Weekly Torque 4May2018 by Your Local Wagga Weekly

FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 || ISSUE 003

INSIDE >> P9 Path to Purchase >>

P11 Girl Torque with Mary Smith >> P13 Holden Museum

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FAMILY TORQUE

MATTHEW VANDERMARK

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Passion can be defined as a strong and barely controllable emotion. I wanted to lead off this editorial with a word on passion, particularly with reference to those people who call themselves volunteers, a group which I have had the opportunity to meet thousands of during my time as a photojournalist.

Be it selling raffle tickets, working the canteen or standing in Carabost State Forest answering questions posed by a visiting motoring writer, volunteers are the lifeblood of so many great sporting organisations and we should be very grateful for their time and passion to want to be there in the first place.

Let’s face facts, Australia would be stuffed without its volunteers.

Please if you attend an event this week and you meet a volunteer giving up his or her free time thank them. The world is already a great place thanks to volunteers and their combined passion for what they do.

We all know someone who gives up their time to assist those in our community: the ill, the lonely, the poor, the disabled. A shared cup of tea or a warm meal is appreciated as human contact is an absolute necessity for those with no-one. In 2012 the University of Adelaide released a study into the value of volunteers to the Australian economy and found it was around $200 billion dollars a year – that’s right $200 billion a year. None of this important work could be done without passion.

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Thankfully for so many volunteers it appears their passion is unlimited. Volunteering is not just restricted to important issues such as health and social justice it’s also the bedrock on which so many recreational organisations base themselves.

Thank-you to everyone who assisted us with our stories this week. We have a little bit of everything with a female perspective on the wonderful Ulysses biking group; up and coming MTB rider Josef Winkler and of course it would not be Weekly Torque without the wise words of Matthew Vandermark and our smallest contributors with Kids Torque. And, of course, here is the usual bad car joke: What did Batman say to Robin before they got in the Batmobile? Robin, get in the car. Safe travelling. Cheers, Kieren.

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What’s On

Norco Bikes

Motocross Q&A with Elizabeth Passlow

Kids Torque with Edward Smith

Dog Safety in Mobility

Path to Purchase - The Ute

Girl Torque with Mary Smith

WHAT’S

2018 Cootamundra Haycarters Handicap Weekend Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May Suttons Lane, Cootamundra NSW

Wall to Wall Holdens

Family Torque - Front Seat

Wagga Motocross - Yarragundry

Rubbing the Rubber

With $5000 in prize money road cyclists from all over NSW will gather in Suttons Lane. For the two-day event around Cootamundra and through the surrounding countryside. The riders will begin a 77km tour on Saturday at 1.30pm which will be followed by a 57km ride on Sunday starting at 10.00am.

Pipe King Rally Series - Round Two

Dirt de Femme

Tesla - The Car for Now

Riding Me Crazy

MTB Wild Hazards

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Sunday 6th May Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra ACT It is the 9th Dirt de Femme event and is aimed at encouraging females to take part in mountain biking in a friendly, non-competitive environment which allows participants to increase their confidence going forward into racing events.

The Big Ride 4 Parkinson’s

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May Sydney, NSW to Parkes, NSW. Hundreds of bikers are expected to this fundraising event to help fund Parkinson’s NSW. Riders and bikes of all types looking for unforgettable adventure can join Angry Anderson from Rose Tattoo on the trek and listen to him repeat his annual performance as part of the ride.

42nd Historic Winton Race Meeting Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May Winton Motor Raceway, (near Benalla), Victoria Australia

Historic Winton, Australia’s longest running, all-historic motor race meeting features two big days of racing involving 400 historic racing machines along with a large static display of Heritage vehicles.

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Wagga Cycle Centre at 119 Fitzmaurice Street, Wagga has been proudly serving Wagga and district for 32 years and among its quality bicycles for sale is the well-known and respected Norco brand. The Optic Carbon 29er, at $5499, represents an investment in a quality machine. Wagga Cycle Centre owner, Andrew Treloar, says he’s delighted to have the Norco brand in store. “Norco is one of the most iconic mountain bike brands. All their design and testing happen in its Canadian facility right next door to some of the best mountain biking on the planet – British Columbia,” Andrew said.

