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- 20 Feb 2013, 19:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Strava Base Mile Challenge and a small boast.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1294
Re: Strava Base Mile Challenge and a small boast.
Nice one Eleri! In the meantime, there are some questions on Durianrider's result and his 60 bananas a day diet.
- 20 Feb 2013, 14:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12153
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
Why you as the barometer? <joke>Is that a rhetorical question? Presidente Geoff is the barometer and that's rule of the land.</joke> :mrgreen: Seriously, I think GeoffM has stayed to be a good barometer for the Middies through the years. At the same time, I am sorry to see that Geoff hasn't been ab...
- 19 Feb 2013, 15:00
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12153
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
I'm not scared of getting dropped. I do the vast majority of my rides solo. But I don’t often feel like 'riding for my life' or smashing myself over 75 km. I want to ride feeling strong in a fast and well co-ordinated bunch. What I enjoy most atm about cycling is 140km plus rides. So my main traini...
- 19 Feb 2013, 14:42
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 40754
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
I think Paul can delete the first line of his reports. Good to know that Greg has been conscious for a few days now! If that first line is to be preserved, it could be "Greg is comfortable and remains lightly sedated in ICU...".
- 19 Feb 2013, 11:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave lights
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3572
Re: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave ligh
Tricky one. RTA has no obligations to design roads for informal bunch racing and large bunches. And given the number of serious accidents along that section over the years, wouldn't surprise me if RTA wanted to "calm" things there.
- 19 Feb 2013, 09:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12153
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
There used to be a policy of invite only going back maybe 5 years ago(?). Not sure if that policy still exists. I believe that was in place for safety reasons (assessment of pack riding skills & fitness I think). Didn't quite work like that. It was more a case that some "fasties" open...
- 19 Feb 2013, 08:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12153
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
Having just ridden my first 2 Waterfall C25's I can't comment on the phase shifts, power failures and surges of those before me, but I would like to suggest another (once a month?) Sunday bunch ride: Kurnell C25. For the new (and older in my case) rider it is a vast and daunting chasm to cross from...
- 18 Feb 2013, 16:11
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave lights
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3572
Re: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave ligh
You can't have it both ways. Tempting though.We're not actually on the road, right?
- 18 Feb 2013, 14:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave lights
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3572
Re: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave ligh
Smaller bunches, slower pace and effective calls will mitigate the risks.
- 18 Feb 2013, 11:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave lights
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3572
Re: Waterfall return section: what to do at Farnell Ave ligh
Oh dear. An accident waiting to happen. There's been no shortage of serious sprint stacks along that section in past years. 60km downhill is not suited to on-the-spot calls by the bunch leader.
- 16 Feb 2013, 17:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 318568
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
A bit late, but... Around 6:40pm Thu, still in peak hour traffic on Victoria Rd going south, just before the T junction in Rozelle. A rider riding in the middle lane and braving all the heavy traffic. Absolutely fearless. Who else could it be but our Jimmy! Confirmed when I drove past but too danger...
- 13 Feb 2013, 20:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 40754
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
Thanks for the updates. in relation to the above, did you mean base of skull?The bleeding has stopped and he has some bruising on the brain in a couple of places - at the point of impact on his temple and at the base of the spine.
- 11 Feb 2013, 19:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Obey the Road Rules...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7361
Re: Obey the Road Rules...
Bells are great for flatbars but less convenient for dropbars. My voice is more adaptable with different messages, including a "thank you" on the exit when appropriate.
- 11 Feb 2013, 11:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 40754
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
Thoughts are with a fellow DHBCer and his family. Wish for steady improvements in coming days.
- 08 Feb 2013, 10:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Hill Training Ride Suggestions Please....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4251
Re: Hill Training Ride Suggestions Please....
@ Weiyun - I've been told to do 3-5 min hills and I thought the same, I don't know any without riding a fair way north or south.... I think we just have to make do with what we have. Even a decent 20mins hill (reference to FTP testing) is not available near Sydney. But worry not. Climbs are all abo...
- 08 Feb 2013, 10:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Obey the Road Rules...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7361
Re: Obey the Road Rules...
