tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79454912011-08-18T17:07:37.919+10:00cileo is an slightly organised and irrevalent look at cycling and sustainable transport in Melbourne, Australia, overseas, and possibly all sorts of stray ephemera that gets caught in between. I adore bicycles (and kittycats), and as Wilf Lunn once uttered, "You learn something new every day if you're not careful....."cfsmtbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11786043689634785811noreply@blogger.comBlogger7061100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945491.post-61699875310176100982007-04-06T10:00:00.000+10:002007-04-06T10:14:11.635+10:00

cfsmtb enterprises have packed up, travelled through the wormhole and officially shifted to a new deluxe abodecfsmtb.netMore hijinx and general tomfoolery to follow.The Kittens are Waiting.......

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We're buggering off to newer, roomier digs at our very own domain.One sticking point, we just haven't found the Wordpress theme of our dreams yet, but bear with us, normal transmission and more regular blogging should resume shortly when we can be arsed importing the whole blog over to cfsmtb.net.See you on the Other Side.The Kittens are Waiting.

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"The essence of being a Sparks fan is that we know we are right and that everyone else is wrong." - Nicholas Royle, 30 Aug 2000 (Time Out, London)Ok this video doesn't include my other loves (beer or bicycles), but this Sparks video by Shaw Petronio has three essential ingredients. Russell Mael. Ron Mael. And kittys. Although Sparks did have two bicycles on the cover of their 1990 Rhino

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Jan Ullrich retires1997 Tour de France champion and 2000 Olympic Gold Medallist Jan Ullrich has announced the end of his career as professional cyclist, but will stay involved in cycling as an advisor to the Austrian Professional Continental Team Volksbank.At a press conference this morning in Hamburg, Germany, he said, "I could ride again immediately, I could get a license, I am fit, as fit as

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Ralph!As you can see from this pic, he's young 12 weeks old, he's hot it was 35C+ when this pic was taken, he's IT savvy and he's just come back from the vet. and lost his bolloxBeer Can Hill's newest fluffy resident is settling in well playing chasies with his new mates Harry (Mr Orange), Cleo (Princess Bitchy Pants), Miss Betty Blue Heeler and the giant NZ cat that just moved in next door.Yes,

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Critical Mass Sydney. Image courtesy of MozBack tracking to November last year to the Daily Terror Telegraph op-ed piece: Chain gang chokes city written by Andrew Carswell, the Australian Press Council has upheld a complaint made by Mark Robinson.As I'm obviously not a Sydney resident and the paper in question probably won't have this adjudication published online, here is the text of

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Right-o, this excellent YouTube vid "The Messenger of Love" from eleventooth starring Jaimie, has inspired me to resurrect the One, the Only Big Red Fat Cat out of retirement. Well, in the cooler months, since wearing four inches of red and white synthetic fur would induce hyperthermia in temperatures over 15C.What Melbourne, and the world, really needs right now is more whimsy, mirth, pointless

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Bicycle Federation of Australia: Media Release - Raw Deal for CommutersEmployees of the Federal Government, its agencies and statutory authorities; Australia Post, and some private companies including Telstra will be dealt a reduction to their conditions of employment if amendments to the Comcare workers compensation scheme go through Federal Parliament.The proposals would remove benefits for

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Although you'll have to travel to Gay Paree to get one (read below) An intriguing side issue - Clear Channel are clearly miffed that the contact went to JCDecaux.Clear Channel to study JCDecaux contract winPARIS, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Outdoor advertiser Clear Channel France said on Wednesday that it would "closely" review the terms under which Paris city hall awarded a contract to French rival

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While I'm certainly no leader in the fashion stakes, but the next time someone tries to suggest "cycling is not glamorous" should take a look at these images of stylish and energetic ladies from the golden days of cycling. These alone should put paid to such silly notions.Cycling is unglamorous? Pah! More like exhilarating, intoxicating, fun and just so chic.

