Tasmanian Cyclist

“Sign of the times”

Rob — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:16:37 +0000

Australians are following the cycling trends of Europe and America with a huge increase in recreational and competitive cycling. They are taking to the roads in small and large groups to enjoy their new found freedom exercise.

I was about sixteen years old when I started riding on the road. It was fantastic then and [...]

Derri McCormack Injured

Rob — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:19:13 +0000

A stressful day for the Dads Army lads today as they witnessed their mate Derri McCormack involved in a serious accident with a truck at Riverside.

He has been in surgery for much of the day with a broken arm, a serious broken leg, broken ribs and a punctured lung. The surgeons spent most of [...]

Golf Day for Maillot Jaune Tas

Rob — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:54:13 +0000

York Park Speedway Launceston (Those were the days !)

Rob — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:56:09 +0000

When I was a kid, one of my fondest memories of cycling in the sixty’s was the annual 6 Day Race at York Park. My Dad would take me out to the track, find our spot in the seating stands and we would watch one of the best sports events there was in those days. [...]

“Our shameful Tamar River”

Rob — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:22:32 +0000

As I flew back from an aerial assignment recently across the Tamar River, looking its normal”glorious worst”, I could not help but think what a shameful and disgusting performance our governments and politicians have shown in past years with regard to a genuine attempt to take this ongoing problem to task. Another enquiry, another environmental study, [...]

Will Clarke wins TDU Stage ADELAIDE

Rob — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:13:21 +0000

Our little band of “Dads Army” supporters were very proud yesterday to witness the courage and tenacity that took Will Clarke to a stage win at the Tour Down Under 2012 in Adelaide.

The second stage held at a small town called “Stirling” will be remembered for the fantastic effort by the Tasmanian rider who [...]

A Lucky Find …..

Rob — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:07:44 +0000

A couple of years ago, Launceston Architect and cycling tragic, Jack Birrell, discovered an old Bianchi road frame that was destined for the scrap heap. A quick inspection showed no serious damage or obvious reason why it had been discarded. It appeared to have no cracks or bends and was still [...]

Three Way Street NY

Rob — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 02:00:28 +0000

The video below, titled 3-Way Street, was shot in Manhattan, and shows just how close pedestrians, cyclists and drivers come to creating accidents at a typical intersection. Just keep in mind, this is only one intersection, in a city of millions, and this same scene repeats itself thousands of times a day, everyday.

“Tour Down Under” time again !

Rob — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:45:34 +0000

and “Dads Army” member John O May will celebrate his 70th Birthday in Adelaide !

If you love cycling, you will love the “Tour Down Under” in Adelaide. I can recommend it. If you have not been and you want to go to a great cycling event, the TDU is the perfect option. [...]

Mac Sloane-Champion of Champions

Rob — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:52:13 +0000

There is not much more to say about Mac Sloane . The reports and photographs say it all. Take some time to read about this incredible athlete and career of a Champion rider.

I would like to sincerely thank the Sloane family for allowing me to have access to the scrapbook of this ikon in [...]