The talk went well with about 15 people in attendance, of which 5 were Valley Wheelers.
JohnJ brought along 4 of his vintage bikes and we had a 6 panel photo display providing a brief history of the DHBC.
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- 22 Aug 2014, 20:52
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3220
- 19 Aug 2014, 13:45
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3220
Re: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Au
The ride on Saturday 17th August began at the Tempe Velodrome and left precisely at 10.30am. We had 13 riders; a good mix of rusted on steel bikers, recent converts and just good friends. Made our way via the Cooks River route, down through Kingsgrove, Beverley Hills, Oatley and eventually made it t...
- 17 Aug 2014, 08:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Michele Moss
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6807
Re: Michelle Moss
What terrible news Michele. Get well soon.
- 17 Aug 2014, 07:40
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3220
Re: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Au
According to their FB page, the Bike Bug randonee has been cancelled due to extremely bad weather. Rescheduled in October.
- 14 Aug 2014, 11:42
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: First we take Colnago, then we take a Schwinn
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3027
Re: First we take Colnago, then we take a Schwinn
My friend just sent me a link to this bike shop in Berlin... has anyone here had the privilege of visiting? It looks amazing: https://www.google.de/maps/@52.550676,13.407871,3a,75y,245.16h,76.94t/data=!3m5!1e1!3m3!1sUWA6kwPozj0AAAQWs8adBQ!2e0!3e2 I can see a time in the not too distant future where...
- 10 Aug 2014, 18:15
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Planet X (UK) order mistake
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4823
Re: Planet X (UK) order mistake
Thanks Tim.
Was just keen to get back on the track. If anyone has a spare 144 bcd 48t or even 49 chainring, let me know.
Marc
Was just keen to get back on the track. If anyone has a spare 144 bcd 48t or even 49 chainring, let me know.
Marc
- 09 Aug 2014, 18:26
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3220
Re: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Au
Lizanne just confirmed we plan to leave at 10:30am from the Tempe Velodrome front gates.
- 09 Aug 2014, 18:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Planet X (UK) order mistake
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4823
Planet X (UK) order mistake
I bought myself a Stronglight Track crankset from Planet X in the UK. Specifically asked for this with a 48T chainring. However when the parcel arrived the chainring was a measley 44T. Sent a complaint to Planet X and got the following reply: "Please accept my personal apologies for the wrong i...
- 01 Aug 2014, 11:22
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3220
DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
Come join us for a ride, a refreshing beverage, a chat, and bike history talk! The DHBC Valley Wheelers are planning to do a ride August 16th (Saturday). The start location will be the Tempe Velodrome. We will then take the scenic route out towards Oatly, over the Como Bridge and onto the historic C...
- 31 Jul 2014, 08:20
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Spotted Colin Campbell on the contra-lane on Wilson St.
- 25 Jul 2014, 12:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
- Replies: 82
- Views: 40191
Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 September
I can foresee lots of bad death and religious related jokes turning up on the day. Not that I don't mind .....
- 25 Jul 2014, 12:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
More snaps from race day. Le Breakfast fur le tour de Nowra. Alister de chef le chic. http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/LeBreakfast_zpsa7e77a6d.jpg The 2014 Valley Wheeler winners of the inaugural (exceedingly bad French translation) 'crank up the Commissaire's bum' award Alister Sim...
- 24 Jul 2014, 10:44
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: PMs: can't access due to a full folder!?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2510
Re: PMs: can't access due to a full folder!?
My folder is only 52% full but it wont let me access new message now.
Hit the 'Release' link but still wont let me read my '1 unread message'.
Hit the 'Release' link but still wont let me read my '1 unread message'.
- 24 Jul 2014, 08:05
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Nowra to Sassafras n Back Handicap Challenge Sun 20th July
- Replies: 35
- Views: 9518
Re: Nowra to Sassafras n Back Handicap Challenge Sun 20th Ju
A great report.
And what a gentleman Andrew is
And what a gentleman Andrew is
- 22 Jul 2014, 13:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
'Like'Here are my photos from the weekend.
https://plus.google.com/photos/11221358 ... 1Ku47bucag
- 18 Jul 2014, 07:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Good luck everyone.