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Here's a little vid I put together of Saturdays Amy's Ride. As many of you present down there on the day would know, the westerly was an absolute bastard and combined with the 30C+ temps, I'm damn pleased I made the correct decision to not ride either of the courses. However, to those brave souls who actually completed the 70km & 120km, the Alex Lloyd pop tune is for you. Rather schmaltzy but the

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Mr Soiler & I have made a nifty little video presentation of the BCH chrissy lights. Note: it's only two shagged out 700C rims, lights and numerous zipties on the shadecloth blind. We've got advanced techie plans for next year, as have for acquiring appropriate video imaging software. I'll admit the video editing interface has simplified somewhat since I did post-production in the 80's, although

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If your loved one is gonna jump ship and start batting for the other team, then this sleazy behaviour is almost forgivable. Although the object of their fell desires better have oversize Reynolds tubing and a 32mm+ seatpost. Ahem.For those in the vicinity of Beer Can Hill Estate, keep an eye out for our spiffy Christmas bailey ladder and ziptie masterpiece Spectacular Spectacular. Why travel to

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In response to Saturdays Daily Telegraph Critical Mass-flavoured article, here's a comment I sent. Please note, italics denotes text that was deleted.NSW Greens MP Lee Rhiannon has also issued a press release demanding a retraction of Anita Quigley's opinion piece. More updates and news as I either get time/receive them. Chain gang chokes cityA biased divisive piece that does nothing to inform

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A bad dream? Nightmare on Elm Street? Untreated kleptomaniac? The final resting place for unloved kiddies bikes? Though the pool completely mystifies me. Click here for larger pic. Click here for idle musings about the image. Hey mum, can you move the huffy so Dad can move the speedwell so Bill can move his Raleigh so John can move the malvern star, so I can move the repco, then the dunlop so I

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Image courtesy of disarray, via the G20 Melbourne flickr tagAccording to media reports, a part of the Melbourne G20 protests developed into something decidedly unpleasant. I type "according to" since I wasn't present and seriously had no plans to attend. It may sound like wussing out, but instead I choose to spend Saturday seeing to several delightful gardening chores and tending to writing

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Seriously I despised the 80's. Actually, the first half. The second half, I was all of five years older and decided I would attire ones self in pretty much what I damn well pleased. I WORE BLACK. ALL THE TIME. As a proto yob-goth this perfectly suited my surly adolescent personality and matching miserable outlook to perfection.Now this 80's thing at the mo. No. I don't appreciate it one iota. Why

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Click to enlarge, ie: what the Germans were ridingBelieve you've had a harsh commute this morning? 4WD twunt cut you off? Four-cylinder shitbox duly failed to note your presence? Hah! Read this! Although I reckon these blokes surely of had superb bike handling skills, finely-honed to perfection on those clunky water-pipe frames.They pedalled behind enemy linesInitially they were mocked — referred

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"Two beers and a shandy for the Lady"Ah shite, bugger global warming, Howard needs to take action on this looming national crisis RIGHT NOW and commence an immediate cloud seeding program over Australia's wheat belt.The World Today: Drought tipped to reduce beer quality Reporter: Iskhandar RazakEleanor Hall: The drought is now set to affect even the quality of Australian beer. A key ingredient of

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Trailbuilding & repair at Lysterfield yesterday. Why I am still sitting here ...? arrrggggggWe're still here, although alternating between sporadic outbursts of frentic activity, attempting to make the universe a nicer place for two-wheeled folk and recovering from the latest nasty lurgie doing the rounds. And about to give a inner suburbs council a well intended, yet well deserved kick up the

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Chew on this for image description: "The Beast of the Apocalypse, trampling a saint and adored by a kneeling hypocrite"I simply can't believe news of how Rupert Murdoch is "bankrolling a global-warming initiative" slipped under my radar in the last month. According to this Fortune magazine article, Rupert is aboard the Clinton Global Initiative. While the media zeroed in on Richard Branson's $3b

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More: This video, commissioned by Cycling England, was presented at last year's SOLACE conference for senior managers in UK local government. There are appearances by Phillip Darnton, chair of Cycling England; Alan Jones, CEO of Somerset County Council; Caroline Lewis of Right Track cycle training; Katherine Rooney of the Bike It project; and transport minister Derek Twigg MP, the minister in

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Ok he's said stuff about cyclists that's utterly indefensible and may of influenced idiotic driver behaviour, however if you peruse this recent interview, Clarkson comes out with this absolute pearler:The American motorist is the most aggressive creature on earth'And then there's the politics. This car means you are aligning yourself with US policies. You're driving around saying you support the

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Our beautiful apricot tree, this spring morningWell spring has sprung in more ways than one in Melbourne. Glorious weather to cycle to your hearts content. Or in my case, to actually return to cycling. Oh, isn't this a cycling blog, all about pedallys and wondrous people-moving devices? Well, yes. Why is one is such a ebullient mood? Simple.For literally the first time in almost 20 years I'm

