Search found 400 matches

by MarkL
10 May 2010, 20:38
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Road Time Trial Team/s for Calga TT
Replies: 107
Views: 17445

DHBC Road Time Trial Team/s for Calga TT

l'm interested to do a Team Time Trial at Calga on Sunday 20th of June.

If you are interested just add your name and we'll see what team/s we can make up and go from there.

l'm aiming to do a Calga TT on the 6th of June to have a look at the course.

Mike C
Mark L

Cheers
by MarkL
10 May 2010, 10:46
Forum: Road
Topic: Cootamundra Haycarters Handicap 08-09 may 10
Replies: 50
Views: 7961

Re: Cootamundra Haycarters Handicap 08-09 may 10

My theory is there were nasty crosswinds and they all got blown off track and are still racing for the line :lol: :twisted:
by MarkL
08 May 2010, 23:01
Forum: Road
Topic: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
Replies: 52
Views: 7201

Re: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010

Ok, think l'll still keep an eye out for your wheel :mrgreen:

And step up the training :wink:
by MarkL
08 May 2010, 22:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 2010_5_8 - The Dream Police
Replies: 17
Views: 3576

Re: Heffron 2010_5_8 - The Dream Police

Nice work Manny and Vic.

Well done Mick, l bet those beers were mighty nice!!
by MarkL
06 May 2010, 22:12
Forum: Road
Topic: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
Replies: 52
Views: 7201

Re: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010

The day before the Ken Dinnerval, so you can use it as a warmup.

Who's in?
- Mark L
- mikesbytes
- tbone
A double challenge!! :wink:

41k av sounds a bit tough thou :shock:
by MarkL
06 May 2010, 22:03
Forum: Road
Topic: Waratah Vets 2/5/10 report
Replies: 13
Views: 2941

Re: Waratah Vets 2/5/10 report

Well done Stuart!! Nice move getting off the front.
I knew Stuart had a streak of competitiveness in him! Any other masters doing Eddie Sales Cup this weekend? YOu can enter on the day, but entries closed online last night.
l've entered but doubt that l'll make it :(
by MarkL
05 May 2010, 00:26
Forum: Road
Topic: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report
Replies: 26
Views: 5267

Re: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report

Stage 2: 3.5k TT with riders starting at 30 second intervals. TTs hurt by nature and an uphill TT certainly did hurt. l started out too hot and soon settled into a rythum and the rider behind me zoomed pass, he then passed the rider before me. l kept turning the pedals and thought l was slowly gaini...
by MarkL
04 May 2010, 18:31
Forum: Road
Topic: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report
Replies: 26
Views: 5267

Re: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report

l throughly enjoyed the weekend and didn't know how l would cope with racing hills in my present condition - l'm still carrying some injuries from the crash at Beaumont Road. My aim was to just finish the first stage and still be in the Tour and go from there. l rode in D1 which was a bigger group t...
by MarkL
04 May 2010, 02:00
Forum: Road
Topic: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report
Replies: 26
Views: 5267

Re: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report

Report will come later this morning, still at work, must go home and sleep :wink:
by MarkL
30 Apr 2010, 18:40
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3546

Re: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10

Haven't been able to get back to this .... and thinking of Dew/Drew? the guy with the collar bone.

l'm ok but the bike has permanent damage but is rideable for now, new rim is now fitted.
by MarkL
27 Apr 2010, 19:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3546

Re: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10

Lol thanx for the bike report geof :D marks report was lacking. Yeah l know, couldn't get back to the computer :wink: anyway here it is. l started at the front and slowly drifted back into the field not accelerating too hard out the turns and then would gain a place or two on the risers. l happy be...
by MarkL
26 Apr 2010, 20:25
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3546

Re: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10

I read elsewhere that C had a few high risk moves and one high speed bunch crash. One likely collar bone. Your info is correct, there was a high speed crash in 'C' on the last lap just before the sprint. l went down with about 5 or 6 others and the guy with the suspected collar bone injury going to...
by MarkL
25 Apr 2010, 18:12
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC International Keirin!!! (omnium) 15/5/2010***
Replies: 32
Views: 5364

Re: DHBC International Keirin!!! (omnium) 15/5/2010***

Sounds like a fun idea!

l'm away that w/e so will miss this one :(
by MarkL
25 Apr 2010, 17:58
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10
Replies: 19
Views: 3546

Re: Beaumont Road Criterium 26/4/10

l'm driving to Hornsby (giving Amy a lift) and leaving around 7 to ride up.