The Optic gives new and experienced trail riders the magic mix of fantastic peddling efficiency, combined with optimised modern handling so you are ready to ride any trail you encounter.

|| BY KIEREN L. TILLY it simply, the harder you go, the more the bike loves it. Norco gives you peace of mind with a lifetime warranty on the frame of the bike and a two-year warranty on the components. Standard features impress with its Optic Carbon frame covered by Armor-Lite protection and Rock Shox Revelation forks, as well as the support and performance of Fox Performance adjustable rear shock. SRAM GX Eagle 12 speed drive train to keep you moving. Superb Maxxis tubeless tyres with SRAM brakes. Norco creates a world with unlimited riding potential and that ride starts with Wagga Cycle Centre, so contact the team today on 02 69 214 536.

With 29-inch wheels and smart geometry, the Optic not only hits the bumps well but is nimble in tight terrain. A.R.T. suspension design provides progressive shock movement to give that endless feel. Putting

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MOTOCROSS Q&A WITH Elizabeth Passlow

Wagga based Elizabeth was competing at Yarragundry motocross last weekend when we discovered a bit more about this young mum who lets it rip on the track when taking on the guys. What bike do you ride? A: Yamaha 250cc How old is it? A: It is a 2006 model and I love it. I just bought new stickers for it. When did you start racing motorcycles? A: When I was 16, I have spent my whole life around bikes. What do you like about this motor sport? A: The opportunity to let go of everything else in life and just concentrate on competing. Who is your hero? A: My husband Luke Passlow, he never gives up.

KIDS TORQUE WITH Edward Smith

Edward Smith from Wagga is just eight-year-old but he made it clear exactly what he has his eye on during a visit to Wagga Cycle Centre this week – a Giant XTC-SLJR Mountain Bike. But there’s a little more to this keen little cyclist.

What do you like about being involved with Wagga Wagga Motor Cycle Sports Club? A: We are a big family.

What’s your favourite colour?

What is your favourite food? A: That’s really hard as I am a food technology teacher at Mount Austin High School, sorry I could not even tell what my last meal would be, too much choice.

My brother Xavier

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Who’s your best friend? What’s your favourite food:

Pepperoni Pizza

What’s your favourite hobby?

Playing the PS4

What’s your favourite sport?

Soccer

Who’s your favourite character from movie or book?

Slade from Batman (son of Batman)

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A policeman

What’s your favourite toy to play with?

PS4 What’s the name of your pet?

Mako What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?

I like spending time with my friends.

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DOG SAFETY IN MOBILITY There’s something special about riding on the footplate of a mobility scooter, especially if you’re a safety conscious chihuahua called Goldie. “She walks alongside me on the footpath until it is time to cross the street to get the paper. Then she jumps up,” Goldie’s owner Robert Earsmans explains. Like Goldie, Robert also enjoys his mobility scooter. “It is a very good, economical way of getting about. This is the first scooter I have owned that has suspension of any sort; it’s very comfortable.” But he does make some concessions. “If I am going right into Wagga from Lake Albert then I will load the scooter onto my trailer and tow it in with the van. It could make the distance, but the terrain involved would be a lot of work for the battery and motor.” Robert’s scooter is very capable, not only in terms of manoeuvrability, but also in ease of use.

“This scooter I have had for around six months and it is capable of 15km/hr. The speed limit is only 10km/hr for mobility scooters”.

