Simmsy's Photos: Cycling

Monday, 28 July 2014

Walk along Mike Turtur Bikeway - 2014 July 27

We took our dog for a walk along the Mike Turtur Bikeway from Glenelg to where it hits Cross Road. A very enjoyable walk that traverses along the tramway and along the way there are some very cool "action-inspired sculptural figures" by Greg Healey & Gregg Mitchell (according to the council info).

Here are some of the sculptures that we found along the way.

Starting off at Glenelg near Brighton Road we came across this Giraffe.

Along the way, there were "people" made of "bike chain". Very cleverly done.

Just out walking their dog
On the footpath you can see horseshoes marks from "horses running past"
out the front of the Morphettville Race Course. A nice touch, I think

Red is taking a stretch

Green showing its stretching style too

My favourite one, sitting watching the people pass by

Close up of "The Sitter"

Running late for the tram

More walking the dog up by Cross Road.

Can the real dog please sit?

Letting the sculptures take our Foxhound, Murphy for a short walk

Back at the Brighton Road end they have put up this public bike work station.

Complete with pump, stand and work tools. Great idea.

Public bike work station

The bikeway goes all the way from Glenelg to Adelaide.

Worth a walk or ride.

Sunday, 14 July 2013

International Track Series - Adelaide 2013-07-13

Went to day 4 of a 5 day cycling track event called 'ITS Adelaide' held at Adelaide's Velodrome. Been to the velodrome before (played volleyball with South Adelaide there), but never for a track cycling event.

The Adelaide "Super-Drome" Velodrome

The first time that I walked out into the centre, I was amazed at the steepness of the tracks not only on the corners, but also that on the straights. How the riders stay on and not continuously slide off is definitely a skill.

The track. Doesn't really show how steep the end banking is though.

Went on day 4 of 5, where the events of the night were the Women's 500mm Time Trial, Men & Women's Omnuim - Flying Lap, Keirin (including the Repechares) & Elimination races.

The power and speed that these athletes show, as well as very skilled bike handling, just doesn't come across on TV. I stood on the corner, taking some of the photos, and just after the riders had gone past, the unexpected breeze that they followed them was quite strong.

It was a very enjoyable night, especially seeing some elite cyclists like (Oylmpicians, World Champions etc.) Anna Mears of Australia, Wai Lee of Hong Kong and Kenny de Ketele of Belgium & Ethan Mitchell of New Zealand to name a few compete.