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Click image to enlarge. If you dare.Obligatory happy, cheery, diversional therapy post. I spied this glorious piece of tat via the local "Warehouse" shoppe. It's wonderfully crappy, comes in four fetching colour schemes, is a guaranteed head turner, witty conversation item, and an prime example of form over actual function... Introducing the 18" Bicycle Wheel Quartz Wall Clock ..Specs:Radial

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Given the recent direction of numerous aus.bicycle threads about cyclist behaviour, awareness and necessary skills, I thought this following link provided by Mighk Wilson (author of "Bicyclists, Motorists and the Language of Marginalization") via the Bicycling Advocacy list might provide further insights, heads up or even broaden discussion.The Social and Emotional Aspects of Transportation

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Yes, please do soOur 2 cents worth on the Gotcha blog palavar. Nine pages. 260+ comments. Us vs. Them. Two Wheeled Locusts vs. Demented Cagers. Now I'm going back to sleeeeppppp. Probably for most of the weekend." .. After quickly perusing these 260+ comments, numerous individuals need to be reminded that under AustRoads regs, cyclists ARE legally road traffic. No if’s, buts or odd personal logic

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Arrrggggg, steer clear of me lateral stays!"cfsmtb: cyclist. A woman barely alive.""Gentlemen, we can rebuild her. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic anarcho-cyclist. cfsmtb will be that woman. Better than she was before. Better … stronger … faster ... even more stroppy"Off to the human LBS* equivalent for an retrofit and overhaul. No hGH, THG or

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Errr sorry about last weekend, maybe the hair of the dog will make me feel betterTeehee, I should really be x-posting this to the circus on aus.cars. Here's a little blast from the past, the American voiceovers are an absolute pisser :: Mad Max trailer ::It would be serious cool to do a sustainable transport friendly mashup version, with plenty of references to peak oil, ie: replace the motos to

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Brace yourself my dear, we bear bad news from the US of ADear loyal Drunkcyclist.com readers,Sad news on the DC front. The man himself, Big Jonny, was struck by an automobile on his way back from the Saturday group ride and is currently in the hospital with multiple lumbar fractures (fortunately, no paralysis) and severe road rash. Big Jon was legally in the bike lane at approximately 12:15pm

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I must drink beer. Beer is the mind-killer. Beer is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my beer. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the beer has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

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Fig. 1: Here we go... anarchy, anarchy, anarchy, anarchy, anarchy... Anarchy means crossing when it says 'Don't Walk'. The end.... And if you're of a certain age you may know the rest of those lyrics. The subject of red-light running came up again during a lunch meeting on Wednesday. I know it's been discussed time and time again and we're all bored shitless with the topic .. but after lunch,

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The Amy Gillett Foundation launched their new TV campaign this week, on the first anniversary of Amy's death in Germany. Here's four vids from You Tube, two ugly ones up first, but by simple comparison, the second two are an absolute delight.

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Oh no you're not Tales from this evenings commute homewards..First Incident: Intersection of Burwood & GlenferrieMoi and steed are waiting for signal to change. Twunt alongside on right, loudly revs engine of their late model Conformadore. Lights change, twunt then proceeds to accelerate across the intersection, then attempts to turkey slap swerve at moi and steed. Twunt suddenly

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Look into my eyes, look into my eyes, the eyes, the eyes, not around the eyes, don't look around my eyes, look into my eyes, you're under.Further pointless immaturity can be found over at beerandkittys

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Despatches from our travelling Xtracycle Man on the continentBELGIUM YAY!!! Had some real cool beers here in Belgium. Orval, a HEAVILY hopped Trappist beer at 6.8% served 'warm' at 10-14%. Also had a Trappist honey beer but cannot remember the name. I am starting to take notes and photos. Catch you guy's soon.PeteB, you lucky lucky bastard.