Good flag Jo! Have had increased driving in CBD and surround in recent days (unfortunately) and I have to say that it's quite embarrassing to see how cyclists flaunt the rules. Whilst a portion of the motor drivers are aggressive, but a good majority are rule abiding road users. Yes, I almost got do...
- 07 Feb 2013, 20:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Hill Training Ride Suggestions Please....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4251
Re: Hill Training Ride Suggestions Please....
Are there even 3 mins hills in the inner city? At 15km/h, 3mins climb requires 750m. I can't think of a 750m hill.
Why not do 2x20 intervals and standing climb? Otherwise ANZAC Br repeats but some may take a second look at you.
Why not do 2x20 intervals and standing climb? Otherwise ANZAC Br repeats but some may take a second look at you.
- 25 Jan 2013, 00:19
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: OMG i think i'm in love... with a colnago
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4977
Re: OMG i think i'm in love... with a colnago
Charles Pickett. A give away.
- 24 Jan 2013, 14:34
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Power Meters and calculations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6634
Re: Power Meters and calculations
...but how does that make me ride my bike faster? It doesn't. It's no EPO. :mrgreen: PM is like an accurate beer counter with full alcohol and caloric content analyser for an intoxicated drinker. By knowing the precise count and therefore total intake, the drinker will be able to accurately progres...
- 24 Jan 2013, 13:39
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: free to a good home
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3143
Re: free to a good home
Hi Geoff. What style is the Deda Newton? Anatomic? Shallow? Deep? 42cm is just my size and I wouldn't mind using it for a drop bar transformation of my Montague folder. Thanks.
- 22 Jan 2013, 10:44
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: OMG i think i'm in love... with a colnago
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4977
Re: OMG i think i'm in love... with a colnago
Instant gratification at under $15k. Bargain!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NOS-COLNAGO- ... 2c6bc1436c
PS. Being early generation CF, I wouldn't ride it too aggressively.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NOS-COLNAGO- ... 2c6bc1436c
PS. Being early generation CF, I wouldn't ride it too aggressively.
- 22 Jan 2013, 07:43
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Power Meters and calculations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6634
Re: Power Meters and calculations
No, the article exposed the myths surrounding the instant power gains of oval chainrings. Put simply, it's artificial and there's no free lunch.
- 21 Jan 2013, 13:42
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Power Meters and calculations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6634
Re: Power Meters and calculations
Given that you are not competing on your PM read out in races, it's irrelevant. PM numbers are used for personal training and you are your own reference. You just need consistent and reproducible numbers. That's what counts.
- 18 Jan 2013, 10:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nicole Cooke's Retirement Statement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1665
Re: Nicole Cooke's Retirement Statement
Of course LA will have a book out in due course. If he doesn't want to write it, some journalist will want to write one with his permission.
But seriously, these white collar evils are everywhere, not just in sports.
But seriously, these white collar evils are everywhere, not just in sports.
- 13 Jan 2013, 12:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 131631
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Early Eastie 6am Jan 13
Good to see everyone and many new faces after my long absence from club rides. It was obvious my endurance took a dive for the lack of long rides but good my neck held up. And a thanks to Greg for the organization. Ok, here are the photos... At Lady Macquarie's Chair http://i167.photobucket.com/albu...
- 13 Jan 2013, 04:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 131631
- 13 Jan 2013, 04:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 131631
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Early Eastie 6am Jan 13
Based on weather radar, it's going to be touch and go with the rain hitting the ride at some point...
- 10 Jan 2013, 14:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Now, if every DHBC rider is linked in... [Technology]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 826
- 10 Jan 2013, 14:37
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Breaking the Principle of Silence
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3119
Re: Breaking the Principle of Silence
... Until iPods/race radio/Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwin came along.
- 10 Jan 2013, 14:25
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Very cool lock ... on Kickstarter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1509
Re: Very cool lock ... on Kickstarter
Guess it depends on how you wrap the cable. But as been advised, cables are easy to chop through and that U-lock is still needed. I agree, good for those low risk scenarios.
- 10 Jan 2013, 10:27
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 318568
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Ah, should have recognised you and your bike but didn't. Didn't know about your link with CRGH.
