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by andrewb
01 Nov 2011, 18:51
Forum: Track
Topic: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm***
Replies: 39
Views: 8073

Re: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm***

I'm keen for this one. Sounds like fun, but I'm not sure whether I will be away for work then. If not, I've got a light and a cyalume stick ready.
Andrew
by andrewb
01 Nov 2011, 18:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Nov 6 Waterfall alternative #1
Replies: 27
Views: 7351

Re: Nov 6 Waterfall alternative #1

I'd be in for a 06:35 or 07:05 LaPa ride if there's a quorum of C27ish folk. Not so keen on going all the way to Calga for an ITT when I can make one myself near home.
by andrewb
26 Oct 2011, 16:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What My Club Has Given Me
Replies: 45
Views: 8851

Re: What My Club Has Given Me

haha. 28th. The chance to ride and have a coffee with PeterT and the rest of the lovely, funny and smart people who ARE the club. Yeah I liked the original just add your points, I am never into these copy and paste jobs! That's what I said : <nerd>Keep it tight: O(N) scales much more nicely than O(N...
by andrewb
25 Oct 2011, 13:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What My Club Has Given Me
Replies: 45
Views: 8851

Re: What My Club Has Given Me

20. Yet Another Expensive and Time-Consuming Hobby
21. The expression "nothing much, just 50km” to describe a saturday morning ride to family or friends.

<nerd>Keep it tight: O(N) scales much more nicely than O(N^2) </nerd>
by andrewb
20 Oct 2011, 20:53
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer

1. Mike C (ride leader)
2. Camilla
3. Jo the Builder
4. John
5. Eleri
6. Todd V
7. Karzie
8. Weiyun (Guide)
9. Jeremy

I've little chance of making it - friend's 50th the night before, and they do go on a bit. :(
by andrewb
17 Oct 2011, 21:39
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 3rd Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer

Time wise, we'll have to wait for Andrewb to insert the mathematical algorithms, but I'll provide the input variables; ... Distance is similar to RNP - Audley in, Stanwell tops out. So that's your time + extra feed + train return. Or we could say 2 hours less than the non fixie century. Yes, after ...
by andrewb
17 Oct 2011, 15:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 3rd Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer

1. Mike C (ride leader)
2. Camilla
3. Jo the Builder
4. John
5. Eleri
6. Todd V
7. Karzie
8. Andrew B
by andrewb
17 Oct 2011, 15:17
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39578

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Costal - 16/10/2011

A great day. Thanks very much to the organisers and support crew, and to everyone who took part. Tim's report is fantastic - it pretty much covers it all. It was a very scenic ride, but I found the hills quite hard (didn't have to walk, but I was not much faster riding on some of them). Macquarie pa...
by andrewb
12 Oct 2011, 15:38
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39578

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

1. Driver- The Bike Shoppe Brekkie 2. Simon Llewellyn -The Bike Shoppe Brekkie, coffee 3. Jessica Llewellyn - The Highland Fling Brekkie, Coffee 4. Nathan 5. Michael Clement - Free Range Eggs - scrambled on toasted turkish bread, Coffee 6. Amy Vesty 7. Christian 8. Adrian E 9. James F 10. Alex D -Th...
by andrewb
10 Oct 2011, 15:35
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39578

drive an mx5 from Bundanoon to Sydney

Hi all fellow Century participants, I will be driving down to Bundanoon on Saturday, because I am going to a friend's wedding somewhere north-west of Goulburn in the afternoon/evening, and the only way I can get there and back to Bundanoon that night is by car. And of course Sunday I'll be riding th...
by andrewb
25 Sep 2011, 10:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: It's just a flesh wound - Slowies 24/09
Replies: 11
Views: 2591

Re: It's just a flesh wound - Slowies 24/09

All the best Dougie, glad to hear the bike's ok and hope you get better quickly.

Andrew
Mate the chicks dig scares.
PS Mike, I think I may have spotted your problem ...
by andrewb
23 Sep 2011, 19:11
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit 25/09/2011 CANCELLED
Replies: 13
Views: 3877

Re: DHBC Crit 25/09/2011 series finale this Sunday!!!

I see that the weather forecast for Sunday is rain!!!
Well of course!
(I'm going anyway - I need the point/points.)
by andrewb
23 Sep 2011, 18:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Interval training discussion thread
Replies: 47
Views: 7907

Re: Interval training discussion thread

Can anyone translate this one? http://home.trainingpeaks.com/articles/cycling/the-science-of-the-performance-manager.aspx From someone who knows SFA about sports science, but can recognise analysis of control systems when he falls over it on the street. Translation: Someone borrowed a well-proven s...
by andrewb
09 Sep 2011, 14:21
Forum: Road
Topic: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
Replies: 21
Views: 4392

Re: Re: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck

Oops, missed it...
When I looked earlier today, CNSW website was still accepting entries, albeit with a $20 late fee.