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New car, caviar, four star daydream, think I'll buy me a football teamPardon moi for a moment as we recall a Mother Jones article from 1977.Pinto MadnessFord knows the Pinto is a firetrap, yet it has paid out millions to settle damage suits out of court, and it is prepared to spend millions more lobbying against safety standards. With a half million cars rolling off the assembly lines each year,

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"It won't be necessary to run for cover. Just enjoy the close approach"Welcome to the shortest, and possibly least eloquent post ever on this blog. No doubt by the end of this weekend, the words Operation Puerto or Tour de Merde will be permanently seared into your memory for years to come. In other news, I feel like six shades of merde & maybe coming down with a nasty lurgie. 'flu? H3N2? Wake

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Pix of 2005 PubBUG shenanigans: Pete's as happy as a bloke with two Stouts"You can't be a Real Country, unless you have a beer...It helps if you have a football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least, you need a BEER"- Frank ZappaHas everyone in Melbourne completely taken leave of their senses and became overnight futbol tifosi? Is this purely my own observation, or is this simply

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Image courtesy of the genius of Mystery BobFor all you budding graphic designers with mad skillz - may we present this weeks b3ta challenge. Apologies in advance if you detect potentially dodgy and/or offensive images, but it is b3ta." .... A new (UK) Highway Code is on its way, but they've neglected to update the most important thing: road signs. So show us how they're directing traffic in 2006.

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cfsmtb management haven't awarded this illustrious award for quite a while. We haven't deemed anyone praise worthy enough. Although there's been PLENTY of competition, including the current crop of trolls currently infecting aus.bicycle with their Giant Killer Squid nonsense.DRUMROLL ... Miranda Devine ...... COME ON DOWN !!!Traffic hazard ahead: vegan cyclistsFrom the final paragraph.... But

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If you're of a certain age you might just get the reference in the title. If not, who cares and I'm not going to explain it. So, where have we been spending our misspent time other than fiddling around with the joys of blogspot?Short answer is, fiddling around with the joys of Wordpress. It's a marvellous platform after wrestling with blogger. And if I get ones 'proverbial in a pile', this here

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Part One: Fun in the Sun when it eventually came outHere's our pix from Sundays Cyclovia in Sydney Road, Brunswick. 'Twas grand day for Melbournes cyclists, more pictures at CycloviaWe did it!Cyclovia Sydney Road - Moreland, the first of its kind in Australia, was held on Sunday 28 May 2006. Around 10,000 people enjoyed a great day in Sydney Road. For 6 hours "life to the street" was a reality

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20th May 2006, Ride of Silence in South MelbourneThe Age: Cyclists to ride in silence in memorialProcessions of cyclists will ride silently through three Australian cities this weekend in memory of those killed each year on their bikes. The annual Ride of Silence will be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this Saturday at 10am (AEST), following rides in other countries including the United

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Sweet creeping baby Jaysus H. Chroist. The spectacularly spastic things some cagers are capable of when they get their knobs knickers in a knot. And in a noice suburb like Kew .. fcuksticks!Channel Seven - gotta love it when ya see yourself on tellyIn other news we found ourselves down in a meedya scrum in yesterdays delightful 'Scottish Mist' alongside the banks of the gently flowing Yarra. I

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Tuesday was a wondrous day. Not only for the bravery of Todd Russell and Brant Webb's rescue team, and the quiet dignity of Larry Knights family and the entire Beaconsfield community. Our teeny-weeny itsy-bitsy non-miracle for today is that yours truly can now breath through both nostrils. Unfortunately my organic hard drive is still non compos mentis. Fugging tonsils. Anyway enough high-pitched

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Brisbane and Sydney have now organised rides, so as I receive the information, I'll post the updates to Bicycle Justice. As previously noted, the worldwide Ride of Silence takes place in the US from 6pm on 17th May. We've made a group decision and decided this time is not appropriate for Australia, in winter in the dark on a weeknight, and thus for safety and visibility concerns our Rides of

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Posted on the Bicycle Justice blog, so I'll post it here tooMelbourne memorial ride to honour the memory of ALL cyclists killed whilst riding their bicycle. 10am Saturday May 20, 2006:: Leaflet available here ::Assembly: 10am Federation Square footpath corner Flinders St & St Kilda Rd, facing Flinders Street Station.Destination: approx 11-30am Parliament House Spring Street.Route: City CBD

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Let the Heras have his Veulta, and let the Basso and the Salvodelli have their Giro. But the Tour? The Tour is mine.The Kaiser throws down the gauntletOh, do not being getting the Jan wrong, there has been much weeping and gnashing of teeth as I flow down over the peloton like the hot pink spectre of doom and pestilence that all men know me to be. But the true crushing has not yet done the

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Here I am, wondering how to approach this post without becoming too maudlin. Friday is the tenth anniversary of ghastly series of incidents at Port Arthur most would prefer to forget or wish to whatever deity had simply never happened. Personally it's simultaneously a tragic anniversary and bittersweet blessing. In the aftermath of things utterly unimaginable sometimes comes the catalyst for

