G'day all,

Was great to catch up with so many lads at Farrer Pl and meet some fresh faces. No matter what is said of bike messengers, as a community, they are as accepting and enthusiastically interested in others as even the most humanitarian group of people.

My little bike shop has had to close under the weight of fiscal burden. Business as usual through my home for servicing etc, spares & accessories if you're looking for stuff. Got some Continental 26" slicks (Achtung! - german made), brand new that I'm trying to move. I paid $50 the pair. Make me an offer! I've got used frames, wheels and heaps of bits and pieces. I just don't have the room to store all of it.

To everyone following Le Tour de France, have a great Saturday night watching, hopefully, Cadel Evans Time Trial his way to an historic win. Hard to believe it's now a very real possibility an Australian will be GC winner.

Stay safe, stay warm, stay dry!
Adrian
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Hey boys and girls,

Has Tour De France anticipation reached fever pitch yet? Certainly has for me!

Cadel Evans has turned in as odds on favourite through 'Sports Bet' for the General Classification.

Andy Schleck looks the goods to me. With a strong team (Team CSC - Stuart O'Grady, Brad McGee, Matt Goss, Jens Voight, Frank Schleck, Fabian Cancellara, Carlos Sastre, Bobby Julich - WOW! Nothing but proven talent there.) all working for him, he should see himself on the rostrum in Paris. Good odds to - 9:1 last time I checked.

Bring on Saturday 5th. VIVA LE TOUR!

Good luck to NSW in tonights (Wed 1st) 'State Of Origin' decider.

Peace and prosperity!
Adrian

Hey messenger chaps and chapettes,

Hope everyone is well and pulling in the big "end of financial year" dollars.

I need to tap into the great pool of knowledge that is the messenger community. I've just built up a Bianchi free-wheeling S/S for sale and have installed a lever that does both front and rear brakes. After some effort I've got both brakes set up with equal pull-up. Has anyone out there used or had experience with this type of braking? What kind of life span do you get before they require readjustment? They seem to loose tension quicker than normal, which is to be expected.

I also wanted to get an up-date on how Peter McDonald is going in Europe. I could try the Drapac Porsche website but this way I can get the inside running.

If Baden reads this, or if someone wants to pass on a message, do you still want the 'Poker' book?

Thanks again to all those who've offered support and encouragement to my fledgling business.

I look forward to any feedback re the above questions.

Keep the peace and ride safe.

Cheers!
Adrian

G'day chaps,

Some of you guys may remember me. I was with Mail Call and Allied most recently (2 years ago) but started my journey into couriering with Crisis way back in 1992. I left to open a baby shop with my wife which, unfortunately, is set to close.

I also worked at the Shakespeare Hotel. Remember me now! Baden and Smokin' Joe might, they used to pop in for a steak and a beer from time to time. The last time they came in was around the World's and Baden accused me of pinching his beer! He was very drunk and it was very late so let's not dwell on that.

Anyway, I thought I'd drop you guys a line to say hi and let you know that I'm opening a small bike and sports shop in Redfern (opp the Bar Cleveland on Bourke Street) in early May. Mostly clothes but some accessories, basic servicing and reconditioned bikes too. It would be great if anyone wants to reply or pop in and offer suggestions on what's hot and what's not. I'm certainly not trying to take on institutions such as 'Cheaky Monkey' or 'CBD', just offer an alternative or a place to hang-out on those excursions to the burbs I know you all love so much!