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Why do you ride?

Aushiker | March 12, 2010 2:23 pm

My thanks for RodneyOlsen.net for drawing my attention to this video and campaign by peopleforbikes.org. It now has me wondering why I ride? Is it for weight loss? Is it for the environment? Is it for fitness? Is it for enjoyment? Is it for the freedom that it brings? Is it for reducing stress (well sometimes)? I think for me it is all of this … but more than anything the freedom and challenge it brings to me and the social aspect, both at the cafe and online. I ride because I can.

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Kryptonite introduce a modulus bike lock system

Aushiker | March 11, 2010 8:55 pm

1267187020096-16a1wlllb3x18-500-90-500-70 BikeRadar.com is reporting on a new Bronze Sold Secure security level bicycle locking system from Kryptonite called the Modulus. There is currently no mention of the product on the Kryptonite website.

According to BikeRadar.com the

Modulus lock head is secured to the bike using a dedicated bracket, which is attached via bottle cage bolts or a nylon strap. You can then slide it on and off, using a quick-release button.

Once attached to the bike, you can fit the cables to the unit using the key supplied and secure the bike as you wish, or as the conditions allow.

This is meant to provide more flexibility in terms of cable locking options.  You can read more and see more in the BikeRadar.com article.

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RECALL – Apollo Radius Racer X AL Children’s Bicycle

Aushiker | 8:34 pm

Apollo Bike

 

The Apollo Bicycle Co Pty Ltd has issued a recall on March 10, 2010 of the above children’s bicycle. There is no identification marks, but the recall applies to the 2008/09 and 2009/10 model year of which all units are Silver/Red as pictured.  The bikes where sold between July 2008 and December 2009.

They are being recalled as they where sold without satisfying the mandatory bicycle standard, that is they do not have a front wheel brake, a front white reflector, a red rear reflector and a warning device such as a bell.

Consumers should return the bicycle to the place of purchase to have the missing components fitted to the product at no expense.

The recall notice is available here (PDF).

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Mavic Freehub Body Maintenance Video

Aushiker | 8:11 pm

A handy maintenance video for Mavic wheel owners, including myself!  The RougeMechanic has published a video on servicing Mavic Freehubs. A handy resource for sure.

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Life on the Road in 2010 – Week 10

Aushiker | 7:46 pm

The purpose of this series of posting is to summarise my week on the bike and exercising in general etc.  My week runs from Thursday to Friday, so Week 10 for me in 2010 is from March 5, 2010 through to March 11, 2010.

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Totals for the Week Total Bike Kilometres: 

284.15 km for the week;  
3,326.43 km for the year.

Weight:  

99.2 kg; No movement. 
Total weight loss for 2010: 3.6 kg.

BikeJournal Rankings:

  • Australian Cycling Forums Club – 7th. Gained one place in the rankings.
  • BikeJournal overall ranking – 52nd. Gained back two places.

Okay week on the bike, kilometres down due to being back teaching on two campuses, which means I use a University vehicle instead of commuting on some days. Weekly average is 332.64 km a week. Would like to get back up to 400 km a week by year end.

On the weight front, I started the year in a less than healthy position at 103 kg and I ended the week at 99.2 kg, so no change which is really frustrating. My target for the month end is 98 kg, so 1.2 kg to loose. 

On BikeJournal.com I dropped out of the 50th, so my revised goal is to get back there!

In respect to the Australian Cycling Forums Club at BikeJournal.com my current goal is make the top 5.
Friday, March 5, 2010 61 km on the bike
km running		 School meeting so a Churchlands – Joondalup – Churchlands commute.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 8 km on the bike Social ride around Herdsman Lake with Cameron.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 No km on the bike
km running		 Playing Dad and Benjamin’s 21st meant no riding today.
Monday, March 8, 2010 97 km on the bike Normal Monday morning commute from Fremantle to Joondalup but then I discovered no pants at work! So had to ride back to Churchlands to pick-up some clothes and then back to Joondalup. Windy and hot made it a hot 97 km.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 45 km on the bike
No km running		 Joondalup to Fremantle in the afternoon via the Coast on the Look 555. No commute in the morning due to work commitments.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 43 km on the bike
No km running		 Churchlands to Joondalup commute. Not my best shot at intervals. No evening commute due to work commitments.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 31 km on the bike
No km running		 Joondalup to Churchlands commute on the Look 555. Hot ride down the coast.
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