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“It’s great in terms of negotiating obstacles in malls and shops and pedestrians,” he said, adding that most people are willing to share the footpath and allow him room to manoeuvre if required. But he conceded that a downside to driving a scooter was the footpaths. “Not every footpath in Wagga is scooter friendly let alone foot traffic friendly. The condition of some footpaths leaves a lot to be desired and please don’t start me on the cat head weed situation. It was costing too much to keep spending. So, as the cat heads are not going away anytime soon, I had to look at another option,” he said. To help overcome the problem, Robert has puncture proofed his scooter tyres, costing $12.00 a front tube and $15.00 for rear tubes Another source of Robert’s frustration is the actions on roads and footpaths of some of his fellow mobility scooter owners.

“This scooter I have had for around six months and it is capable of 15km/hr. The speed limit is only 10km/hr for mobility scooters. “I am appalled at how fast I see some people travelling down a footpath with a lot of pedestrians on it. I think scooters should be speed limited to walking pace particularly on busy footpaths. “Owners have to remember they don’t have the right of way on roads and can only travel on the road as close to the gutter as possible only if there is no footpath in place. However, you cannot travel along the road just like the other traffic does, it’s illegal.” Robert also has some advice for prospective and current mobility scooter operators. “Always give way to traffic and make yourself visible to other people. And for vehicle drivers, please always be cautious when you see a scooter or scooters about.”

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THE UTE

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Three of the top 10 most popular vehicles sold in Australia last year were utes. And a couple of others almost made the best seller list. This enormous growth is being driven as much by the popularity of dual cab 4x4s amongst family buyers as it is by the commercial sector.

speed. Combined with the amount of stopping and starting, my workers prefer not to be constantly riding the clutch. In my opinion, automatics these days offer enough power and torque for towing and carrying loads without the wear and tear on a manual gearbox.”

No longer is the humble ute a supremely uncomfortable box on wheels with bum-busting suspension and wind up windows. Nowadays, when describing their products, brands use words such as luxurious, and phrases stating superbly appointed interior and car like handling. How times have changed!

Servicing intervals are another important consideration for Doug.

Manufacturers are definitely focussed on the tradie market which wants a ute that’s also the weekend family recreation vehicle. So where does this leave farmer Doug Bruckner from the Gnadbro Pastoral Company who currently is on the path to purchase a couple of new utes? Despite there being more choice than ever, Doug is finding it difficult to find one that will fit the function across all duties required. “My utes are genuine work vehicles. Reliability is absolutely the most important thing,” Doug said “If my utes aren’t working my staff aren’t working. It’s no different to taking away a computer from an office worker. Without it there’s not much they can do. “Over the years, I’ve realised different utes have different strengths and weaknesses. What I need is the reliability of a HiLux engine with the tough undercarriage of an Amarok and the all-round capability of a Landcruiser,” he added with a wry smile. Doug is only considering single cabs which eliminates several candidates immediately because Volkswagen, Mercedes, LDV and many other brands are producing only dual cabs these days. He also wants automatic transmissions. “Most of the work our utes do is at very slow

“Our utes will do 150,000 plus kilometres before I change them over. A ute with a 15,000 kilometre service interval will require five less services over that distance than one with 10,000 kilometres. That’s significantly less down time, especially when getting to a service centre can be a long trip.” But it’s not just how utes are changing that’s making Doug’s search for the right one more difficult than expected. Changing farming techniques and methods over the decades have resulted in a much more eclectic mix of vehicles than those on his farm a decade ago.

“My utes are genuine work vehicles. Reliability is absolutely the most important thing” So how is Doug going to choose between the two? Surely it will come down to the purchase price. Again, his response wasn’t exactly expected. “I’ll pay for the vehicle I think is most right for the job. But the other factor that will influence my final decision is finding a dealer who will be a genuine partner in my business - like my agronomists and stock agents. I’ll buy 15, maybe 20 utes in the next 10 or so years, so I’ll be talking to the owners of the car yards directly over the next few weeks,” Doug said. As I left Doug’s farm, I thought his challenge to Riverina car dealers was a good one. I also wondered if the quintessential image of rural Australia is still a ute with a dog in the back or is it now more likely to be parked outside a gourmet deli with a Labradoodle in the tray. I’ll report back on which ute Doug decides to go with in the next issue of Weekly Torque.

