trip to Australia confirmed! WOOT!

[allabouteva]

Trekhawk,

So are you or DH in the RAAF?

That would be so cool! Since we've taken up cycling, we've been to Canberra twice on long weekends to do just that, because Canberra to my way of thinking is cycling nirvana. My bro-in-law works at ANU, which BTW has a huge number of cyclists about 1800 regular commuters.

We're doing Beechworth on the Easter long weekend because there's a railtrail there. See:

http://www.railtrail.com.au/

It's called Murray to the Mountains, that we think will make a nice family holiday.

C'ya!

Eva

[Trekhawk]

Trekhawk,

So are you or DH in the RAAF?

That would be so cool! Since we've taken up cycling, we've been to Canberra twice on long weekends to do just that, because Canberra to my way of thinking is cycling nirvana. My bro-in-law works at ANU, which BTW has a huge number of cyclists about 1800 regular commuters.

We're doing Beechworth on the Easter long weekend because there's a railtrail there. See:

http://www.railtrail.com.au/

It's called Murray to the Mountains, that we think will make a nice family holiday.

C'ya!

Eva

Hey Eva thanks for the link. That looks like a great ride. I love that whole area and hope to get down that way again in the future. I will keep that link it sounds like a great family trip.

Its my DH that is in the military, I was for 12 years but left when we had children.

As far as Canberra goes Im glad its got great cycling that will keep me happy as Im afraid to say (ok Canberrans dont be offended) Canberra is not in the top ten of my favourite places to live.

Wont be back in Aust until around mid 2007 but I will be sure to let you know so we can hook up for a ride.

[bikerchick68]

hey allabouteva and trek... I know one thing I will want to purchase while there is a jersey... can you give me info on a good one that is local... either one of the bike shop jerseys ( ie: Joe's Bike Shop, Sydney, Australia) or something that I can't buy here in the States... want to get one for my brother for Xmas as well... he'll love that! thanks!

[allabouteva]

Hey Bikerchik68

There's quite a few to pick from. In the city, Clarence St Cyclery is a bit of an institution in the city.

http://www.cyclery.com.au/

I bought my Giant CRX1 from Woolies Wheels, also quite close to the city

http://www.woolyswheels.com.au/

I think you could probably get an Aussie jersey from them without too much trouble. Out in the 'burbs, my DH keeps these guys in business

http://www.blackmanbicycles.com.au/

I reckon those will get you started!

eva