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|April 9, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Asked Again: Anyone have a Miken Ultra 2 Advance for sale?
I sold mine this weekend. Thanks for the interest.
|April 6, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Asked Again: Anyone have a Miken Ultra 2 Advance for sale?
After seeing that the eBay one is up to $177 with 17 bids, I have decided to list mine on eBay. Thanks to those who showed an interest in my bat.
|April 3, 2012
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Austin Texas Senior Shoot-Out !!!
Chris, what kind of hand made plague's will the MVP's get? Bubonic? ;>)
|April 2, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Asked Again: Anyone have a Miken Ultra 2 Advance for sale?
You mean one with the metal knob? I have a 28oz with less than 20 swings on it that's been sitting in my closet for several years. I never could get used to that knob. You can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and I can send you some pictures if you are interested.
|March 23, 2012
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee(s) Replacement
My pain was just bone-on-bone in the knee joint itself.
|March 22, 2012
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee(s) Replacement
mad dog, I said running hard not FAST! Kenny, I always said that once I gave up softball I would start playing golf...I guess that is why I keep playing softball!
|March 21, 2012
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee(s) Replacement
Tater50, please refer to this thread for some detailed information I (and others) posted earlier about knee replacements. http://seniorsoftball.com/?messageboard&viewby_thread=79247&message_topic_id=misc
To answer your questions:
1. I would NOT hold off as long as possible if you are in pain and it is affecting your quality of life. For me, it was waking up several times a night in pain that convinced me it was time to get it done. Plus having to limp and not being able to run very well. I could have taken the pain while trying to run for a while longer but it was the pain at night that made it unbearable. Plus I couldn't work out or even take batting practice like I wanted to because of the knee.
2. I only had one done...my other one is in good shape for a 57 year old knee. I have a desk job and was off work for 3 weeks. The first week back I worked 4 hour days then full time after that. Sitting for long periods of time lead to quite a bit of swelling, stiffness and pain. If I had it to do over again, I would have tried to stay home another week or two and kept it elevated and iced longer. I had it done on Dec 7th, 2010 and started hitting in March 2011 and playing at the end of April. It was probably about August before it started feeling pretty good and I felt like I was close to normal again. I DH'd most of all of last year. It's now been a year and 4 months and it feels much better than at the end of last year. We play our first tournament this weekend so it will be my first real test of this year to see how it feels to run hard on it. I definitely recommend it. One month after the surgery I was much better than I had been in years.
3. They do replace both at once, but as you can imagine rehab is much more difficult because you don't have a "good" leg to help you out while you are recovering. My 82 year old dad had both of his replaced 1 month after mine and he went to a full time rehab facility for the first couple of weeks after surgery. He said that if he was going to have to go through rehab and be miserable he would rather only do it once. If it were me, I think I would do 1 at a time.
Good luck!
|March 20, 2012
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: cv3
mad dog, definitely not M+. We don't have the power or sponsorship money. We were Major last year and SSUSA reclassified us as AAA this year due to our margin of defeats against major teams. We also lost a few players so we plan to start at AAA and see where we end up.
|March 19, 2012
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: cv3
mad dog are you coming to Georgetown this weekend for the SPA tournament? Here's my email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
|March 16, 2012
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: cv3
mad dog, we may need an outfielder for Austin Rock 50's. Send me his contact information and I will pass it on to our manager.
|March 8, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: bats
Thanks Ed. I'll be calling you in a few days to order another Melee. Does the Vector-O come in an end loaded model also?
|March 6, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: bats
Ed, Are their differences between the 2011 and 2012 end loaded Melees?
|Jan. 3, 2012
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: bifocals and softball
I would recommend 2 different pairs of glasses. Use non-bifocals on the softball field and bifocals off of the field. That's what I do with my contacts.
I have single vision contacts that I wear for softball and multi-vison ones that I wear at work and for general use. My correction with my single vision contacts is 20/15 and with my bifocal contacts it is 20/25. I've worn my bifocal contacts to league games when I forgot to bring my singe visions with me and I do notice a difference.
|Dec. 14, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: CR
Leave it as is.
|Nov. 9, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee replacement thoughts
He may be talking about makoplasty which is what I had done. During normal knee replacement they remove the ACL. They don't do theat with makoplasty. It's robot assisted surgery where they don't have to cut or grind away as much bone to put in the device. Not everyone will qualify for makoplasty...it depends on the condition of your knee. My outer part was still OK and only the center and inner part needed replacment, so I was a candidate for makoplasty.
I felt that my recovery for the first 2 months was faster than most who have full knee replacement but from the 2 month point going forward the rapid recovery slowed down and from what I have read, my recovery was pretty much in line with those that had a full knee replacement. Like everything in life, there are exceptions and some people do recover very quickly, but don't go into this thinking that just because someone was back playing softball n a matter of months that it will necessarily happen to you
Check out the bonesmart site I linked a few posts ago and it will answer many more questions than we can in this thread. Our team is not going to Vegas or otherwise I would show you my scar! Good luck in Vegas and with your surgery.
|Nov. 7, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee replacement thoughts
I know you asked Comeback Kid, but I'll throw my 2 cents in here. Finding someone who does many of these (100's per year and 1,000's total) is important. You want someone who has seen it all and knows how to custom it for your knee and your problems working on you rather than someone who is just learning how to do it. Also, find someone who specializes in knees...you don't want someone who mainly does hips or shoulders to work on your knee.
There are several different manufacturers of the joints. Generally, a surgeon will have his preferred one and that is the one that he has built up all the experience with. I would not want a surgeon who has 1,000's of surgeries using a particular joint to try out a new one that he has no experience with on me.
Many doctors have waiting periods that are months long, so if you want it done after Vegas, you probably needed to schedule it a few months ago. That's what I did last year. I had mine done 12/7/2010 which was as close to playing the Vegas tournament as I could get. I also wanted it done as close to Vegas as he could do it so I could start playing in 2011 as soon as possible.
For a lot of good information about the surgery and recovery, I recommend this site: http://bonesmart.org/public_forum/knee-replacement-recovery-area-f39.html
Good luck,
|Nov. 4, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee replacement thoughts
I was your age (56) when I got mine done. The Synvisc didn't work for me. It all depends on your quality of life and what your pain level was.
For me, it was when it started affecting my everyday life that I made the decision to have it done. I couldn't stand for more than 1/2 hour and I had trouble sleeping at night due to the pain.
