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by simon.sharwood
20 May 2010, 14:42
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What cycling blogs and forums do you read - or write?
Replies: 8
Views: 3035

What cycling blogs and forums do you read - or write?

A friend of mine works for a social media marketing company - they target bloggers and get them to write stuff about their clients' products. In this instance they have a bike company that wants to offer bloggers a chance to trial a bike. I read very few bike blogs, but perhaps you know of others? F...
by simon.sharwood
09 May 2010, 22:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Giro 2010
Replies: 27
Views: 4619

Giro 2010

Seems logical to have a thread for the Giro. here's the official site: http://www.gazzetta.it/Speciali/Giroditalia/2010/en/ . Prepare for some exceptional translation if you head there. Today's coverage, for example, says: The Commander of the British Empire, Bradley Wiggins (Sky Professional Cyclin...
by simon.sharwood
05 May 2010, 12:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354822

Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)

Be careful on Taren Point road - the SMH says there's a cane toad infestation there: http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conse ... -u75m.html
by simon.sharwood
30 Apr 2010, 15:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Two cool sites
Replies: 4
Views: 1095

Re: Two cool sites - and two cool iPhone apps

- The German Railways (Deutsche Bahn or DB) app DB Navigator: http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/db-navigator/id343555245?mt=8 As with the SBB app this can be used to search for trains anywhere in Western Europe (except UK) and much of the old Eastern Europe. - DB has a public bicycle system named Call ...
by simon.sharwood
25 Apr 2010, 14:40
Forum: Road
Topic: Waterfall ride Monday 27th
Replies: 22
Views: 4375

Re: Waterfall ride Monday 27th

I'm a 25 and plan to go - if Stuart is keen I reckon he'd probably even join me for some slow-climbing action with some other 25ers.
by simon.sharwood
23 Apr 2010, 11:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Two cool sites
Replies: 4
Views: 1095

Two cool sites

http://www.spokenspool.com/ - local bike clothes design outfit, converting vintage clothing to new bike gear
http://www.bigringriding.com/ - amusing macho BS
by simon.sharwood
23 Apr 2010, 10:10
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Handle Bar Tavern Closure
Replies: 14
Views: 2736

Re: Handle Bar Tavern Closure

DGV was built where it was as an ALP boondoggle, pre-Olympics, to drag some more sports facilities out that way. Before the games it was identified as anomalously located, given the concentration of other venues at Homebush. It's not as if cycling needed to be out Bankstown way, like other sports th...
by simon.sharwood
21 Apr 2010, 10:30
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 2nd Sun Jun 13 - Stanwell Tops
Replies: 185
Views: 63040

Re: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 3rd Sun May16 - Stanwell T

I take it the Stanwell Park ride is in at Waterfall, out at Stanwell, Princes Hwy home ... ?
by simon.sharwood
07 Apr 2010, 08:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What's worn under the knicks?
Replies: 10
Views: 2237

Re: What's worn under the knicks?

I'll own up to being the nameless one lacking in tact. There was no lack of tact - just lack of knowledge on my part! Seriously, tho, I'm a speedos wearer and have imagined they double-lycra effect is a bit like those posh hiking socks with an internal sock and an external sock. The idea is that if...
by simon.sharwood
06 Apr 2010, 14:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC juniors in Inner West courier
Replies: 3
Views: 938

DHBC juniors in Inner West courier

Check out this week's Inner West Courier and you'll see Hugo in all his glory on the sport page (# 134)! Digital edition here: http://digitaledition-innerwest.innerwestcourier.com.au/default.aspx Lindsay took a call from the paper, which had a tip it was chasing up about us. He artfully converted it...
by simon.sharwood
06 Apr 2010, 11:27
Forum: Road
Topic: Easter Friday 2/4/10 RNP Cruisers Ride - C25 pace
Replies: 16
Views: 3891

Re: Easter Friday 2/4/10 RNP Cruisers Ride - C25 pace

Massive thanks to the organisers for a great ride! I had a blast and feel stronger for the ride.
by simon.sharwood
06 Apr 2010, 11:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Forum has been upgraded to the latest phpBB
Replies: 29
Views: 5771

Re: Forum has been upgraded to the latest phpBB

Working here - and looking very slick with all the new bling like the WYSIWYG editor etc. :mrgreen:
Kudos to the tech team!
by simon.sharwood
02 Apr 2010, 12:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What's worn under the knicks?
Replies: 10
Views: 2237

What's worn under the knicks?