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by andrewb
08 Sep 2011, 12:54
Forum: Track
Topic: Left my shoes at the track last night
Replies: 4
Views: 1138

Re: Left my shoes at the track last night

Thanks Lizanne, i'll check with him.

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by andrewb
08 Sep 2011, 10:54
Forum: Track
Topic: Left my shoes at the track last night
Replies: 4
Views: 1138

Left my shoes at the track last night

I think I left my shoes at the track last night. Did anybody see or pickup a grubby white pair of shimano R-somethings? I suspect I left them under one of the seats as I was packing up.

Andrew
by andrewb
07 Sep 2011, 12:02
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 310
Views: 259948

Re: Free Stuff

Free to a good home Garmin mounting kit for the newer style Edge bike computers. I bought the wrong one by mistake a while back and my Garmin is the old type. Richard or is it this one? http://www.ja-gps.com.au/Garmin/quarter-turn-bike-mount/ (if it is, and that was not that one that Skye meant, th...
by andrewb
24 Aug 2011, 17:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011 - LOCKED
Replies: 34
Views: 6770

Re: Re: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011

Lol I only read two posts before I got bored, but I liked the first two lines of what Stuart had to say (I petered out) but I like library's wad from the back thing, and it doesn't require riding down a group, I guess not great for pace advice
Damn! Where's a babelfish when you need one??
by andrewb
23 Aug 2011, 22:25
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Criterium survey.
Replies: 11
Views: 3090

Re: DHBC Criterium survey.

From the newbie perspective, it's been great to have this crit series run. It's a chance to get into racing, but doing it in a fairly non-intimidating environment, because we're racing with & around a whole bunch of people who we've been riding & drinking coffee with for a while. And the com...
by andrewb
22 Aug 2011, 16:39
Forum: Road
Topic: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
Replies: 59
Views: 15208

Re: Re: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August

Haha. The alternative was to leave Stuart on the platform until the rest of the group came along at 5pm. :lol:

And it was only $7.80.

Wouldn't have been that bad -ended up being circa 4pm, and (cough) somewhat less than $7.80
Andrew
by andrewb
21 Aug 2011, 22:15
Forum: Road
Topic: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
Replies: 59
Views: 15208

Re: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August

Thanks & congratulations to all today's Imperial Century-ists for a fabulous day in great company. And to those who joined us for some of the way. Big respect for the expert navigation & bunch wrangling by Eleri & Mike. and to top it off the barman at the Concordia club could recommend e...
by andrewb
21 Aug 2011, 10:02
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit 21/08/2011
Replies: 38
Views: 8382

Re: Re: DHBC Crit 21/08/2011

Im at the track. I reckon it rained here less than an hour ago. It is slick, wet and has puddles on the track. The bottom corner is a mess. Birds are drinking from puddles at the start line. I rode a lap anyway. How many points do I get? IIRC you get for the win the same number of points as there w...
by andrewb
17 Aug 2011, 14:41
Forum: Road
Topic: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
Replies: 59
Views: 15208

Re: Re: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August

Or is this discussion for the fun of defining Mike's level of fitness?
pretty much :)


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by andrewb
17 Aug 2011, 10:29
Forum: Road
Topic: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
Replies: 59
Views: 15208

Re: Re: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August

lol mike
i recon you might be a C26.2.
Nah, I went to his spin class last night - he seemed to be moving freely, even if not at top form. I'd put him at about C26.7-C27.2, depending of course on barrier draw and the track condition on the day.

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by andrewb
16 Aug 2011, 23:41
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: Hats
Replies: 15
Views: 7720

Re: Hats

Moisture wicking
1. Lizanne-Small/Medium
2. Jeremy - L/XL
3. Peter T - Small/Medium
4. julio - small/medium
Wool
1. Lizanne- Small/Medium
2. Julio - small/medium
1. andrewb - Small/Medium
by andrewb
12 Aug 2011, 11:31
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit 21/08/2011
Replies: 38
Views: 8382

Re: Re: DHBC Crit 21/08/2011 TBC ***

Well Andrew as both of us and Eleri are going to be on the adventure ride it looks like Simon S, Dougie & Alison are in the box seat for E grade. We'll have to have a chat about collusion tactics for the last round. Hi Stuart, I've been meaning to talk to you about whether you would be missing ...
by andrewb
09 Aug 2011, 20:38
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit 21/08/2011
Replies: 38
Views: 8382

Re: DHBC Crit 21/08/2011 TBC ***

This is the day of the non-fixie imperial century!