One thing I did not do was think of putting it off because of fear of it wearing out sooner. I'd rather get it done now and be pain free for the next 5 years rather than wait for 5 years with the hope that it will wear out when I am 90 instead of 85. I imagine that 30 years from now the knee replacement technology will be much different than today.
|Oct. 27, 2011
|Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Seeding Criteria at Senior World Tournament
I don't have a real strong opinion on what the tie breaker should be, but the argument that it is runs allowed and therefore that is fair because the home team may not bat in the last inning, does not take into account the advantage that gives the visiting (losing) team by not having more runs scored against them. The losing team could get a lower seed than if they had been home team instead of visitors.
Also, I see several people talking about not running up the score if they are ahead. Really? Do you make outs on purpose? With 5 run limits on innings before the buffet, I think it would be very hard to feel that any lead was comfortable to not try to add to it going into the buffet.
|Oct. 26, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Knee replacement thoughts
John, I am very glad that I had my surgery last December. I had gotten to the point where I was in constant pain and couldn't practice or work out enough to be consistent in hitting and my back was often hurting because of the compensation for my bad knee.
I definitely lost power over the last 6 months of last year. I was very diligent (for me) about working out and strengthening my leg for the 3 months prior to surgery and post surgery. I started hitting in March and playing in April.
When I started playing it was 5 months from surgery and I still had a lot of swelling and limited range of motion...but it did not affect my hitting or power very much as I was able to hit HR's as consistently as I had a few years ago before my knee got so bad. I just DH'd and had a runner whenever I got on base.
We went to Phoenix last weekend and that was the first tournament where I played the field for more than an inning or two. I played 1st for 1 game and 3rd for the last 3 games. I'm still working on my running and it hurts a little when my right (surgical) leg hits the ground when I run. I was able to beat out a double play ball this weekend on a grounder that I hit to 3rd!
During my rehab I was very happy with the progress for the first 2 months then from that point up to 6 months I felt like I made very little progress. At that point, I started going to a massage therapist for active release therapy (ART) that really helped to break up the scar tissue and give me more range of motion. It was one of the most painful things I ever went through with her digging deep into the soft tissues to break up the restrictions...but really worth it. When people heard I was getting a massage they asked if it came with a "happy ending" and I said it did. The happy ending was the end of the hour that she was torturing me!
Sorry for such a long post, but hopefully it helps answer some questions. Good luck, Murray
|Aug. 22, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: 52 Core Ball
mad dog, Yes Fidel is running it. One day tournament in Georgetown September 3rd. Let me know if you need Fidel's phone number or email.


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"My faith in God guides my life." - Eric Jorge, "Tres Jorges: Faith, Obedience and Immigration"
Lucas Hernandez '05 just wanted to make a documentary film. He didn't realize it would renew his faith in God.
"Documentary filmmaking is one of my passions," says the recent Willamette University rhetoric and media studies graduate. "My parents told me about a man named Jorge who had given up everything to come from Mexico to build a church in America. I thought it would make an interesting story because it's usually Americans going to Mexico to build the churches."
Although Hernandez had always believed in God, he didn't intend to make a faith-based film. Raised non-denominational Christian, he graduated from Santiam Christian High School in Corvallis. However, like many young people, by the time he came to Willamette University, his faith had faded.
"In Mexico, Jorge was upper middle class," explains Hernandez, who is visiting on leave from the Air Force Reserves in Florida. "He was doing well and had his own security company. But in order to follow his faith, he and his family came here to live in abject poverty. I thought that was amazing and wanted to tell his story."
To fund his film, "Los Tres Jorges: Faith, Obedience and Immigration," Hernandez applied for and won a $3,000 Carson Undergraduate Research Grant. These grants are designed to encourage original research and study outside the classroom.
Hernandez interviewed and filmed three generations: Jorge, his father, Don Jorge, and Jorge's son, Eric Jorge. He shot 12 hours of video to make his 27-minute film. The interviews told an inspiring story of faith and sacrifice. "Jorge's wife got cancer and he prayed to God to heal her. He told God, 'If you do this, I will do whatever you ask.' His wife was healed. Then Jorge's pastor asked him if he'd come to America to help establish this church. He told God, 'I'll do this if everything I own is sold within one week." It was all sold in three days. And so he came."
"Wherever He wants me to go, I will go. If God is with me, I lack nothing." - Jorge
One of the biggest barriers Hernandez faced during the filming was language. Although he'd spoken Spanish as a child, he had all but forgotten the language. Neither Jorge nor Don Jorge spoke English. In order to interview them, Hernandez had to resurrect his native tongue. "I was not only trying to re-learn Spanish, I was trying to learn interview techniques and to use those in Spanish. It was really hard."
"When I came here and couldn't speak English, it was the worst year of my life. It was like I had something in my mouth I couldn't get out. But God gave me the strength to keep going." - Eric Jorge
Sometimes Hernandez couldn't understand what his interview subjects were saying. "When they'd answer my questions, I didn't know what a lot of the responses meant until I got back home and my father helped me translate them."
To make his film accessible to English-speaking audiences, he created English subtitles. "I had to transcribe the interviews in Spanish and translate them into English. Then I had to try to understand the meaning of what they were saying and translate it into English subtitles. It was frustrating. There were times I literally cried in front of my computer."
"During the first year [that Jorge was gone], communication with my son was hard. He didn't tell us how difficult things were for him." - Don Jorge
Hernandez also struggled with the video editing process, something he'd never done before. He had to learn a complex new software program and he ended up creating seven different versions of the film before he was satisfied with the results. "If you talk to someone for 10 minutes, you have to spend an hour editing it. I spent months editing and trying to get the film down to 27 minutes. I had no idea how much time it would take."
One of the great joys of his project was traveling to Salamanca, Mexico, with his parents to interview Don Jorge. "We lived for about 20 days in Mexico with Don Jorge and his wife Lilia. It was awesome. There was a little bakery down the street from his house and every day we'd go there and buy fresh sweet bread. Lilia would make us the most amazing chilies and salsas. Don Jorge and I hung out and talked a lot. My own grandfather is dead and Don Jorge felt like my grandfather. Even though I didn't always understand everything he said, I could feel the love he has for me. It was the family I never had."
"The first few years after Jorge left, it weighed heavily on me. We had been very united so when they left, I suffered a lot. But now I see they are doing well." - Lilia Jorge
Hernandez says he's been surprised by the response "Tres Jorges" has received. "This film has an effect on people who see it. It doesn't matter what faith you are, even if you just believe in the human spirit, this is a story of human triumph. People who see the film learn from it."
