Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

jimmy

Mike, do you mean Duffy's Forest, or French's Forest? Duffy's Forest seems to be a long way from where you are. As far as refill locations go, there are probably several Service Stations along the route, just try and find one along Pittwater Rd at Narrabeen before turning on to the Wakehurst Pkwy, a...

jimmy

I was thinking on the way into work this morning. Strange I know, but occasionally a few neurons do fire in my skull. One of the women on the Territory Tour did an extra couple of k's one day to break 200km in one day, I commented to her that despite the large number of hard core riders, not that ma...

jimmy

When you consider that I got 4 flats over 3,500km, I think that I did pretty well, especially considering that all 4 were on a single day.

James

jimmy

OK, then it is another 2 points to me 21 jimmy 20 19 18 Glenno 17 16 15 14 13 .5 Timyone 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 02 Geoffs, TBone 01.5 Mark L, Christian 01 Vic, M...

jimmy

Mike What I am questioning, is you state that the bike must be ridden on between flats. So, if I put in a dodgy tube, that can hold air for a short distance, then I am eligible for another point, as long as I can throw a leg over the bike, even if I only get one or two pedal strokes in. That is why ...

jimmy

I have finally finished updating all of the rides. All of the photos are up. Basic stats 3,500km in 5 weeks, not bad considering that there were 8 non riding days. I averaged something like 140km/day whenever I was on the bike. Total Cycling Time: 112:57:26 Longest Day: 241.19 km Shortest Day: 76.64...

jimmy

Is it the old square taper bracket or is an ultra-torque?

If it is square taper, I have the appropriate tool.

as far as "is it wear or just loose", no idea.

James

jimmy

Don't know if I am going to make it tomorrow, I feel a really bad case of apathy coming on...

Bit hard to get motivated about a ride of merely 95km...

James

jimmy

as far as a heavier rider moving through the wind better, that is probably because of momentum p=mv momentum = mass x velocity once you are moving, it is harder to stop. But, a bigger rider would present a larger profile to the wind, and wind resistance is measured by a=kvv (if I remember my 4 unit ...

jimmy

You need to remember, that Galileo, who proved that weight makes no difference is refering to a vacuum. I had to sit down and work this out, I didn't believe it at first. What it basically comes down to, is that a certain amount of the resistance when descending comes from rolling resistance, a heav...

jimmy

Geoff

If no one else has offered I'm willing to help out. I assume that this is a flat HTML site.

James

jimmy

Is the Jury still considering my case? Now, on the way to Turkey Creek, I had another flat, but it was due to the tube I had been carrying since Alice Springs. Apparently, your sweat can degrade tubes, so I think that it was worse for wear. However, I did ride on between flats, so I am throwing that...

jimmy

Be careful even after you have purchased the photograph. I know that I purchased one after last years Spring Cycle and it came with a copyright disclaimer. Often when you purchase an image from a professional photographer, they still own the copyright, it may be timed (i.e. 12 months), but you are n...

jimmy

I think one of the reasons he is suing, is because he was charged with riding into the officer, it was only when that video evidence was submitted was the charge removed.

James

jimmy

There is a simple way for the stronger riders to take part in the ride, challenge themselves, and make sure that no one gets dropped. On the flats, ride in the middle or the back of the bunch. On the hills, race them like there is no tomorrow. I did this when I rode with the group. I sat at the back...

jimmy

Those times are designed to be a guide, if you aim to get to Waterfall in say 90 minutes from leaving Marrickville, then you are on track, you may have to stop for 5 minutes on the way, and so you are only cycling for 85 of those minutes. The average of 25km/hr is for if you are always moving, which...

jimmy

OK, I did some playing on Map My Ride, and I came up with some figures. From what I have seen, the group tends to arrive at the Sutherland Servo at about 8:30am, if I am wrong, let me know and I will adjust my figures. That gives the group 2 hours, 45 minutes (5:45am leave) to cover about 69km. So y...

jimmy

I've also heard that saliva can also damage tubes, this is why you shouldn't put a puff of air into a tube with your mouth. I know it is a hassle getting the pump out for that amount of air, but it will save your tubes in the long run. I don't have an issue with the tube in my saddle bag getting a h...

jimmy

OK Here are the extra flats that I got on my adventure 19 jimmy 18 Glenno 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 .5 Timyone 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 03.5 yewenyi 03 Wallman 02.5 02 Geoffs, TBone, orphic 01.5 Mark L, Christian...

jimmy

I'm Back...

And the good news is that despite the vast number of kilometres I did, I have forgotten what a hill looks like.

Anyone want to play?