Can't offer you a lift Mike, my car isn't very bike efficient :oops:
by MarkL
23 Apr 2010, 09:43
Forum: Road
Topic: Renegade Rides
Replies: 24
Views: 5242

Re: Renegade Rides

H..mmm, a sleep in option!

James,
l'll pass this time, sleep in and ride with John and Christian. Will catch you another time, thanks.

John,
l'm keen, can you PM your address, ta.
by MarkL
21 Apr 2010, 21:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Renegade Rides
Replies: 24
Views: 5242

Re: Renegade Rides

l'm keen for the three gorges ride this Saturday, do you meet in Marrickvlle? time?
Or l could meet you along the way?

Cheers
by MarkL
19 Apr 2010, 23:39
Forum: Road
Topic: Road Calendar 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 3138

Re: Road Calendar 2010

PS also in for Sydney Roads and Dinnerville 8)
by MarkL
19 Apr 2010, 22:57
Forum: Road
Topic: Road Calendar 2010
Replies: 13
Views: 3138

Re: Road Calendar 2010

l'm away on the 15th and 16th :(

However, l'm in for Canberra - grade D1 :D :D
by MarkL
14 Apr 2010, 18:35
Forum: Road
Topic: NSW Hillclimb Championhip Report
Replies: 5
Views: 1511

Re: NSW Hillclimb Championhip Report

I thought Mark L and Amy were doing it?
Yeah, we were keen but had a change of mind and it turned out to be a fast w/e for me - on the bike that is :wink:
by MarkL
04 Apr 2010, 12:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium
Replies: 39
Views: 9017

Hi all, CHANGE OF PLAN Considering there would be increased traffic for the return ride l'm now going to drive to Hornsby station and ride out to Beaumont Rd. l'll be parking in Jersey Rd (on the western side of the rail line) and leaving with Toff and maybe others at 7:00. After the race, Amy and l...
by MarkL
03 Apr 2010, 15:28
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium
Replies: 39
Views: 9017

l know the way there. Previously Tim and Alex have tagged onto a group along the Pacific Hwy that were riding out to the race.
by MarkL
03 Apr 2010, 14:59
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2010 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 264
Views: 40435

On the score board!! 'Snakebite' flat on north ride on Friday, must be the extra kilos :shock: 13 orphic daylight 07 G 06 05.5 Rainbow 05 Anthony,PeterOS 4.5 Christian, Weiyun 04 Mikesbytes 3.5 othy 03 Geoff M, Eleri, Micklan, Julio 02.5 Groomy 02 SSCG_Michelle 01.5 jimmy 01 Camilla, Stuart, Stretch...
by MarkL
03 Apr 2010, 14:46
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium
Replies: 39
Views: 9017

Amy and l are riding out and leaving from Mick Mazzas at 6:00. l'm hoping there are some fast wheels to suck on the way out to conserve enough energy for the race :wink: l'm doing W/fall tomorrow and will see if others are keen. Also thinking of returning via the gorges if post-race energy/ recovery...
by MarkL
01 Apr 2010, 10:48
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium
Replies: 39
Views: 9017

The guys said they leave at 6.
Think l might need more time??
Sign on from 7:45, need to be there by 8.
by MarkL
01 Apr 2010, 10:38
Forum: Road
Topic: Beaumont Road Criterium
Replies: 39
Views: 9017

Racing is on at Beaumont Rd Easter Monday, start time 8:20.

Anyone riding out?
by MarkL
01 Apr 2010, 10:23
Forum: Road
Topic: North Ride - Good Friday 2/4/10
Replies: 3
Views: 1047

nah, will have to miss this time, thanks.