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She came from Planet ClaireAs petrols *tipping point* of $1.40+ litre looms, I have been wondering about a list that could be quickly reeled off as advice for those starting to commute to work. So I've kicked off yet another aus.bicycle thread to garner responses from the peanut gallery usual suspects.Either a top five or even a top ten. I thought about behaviour including being predictable,

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Shiver me timbers yer son of a biscuit eater! Pass me more soy sauce!Like autumn following summer, as night follows day, yet again the nutjobs are out on the internerd spruiking their nonsense like the dull little parrots they sadly are ...Sick of paying a fortune for petrol? There is a SIMPLE solution. Oil companies and petrol suppliers are colluding to form a monopoly. To fight back, all that

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Woooo, look at that ... can I have one Mum!Here's another version of those vastly popular aus.bicycle spoke cards. Yes they're winging their way to your letterboxes. I promise. A bit smaller & slightly re-jigged. Email the cfsmtb helpdesk via cfsmtbATgmailDOTcom for your very own ubertrendy conversation starter at the red lights or at that next coffee stop. Yes folks, keep those orders flooding

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WARNING: Objects In Mirror Are having more fun than you Closer Than They AppearJessica has updated the Aeolian Ride site with Melbourne ride pix.Hello World!How are all of you? I hope you are well and doing something you enjoy - or maybe planning to :) The Melbourne Aeolian Ride went off sweetly. It was a perfect day. The riders were from of all different interests and everyone was super

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Mark and LanceIf you haven't wised up to the fact that cileo's last post was APRIL FUELS DAY JOKE, here's one even more potentially surreal for those who don't know about Mark Webbers extra curriculum activities. F1 star lobbies for increased awareness and respect for cyclists. This is bloody terrific news in helping to assist breaking down those barriers and improve road conditions for all road

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Numbers of happy smiley cyclists on the riseCelebrities ride for fun and fitnessIt can be difficult dealing with the cooler months across Australia, especially when getting the bicycle out of the shed and going for a ride through the local neighbourhood. But many Australians are looking to the two-wheeling pastime as a means of transportation - and daily exercise.Michael Pascoe, one of

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Convert now to the One True Faith: Obi-Wan Kenobi now rides a fully pimped Kona Stinky Delux.Announcement: on 8th August 2006 you're taking the day off. You will also persuade all your family, friends and work colleagues to do likewise. You will ride around all day, imbibe coffee, eat bakery goods, have fun in the process, and fudge increase those all important statistics that various tiers of

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Wild pumpkins at midnightIn breaking news, a feral Queensland Blue pumpkin vine unleashed a vicious overnight attack upon a unsuspecting fixie in Brunswick. Police and Parks Victoria declined to comment after the unprovoked incident in Melbournes inner northern suburbs. The bikes owner, who was shaken but unharmed after the attack said "I wouldn't want to fall asleep in the wrong place".

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The Present ...I can't allow the previous horrid entry remaining as lead item on this blog over the weekend. So here's a cheery little anecdote from earlier this evening.Whilst cycling down to Goat this evening through Yarra Bend Park, I encountered a little girl riding her bike just past Dights Falls. I could see she was having a bit of strife with the training wheels while decending a rise on

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Rather crappy news from near Beer Can Hill ...Suspected shooter surrendersMarch 23, 2006 A Melbourne man is being questioned over the shooting of a cyclist after he turned himself in to police. A number of firearms and ammunition were seized from the man's house after he contacted police. No charges have been laid. Police say a 31-year-old Northcote man may have accidentally discharged a

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Our BigPoo internerd service currently thinks it's a teapot & unfortunately I'm forced to utilise the services of a internerd cafe with Fox-FM, car noise and car fumes. Such fun. Fuck I hate IE. Anyway I'm now going to attempt at least six separate threads and/or reminders into one and test your reading and analysis skills. Big breath, here goes ....1. aus.bicycle spoke cards.Yes we're been busy

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Saturday arvo: Fun in the sun on St Kilda PierAs planned, the Melbourne Aeolian Ride ROCKED the bayside suburbs on Saturday! Actually the ride amused, inspired, confused, baffled and provoked mirth in thousands of surprised spectators. Just quietly between you and me, the Aeolian suits are R&D prototypes for a new Power Tap measuring system. Many many thanks to Jessica and Clay for bringing out