“As the Gnadbro Pastoral Company has grown and diversified, so has our fleet of vehicles. The loads we carry are typically heavier and larger in volume, than say 20 years ago. So I recently bought a Mitsubishi Fuso light truck. It can carry three tonne, so that’s a bloody handy addition,” he said. As a business with employees who can spend hours behind the wheel on a daily basis, safety is of paramount importance. “Certainly the utes I’m looking at need to be 5 star safety rated,” Doug said. Based on his research and experience, Doug has narrowed his shortlist down to two potential candidates – the Toyota HiLux and the Ford Ranger. But, surprisingly, a test drive is not included in Doug’s plan. “Probably not. To be frank, I’d expect any brand new ute will drive well and come with a fair array of technology. What would be interesting is test driving one with 100,000 kilometres on the clock. I’d definitely be interested in that!” YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY TORQUE || FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 || 9

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MARY SMITH || BY KIEREN L. TILLY

There are many great benefits for a lady riding a motorcycle, especially if it’s a Ducati Monster 696 as Mary Smith from the Ulysses Group in Wagga discovered on one road trip. “I can remember a motel owner giving us a bottle of wine because she was so astonished that I was capable of riding that bike.” And it isn’t just motel owner who are impressed that this demure lady and her dream bike are an unusual match. “I would pull up on it to get a coffee or just stretch the legs and both children and other ladies are gob smacked that this greyhaired lady was underneath the helmet,” she said. But times are changing and the Ducati is for sale. “My last day on the bike has kind of crept up on me, it’s just time and I’m okay with that.” The local magpies keep watch as we talk until her husband Les throws them some meat and he joins in with an occasional quip or observation. The great thing about Ulysses as an organisation for over 40’s bikers is that you don’t have to be a rider to join, just have an interest in motorcycles and want to be part of a friendly group of people. Mary estimates she has travelled more than 50 thousand kilometres in the company of her fellow Ulysses riders and has never been involved in an accident.

“I would pull up on it to get a coffee or just stretch the legs and both children and other ladies are gob smacked that this greyhaired lady was underneath the helmet”

The Ulysses Club, which began in 1983 with a charter concerned with companionship, enjoyment of riding and the views of older riders, has branches in all States and Territories. Club members are under no obligation to join their local Ulysses branch and can join whichever one suits them. The name Ulysses is derived from the king of ancient Ithaca who travelled far from home and the motto for the club is Growing Old Disgracefully, a view on living life Mary likes very much. Mary speaks very proudly of the work the club does in fundraising for arthritis research and breast cancer research because both effect many members. She’s also proud that the current national president is a woman, Jen Woods from Canberra. And Mary has some advice for learner riders about oncoming traffic. “You have a whole lane so use it.” And her appeals also extend to drivers. “Please watch out for motorcycles, they are out there,” she said, adding that parents could start a game of spot the motorcycle to keep the kids entertained and aware. The Ulysses Club Wagga branch is open to new members and holds group rides from 9.00am on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month and on Wednesdays. For any information email waggawagga@ulysses.org.au or visit the website at www.ulysses-wagga.org.au. YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY TORQUE || FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 || 11

WALL TO WALL HOLDENS || BY KIEREN L. TILLY Sometimes a road trip with the family can throw up some wonderful surprises. That’s just what happened during a recent family visit to the historic Murry River Victorian town of Echuca. For lovers of historic architecture and Australian history Echuca offers a wealth of both, with buildings dating back to the gold rush and when prosperity rode not only the sheep’s back but also on the decks of the paddle steamers which plied the Murray River during early settlement. Echuca and its cross-border centre of Moama is a tourist hotspot for activities including water sports, opportunities to meander down period streets or along the river bank. There’s also a variety of dining and shopping opportunities. But for car enthusiasts Echuca has the National Holden Motor Museum just a short walk from the historic port precinct at 7-11 Warren Street. There’s something about Holden. Even people who aren’t dyed in the wool fans of the badge and all that goes with it have an attraction, albeit at a distance. But whether you’re a fan or not it’s worth a visit to the Motor Museum. With around 40 vehicles on display at any one time this is one of the largest single brand car museums in Australia with vehicles on loan from a variety of private collectors and Holden enthusiasts.