James

jimmy

I've started the Kimberley Ride (as off Friday), and I am currently in Katherine. Lots of really sunny weather up here. I am probably going to be off the air for a few days, as I don't think that I will be able to get Internet Access at the next few towns. The website is up to date, so feel free to ...

jimmy

I've put up a couple of days reports, no photos yet. I have a dodgy internet connection in Mataranka, so I am going to get a few more days reports up today as well.

I will hopefully get some photos up in the next 2 days while I am at Katherine, but failing that, I may have time in Darwin.

James

jimmy

Good News!

7 days down, and no flats (touch wood), it is nice to ride on glass free roads though...

James

jimmy

As some of you know, I am about to embark on a rather large bike ride. I am flying to Alice Springs on Sunday, and then cycling to Darwin, I have about a week in Darwin, before then heading west to Broome. Both of these rides are organised by All Trails who I did The Rock Ride with last year. This i...

jimmy

yep, The Pacific Highway...

I always get those two confused.

James

jimmy

You can catch a train to Berowra or Cowan, and then ride along the old Princess Highway as well.

James

jimmy

The A Group ride for this weekend is listed as Akuna Bay, but I am hoping to twist a few arms and go out to West Head instead.

This is a good challenging ride with a spectacular view at the end.

James

jimmy

I'd love to come along, but Saturday is my last full day in Sydney for a while. So as a result, I need a fair amount of time to get ready for travel.

James

jimmy

I have also heard stories the other way. I heard about a motorist who was having words with a few cyclists, and they ended up pulling him out through his drivers window and giving him what for. I have also heard about cyclists stealing the keys from the ignition on cars. One where the rider finished...

jimmy

Power Assisted I do see differently, if you don't pedal, you get nothing from them. You still have to give something to get anything out of the motor. They are quiet, and the user still gets some exercise, just not as much. Plus Power Assisted bikes also have a limit to the amount that they will giv...

jimmy

Sorry to be so negative. I just can't think of one good thing to say about them however.

Don't worry, I was thinking of running a poll with the options

Don't like them
Hate them
Detest them
If I never see another one it will be too soon

James

jimmy

This morning I had a guy on a motorised bike pull up beside me at the lights. I mentioned to him that I really hate them. From what I understand as well, they are illegal. I remember a few years ago, there were things called pocket bikes that were being imported, and while it was legal to sell them,...

jimmy

On Saturday, I went for a ride through the three Gorges, as the Renegade Ride was cancelled, and the weather was pretty average, it was a solo ride. When I got to the intersection at Mona Vale Rd, I was in the left hand lane as I was going straight through. Despite the low volume of traffic, a motor...

jimmy

Not the best picture...

This isn't PhotoShoped. I had to look a couple of times to confirm what I was seeing. Next time you are in the supermarket, pick up a bag of Mainland Cheese and confirm for yourself.

James

jimmy

OK, this is bullsh*t now. I picked up a tiny piece of glass yesterday, so the tyre was soft again this morning. I could only find the hole with a bucket of water. Points 17 jimmy 16 15 14 13 glenno 12 11 10 09 08 timyone 07 Camilla 06 05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes, Kate 04.5 04 Simon, Lindsay 03.5 Alex ...

jimmy

Mike

I rode the bike home on Thursday as I took it to work for a Lunch Time Ride. I went down on Saturday morning, and had to replace the tube, then I rode it this morning.

So yes, I did ride between flats.

James

jimmy

I had a rear flat when I went to get the bike this morning. Points 16 jimmy 15 14 13 glenno 12 11 10 09 08 timyone 07 Camilla 06 05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes, Kate 04.5 04 Simon, Lindsay 03.5 Alex 03 Simon S 02.5 02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBone, Wallman, yewenyi 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun, 0.75 Ron, Declan ...

jimmy

I went out and did the three gorges this morning. It was a bit slippery, but by the time I hit Berowra Waters and then Bobbin Head, the road was reasonable dry.

Even so, still a pretty miserable morning.

James

jimmy

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009 ... 583888.htm

jimmy

As last weeks ride was cancelled, they have repeated it for this week.

James

jimmy

Having recently had an accident where my single speed setup (on vertical dropouts) decided that it didn't like the single gear on the back and would rather mesh with nothing. I am not sure that I would ever like to ride a bike with this sort of tensioner, even as a temporary measure. I can see somet...

jimmy

I have heard that the lead rider does get a small advantage, basically their air flow is smoothed out, so they don't have as much dirty air behind them.

I have heard 5%, but it could be less.

