Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Does JWJC need any ride license? I thought it's open to all. No?

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Here's the bike I was on to achieve my top speed

Ummm... No Spanish steak in that one!

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Top speed of 140+km/h? You can't be serious!

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I think Simon meant something more on the lines of the level of Clenbuterol detected was well below a clinically significant level (would have no effect on the body). The problem is the technology that detects these substances has become so good at detecting minute amounts of substances, while ther...

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I agree. This hopefully will be an effective warning to other drug cheats.

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A clearly written card with all relevant information is the most cost effective solution. No need for fancy 20 words commercial solution unless one cares for it. Fact is, in an emergency and without direct information, the resuscitation team will follow protocol and not depend on any information on ...

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Fair outcome given lesser known riders have been similarly punished for clenbuterol positivity. Even if it was unintentional, he'll regret for all the extra troubles of buying Spanish beef. Should have chosen more wisely.

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Q: Will DHBC bunches now reject external riders who hop on along the way?

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It's but a superficial skin wound!

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Spoke with Mike on Sat evening whilst still in hospital and he talked sense. Brain is obviously still function well but I understand the helmet was sacrificed in the process. Very lucky! Take it easy and recover well.

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What happened?

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30% energy saving riding behind another rider... Drafting is my #1 choice.

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Yep that was definitely you then! The last time i saw you in the city you were on the Celeste Bianchi. Haven't seen you on the Ridley that i can recall. The traffic was pretty heavy, it's usually bad heading my way around there. I built the Ridley quite a while back but just hasn't been my main rid...

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That was me! Finally been spotted Weiyun... Always thought I'd be up too early but I was wearing my DHBC jersey just in case. Riding up to Chatswood with Andrew. Excellent! Sorry I didn't notice the club jersey till the last moment as I was concentrating on potential left turning vehicles. Good to ...

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I may have spotted Weiyun stuck in traffic on Sussex St leading into the King St path at about 8am. Didn't recognise the bike hence wasn't sure if it was him. Time would be about right and the traffic there was heavier than usual. Was on my return leg on the Ridley, wearing light blue Tibco jersey....

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6:20am, one female rider wearing DHBC jersey at the intersection of Sussex and King, heading east with a ride buddy. Didn't have time to call.

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Favouritism!

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Lay low

Gearing for zero flat comp.

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Puncture God has left me for so long now that I am starting to get worried about my ability to change tubes roadside.

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It was close to 7:30 when I left, so we were out by at least half an hour. Yes, Strava is addictive. Just don't believe its elevation figures or you'll think you are ready to beat Contador.

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Pinarello Jo in CP this morning. Unrecognisable DHBC jersey male rider flashed past while I was refuelling.

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my boyfriend rode around on a cell bike for a few years, he loved it. i hated how it looked (it was gray), i was always fixing it (part his fault for not doing maintenance). the wheels were average and i had to go out and buy something better. when he got it stolen (a trait of cell bikes, they all ...

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Nice little (less windy) alternative to RBCC's Sat PM racing.

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Yep, take it back and see what the proprietor/Avanti can do for you. It may be better than you expect, or you can always turn on the heat later if the proposal isn't up to par. Let them absorb the cost, not you.

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Ok, so that was you. I didn't get time to stop as I rushed into the gate, sorry. Didn't see any other DHBC riders b/n 6:15 to 7:30. Maybe everyone all left or were on the other side of the loop from me.

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One unresponsive-to-call DHBC rider with cycling cap at the Fox Studio gate at 6:15am today. Oh well...

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Choppo will be waiting on George st, underneath the railway bridge at circular quay

Thanks. I'll what works in the morning. I assume it'll take around 15mins for you guys to get to Broadway.

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Familiar route, nice route. May get a chance to join part of the ride.

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Why do I get the feeling that this photo will make it into the cycling photo hall of fame?

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Ummm... I can just imagine what some of the bozos would make of that.

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La Perouse will be popular tomorrow I'd say if the weather is clear. Will be heading that way very early and then come back to CP for some more laps. Watch out for glass on our roads, especially Oxford St.

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Didn't even see the rider get on the TT bar for some serious performance differential.

Steel is for the heart. Latest CF is technology. Not in the same league.

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Any update on tomorrow? Ride or no ride? Not sure that I can go myself at this point anyway, just seeing what's happening. Does it matter? If you have the time and urge, then ride. If not, don't. I am sure there'll be riders in CP doing lots of loops. Don't have to wait for an official ride. Hoping...

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I might have to go with the one that looks pretty...

I think you've found the ultimate decision maker! Congrats!

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The idea is not to crash at Heffron.

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I appreciate your displeasure on the Rival. Failing at under 10k is most disappointing. Wasn't Rival the introductory groupset for SRAM when they entered the market? Or was that Force? If so, then it could be one of those early production issue that can happen to all products. Not batting for SRAM b...

