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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.
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Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.
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What brung me to the dance? I had a weird fascination with bikes since I started school as a 5 year old. I was mesmerised by the freedom older kids seemed to have when they were riding their bikes. I really wanted a bike.
My dad bought me my first bike when I was 10 years old in 1964. It was an Australian made 'Malvern Star' 24" with a foot brake. I loved it, rode it, cleaned it, oiled it and adjusted it to within an inch of its life.
I have never been without a bike since then. I have always ridden and there have been a few years where a bike was my only transport. On one of those occasions, and for about 2 years, I worked about 120 kms from my home. I travelled by bike and train and I could always rely on my bike to get me to my destination.
At my peak I had over 40 rideable bikes but now, as I get older, I have whittled it down to 16. I am now planning my next build - love it.