It was pointed out to me today, by someone who shall remain nameless, that wearing undies beneath cycling knicks may not be the done thing.
Now of course the answer to subject of this post is "Nothing: it's all in perfect working order."
But in case you have another answer, let's have it!
by simon.sharwood
29 Mar 2010, 10:06
Forum: Road
Topic: a tough race
Replies: 3
Views: 1172

Awesome story - and so much road grime!
by simon.sharwood
26 Mar 2010, 12:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Gloworm bikes
Replies: 3
Views: 1666

Gloworm bikes

I dropped in to the new bike shop on the corner of Adison and Illawarra roads today. It's called GloWorm bikes and its sells electric bikes. The owner seems a lovely chap and says he hopes to hire a mechanic soon to assemble his bikes and maybe do general work too. http://glowwormbicycles.com.au/ fo...
by simon.sharwood
22 Mar 2010, 09:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2010 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 264
Views: 40428

Flatted, had no levers, Geoff S provided, also helped me in various ways as I became flustered while changeing tire. Not my best effort ... :-( 11 orphic 10 09 08 07 G 06 05.5 Rainbow 05 Anthony,PeterOS 04 Weiyun 3.5 Christian, othy 03 Mikesbytes, Geoff M, Eleri, Micklan 02.5 Groomy 02 SSCG_Michelle...
by simon.sharwood
17 Mar 2010, 17:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Westfield Voucher giveaway - DHBC Competition
Replies: 37
Views: 5802

Work sent me on the SecurID administors course, and unfortunately they did not teach me how to guess the random number that would be generated at a time I am unable to predict :(
They need to improve that course :wink:
by simon.sharwood
17 Mar 2010, 14:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Westfield Voucher giveaway - DHBC Competition
Replies: 37
Views: 5802

Hmmmm .... so all I need to do is reverse engineer the super-secret SecureID algorithm so I can predict the number it will display at a random moment on the 27th of March.
Easy. Eeeeeee ----- zzzzzz.

Not.
by simon.sharwood
16 Mar 2010, 14:46
Forum: Road
Topic: New bunch arrangement for Waterfall
Replies: 57
Views: 9519

Another issue that could be worth considering is the pace of the return ride. The bunch really motors down the hills into the Shire after we cross the Princes Hwy and splits are quite frequent! I know the route and have been dropped on it heaps of times, so can find my way home! But we may need to t...
by simon.sharwood
16 Mar 2010, 14:41
Forum: Road
Topic: New bunch arrangement for Waterfall
Replies: 57
Views: 9519

Last Sunday I led the C25s out until Doll's Point, which was fine, but once the 28s caught us they sat on us. Once I felt a desire to save a wee bit of energy for the hills, we were left with very new and inexperienced riders at the front. A couple did not even know the way, so I felt obliged to get...
by simon.sharwood
10 Mar 2010, 12:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Lionel Cox RIP 10/3/2010
Replies: 9
Views: 2520

Vale Lionel.
Best wishes to his family.
by simon.sharwood
09 Mar 2010, 09:09
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: DHBC Website is Moving on Mon 8th March 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 8158

the site is humming and is notably faster in all areas of operations from where I sit.
Kudos to Stuart, IT Deity of DHBC.
(You could consider doing this for a living, mate ...)
by simon.sharwood
08 Mar 2010, 09:16
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: DHBC Website is Moving on Mon 8th March 2010
Replies: 22
Views: 8158

DNS propagation is way faster than it used to be - I'll be surprised if it takes more than 24 hours. I had one happen in 5 mins last week.
by simon.sharwood
03 Mar 2010, 13:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The crazy rider thread
Replies: 12
Views: 2782

Only a crazy rider would buy this:
Image
And yes - it is a gold fixie. With crystal bling.
Details here: http://www.freshnessmag.com/2009/02/28/ ... e-crystal/
by simon.sharwood
24 Feb 2010, 09:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 3 straight! plus Amy is the ozzy champ?!!!!!!
Replies: 26
Views: 5250