DHBC will do well.
In case you are worried, the guys riding the crapping old steel bikes will be trying hard not to come in last
DHBC will do well.
In case you are worried, the guys riding the crapping old steel bikes will be trying hard not to come in last
- 17 Jul 2014, 14:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
The Saturday 19th July TTT start times list (thanks to John C).
http://nsw.cycling.org.au/Portals/12/20 ... %20TTT.pdf
http://nsw.cycling.org.au/Portals/12/20 ... %20TTT.pdf
- 17 Jul 2014, 13:22
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Detailed map of the 90km Sassafras course. Take note of the elevation percentages and the number of 'climbs' there are to the summit. http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/NowraTTT-Elevation_zps6d250cbe.png Source: http://eliteenergy.com.au/images/maps/cycling/Nowra%20to%20Sassafras%20n%...
- 15 Jul 2014, 20:14
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Climbing with kilos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2137
Re: Climbing with kilos
Oh, we have already did the lab testing during the 2013 TTT, and know the answer.
JohnJ is deadly on the downhill sections.
JohnJ is deadly on the downhill sections.
- 15 Jul 2014, 19:41
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Climbing with kilos
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2137
Climbing with kilos
Spotted this GCN video on Youtube a while back. However thought it is appropriate seeing that many of us will be racing in the CNSW Club Team time trial at Nowra this weekend. Not forgetting its rather tiring 18km hill climb, I thought this video would give a bit of insight how a little extra weight...
- 12 Jul 2014, 20:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Any slow folk up for rides?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1363
Re: Any slow folk up for rides?
Just stick with it Bill. You'll be fine.
- 08 Jul 2014, 15:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Got the below via email this afternoon... "Hi Steve This email is to confirm that full Silver Licence holders are eligible to compete in the 2014 NSW Club Team Time Trial Championships on Saturday 19th July 2014." Regards, Dean Coxall Competitions Co-ordinator | Cycling New South Wales T:...
- 05 Jul 2014, 11:29
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14041
Re: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-
Rod Isaac
Can you please contact me directly on marc@hwy.com.au
We need to arrange your rego for the Nowra TTT. Apologies to the Webmaster for using the forum, but the PM option doesnt want to work.
Regards
marc
Can you please contact me directly on marc@hwy.com.au
We need to arrange your rego for the Nowra TTT. Apologies to the Webmaster for using the forum, but the PM option doesnt want to work.
Regards
marc
- 04 Jul 2014, 15:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
What!!! I've been robbed!!I did this today - it cost me $61.60 to upgrade from silver rec to gold masters.
I paid $105.
I could have bought another vintage steel bike with the difference .....
- 04 Jul 2014, 12:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
An upgrade from a silver Recreation license to a gold Race license (Masters only) is $105.60. This will last you till the end of Dec 2014. You will need to download the membership form and refill this out, remember to tick the 'upgrade to race license' box at the top of the form. Then you will have ...
- 01 Jul 2014, 17:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Don't believe them. Some people are given that info each and every year.mike,
I'm going to be in Jonathons team and i spoke to the runners of the nowra event.
They said my Silver licence is enough to ride at Nowra.
You will need a gold license or your team will be person down.
- 23 Jun 2014, 23:03
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Call for vintage Italian bikes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2006
Re: Call for vintage Italian bikes
Toff is your man.
- 23 Jun 2014, 14:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Are you calling us 'slow'?I've seen data that shows that slow riders benefit slightly more from aero improvements than fast riders
One of our teams did not come in last in 2013. Can't speak for the others though.
- 23 Jun 2014, 10:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Something the 3 teams of 'Valley Wheeler' retro racers don't take into account. Real racers don't need aero
- 20 Jun 2014, 19:52
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Need parts - Building up a track bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2474
Re: Need parts - Building up a track bike
Am a bit confused about bottom bracket clearance and pedal strike. I was told older style bikes had higher BB? Measured my 1980s track bike - it is 29cm from the ground to the centre of the BB crank bolt. While most track cranksets appear to be 170mm, I keep coming across 175 and even a 177.5mm ones...