I see there is racing at Beaumont rd on Monday, are you going?
by MarkL
01 Apr 2010, 09:52
Forum: Road
Topic: North Ride - Good Friday 2/4/10
Replies: 3
Views: 1047

North Ride - Good Friday 2/4/10

Amy and l are riding north tomorrow to Church Point and Akuna Bay. The route will be an anticlockwise loop - SHB, Spit Bridge, Pittwater rd to Mona Vale, Churh Pt, West Head ??, Akuna Bay, Terry Hills, Forestway, Wakehurst Pkwy, Spit Bridge, SHB. It will be a solid pace with a few hills :wink: no sm...
by MarkL
29 Mar 2010, 19:52
Forum: Road
Topic: Macarthur CC Open Criteriums.
Replies: 47
Views: 10285

D grade I followed some of the half hearted sprints off the front, however, it seemed they were just checking out who was going with them and didn't pedal on. I did a lap and a couple of half laps on the front (and shouldn't have) resulting in me finishing near the back of the bunch. It was a good r...
by MarkL
26 Mar 2010, 12:19
Forum: Road
Topic: Macarthur CC Open Criteriums.
Replies: 47
Views: 10285

Yeah, l'm sure Amy will be right in the action on Sunday :wink:
by MarkL
26 Mar 2010, 12:07
Forum: Road
Topic: Macarthur CC Open Criteriums.
Replies: 47
Views: 10285

My predictions for DHBC victory
B grade - Alex C
C grade - Tim LLL
D grade - Mark L

Of course the podium for C will be a sea of red :)
I'd better have my weetbix :wink: seems there are expections :)

l'm driving and giving Amy a lift - full car - no racks.
by MarkL
11 Mar 2010, 09:55
Forum: Road
Topic: Macarthur CC Open Criteriums.
Replies: 47
Views: 10285

l've entered.
by MarkL
06 Mar 2010, 19:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron_6 Mar 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

Well done!!! :D
l was hoping to get there but couldn't spare the time :(
l bet you still have the $2, soo many options to consider :lol:
by MarkL
06 Mar 2010, 13:07
Forum: Road
Topic: Next Fast RNP Ride - 17th January - Audley In
Replies: 175
Views: 41286

l'm thinking of doing RNP tomorrow, anyone interested?
If not, l'll do W/fall :)
by MarkL
03 Mar 2010, 18:33
Forum: Track
Topic: Cycling NSW Juniors and Masters Track Carnival
Replies: 2
Views: 960

Yeah was some tough competition for me and l wasn't jumping out of my skin. l got 4th in the missin'n out but think a 3rd place may have been possible with different tactics :D In the points race l was off the pace, lost their wheel on lap 20 and was lapped. then an offical was pointing to me and l ...
by MarkL
26 Feb 2010, 22:58
Forum: Track
Topic: NSW Masters Team Sprint Championships Guys/Gals Sun 14 Mar
Replies: 17
Views: 3202

l'm out, l'll be away
by MarkL
14 Feb 2010, 21:58
Forum: Track
Topic: NSW Masters Points Race Championships - Sat 27 Feb 10
Replies: 16
Views: 3184

Yeah l did, glutton for punishment :wink:
by MarkL
14 Feb 2010, 17:39
Forum: Track
Topic: NSW Masters Points Race Championships - Sat 27 Feb 10
Replies: 16
Views: 3184

l'm in :D :D
by MarkL
08 Feb 2010, 11:42
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: DHBC Club 2010 Winter Apparel order: Come and get it!
Replies: 128
Views: 53021

One medium skinsuit thanks.
by MarkL
05 Feb 2010, 11:28
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC track open Feb 2010 wet weather plan..
Replies: 17
Views: 3678

Sounds like a good plan, l was just thinking about the weather and the Open.
And the German club is nearby :wink:
by MarkL
29 Jan 2010, 18:58
Forum: Track
Topic: CNSW Open Track Carnival Incorporating NSW Championship Even
Replies: 39
Views: 6645

Oh bummer!!
Now can't race this due to a work injury :cry: :cry:
Will be back on bike on Tuesday :D in time for DH open 8)
by MarkL
19 Dec 2009, 15:18
Forum: Road
Topic: Club Crit this weekend 20/12/2009!!
Replies: 67
Views: 10532

l'm in :P
by MarkL
14 Dec 2009, 12:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Are you Tough Enough to do the Triple
Replies: 12
Views: 2261