Any chance of re-scheduling for those of us with FOMO*?

And it would save poor Stuart from having to invent a very Bankstown-specific rain dance.

Andrew

*Fear Of Missing Out
by andrewb
06 Aug 2011, 07:57
Forum: Track
Topic: Raw Race Reports!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 7272

Re: Raw Race Reports!!!

Ok, so where's the race reports?? I'm sitting here at Southport in an information vacuum as far as track racing is concerned ... I can report only that I rode single speed (beach cruiser) on a loop from the southport seaway to Burleigh Heads and back again with my nephew. Sadly I've missed enough we...
by andrewb
06 Aug 2011, 07:43
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39578

Re: Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/20

1. Lizanne- Small/meduim
2. Mike - Medium
3. Tim - Medium
4. Peter T - 2x small/medium
5. Andrew B - small/medium
by andrewb
01 Aug 2011, 11:16
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39578

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

Yay for hats! I'm in.

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by andrewb
01 Aug 2011, 10:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July

Not much for the last week or so, due to rain & sickness. RAW, track,& spin class. So about 25km, 7 points for RAW, 2 for the spin class. Finished with the km, and now clocking up the nm on the gold coast yacht race. Just past halfway at Smokey Cape. Very slow this year. yacht tracker at gol...
by andrewb
25 Jul 2011, 10:40
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1995 Hillbrick roadie small
Replies: 11
Views: 2824

Re: Re: 1995 Hillbrick roadie small

:roll:
You guys are a bad influence...
+1

Congratulations on your gorgeous new bike.


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by andrewb
19 Jul 2011, 10:48
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011

RAW Friday & Omnium Saturday: 15km + 20km = 35km :( Sprint points: 7 (attend RAW) + 19 (place in an Omnium) = 26 1. Mike 1568k 2. Lizanne 685km 3. James F 357km 4. Julio 350km 5. Tim Llewellyn 310 6. Andrew B 272km 7. Jo Skinner 267km 8. Eleri 247km 9. Adrian 177km 10. Simon L 173km 11. Dougie 1...
by andrewb
19 Jul 2011, 09:56
Forum: Track
Topic: *help* fixing my bike
Replies: 5
Views: 1694

Re: *help* fixing my bike

That's the same as I have. I've got a tool that fits it, so i'll bring it down tomorrow. I adjusted the chainline on the orange bike by unscrewing one side and screwing the other side in, so I suspect that the same could be done on yours. Be worth looking at the crank too, if it's just been bad sinc...
by andrewb
18 Jul 2011, 13:11
Forum: Track
Topic: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5636

Re: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!

we need to het the overall placing do people can claim for the tour
i recon i won so i should get the full 20 points!
I also reckon Lizanne won.
Hmmm, but maybe I got a place ... ?
by andrewb
18 Jul 2011, 09:52
Forum: Track
Topic: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5636

Re: Re: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!

lol some of them were back to rfont and i thought i was meant to swap them.. hmmnnn I dont know.. Haha - I don't think anyone's too worried, no sheep stations at stake (except Camilla's of course). Thanks to everyone for a fun day at the races and a very pleasant barbecue. Andrew Sent from my HTC W...
by andrewb
16 Jul 2011, 21:47
Forum: Track
Topic: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5636

Re: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!

hey Tim
i thought i wont the sprint at the end...
I definitely didn't win anything but aggressive/insane rider points on the day. So the scratch race & sprint 1st places weren't me gov.
Andrew
by andrewb
16 Jul 2011, 21:39
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit 17th July Teams Points race
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Re: DHBC Crit 17th July Teams Points race

Andrew, if it's not raining and I can face the temperature at that hour of the morning, I'll leave the corner of Milton and Georges River Rd at about 6.40. Not sure I remember exactly where you join the route, though... @Alison, if it's on, I'll be at the corner of McCall Ave & Georges River Rd...
by andrewb
14 Jul 2011, 13:31
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July

22km at the track. Lost all 3 leadouts, so 3x0 + 0 points. Also re-instated 16km from tuesday that got deleted somehow. 1. Mike 1145k 2. Lizanne 577kms 3. Julio 350km 4. Jo Skinner 237km 5. Tim Llewellyn 235 6. James F 230km 7. Eleri 190km 8. Adrian 177km 9. Simon L 173kms 10. Dougie 162km 11. Amy V...
by andrewb
14 Jul 2011, 13:18
Forum: Track
Topic: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5636

Re: Re: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!