Anyone got pix? I'll do a press release!
by simon.sharwood
19 Feb 2010, 11:27
Forum: Road
Topic: Slowies Saturday 13th Feb 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 6115

better to train then at CP than on the road IMO.
But you'll be training a generation of wusses! Get 'em on the road ASAP, preferably the airport tunnel! :lol:
by simon.sharwood
19 Feb 2010, 11:17
Forum: Road
Topic: Slowies Saturday 13th Feb 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 6115

This thread referred to last Sat.
So it did.
I am underslept.
Just ignore me.


(Still not a bad idea for slowies, IMHO, but of course this is just an idea and in no way an edict)
by simon.sharwood
19 Feb 2010, 11:13
Forum: Road
Topic: Slowies Saturday 13th Feb 2010
Replies: 35
Views: 6115

What if we head out from M'ville at the usual time, go to the Park together, branch off to LaPa for those inclined, regather at cafe?
We could make the LaPa leg a no-drop and use it to introduce some slowies to the delights of the road.
by simon.sharwood
12 Feb 2010, 11:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Riding to the airport
Replies: 4
Views: 1138

@Julio I know and love the path that comes out on Coward street. It's the bit from there to the Domestic terminal that is tricky!
by simon.sharwood
12 Feb 2010, 09:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Riding to the airport
Replies: 4
Views: 1138

Riding to the airport

Yesterday I had to go to Canberra for a meeting, and decided to fly. I also decided to ride to the airport, because the domestic terminals have some nice new bike racks! The airport provides a map of the racks here: http://www.sydneyairport.com.au/SACL/Bicycles.html The route is a bit scary. I went ...
by simon.sharwood
09 Feb 2010, 19:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 2nd Sun Jun 13 - Stanwell Tops
Replies: 185
Views: 63040

Audley? No worries. Artillery is a nasty hill, but it did not kill me. And from there to Bundeena is indeed fun!
by simon.sharwood
09 Feb 2010, 19:18
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 2nd Sun Jun 13 - Stanwell Tops
Replies: 185
Views: 63040

Do we go via Waterfall or Audley?
I assume the former ... and if so there is more than one big hill IMHPO.
by simon.sharwood
09 Feb 2010, 19:09
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 2nd Sun Jun 13 - Stanwell Tops
Replies: 185
Views: 63040

As demonstrated on the recent History Ride, you are fast!
You're too kind: I'm not slow for about 30kms on the flat. After that, or on the first big hill, I conk out.
by simon.sharwood
09 Feb 2010, 18:40
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 2nd Sun Jun 13 - Stanwell Tops
Replies: 185
Views: 63040

I'm keen, but have SFA kms in my legs at present ... could be bloody slow up the big hill ...
So if you'll have me, I'll do it.
by simon.sharwood
02 Feb 2010, 21:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354822

There are all sorts of weird rules about how much power an electric bike is allowed to have before it must be registered. At present, the threshold is pretty low, I understand, so the few legal e-bikes are more or less useless.
by simon.sharwood
01 Feb 2010, 21:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354822

Interesting New York Times piece on electric bikes, which it alleges are a $US11 billion global industry!
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/01/busin ... wanted=all
by simon.sharwood
29 Jan 2010, 08:13
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

Wonky GPSes aside, I reckon this was a fine ride and the historical spots at Kurnell a bit of a highlight . I'm planning to do it next Australia Day, but in reverse, because Cronulla was a bit icky, coffee-wise. I reckon coffee at La Perouse could be more civilised, even if it is at around 80kms.
by simon.sharwood
27 Jan 2010, 16:25
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

And here's the GPS output of the ride: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/23317861 For those who could not make it, please not the impressive* (27 vertical KMs) amount of climbing undertaken. Seeing as the ride was 95kms, that makes for an average gradient of around 30%. Now THAT's making history. *...
by simon.sharwood
25 Jan 2010, 14:51
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

Who wants to be our historian on the ride and provide commentary along the way? Can Ted be the one even though we are not going to carry shovels?
I'm thinking of an early detour via. old Marrickville Police Station, which is quite a building for those who have not seen it!
by simon.sharwood
25 Jan 2010, 14:22
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