Perhaps most important is the fact that Hernandez, who will soon be attending military graduate school in Washington, D.C., has been inspired by the Jorges' strong faith. "This project increased my own faith. It showed me I can face challenges I thought I couldn't. I learned that the limits I put on myself are just in my mind and that I can overcome them through faith. Now I worry less and I have a lot more peace."


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Adventure Time Extended Day Care hours of operation for your school are listed in the tuition schedule available in our classrooms. All programs operate Monday through Friday. Our regular program follows the holiday schedule of the School District, however, we offer holiday care on an hourly basis at selected school sites during most of the school holidays. We are closed on: Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day. We are open all other weekdays 12 months per year.
What hours may I enroll my child?
Is there a minimum number of hours?
Children may enroll either before school, after school, or both. Before school enrollment must begin on the hour, half-hour, or quarter-hour (for tuition purposes). After school attendance begins when school is dismissed and must end on the hour, half-hour, or quarter-hour. Minimum enrollment is five hours per week per child. A child's schedule must be the same each week.
How much is tuition?
Tuition amounts are listed on the tuition schedule available in our classrooms. The amounts listed on the tuition schedule are listed in hours per week for convenience in computing monthly amounts. There is a 20% discount for families with two or more siblings enrolled.
Why is the monthly tuition the same each month even though some months have more school days than others? Do we pay for holidays?
You pay only for the approximately 180 days school is open during the school year in your regular monthly tuition. Non-school days are not included in the regular monthly tuition. Each month, you are paying for the average number of school days in a billing period rather than the actual number of school days in a particular billing period. While some billing periods have fewer teaching days than others, such as months with holidays, others have more teaching days. Each billing period you are actually paying for approximately 18.95 school days (the average per month over the school year). Holidays or other non-school days are not computed in the regular monthly tuition. Holiday or non-school day tuition is separate. Please see our tuition schedule for holiday or non-school day tuition amounts for those children who attend on any or all of these days.
Why is holiday tuition not included in the regular monthly tuition?
The regular monthly tuition is computed based on the number of hours per week and the specific schedule that you have signed-up for on school days. If a child attends on a holiday, his or her schedule on that day is usually different than his or her schedule on a school day. In many cases, children attend only on school days and do not take advantage of our holiday operations. Therefore, regular monthly tuition is based only on the days school is in session during the school year.
When is tuition due?
For convenience in budgeting, tuition for the school year is payable in nine installments. Payments are due in advance on the first day of each month. Exceptions: By the first day of school, or at the time of enrollment, whichever comes first, tuition for the first day through September 30 is due. Also, the tuition due on May 1 is one and one-half month`s tuition for the period May 1 through the last day of school in June. If tuition is not received within five days after the due date, a $15.00 late payment fee will be charged. Monthly tuition in Adventure Time is based on the number of school days in the school year (approximately 180). If a child attends on holidays, tuition for these days is additional.
Where do I pay my tuition? Will I be billed?
Please mail your tuition check to: Adventure Time, P.O. Box 5009, Berkeley, CA 94705-0009 or leave your tuition payment in the locked drop box on our Parent Bulletin Board in our classroom. A statement will be sent to you around the 20th of each month for the next billing period. Monthly statements are sent as a reminder. As there are occasionally delays in the mail, we cannot be responsible for the successful delivery of your statements by the postal service. It is the responsibility of parents to make tuition payments on time regardless of whether they receive their statements. If you are unsure of the amount you owe and you do not receive your statement, please pay the amount you believe you owe and enclose a note with your payment requesting the correct amount or call our office at: 510-658-7412 to request the correct amount. Please allow plenty of time for your check to reach us by mail.
Why is there so little time between the date statements are mailed (on the 20th) and the date payments are due (on the 1th)?
To insure that statements are accurate and as up-to-date as possible, we like to record all payments and miscellaneous charges before statement are prepared.
May I change my child's schedule during the school year?
A schedule change may be requested in writing on a schedule change form at any time during the school year and will be granted as long as space is available. If the number of hours in child`s schedule is reduced, the corresponding reduction in tuition will take effect at the beginning of the next billing period (the 1st of the month). Increases in a child schedule will be reflected in tuition on the date the change occurs. To change your child's schedule, please fill out a "Schedule Change" form.
Do I need to sign my child in and out of the program?
Yes. When your child is dropped-off or picked-up, please sign him/her in and out on the sheet on our Parent Bulletin Board. Children enrolled in the before school program should be escorted by a parent or responsible adult in the morning. We are not responsible for children who are enrolled before school until they enter our room in the morning.
May my child walk home from Adventure Time?
Yes. If you would like your child to walk home from Adventure Time, he or she is twelve years or older, and you feel that your child is old enough and responsible enough to walk home safely, please complete a "Walk Home Permission" form and return it to us to keep in your child's file. If you or another adult over 18 years of age does not come into the classroom to pick up your child, we need to have this form completed.
What happens if one of my tuition checks is returned to you unpaid by the bank?
Any check returned to us by the bank for insufficient funds will be subject to a $10.00 charge (for the first bad check). If we receive a second bad check from a family, we will charge a $20.00 service charge and require that they pay future tuition by cashier's check, money order, or cash. All checks returned from the bank must be replaced by cashier's check, money order, or cash.
In an emergency, is it possible for my child to stay at Adventure Time additional time beyond his/her regular schedule?
Yes. We have a drop-in service which is available to families enrolled in our program. In unexpected situations your child may stay in our program extra time (at additional cost). Please complete a "Drop-In Request" form and leave it in the manila envelope on the Parent Bulletin Board in our classroom. We will add drop-in charges to your monthly statement. Please refer to our tuition schedule available in our classroom for drop-in rates.
If my child is absent, do I get credit for the unused time?
No. We are unable to give you credit, either in time or money, for days your child does not attend his or her scheduled time in our program. Adventure Time is operated by a non-profit organization, and our budgeting requires a consistent income from month-to-month. Since we cannot fill your child's space when he or she is absent, we need to charge you for this time. We are unable to "trade" absent time for other hours because this would cause problems for teachers in keeping attendance and could result in over-enrollment at times.
If my child is going to be absent, do I need to call Adventure Time?
Yes. If your child is going to be absent, please let us know sometime before his or her scheduled arrival.
Is it possible to withdraw my child from Adventure Time during the school year?