Yey, l survived!!! Initially l thought this was a crazy idea, Sunday morning l still thought it was crazy but by the afternoon had pulled through much, much better than l had anticipated :D :D l did a PB of 13.2 for the flying 200 :D :D :D and did some good racing despite a slow speed slip on the ba...
by MarkL
11 Dec 2009, 08:25
Forum: Track
Topic: The 80 inch Boxing Day Omnium is on!!!!!***
Replies: 25
Views: 4579

l've got a 16T and think l'm ok for this.
Might need to keep the Xmas excesses under control :shock:
by MarkL
11 Dec 2009, 07:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bidons (water bottles)
Replies: 68
Views: 11718

I'll take 3 tomorrow, one for each bike :wink:
by MarkL
09 Dec 2009, 11:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Ze Montain Climb Challenge (RNP ride)
Replies: 11
Views: 2519

I'll be up for the challenge in the new year G, that will give me time to get some extra training in :wink:
by MarkL
07 Dec 2009, 22:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Are you Tough Enough to do the Triple
Replies: 12
Views: 2261

mmm...seriously thinking about it :shock:
by MarkL
07 Dec 2009, 17:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Are you Tough Enough to do the Triple
Replies: 12
Views: 2261

Too tough for me, I'm doing the double- Presidents Cup and Cronulla.
I'm hoping my legs want to play Sunday morning :wink:
by MarkL
27 Nov 2009, 19:54
Forum: Road
Topic: Cronulla International Crits 13 Dec
Replies: 31
Views: 5682

mmm...I'm undecided whether to do Presidents Cup or Cronulla criterium.
Would it be too much doing both?
by MarkL
27 Nov 2009, 08:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 3 Day Tour: 15th-17th January
Replies: 74
Views: 12823

I'm interested in touring, though l can't make either of those weekends as l'll be away - on a bike :D
The south coast and highlands are a lovely area to ride in - l'm dreaming right now :wink:
by MarkL
27 Nov 2009, 07:37
Forum: Track
Topic: World Cup videos/ photos.
Replies: 7
Views: 1861

Great video! Looks and sounds like it was a wounderful experience :P
Interesting that there are different tactics.
:?: Were there different tactics in the other races?
Well done to the team.
by MarkL
11 Nov 2009, 11:56
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
Replies: 34
Views: 7222

I'll have a bed, thanks James.
by MarkL
09 Nov 2009, 10:36
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
Replies: 34
Views: 7222

I've entered. Think it was the hilly bits that got me in :wink:
by MarkL
07 Nov 2009, 14:36
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34750

Nice camera work Kevin :wink: Thanks John for organising the w/e. Good company, epic ride, fantastic scenery!! As Orphic said, a little sad that it ended but it was a relief for the fatigued bodies :) Tip: If your wardrobe is a shade tight l can recommend the fixie century to fix that, l've been pul...
by MarkL
30 Oct 2009, 10:58
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34750

Around what time would we get back to Tempe? :wink:
by MarkL
29 Oct 2009, 19:36
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34750

Adding 3 of us for option 2 train. Option 1 : Lindsay's Group Airport And East Hills Line train (CityRail) Dep: 10:53am Central Station Platform 23 Arr: 11:52am Campbelltown Station Platform 3 Southern Highlands Line train (CityRail) Dep: 12:04pm Campbelltown Station Platform 4 Arr: 1:24pm Moss Vale...
by MarkL
24 Oct 2009, 21:27
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34750

Updated Michele and me. Room 1: 1. Michael Clement 2. Lindsay Munks 3. Kevin Llewellyn Room 2: 1. Christian Lees & Victoria Armstrong 2. James Fowler 3. Matt Wallman Room 3: 1. Simon Llewellyn 2. Jessica Norman 3. Alex Chubb Room 4: 1. Micheal Chidgey 2. Nathan ? 3. Tim Llewellyn Room 5: 1. Mark...
by MarkL
23 Oct 2009, 00:58
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 17-10-09
Replies: 5
Views: 1783

Yep, it was me that had a close look at the grass in C grade resulting in my first DNF and the grass wasn't soft at all :( I felt boxed in and couldn't make a move as l was caught behind a slower rider. Then between the humps a rider to the right came back onto the track pushing the rider on my righ...
by MarkL
16 Oct 2009, 14:41
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 17-10-09
Replies: 5
Views: 1783

Heffron 17-10-09

Hi folks,

Riding out to Heffron leaving from Mick Mazza's at 14:45 if anyone is interested 8)

