Greetings from Australia
06-05-08 | 04:13 AM
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From: Bendigo, Central Victoria, Australia
Bikes: Colnago
Greetings from Australia
Hi everyone,
I'm a newbie to bike forums, so any advice on where to go and what to look for would be appreciated!
I'm 44 years old living just outside of Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. I've been cycling on my road bike for just over 4 years and love it more all the time. Living in this location provides great variety in the sorts of rides - flat or hilly on quiet country roads and beautiful views. I've come to prefer long-distance / endurance cycling rather than racing, and regularly do 100km rides, along with a few longer events each year such as t he 210km "Around the bay" ride in Melbourne. A couple of months ago, a group of 18 riders did a ride from Robe in South Australia back to Bendigo, which was a ride of 630km in 6 days. It was a great trip!
I look forward to learning lots more from your collective wisdom!
Downunder rider.
I'm a newbie to bike forums, so any advice on where to go and what to look for would be appreciated!
I'm 44 years old living just outside of Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. I've been cycling on my road bike for just over 4 years and love it more all the time. Living in this location provides great variety in the sorts of rides - flat or hilly on quiet country roads and beautiful views. I've come to prefer long-distance / endurance cycling rather than racing, and regularly do 100km rides, along with a few longer events each year such as t he 210km "Around the bay" ride in Melbourne. A couple of months ago, a group of 18 riders did a ride from Robe in South Australia back to Bendigo, which was a ride of 630km in 6 days. It was a great trip!
I look forward to learning lots more from your collective wisdom!
Downunder rider.
06-05-08 | 07:40 AM
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Cycler
Joined: May 2008
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Welcome to the group. Aussie Aussie Aussie, oy oy oy!!! 
Never have been there myself but it's high on my "must see" list! Cruise around the forum here, I'm sure you'll find lots to read and you'll definitely click with some of the nice folks here for sure!
Never have been there myself but it's high on my "must see" list! Cruise around the forum here, I'm sure you'll find lots to read and you'll definitely click with some of the nice folks here for sure!
06-05-08 | 08:39 AM
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Lanky Lass
Joined: Sep 2005
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Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
Hello Downunder_rider, what bike are you riding, then? Check out the Long Distance Cycling forum--you may have already come across some of the members here 
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Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions !
East Hill
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.Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions
!East Hill
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06-10-08 | 04:35 AM
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From: Bendigo, Central Victoria, Australia
Bikes: Colnago
Thanks for the welcome East Hill. Not only am I a newbie to bike forums, I'm a newbie to all of these social networking sites, so this will be a case of trial and error. I'm riding a Colnago Arte which I bought last September and I love it!