Yes. To withdraw from Adventure Time between the first day of the school year and April 30, please complete an Enrollment Discontinued form. Tuition obligation will extend through the last day of enrollment. Due to our staffing commitments, tuition for May 1st to the end of the school year cannot be refunded. If a child withdaws from Adventure Time after April 30, our parent agreement requires that tuition be paid through the end of the school year.
What happens if I pick my child up after closing time?
We ask that you provide the name and phone number of another person authorized to pick up your child in the event that you are unable to do so by closing time. Our lease with the School District and our insurance carrier both specify that we are not to have children in our programs after closing time. If a child is picked up after closing, there is a $15.00 charge for each fifteen minute interval after closing. During the school year, this charge will be added to your account and must be paid by the due date on your statement.
How do I enroll my child(ren) in Adventure Time?
A child must first be enrolled in the elementary school where Adventure Time is located before he or she may enroll in the Adventure Time program. To enroll, please send your Enrollment Application, a $35 application fee, a $35 worker's compensation fee, and one-and-one-half month's tuition to our office at: Post Office 5009, Berkeley, CA 94705, or leave your application and check in the locked box in our classroom. To determine tuition amount, please see our tuition schedule available in our classroom. If you are unsure of the exact amount, please pay the amount you believe to be correct, and this payment will appear on your first statement along with the correct monthly tuition. If you are enrolling after school begins in the fall, please complete an enrollment packet in addition to the Enrollment Application. All forms must be completed and a month-and-one-half's tuition paid before the first day of attendance.


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Today in Politico, a "House leadership official" says that liberals will get a kabuki vote on a public plan when the health care bill goes through the House the first time, but when it comes out of conference without one, they'll fall into line:
"The liberals (around 100-plus) won't allow it. It if comes back from conference committee without public option and there is the right pitch that it is this or nothing, then it may pass the House."
Translation: Don't worry AHIP, you're safe with us, this is all just theater.
The 57 members of the House who signed a letter saying they would not vote for a bill without a public option have added three more to their number — Robert Wexler, Emanuel Cleaver and Gregorio Sablan. They wrote a letter to Kathleen Sebelius today making it crystal clear that if there is no public plan coming out of a conference bill, they won't vote for it (PDF):
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The Honorable Kathleen Sebelius
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Dear Secretary Sebelius,
We write to you concerning your recent comments about the public option in health insurance reform.
We stand in strong opposition to your statement that the public option is "not the essential element" of comprehensive reform. The opportunity to improve access to healthcare is a onetime opportunity. Americans deserve reform that is real-not smoke and mirrors. We cannot rely solely on the insurance companies' good faith efforts to provide for our constituents. A robust public option is essential, if we are to ensure that all Americans can receive healthcare that is accessible, guaranteed and of high-quality.
To take the public option off the table would be a grave error; passage in the House of Representatives depends upon inclusion of it.
We have attached, for your review, a letter from 60 Members of Congress who are firm in their Position that any legislation that moves forward through both chambers, and into a final proposal for the President's signature, MUST contain a public option.
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It's pretty clear that they're not down with the kabuki play, and are serious about conference. Well played, progressives.
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A romantic boutique with an impressive art collection, a swanky restaurant, and a relaxing, wine happy hour every day.
Situated smack dab in the middle of Market Street's big box retailers, the 198-room Hotel Palomar has more in common with the Bay Area's art galleries than the Old Navy upon which it sits. The entrance and lobby are on the street, but the hotel begins five stories up. The Palomar is part of a mini-chain in the Kimpton family that has an "Art in Motion" theme, which is why paintings from local museums line the walls. During Oyster's 2009 stay, a collection of works by modernist master Marc Chagall -- some on loan from the Jewish Contemporary Museum -- were on display.
Save for an unfortunate view from some rooms, the large standard rooms live up to the Palomar's sexy-meets-classy ethos. For an urban hotel room, it's got ample space -- a comfortable bed, a large desk, and an easy chair fit without making the space feel cluttered or cramped. Add in attentive service and the fancy Fifth Floor restaurant, and the Palomar is a good spot for a quiet getaway above the city masses.
The hotel is centrally located -- the foodie heaven at the Ferry Building is a 10-minute streetcar ride down Market. Thanks to the art on the walls, free happy hour, and dogs in the lobby, it's a hipper alternative to the similarly priced Marriott down the block. On the flip side, the Palomar isn't quite as hip as the SOMA W (and doesn't have a pool), but it's got a cozier vibe than the chichi chain. Other Union Square area boutiques like the Serrano and Kensington Park generally cost less, but neither approaches the Palomar for sophistication. If it's just a place to crash between all-day or all-night sightseeing excursions, then the Palomar probably isn't worth the extra bucks. However, while sipping a glass of Australian Shiraz in the low-lit lounge during the free "Wines of the World" happy hour every evening, it becomes easy to grasp why hearts get left in San Francisco.
Limited services, but solid execution
The Palomar is a boutique, so the service isn't your-wish-is-my-command level, but it is always efficient and friendly. Whether it's changing a light bulb or explaining the routes on a jogging map, the staff is prompt and helpful.
In the middle of a major shopping area, but a great jumping-off point for exploring the city
The Palomar isn't quite in any of San Francisco's well-defined neighborhoods, but it's centrally located and near plenty of transportation options. From the Palomar, it's a convenient walk to Union Square and the Financial District, or a quick streetcar ride down Market to the Embarcadero and Fisherman's Wharf. With the nearby stops for the Muni (San Francisco's transit system) and BART (for trains to surrounding communities), going further afield is also convenient.
Room are large for the area and borderline spotless. Now if something could be done about the view...
All of the rooms were renovated in 2007, and the bedroom and the bathroom remain in solid shape. The large 350-square-foot standard "Deluxe" room is spacious enough to fit a desk, an easy chair, a small dresser, a bench, and a table ideal for housing a goldfish bowl without seeming cluttered (you can borrow said goldfish for your stay if suffering from pet withdrawal). By comparison, the basic rooms at the nearby Palace and the down-the-street Marriott are 300 square feet.
The biggest problem with the rooms are revealed when the curtains are pulled back. Some views are of the empty office building next door and, looking down, the glass atrium of the Container Store. The windows, ledges, and the atrium itself are caked with bird droppings. The hotel probably can't do much about urban birds, but it detracts from the overall romantic ambience. Many of the rooms overlook Market and 4th Streets, or the inner Zen garden, so ask for one of those. The Palomar's rooms don't begin until the 5th floor, so street noise shouldn't be a problem.
