Hi, I am a newby to the forum, but born and bred rider from NL, now living in Sydney. I ride nearly every day. I commute to work on a Merida Speeder, and I ride My Cannondale Synapse road bike for longer rides once or twice per week. And I own a Bkool Smart Pro Trainer since very recently to keep fit in winter and train for the Tour de l'Etape.
I am member of Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club and UNSW CC.
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3669608
Location?
Sydney
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
Road
Current bike/s?
2014 Cannondale Synapse Carbon
Riding since?
birth really, but very enthusiastically since 2 years now.
Riding because?
I am Dutch
Favorite ride?
In the sun
Occupation?
Senior Lecturer in Developmental Genetics at UNSW Australia
Goals?
Tour de l'etape 2016
I hope to connect with more lady riding enthusiasts here for a chat or a ride in real life or in virtual Bkool reality.
Introducing the Women
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audrey27
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:33 pm
Re: Introducing the Women
Hello, I am a newbie here! I hope I will gain more tips and friends here. Thanks
Location?
Sydney
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
Either? I would love to explore more on them
Current bike/s?
FUJI Nevada 1.0 2016
Riding since?
4 months
Riding because?
I am looking for a good exercise.
Goals?
To do mountain and track rides.
Cheers!
Location?
Sydney
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
Either? I would love to explore more on them
Current bike/s?
FUJI Nevada 1.0 2016
Riding since?
4 months
Riding because?
I am looking for a good exercise.
Goals?
To do mountain and track rides.
Cheers!
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EvaTheDiscTrucker
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Mon May 28, 2018 8:30 pm
- Location: Instagram Terra Roams
- Contact:
Re: Introducing the Women
Hi BNA Women!
I'm a newbie to cycling, did a lot 30 years ago and nothing in between.
Location?
Australian vagabond
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
In 1986 i began buying rusty old fixies and rebuilding them for pocket money. I fell in love with a "10 speed racer" i completely rebuilt and painted metalic red and we rode everywhere around Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. We left the guys eating our dust everyday after school was out. In 88-90 i road the tracks and hardtop in the Kosciuszko NP extensively after moving there. Loved both mountain bike and road touring.
Current bike/s?
Eva - 2017 blue Surly disc trucker
Riding since?
About to start my first serious tour this summer
Riding because?
It is naturally the next big adventure after walking 17,000kms solo unsupported around Australia. All the way around i met riders from all over the world doing short tours, crossings or laps.
For most of the walk i knew i would be riding next.
During the walk i was limited by speed and water so some places that called to me were passed by, mostly those old corrugated red dirt highways through the outback. Now i'm going back to ride them.
I follow/ed on insta a collection of amazing women riding. I was especially inspired by Fredricka Ek and Ann Johansson.
Favourite ride
Pending
Occupation?
I just became the 1st woman to walk around Australia solo unaccompanied 3 weeks ago so i'm hoping soon i can say writer and speaker
Goals?
Ride around Australia
Most embarrassing moment on the bike?
Pending
Best moment on the bike?
Summer riding in the alps, mostly the part after the climb!
Which section have you spent most of your time in on the forums? Or where do you suspect you'll spend most your time?
Yet to explore everything
I hope to meet many of you as i ride
Terra Roam (real name)
I'm a newbie to cycling, did a lot 30 years ago and nothing in between.
Location?
Australian vagabond
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
In 1986 i began buying rusty old fixies and rebuilding them for pocket money. I fell in love with a "10 speed racer" i completely rebuilt and painted metalic red and we rode everywhere around Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. We left the guys eating our dust everyday after school was out. In 88-90 i road the tracks and hardtop in the Kosciuszko NP extensively after moving there. Loved both mountain bike and road touring.
Current bike/s?
Eva - 2017 blue Surly disc trucker
Riding since?
About to start my first serious tour this summer
Riding because?
It is naturally the next big adventure after walking 17,000kms solo unsupported around Australia. All the way around i met riders from all over the world doing short tours, crossings or laps.
For most of the walk i knew i would be riding next.
During the walk i was limited by speed and water so some places that called to me were passed by, mostly those old corrugated red dirt highways through the outback. Now i'm going back to ride them.
I follow/ed on insta a collection of amazing women riding. I was especially inspired by Fredricka Ek and Ann Johansson.
Favourite ride
Pending
Occupation?
I just became the 1st woman to walk around Australia solo unaccompanied 3 weeks ago so i'm hoping soon i can say writer and speaker
Goals?
Ride around Australia
Most embarrassing moment on the bike?
Pending
Best moment on the bike?
Summer riding in the alps, mostly the part after the climb!
Which section have you spent most of your time in on the forums? Or where do you suspect you'll spend most your time?