Al has them cheap
No good for me - I don't know the secret handshake. But on a brighter and not disimilar note, I have found one I have from Jim Bundy's shed.


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by andrewb
13 Jul 2011, 12:56
Forum: Track
Topic: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!
Replies: 35
Views: 5636

Re: 81 inch omnium 16/7/2011!!!

I'm in. Now what did I do with that pesky 16t cog??
by andrewb
13 Jul 2011, 12:53
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit 17th July Teams Points race
Replies: 14
Views: 3742

Re: DHBC Crit 17th July Teams Points race

I'm in.

Assuming previously discussed arrangements for DHBC bike bus from Georges River Rd still stands?
In any case I intend to cycle out from GR Rd near Burwood Rd at a pace geared towards the E/F grade punter.

Andrew
by andrewb
13 Jul 2011, 12:39
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011

16km on rollers session last night 1. Mike 1090k 2. Lizanne 537kms 3. Julio 350km 4. Jo Skinner 237km 5. Tim Llewellyn 235 6. James F 230km 7. Andrew B 215kms 8. Eleri 190km 9. Adrian 177km 10. Simon L 173ms 11. Dougie 162k 12. Amy V 156km 13. Jessica Rainbow 88kms White Jersey (U/18’s or C25): 1. J...
by andrewb
10 Jul 2011, 23:09
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011

RAW 17km, 7 sprint points for turning up, 17pts for 3rd in Div 5 kieren Saturday Slowies 51km, 4pts for CP Hill (did it 3 ways, but the highest gain (the most easterly face) is 35m on my garmin.) 1. Mike 865k 2. Lizanne 329kms 3. Julio 305km 4. James F 230km 5. Tim Llewellyn 205 6. Eleri 190km 7. Jo...
by andrewb
08 Jul 2011, 15:43
Forum: Road
Topic: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
Replies: 59
Views: 15208

Re: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August

ooh. Forgot to say I'm coming.
me too.
by andrewb
07 Jul 2011, 13:38
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011

19km at the track last night. 1. Mike 556k (average 92.666666666666666666666666666667k day) 2. Lizanne 329kms 3. Julio 190km 4. Jo Skinner 187kms 5. Simon L 163ms 6. Amy V 156km 7. Adrian 137km 8. Andrew B 131kms 9. James F 102km 10. Jessica Rainbow 88kms 11. Eleri 60km 12. Dougie 72k 13. Tim L 25km...
by andrewb
07 Jul 2011, 13:34
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Race Weight
Replies: 167
Views: 44916

Re: Race Weight

I struck a problem with monitoring my weight. At the gym where I weigh myself, they replaced the floor with a special soft floor and as a result the scales, which is sitting on the soft floor are giving a higher reading. Mike, I suspect it's not the scale, but Heisenberg's uncertainty principle at ...
by andrewb
03 Jul 2011, 22:58
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011

RAW on Friday - 19km & 2nd place in two Novice races, so 7 + 17 +17 sprint points. (is that right - it does seem rather a lot of points?) Waterfall Sunday - 93km, 730m climbing according to my garmin, so 6 (for waterfall) + 5 (500m) + 7 (7x100m) KOM points no points in teams classification becau...
by andrewb
03 Jul 2011, 19:32
Forum: Track
Topic: RAW starts 17th june 2011!!!
Replies: 62
Views: 16439

Re: RAW starts 17th june 2011!!!


I meant as in the pics from the photographer that is at the track, it used to be actionsnaps but hvent seen Davce there lately.
Some pictures up now for week 3.

http://www.actionsnaps.com.au/index.php ... catid=3250
by andrewb
02 Jul 2011, 22:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Advice please - track pump not reading correctly
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Re: Advice please - track pump not reading correctly

You can get a replacement dial for it and it's $8 (unknown currency). I wasn't sure if that was where the measurement actually happens or if it happens somewhere else and the dial is just a display. They call it a gauge though. If they call it the gauge then it's likely (99%) to have the measuring ...
by andrewb
02 Jul 2011, 18:53
Forum: Track
Topic: Raw Race Reports!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 7272

Re: Raw Race Reports!!!