The Palomar's amenities are limited, but offers great freebies.
Like all Kimpton Hotels, the Palomar prides itself on being pet-friendly.
The hotel has no restrictions on pets and doesn't charge extra for them. Guests can fill out a "Pet Preferences" card to ensure their animal gets the most out of its stay. Doggie food and water dishes are left out in the lobby, and some guests are lucky enough to be greeted by Maverick, the hotel's chocolate lab.
This romantic boutique hotel isn't tops for kids.
Like many urban San Francisco hotels, the Palomar doesn't have a lot to offer families beyond a central location for sightseeing.
The rooms are borderline spotless, but the windows have urban issues (damn pigeons).
The are a few dents and bruises on the wood furniture, and some black marks on the bathroom floor, but on the whole, the Palomar is in good shape.
The Fifth Floor restaurant is a great spot for an elegant evening.
In the face of the economic downturn, the hotel changed chefs at its sole restaurant, the Fifth Floor, shifting away from its French roots to a New American menu and lowering prices, but entrees are still cost a tad pricey. There's also a less expensive bar menu. While there's no dress code, the Fifth Floor also doesn't have a casual T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops kind of feel to it. (Although this is California, so they're allowed.)
A sexy 198-room property that doubles as a hip art gallery, the Hotel Palomar has spacious, comfortable rooms, a free wine tasting every evening, an upscale restaurant on the 5th floor, and an open-arms policy toward pets. Other downtown boutiques may cost less, but the Palomar is a cut above for a romantic getaway.
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Sad News About Russian Mars MissionDecember 2nd, 2011
Even as the US Mars Science Laboratory was sent on its way to the red planet, another ambitious mars mission died in orbit this week.
The Russian Phobos-Grunt mission was to be the first sample-return mission to the mars system.ĀĀ The probe was not intended to land on mars.Ā Instead, it would include a lander bound for the martian moon Phobos and an orbiter.ĀĀ The lander would include a series of scientific experiments along with a soil-collection system, capable of recovering 200 grams of material for return to earth.ĀĀ Taking soil from Phobos is a bit easier than from mars, since the moon has less gravity and thus lifting off for the return to earth would be much easier. While Phobos may not be mars, it would still be an amazing achievement to bring back material from the vicinity of mars and a step toward conducting sample return missions on other moons in the solar system and eventually on mars itself.
Although Russian-lead, the probe was an international effort.Ā It carried an independent mars orbiter, Yinghuo-1 from the Chinese Space Agency.Ā It was to be the first Chinese interplanetary spacecraft.ĀĀ It also carried a privately-funded experiment by the Planetary Society, which was aimed at proving whether bacteria could survive the trip between planets.Ā The European Space Agency also contributed to the program and provided assistance in the telemetry and ground-segment of the mission.
The probe lifted off successfully on November 9 and entered "parking orbit" around the earth.Ā From there it was supposed to preform systems tests and then fire a rocket engine to send it out of earth orbit and onto mars.Ā Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, the probe did not respond to commands.ĀĀ Initially it sent back a series of weak signals which appeared to show it had entered safe mode, indicating some kind of systems failure or disrupting event.ĀĀ Attempts by Russian controllers to send commands to the spacecraft failed to elicit a response and only a few weak signals were detected by ground receivers.
Additional efforts by Russian and European agencies to reestablish communications with the spacecraft have now officially ended.Ā Last week, ground stations in Australia did manage to pick up a weak signal from the spacecraft, but since then it has been completely silent.ĀĀ It may be some sort of power systems problem which has resulted in the probe failing to obtain the necessary electricity to run systems from the solar panels, leaving it only the remaining energy in on board batteries.ĀĀ Right now, it's not certain what caused the mission to be lost.
The probe will likely return to earth some time in the next few months, as its orbit degrades.ĀĀ Some concern has been expressed about the toxic hydrazine propellant onboard, but that's unlikely to reach the ground.Ā In all likelihood, the tanks of the spacecraft will be breached up and the hydrazine burned up before it gets anywhere near the surface of earth.
The Soviet and now Russian space program has a long history of successful unmanned planetary probes, including some very impressive missions to Venus as well as lunar probes and missions to comets.Ā Yet it has suffered some extremely bad luck when it comes to mars.Ā Of the nineteen Russian missions to mars, dating back to 1960, not a single one has been entirely successful, with many exploding on launch or failing to successfully reach martian orbit.
There's something a little ironic about the Soviet Union never being able to get to the red planet.
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Ride4HomeMonday, September 5th, 2011
BikePark is again privileged to assist in promoting the Hanover Ride for Home. We have TEN (yes 10) tickets to raffle off on 30/09/11. Entry is FREE and open to all BikePark friends and family. Get in to win a chance to ride with cycling greats: Simon Gerrans (SKY) and Alex Morgan (World record holder of UCI Junior Track World Championships).
This is a unique and exciting cycling event. You will help support Hanover to Break the Cycle of Homelessness. This traffic-free experience gives cyclists an incredible opportunity to ride non-stop on the EastLink motorway from Ringwood to Frankston and back, including both tunnels. Three separate distances safely cater for both skilled cyclists and those looking for a rare experience to share with family and friends. Please help Hanover raise $300,000 to support Victorians experiencing homelessness – especially families with children.
You have numerous ways to get one or more entries into the Ride with a Mate raffle.
If you are already a BikePark Member, you will get one (1) entry to BikePark Ride with a Mate raffle when you:
- Upgrade your Casual Commuter membership by purchasing a 10-Day Flexible Pass
- Renew your Regular Rider membership for September 2011
- Introduce one or more friends to the BikePark FREE User Trial. Every introduction receives an entry
- Register to one of the Ride For Home event rides on 13 November
If you hold the winning ticket, you must show proof of registration to one Ride for Home event on 13 November to claim your FREE registration.
Each entrant is limited to win one FREE "Ride with Gerro" Registration.
BikePark will determine any dispute in a fair and equitable manner as is reasonably possible. No further challenge or dispute will be accepted.
New VideoSaturday, September 3rd, 2011
BikePark's video hits the YouTube airwaves. Its about Security, Convenience and Community. BikePark is established by cyclists for cyclists. We understand what riders want from a modern end-of-trip facility. Let us show you through the eyes of our members –
Thrills & Spills in the Winter Chill with Travis & CharlotteThursday, June 30th, 2011
So winter is upon us (well and truly with the weather this week!) and that can only mean one thing for most of the weekends coming up. Dog sledding! Yep, that's right.