The history of the brand is covered from the original 48/215 model, more commonly known as an FX, which was unveiled in 1948 by then Prime Minister, Ben Chifley through to muscle and race cars of the 1970’s; concept cars of the 1990’s; including a Commodore convertible and the modern day take on every Holden fan’s favourite, the Monaro.

the little brick walls to get a closer look, but, of course, under the strict car show rule we all know “admire but please don’t touch!” For further information about the National Holden Motor Museum ‘phone (03) 5480 2033 or visit www.holdenmuseum.com.au.

The one-off Holden concept Mambo Sandman 5.7 litre Generation V8 ute is worth the $9.50 admission or $22.50 for a family. The vehicles represent between $3million and $3.5million of Australia’s automotive history. There are also many items and artefacts on display depicting the history of Holden which can’t be seen anywhere else, including photographs, ephemera engineering models and Holden engines of different designs from many decades. The most popular cars currently on display are a black EH Premier sedan called Black Beauty with all the mod cons produced during the reign of the EH from 1963 to 1965 and a slightly racier limited-edition Group A Commodore Walkinshaw, named after Holden Special Vehicles operator, Tom Walkinshaw. Around 15,000 people visit the museum each year to view vehicles which helped define Australia’s lifestyle and snap images of their favourite Holden cars. In fact visitors are encouraged to step over

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|| BY MATTHEW VANDERMARK

Three kids are going on a three-hour road trip with their Dad. The 16-year-old is the oldest; the 14-year-old the tallest and the 12-year-old the one with most attitude. Which one gets the front seat first? Here’s some context to help answer this conundrum. Imagine the scene. It’s early morning as a family SUV idles quietly in the driveway of a suburban home with bags strapped to the roof rack, doors open, ready to go. The family dog is waiting in the back seat with its ears pricked expectantly. But on the front lawn, the classic family standoff is occurring. The Dad is explaining that a three-hour drive divided by three kids equals one hour each in the front seat. So it doesn’t matter who goes first and could they please get in and get going? It quickly emerges this oversimplified calculation doesn’t consider factors such as how often Dad is planning to stop, where, why, and for how long; all of which could unfairly mean extra front seat minutes for whichever kid is sitting in it at the time.

As none of the siblings is willing to take this risk, the standoff continues. It’s a bit like the famous end scene from The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. None of them believe Dad’s threat not to stop for bacon and egg rolls if they don’t get in right now because they all know the person this would most punish is Dad himself as it’s always his favourite part of the trip. But Dad does score a small victory when all three agree to a game of Scissors Paper Rock to sort it out. In a tense round one, the oldest defeats the tallest with her rock beating his ‘scissors’. Then tallest defeats most attitude with his paper beating her rock. But then most attitude defeats oldest with her volcano – a previously unknown rock paper scissors move that involves holding her two hands together as if in prayer, then lifting both arms high in the air repeatedly.

Oldest immediately accuses most attitude of outrageous cheating, while most attitude argues that a volcano will always melt a rock, paper or scissors and it’s illogical to argue otherwise. Tallest then claims none of this really matters as it’s his turn up front, carrying over from the previous car trip 6 months earlier. So who got the front seat? The family dog. Dad put her up front next to him and that’s where the dog stayed for the entire journey. She didn’t change the music or radio station once. She didn’t randomly open and close the window or eat all the lollies. I used to wonder what the relevance was of shouting shotgun when claiming the front seat. Now I shout it before every family road trip. Not because I have any intention of sitting in the passenger seat but to remind the kids that I’m always considering one for moments just like The Good, The Bad and the Ugly standoff.

