Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Dominos continues to fall. Stephen Hodge comes clean and resigns from CA. At this rate, the only senior administrators/team managers left will be those few who didn't dope in a sea of dopers and those who can continue to hide the past. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cycling/cycling-australia-vicepresid...

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Good thoughts James!

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It's like politics. When one cares to blame a government or PM, it's also time to let the voters take some of the heat. In cycling, spectators and fans want heroes, want spectacular up-hill attacks, along with sponsorship money and commercialisation of the whole sport, responsibility goes far wider ...

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...I should stop ranting....oooops

I understand. It's cathartic under the circumstance.

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Ironically, Eddy Merckx was probably the cleanest/drug free champion we'll ever see. Quite the opposite of Lance

But how would one know for sure? PED started way early in the TdF history.

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Only the pope can provide the redemption needed by all involved.

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Marc, have confidence. I think C would suit you given how long you've been riding and your strength. May not take a win right aways but D would be too easy for you.

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Eleri, I am fully aware that you've been a PR officer by profession. Without anything personal, I think it's fair to say that not all public policies packaged by the professionals out there are effective/efficient. But the spins can always give a positive glow at launch. So let's keep an open mind o...

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Come up with a different solution and, if it holds up to scrutiny, I will argue the case. I haven't heard one yet. As I suggested, the objective here is to appease and that has been achieved, or "holds up to scrutiny" in your description. Logical solutions that require people to be more r...

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Good to know that it was a worthwhile PR exercise for the club. As for cynicism, guess one is entitled to be more cynical when one have seen this process before, one that brought in the speed limit/signs many years ago. Identical set of conflict just repeating itself in finite number of years down t...

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The administrators can now walk away from the issue given this came out of an agreement b/n all interested parties and money has been spent. I look forward to some harmony and worthwhile cycling for a few years before the next flare up.

Did the club PR work out well?

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Thanks Rhys. That hook looked too nasty.

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Please post a picture of yourself astride your bicycle so that we may make educated assessments.

You can't be serious right? Differentiating 5mm crank length difference (or 3%) off a casual photo?

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In my experience crank length doesn't make any obvious difference within reason... Whilst there's logical paper reasoning based on biomechanics for matching crank length to leg length, there's no performance based experimental data to back up the theory. So it's a case of applying some common sense...

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But if you have a better short-term alternative please let me know. The long-term plan is to move the children's cycleway so interim solutions are required. Being frank, I think the better solution is not one that can appease all parties, irrespective of the validity of parties' claims. And the adm...

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Do people really think pedestrian park users, in particular parents/kids, would walk the extra distance to cross at this designated point? Take a look at the J-walkers on George St where traffic is heavier and faster by at least a magnitude.

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That's history! LOL

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I have been told by my Doctor that if your heart stops beating then that is very bad......

Good for the society if one is an organ donor.

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At that kind of speed, all the impact energy will go down Cav's neck/spine. It's pretty serious!

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Some cycling fans out there are like football hooligans!

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I always thought the frame geometry and construction played a greater role in determining the ride characteristics b/n steel frames while tubing type is more directly correlated with the weight of the final frame. No?

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a DHBC feast today;
1. James C this morning in the CBD as I was heading home
2. Christian this morning in Newtown, also while heading home
3. Geoff M in the CBD at lunchtime as I was collecting my bike to ride home

That's quite a number of times heading home!

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Average 175, max 199, I was pushing very hard to hold onto the group most of the time.

All depends on what your HRmax is. There's a significant difference in the interpretation if your HRmax was 199 vs 210.

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Might disappoint some to know that knowing your HR (without additional reference) is as useful as knowing you are still alive and have been making some exertions. To make HR data meaningful, you need to know your HRmax, one that's directly measured, not by an equation. Then, your HR should be expres...

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Hi Tim! Didn't know you are here too. See you in the morning and it should be another lovely day on the course!

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Doing laps yesterday afternoon these speed limits seemed to be adhered to for the most part. I think wayward dogs are going to be our next issue.

And ducks...

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For a sec, I thought it was your (Phillip) Strava data. That's an old Youtube clip.

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Logical outcome. It'll be interesting to see how they are going to enforce it. Cars easily go over the limit in the park and similar for bikes. Those midday trainers better watch out. But... It would have been better if it was 16:00. In the winter, there's not much light left at 16:30, not quite eno...

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When rules go beyond 25, there will be no more rules. Free for all!

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You have to wear a leather belt with it!

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Yeah, i'm happy enough to do the power training on an indoor trainer, but wanted gain familiarity with the bike & equipment setup on the open road too (thus not look like a bigger fool on the start line!). I don't want to make my ventures a leisurely roll around so I want to get a decent stretc...

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Alternative is on a stationary trainer. TT is about FTP power, one that a stationary trainer will provide. I also recall a story told on an O/S forum many years ago. A Canadian cyclist would only power train indoors on his home stationary trainer. Every now and then he would enter an ITT competition...