Cheers,
Mark
by MarkL
08 Oct 2009, 23:19
Forum: Road
Topic: Next Criterium 18/10/09!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 5890

Hi Weiyun,

I was thinking of riding in for the criterium finals after our crit. 8)
by MarkL
08 Oct 2009, 23:11
Forum: Road
Topic: Dangerous Taxi Driver, Heathcote 27-9-09
Replies: 6
Views: 2142

Excuse the delay! Last Thursday week l received a call from Ted Robinson of Premier Cabs. Ted reported that the incident is on record and that the driver had been spoken to. The driver said that he thought that he had made a safe turn into the servo. I explained the details of the incident which Ted...
by MarkL
29 Sep 2009, 23:12
Forum: Road
Topic: Dangerous Taxi Driver, Heathcote 27-9-09
Replies: 6
Views: 2142

Dangerous Taxi Driver, Heathcote 27-9-09

Hi all, On the return leg of Sunday's Waterfall ride a taxi cut us off in a dangerous manner while turning into the Caltex servo at Heathcote. This very nearly resulted in a collison which would have involved many riders. I got the details of the taxi and yesterday contacted the Ministry of Transpor...
by MarkL
26 Sep 2009, 19:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Its somebodys birthday
Replies: 14
Views: 2464

Yeah l know, we're too close :shock: (b/days that is) so l'll have to step up my secret training :lol: :lol:
by MarkL
26 Sep 2009, 18:59
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC CHAMPIONS of Raw 2009!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2805

Well done Team DHBC :D Thanks Simon and others for your behind the scenes work for events that have built a strong club, DHBC is on a roll :wink: I made it to RAW for just one night just to try it out before it finished for this season and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and the competition. I'll ...
by MarkL
26 Sep 2009, 17:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Its somebodys birthday
Replies: 14
Views: 2464


One more year to M4 licence!!!!!
That's great news, then l can race you in M4 'Cadel' :wink:
Best wishes,

Cheers,
Mark
by MarkL
13 Sep 2009, 23:13
Forum: Road
Topic: Slowies RNP: 2nd Sun of Mth - 13 Dec 5:45am
Replies: 251
Views: 70974

Why did two riders broke away and then stopped at a service station? That's very strange thing to do. One of the riders was Micklan who rode ahead to clean up after riding through vomit that wasn't called or at least not passed along the bunch :shock: Thanks Mike and Weiyun for the great ride today...
by MarkL
06 Sep 2009, 19:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 2009-09-05
Replies: 21
Views: 4273

Tempe Hotel $7.90 sirlion with pepper sauce n chips. x 2 hahn lights - secret is out
LOL, maybe l need to add this to my secret training regime.
It might give me the 'kick' l've been looking for :lol: :lol:
I'm slobbering just thinking about it :wink:
by MarkL
06 Sep 2009, 19:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184787

Sydney doesn't turn on the weather much better than it did today. Michele, Amy and I rode to Austinmer for a coffee and toast before heading back to Bundeena for another coffee and snack. Michele caught the ferry to Cronulla while Amy and I were thinking more hills, we rode out via Audley. I was bra...
by MarkL
15 Aug 2009, 22:59
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 2009-8-15
Replies: 5
Views: 1615

Well done Will - 1st C grade Well done Amy on your first C grade race. The pace was quick and unsustainable for the first 5-6 laps of C grade before settling to a good average. I tried to stay near the front and did a lap on the front and later 1/2 a lap before shelterring in the bunch. As we got th...
by MarkL
14 Aug 2009, 10:13
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34750

Hi, I've been busy and haven't had my fingers on the keyboard. I'm confirming if it isn't too late. Thanks Mark John - confirmed Kevin - confirmed Simon - confirmed Jessica - confirmed Lindsay - confirmed Tim confirmed Alex - confirmed James - confirmed Matt - confirmed Christian - confirmed Victori...
by MarkL
10 Aug 2009, 23:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The webcycle! The faster you pedal, the faster your Internet
Replies: 2
Views: 824

Mine should be much, much faster :lol: :lol:
by MarkL
10 Aug 2009, 22:42
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
Replies: 368
Views: 57172