"What the heck?" I hear you cry. "But we don't have enough snow!" Yes, that is a pretty fair call. But in all states of Australia there are organisations that hold 'social sledding' for dogs of all shapes and sizes, and the majority of the time this is dry track sledding.
Each year, come late April, for the past 5 years I have been taking my two Siberian Huskies out on dirt trails around Victoria for one of the ultimate companion sports. All dogs are born to run, some more than others.
Take mine as an example – Takoda is a 6 year old boy who likes going out for a Sunday stroll…. until he sees a kangaroo and then BANG! You better be holding on when he hits his top speed of about 40km/h. But he'll ease up again, probably take a dump on the side of the trail, and then be happy to walk across the finish line. Whereas Lynx, a 5 year old girl, always aims to please. She loves running and very rarely wants to stop.
Okay, so I'm never going to make it to the Iditarod, but having been fortunate enough to compete at elite level in a number of different sports throughout my life so far, there are a number of elements of Social Sledding that really make it worthwhile.
First of all, it is a true companion event. There are 3 general classes per event – 1dog, 2dog and 4plus (yes there are many 6 and 8 dog teams that come out to play). The fewer dogs you run with, the harder you work. The 1 and 2 dog classes use a big scooter – usually a converted mountain bike – and run trails between 2 and 4km per heat. The bigger teams use what is called a 'rig' – sort of looks like a chariot – and run between 4 and 7km per heat.
The second great thing is each event is run over 2 heats, Saturday evening and Sunday morning – reason being regulations state the temperature must be 15 degrees or less in order to run (and if it's not below 15, then we don't run – it's all about looking after the furry ones). So it is a great camping getaway weekend, with a lot of banter around a campfire at night. Especially tales of not quite so perfect racing…
Races themselves are rally style – everyone starts with a small time gap between the team in front. The Saturday heat start order being from a random draw, the Sunday heat being in time order – fastest out first. So it can be pretty exciting when 6 or 7 teams are starting the second heat with only a handful of seconds between them – but we never play for sheep stations, more campfire bragging rights.
Third, and probably most important for me, is that all this is run by people who love what they are doing. It is a self officiated sport – I assist by timing and marshaling the events I'm not competing in, and pretty much everyone helps out getting teams to the start line. The number of dogs far outweighs the number of people; so many hands are needed when the big teams go out.
Its one big family, and that is great for our family too – my 3 year old daughter Charlotte also gets to race, in the Pee Wee class, where they learn the basics of caring for the dog first and enjoying the racing second (although she is always telling them to go faster!)
So the point of all this dry sledding? Well, each season culminates with the 'Altitude 5000 Sleddog Challenge' – a 2-day event at Dinner Plain held in August. Mushers from all over the world attend this event with New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, USA and some European countries represented. Falls Creek is also now running a late July race, which ran for the first time last year under lights through the village and was an awesome spectacle.
Don't worry, the fur champions never get missed either – they get their rewards for their efforts too. Spectators and new mushers are always welcome.
If like Jennifer Hawkins and the Great Outdoors team, or Andrew Gaze and the Goodlife crew, you might be interested in dog sledding, check out these links.
J'aime Chocolat & CloudwineThursday, June 30th, 2011
Jillian, winner of 2009 & 2010 Royal Melbourne Show Presentation Chocolates category will offer sampling packs of artisan chocolates to accompany fortified wines from Northern Victoria. J'aime Chocolat will offer these chocolates for tasting:
- Pecan Coffee enrobed in luxury dark chocolate
- Hazelnut Carnival in creamy milk chocolate
- Vanilla in decadent white chocolate
- Almond Roubaix paved in sinful white chocolate
- Orange Grand Marnier in decadent dark chocolate
- Macadamia Brittle wrapped in milk chocolate
Cloudwine of South Melbourne offers some luscious stickies and fortifieds:
- Kelliermister Sable Chocolate Port
A beautiful, natural wine liqueur. The base is Ruby Port into which has been steeped dark chocolate, cinnamon, clove spices in three-year old brandy spirit. A soft, smooth wine to accompany your coffee or to add pleasure to moments of relaxation.
- Buller's Muscat
The medium amber-colored non-vintage Fine Muscat offers terrific aromas of brown sugar, molasses, and maple syrup, great persistence on the palate and a tremendous finish.
- Buller's Tokay
Aromatic with toffee and malt aromas. Smooth textured with toffee and caramel sweetness balanced by a touch of rancio with complex hints of nuttiness.
- Chateau du Pavillon Sainte Croix du Mont 2005
An excellent Croix du Mont produced from 85% Semillon and 15% Sauvignon. Brilliant golden colour with very pale gold hue. Lifted aromas of peach, apricot and honey. The palate is quite luscious with flavours of honeyed apricot are followed by some ripe peach and a touch of spice.
RSVP to 9629-3480 or email@example.com
Hurry to receive your invitations to
The Chocolates and Fortified Wine Tasting, Tuesday, 13 SEPTEMBER 2011.
Food for Thought: What is the best cadence?Thursday, June 30th, 2011
If you wish to maintain extended exercise duration, you need to exercise aerobically to reduce fatigue and lactic acid accumulation. When you engage in exercise, of low to moderate intensity, your body burns more fat because sugar and fat (glucose and free fatty acids) are the primary fuels of an aerobic metabolism.
By exercising aerobically, you maintain glycogen reserves by utilizing the sugar and fat in your blood stream. To extend your capacity to cycle for longer duration and distance, it is more advantageous to spin at a higher cadence (easy gearing) than to grind on a more difficult gear ratio. The more efficient cadence appears to be around 100 RPM.
Why? Lance Armstrong's victories in the Tour d' France had caused a lot of interest in this question, as we saw a dramatic difference in pedaling styles between Tour contenders such as Jan Ullrich, with his lower cadence, bigger gear style, and Armstrong, with his higher cadence, low gear form. Armstrong's style appeared to be more effective with his mountain stage wins. Many scientists and coaches looked further into why this higher cadence style may be more efficient.
It seems that pedaling a higher cadences, (80+ rpm), is more efficient than slower cadences. One way to measure efficiency is by measuring oxygen consumption rates. This measures the metabolic "cost" of the exercise. In order to determine the cost of slower vs. faster cadences one study compared oxygen consumption rates, heart rates, breathing rates, power production and even blood lactate production of pedaling at 50 rpm vs. 100 rpm. In order to make the comparison, the athlete's speeds were kept constant across the two cadences.
