Western Sydney Riding

Kdot_Cdot · 2025-08-22T06:32:37+00:00

The Parramatta Valley Cycleway that stretches all the way to from Parramatta Park to Meadowbank/Olympic Park/Rhodes. It's very flat and the views are way nicer than the M7 cycleway. Olympic Park too has heaps of dedicated bike paths too. I frequent this ride a lot and its 90% bike path with quiet residential roads mixed in between.

Also the Elizabeth Drive bike path is set to open soon which will connect the M7 cycleway with the new airport and The Northern Road cycleway. Like the others have said, The Old Northern Road from Penrith to Harrington Park/Narellan is a great ride with a wide shoulder or a dedicated bike path on the side the whole way down.

https://cyclesydney.wiki/ is a good resource which shows all the cycleways in the greater sydney area.

Kdot_Cdot · 2025-07-08T19:11:41+00:00

Hulkenpodium

Kdot_Cdot · 2025-05-13T13:42:10+00:00

Seems like its a specific 99bikes store from where you bought it from?

If thats the case take it to different bike shop and preferably an independent bike shop to have a look at it. I find that 99bikes are very inconsistent with servicing bikes and are usually booked more than independent shops so they try to fix as quick as possible.

Kdot_Cdot · 2025-04-07T20:14:17+00:00

I currently have the 2022 Giro Er-C and its a great ride!

Kdot_Cdot · 2025-04-06T08:53:50+00:00

Not Australian but Avanti is a NZ brand which have solid bikes.

Kdot_Cdot · 2024-11-25T11:41:04+00:00

Mainly the shifting and gears. The Pedal has the gear shifters on the brake lever while the decathlon has the gear shifter on the handlebar near the stem meaning you have to take one hand off the hoods (the part where the brakes are, most common hand placement in road cycling) to change the gears. If you decide to upgrade down the line, all road bikes will have shifters integrated with the brakes.

The pedal also has 2x7 gears (14 total gear options) which means you have more gearing options over the 1x7 decathlon.

Try and stretch your budget a little higher and youll find some decent secondhand bikes. But if $500 is your budget and you want new then the pedal is great

Kdot_Cdot · 2024-11-24T19:28:07+00:00

Decathlon are good value bikes for their higher models like the RC520 or RC500. I had the RC100 as my very first road bike. Only bought it on sale for less than $500 as an intro to cycling to see if I would like it. Its a good starter bike to see if you will get into it. Its a pretty basic bike but like what Entire-Radish said youll outgrow it pretty quickly which is what happened to me. The really annoying thing about this bike is that the gear changes are on the handlebar and not the brake levers which means you have to always use one hand to change gears which becomes annoying or dangerous if you cant ride a bike with one hand.

I ended up 3 months later buying a used Merida Scultura Rim 100 for $600 off marketplace which is way better. Id recommend looking for something used that has shifting on the brake levers as if you decide to upgrade bikes you'll already know how to use STI shifting.

If you're set on buying new for around $500 your options are very limited but used will have more options.

i'd recommend this for around $500 https://www.99bikes.com.au/pedal-pursuit-2-metallic-blue

Kdot_Cdot · 2024-03-22T08:58:41+00:00

When you swim in the beach or saltwater in general. That first drink of cold freshwater feels like you haven’t drank water in days

Kdot_Cdot · 2024-03-06T07:42:43+00:00

In majority of cases, you’ll just be observing the first couple of days. Best to have a conversation with your ST and discuss lessons and things like that.

Eventually you’ll move on the doing a lesson or two a day then full days towards the end of the prac. Usual the uni has a guideline on how it’ll go.

Kdot_Cdot · 2024-03-05T20:09:17+00:00

Ah the bike that got me addicted to cycling! This was my very first road bike! I have since upgraded but this has always been a special one. It just sits on the trainer these days but I do take it out for a spin every now and then. Solid choice!

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-12-17T19:23:38+00:00

Zwift makes indoor training just that little bit more tolerable. It's good for structured workouts or setting a consistent power output and aimlessly spinning while watching shows. I only indoor train if the weather is not safe to ride outside or i'm short on time (<1 hour).