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I'm thinking Centenial could be tricky as i would like to go over 30km/hr... Fact is, you are not going to be picked on if you behave appropriately. Early morning or weekdays are sensible for these. During those times, there's little motor traffic, another important consideration for a sustained ri...

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Umm, I ride Gatorskins and weigh somewhat less than 60kg AND I run 100-110 in my tyres. Someone please tell me if I'm bouncing all over the road because I wasn't noticing it. A chap did tell me I should run 80psi and would have a more comfy ride but I ignored him :-) Micro bounce, one that breaks c...

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1) (Without saying) Watch the road for debris. 2) Back off on power and let the bike coast should one rides through a debris field. 3) Regularly examine tyres and pick out embedded glass fragments. 4) Tyres always pumped to the recommended pressure. Too high and too low will both increase puncture r...

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The fact that it has remained a vapourware says a lot. If a startup project does not show signs of life within 18 months...

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Sounded like one of those project that's too ambitious and tries to do too much. Control through a smartphone just narrows the market and bumps up the complexity.

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He sprints!

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Apparently there's no confirmation. All we know is that there's something related to the changeover but the commissaire has not indicated which exact clause/s the competitors broke. The commissaires are not talking either.

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Gong Jinjie and Guo Shuang's relegation in the team sprint final has been elevated. A formal application has been made to the UCI, seeking clarification on the relegation ruling. To date, chief commissaire has not given a clear explanation on the basis of his ruling. Various media reports suggested ...

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That's too much!

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By the mounting style of those saddles, they already knew one day the seat tube will need to come forward and follow the saddle for better performance.

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Seems to be working sweet under iOS client. Have not seen it miss a bit for a good while now. Thanks Stuart!

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i can't think of the reason why that would work-can you explain? keeping the torque very high while turning has some effect on handing? interesting, but i don't follow... Based on what I learnt many years ago on the subject of friction, the yield point in friction b/n two objects is at a higher for...

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That makes sense from basic physics point of view.

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I think Sheldon has explained that whilst the front is the primary brake on the bike, there are still plenty of uses for the rear. Hence I agree with you that those fixie riders with only the front caliper or without any are just plain illogical if they care to ride under all conditions.

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Starting to touch on the subject of brake modulation? Going further, the hardwares matter too. The difference b/n different qualities of brake calipers/pad/rim can be highly significant.

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Like driving a car, ideally one shouldn't be using the brake whilst in a turn. Brake before the turn.

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Sheldon Brown has written up 99% of what one needs to know about this subject.
http://sheldonbrown.com/brakturn.html

Bookmark his site, there's a wealth of cycling related information there. Well worth spending a few nights exploring.

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West Head deserves a visit!

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Was there any comment by the magistrate or other members of the law on the action of the SUV driver who initiated this whole event?

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You hard core lot! Post some photos when ready.

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Great news and relief!

Did the magistrate/police comment on why the charge was laid in the first place and anything should be done to prevent silly charges in the future?

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StrawBUGER? Buggered?

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Just read on SMH that the O'Farrell govt has approved the light rail extension to Dulwich Hill. How does this vary with the Greenway project? Or is there still significant risk that the bike/pedestrian path won't get built along the light rail track? No mention of the "Greenway" term in th...

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[Race_Report = Mikesbytes]I sucked[/Race_Report]

Relax Mike, most people after going through what you've been through earlier this year would still be at home recovering from the injuries. Be proud of what you've done!

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Wow, a worthy title for Matt!

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Nice and logical development. More opportunity to ride with the "red devils" through for me. see you in the park!

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Didn't find the iPhone app

Do a search. It's there.

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i got into the tele photo!

You know that's a sign, right?

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No bumps or further lowering of the speed limit for bikes.

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pink sunnies or black? and does the weight make a difference? because the pink ones are lighter but the back ones match the kit better...

The pink one will keep your fellow riders entertained and they will less likely to want to drop you. So pink it should be!

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Apart from pot holes, you'll also collect a quantifiable amount of cow dung along the way. It's just not the first choice for a weekend training ride.

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Why do you guys need to go all the way out to Dapto to do hill repeats? The stiff hill is around 40m in elevation change. And given the repeated rolling hills on that course, loops of RNP would provide equal if not better training. As for recon, there'll be 3 laps of the course and nothing too much ...

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I will be there in club jersey.

That 30km/h number is a tricky one. Go any lower and might as well call it a kids track. Even kids ride faster than 20km/h on their 16" wheels.

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Well done. Congratulations!

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Well done Adrian. Congratulations!

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This is great article about the proposal. Please people, make a submission. Cycling is being marginalised, again. Its the cars that need controlling, not the cyclists. Ban cars, not cycling. http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/philip-gomes/blog/125841/parkinglands Unfortunately I think the article...

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I have no scientific knowledge of either, but I know that since starting leg weights about 2 months ago, my ability to climb hills has dramatically increased... I also do upper body but, as a woman, that has only helped me lose weight, thus also assisting me in getting up those pesky hills. That de...