James

jimmy

I don't use CO2, while it can be quick, you never know how many times you are going to have to inflate a tyre. I use one of these on the road bike http://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=243 It is the best mini pump I have ever used. It is heavy, but I can easily get my tyres back to 120psi wit...

jimmy

I have found that Cement Truck are the best to draught. They aren't quick from a standing start so you can usually build up to some impressive speed. They have a nice flattish back so you get a good effect from them. WARNING: Drafting trucks is a stupid and dangerous things to do (but good fun). If ...

jimmy

A flat on the way home from work tonight. There was a piece of glass in the tyre. Glass and the wet = more flats. Someone up there must have been concerned that I would shortly have no patching to do... Points 15 jimmy 14 13 glenno 12 11 10 09 08 timyone 07 Camilla 06 05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes 04.5 ...

jimmy

I have a set of aero bars that someone is welcome to borrow. Off the top of my head though, they don't fit on oversize bars. They aren't the best, but they do the job.

James

jimmy

I did one of these again last night on the now quite tight rollers. I was able to do the hill climb, 75rpm cadence in top gear. However, I noticed when tightening the rollers that the front drum isn't centred properly. When you turn it, you can see that it has a wobble. Does anyone have any tips on ...

jimmy

I tend to get 2,500 - 3,000km out of a rear tyre, I keep note of a tyre change in my ride dairy, so I can keep an eye on how old it is. I do this with a visual inspection. However, as stated before, I am cheap, so I tend to use a tyre with a knick that should be replaced by putting a boot under it. ...

jimmy

I would have thought that in the case of a collision it would be safer to detach from the bike. I know that clipless are safer than toe clips because they tend to let go in a crash. This edition of Tour de France (1985) saw the first use of clipless pedals (made by LOOK) by Bernard Hinault, among ot...

jimmy

I know of one life that was almost certainly saved by a helmet.

Mine

http://www.jamescheetham.net/helmet/

James

jimmy

By now, probably everyone has heard about this story http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/05/20/2575505.htm It is the one about the Rural Doctor who saved the boys life by drilling a hole in his head to relieve the pressure from internal bleeding. Not that amazing until you find out that he did i...

jimmy

Amy is now the proud owner

James

jimmy

Amy sent me a private message that predates Tim's post, I am confirming.

It isn't that I'm afraid to wear it, it is that it is simply too big for me. I got two other jerseys (white) from that ride in medium, and they are good fit for me.

James

jimmy

I am going to look at tightening the rollers up so that they provide more resistance.

James

jimmy

Hi

I have a free K4K Pink Jersey that's up for grabs

Cannibal - Large

Worn once.

As modeled by me here (on the left)

James

jimmy

I used one of these this morning. A really good workout and certainly a distraction from the tedium of rollers.

I did have problems trying to do the climbs (7/10 effort at about 74rpm), once I pushed it to top gear and then started pulling the brakes on. I was able to get some good resistance.

James

jimmy

Actually, I'm running good tyres. The commuter is running Ritchey Tom slicks (RRP of about $70), the front tyre on the road bike is a GP 4000, and the rear is a Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp (RRP $70). The only thing is that I tend to run tyres into the ground. The flat on the rollers was a wear flat,...

jimmy

4) Talking about the Puncture Gods I was on the bloody rollers when I got this one. But according to the rules, the bike must be ridden between the flat. I was riding. Got a flat, changed it, and kept riding. Points 14 jimmy 13 glenno 12 11 10 09 08 timyone 07 Camilla 06 05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes 04...

jimmy

There are a few ways to ensure that you get a flat 1) Be unprepared for a flat (i.e. no pump, no spare tube, no tyre levers etc) 2) Be really prepared for a flat (i.e. heaps of spare tubes, etc) 3) Piss off the Puncture Gods Right now, I am in category 2 and 3. I am in category 2 as I have only 1 tu...

jimmy

Rear flat on the way home from work tonight. I am getting pretty good at patching though... Points 13 glenno, jimmy 12 11 10 09 08 timyone 07 Camilla 06 05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes 04.5 04 Simon, Lindsay 03.5 Alex, 03 Simon S, Kate 02.5 02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBone, Wallman 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun, y...

jimmy

You're right about the brakes, but you can still apply back pressure without clipless. I do it all the time on my unicycle.

James

jimmy

Did anyone else have an issue with the Picture in that article?

James

jimmy

Front tube blew out while I was at work today, it went near the valve so I can't even repair it. At least it was only a Conti tube... Points 13 glenno 12 jimmy 11 10 09 08 07 Camilla, timyone 06 05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes 04.5 04 Simon, Lindsay 03.5 Alex, 03 Simon S, Kate 02.5 02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBo...

jimmy

Ask Lindsay about that Penny and the Penguin, he has a good story.

