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- 02 Nov 2010, 18:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Fitz Challenge Report
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1261
Fitz Challenge Report
Hi everyone, On Sunday I rode in the Fitz's Challenge ride that was held in Canberra. I knew Adrian E was coming down but I didn't see him but I meet Mark L. I did the 105Km Tharwa Challenge ride, it left just after the Fitz's classic (165Km) ride. The day started out wet but it did become fine as t...
- 19 Sep 2010, 21:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Goulburn Cycle Grand Prix
- Replies: 1
- Views: 724
Goulburn Cycle Grand Prix
This morning I went to Goulburn for the cycle grand prix, which was held as part of NSW bike week. On offer were a choice of the 85, 50 and a community fun challenge around a park. I got to the park which was the start point for the Cycle Grand Prix and signed on and got a number and a bag with some...
- 14 Jul 2010, 21:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Hi Tensile steel frames
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1977
Hi Tensile steel frames
Hi everyone, I have written this on Sydney Cyclist but I was browsing a bike shope here in Canberra and came accross a couple of single speeds made from Hi Tensile steel. I notice they appear to be heavy - around the same weight as my Shogun Katana. They were the Mongoose Maurice and the SE Draft. T...
- 17 Mar 2010, 18:56
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Amy's ride Canberra report
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1065
Amy's ride Canberra report
Hi everyone On Sunday I completed the 110 Km Amy's ride Canberra. It was a big ride. It raised $75000. The ride started finished at Federation mall which is between Old Parliament House and the currant one. I met one of the riders I have raced with at Mt Stromlo. I was expecting two others from work...
- 11 Mar 2010, 18:16
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The tour de Hills report
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1326
The tour de Hills report
Hi everyone! On Sunday I rode in th tour de Hills. I came up to visit friends and relatives and brought the bike up with me. I saw 2 other riders from Slowies who's names escape me now :oops: , as I was signing on. It was good to catch up with people from the club. I have done the tour de Hills abou...
- 01 Mar 2010, 20:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Amy Gillett Ride Canberra
- Replies: 0
- Views: 707
Amy Gillett Ride Canberra
I was wondering if anyone is coming down? I am looking at signing up on Thursday (when I get paid). It would be good to have some familiar faces down here.
- 26 Dec 2009, 13:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7783
- 25 Dec 2009, 19:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: My first crack at the Criterium at mount Stromlo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 805
My first crack at the Criterium at mount Stromlo
This will have some people laughing so hard they will probably fall off their chairs. A couple of weeks ago I rode to Mt Stromlo to check out the criterium racing which is held there on Tuesdays by the ACT Vetrans cycling club. I got there with the help of some of the locals who showed the way with ...
- 06 Dec 2009, 18:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Getting used to drop bars
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1047
Getting used to drop bars
I know for some it sounds silly but I am going to replace the bullhorn bars on an old road bike (the Shogun Katana) with drop bars. I haven't done much riding with drop bars and would like to get some advice about getting used to the multiple hand positions and the different position of the brakes. ...
- 05 Nov 2009, 16:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
- Replies: 120
- Views: 25853
- 04 Oct 2009, 13:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Magda reaches new low(Kyle Sandilands low)of killingCyclists
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2323
- 04 Oct 2009, 12:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greetings from Canberra
- Replies: 1
- Views: 876
Greetings from Canberra
Hi everyone, It has been almost a month since I moved down to the ACT for work. I am supposed to be there for 12 months but have met people who have told me they were on a similar deal about 17 years ago! Riding in the ACT can be interesting. There are plenty of bike paths for commuting/recreational...
- 05 Sep 2009, 18:01
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Contact details
- Replies: 2
- Views: 951
Contact details
Hi everyone, As some of you know I am off to Canberra for 12 months (possibly more) for work. I would like to say this is a brilliant club and I have enjoyed riding and training with everyone I have met through the club. I am going to miss rollers on Thursday nights :cry: ! I may even sign up and co...
- 30 Jul 2009, 21:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Website for ordering headlight clamp
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1018
Website for ordering headlight clamp
Hi Everyone,
I would have PMed Mike but was unable to because for some reason I can not Private message any one. But I need to find out the website for ordering the headlight/torch clamp.
I would have PMed Mike but was unable to because for some reason I can not Private message any one. But I need to find out the website for ordering the headlight/torch clamp.
- 07 Jun 2009, 12:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Motorised Bikes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2876
There are guys at work who use them to commute. Particulary one who lives in Bardwell Park, he claims that it enables him to ride up the hill on his way home. I have seen them converted from Kmart MTBs. I was on a train to the Blue Mountains with a friend and a guy got on with an old MTB with a petr...