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Welcome to Melbourne, official home of Ron Walker!Melbourne may indeed be buzzing with excitment, whether it's Commonwealth Games traffic changes, the friendly Comms Games smurfs volunteers brightening up the streets, or The Age's debate regarding free public transport. Which, incidentally, they will be campaigning as a issue right up to the next Victorian state election. The main excitment

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Cape Town Aeolian Ride, November 2004I'd like to say a *big cheesy thankyou* to everyone to helped out on Friday evening mass for the Aeolian Ride benefit with Combat Wombat, Curse ov Dialect, Fortknight Productions & the CM ride doco. Your marvellous efforts have greatly assisted us to assist Jessica Findley travelling out from New York + also organise a second benefit gig + presentation at

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Image from Sorted Cycles - Morning Rush Coffee Holder!Right-io, we require a couple of silent business partners to back a Melbourne version of this nifty Cars r' Coffins setup, and I'll happily do the admin + R&D. (Yes, I am serious!)Fueling the bicycle cultureTwo coffee shops are keeping gearheads happy with brew, bikes, T-shirts and art shows.You've heard of biker bars, right? How about bike

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This morning, one was geared up to transmit a big dollop of cheery bike news from around the planet, but tragic local events have captured my attention. This is the question I just asked over at aus.bicycle and cm-melb.The drivers license test - are there any questions about peds & cyclists? This is probably a question that should be posed over at aus.cars. Anyway for those of you with licenses,

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As a cyclist, it's difficult enough battling the aggression caused by roundabouts, let alone a giant DJ's hand coming down and transgressing your personal space. Shall we expect to see this adopted as a new LATM strategy by local councils & Bicycle Victoria? *chuckle*

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Hello Young Lovers, it's Valentines Day! Say it with flowers? Nah, say it with a new XTR gruppo or Velocity Mountain Goat wheelset with Eno hubs. Sorry, getting ahead of myself there folks.So what's new and groovy around the traps? First off the mark is that entertaining, but blatant misrepresentation of Melbourne Councils draft traffic strategy, re: that Shun readers poll I commented upon from

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Breaking news from Santa Clara: Hordes of Giant Killer Kittens rampaging towards Yahoo HQb3ta's yahoogroup no longer in existance!Site News: Yahoo please talk to us! Help! - our email list (with over 100,000 subscribers) has been deleted. We don't know why. If you work with the Yahoo! Groups department or know someone who does then please get in touch with me (robmanuel at gmail dot com). BTW:

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Beep beep ... the Emperors new clothesThere's something wrong. We're losing ground. I don't hear people talking about fun and enjoyment. I hear radical, gnarly, fast, suspended, Lycra, titanium. I don't hear sensing, the environment, and feeling." - Bob SealsMine's a pint: a preposterous excuse for a Porsche... They were all being ridden not so much by people who needed to get somewhere but by

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At long last we can officially, and proudly announce the Melbourne Aeolian Ride. For those bicyclistas up for another challenge, Sunday 12 March is Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride. So either suit up or nude up if one prefers. Here at cileo HQ, the management strives to serve up a rich pageant of the bicycling universe. Cycling may indeed the nu golf, but it's not all tasty carbon fiber p0rn and

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Harry BarryCat and the Giant Zucchini of Doom!Our delightful Melbourne weather has been a bit 'Darwin' of late. We're planning on slicing this GZoD! in two via a bowsaw, constructing a sturdy outrigger and paddling down Merri Creeks fearsome rapids. Now onto sustainable transporty type stuff.Flashback to an earlier more innocent time. The time was the late 80's and the radio station I was

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Just announced: Split Enz Reunion 2006 Tour !!!! ABC National recently broadcast the superb Radio New Zealand "Enzology" radio doco.Enzology is National Radio’s documentary covering the history of New Zealand's most iconic band - Split Enz. Five years in the making, this ten-part series covers the history of the band from their beginnings in Auckland as an acoustic ensemble in 1972, to their

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***drool***Excellent article on that fine purveyor of Llewellyn bike p0rnDemand for quality overrides quantityFar away from the international race meets, Darrell Quentin Llewellyn McCulloch, 42, plies his rare trade — handcrafting, one at a time, quality, bespoke, steel-framed bicycles. The bikes, using decades-old construction methods are, appropriately, called Llewellyns. They are ridden by