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I understand that Campag's ErgoPower brifters are good for 10,000 to 15,000km before needing a rebuild ie. Replace a pair of G-springs. I further understand that Shimano brifters typically will last for 20,000km or more before failing, but it'll be a throw away job. Presume SRAM is similar. Back to ...

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There may even be divorce proceedings if they want to charge me for re-building the left lever again.

Are SRAM brifters rebuildable? I thought only Campag brifters are.

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Is the track at Heffron park just a normal piece of footpath open to use whenever? Just wondering if I could take my bike and have a cruise around it sometime to see what it's like. Heffron is open all hours but bear in mind that it's also a favourite for local walkers and kids. So you'd be well ad...

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I have Mavic Wheels. He explained why I would be having Mavic Wheels. I nodded.

If he had explained Mavic's freehub bearing design, you may have swayed.

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With $4k budget, I'd be thinking about building a bike from components. As you've already noted, cheap wheels are common on showroom bikes. You may be better off in getting a superior frame online and go from there.

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Percentage of people using ski helmet has been increasing significantly although resistance is clear.

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If you have to cart it around in a small European car, then you might care to consider a pair of throw away airline cardboard box (pack at the airport) or Biknd's Helium <http://www.biknd.com/>. Any full sized rigid or semi-rigid case will be unmanageable unless you have a wagon or SUV.

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Saw Brian this arvo waiting to cross Anzac Pde near Sydney Football Stadium. In his recumbent of course.

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Needs no-claim bonus on bike insurance!

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Guess the premium reflects the risks.

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Thanks guys. I finally got it worked out last night. Similar experience as Stuart and had to go through a completely new user ID and password routine. Not impressed that we weren't informed of this change whilst I persevered with my past ID/PW combo and got all confused as to the source of problem. ...

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I'm with Velosure. They seemed to have the best cover when i was looking. Here is my coverage: Total sum insured: $2,000.00 Annual premium: $216.59 Monthly premium: $18.05 Excess: Accident $250 / Theft $350 This does not include my new wheels.... That's scary isn't it? 10+% of capital cost on an an...

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Just tried to renewal on CA's web site and it said "Your club does not allow online renewal and you do not owe for any billing at this time". Is there something amiss?

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Bulli Pass in those gears? And we still fear it in lycra and 10 speed gearing. They are super-human!

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I do not believe they rode all the way from Petersham to Picton in those period costumes.

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No specific insurance here apart from regular home and contents insurance. For me, I am not willing to cough up an annual $250-300 per bike year after year. Life is a risk, either you take it (self insured) or pay good money for others to take the risk and make a profit. So if you can't afford the r...

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Reputation building takes years, but easily destroyed in one day.

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Can you imagine doing a cadence of 90-100rpm on those things? Need legs like tree trunks.

May not be if drafting a highly effective structure at high speed.

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THE TOTAL COST OF THE ORDER INCLUDING POSTAGE IS: 193.34 AUD

Those converted AUD often aren't what the CC debits from your account. It's only of indicative value.

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Margaret attended the DHBC centenary dinner. I shared a table with her.
She looked far younger than her years, lived in the Hunter valley IIRC and was full of beans and fond memories of DHBC.

There were quite a few characters at that dinner weren't there? Almost forgot.

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One recommendation apart from ensuring proper sitting of the tyre and tube. Unless you are way north of 100kg, you really don't need to hit 120psi in your tyres. For average weight or even heavier set riders, 110 front and 115 rear is more than adequate. Many come down to 105/110. Read up Sheldon Br...

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I was considering that for an adventure ride

That'll be an Adventure Trip. Just not in summer.

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Nice riding Tim! Hope to see you in CP at some point. Keep it up.

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Whoa what a rider! Sydney GPO to Melbourne GPO in 36hrs 33mins - elapsed time not ride time like our Garmins record for us on default settings.

And that would have been on the old Hume Hwy. Probably two or three times as hard compared to today's freeway.

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She'd be in her 60-70s now.

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Eleri on ABC1 7pm News. Speaking on behalf of Mission Australia on youth and body image. All fits the bill!

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That sounds like a good idea Karzie. I would put forward an idea for a 'most vomit shed while riding' award, but thats just me being biased.

With this present one, I've seen 2 other episodes of Geoff in past years. A definite front runner.

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Not quite........... In the middies I was haning on....breathing hard.....then found a hair down my throat in a sensitive area....started coughing, then gagging.....then a bit of breaky over my knicks........narrowly missing the middle strip of the road (just as you turn of General Homes Drive past...

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Ok. Got it. Thanks Eleri.

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What was the exact route at the end? Anyone have a GPS log? Did you guys ride on the north bank of Hawkesbury river, or south? I am confused by the need for ferry?

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As suspected, only two live stages and the host is a league commentator... I say bollocks to that, regular watchers of channel nine wouldn't give a crap about cycling. All pretty disappointing. But, 1) Maybe Ch9's regular audience can relate to that league commentator better. 2) Brain dead Ch9 zomb...