James

jimmy

woops...

jimmy

Rick That's pretty impressive getting dropped on Tom Ugly's Bridge. That is a long way off the route. I suspect you mean Captain Cooks Bridge, which is to the west of Tom Ugly's. Of course, riding over that bridge is about your ability to ride hills, that is something which just comes with practise....

jimmy

If the weather is good, there is a good ride on for all three groups this weekend (23rd May). A Group is doing the three gorges, Glaston, Berowra, Bobbin. B Group is doing a Bobbin Head return, this is probably ride through Bobbin Head, then back through and return to the shop. C Group is going to t...

jimmy

Actually, speaking of road conditions, that reminds me. The road works between Bundeena Rd turnoff and Garie Beach turn off are now complete, but... They are now going to be doing road works between Warumbul Rd and the Bundeena Turn off for the next month. This is the section from about 500m past th...

jimmy

I was thinking about the option of doing Bundeena as a variation, as well as an option for those who want to ride some of the park, and then catch the ferry to Cronulla. What about doing the Bundeena Ride in the first month of each Season? So, consider this month to be the June run, and then do it e...

jimmy

Bad luck to Julian who missed me at the shop this morning, set of chasing, but it just wasn't to be. If he had come through the park, he would have caught up to me as I had to stop and change a flat. Also, the next ride is on the 7th of June and I will not be able to make it, or any until I return f...

jimmy

Got a flat going through the Park today. On the bright side, it means that I got to trial my new saddle bag kit. Observances. Getting the tyre leavers out with cold fingers isn't much fun. Once you've got whatever you need, you tend to dump the kit on the ground, which then means that it is a great ...

jimmy

The other week I got a bit sick of trying to get one thing out of my saddle bag without everything coming out. I normally keep it all in a zip lock bag, but the bag ends up getting destroyed, and then you are likely to loose something out of it. Then, I came up with an idea. http://www.jamescheetham...

jimmy

From the letter

Registration 8:45am latest for a 9:00am on the dot start.

Barrie sent out a reminder email during the week, the course is in the Conference Room in the Tavern. The Tavern is at the RH (looking from the car park) end of the building near the steps.

James

jimmy

I'll still be running the RNP ride on Sunday, so if you want to test your legs in the park be at the shop for a 6am sharp departure.

James

jimmy

First up, I didn't witness the accident, I was on the scene soon after it happened, and I spoke to the driver. I rode with Bike Bug this morning, they do a run from North Sydney, through the Spit Bridge, and then up Pittwater Rd to Church Point, up McCarrs Creek Rd, and then back along Mona Vale Rd ...

jimmy

Grrrr...

Points
13 glenno
12
11
10 jimmy
09
08
07 Camilla, timyone
06
05 Huw, Terry, mikesbytes
04.5
04 Simon
03.5 Alex,
03 Simon S, Lindsay
02.5
02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBone, Wallman
01.5
01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun
0.75 Ron, Declan
0.5 Marion, Amy
0
-0.5 Ted

jimmy

this sounds interesting ......how do the hills compare to the waterfall in audley out RNP route?? Interesting question, has anyone ridden out to Bundeena? Looking at the profile that was generated by Map My Ride, the biggest hill is Artillery Hill. This is relatively short, but it is pretty steep, ...

jimmy

KOM is basically hill repeats in the Balmoral area, all of the hills are relatively short, usually under a kilometre, however, they are quiet steep. In the B Group, you won't go up Awaba St, which has an average 15% gradient to the roundabout, and an average of 12% to the very top. I have hit over 7...

jimmy

I'll be there (again). I don't know what it is though, I haven't looked.

James

jimmy

Mike

I've used it in the past, however, I much prefer Adblock Plus for Firefox

http://adblockplus.org/en/

I haven't seen an add in who knows how long. A must install for anyone using Firefox.

James

jimmy

I mapped out an Oak Flats Return this morning. http://www.mapmyride.com/route/au/marrickville/521124139036843967 Again, I did an out and back so the return route isn't exactly right, but close enough. It is about 100km as well (a few under if anything). Looking at the two side by side, the Oak Flats...

jimmy

Points 12 glenno 11 10 09 jimmy 08 07 Camilla 06 timyone 05 Huw, Terry 04.5 mikesbytes 04 03.5 Alex, 03 Simon, Simon S, Lindsay 02.5 02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBone, Wallman 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun 0.75 Ron, Declan 0.5 Marion, Amy 0 -0.5 Ted A flat on the road bike this morning, it was only a slow lea...

jimmy

Because of the road works, this ride may be in doubt. I was talking to Michael about it this morning at the Cafe, and an option that we came up with was to Ride to Waterfall. Descend and climb to Garie Beach turnoff, and then turn around and back to Waterfall. It would be possible for some riders to...

jimmy

In Australia, we don't have a tipping culture, their staff would be paid the minimum wage at least. As it is a Sunday, they would be paid something like 1.5 their standard wage anyway. Here, I feel that we should only tip if you feel that the service/food was good enough to deserve a tip. Personally...

jimmy

The saga continues...