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Trackback to August 05: Beer Can Hill residents sheltering from the elementsRecall Melbourne's August coldsnap? Not surprisingly, that metrological event is kinda hard to envisage right now. As are heatwaves** such as this, in the depths of winter. Think I've developed into a "three-shower-a-day-girl" in order to keep some level of feminine decorum.My ripening romas are being parboiled on the

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All primed for the 6.20am startA highwater mark in Australian contemporary writingPresenting Hawthorn Cycling Club ...Roy & HG: The Alpine DreamWe're returned from swanning around the delightful locale of Bright. Unfortunately we missed out savouring the Bright Brewery but there shall be always be a next time. Maybe the brewery will actually be in-situ by 2007?Now this incredible news.

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And as Tuesday morning slowly morphs into late Thursday evening.....Another gorgeous Sunflower from our Beer Can Hill Estate. Pix by the lovely Bikesoiler.The weekend is swiftly looming, and many brave cyclists are on their annual pilgrimage, to fling themselves against the hills....So that means we're travelling to Bright for the 200km Alpine Classic. Not as a participant, but as Bikesoiler's

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Going by some of the bike theft tales I've heard over the years, don't be too surprised if the following is taken up as inspiration for a graphic novel. Especially in relation to that poor ol klepto from Geelong....Cartoon sketch snares robber......The robber tried to assault Mr Green, then stole a red racing bicycle from the rear shed. As the man rode away the cartoonist watched and then

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Kathy Watt - Australia’s first female cycling gold medallistGames on again for cyclist Watt, 41Sixteen years ago, Kathy Watt made her Commonwealth Games debut and snatched a surprising gold medal in the road race in Auckland. In March, Watt, 41, could claim another Commonwealth medal after beating the cream of Australian cycling yesterday to book her place at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.100-

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Another one of my myriad of interests is gardening. Here's a flickr pictorial of the front & backyard. It's a not bad effort, considering most of the Beer Can Hill Estate was previously weeds and grass when we started cultivating in October '05.It was ever so lovely of Mother Nature to deliver a soothing drink last night, hence now everything is positively GLOWING. And the Sunflower Forest is

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We off to Geelong for Amy's Ride this weekend, peruse over at Bicycle Justice. Given this will be only third time I've been on the treadly since the ghastly cat-off - this jaunt is obviously going to be, well, um, a test of courage and willpower over prevailing commonsense.The road course I've decided upon is only 45km, but my prep has been exceedingly pissweak woeful. Shall now proceed to dose

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Image courtesy of eclectech2006- Year of the Dawg? Pfffffffffff!"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this." - Terry PratchettEven tickle tummys cats!

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Mraow! Just wee drop of cow juice...This entry really does belong over at beer & kittys, but I am petulantly flinging down the gauntlet to hippycfsmtb management proudly presents....Irish Cat Drinking Songs by Marc Gunn & The Dubliners' Tabby CatsAre you a cat lover? Do you love to Irish drinking songs? New CD for the wonderfully demented kitty cat fantatic. Listen to music you've heard on St.

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Right round round round, You spin me right round, babyBike fiends have this never ceasing compulsion to wax lyrical over components and technology. Carbon fibre p0rn vs. steel. Latest techy developments vs. retrogrouch simplicity. Gears vs.Singlespeed. Lance vs. Jan. Gels vs. snakes. ahem. Now if you know moi, you'll know I'm extraordinarily capable of building a version of this lovely chandelier

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Another word or two from our overlordsThis is really last weeks news, but effects linger on. And on and on and on. Basically yours truly was flung slightly into low earth orbit last Saturday evening whilst journeying home from Melb Cup on Wheels. That was an awesome nights entertainment at Vodaphone - now I'm wondering how future CI events will go up at DISC? Back to our tale of woe.Saturday was

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Image from Aeolian Night Ride in Los Angeles, a bicycle event we're helping to bring to Melbourne, read on ...What is it?Aeolian Ride is a free mass participatory bike ride with 52 inflatable costumes. Inspired by bike love, inflatables, human energy and public involvement with art, this ride transforms the memories of ordinary streets from everyday to a fantastic kinetic landscape - a

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A different time, place, TdF raceTour de France and Giro d'Italia winner Charly Gaul died in hospital on Tuesday after suffering a pulmonary embolism. The Luxembourg rider, who took the Tour title in 1958 plus victories in the 1956 and 1959 Giri d'Italia, was one of the best climbers in the history of cycling and twice took the Tour's King of the Mountains award. He was the first rider from

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Messers Duffy & Pascoe: would you buy a used car from these flash cnuts blokes?Off yer bike - for the sake of all of us on the roadsIt's time to get bikes off our roads. As a mainstream form of transport, the bicycle has proved itself the equivalent of communism: a lovely idea that failed dismally in practice. Bikes are dangerous to ride and slow traffic, which creates more pollution. For the

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... Cats ...Ladies & Gents, I bid you all a delightful weekend ...

