Welcome to the Tamar Bicycle Users Group forum. To return to the T-BUG site, click <a href = "http://tbug.org.au/">here!</a> http://tbug.org.au/forum/index.php Sun, 20 May 2012 13:04:17 +1000 Phorum 5.2.11 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,272,272#msg-272 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,272,272#msg-272
This year, I was volunteering once again on point 6 for Ride Launceston and got some photos that I thought I'd share :)

You can see them on my Flickr page.

If anybody wants copies or is in a photo and wants it removed, just let me know.

P.S. Sorry for the first batch of people who I inadvertently sent in the wrong direction!]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Sun, 06 May 2012 02:40:53 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,269,269#msg-269 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,269,269#msg-269
The packet says TY05/15/20/22/30/CT92/MJ05 - does that help?

Tony

(0419 387 556)]]> Tony C Tbug_general Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:07:17 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,265,265#msg-265 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,265,265#msg-265
Does anyone know to what tension the belt should be set to on the Avanti Blade 8C?

I have emailed Avanti local and in NZ but have no answer as yet. The Gates Carbon Drive website advises that tensions should be as per the manufacturers recommendations for the model.

Tony Cullimore]]> Tony C Tbug_general Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:59:23 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,262,262#msg-262 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,262,262#msg-262
I am hoping to find a new home for my old bike.
It is an Apollo Himalya Small MTB ( no supension approx 15 years old) needs some work to get running well but generally in okay condition.

Please contact me by email (anna.k.lynch@gmail.com) if you are interested or know of somewhere that will be able to do some maintance and put it to use.


Cheers
Anna]]> alynch Tbug_general Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:01:34 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,193,193#msg-193 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,193,193#msg-193
I was volunteering on point 6 for Ride Launceston and got some photos that I thought I'd share :)

You can see them on my Flickr page.

If anybody wants copies or is in a photo and wants it removed, just let me know.]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:57:30 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,190,190#msg-190 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,190,190#msg-190
I've just moved to Launceston and will be commencing my studies at the Uni (Newnham). I am keen on cycling to the Uni but am very unsure about how to make my way there as I am really new to the whole cycling-on-roads issue. Would be glad if I could get someone to show me how? Probably cycle a couple of times with me to and back if it is not too much to ask.

Thank you.

YYue]]> YYue Tbug_general Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:46:53 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,185,185#msg-185 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,185,185#msg-185
I'm moving down to Launceston in the next couple of weeks and am keen to explore all the rides around the place (and hopefully not come off in the process!). Are there any regular early morning groups who go out and hit the roads early before work (followed up with a coffee of course!)during the week?

thanks
Damien]]> Mr White Tbug_general Sun, 23 May 2010 22:08:53 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,184,184#msg-184 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,184,184#msg-184 Poll: Did You Attend A State Bike Week 2010 Event

What did you do for Bike Week? Did you attend an event like Ride Launceston or the Launceston City Council's Arterial Bike Route Ride, or did you find your own way to celebrate cycling?

Tell us your thoughts on what you liked about State Bike Week this year, and what ideas you might have for next!

The State Bike Week 2010 calendar can be viewed at www.cycleinstead.org.au]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:27:48 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,179,179#msg-179 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,179,179#msg-179 Poll: What sort of cycle support would you like to see on inner city busses?

With some recent announcements regarding funding for bus infrastructure upgrades, we're keen to do some lobbying for increased support for cyclists, but we need to know what you want.

Would the ability to catch a bus with your bike be attractive for you? Share your thoughts!]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:46:07 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,177,177#msg-177 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,177,177#msg-177
Nigel.Coates@launceston.tas.gov.au]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:45:24 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,172,172#msg-172 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,172,172#msg-172 lumcginniss Tbug_general Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:51:10 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?1,165,165#msg-165 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?1,165,165#msg-165
As a part of T-Bug's ongoing role in the Launceston City Council's Bike Committee, we will be gathering community feedback on these planned developments, starting with the the draft proposal for the development of the Northern Suburbs Commuter Cycle Trail which T-Bug members recently provided comment on.

Over the coming months, planning for other parts of the Arterial Bike Route Network will continue. Watch this space for more details.

Launceston City Council's press release with approval for the Northern Suburbs Route -
[www.launceston.tas.gov.au]]]> admin Tbug_announce Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:55:03 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,164,164#msg-164 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,164,164#msg-164 Poll: Are edge markings a suitable alternative to bike lanes where limited space is available?

With cycling infrastructure development on the rise, it is becoming obvious that some roads just don't have room for regulation width bike lanes. In these situations, wide edge markings and road shoulders are often painted in as "unofficial" bike areas.

There are a good number of pros and cons with edge markings, and we are very interested to see what points the cycling community thinks are most important.

Please vote and feel free to discuss why you like or dislike the idea of edge markings being used in place of bike lanes on narrow roads.