Ummm, first I built my bike. (It had taken considerable disassembly to get it in the boot of the mazda, but it did fit). then decided to have another go at the Novice division. first race I rolled out on the back of the group & pretty much stayed there. When it came time to pass some others towa...
by andrewb
02 Jul 2011, 18:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Advice please - track pump not reading correctly
Replies: 4
Views: 1247

Re: Advice please - track pump not reading correctly

Hi Eleri, from my instrumentation background - it's probably a throwout, unless you keep it for emergencies, but with the gauge texta-ed (spelling?) over to avoid confusion. Others might have more idea about that particular pump & if you are likely to get replacement gauges for it, but I suspect...
by andrewb
28 Jun 2011, 23:34
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
Replies: 221
Views: 39578

Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011

I want to have the most fun and exciting day of my life so far: (Copy & paste name for a Hotel booking) 1. Driver 2. Simon Llewellyn 3. Jessica Llewellyn 4. Nathan 5. Michael Clement 6. Amy Vesty 7. Christian 8. Adrian E (don't have a fixie, but plan to have one by then!) 9. James F 10. Alex D 1...
by andrewb
27 Jun 2011, 10:09
Forum: Track
Topic: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June***
Replies: 46
Views: 10356

Re: Re: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June*

Julio won the Lady's kieran!!! go son!!!
Oi! You calling us a pair of B-grade kieren racing lady-boys??!

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by andrewb
26 Jun 2011, 19:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Recipes
Replies: 20
Views: 4373

Re: Recipes

And for everyone that was asking, (well in case anyone does actually), here's how the Omnium haggis was done: http://www.recipes.vegsoc.org/recipe.aspx?cId=585&cTheme=&keywords=hagg&andor=all Alternatively, just make a nutloaf, drink some scotch and wander around going "och aye th' ...
by andrewb
26 Jun 2011, 19:04
Forum: Track
Topic: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June***
Replies: 46
Views: 10356

Re: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June***

Wow that was lots of fun. Had a ball & enjoyed lots of good food. What a good idea!

Thanks very much to the organisers & commissaires.

Andrew
by andrewb
22 Jun 2011, 23:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011!!
Replies: 196
Views: 33518

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, KM grand tour challenge in July 2011

... It's a bit unfair for all those people out there who don't have WAGS/HUBS who like to ride. I mean, the poor people are already at a life disandantage so why rub it in. Perhaps to make it more equitable all us poor WAGless/HUBless could stand around looking like sad losers on 1st July, and thos...
by andrewb
19 Jun 2011, 15:30
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Adventure Rides 2011 - 6.30am Sun June 19th Bundeena

Had a great day. Sunshine, coffee, company, a boat trip, and 900m+ of descending according to the garmin.

Expertly led by Eleri, and navigated by the tag team of Eleri & Stuart.

Thanks all,
Andrew
by andrewb
14 Jun 2011, 20:32
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, is coming in July 2011!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3688

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, is coming in July 2011!!


Bunch of spelling nazi's ain't they
'postrophe nazis too, Mike.
by andrewb
14 Jun 2011, 19:48
Forum: Road
Topic: The Rambo 3 bike Challenge, TBA.
Replies: 24
Views: 5004

Re: The Rambo 3 bike Challenge!!!!

This is brilliant! (Utterly insane, but brilliant.)
I want no part of it. (Famous last words.)
by andrewb
14 Jun 2011, 19:36
Forum: Road
Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, is coming in July 2011!!
Replies: 17
Views: 3688

Re: Le Tour de Dullich, is coming in July 2011!!

As a relative newcomer to the Club, I'm a bit confused about all this Fury/Furry business. my understanding is (and can those older &/or wiser please correct me if where I've got this wrong): In general, any rider from another club might unleash the "fury", to drop a pack or get to the...
by andrewb
12 Jun 2011, 14:14
Forum: Road
Topic: CANCELLED - Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day
Replies: 29
Views: 5787

Re: Part 4 DHBC Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day


I'd like to tag along. I'll wait at the servo on the corner of GR River Rd and Burwood Rd at 6.50 if that suits?
make it another 100m west, at the corner of McCall Ave & Georges River Rd & I'll see you there (If it isn't raining.)

Andrew
by andrewb
11 Jun 2011, 12:55
Forum: Road
Topic: CANCELLED - Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day
Replies: 29
Views: 5787

Re: Part 4 DHBC Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day


I see you there then at 06:55 as I can't take the pace of the main bunch.
Sounds like a plan - have sent pm with my ph number in case of snafu.

Any other takers for the DHBC bike bus?

