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Sydney drivers at there best !
"Rob" wrote in message ... On 6/05/2011 8:52 PM, ridetowork@noemailaddress wrote: Here's a video show just how much risk some drivers are willing to take with cyclist, other road users and there own lives... http://www.youtube.com/user/Peddler2.../0/FljtSTgq5I0 Ride like your life depended on it ! When was there any room for cyclists on the roads - Sydney drivers may be crap, but the pedestrians are downright dangerous (for cyclists). Even more mobile phone staggers and ipod deafness than car drivers. Shirley Nott. |
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On 11/05/2011 9:02 PM, terryc wrote:
Rob wrote: On 11/05/2011 5:50 PM, terryc wrote: BT Humble wrote: ..and I doubt that there were significant numbers of automobiles on public roads at that time. And the australian guy who wrote the first Australianmotor car touring guides survey the routes on a bicycle. He did it to sell his line of motorist garments. Was that specially Drawn to Order by Mr H E C Robinson with descriptive notes by Mr J Pearson - Printers and Publishers John Sands Limited.? What year was that one? I can't work it out as there is no date but may try to identify by the advertising cost 1/6 Bennett & Wood have the model "E" Standard SPEEDWELL reduced to Australian Pounds 8/10/0 Cash. (Can't find the pound sign ) Corner Pitt & Bathurst Streets Sydney " We remain open till 9 o'clock every Friday night" -- And who thought of late night shopping. So what year was the Model "E" produced? Also says The Speedwell is the outcome of 30 years of experience in cycle building. Its so strong built, so safe, speedy and smooth running that the tourist will find it the ideal machine for all roads and conditions" |
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Rob wrote:
On 11/05/2011 9:02 PM, terryc wrote: Rob wrote: On 11/05/2011 5:50 PM, terryc wrote: BT Humble wrote: ..and I doubt that there were significant numbers of automobiles on public roads at that time. And the australian guy who wrote the first Australianmotor car touring guides survey the routes on a bicycle. He did it to sell his line of motorist garments. Was that specially Drawn to Order by Mr H E C Robinson with descriptive notes by Mr J Pearson - Printers and Publishers John Sands Limited.? What year was that one? I can't work it out as there is no date but may try to identify by the advertising cost 1/6 I will have to try and find the version I have. I know it isn't the original, Maybe second edition. I thought he did them himself initially. |
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