- 14 Jun 2014, 19:45
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14041
Re: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-
Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable and well run series of sessions Colin. Also a big thank you to Dylan and John Caley who were excellent assistants. 'Intro to the Track' was a kind way to describe the event. More like track training for old codgers. And the old codgers had a great time to boot.
- 14 Jun 2014, 19:35
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Anyone have a spare track wheel lock nut - Campag
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1557
Anyone have a spare track wheel lock nut - Campag
I bought some old track wheels using Campag Record Pista hubs.
While cogs screw on easy, their lock nuts don't. Size: 1.32" x 24 TPI.
Does anyone have a Campag Record lock nut they are willing to pass on or sell to me?
While cogs screw on easy, their lock nuts don't. Size: 1.32" x 24 TPI.
Does anyone have a Campag Record lock nut they are willing to pass on or sell to me?
- 07 Jun 2014, 20:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8540
Re: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
Nice one Laura.
- 04 Jun 2014, 14:16
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Volunteers needed for Canteen June 7
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3207
Re: Volunteers needed for Canteen June 7
Will there be a roster? Maybe an hour at most?
At the moment not sure if I can ascertain a leave pass.
At the moment not sure if I can ascertain a leave pass.
- 30 May 2014, 12:20
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8540
Re: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
I heard in the rain, the drag way can be rather slippery.
Check the weather first.
Check the weather first.
- 26 May 2014, 11:21
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Need parts - Building up a track bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2474
Re: Need parts - Building up a track bike
I may have some cranks you might be interested in. I need to hear back from STA insurance before I give anything away. Also may need to get the assessed to determine their condition post-wreck. They would be square taper and would probably need a new chain ring (its a bit worn, 48 teeth). Not sure ...
- 26 May 2014, 08:35
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Need parts - Building up a track bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2474
Re: Need parts - Building up a track bike
OK, then 170mm cranks will do.
Believe function/safety takes precedence over style.
Believe function/safety takes precedence over style.
- 25 May 2014, 21:24
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Need parts - Building up a track bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2474
Need parts - Building up a track bike
I've been bitten by the track bug. Lindsay helped source a track frame for me, which is currently being repaired by Peter Bundy. I have a stem and bar, but am lacking a crankset (pref 175mm) and a set of good wheels (tubs or clinchers). Not fussed about looks, as long as they are in good nick and wo...
- 25 May 2014, 10:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8540
Re: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
I am on baby sitting duties. Can I bring two of my 3 girls with me?
- 23 May 2014, 10:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Electronic groupsets going wireless
- Replies: 1
- Views: 993
Electronic groupsets going wireless
SRAM may be releasing a wireless electronic group set.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifL7Bdq_IU#t=18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifL7Bdq_IU#t=18
- 17 May 2014, 19:34
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: 'Breaking Away' (1979) - The movie
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1427
'Breaking Away' (1979) - The movie
I am sure many of you guys have watched the movie before. First saw it in the early 80s, but enjoyed it even more 30 years later. By shear coincidence it also has some nice steel classics, but don't let that distract you from the movie. http://putlocker.bz/watch-breaking-away-online-free-putlocker.h...
- 14 May 2014, 15:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: high tech commuter bike - with some original ideas
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1661
Re: high tech commuter bike - with some original ideas
Nice.
Looks like it comes as a thorough package. No retrofitting.
Looks like it comes as a thorough package. No retrofitting.
- 14 May 2014, 10:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Help needed on historical research - Velocipedes in Sydney
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1181
Re: Help needed on historical research - Velocipedes in Sydn
Thanks to JohnC and Lizanne for their help.
- 13 May 2014, 14:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Help needed on historical research - Velocipedes in Sydney
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1181
Help needed on historical research - Velocipedes in Sydney
I have written a research article which I aim to get published in a academic journal in the coming year or so. The research is based on the early use of velocipedes (very early iron and wood bicycles) before 1850 in Australia. I have found one incident where a velocipede rider rode his contraption f...
- 13 May 2014, 10:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8540
Re: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
1. Adam W
2. Marc R
2. Marc R
- 12 May 2014, 14:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Might be of interest to some ....