Andrew
by andrewb
08 Jun 2011, 10:25
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Re: Adventure Rides 2011 - 6.30am June 12 or 19 - Bundee

so the question is do you want to ride with Stuart or Andrew K?
If it was my call, I'd go with Stuart -bigger surface area & therefore more drafting effect. And man, those silver moonboots! :)
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by andrewb
07 Jun 2011, 23:54
Forum: Road
Topic: CANCELLED - Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day
Replies: 29
Views: 5787

Re: Part 4 DHBC Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day

Curse you Hickson! I haven't done enough work on my cornering lately. Or have I ... ? I suspect you haven't SImon ... I'm in - Team Shimano Sora F-grade is back in town! But I'm a bit concerned about reports that you've been blinging up your bike with some of that flash Tiagra gear - say it ain't s...
by andrewb
07 Jun 2011, 11:32
Forum: Track
Topic: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June***
Replies: 46
Views: 10356

Re: Re: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June*

Will you be bringing the hagis then, Andrew James McGregor Belford? I, as Holland, will be bringing beer/chips/tiny little ginger windmill-shaped biscuits. And my orange jersey. As luck would have it, I've found a recipe for "vegan haggis"on the 'net. (Be afraid, be very afraid.) [Just ho...
by andrewb
05 Jun 2011, 14:59
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Adventure Rides 2011 - 6.30am June 18 - Bundeena

Here is a short poll. Please cut and paste and add your name

List of people who prefer the 12th - and will join the ride?
Eleri
Stuart

List of people who prefer the 19th - and will join the ride?
Eleri
AndrewB
by andrewb
05 Jun 2011, 14:48
Forum: Track
Topic: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June***
Replies: 46
Views: 10356

Re: Omnium - International keirin Saturday 25th of June***

I've got a blue jersey - can I be Scotland?

1. Simon L: Republic of Congo (defending champion)
2. Jessica L: Italy
3. Amy: New Zealand
4. Eleri: Wales
5. Tim: Ireland
6. Camilla: Holland
7. Andrew: Scotland

Cheers,
Andrew James Macgregor Belford
by andrewb
05 Jun 2011, 14:46
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2011
Replies: 348
Views: 61051

Re: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2

Simon and I were discussing the DHBC Giro this morning, and following up on that I have done a couple of calculations on the whole distance posted. Adding up the km posted by everyone for the month of May, as a club we collectively pedalled (drum roll ...) 21300 km! But then I thought about this a l...
by andrewb
31 May 2011, 22:42
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Replies: 273
Views: 70734

Re: Adventure Rides 2011 - 6.30am June 12 - Bundeena

Is there a DGV crit scheduled for the 12th?
I'm all conflicted now.
by andrewb
31 May 2011, 22:35
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2011
Replies: 348
Views: 61051

Re: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2

Last ride for the month: 15km on the programme 1. Mikesbytes 2397k (1025 pro, 1372 amateur) 2. Lizanne 1865k (98% on road!) for the love of being out and about. 3. Adrian E 1561k 4. Matt W 1320k 5. Julio 1280k (70% done in the TT position) 6. Victoria 1221km (38% on dirt if we're getting all particu...
by andrewb
31 May 2011, 14:48
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2011
Replies: 348
Views: 61051

Re: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2

Oops, haven't updated this in a while ... since my last confession: Waratah vets Eastern Creek track wednesdays rollers DHBC criterium C-grade Slowies waterfall DHBC birthday 30 minute omnium other miscellaneous road training total for all this: 421 km Claiming sprint points: rollers/trainer - 12 sp...
by andrewb
28 May 2011, 11:50
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 289302

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

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by andrewb
13 May 2011, 16:30
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 3 - Sunday 15/05/2011
Replies: 12
Views: 3402

Re: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 3 - Sunday 15/05/2011

I'm in. Any other E/Fsters going?
Andrew

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by andrewb
08 May 2011, 21:51
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Cleans up at Eddie Sales Cup
Replies: 14
Views: 3366

Re: DHBC Cleans up at Eddie Sales Cup

And of course the Red Scourge in E-grade. Never a happier sight! Especially with Peter T taking out the Prime too (my new word for the day).
+1.
Huge respect to Eleri, Stuart, & Peter T for "Unleashing the DHBC E-grade Fury". Great to see so much red on the podium.

Andrew
by andrewb
08 May 2011, 17:58
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Cleans up at Eddie Sales Cup
Replies: 14
Views: 3366

Re: DHBC Cleans up at Eddie Sales Cup

A fun day again. Congratulations to the prize winners. In fact everyone from DHBC seemed to be doing well. I was running a bit late & was surprised when I signed on they had me down for B Grade. I was able to negotiate that down to D, but they are still very reluctant to let me race in E. I mana...
by andrewb
05 May 2011, 23:35
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour of Canberra 2011 29th April - 1st May
Replies: 57
Views: 10057

Re: Tour of Canberra 2011 29th April - 1st May

Shame on all of you for not noticing Amy's new shoes Ahhh Mike, I think you might be having a lend of us there ... I mean look at it - the way those shoes are sitting on the ground, they don't have road cleats on their sole. The only plausible explanation is that they are fitted with the recessed t...
by andrewb
03 May 2011, 14:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Time for a new phone
Replies: 9
Views: 3466