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From The Age: Floral tribute: relatives placed flowers beside the Murray Valley Highway near where Mrs Gray died on MondayFlowers and feelings follow biking tragedyA bunch of flowers and a few spray paint markings on the Murray Valley Highway in northern Victoria were the only reminders yesterday of an accident that killed a mother of five on the Great Victorian Bike Ride on Monday. Deborah Gray,

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As seen on a T.VHere's a glamour pic of Mr HarryBarry chillin' with his good mate Russ. With additional wicker curly lamp and a delightful pair of stylish windup dinosaurs, thus reflecting Beer Can Hill Café's sophisticated approach to cutting edge interior decor. We do pay attention to details around here. Ahem. Witty caption? Can one possibly exist?Another Big Bike Weekend coming up!Kicking

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Salam dear friends - is it a bird, is it a plane? No, she's Super Hijab!Social experiment, with yours truly as the 'guinea pig'. Ingredients for this social experiment included:- Purchase from Kmart - Size 22 Blue Kaftan Top - $15- Blue Ladies Sleep Pants - $13- Mauve Embroidered Hair Band - $2- From Discount outlet - Reading Glasses - $4 pair- From local Op Shop - purchase $10 length of white

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Six white boomers, snow white boomers, Racing Santa Claus through the blazing sun, Six white boomers, snow white boomers .. On his Aus-tra-lian runWe return our viewers to that breaking newsflashCritical Mass are going nowhere near CityLink. Repeat. They are going nowhere near CityLink.Now - r e l a xCease hyperventilating. Go and have that well deserved jam donut.Never fear

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The original inspiration behind the Malvern Star ad, refer handy link belowRather cheeky, eh? Viewer tip: click on the link, select a free account & wait for the download ticket.In other news, I finally wound up that long running blog poll saga (refer to dodgy jpeg below) Any keen social researchers who wish to partake in hard data analysis of these results are most welcome. You're all old

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ABC 774: Bicycle vs. Car Commuter RaceNervous? Yes, obviouslyWouldn't you be too, if your cycling skills were gonna be broadcast to all and sundry?May The Force Be With Uspretty pleaseThursday UPDATE: Ride Report: We Are The Champions, My Friends! Refer to above aus.bicycle link for more idle chatter & check the ABC for a podcast. Bicycles ROCK!Yes, I am a presently a tad overexcitable. Off to

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Meanwhile, upstairs at the Melbournian, slowly, but surely, they drew their plans against the smogboxesTiddles: The people shut inside those cocoons (autos) with the artificial air fanned on them and rigidly subject to traffic controls are to be pitied. They have access to so little of the outdoors, even though such access may have once been the impetus for owning an auto.Fluffy: This makes me

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Critical Mass Sydney. Image courtesy of MozFrom little things One day in May 1975, 20 cyclists set out from Hyde Park, Sydney bound for Canberra. The cyclists had the appearance of sixties flower children and Vietnam moratorium demonstrators. It was the Friends of the Earth protest against uranium mining. At Yass we were to join a larger group who had set out from Melbourne. After camping

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Now - do as you're toldFirst up we have Flutey on the money concerning stoushs with Rightwing Death Beasts ("RWDB"). Then peruse a predictable Critical Mass tantie on teh interwebbie. Somehow, in the Land of the Free a US Senator sees the light. Alas though, I see this level of intellectual discourse continuing on in the lead up to CM10.Ok then, prove me wrong. I challenge you.

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Kapow! Kerplunk! Splat! Howzat?Need more jumping cat action? Venture here for all your jumping cat requirements.

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Sunday, Palm Beach in Sydney, a young woman and man were riding their bicycles. For what specific reasons I don't know. Maybe they were returning home, visiting family or friends or on a training ride. But somewhere along Barrenjoey Road at 4.45am the young woman was struck by a 4WD towing a boat. The driver failed to stop and render assistance.She died at the scene. Her cycling companion escaped

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