@EMT - come along! This is a no-drop ride. You'll be taken care of!
S.
by simon.sharwood
25 Jan 2010, 14:13
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

Sounds good! What's the expected time of return? 10am or before? Fingers crossed the rain will stay away. The route is mostly flat, so I figure 3:30-3:45 riding time is not stupid to assume for the 93km journey (I am wayyyy unfit having spent the last month chasing kids). And I'm thinking anti-rain...
by simon.sharwood
24 Jan 2010, 20:02
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

what say we to a 6:15 AM departure?
by simon.sharwood
22 Jan 2010, 16:45
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

I'm still planning to do this one. Anyone else want to join a ride into history? Kurnell looks free of road-obstructing festivities and no-one cares about La Perouse on Australia day!
I reckon we need at least 4 to make the run through the tunnel safe.
by simon.sharwood
19 Jan 2010, 07:18
Forum: Road
Topic: Australia Day Ride
Replies: 4
Views: 1547

I've also floated the idea of Botany Bay in a day on Oz day: Marrickville, La Perouse, Kurnell, Marrickville. The route is faintly historical.

S.
by simon.sharwood
07 Jan 2010, 16:25
Forum: Track
Topic: Sydney Christmas Carnival
Replies: 16
Views: 5348

We have a "rising star" in our midst, according to Crafty.
It's a she.
http://nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?P ... s_carnival
by simon.sharwood
04 Jan 2010, 11:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Idea for new "Ramblers" Sunday bunch in 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

Idea for new "Ramblers" Sunday bunch in 2010

Hi All, are you bored of rides to Waterfall? I must say there are days on which I find the prospect of the familiar route a tad uninspiring, even though I still want a solid 75km+ Sunday workout of 3-4 hours and of course the whole-of-club cafe meetup. So I've been thinking about a new bunch I imagi...
by simon.sharwood
02 Jan 2010, 14:47
Forum: Track
Topic: Your Club needs you!!! To come help out with racing!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 5241

Any news on location? Am about to abandon my family and would like to head in the right direction
by simon.sharwood
30 Dec 2009, 08:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354822

Here's one for the geeks: a vid that pisstakes Macs AND fixies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8FnACj2 ... r_embedded
by simon.sharwood
24 Dec 2009, 13:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Le Tour De Disneyland - join us till Waterfall 5am,25Dec
Replies: 7
Views: 2022

I can't make the ride for family reasons, but best of luck to you all!
by simon.sharwood
23 Dec 2009, 13:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
Replies: 511
Views: 101744

oooooh .... just saw a piccie of the new jerseys. Won't spoil Weiyun's big surprise, tho ...
by simon.sharwood
21 Dec 2009, 15:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Good bike shop experience
Replies: 0
Views: 734

Good bike shop experience

Hooray! For once I have a real, indisputable reason for being slow! As I hopped back onto my bike at the end of yesterday's Waterfall ride, I suddenly noticed the seat post had slid down about 8 or 10 cm. No wonder I had no power on the return journey! It all happened so gradually, I imagine, that I...
by simon.sharwood
20 Dec 2009, 15:04
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7715

(Botany) Bay in a day?

For a while now, I've been thinking about doing Botany Bay in a day. Actually, it should only take about 3.5 hours, probably less, according to this wee route I drew up. I imagine stopping for water at Cape Solander past Kurnell. No real hills. Lotsa flats. And pray for not much wind. http://www.bik...
by simon.sharwood
20 Dec 2009, 14:59
Forum: Road
Topic: Please vote on new DHBC Crit format!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 2094

I second Mike's sentiments: onyas to Simon L and Chris for making it happen.