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Caleb Thomsen.

Mia Slee, 6 (left) and Millie Elphick, 7 from Forest Hill.

Elizabeth Passlow.

Jeremy Knight.

ROUND ONE

WAGGA MOTOCROSS YARRAGUNDRY, SUNDAY 29TH APRIL 2018

Steele Willis.

Bradley Baling.

David Morgan.

Errol Willis.

RUBBING THE RUBBER || BY ALAN REID When considering tyres for motorcycle, it’s a wellworn cliché (excuse the pun) that all you have to separate you from the road are two thin strips of rubber. It might be a tongue in cheek statement, but it’s a definite truism that the little strips of rubber are the most important piece of equipment on a motorbike. The tyres are the only part of the motorbike that a rider can’t be complacent about. A service can be skipped for a while, brakes can be left until they start to squeak and the chain oil can wait until the next outing. Not the tyres. Once the wear guide, or wear indicator, reveals the tyre is on the way out it doesn’t take long before it starts to show the canvas, or to put it more technically, smile at you. Don’t put your life on the line – take notice of the wear guide. For those of you who don’t know what the wear gauge or indicator is, look for little bumps at the bottom of the main grooves when you buy the tyre. When the depth of rubber remaining gets to the level of these indicators, the tyre has reached its legal wear limit. If you ride below the indicator limit, the safety, grip and performance is compromised, and you’ll be breaking the law. I know the consequences having ignored the smile displayed on a rear tyre once and thinking I’ll just wait until I reach the next town and get a tyre there. I was in the middle of a corner, on the chosen line, preparing for the exit when suddenly there was an unfamiliar thdunk, thdunk, thdunk as the back tyre blew and the bike chose its own line, out of the corner and off the road. The only saving grace was the flat surface, lack of trees and the rapid deceleration with a flat tyre. Not something to write to mother about. But not all motorcyclists learn through personal experience trial and error. A recent survey revealed that Australian motorcyclists are pretty well informed when it comes to their wheels. The survey 18 || FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 || YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY TORQUE

found that fewer than 10 per cent of respondents don’t know the correct air pressure and a similar number are in the dark over legal tread standards and knowing how to check tyre wear. In the same vein, only eight percent said they would buy the cheapest tyres available, but 34 per cent said they’re wary of being ripped off when buying tyres. In contrast, 41 per cent of riders said they trust their mechanic’s tyre recommendations. Mechanics can be helpful, but that aside, tyres do more than just keep the wheels connected to the ground. They also need to provide solid handling and grip and be reasonably durable to withstand Australian road conditions. But don’t panic, there are a number of things you can do to prolong the life of your tyre without avoiding the twisties. Mind you, if you’re a foot-peg scraper at roundabouts and chase the mountain switch-backs the sides of your tyre may wear out well before the wear guide even gets a scratch. Any tyre can fail as a result of punctures, impact damage, improper inflation, overloading, or other conditions resulting from use or misuse. It is recommended that riders do a periodic inspection of their tyres and have any embedded objects removed by a qualified service person. Serious personal injury or death may result from a tyre failure. Many tyre failures are preceded by vibration, bumps, bulges or irregular wear. If a vibration occurs while riding, or you notice a bump, bulge or irregular wear, have your tyres and motorcycle evaluated by a qualified service person. One important way to prolong the life of tyres is to regularly check the pressure. Follow the manufacturers recommendations and don’t let the pressure get too low or over inflate as both will shorten the life of the tyre. And apart from that it will radically change the way the bike handles. Buy a pencil-type tyre gauge and use it regularly until you instinctively know what your tyres feel like when correctly inflated.