- 09 May 2014, 10:55
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14041
Re: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-
Let me know John. Been wanting to do this since 2011 but things keep happening
- 08 May 2014, 18:57
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14041
Re: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-
Does anyone have a 58-60cm track bike to loan me for the day?
- 08 May 2014, 13:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Calga TT This Sunday
- Replies: 42
- Views: 14101
Re: Calga TT This Sunday
What a great idea!Jokes aside are we interested in having a DHBC Club TT Championship?
I'm in if this happens.
- 08 May 2014, 10:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: A new challenge to all those DHBC climbers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7227
- 08 May 2014, 09:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Interesting TED talk about progress of athletic endeavours
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1144
Re: Interesting TED talk about progress of athletic endeavou
This is great.
Listening to it now.
Love this sort of stuff.
Listening to it now.
Love this sort of stuff.
- 08 May 2014, 08:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Colin Campbell on the Wilson St contra-lane this morning (approx 7.45am)
I shouted out but he was too busy negotiating the roundabout to respond or look back.
I shouted out but he was too busy negotiating the roundabout to respond or look back.
- 04 May 2014, 21:17
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14041
Re: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-
1. Peter Bownes 2. Ben Thomson 3. Tim Clifford (dependant on leave approval from the Minister) 4. Ian Laing (will require borrow of a track bike c56cm) 5. Ray Patton 6 Carol Rosier 7 John Johnson 8 Adam Ward (depending on start time) 9. Jacob Richter (new member and will require the borrowing of a t...
- 04 May 2014, 20:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC member involved in accident today
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9342
Re: DHBC member involved in accident today
Mike This statement is from BNSW. Cycling NSW is a totally different body. Their target membership are everyday commuter cyclists, while CA/CNSW looks after sports cycling. BNSW has been going thru a difficult spate recently and it is good to see them taking a strong stand on this issue. Only hope C...
- 27 Apr 2014, 09:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Country jaunt-Riverstone, Wiseman’sFerry, Bilpin & Richmond
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1113
Country jaunt-Riverstone, Wiseman’sFerry, Bilpin & Richmond
Lizanne promised it was going to be a great ride. “It will be great”, she said. She had set out the trip online. Technically it was 135.7 km long. Total ascent of 2343m and a maximum elevation of 629m. It was a challenge but seemed manageable. An email was sent out. For route and elevation details, ...
- 17 Apr 2014, 18:39
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: stem for new old bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2992
Re: stem for new old bike
I have a very short stem on a spare, I am told a centurion frame. Will need to remove it first.
Marc
Marc
- 09 Apr 2014, 15:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38760
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
The Valley Wheelers ran 3 teams last year. I believe we might be up for 4 this year. Our fast team (we are all 'fast' but to varying degrees) will be: 1. Alister Simington - M5? 2. Peter Bownes - M4 3. Marc Rerceretnam - M5 4. John Caley - M5? Not sure if we can make up the 150 year target this year.
- 09 Apr 2014, 11:34
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Mike Clement on Wilson St on Tuesday morning.
Michele W on Wilson St on Thursday morning.
Michele W on Wilson St on Thursday morning.
- 07 Apr 2014, 10:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: AUSTRALIA's RICH CYCLING HISTORY - free seminar 3 April 6pm
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2650
Re: AUSTRALIA's RICH CYCLING HISTORY - free seminar 3 April
About 80 people turned up for the talk held on Thurs 3 April. The event was held at the Redfern Town Hall and was organized by Bike Sydney and the City of Sydney Council. The convener of the event was David Borella of Bike Sydney. Photo with Australian cycling historian Jim Fitzpatrick, author of 'B...
- 03 Apr 2014, 12:07
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dura Ace 7800
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2891
Dura Ace 7800
I am thinking of getting a new Ti frame made to measure for myself. However keen to incorporate internal cable routing, want to get a Di2 groupo in the future. I've come across a Dura Ace 7800 which is the last of the exposed gear cable type. Can a exposed cable frame also utilise a internal cable t...
- 03 Apr 2014, 08:24
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Was wondering who that was on Broadway. Couldn't turn around to have a look, too many pedestrians around me as I approached the lights.This morning I yelled at Jo S as she rode past me and she ignored me, then 15 minutes later I yelled at Marc on Broadway, only to be ignored again
- 01 Apr 2014, 09:17
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Colin Campbell on Wilson St, heading west (8am). Probably from CP.