- 10 Jan 2013, 10:10
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Very cool lock ... on Kickstarter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1509
Re: Very cool lock ... on Kickstarter
Clever and neat. But remove the seatpost and the bike is no more. Need to use one of those security bolt for the seatpost collar. Then again, one still needs to carry a U-lock to be secure.
- 10 Jan 2013, 09:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 318568
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
1 DHBC jersey rider + 1 red jersey rider spotted around 3-4pm yesterday (Wed 9 Jan) on Broughton St, Concord. What secret training have they been up to? The pair turned onto La Mascotte Ave just as I was about to beep past them...
- 09 Jan 2013, 20:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 131631
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Early Eastie 6am Jan 13
38% chance of shower (Possible Shower) for Sun. But BOM is not very dependable with so many days out.The forecast is looking increasingly good for Sunday. Any other takers?
- 09 Jan 2013, 19:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
- Replies: 116
- Views: 31099
Re: The Saga that is Lance
Hardly surprising. Who would crucify oneself unnecessarily.Choosing Oprah as your vehicle to tell your story screams wanting to try control the story to me.
- 09 Jan 2013, 17:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
- Replies: 116
- Views: 31099
Re: The Saga that is Lance
Curious to see how good are LA's PR spinners!Step right up.....the show must go on....its interview time...
- 09 Jan 2013, 11:32
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cranks carked it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2972
Re: Cranks carked it?
Clever of Bike Brain but without significant risks.
- 08 Jan 2013, 19:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: HARDCORE: Did anyone cycle into work today?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3601
Re: HARDCORE: Did anyone cycle into work today?
10% humidity, wind and the dry heat made sure your sweat didn't coalesce.
- 08 Jan 2013, 16:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Easy paced Kurnell ride - January 20
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8319
Re: Easy paced Kurnell ride - January 20
You don't get the climbing you get from a Waterfall, but do get a lot of time without the respite of a traffic light, which I find useful to build endurance as you get ready for a Waterfall. There's a nice climb extension if you continue to Solander Pt via Solander Drive in the NP. It's a nice look...
- 08 Jan 2013, 16:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 131631
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Early Eastie 6am Jan 13
Ok, same route I plotted. Will see if I feel well enough to join the group on Broadway/City Rd intersection.
- 08 Jan 2013, 16:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: HARDCORE: Did anyone cycle into work today?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3601
Re: HARDCORE: Did anyone cycling into work today?
Seriously, I recall when we were high school boys, we regularly played hard under 40 deg C sun. Never a complaint for the fun of it. Nowadays, 40 deg is portrayed as unbearable. HTFU!
- 08 Jan 2013, 15:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cranks carked it?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2972
Re: Cranks carked it?
Their Balmain store also went. When I last visited toward the end of last year, a fellow DHBC rider was the manager of the store. It was looking up from my perspective at that point. Unfortunate.
- 08 Jan 2013, 14:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 131631
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Early Eastie 6am Jan 13
What's the route for the upcoming Early Easties ride? Is it still the same as the one we mapped out back then? Depending on how my recovery goes, may be good for this one.
- 08 Jan 2013, 14:18
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: Cycling Australia Membership Renewal Dec 2012
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4227
Re: Cycling Australia Membership Renewal Dec 2012
Interesting. I note that during the renewal process one needs to repeat the email address entry. I further note the membership validation goes to Mar 31 of 2014. Is this extended membership period something new?
- 08 Jan 2013, 10:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: New bike hire business - Special Free Offer for DHBC members
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1148
Re: New bike hire business - Special Free Offer for DHBC mem
This is an often asked for product on web forums. Nice bikes and good luck on the venture!
- 30 Dec 2012, 10:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Improving urban bicycle transportation in NSW
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1413
Re: Improving urban bicycle transportation in NSW
Curious how eBike fits in this.
- 17 Dec 2012, 09:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Strava Premium - is it worth it?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2266
Re: Strava Premium - is it worth it?
The power feature is more about fun than anything of real value. As many would know, their power extrapolation can be way off the mark to make it just enough as a chatting point over coffee. Little else. As Jonboy said, for someone who has _everything_, this discretionary expenditure of $65 fits the...