The result was that all of these indicators were very similar between the two cadences for the thirty minute test. One significant difference however, was the greater glycogen depletion in the slower 50 rpm condition. Looking closer, the researchers saw that only the fast twitch muscle fibres used more glycogen when pedaling at 50 rpm than they did when pedaling at 100 rpm. The slow twitch muscle fibres lost comparable amounts of glycogen in both the 50 rpm and 100 rpm conditions.
The slower cadence resulted in fewer, but more forceful contractions required to maintain the constant speed. It may sound counter-intuitive, but the higher force requirements of the slower cadence results in the recruitment of more fast twitch muscle fibres, since these fibres are capable of producing more force than slow twitch fibres. The drawback is that fast twitch fibres consume more glycogen, and fatigue more quickly than slow twitch fibres. As result, over the course of a workout, fast twitch fibres will get depleted and will fatigue. More fast twitch fibres will need to be recruited as the duration increase, which results in an increase of the total number of muscle fibres activated.
In addition, research has found that the faster cadence results in greater fat oxidation. Basically since slow twitch fibres are more efficient fat burners than fast twitch fibres, higher cadences that resulted in greater slow twitch recruitment used less glycogen, which is very important in endurance exercise performance. Over the course of a longer duration, the higher oxygen costs, and faster glycogen depletion seen in slower cadences results in reduced efficiency as compared to fast cadences.
Of course few cyclists would ever pedal as slowly as 50 rpm, but there are still efficiency differences, although smaller, between cadences in the 70s and lower 80s as compared to high 80s and 90 rpm plus. Slow twitch fibres can easily handle cadences of 100 rpm, but there is another factor to consider. When many cyclists do "spin ups", or accelerations to a higher cadence, they find that they bounce on the saddle, and their pedaling form suffers. This is caused by a lack of neuro-muscular co-ordination at high cadences, which in turn negatively affects efficiency. The good news is that co-ordination is trainable, and with practice, pedaling at high cadences can be improved.
So the question remains: what is the best cadence? Examining high performance cyclists and triathletes seems to confirm that cadences of 85-95 rpm are optimal for most athletes, and for most terrain. With proper training at these cadences (at all intensities), the higher cadences will be more economical and thus will result in faster times on the bike. And there is an added bonus: since higher cadences result in more glycogen being spared, especially in fast twitch fibres, there is the ability to have a faster sprint to the finish.
Other links for your reading:
The Commuter Cyclist Issue 3-2011Thursday, June 30th, 2011
New Video
BikePark's video hits the YouTube airwaves. Its about Security, Convenience and Community. BikePark is established by cyclists for cyclists. We understand what riders want from a modern end-of-trip facility. Let us show you through the eyes of our members …. <Watch BikePark Video>
New Packages
BikePark celebrated its one-year anniversary. We are giving even more value and convenience to our members. We have upgraded our casual commuter services. Regular riders can take advantage of BikePark's Security Pack, Convenience Pack and Community Pack. Regular Riders could save heaps on BikePark services and products … <BikePark Packages>
Food for Thought – "What is the best cadence?"
On the subject of efficient cycling techniques, I found this article on http://www.gonecycling.com and would like to share it with you.
The author points out the key difference between exercising aerobically versus anaerobically … <Read More>
Don't get doored on St Kilda Road!!Thursday, June 30th, 2011
Four common crash types involving cyclists result from colliding with a vehicle:
- When a car door is opened in their path.
- At an intersection, turning or passing straight through;
- When leaving a path or driveway to enter a road;
- From behind or from the side;
So how do you avoid getting doored?
The best way to avoid being doored is to ride defensively at least 1 metre from parked cars. Always watch out for signs of vehicle doors about to be opened.
If a vehicle door opens in your path of travel you have two options:
1) Avoid the obstruction
- Keep calm
- Scan backwards
- Take the outside lane if clear of traffic
2) Minimise the impact when it occurs, if you are able.
- Turn your front wheel towards the car door hinge
- Brake hard but progressively
- Bend low towards your top tube
- Land forward and inward onto the passenger's seat
It helps to rehearse these options in your mind before encountering it on a ride.
Try to avoid the situation as far as possible as shown in: http://bit.ly/hLM8eq
A Metre Matters
AustCycle launches in MelbourneWednesday, March 16th, 2011
AustCycle (www.austcycle.com.au) Cycle Skills Clinic
BikePark is AustCycle's accredited Provider in Melbourne CBD for Cycle Skills Courses
Novice and Intermediate Level Courses will commence in September 2011
These courses will be conducted at BikePark and at Enterprise Park by the Yarra River.
Each Novice Cycle Skills Clinic is held over 4 – 5 hours and covers:
● Bike check and helmet fit;
● Road rules and ride safe theory;
● Ride preparation; and
● General cycling skills conducted in an off-road environment
Intermediate, advance and specialist cycle skills courses are provided. Our Intermediate Level program covers all aspects of cycling safely in traffic. This course develops road safety skills and traffic awareness. Riders participate in a range of cycling skill sessions with a focus on specific traffic safety sessions. Level 2 teaches skills in an off-road environment, to enable participants to ride on-road. Some activities are conducted on quiet roads.
The Advanced Level program is focused on teaching more complex bike handling and traffic skills. It can include basic bike mechanics. Level 3 training takes place on real roads in realistic conditions, starting on quiet roads and progressing to busier roads as clients develop skills.
Contact BikePark on (03) 9629 3480 or 0438581958 for planned courses.
The Commuter Cyclist – February 2011Thursday, February 24th, 2011
2011 & One YEAR On
BikePark has come through interesting times since March 2010 when we completed our start-up trails with a handful of supportive users. We have achieved some amazing milestones:
- We are created by cyclists for cyclists with no government assistance in 6 months from design to operations.
- Over 70 registered members have used BikePark's services and the numbers are growing steadily.
- BikePark has over 150 Twitter followers.
- We are Victoria's first fully accredited AustCycle (www.austcycle.com.au) Provider.
- We have had visitors from many countries to view Melbourne's only full service Cyclist End of Trip facility.
- We promote safe and responsible cycling together with Amy Gillett Foundation (www.amygillett.org.au) and AustCycle.
- Our members testify unanimously that our facilities, amenities and service are excellent.
- No member has requested a refund to our offer of 100% money back guarantee.
We are grateful for the support of our members and service partners during these formative months.