Flat on Sunday, same bike - different wheel. I hope there isn't a trend developing here :shock: 21 jimmy 20 19 18 Glenno 17 16 15 14 .5 Timyone 13 12 11 11 10 09 08.5 mikesbytes 08 07.5 Alex C 07 Camilla 06.5 06 Terry 05 Huw, Kate 04.5 Micklan 04 Simon S, Simon, Lindsay, Wallman, orphic 03.5 yewenyi...
by MarkL
08 Aug 2009, 19:29
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34750

I'm in, sounds like a fantastic w/e.
by MarkL
07 Aug 2009, 11:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
Replies: 368
Views: 57172

Almost forgot, flat after race at Heffron, before leaving, last week. 21 jimmy 20 19 18 Glenno 17 16 15 14 .5 Timyone 13 12 11 11 10 09 08.5 mikesbytes 08 07.5 Alex C 07 Camilla 06.5 06 Terry 05 Huw, Kate 04.5 Micklan 04 Simon S, Simon, Lindsay, Wallman, orphic 03.5 yewenyi 03 02.5 Mark L 02 Geoffs,...
by MarkL
07 Aug 2009, 11:20
Forum: Track
Topic: Metro Championships
Replies: 18
Views: 3576

I've entered, however, Peter Banard's name almost put me off.
This will be hard for me, l can feel it now!
Mike, you can race me and l'll let you lead :lol: :lol: :lol:
by MarkL
01 Aug 2009, 19:04
Forum: Road
Topic: Preliminary start list for dhbc timetrial the sunday...
Replies: 49
Views: 8232

Thanks for the vote of confidence Mike, just hope l don't crack under the weight of expectation :lol: :lol:
by MarkL
01 Aug 2009, 18:42
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Tomorrow (1/8/09)
Replies: 14
Views: 3157

good day today for dulwich :D our new rider lad got a 2nd, some one or other else got a second (mark L?) and Amy picked up a resounding 1st place :D In B grade, we were all a bit quiet :D Wishful thinking for 2nd but l finished well back in C grade - think l did too much at the front, l need to rac...
by MarkL
27 Jul 2009, 22:45
Forum: Road
Topic: Preliminary start list for dhbc timetrial the sunday...
Replies: 49
Views: 8232

I'll be in 8)
by MarkL
26 Jul 2009, 00:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184787

No wonder Aims is kicking ass !! Private coaching from Mark L and not so secret training. Sounded like a nice fast ride @ 30kph, especially with just the 2 of you....I can feel your legs hurt! LOL. My muscles were tender, two days off the bike and a massage had them feeling better. Did an easy ride...
by MarkL
25 Jul 2009, 23:29
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 25.07.09
Replies: 8
Views: 1733

I agree with you Tim, I need more than a 1 lap warm up to ride at pace from the start.
by MarkL
22 Jul 2009, 21:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Distances, Big Distances
Replies: 70
Views: 14471

Do l get extra points for 200km (Alpine Classic 2008) riding a hybrid at ~5kg heavier than my road bike? It took lots of energy to push the hybrid up those hills because l hardly stopped eating for 3 days :shock: Also 165km BikeNorth Challenge (hybrid), 200km (Alpine Classic 2009) on road bike,180km...
by MarkL
21 Jul 2009, 00:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184787

[quote]Today hurt. I sore. Thats all ive got the energy to say.[quote] Ouch, sounds painful shrubb face :o Amy and l had a good hard not so secret secret training ride yesterday to Waterfall. There was very little wind and we pushed along for a good average ( ~30kph )to be back at Marrickville by 9:...
by MarkL
16 Jul 2009, 22:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Next Criterium 19/7/09 confirmed
Replies: 26
Views: 4384

I'm in now that I'm feeling better :D :D
by MarkL
06 Jul 2009, 20:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184787

Maybe it's secret training?
Jo, you may have to 'double dose' to catch fast Amy :o
Hey Tim, do you have a rest day in your training schedule?
by MarkL
22 Jun 2009, 11:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Robertson ride Sunday 28th
Replies: 0
Views: 794

Robertson ride Sunday 28th

Hi all, There is a ride on this Sunday to the Robertson Pie Shop via Albion Pk. This ride is aimed to build endurance and would suit a middies type rider with an average pace slower than middies but endurance will be the key ( some hills but no bad ones :wink: ). The route is similar to the Johnny W...
by MarkL
09 Jun 2009, 10:41
Forum: Road
Topic: Church Pt - Akuna Bay ride on Monday 8th
Replies: 11
Views: 2362