- 28 Mar 2014, 08:12
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Jersey orders ***JERSEYS are in!***
- Replies: 101
- Views: 39102
Re: Vintage Jersey orders ***JERSEYS are in!***
Hi Andy
We've been talking about a new order but wanted to drum up some interest by wearing our new jerseys on rides.
Will let you know when we start the process.
marc
We've been talking about a new order but wanted to drum up some interest by wearing our new jerseys on rides.
Will let you know when we start the process.
marc
- 27 Mar 2014, 15:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: AUSTRALIA's RICH CYCLING HISTORY - free seminar 3 April 6pm
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2650
Re: AUSTRALIA's RICH CYCLING HISTORY - free seminar 3 April
John
Several of the Valley Wheelers were invited to show off our vintage bikes at this event. I know johnJ, Andy and I will be bringing our bikes, not sure if anyone else is doing so too.
Marc
Several of the Valley Wheelers were invited to show off our vintage bikes at this event. I know johnJ, Andy and I will be bringing our bikes, not sure if anyone else is doing so too.
Marc
- 25 Mar 2014, 06:53
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers L'Eroica 2014 23/03/2014
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3491
Re: Valley Wheelers L'Eroica 2014 23/03/2014
...... hmm will keep that in mind next time I feel bloated.and Pork Knuckle is good for your knees and is an aphrodisiac.
- 23 Mar 2014, 17:28
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers L'Eroica 2014 23/03/2014
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3491
Re: Valley Wheelers L'Eroica 2014 23/03/2014
Dunno about the rest, but I am now convinced beer has no cleansing properties and a overly fatty meal does nothing for one's cycling abilities.
Back to my 'monastic' (in comparison) diet.
Back to my 'monastic' (in comparison) diet.
- 22 Mar 2014, 19:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6684
Re: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
A great time was had by all. Bumper year again. Felt numbers were up slightly - what do others feel? Had over 50 bicycles in the Concours event and an amazing array of 23 vintage bike stalls, incredible. The velodrome infield was busy indeed. A special thanks to the 'Valley Wheelers' who organised t...
- 22 Mar 2014, 18:43
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Alon bike
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1725
Re: Alon bike
I think Jeff is referring to an 'Alcon' or 'Alcone", not an Alon bike. Alcon cycles was run by Bill Connelly who had a shop in Victoria Rd Marrickville from the 1940s till 1970. Bill was an active member of DHBC and made frames for many members. He died in around 1974. Several DHBC members cove...
- 20 Mar 2014, 12:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6684
Re: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
We have about 33 bikes registered for the Concours event and 20 stalls for the Swap meet. One stall holder driving all the way from Melbourne for the privilege. Another Concours participant from SA. Regos still coming in. We need vollies, so PM Dayna/Scully (see entry above) if you can help. Bigger ...
- 19 Mar 2014, 09:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday's Accident
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8055
Re: Sunday's Accident
Greg, I think my point is that we won't win this one straight away. It will take timeMarc - Don't be so defeatist. As I said there are no losers on this one and no major costs, so I reckon it has half a chance
Reward goes to the one who strategises and is persistent. Bit like road cycling.
- 19 Mar 2014, 07:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday's Accident
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8055
Re: Sunday's Accident
A pro-cyclist decision like this will always be frowned on by state gov. They will reject it without doubt. However the issue here is that we start making an ISSUE of this. We highlight the problem and propose a solution. Gov then ignores us. Anything happen from here on, the spotlight is on the gov...
- 18 Mar 2014, 20:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday's Accident
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8055
Re: Sunday's Accident
Most if not all of the roads we use on the way south are main 'regional' roAds, which come under state gov bodies. Need to lobby your peak body first, me thinks.
- 17 Mar 2014, 07:45
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6684
Re: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
Hi all If you want to enter your bicycles in the Concours show, please do so ASAP. Show is this coming Saturday. Registrations for Concours are done online this year: http://www.sydneyclassicbicycleshow.eventbrite.com.au Proper trophies and certificates and some cash vouchers from ASHFIELD CYCLES wi...