I visited the cafe today, and I went in and ordered a caramel milkshake and paid for it on the spot. The girl clocked up $5.50 on the till and I said that I thought they were only $4.50, she then charged me that.

James

jimmy

Small turn out this morning, just Julian, Geoff and myself. As it turned out, the finish on the road works have been delayed by a fortnight, and they aren't expected to be finished until 15th May. When I saw the sign near the Audley Entrance, we had a quick meeting and a new route was planned and de...

jimmy

The A group ride this week is a bit shorter, I am going to try and encourage them to go out to Duffy's Forrest after doing Akuna to get a bit more distance in.

James

jimmy

Getting on to the Eastern Footpath of the Gladesville Bridge is an interesting exercise. I typically don't do it, so this is from the memory of when I have done it about 2 twice. As you cross the bridge before Gladesville Bridge, take the exit to the left, as if you are going to end up on Victoria R...

jimmy

You know, I think I can make that one, considering that it is about 200m from my place, it would be pretty poor form if I couldn't.

James

jimmy

I thought that I had finished my patching last night, but while I was folding up one of my patched tubes (the one that I pinch flatted on my ride to Wollongong on Easter Sunday), I found two more holes. Another Pinch Flat. How's that for effort? A Double Pinch Flat (4 holes) in a single tube, no won...

jimmy

Pinarello's are nice bikes, however, they are very expensive in Australia. I am not sure that they are good value for money here. If you are going overseas (i.e. Europe), then you can often get a complete Pinarello for about 1/2 price compared to the cost in Australia. This is assuming you can then ...

jimmy

That was the Saturday just gone, they didn't have a ride on ANZAC day, despite this, 10 riders still showed up....

I hope that they will update it before this Saturday (2nd May) to indicate that it is on (unless it is off).

James

jimmy

B Group won't drop you, they typically cruise at about 25-26km/hr (maybe a bit faster), just try and sit in the middle of the bunch, find out who the ride leaders are at the start and ride near them. They will be a bit more supportive if you get into trouble. There is only one climb of note on the B...

jimmy

OK, I'm getting sick of this now, another on the commuter last night Points 12 glenno 11 10 09 08 jimmy 07 Camilla 06 timyone 05 Huw, Terry 04.5 mikesbytes 04 03.5 Alex, 03 Simon, Simon S, Lindsay 02.5 02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBone, Wallman 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun 0.75 Ron, Declan 0.5 Marion, Amy 0 ...

jimmy

Yes, I was in a DHBC Jersey, I usually wear one on Sunday whenever I go South.

James

jimmy

Tim There are three groups that leave from Renegade, the A group average about 28km/hr+ over about 75-85km, the B Group average about 25km/hr over about 60-70km, and the C Group average about 20km/hr over about 40-50km. From where I live (Enmore), I typically do about 100-110km every Saturday, it is...

jimmy

I rode in the opposite direction this morning, I checked out the road, and while there were unpaved sections, they were all hard packed dirt, so it was actually as smooth or smoother than the asphalt. There was a downhill section where I was comfortably over 40km/hr with no issues on the road surfac...

jimmy

Well, I have to say, that if you survived today, then you should find pretty much any cruisers ride to Waterfall easy. Today was a mongrel. That is one of the hardest day's I've had on the bike in a while. btw: it was me that screamed "Blind Bastards" at the lead group on their way to Wate...

jimmy

I'm curious Tim, what made you think that a ride called the "Three Gorges" was going to be flat ? The Three Gorges is one of the really nice rides you can do going North, I really love the trip between Galston ad Berowra Waters, the road surface isn't the best, but it is such a nice area t...

jimmy

Another flat on the commuter Points 12 glenno 11 10 09 08 07 Camilla, jimmy 06 timyone 05 Huw 04.5 mikesbytes 04 Terry 03.5 Alex, 03 Simon, Simon S, Lindsay 02.5 02 Geoffs, Micklan, TBone, Wallman 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun 0.75 Ron, Declan 0.5 Marion, Amy 0 -0.5 Ted Was there a decision on getting...

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