Weiyun, we went via Newtown, Broadway, Haymarket and Millers Pt to get to the SHB. It was a good ride, glad you all enjoyed the ride(sorry about the hills Mick) and the weather was perfect :D Thanks to Amy for suggesting the ride. There are lovely water views around Church Pt and beyond with good cl...
by MarkL
07 Jun 2009, 20:35
Forum: Road
Topic: Church Pt - Akuna Bay ride on Monday 8th
Replies: 11
Views: 2362

Great, see you guys in the morning :wink:
by MarkL
06 Jun 2009, 12:13
Forum: Road
Topic: Racing on the long weekend 7/06/09
Replies: 5
Views: 1656

I'm going to Vets on Sunday.
by MarkL
06 Jun 2009, 00:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Church Pt - Akuna Bay ride on Monday 8th
Replies: 11
Views: 2362

Church Pt - Akuna Bay ride on Monday 8th

Hi All. A few of us are riding to Akuna Bay on Monday, meeting at Mick Mazza's and departing at 6:30. The pace will be similar to the Good Friday Akuna Bay ride (ie cruisers) with a coffee stop around Mona Vale. The route will be (anti-clockwise) SHB, Spit Bridge, Pittwater Rd, McCarrs Creek Rd, Mon...
by MarkL
15 May 2009, 19:24
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit race on Sunday 17/5/09..
Replies: 40
Views: 8686

I'm in for the crits. :)
by MarkL
06 May 2009, 20:17
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Found Hat - The Rocks Aroma Festival Hat
Replies: 1
Views: 775

Aaahh, that's where you are lil' blue cap!!
Thanks for posting the cap, Geoff. :D
I'll PM you,
Cheers
by MarkL
29 Apr 2009, 00:14
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

PS Very nice and sharp pics Stuart and Mark.
by MarkL
29 Apr 2009, 00:09
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

WOW!! :D Thanks for organizing the w/e away Geoff (it's a lovely area to cycle in) and thanks to the Iron Chefs who fed us well at the BBQ. My win in D grade (first road race) was icing on a great w/e away with fellow cyclists. For the number crunchers I averaged 32.2 kmph with a maximum of 61.5 kmp...
by MarkL
21 Apr 2009, 15:03
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

Thanks for the offer Geoff, but I will now drive down in the afternoon.

Cheers
by MarkL
20 Apr 2009, 11:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

No worries Jo, thanks.
by MarkL
20 Apr 2009, 10:52
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

:?: Is there a space on offer? (1 bike & operator).
I can drive, if so, can offer 1 seat & 1 bike posie (in boot).
by MarkL
16 Apr 2009, 22:23
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

Hi Geoff,
I'll give the racing a go, not sure what grade though.
A ride in the middies/fasties RNP this Sunday may help place me.
Cheers
by MarkL
08 Apr 2009, 22:11
Forum: Road
Topic: Good Friday ride
Replies: 32
Views: 7402

I'm keen to ride, the weather will be nice.
by MarkL
08 Apr 2009, 22:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
Replies: 511
Views: 101769

Ron will have a jersy (L) too, added on, thanks. *Nalini sizing chart: http://www.redroseimports.com/Nalinicustom_sizingchart.html Short sleeve jersey: 29 Name: Weiyun (1-M), Micklan (1-XL), Mikesbytes (1), Shrubb Face (1), Stretch (1), Rainbow (1-Women-M), Michele (1), JohnR (1), Anthony (1-XL), Jo...
by MarkL
04 Apr 2009, 21:55
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

Sounds like a good w/e, please count me in for a single, thanks.
by MarkL
04 Apr 2009, 21:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
Replies: 511
Views: 101769

I'm in for a s/s jersy - l have added my name to the list, thanks. On the assumption of quality products. (state ur name, quantity and size*) *Nalini sizing chart: http://www.redroseimports.com/Nalinicustom_sizingchart.html Short sleeve jersey: 27 Name: Weiyun (1-M), Micklan (1-XL), Mikesbytes (1), ...

Go to advanced search