thread. I'm too young to...

Subscribed to thread.

I'm too young to comment, but I felt some emotions rise as I read your post.

- Brad
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-11, 03:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,053
Posted By adxdopefish

I don't blame you at all.

I don't blame you at all.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-11, 03:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,053
Posted By adxdopefish

Hey guys. At the end of the article, on the...

Hey guys. At the end of the article, on the second page of it, the Cracked.com writer writes the following...



So I think even HE knows that he is full of __it. :)

Sounds like he himself...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-13-11, 03:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,106
Posted By adxdopefish

As Machka would know, it's been a little bit wet...

As Machka would know, it's been a little bit wet in North Queensland for the past couple of weeks. My commuter isn't set up for wet weather right now (I know, not much of a commuter if it can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-11, 06:14 AM
Replies: 21,356
Views: 5,274,841
Posted By adxdopefish

That's a sexy looking machine robncircus. Not...

That's a sexy looking machine robncircus. Not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous!

Let us know how the trail/trial run goes tomorrow. :)
Forum: Commuting
03-06-11, 02:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 749
Posted By adxdopefish

What year model is the Hardrock, out of curiosity?

What year model is the Hardrock, out of curiosity?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 295,586
Posted By adxdopefish

Nice ride yesterday out to the local wildlife...

Nice ride yesterday out to the local wildlife viewing area. Looking forward to it again next weekend. :)
http://runkeeper.com/user/bradrowden/activity/27544894
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 546
Posted By adxdopefish

There's no need to rub it in :-)

There's no need to rub it in :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-11, 04:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 546
Posted By adxdopefish

Bloody awful temperatures up here in Townsville...

Bloody awful temperatures up here in Townsville today. I did an early ride on the MTB mainly on road but took a gravel path for about 12 kilometers to a wildlife viewing area on the town common....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-02-11, 05:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,106
Posted By adxdopefish

I'm in. :) I was thinking that I would wait until...

I'm in. :) I was thinking that I would wait until March to start this one... Took me about 5 minutes to realise IT IS MARCH.

I better get the mileage up!
Forum: Commuting
02-22-11, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 199,127
Posted By adxdopefish

Sunrise like that is worth getting up for!

Sunrise like that is worth getting up for!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 12:28 AM
Replies: 21,356
Views: 5,274,841
Posted By adxdopefish

A boring necessary purchase today. Missed...

A boring necessary purchase today.

Missed out on my early morning ride because I snapped my crappy tire levels doing maintenance last night.

Asked the LBS to give me tyre irons that won't...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-11, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,449,453
Posted By adxdopefish

I would LOVE to post a pic of my machine, but it...

I would LOVE to post a pic of my machine, but it simply has NOTHING on these. *drools*
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-11, 05:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,498
Posted By adxdopefish

That is from personal experience. I can't think...

That is from personal experience. I can't think of any other reasons.

Usually if I have to ride in long pants for some reason, I will tuck the left hand side of the right leg into my sock just to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-11, 04:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,498
Posted By adxdopefish

Is it the right-side pant leg? The cyclist...

Is it the right-side pant leg?

The cyclist may not want to get it greasy / torn from the chain / chainring. :)
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