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Old 21-12-2011, 03:08 PM
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I often use Cockburn rd to get to and from work and I wouldn't want to ride a push bike on it.
Luckily there is this: http://www.nearmap.com/?q=Bike%20pat...k&nmd=20110908
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Old 21-12-2011, 03:13 PM
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As of tomorrow (i hope) I will be bmx'ing it to the traino and then getting the train to work.
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Old 21-12-2011, 03:37 PM
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I ride 5 days a week from nedlands to the CBD. Have it down to around 10-12 mins on the way in and around 15 on the way home depending on how lights work and what the wind is doing. You quickly learn that wind is gay.

I only do around 15km on the actual commute, but usually ride to manning road along the fwy bike path and back to bump up the average.

Get a proper road bike (TBE have them from $950), some clip ons and the padded bike shorts. Its always good overtaking the full lycra fags whilst wearing a bintang singlet with backpack. Also get a speedo that does all the basic things, should only be $30 or so.

A good average to aim for is ~30km/h over the duration of the ride, you won't have it first time out but its something to aim for. Then gradually increase your target average and you'll get fitter faster.

The DPI have a few maps that show all the cycle paths around perth, have a look on google for it as it helps knowing where to go, most retards on the roads don't notice cars so you can get cleaned up pretty easily.
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You quickly learn that wind is gay.
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Old 21-12-2011, 04:16 PM
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On this topic is this alright? Seems pretty cheap:

Buy Le Tour, Schwinn, Road Bike for Sale in Osborne Park, WA
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Old 21-12-2011, 04:56 PM
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On this topic is this alright? Seems pretty cheap:

Buy Le Tour, Schwinn, Road Bike for Sale in Osborne Park, WA
It'd be fine, but shimano sora gear feels nasty
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Id pay a bit more and get something with 105s over the sora. I bout a scott speedster s20 a few weeks ago and im working up to the 25km i need to get home. First time ive usde clip ins and i did come off... But its worth the embarisment and you get use to them quickly.
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A good average to aim for is ~30km/h over the duration of the ride, you won't have it first time out but its something to aim for. Then gradually increase your target average and you'll get fitter faster.
you're slow! :P
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you're slow! :P
Haha cheeky, did my 8km in this morning averaging 42kmh and 17km at 36kmh last night
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Homo.. Get a life
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