- 16 Dec 2012, 17:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
Non-fixie century in April or May? It'll be a whole day out under the sun.
- 16 Dec 2012, 11:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
Be worth allocating the shorter rides for the hot summer months and the long rides in autumn and spring. Winter is good for rides under the sun.
- 13 Dec 2012, 20:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
- Hunters Hill to Lane Cove turn off. I've never been happy about riding up that hill on the road, I've ridden the footpath, while being a pain is doable. That section is actually quite ok, as long as the traffic is not heavy and a cyclist bunch isn't holding up the traffic. Whilst it's a relativel...
- 13 Dec 2012, 17:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
Spit balling here, so happy to be shouted down. How about a bays & beaches ride? Marrickville -> Lilyfield -> Gladesville -> Hunters Hill -> Lane Cove -> Crows Nest -> CBD -> Double Bay -> Rose Bay -> Watsons Bay -> Bondi -> Bronte -> Coogee -> Long Bay -> LaPa - > Marrickville. Plenty of cafe ...
- 13 Dec 2012, 17:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
If you look at Google Maps, there's only one country road in that part of the world that heads directly north to Penrith. South going north makes sense if there's a southerly. Should be a relatively flat route as it's to the east of Napean river.
- 13 Dec 2012, 13:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
We still have not done the M7 route. Only recently I noted there's quite a bit of facilities there out west eg. Western Sydney Regional Park, one that forms part of the M7 route. Also what about the Narellan/The Oaks route to Penrith? Anyone done that back route before?
- 13 Dec 2012, 10:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
True to "Brutality"!
- 13 Dec 2012, 08:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
Kiama and riding north is all flat, relatively.
- 12 Dec 2012, 21:01
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
Brutality in Berry sounds interesting. What's the bail out option mid-loop? 300-400m climb per peak is somewhat serious, depending on the grade.
- 30 Nov 2012, 17:56
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 2012 Christmas Party and Awards Night!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17944
Re: 2012 Christmas Party and Awards Night!
[quote="Strawburger"]You can come as my wife![/quote]
LOL! Is that part of your Xmas spirit?
LOL! Is that part of your Xmas spirit?
- 30 Nov 2012, 17:18
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 2012 Christmas Party and Awards Night!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17944
Re: 2012 Christmas Party and Awards Night!
Is it too late to come without RSVP?
- 29 Nov 2012, 22:13
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: L'Eroica
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2878
Re: L'Eroica
That's beautiful!
- 27 Nov 2012, 14:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New mayor of toronto- his view on cyclists
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1417
Re: New mayor of toronto- his view on cyclists
I wouldn't get too excited this early. His removal on a technicality (unrelated to cycling) may not mean the end of him politically. The fact that Toronto would vote in someone like this by a big margin says a lot about the constituent there. Good material for a dig at my Toronto relatives and frien...
- 26 Nov 2012, 09:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Knee Pain - where to start?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4143
Re: Knee Pain - where to start?
I think the interesting bit about the history is that the onset of pain is 6-48 hours after riding, one that suggests a reactive phenomenon. I think that it's premature to call it a bike fit issue without knowing a lot more about the Greg's health and activity background. Irrespective, a decent bike...
- 25 Nov 2012, 22:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Compacts advice please
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1830
Re: Compacts advice please
CT chainrings runs a different spacing for its bolts, so you'll need a CT specific crankset. Don't forget the chain length may need adjustment too.
- 24 Nov 2012, 17:34
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
The toughest climb I've found is NSW is out of Jenolan Caves, on the Oberon side. The descent is scary too. LOL! I know that one well too. The one on the west side of Jenolan Caves. Not only was it steep with a coarse surface. the regular "road bumps/gutters" and hairpins made the descent...
- 24 Nov 2012, 09:34
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
How about Milson's Point side?I consider it an achievement to get up the Harbour bridge bike path from Kent St on my fixie...