Yet to explore everything
I hope to meet many of you as i ride
Terra Roam (real name)
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Comedian
- Posts: 9166
- Joined: Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:35 pm
- Location: Brisbane
Re: Introducing the Women
Bravo! How inspirational! #notawomanthough .EvaTheDiscTrucker wrote: Occupation?
I just became the 1st woman to walk around Australia solo unaccompanied 3 weeks ago so i'm hoping soon i can say writer and speaker
Goals?
Ride around Australia
Terra Roam (real name)
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EvaTheDiscTrucker
- Posts: 8
- Joined: Mon May 28, 2018 8:30 pm
- Location: Instagram Terra Roams
- Contact:
Re: Introducing the Women
Thank you Comedian
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Recrider5
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:52 pm
Re: Introducing the Women
Location?
Brisbane
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
Mountain, commuting and Recumbents
Current bike/s?
Flevobike Basic
Batavus Relaxx
Brompton
Scott Spark960
Riding since?
Stopped counting at 35 years! Started on mountain bikes, moved to road/commuter bikes, then to recumbents and back to mtb.
Riding because?
I want to. Have always ridden but my passion for riding has increased in the past 5 years.
Favorite ride
The most memorable was Mt Buller to Mt Stirling Victoria, but that was a while ago. Round Brisbane, the river loop and Sandgate to Woody point are good.
Occupation?
Chemical/mining engineer
Goals?
To get fit and keep up with my son.
Most embarrassing moment on the bike?
riding with the stand down
Best moment on the bike?
Finishing the Great Vic Bike ride
Which section have you spent most of your time in on the forums? Or where do you suspect you'll spend most your time?
probably rhe repairs section
Brisbane
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
Mountain, commuting and Recumbents
Current bike/s?
Flevobike Basic
Batavus Relaxx
Brompton
Scott Spark960
Riding since?
Stopped counting at 35 years! Started on mountain bikes, moved to road/commuter bikes, then to recumbents and back to mtb.
Riding because?
I want to. Have always ridden but my passion for riding has increased in the past 5 years.
Favorite ride
The most memorable was Mt Buller to Mt Stirling Victoria, but that was a while ago. Round Brisbane, the river loop and Sandgate to Woody point are good.
Occupation?
Chemical/mining engineer
Goals?
To get fit and keep up with my son.
Most embarrassing moment on the bike?
riding with the stand down
Best moment on the bike?
Finishing the Great Vic Bike ride
Which section have you spent most of your time in on the forums? Or where do you suspect you'll spend most your time?
probably rhe repairs section
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zebee
- Posts: 1141
- Joined: Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:37 am
Re: Introducing the Women
Recrider5 wrote:Location?
Brisbane
Road, Mountain, Track... what's your style?
Mountain, commuting and Recumbents
Current bike/s?
Flevobike Basic
Batavus Relaxx
Brompton
Scott Spark960
A flevobike? Only seen them in pics. What are they like compared to your normal type recumbent.
Well OK, there is no such thing, but your usual 2 wheel rear wheel drive with vaguely normal front wheel geometry...
Zebee
- Encore SWB high racer stick bike and Greenspeed GT20 trike
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Happyhunting
- Posts: 54
- Joined: Sun Oct 07, 2018 10:40 pm
Flat bar road bike
Hi Ladies
I am new to riding and would need some advice/ help
A little about me:
Location: Melbourne
Age: late twenties
Height: 170cm
Weight: 55-60kg
I am looking to buy a flat bar road bike that I can commute to and from work say 35km a day.
I would like something with the following:
- lightweight
- low maintenance
- How much does it cost to maintain a bike on a yearly basis If I do say 200Km a week?
- under $500 (I don't mind buying second hand)
- How many years would I get out of a decent bike?
- What is the best time to buy? Should I wait for the boxing day sales?
Please suggest where I can buy from
- online?
- LBS?
- Brand and type of bike?
Also would love to join a riding club on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Thank you ladies
Hope to see you guys out on the road.
I am new to riding and would need some advice/ help
A little about me:
Location: Melbourne
Age: late twenties
Height: 170cm
Weight: 55-60kg
I am looking to buy a flat bar road bike that I can commute to and from work say 35km a day.
I would like something with the following:
- lightweight
- low maintenance
- How much does it cost to maintain a bike on a yearly basis If I do say 200Km a week?
- under $500 (I don't mind buying second hand)
- How many years would I get out of a decent bike?
- What is the best time to buy? Should I wait for the boxing day sales?
Please suggest where I can buy from
- online?
- LBS?
- Brand and type of bike?
Also would love to join a riding club on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Thank you ladies
Hope to see you guys out on the road.
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