We are celebrating with a complimentary wine tasting from Boynton's Feathertop Winery on Thursday 24 March at BikePark.
Feathertop Wine Tasting & Cheese
BikePark is priviledged to host Boynton's Winery on Thursday, 24 March from 4:00 to 7:00PM at BikePark, 15 Banana Alley, Melbourne. Plenty of easy parking in Queen Street and Flinders St Carpark. Just cycle in, plenty of bike storage at BikePark.
Check out www.boyntons.com.au for more information about Feathertop Wines.
We have Janelle Boynton showing off Feathertop's current vintage with several exclusive wines from their Summit Cru range. Boynton's wine varietals include merlot, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, pinot gris, riesling and chardonnay.
Wine tasting will be accompanied by a selection of Australian cheeses.
Invitation is COMPLIMENTARY but limited to RSVP received to BikePark.
Simply reply with "<Your Name>: RSVP Feathertop Wine" in the subject line.
Each person ordering a case or more of Feathertop Wines will receive 1-Month Full BikePark Membership valued at $210. This gives you secure bike storage, shower, towel and locker to use 24 / 7 for 30 calendar days.
Please forward this newsletter and invitation to all your friends and family.
We welcome as many as would like to sample great wines from NE Victoria.
AustCycle Cycle Skills Clinic
AustCycle (www.austcycle.com.au) launches in Melbourne with a FREE Novice Cycle Skills Clinic to the first 50 persons that enroll in our Autumn Cycling program. Call us on 9629-3480 to register your interest. Limited FREE enrollments will fill very fast.
This program will be conducted by BikePark at Enterprise Park by the Yarra River on 19 March, 2 April and 16 April.
Each Novice Cycle Skills Clinic is held over 4 – 5 hours and covers:
● Bike check and helmet fit;
● Road rules and ride safe theory;
● Ride preparation; and
● General cycling skills conducted in an off-road environment
AustCycle will hold Cycle Skills demonstrations at Melbourne's Moomba events at Alexandra Gardens on 12 March 2011. Look out for AustCycle near the Skate Park.
Cycling Inform Bike Maintenance Course
Cycling-Inform's very experienced bike mechanic, Peter Barnett, runs our bicycle maintenance courses. He holds a Level 3 ATA qualification with over 20 years of experience as a bike mechanic and has operated his own retail cycle shops.
Our bicycle maintenance courses cover the skills to ensure that your bike is well maintained all the time. Take control of your bicycle maintenance and save yourself time and money.
We are offering the following types of bicycle maintenance courses:
● On Road Bicycle Maintenance Course
● Basic Bicycle Maintenance Course
● Advanced Bicycle Maintenance Course
● Build a Bike from Scratch Bicycle Maintenance Course
● Corporate Bicycle Maintenance Courses
BikePark's Services
- Secure undercover bicycle storage from $2;
- Clean showers + towel + organic shower gel;
- Personal lockers of various sizes from $3 per day;
- Bicycle maintenance service by Abbotsford Cycles, Richmond and Yarraville;
- Valet laundry and dry cleaning by Laundry Spa, South Melbourne;
- Nationally Accredited Cycle Skills Education through AustCycle;
- Cycling Coaching and Spin Classes from David Heatley's Cycling Inform (www.cycling-inform.com)
The Commuter Cyclist in DecemberTuesday, December 7th, 2010
December 2010 Newsletter
Summer has begun. The sun is shining. The grass is ris. 345 is bliss.
November gave us our first 36C day on Monday. Whew! Following from October with thunderstorms, hail and lots of rain. How was your Ride2Work day? BikePark was at Federation Square welcoming many brave cyclists on a wet drizzly day. Over 95% of our members registered to Ride2Work for a 33% discount. BikePark is again offering new users our ever-popular 345 Offer. Get 3×1-day packages for just $5 / day with secure parking, shower, fluffy towel & locker. >> More BP-345 details
Twitter and Facebook
BikePark has established our presence on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us & be in with a chance to win one of several FREE 3-Month memberships including secure undercover parking, showers & towel, personal locker and education sessions. We post daily Super Hot offers on Twitter. BikePark's Follow-us Competition began on 1 December so link-in to our Twitter page for BikePark's latest. >> Read Twitter Promotion
Friends & Family
We are building an exciting community of cycling friends. Introduce a friend or family member, get a FREE day pass. Get an additional $25 off your monthly membership if your friend signs for a Term Membership. Sign-up 4 friends for $100 voucher. More friends cycling together for more fun. >> Family & Friends Offer
Amy's Ride 2 January 2011
Join us a BikePark promotes 2011 Amy's Ride. We are raising money for the Amy Gillett Foundation in January. Our target is $100 per day over the period to Australia Day 2011. Every person who registers for Amy's Ride will have secure undercover bike storage for just $2 per day. That $2 goes directly into the Amy Gillett Foundation collection tin. Park your bike for less than a Café Latte. Support an awesome cause at the same time. The Amy Gillett Foundation's primary objective is to reduce the incidence of injury and death caused by the interaction between cyclists and motorists. >> BikePark Special for Amy's Ride
AustCycle Cycle Skills Education
Cycling is a learned skill that can deteriorate with lack of use. There is a need for cycling education in the Australian community to allow more people to ride bikes; keep riders safe; promote a fun family activity; as well as effectively using what is possibly the most efficient machine ever invented. AustCycle is designed to meet that need. AustCycle is a joint venture between The Amy Gillett Foundation, the Bicycle Federation of Australia and Cycling Australia. BikePark will be providing cycle skills education as an accredited AustCycle teacher in 2011. >> Cycle Skills
Cycling Inform
Cycling Inform is offering Spin Classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at BikePark. Take a shower after your training for $3 or have a shower and park your bike all day at BikePark for $6. NOW is the time to get really fit for summer and ride away from the pack. You'll be getting results within weeks. >> Spin Classes @ BikePark
Come try David Heatley's enormously successful training program, designed to build fitness, strength and endurance for summer cycling events: e.g. Great Victorian Bike Ride; Audax Alpine Classic; 3 Peaks Challenge; Scotty's Ride; Ride for Home; Mt Macedon Challenge; etc. Visit the Cycling Inform site for more information. >> 3 Peaks Challenge Camp
Get Active in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne through the Active Melbourne initiative raises awareness on becoming more active regardless of age, gender, culture or ability. Active Melbourne is proud to work in partnership with BikePark. Read more about all the Active Melbourne events and initiatives. >> Go to Active Melbourne
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