- 31 May 2009, 12:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Central Coast Century Challenge Report
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1039
Central Coast Century Challenge Report
My apologies for not posting this earlier but I have been working flat out all week and have only had the time to write the report up now. On Sunday the 24th I took part in the Central Coast Century Challenge. I spent the night before at my uncle Brian’s and auntie Jean’s then went to the Mount Pena...
- 21 Apr 2009, 12:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 19/4/2009
- Replies: 60
- Views: 11836
My Blayney to Bathurst report
I signed up for the ride but didn't get any accommodation. I spent Saturday night in Lithgow and then drove to Bathurst in the morning. When I got there I parked the car on William Street and got the bike ready. I then took a bus which left from the corner of William and Howick Streets It was an int...
- 11 Mar 2009, 16:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Amy’s Ride Albury report
- Replies: 1
- Views: 820
The Amy’s Ride Albury report
On Friday the 7th of March, I went to Albury for the Amy’s Ride Albury. This ride was held as part of the Multisport Albury City (MAC) event held over 2 weeks (see http://www.multisportalburycity.com.au/events/20081111191.htm for more details). I decided to give myself 3 weeks off work to wind down ...
- 20 Jan 2009, 19:12
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2425
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898822/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898836/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898844/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898854/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr....
- 20 Jan 2009, 19:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Amy's ride NSW - Multisport Albury City
- Replies: 0
- Views: 853
Amy's ride NSW - Multisport Albury City
To everyone who would be interested the following is the link to Multisport Albury City where there is to be the inaugural regional NSW. If you want to know what Amy's ride was like just check out the forum post I I spoke to people at the Amy Gillett Foundation stall and they are interested in holdi...
- 11 Jan 2009, 16:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2425
These are the links to some of the photos
[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898822/] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898836/in/photostream/] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898844/in/photostream/] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898854/in/photostream/] [http://www...
- 11 Jan 2009, 12:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2425
The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
Firstly I would like to thank the following people. Firstly I would like to thank my sponsors, your support provided the motivation to get going, when the going got tough on a long ride. These people were Adrian Emilsen, Geoff Semon, Suzanne Spiropoulos, Stuart Hickson, Leigh Gibbens, Kay Lefevre, K...
- 28 Dec 2008, 17:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Amy Gillett Ride Victoria
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1328
Amy Gillett Ride Victoria
Hi Guys
My logistical preparations have been completed for the Ride, but I still need sponsors desparately.
The site for donations is below (or you can use the link on the "Sponsors Needed" post)
www.registernow.com.au/agf/Donate.aspx?F=64
My logistical preparations have been completed for the Ride, but I still need sponsors desparately.
The site for donations is below (or you can use the link on the "Sponsors Needed" post)
www.registernow.com.au/agf/Donate.aspx?F=64
- 14 Dec 2008, 16:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Sponsors needed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 780
Sponsors needed
Hi everyone, I am going down to Melbourne in the new year for the Amy Gillet Ride. I would like to get some sponsors. I have a fundraiser page and have this link to the web site that you can sign up as a sponsor. I am aware it is Christmas and things will be tight but I would be grateful for anythin...
- 08 Dec 2008, 13:22
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Lithgow Triathlon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1093
Lithgow doesn't have a Tri Club or a cycling club but is home to the Central Tablelands MTB club. That is based around a bike shop and some of them took part. The shop sponsored the event as did a motor parts shop that sells bikes and bike parts. One of the guys from the bike shop was officiating fo...
- 08 Dec 2008, 12:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Lithgow Triathlon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1093
Lithgow Triathlon
Hi Everyone, A few weeks ago I was in Lithgow catching up with family and friends as well as acting as chauffer/tour guide for a cousin and her friend who came out from Scotland. I noticed an ad for a triathlon at the local pool. It had 3 divisions, The Try a Tri for the kiddies, The preliminary for...
- 02 Dec 2008, 14:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bike Bag versus Bike Box and Plane Vrs Train
- Replies: 3
- Views: 986
- 02 Dec 2008, 14:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Save Olympic Park
- Replies: 1
- Views: 730
Save Olympic Park
For those not on www.sydneycyclist.com the bill to set up a "Homebush Motor Racing Authority, which will be appointed by Ian Macdonald and will override the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. The The Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Bill 2008 offers the race organiser, V8 Supercars Australia, imm...
- 02 Dec 2008, 14:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bike Bag versus Bike Box and Plane Vrs Train
- Replies: 3
- Views: 986
Bike Bag versus Bike Box and Plane Vrs Train
Hi everyone, I am looking at going to Victoria for a ride early in the new year. I have a bike bag but have noticed Countrylink and the airlines mention bike boxes. Will a bike bag do? Furthermore I am undecided as to if I should go by plane or train (leaning toward going down by train and returning...