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If you are under 35 you should still maintain certain level of impact exercises. Bone density takes years to build and it's doubly hard to rebuild when lost, especially women.

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I'd love to inflame the situation by claiming that the truck driver is clearly at fault, having turned right across the path of the RBCC bunch who then crashed into the side of the truck, but I better not. I'll quote the Police 'Botany Bay duty officer, Inspector Chris Schilt, said the truck was dr...

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At present there's no hard evidence as to who was at fault. It was clearly a complex situation and it's premature to insinuate blame.

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Hey, I spotted a perfectly useable headset bearing!

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You do know CF frames are repairable, right? Assembly required.

Wouldn't mind picking up a piece or two. Could come in handy as wall decoration.

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Spotted a bearded DHBC'er with a white helmet riding a flatbar this morning heading west from Summer Hill station towards Liverpool Road.

I nominate Lindsay!

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Nay, no wrapper. Straight injection there in problematic areas. Just funny how the problem in the EU is soft played.

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Does cow liver have plasticiser in it too?

That seemed to be the suggestion, that there's a risk for supra-threshold concentration in the liver. And the only way that can happen is through some unnatural intake.

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Weiyun, you need to post your K's estimate for January Show me which clause in the competition rules that said "need". :P In any case, replace the front tyre due to full thickness cuts. The inner was bulging out already but no flat. Rear tyre is looking a tad on the thin side and I am not...

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so getting updates on doping in Australia the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has issued this warning... really?!? http://asada.govspace.gov.au/2012/03/01/contaminated-meat/ Interesting advisory. Whilst it singles out China and Mexico as high risk for meat contamination, the UK warn...

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Does it have CF sole?

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Do a search. There's been one discussion thread each past year and you'll be able to find out a lot through them.

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Run, walk, swim, stationary bike, indoor soccer, weight training... And the list goes on.

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I tried entering 8 times, from 9am till 9.25. I rang up and was then told it was full.

Sounds like the registration system opened at 8am, so no surprise it's all gone by 9am.

Now, keep an eye on eBay. Ken Dinnerville entry will get bid sky high!

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Well done! It's a race right, so anything goes. Egging others to do the work is part of the game.

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Sounds like it's an issue Stuart will need to sort out then. Most of us had inserted our avatar some time back.

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Zero flat last year and the trend continues this year despite some full thickness cuts in my front tyre that just got changed out. Locking in the 0(0) spot. ;) 10.5 Lizanne (1) 10.0 09.5 09.0 08.5 08.0 07.5 07.0 06.5 Johnj(2) 06.0 05.5 05.0 James C(4) 04.5 mikesbytes(6) 04.0 03.5 03.0 Tim Llewellyn ...

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The signature attempt was a failed attempt, but the edit avatar also failed, I can't seem to get an image down to 6kb. I think it might be a Mac thing. No matter how small I edit the image to, once I save it it won't so below 19kb. I've had the same trouble before. Never mind I'll just have to be o...

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You don't want to go to "minimum weight" nor needed. As an oncology patient, LA would have lost a lot of fat due to his chemo. You won't lose fat as easily during your recuperation though. Note also that given your body's need to "repair" itself, you shouldn't enter into any dram...

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LA lost massive weight due to health issues but was able to take advantage of that in his come back. You'll do the same.

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I am on the Balmain peninsula and ride directly to CP to meet the Slowies on Sats. Haven't had time to ride Waterfall for a while but be happy to show him the route to Marrickville on Sun mornings.

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Nice shot at 2:47 of Pete T arriving at Jamberoo with his jersey unzipped to the navel !

I suspect that was staged.

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I'm really surprised they let him out of hospital on the same day, they kept me in for 4 nights and on the first 2 nights they woke me up every hour and examined me. Did they give him a CT? Major difference. You had multiple fractures, intracranial haematoma, cerebral contusion and all the potentia...

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The watch (snapped off from the straps) was located on the road without its glass cover. I stuffed it into his "preserved" jersey pocket along with the broken straps and HRM chest strap.

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Geoff and myself rode via St V and Geoff visited him while I watched our bikes outside. He was still going through the routines and was alert and talkative. He said that he'll have to give Waterfall a miss tomorrow. SUV driver strikes again.

Heal up well Mark!

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why ouch? I think that a large proportion of the cycling community fits this! Randwick and Easts especially!

I think it's permeating through every club! Look at all those Colnago, Pinarello and BMC riders out there.

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ur a OMIL

Thank you so much for your support, Hung!

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OMG, I am not even within the criteria age range!

Actually, I object to the age range for as defined above. Given Cadel et al and cycling peaks in the early 30s, it's ridiculous to include the 30-something in this group. I'd think MAMIL could be far better defined in the 40-60 age range.

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Oh dear!

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weiyun (I presume) this morning, at the top of oxford st at the taylor square intersection. Nice ridley! I had just pulled a magnificent trackstand for the duration of the lights change and I forgot how badly my toes overlapped when I went to take off and nearly fell over. I was in the bernard jers...

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