- 23 Nov 2012, 17:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
That could be a walking course for those retro bikes...Sounds like a good one for the Retro riders to do
- 23 Nov 2012, 12:42
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
You don't need to organize a special ride to ride this one. It's too accessible for most in the Inner West. Otherwise we can try to do a ITT on that climb but watch out for resident complaints.Hey Mike, why dont you organise an Adventure ride which includes this climb?
- 23 Nov 2012, 12:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
-33.85895, 151.16937Does anyone have a map/google view of this handy?
It's the path on the western boundary of Sydney Secondary College. You can access it directly via Bay Run circuit.
- 23 Nov 2012, 12:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
Would think you'd need some heavy panniers to hold down the back wheel. May flip over if you touch the front brakes (or for that matter back brakes) too hard. For going up or going down? Need to seriously shift your bum back when going down. Going up, the front wheel felt so tight and was about to ...
- 23 Nov 2012, 11:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
Agreed. Uncyclable no matter how granny your gears are. BTW, anyone tried cycling down this? The turn close to the bottom would be trickey. I made it on my CT set up (34-25). It was scary all the way up as the narrow path leaves no space for bailout. That's what kept me going. Have not tried riding...
- 23 Nov 2012, 10:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10612
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
Shared path on the eastern side of Balmain Cove complex, Rozelle. Very very steep. First time I tried it I thought I was going to back flip from my bike.
- 21 Nov 2012, 15:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
Then the error lies in the choice of diner, not time.Previous 44 might though
- 21 Nov 2012, 10:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 407547
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
Relax, 1.5hr of bacterial mitoses won't kill you.Hmm, remind me not to take any dietary advice from you Mike, that sounds like a recipe for Salmonella.
- 15 Nov 2012, 12:29
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Clover gets the green light to finish the CBD bikeways
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2859
Re: Clover gets the green light to finish the CBD bikeways
Well, depends on where you are going and which segment of Pyrmont Bridge Rd. I was referring to the section around Glebe. For that section, there's the option of St John's Rd instead. As for road surface condition, well, Sydney/NSW road repairs are just bad when compared to many developed and develo...
- 15 Nov 2012, 09:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Clover gets the green light to finish the CBD bikeways
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2859
Re: Clover gets the green light to finish the CBD bikeways
Speaking of which, does anyone ride Pyrmont Bridge Rd? Is that not the most dilapidated road in Sydney?! That's a terrible route to ride on during peak hours. I once looked after a cyclists for 2-3 months who had his pelvis smashed up amongst other injuries on that road. Shortest route may not be t...
- 14 Nov 2012, 20:09
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Shirley, DHBC's home away from home is for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 829
Re: The Shirley, DHBC's home away from home is for sale
Cheaper than a house in Sydney. What a bargain!
- 14 Nov 2012, 19:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Clover gets the green light to finish the CBD bikeways
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2859
Re: Clover gets the green light to finish the CBD bikeways
Clever politician trick! Say one thing, do another via a committee. Not Barry's "desire".
- 07 Nov 2012, 11:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8779
Re: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
True. Another technical challenge for riding the fixie.It was a fixie....
and Andrew was down on his drops and LA was on his hoods. Big difference.
- 07 Nov 2012, 09:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
- Replies: 23
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Re: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
Ummm... LA did that too but stayed upright.Yeah, pulled my right foot out of the saddle and couldn't really hold it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxGNttpaZA
- 07 Nov 2012, 07:46
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
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Re: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
So, what was the problem? Disengaged cleats?
- 06 Nov 2012, 22:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
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Re: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
Lots of Oh, Oh, Oh...
- 02 Nov 2012, 10:43
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
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Re: Video of me crashing my fixie, Saturday slowies
Proving once again bikers are invincible. Can not be killed by drivers of 4 wheels. And helmet wearing is a baloney!How on earth did he manage not to get hurt? Not even wearing a helmet
- 28 Oct 2012, 23:41
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
- Replies: 116
- Views: 31099
Re: The Saga that is Lance
That man will just have to change the last word to something that's appropriate, a small cosmetic surgery issue.
- 25 Oct 2012, 09:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
Does any of the other sport codes have separate general administration and dope testing? Can see how that can be relevant but it'll likely add another layer of cost, which requires even more sponsorship/membership money to sustain. It's never easy.