- 22 Oct 2008, 10:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: around the bay in a day
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2265
- 12 Sep 2008, 16:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1614
- 12 Sep 2008, 16:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1614
- 12 Sep 2008, 14:51
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1614
Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
Hi Guys, There is a real danger I could be sent to work at one of our offices on the lovely salubrious Bumborah Point Road with it's vista splendid of container terminals, warehouses and containerships, not to mention diesel fumes and chemicals (Believe me I have tried to think of it as sun, sand an...
- 10 Aug 2008, 10:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Newspaper article on the inner workings of the NRMA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1676
I got the article from http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/nrm ... ntentSwap1
- 10 Aug 2008, 10:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Newspaper article on the inner workings of the NRMA
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1676
But wait there is more
NRMA faces uproar over $225,000 in political gifts Email Printer friendly version Normal font Large font Heath Gilmore and Matthew Benns August 10, 2008 Advertisement THE NRMA Motoring and Services group has been forced to reveal $225,000 in political donations to candidates and parties in the lead-...
- 05 Aug 2008, 16:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Kestral brand bicycles
- Replies: 1
- Views: 904
Kestral brand bicycles
Guys For those who know what I do for a living would know that I get to see some interesting things. I have to say that today I got to have a look at some interesting bikes & some frames. For those who do not know what I do for a crust I am a Customs officer. I ride with the club on Saturday (if...
- 01 Aug 2008, 09:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 18332
My Apologies
Hi Guys
Please accept my apologies. I have been away for a couple of courses for work both of which were intense . I have now registered for the ride. I will see you on Saturday.
Please accept my apologies. I have been away for a couple of courses for work both of which were intense . I have now registered for the ride. I will see you on Saturday.
- 15 Jul 2008, 11:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 18332
2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?
I discused the idea of a DHBC team with somone on Saturday - I think it was Belinda and have given it more thought and think it is a good idea. It is a good ride - I did it in 2006 (I couldn't do it last year because of an injury) There are some hills on the ride and it was my longest ride (only sur...
- 09 Jul 2008, 11:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Centennial Park in the evenings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1933
- 09 Jul 2008, 09:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Centennial Park in the evenings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1933
Centennial Park in the evenings
I have also posted this on Sydney Cyclist, because things got interesting and I would like to know where I stand should the Ranger/Police take umbridge at anyone (including me) cycling through Centennial park in the evenings. I have rode through Centennial Park in the evenings on so many occasions I...
- 08 Jul 2008, 09:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: World Youth Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3708
World Youth Day
Hi everyone, Last Saturday I got a briefing on World Youth Day as part of my St John work. I have heard that there would be a ban on vehicles entering Centennial Park on the 19th. I wasn't able to get more information on any impact on cycling. I was riding through Centennial Park last night and noti...
- 01 Jul 2008, 14:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Woodford to Glenbrook
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1516
I spoke to someone at work who ran the course - they finished before me :roll: The main thing with the firetrack was there were some really rough sections but the last bits were quite good. I had to take the runners into account when riding that section. The Ipod usage was a big thing among the runn...
- 30 Jun 2008, 12:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Woodford to Glenbrook
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1516
Woodford to Glenbrook
I would like to start this post with by saying a big THANK YOU to Lindsay. The advice you gave me about single speed MTBs and how to ride the fire trail on Saturday was invaluable. I recently converted a Great Victorian Bike Ride MTB over to single speed very recently and took in on the Oaks fire tr...
- 03 Jun 2008, 16:51
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Every cycling group's nightmare
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1421
- 21 May 2008, 13:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge 18/5/2008
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1255
Century Challenge
My apologies for being late in getting back to you. It was a metric century. It was a good ride and it went well. They had problems with signage - hence I got lost at the start and there was a cut off point to be at one of the control points. They weren't enforcing it rigidly - one of the other ride...
- 19 May 2008, 15:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Introduce yourselves
- Replies: 97
- Views: 70362
Hello everyone
Handle: Jono Real name: Jonathon Troy Bikes: Trek 570, Early model Shogun Katana, Holstar Peleton Road Best known for I probably will become best known for the Dodgey Brothers bikes I ride although the Katana and the Holstar are improvable. My Trek 570 is probably the best one I have. I am a newbie...
- 19 May 2008, 14:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge 18/5/2008
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1255
Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge 18/5/2008
Yesterday I went to Kariong for the Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge. Lindsay suggested I let everyone know how it went. The long and the short of it is that it is my first century ride (I did a couple of 100 + rides during the Great Escapade but I got a certificate for this ride!) and it was ...