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But contact patch is still contact patch, the force vectors and physics is no different. There'll be performance variations due to construction and suspension etc, but the fundamental force interactions are unchanged. Or is there something I am not aware of in motor bike tyres?

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Oh well, money speak. Now we'll see how the fans speak. Probably not much.

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Comparing the contact patch of a bicycle to a motorbike is a different question.

Why? Is the physics different?

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Aquaplane occurs when the the weight carried by the contact patch can no longer squeeze all the water from underneath, while treads are there to facilitate their displacement. And with the tiny contact patch of a bike tyre, it carries approx 35-40kg of weight ie. High pressure. Compared with a car t...

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But really, when it's wet bicycle tyres are all crap as they have no tread. One thing to note here though. Bicycle tyres aren't affected by the phenomenon of aquaplaning until some ridiculous speed that's not generally achievable with our chicken legs. So for maximum contact patch size, slick actua...

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A few years ago we did the Queensland "port Douglas to Mission Beach" ride. It was raining when the cyclists started riding across the narrow gage train tracks which crossed the road at angles. At the first crossing I think we saw about 20 people getting first aid help after sliding out. ...

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Fear only comes on the unknown. So my suggestion is to thoroughly analyse the root causes of the two crashes. Some possible questions, - What kind of tyre were you on in the first crash? What was its condition and inflation status? - Why were you on road paint? Were you watching and mentally trying ...

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For a fleeting happy moment I read it as Weiyun providing "refreshments" on the way out. Sorry that I won't be able to provide the refreshment and will disappoint some as family duties drags me away again. Have a good ride! Have discussed with Mike on the best route and he has my download.

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was the FEA model based on hollowed tubular members? Or were they solid rods?

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Doesn't it boil down to money?

Should it be all down to money?

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If the only failure point was at the weld point, then there'd be an arguable case. As there's associated buckling of both top and down tubes, it's hard to excuse the magnitude of impact. And as we know, it's not so much the "biggness" of the impact, but the specific magnitude of the force ...

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I'm also interested in knowing the exact location of the accident. I can only think of two possible locations. The squeezed 90 degree corner at Dobroyd Pde and Timbrell Drive, but doubt any one would carry much speed at that point. Or there's the one on the shared path, east side of Leichhardt rowin...

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1) Membership insurance is to cover 3rd party damages and medical/income protection for the insured. No personal equipment cover. 2) That kind of frame buckle (top and down tubes) is common with significant frontal impact and I would say the downtube/BB weld fracture is secondary. In any case, frame...

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Who is riding back? It'll be pretty hot on the return ride. #memories

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Peter T and I are planning to ride the Eastern suburbs with a coffee stop at Watsons Bay.

May bump into you guys somewhere.

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From @mcewenrobbie

Sydney, riding @ 730 from Velosophy @ Fox to Homebush. Signing @ Wentworth Common - Olympic Park & brekky is on me!

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Not to mention the over the top number of ad breaks

I think Ch 9 prefers short interval repeats while SBS targes 20min endurance intervals.

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That'd be pathetic!

Email sent and input made in Twittersphere.

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An alternative ride is the La Perouse ride. Easily 60km return with excellent scenery and some hills. Ride to Centennial Park and then head south.

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This is a jaw dropper thread. Good luck Christian!

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There's always a mass of riders walking, shuffling their bike at the start line. If there's been rain, it'll be a soggy walk. Unless you find walking through the start line to be inspirational, the smart thing to do is to jump around the car park and join the throng of Gong Riders 100m beyond the st...

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My concern is I want to ride together as a team but this may not be possible with differing start times. It's more appropriate to say that you'll start with the team. Irrespective of ability, you'll find it's impossible to ride in a true bunch amongst the cycling masses and the restricted lane. The...

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48. Go slow Saturday... Saturday Slowies.
49. Waterfall Ride... Yet still haven't found that mythical waterfall, let alone riding down it.

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39. Adventure Rides™

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does anyone Know Jeff Curtes... our handicapper would like to meet you

Why?

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Jeff Curtes is on +4:44.

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We saw a crash on the stretch just north of Waterfall which was a bit sobering. We spotted it before the turnaround and it looked like it had just happened. By the time we reached it on the way back, the ambos and cops were there and they said the guy was "OK". No idea what happened becau...

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That made sense. Guess you can be consoled by the fact that even the best of the best on TdF stages cramps. Rest well.

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Nice one Matt!

So what do think led on the cramps? Not used to a climb of that duration and length or more dietary?

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Congratulations to all! Eugene is just amazing.

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Still keeping everyone in suspense?

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A lady took our photo at the start

Then what happened?

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GP4000 with its Vectran belt is actually quite good in terms of puncture resistance. At the end of the day, all tyres puncture and then there's a matter of luck. You can go to Gatorskin for something even tougher, but it's heavier and some still report punctures and punctures. Personally, I've had g...

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