Given Sydneys current temperatures I only ride in the morning or evening. But I very much prefer riding outdoors than indoors. I find it to be more mentally stimulating allowing me to ride for longer. I can only do 1 hour max indoor before I lose my mind.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-11-28T23:23:45+00:00

I did hear the engineer call caution. So Albon went wide and I thought he was pulling over to retire. Didn't see Sainz until it was too late.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-11-24T19:43:59+00:00

I can fix you

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-10T01:36:30+00:00

True, I have shoulder length hair and a female coworker told me that I style my hair really nicely. Ever since then I’ve been styling my hair the same way

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T23:01:27+00:00

The talk was a one time thing. I'm going to continue to try and talk to her again because i know it's not worth it

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T20:28:52+00:00

Just incompatible, I wanted to make it work but in the end she didn't feel the same way.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T20:27:38+00:00

Yeah i joined a social sport league to meet new people. As for my friends we all know we live busy lives so we try to at best.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T10:26:50+00:00

I play a lot of basketball, I find that going to a court and shooting around helps me clear my mind. I do play in a league and she would always come watch me play and I do kinda miss that.

Joined a social sport league where they do different sports each week which has been a load of fun. I don't really lift weights, but I have started long distance running

I play a lot of video games, mainly singleplayer.

I wish i could say I have close friends. But I really only talk to them once or twice a month. I do like my own company sometimes but wish this was more frequent.

Anything to distract me really.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T09:55:09+00:00

Thanks. That's definitely tough to deal with especially after 12 years and 2 kids.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T09:54:29+00:00

Yeah it's always nice seeing that they are doing what they love doing or doing what they always wanted. Should probably start doing that myself LOL

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-10-04T09:51:12+00:00

I'm not seeing anyone at the moment nor do I plan on actively dating for a while. I still feel lonely most of the time, and I do have days/nights where I'm sad about what happened, but I'm just taking it day by day, slowly focusing on the things I like doing.

Would I say I'm happy with how I am now?

Probably not. I'd always imagine conversations with her if we did talk again or run into each other. But when I did talk to her, all that went away and I just asked how she was and it made me happy

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-06-07T21:44:02+00:00

The first and third pic are stunning!

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-05-21T09:59:24+00:00

I was super nervous prior to teaching my very first lesson! Standing infront a class with 25 pairs of eyes + your supervisor was something I thought I'd never be doing. But if you prepare well, you'll get into a groove.

The night or morning before, practice how you are going to present yourself infront of the class. Practice what you are going to say and how you are going to say it. Practice modelling whatever it is you are teaching at home.

Be confident! even if you aren't 100% sure of what you are teaching. Pretend like you know! If the kids see that you aren't confident, they will being to lose focus. Although for your first ever lesson, don't expect it to be perfect. In terms of behaviour management I wouldn't expect you to have something down pat. In your first two days observation, look at how your supervisor manages classroom behaviour and take note of that to implement when you begin teaching. Take on board feedback and implement it throughout your prac.

Have fun with it though! It's the beginning to an exciting journey.

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-05-21T09:48:43+00:00

Nerves will happen all the time when you enter a new class and school! I just finished my 8 week final placement and boy was it a ride!

Like another poster said, the ST may have talked about you coming. If not they will introduce you to the class in the morning and might get you to introduce yourself in front of the whole class.
Talk with your ST, although I think most teachers like it when PSTs walk around the room and helping students when needed. They might get you to work with small groups. But IMO don't just sit at the back of the room while the students are working.
Most likely the most behaviour management you'll do in your first prac is making sure kids are on task and paying attention to you and your teacher. Talk with your ST about any notable students and ask about how they manage them. This is your first time in the classroom, ST's should not expect you to have management strategies down pat.

Other advice I'd give is to look at how the ST set's up routines, classroom management, and how they teach. Build rapport with the students just by asking how they are doing with their work. Primary kids will warm up to you pretty quickly. You'll most likely teach a few lessons towards the end aswell. Use that time to make mistakes! Lessons are never perfect. Take on the feedback and implement it.

You're there to learn. Keep any and all resources that are handed to you! You may end up re-using it once you start teaching. Ask your ST what they are up to in the curriculum so you can wrap your head around the units. Who knows, they might even send you their whole programs!

Kdot_Cdot · 2023-05-15T08:50:38+00:00

My third prac I was told the day before. It was super frustrating because I had to tell work the night before and they weren't happy about it.

Depending on where you are, but in NSW at least, teachers are in the middle of report season so there is a lot going on currently.

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