Josh]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:07:51 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,163,163#msg-163 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,163,163#msg-163 I am a 70 yo male cyclist living in Albury NSW .
I have been Racing and Touring in England and Austalia for the past 55 yrs, I think it is in my blood. I still ride three times a week with a few of my over 60s friends.

I have just found your site and your forum through a contact from your President Malcolm.

I used to belong to a Cycling Club in Birmingham UK ,the SARACEN RCC we had about 60 members aged between 15 - 75 years.
We went on Clubruns every Sunday starting at 9 am with coffee break at about 11am then lunch at 12.30 then afternoon tea at 3pm then home by 5pm.
We did short rides of 50 miles and in the Summer longer rides 80-90 miles.

There is a special Bond that occurs between cyclists which I really enjoy.

If you need any info re Albury and surrounds please contact me per email ian.baillie1@bigpond.com.au

Cheers Ian]]> Ian Baillie Tbug_general Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:01:08 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,161,161#msg-161 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,161,161#msg-161
Check them out. Better still use them. The general location won't change, but if need be we can input into the orientation.

Good on the council for the initiative, I'm sure they'd be pleased with some good feedback - via this forum for starters.

And great to see carparks starting to be shared with bikes...wouldn't it be nice if this is the start of demand which will see say 100 cages, 10 years from now!

Cheers
Roger (your TBUG representative on the LCC Bike Committee)]]> Roger Tbug_general Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:39:30 +1100 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,158,158#msg-158 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,158,158#msg-158
I myself ride it twice a day around 8:00am (northbound) and 6:00pm (southbound) weekdays.]]> waide.soper Tbug_general Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:52:03 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?1,157,157#msg-157 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?1,157,157#msg-157 help get over $900 000 of cycling lanes and on-road infrastructure built in Launceston within 12 months!!!

We need to get absolutely every available cyclist in Launceston to Civic Square for an Examiner photo shoot, to encourage the federal government to choose Launceston for funding.

The target is to have at least 100 bicyclists, but preferably 200, in the Civic Square 12:30 till 1pm on Friday 19th June.

As you might be aware from media reports, submissions close on June 30 for many competing infrastructure projects around Australia . Those that succeed will be because of numbers, perceived need - and enthusiasm.

Launceston City Council has applied for funding as part of the Federal Government’s $650 million Jobs Fund program to improve the Launceston Arterial Bike Route Network, which will provide more on-road bike routes, as well as development of a Northern suburbs commuter cycling trail linking the city suburbs of Rocherlea, Mayfield, Mowbray and Newnham to Inveresk and the central city.

Politicians need to see that cyclists will come out in numbers to support bikeways and cycling infrastructure.

If our application is successful, we will see:

* Over $900 000 of cycling lanes and on-road infrastructure built within 12 months.
* Over 50km of cycling friendly road treatments to encourage safe commuter cycling.
* Interconnected commuter cycling routes going to all points of the compass from the CBD.
* Phase one of the Nrth Suburbs Commuter Cycling Trail seeing a trail created from Inveresk to Remount Rd in preparation with an eventual connection behind Mowbray and through to the Rocherlea Old Rail Trail.

The rally will be a joint TBUG / LCC Bike Committee event.

The challenge: bring yourself and two friends/kids (or more) to really show that Launceston has the numbers and the passion! It will only take 1/2 hour of your time, but we need as many as we can!

Bring your bike, but if you haven’t got it at work come along anyway.

We need to know we’ll have the numbers, so please email our president Malcolm to let him know you (and how many friends) will be there: malcolm.cowan@bigpond.com

Forward this email on to your bike networks and friends (with apologies for cross-postings).

Let's make this a campaign to remember!! See you, and many more, there at 12:30 on Fri 19th.]]> admin Tbug_announce Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:38:36 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,156,156#msg-156 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?6,156,156#msg-156 Poll: Will you be attending the TBUG/LCC Bike Rally?

The Launceston City Council has put in submissions for a significant amount of funding for cycling infrastructure in Launceston.

Together with the LCC, we are holding a rally to show support and demonstrate that Launceston's cycling community has the numbers and enthusiasm it will take to justify the allocation of funds.

Our target is to have at least 100 cyclists (preferably 200) in Civic Square at 12:30pm on the 19th of June.

If you think you can make it, we'd love to hear from you. Please Malcolm Cowan at malcolm.cowan@bigpond.com!

For more information, see the council's flyer or our post in the Announcements Forum.]]> Cheeseness Tbug_general Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:55:55 +1000 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?1,153,153#msg-153 http://tbug.org.au/forum/read.php?1,153,153#msg-153
In the meantime, sign up to the forums or register on the mailing lists and post your comments in TBug General.

Have fun!]]> Cheeseness Tbug_announce Sun, 24 May 2009 22:13:39 +1000