Re: Time for a new phone

I've got a Wildfire (no "S"), which I got with a phone plan. Seems ok to me, but it is the first touch/graphic phone I've had. I've found I'm using about 3 to 5 megabytes of data each month, which is much less than I had expected. YMMV

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by andrewb
03 May 2011, 09:46
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: Next clothing order
Replies: 42
Views: 17030

Re: Next clothing order

Skinsuit:
XS - Lizanne (1)
S - Chris96 (1), kiwiames (1)
M - Mark L (1)
L - Nathan (1)
XL -

Knicks:
XS -
S -Miguel (2)
M - andrewb (1)
L - Geoff M (1)
XL - Paul (1)
XXL - doylep (1)

Womens Jersey
L - LisaF (1)
by andrewb
03 May 2011, 09:37
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: Winter clothing
Replies: 44
Views: 17820

Re: Winter clothing

Long sleeve wind jacket ($100) XS S Eleri, Camilla (possibly XS) M - Julio, Anthony, jbcow, Trouty (or I might be a small - will confirm on sample sizes), Alison G (or small), Danny, Trevor, David Lamb, andrewb L - Karzie (Ian C), Shrubb face, Stuart, Dougie, Adam F XL - Michael Ward, Colin XXL Slee...
by andrewb
01 May 2011, 22:50
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2011
Replies: 348
Views: 61051

Re: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2

General Classification: 1. Gi Singh 180kms 2. Jessica Rainbow 150kms 3. Simon L 150kms 4. Rhys 93kms 5. James F 85km 6. Alex D 90km 7. Andrew B 70km 8. Geoff M 50km White Jersey (U/18’s) 1. Sprint Classification 1. Simon L 5 points 2. Jessica Rainbow 3 points 3. Alex D 5 points Mountain Classificati...
by andrewb
01 May 2011, 22:47
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2011 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 133
Views: 27102

Re: 2011 Flat Tyre Competition

My first flat for the year - a big staple picked up on Marrickville Rd about 0640 this morning (running late). Repaired it (+1.0) outside The Shop Formerly Known As Mick Mazza's, then off to CP and 7 times up the bloody hill. [saw the burnt out car still on the bike path on my way home. Because I'd ...
by andrewb
28 Apr 2011, 10:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Eddie Salas Cup ! who's in ?
Replies: 22
Views: 4851

Re: Eddie Salas Cup ! who's in ?

Entered.

now to practice my E-grade racing skills ...

Andrew
by andrewb
27 Apr 2011, 22:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Eddie Salas Cup ! who's in ?
Replies: 22
Views: 4851

Re: Eddie Salas Cup ! who's in ?

I tried to enter too - same result as Mike.

The start list as at 27 Apr 2011 5:39:48 PM lists 51 competitors, of whom: MORGAN-THOMAS, Eleri (WMAS5, Dulwich Hill BC) is our only representative. (Good luck Eleri, we know you'll do us proud!)

I'll see if I can enter tomorrow.
Andrew
by andrewb
25 Apr 2011, 23:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Monday rainy day exercise this evening
Replies: 7
Views: 1623

Re: Monday rainy day exercise this evening

Tim, thanks for the good training today!
+1.
Thanks Tim.
Andrew
by andrewb
14 Apr 2011, 00:37
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 2 - Sunday 17/04/2011
Replies: 25
Views: 13027

Re: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 2 - Sunday 17/04/2011

Damn, I'm away this weekend too.

With Stuart out also, E/F grade is looking a bit thin & open to burglary. So a good opportunity for anybody who hasn't raced there yet.

(Best wishes to Simon S who I hope will be there flying the flag for Team Shimano Sora (Z grade) in my absence.)

Andrew
by andrewb
22 Mar 2011, 21:54
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Music
Replies: 19
Views: 3261

Re: Music

Dubstep.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ04B5iO1tc Gabba......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc8gw8km9HE&feature=related Funny Gabba.......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8sXHrD_mLs&feature=related This is my fav song at the moment huh? gabba?? gabba gabba hey, pinheads! http://www.yout...
by andrewb
07 Mar 2011, 22:02
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit; race 1 next Sun 06/03/2010. is on!
Replies: 41
Views: 7359

Re: DHBC Crit; race 1 next Sun 06/03/2010. is on!

This was a great idea!- lotsa fun. Thanks to everyone involved in organising & officiating. When's the next one??