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THE CAR FOR NOW

In the three years I have owned my car, it hasn’t emitted any pollution, which is a great feeling and gives peace of mind.

|| BY JACOB SAGGERS

The rear of Wagga’s Sturt Mall attracted considerable attention recently when what looked like a DeLorean-car from the Back to the Future films occupied the car park. The futuristic car, with doors lifted towards the sky, left the impression it was about to take flight. But it didn’t, and it wasn’t the DeLorean-car. It’s the Tesla, the brainchild of an American company. which has as its mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through three pillars; solar, batteries and transport.

of the S-85 would be put towards making a cheaper $50,000 electric car, now known as the Tesla model 3. “It was a great idea from a business perspective. It would allow me to buy electric cars for the business and power them through solar panels so that each employee has free transport,” he said. But the decision to buy an electric car wasn’t without its hurdles.

The $120,000 model S-85 in the carpark is owned by Wagga’s Devraj Mukherjee, who bought the car three years ago, but he didn’t select it from a showroom.

“When I first told people that I was buying an electric car, everyone said that I’d lost it. You’re not going to get anywhere. The things I had to think about at the time included, what are my charging options.”

Unlike customers at traditional dealerships who are more concerned about getting a good deal, prospective Tesla customers are more interested in investing and educating themselves about the technology.

Standing next to his car at the back of his software business, Devraj produced a miniature of the vehicle and double clicked its tiny boot to retrieve a lead from the car’s rear boot.

“I went on the Tesla website, put down my deposit, and the car was sent to my address on the back of a truck three weeks later. I consider this purchase an investment,” Devraj said.

“This is my mobile charger. I can plug this cord into a 10amp socket and get 10 to 12kms driving per hour of charge. This means I’d have to be somewhere overnight to get any sensible distance. My other charging option is Supercharging which can charge my car’s battery from flat to full in 40 minutes and get up to 500kms,” Devraj explained.

“When I first bought my car, there was an incentive from Tesla ensuring that profits from the purchase

Devraj has a third charging option called, destination-charging.

Devraj had been following the company online for some time before taking the plunge.

“It’s extremely clever. Any company that puts its hand up will receive an AC connecter enabling their customers to charge their car while they visit the establishment,” he said. Devraj said the Superchargers are all along the highways and make it possible to travel from Adelaide to Brisbane completely free because there is no cost to use them. Locally, the Thirsty Crow Brewery has an AC connecter. On the dashboard of the Tesla is a large tablet which occupies most of the space. “The entire car is controlled through this computer,” Devraj explained. “There is huge attention to detail. As you can see, this virtual car is the same colour as my car, the wheels are the same as my wheels. The systems software is always being updated, like a Macintosh computer. The navigation system is always being improved.” And Devraj is proud of the environmental impact of the Tesla. “In the three years I have owned my car, it hasn’t emitted any pollution, which is a great feeling and gives peace of mind. “Oh, it can also do 0-100 kilometers in 5.2 seconds,” Devraj concluded.

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RIDING ME CRAZY || BY JACOB SAGGERS

I nearly didn’t get my motorcycle license. The first time I straddled a bike I was, like most novices, nervous. And it didn’t help that I had never driven a vehicle with gears. I stalled once, I stalled again, and then I stalled some more for good measure. And the pattern probably would have continued if the Stay Upright instructor hadn’t intervened. “Jacob, ease off the clutch.” Problem fixed. The clunky old 125 cc Hondas looked more like reimagined lawn mowers than the exotic beasts I had been drooling over on U-tube. Despite that the parade of novices kept going ‘round in circles and weaving through cones, some more successfully than others.

“If you were me, would you pass you for this course today?” No answer required. With my introduction to motorcycling not especially smooth, I walked away feeling disappointed and spent the following week sulking. Soon enough though, that sulking turned into anger, and that anger, into determination. I had one more attempt to pass the course before I’d be required to fork out another $400 for a third attempt, which, in my mind, would be the final endeavour.

“...I’ve never felt more alive. The passion and thrill I experience from riding is profound. It’s therapeutic. It’s freedom...”