- 14 Mar 2014, 20:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Peter Bownes at the corner of Fitzroy and Sydenham rds, trying to cross over. I drove pass him beeping incessantly and waving but I doubt if he could make out who it was through the windscreen.
- 12 Mar 2014, 16:08
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Beechworth Gran Fondo & L'Eroica - March 29-30 2014
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5889
Re: Beechworth Gran Fondo & L'Eroica - March 29-30 2014
Last I heard, potentially 3 so far.bump:
Are any of the Valley Wheelers doing the classic bike L'Eroica this year?
- 08 Mar 2014, 20:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Penny Farthings at Evandale Tasmania, Feb 2014
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4577
Re: Penny Farthings at Evandale Tasmania, Feb 2014
I didn't go to Evandale, so someone else will need to write a commentary to these pics. http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/Therelayteam_zpsbe28ba1f.jpg http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/P1080919_zps72dc0460.jpg http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/P1090270...
- 06 Mar 2014, 09:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Eastern Creek 16 March
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6379
Re: Waratah Vets Eastern Creek 16 March
Great news John! Congrats.last Sunday I got my first result in B grade, with a second place, so was pretty happy with that.
John
- 05 Mar 2014, 05:27
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: 70's racing pedals
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1933
Re: 70's racing pedals
Jacqui
I wouldn't be too worried about the pedals at this moment. Enter the bike. Make special mention of its history. The more info the better.
Will see if someone can help with the pedals.
I wouldn't be too worried about the pedals at this moment. Enter the bike. Make special mention of its history. The more info the better.
Will see if someone can help with the pedals.
- 28 Feb 2014, 08:08
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Free to good home: 1930s display cabinet - 96 x 110cm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1107
Re: Free to good home: 1930s display cabinet - 96 x 110cm
.... taken ....
- 24 Feb 2014, 08:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 315146
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
........ wow!
- 23 Feb 2014, 17:36
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Free to good home: 1930s display cabinet - 96 x 110cm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1107
Free to good home: 1930s display cabinet - 96 x 110cm
Lovely 1930s display cabinet - width 96cm x height 110cm. Free to good home. Pick up from Ashbury (south of Ashfield). PM or call Marc on 0426 897 247 http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/20140223_165328_resized_zps940bf93e.jpg http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/20140223_...
- 20 Feb 2014, 13:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New regular club events - starting with 'basic maintenance'
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5178
Re: New regular club events - starting with 'basic maintenan
1. Marc R. (interested a little more advanced maintenance and racing advice too)
- 19 Feb 2014, 12:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Penny Farthings at Evandale Tasmania, Feb 2014
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4577
Penny Farthings at Evandale Tasmania, Feb 2014
I believe we have a sizeable contingent of DHBC members attending the Penny Farthing Championship/Festival held at Evandale, Tasmania, this weekend. A work colleague of mine just got back from Tassie, and coincidentally went through Evandale. Knowing I am a bit of a bicycle tragic, she bought me a p...
- 18 Feb 2014, 21:46
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Di2 is soooo passé .......
- Replies: 0
- Views: 951
Di2 is soooo passé .......
Electronic shifting activated by brain waves. Start saving for that new groupset.
http://vimeo.com/27306231
http://vimeo.com/27306231
- 17 Feb 2014, 18:20
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Colnago (Mapei?) for sale in Katoomba
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3379
Colnago (Mapei?) for sale in Katoomba
This one looks similar to Mark L's. I think it is in team Mapei colours. Probably from the late 90s or very early 2000s.
At $850 it is a good buy. Too small for me.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/katoomba ... 1039091263
At $850 it is a good buy. Too small for me.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/katoomba ... 1039091263
- 16 Feb 2014, 18:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst, Sun 6 April
- Replies: 1
- Views: 888
Blayney to Bathurst, Sun 6 April
Anyone doing the B2B this year?
- 14 Feb 2014, 12:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6684
Re: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
John
Email and attachments sent.
Email and attachments sent.