- 24 Oct 2012, 15:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
Never seen so much press: yes. Imploding: yes. The two are not mutually exclusive. The decision by Rabobank could easily have a domino effect and other sponsors may follow... Well, they may not see it that way. Now the dirt has been turned, the new cycling will be trouble free for a while. The targ...
- 23 Oct 2012, 08:44
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
But I can help but notice that Wiggins win this year was faster than Armstrong's win in 2000, based on that statistic if they are no longer doping then doping can't have helped all that much. Even Cadel's win last year was faster than Armstrong's win in 2000. It's those damned Zipps, deep dish whee...
- 22 Oct 2012, 21:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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- Views: 31099
Re: The Saga that is Lance
So the TdF organizer has announced that there'll be no official winners for those 7 LA years. Ouch! But can understand their predicament.
- 22 Oct 2012, 21:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
Cadel Evans is also on the defensive.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/evans-c ... ri-in-2000
This whole affair is a tsunami for the sport. No one is unaffected.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/evans-c ... ri-in-2000
This whole affair is a tsunami for the sport. No one is unaffected.
- 22 Oct 2012, 16:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
True that urine is the primary sample for drug testing of most drugs, ones that are excreted and concentrated through the kidneys. However, blood is also often collected if one is looking for other factors eg. Hb and drugs not excreted through urine. All depends.
- 22 Oct 2012, 16:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
I know that there was a testing that was going to occur at Heffron one Tuesday night, apparently, most of A Grade did a runner. Possible reasons, 1) They are all fear needles, like little boys and girls. 2) They object to reverse blood doping and fear they'll lose the next race for reduced Hb level.
- 22 Oct 2012, 11:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
As a side note, I was reading through an article on Wikipedia, and came across the fact that Cadel Evans has, in the past had association with Dr Michele Ferrari, given his (Ferrari's) infamacy with doping, is that sufficient to accuse Evans of doping? I don't think so, and I would put this stickin...
- 22 Oct 2012, 10:32
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
So many legitimate possibilities. Post dope control? Sports science physiological study? Legitimate therapy eg. Saline rehydration? I think it's unfair to penalise the athletes when there's no firmly established evidence.Why is the plaster there?
- 22 Oct 2012, 09:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
I agree the psychology of it is interesting. Like exam cheats, they don't necessarily have to be aimed at coming first. It's just a quick way to be there without putting in the effort. Some people are just like that and is a fact of life and society.
- 20 Oct 2012, 18:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
The same can be said for Wiggins. Face of stone day after day. Definitely on the gas. Innocent until proven otherwise. I have given LA the benefit of the doubt until this USADA report and don't regret it. I think it's a dangerous precedent to question an athlete just because it looked easy for him ...
- 20 Oct 2012, 18:08
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RBCC Racing @ Heffron
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Re: RBCC Racing @ Heffron
As Lindsay long taught, learn to draft and position well, and avoid using the brakes. The tail is to be avoided at all cost for its rubber band effect. It's guaranteed to break you. I truly think you have enough base power right now to at least last a good portion of the race in C. What you lack rig...
- 20 Oct 2012, 08:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
They got the photo wrong. That is not Heffron.
- 19 Oct 2012, 21:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
There's no reason why they need to use the rectal route.
- 19 Oct 2012, 19:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Stephen Hodge - When will this end
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Re: Stephen Hodge - When will this end
Jon, you need to apologise to your SO, family, friends, the club, community, fellow riders and the list goes on. Don't miss anyone!
- 19 Oct 2012, 14:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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- Views: 31099
Re: The Saga that is Lance
On a separate note, one of the other forms of doping in the day, for riders that didn't want to use the more serious forms like EPO, corticoides, but wanted to get through a race - was "Anal Caffiene Suppositories". They actually had to insert them during the race - some times whilst on t...
- 19 Oct 2012, 11:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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Re: The Saga that is Lance
Chris, you don't count. You may be a Colnago pro, but not an Euro Pro!
- 19 Oct 2012, 11:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
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- Views: 31099
Re: The Saga that is Lance
The question is no longer who doped, but who didn't dope in their professional career? Please step forward.