Andrew
by andrewb
03 Mar 2011, 21:48
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit; race 1 next Sun 06/03/2010. is on!
Replies: 41
Views: 7359

Re: DHBC Crit; race 1 next Sun 06/03/2010. is on!

I'm in for this. (Hope there's a grade for old & slow.)

I'll be waiting on Georges River Road near the corner of Burwood Rd about say 0650. (sleep-in - woohoo!)

Andrew
by andrewb
12 Feb 2011, 17:24
Forum: Road
Topic: The Parra Pedal / Amy Gillett Ride Sun 13/2/11
Replies: 37
Views: 9445

Re: The Parra Pedal / Amy Gillett Ride Sun 13/2/11

Because of my starting location, if the rest of you don't end up riding out from marrickville, I'll pick between option 1 & 3, depending on the weather . Simon, I'll pm you my mobile number - any chance you could SMS me if you guys are taking option 1,2, or 3, rather than the ride out? Ta. Andrew
by andrewb
06 Feb 2011, 22:18
Forum: Road
Topic: The Parra Pedal / Amy Gillett Ride Sun 13/2/11
Replies: 37
Views: 9445

Re: The Parra Pedal / Amy Gillett Ride Sun 13/2/11

Hi all, it looks like there's eight or ten of us doing the ride, and a couple of you have mentioned you live near the Cook's River path. Rather than clog up that path, or bore everyone with its lower reaches, I figure we meet at George's River Road, then go together the rest of the way. Here's a ro...
by andrewb
31 Jan 2011, 19:29
Forum: Road
Topic: The Parra Pedal / Amy Gillett Ride Sun 13/2/11
Replies: 37
Views: 9445

Re: The Parra Pedal / Amy Gillett Ride Sun 13/2/11

I've registered for the 55km. I may have to bail early if the ride is slow because I have an event back in town in early afternoon, but according to the ride website: "Free Travel for Participants: All registered riders will receive free travel for the day on CityRail and Ferries on production ...
by andrewb
28 Jan 2011, 20:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 289302

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

I've seen 3 people i didn't know or recognise this week. The Parramatta rd guy (at summer hill), a guy on a black single speed (on Lilyfield rd), and a rider going over the pyrmont bridge (sex unidentified as it was a quick flash of the DHBC jersey) good to see lots of us out and about! This seems ...
by andrewb
19 Dec 2010, 14:14
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway
Replies: 24
Views: 4561

Re: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway

damn - no-one said that to me!
Eleri, I'm fairly sure that criteria is only applied to the men - similar in concept to how they welcome female competitors of any age.

Andrew
(was that a close call or what)
by andrewb
19 Dec 2010, 13:34
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway
Replies: 24
Views: 4561

Re: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway

Glad I went today. I apparently "didn't look old enough" to get into E-grade, so the day turned out to be mainly an opportunity to see how the racing goes. Got to measure my ability vs D-grade standard (a long way away), and as a bonus, practice my individual time trial skills! Thanks Stua...
by andrewb
14 Dec 2010, 19:00
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway
Replies: 24
Views: 4561

Re: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway

Hey Andrew, can you sprint ... dunno, I've never tried. I suspect my aptitude for sprinting is probably nicely described as "a few teeth short of a chainring". I'm keen to do my bit though: I'll try to enhance the laminar flow of the air around the bunch, by presenting a nice aero shape o...
by andrewb
13 Dec 2010, 23:32
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway
Replies: 24
Views: 4561

Re: Sun Dec 19th Tempo Cup at Eastern Creek Raceway

ummm yep, as the bad man says - i'm in for the DHBC assault on E grade.

Andrew

PS I promised myself two things at the start of the year: 1) sailing is for racing, cycling is for fun only. 2) don't ever, ever, go to the velodrome & ride a track bike. Oh well, made it to November ...
by andrewb
18 Sep 2010, 00:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354867

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

Fun article, especially as I'm a MAMIL too
Hey! that's so unfair - I'll admit to the cheap japanese sports car, and obviously the lycra to ride with DHBC, but hardly middle age! (I mean one's mid 40's are the new early 30's didn't I read somewhere??)
by andrewb
20 Aug 2010, 21:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354867

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

Can anyone explain what this does
Image
Mike,

it's perfect for all those situations where your head is 20mm further away from your ipod than the standard cable allows for.
by andrewb
21 Jul 2010, 23:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: More Hats to be made; "Saturday Slowies"... interest levels.
Replies: 39
Views: 8862

Re: More Hats to be made; "Saturday Slowies"... interest lev

yay or ney

Red + DHBC + Saturday Slowies + Stripes: doubleplusgood.

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