- 14 Feb 2014, 07:10
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: A lovely video about... pushies
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1770
Re: A lovely video about... pushies
This gentleman passed away this week.
http://www.pushiesgalore.com/tag/james-macdonald/
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/jam ... c/2162405/
http://www.pushiesgalore.com/tag/james-macdonald/
http://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/jam ... c/2162405/
- 14 Feb 2014, 07:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6684
Re: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
We are also planning a L'Eroica type ride on Sunday 23 March (day after the event) along the Cook River Cycle way, starting from the Canterbury Velodrome and finishing off at Sydney Olympic Park at Homebush. Stop there for a coffee, conversation and photos, then back to Tempe. We'd probably congrega...
- 13 Feb 2014, 10:56
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6684
Re: 2014 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show
Great poster design by DHBC's Michele Wood. http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/2014_bike_show_poster_zps833727a4.jpg Sydney Classic Bicycle Show CONCOURS categories ($10 per bicycle, no limit to entries): 1. Bicycle pre-1960 2. Road Bicycle 1961-80 3. Road Bicycle 1981-95 4. Road Bicy...
- 11 Feb 2014, 06:45
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Borrowing long ladder to do roof guttering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2023
Re: Borrowing long ladder to do roof guttering
Thanks Stuart. Will keep that in mind.
- 10 Feb 2014, 12:15
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Borrowing long ladder to do roof guttering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2023
Re: Borrowing long ladder to do roof guttering
Thanks Ian. PM sent.
- 10 Feb 2014, 08:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Borrowing long ladder to do roof guttering
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2023
Borrowing long ladder to do roof guttering
Does anyone have a good quality (very tall) ladder I can borrow?
I need to (with the help of a friend) to renew parts of my roof guttering. Would be great if access to Platform-type ladder would be great. Need to be able to extend to at least 3 to 4 metres or more if possible.
marc
I need to (with the help of a friend) to renew parts of my roof guttering. Would be great if access to Platform-type ladder would be great. Need to be able to extend to at least 3 to 4 metres or more if possible.
marc
- 09 Feb 2014, 07:03
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Couriers: workplace delivery of private parcels banned
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4103
Re: Couriers: workplace delivery of private parcels banned
http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/parcel-lockers.html If your work isn't cool with deliveries and it doesn't suit to get delivery at home there are 24/7 parcel lockers. Free! Only available at Leichhardt, Burwood and Strathfield South, for us Inner Westies. Hopefully might spread with time. I thin...
- 05 Feb 2014, 13:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Marrickville Cycling Club Old Trophy Search
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5887
Re: Marrickville Cycling Club Old Trophy Search
Lovely photo Tony. I'll talk to Al Sumner the next time I see him. See if he knows anything.
- 04 Feb 2014, 18:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bike roof racks at Aldi
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1780
Bike roof racks at Aldi
Anyone have experience with Aldi roof racks? This is going on sale on Wednesday for $69. Any good? https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/wednesday-05-february-2014/wednesday-detail-wk06/ps/p/roof-bike-carrier/ 1. Made from lightweight aluminium, can carry carbon fibre, composite and alloy frame bi...
- 03 Feb 2014, 06:37
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Jersey orders ***JERSEYS are in!***
- Replies: 101
- Views: 39102
Re: Vintage Jersey orders ***Patches are in!***
..... almost here, yippee.
- 31 Jan 2014, 16:45
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Hey hipsters, where the track are you? LACC
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4935
Re: Hey hipsters, where the track are you? LACC
Hipsters?
Where?
Where?
- 27 Jan 2014, 08:09
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Blue Mts on Sunday 26th/Jan/2014
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3072
Re: Blue Mts on Sunday 26th/Jan/2014
Some shots from yesterdays touring ride from Blaxland, thru Lennox Bridge into Lapstone, then Springwood, Falconbridge and a turn around at Woodford. It was a relatively cold day, lots of drizzle. Not sure about the others but I was not feeling comfortable. Not helped by the fact I forgot to pack my...
- 24 Jan 2014, 06:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurnell C25 Cruiser Ride - Monday 27 January - 6.30am
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5797
Re: Kurnell C25 Cruiser Ride - Monday 27 January - 6.30am
The road surface up to Cape Solander is terrible. Don't use your nice wheels, if you have some.