The clear weather throughout the morning was replaced by rain in the afternoon session but the instructor had no sympathy. “Keep riding everyone.” Unfortunately, myself and one other trainee were not included. Ushering us away from the course the instructor asked how we thought we were going and we both concurred that the answer was “not well”. “I noticed a few problems today. One of you didn’t make a head check when turning back onto the course and nearly caused a crash.” We look at each other, not accusingly, well, maybe a little bit accusingly. “Also, you both had problems with the clutch. You can’t afford to make those mistakes out there on the road.” With that advice he immediately asks the dreaded question. 22 || FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 || YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY TORQUE

I watched dozens of instruction videos and learnt biker words such as squid, throttle-jockey and crotch-rocket. I was an internetmotorcyclemonster. And I was ready.

I booked a lesson and waited one very long month. It appeared that half of Canberra was suddenly interested in bikes. Time was a hard mistress, but eventually the day arrived. Once again it didn’t go quite to plan, but I eventually walked, well actually skipped away with that special piece of yellow paper. I have been riding now for a year, and it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. I have almost been crushed by a bus and discovered that loose gravel is not my best friend. In fact, I’ve discovered that being on two wheels creates some new foes – wind, rain, kangaroos, oil and cars all seem out to annihilate me.

So, are motorcycles dangerous? I don’t think so. In fact, I’ve never felt more alive. The passion and thrill I experience from riding is profound. It’s therapeutic. It’s freedom. What is dangerous is spending all your time on Facebook, binge watching trash TV and playing computer games until diabetes sets in. To quote Hunter S Thompson: “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”

MTB

WILD HAZARDS

|| BY KIEREN L. TILLY

Mountain bike riding is a wild experience and made even wilder because, for the most part, it’s a sport that’s practiced in the wild. And sometimes it can be really wild, as MTB practitioner Josef Winkler discovered. “I have some great Go-Pro camera footage of me almost coming to grief trying to avoid a big grey on the track,” he said, while watching a small group of native grey roadblocks lazily waiting for their next victim. I met Josef several years ago when he was an Army cadet, a young man very proud of the uniform he was wearing and the role he was playing in the services. Today he’s a wool tester in Wagga, work he is passion about, and that passion extends to his mountain biking, particularly as he prepared for last weekend’s Tumut 3hour Enduro. “Because I’m working full-time now training is limited to weekends. I would be riding 150 to 300 kilometres each weekend.” In addition to spending time bounding over tracks at Pomingalarna and Wiradjuri Reserves, Josef also spends time in the saddle of his road bicycle. “With less rolling resistance due to the smoother surface I believe it helps me with endurance,” he explained. Josef’s MTB of choice when doing battle at events such as Tumut is his pride and joy a Specialized Chisel competition bike in black with red accents. During a photoshoot I asked for some air under the bike, but Josef was a little quicker off the mark than me, but we still had some success. And he has some advice for people getting into cycling, particularly mountain biking. “Go and see your local bike shop. You can buy a bike off the internet, but you need to physically try a bike out. Your local experts will take into account your height your size and work out, not only the correct bike for your body, but also what riding activity might suit you best.” He also had suggestions about joining a group to get involved in MTB. “MTB Wagga hosts Sunday morning rides which are designed to welcome newcomers to the sport, increasing not only fitness but also confidence riding in a group. Newcomers will find the MTB family in Wagga, as with all the different cycling clubs, very welcoming, whatever the style of racing you need to get in and give it a go.” Josef is known in the Wagga cycling community and surrounding areas as a passionate cyclist with big dreams, and many believe he will go a long way. As for the Tumut 3hour Enduro, Josef finished 13th overall in 2hours 54.04 seconds, 16.15 seconds behind the winner. And, as a footnote, for those of you who are wondering if Josef and Henry Winkler from Happy Days are related — the answer is no, but both do like vehicles with two wheels. YOUR LOCAL WEEKLY TORQUE || FRIDAY 4 MAY 2018 || 23

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