S.
by simon.sharwood
15 Dec 2009, 09:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Your Club needs you!!! To come help out with racing!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1619

Count me in for a volunteer slot at Tempe on the 2nd. Can cook, clean, sign on, open gates, write things down ... you name it.
by simon.sharwood
14 Dec 2009, 11:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Which colour for brave Anthony? ***Voting close Tue 15Dec***
Replies: 13
Views: 2980

Gotta be the red herrings. At least they'll hide the blood.
Yes ... that's another vote to wear some knix!
by simon.sharwood
14 Dec 2009, 11:47
Forum: Track
Topic: ALEX 'CHUGG' WON THE PRESIDENTS CUP!!!!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2419

Congratulations Alex and Amy!
Awesome results. DHBC FTW!
by simon.sharwood
09 Dec 2009, 18:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Are you Tough Enough to do the Triple
Replies: 12
Views: 2260

I'm doing an alternative triple on Sunday:

* Close friends christmas party (20 kids in a park)
* Santa photos at David Jones
* Kids version of Handel's Messiah at the Opera House

I think flogging myself in three bike races would be less work.
by simon.sharwood
07 Dec 2009, 08:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: $99 Fixie - brand new
Replies: 1
Views: 706

$99 Fixie - brand new

Mens' clothing retailer Industrie is doing a promotion that works like this: spend $199 on their clothes and they'll sell you a fixie for $99. I glanced at the bike this morning. It looks a competent bike with messenger-style brakes and white tyres and toe-clip pedals. The deal is you pay for it in ...
by simon.sharwood
04 Dec 2009, 13:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Clarence st sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1101

There were also arm/leg warmers for $5.
by simon.sharwood
03 Dec 2009, 15:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Clarence st sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1101

Clarence st sale

I've just popped in to the clarence st sale and they have heaps of Nike jerseys for $10 and a bucket of $5 bibnix, all small size but could be good for some of our laaaydeeeez.
And yes, I am typing this in the Apple store
by simon.sharwood
03 Dec 2009, 12:58
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354822

Lives are overrated. It's always being eaten by something. Bikes. Kids. Work etc
by simon.sharwood
30 Nov 2009, 09:43
Forum: Road
Topic: Cronulla International Crits 13 Dec
Replies: 31
Views: 5681

For those not racing, what if we were to divert to the event post-Waterfall and cheer on our clubmates and/or just have fun watching some hot cycling action?
I'm told they do have coffee in Cronulla ...

S.
by simon.sharwood
26 Nov 2009, 09:21
Forum: Track
Topic: Newest Members of Irish National Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 7201

Team Ireland has made the Cooks River Valley Times
http://www.torchpublishing.com.au/read/ ... ge_015.jpg
by simon.sharwood
25 Nov 2009, 12:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Pants
Replies: 3
Views: 908

Pants

The New York Times has this ( http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/11/16/fashion/20091117-physical-slideshow_index.html ) interesting review of long pants with hidden cycling features, like chamois and reflectors. The pants are designed for commuters who need decent daks for work but don't want to ...
by simon.sharwood
24 Nov 2009, 08:40
Forum: Conversation
Topic: M5 expansion and our Waterfall route
Replies: 1
Views: 809

M5 expansion and our Waterfall route

The NSW Government has just posted information about planned extensions to the M5 motorway. You can find the plan here: http://buildingsydneymotorways.com.au/m5-corridor/m5-corridor-expansion/ Analysis by the Cooks River Mudcrabs, a group that works to clean up the Cooks River and whose emails I rec...
by simon.sharwood
20 Nov 2009, 15:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team Dulwich Hill LOG: Team Ireland vs The world.
Replies: 34
Views: 5954

You guys are legends.

S.
by simon.sharwood
20 Nov 2009, 10:33
Forum: Road
Topic: RTA: Max 20 cyclists/bunch rule
Replies: 7
Views: 2403

Hmmm .... "inexperienced Lycra-clad fanatics" How can one be a fanatic AND inexperienced? Having said that, if the RTA thinks this will benefit all road users, who am I to argue against it? The main people to suffer will be those up the back of 50-rider bunches who never take a turn at the...
by simon.sharwood
16 Nov 2009, 13:47
Forum: Road
Topic: Yet another Taxi hits DHBC rider
Replies: 22
Views: 5362

Get well Tim(othy).
And get well Tim(yone) - you're obviously not well if you think I dream of Jeanie is a good show ;-)
by simon.sharwood
13 Nov 2009, 07:39
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34709

Ashfield Adult store loves us looooooong time ;-)
by simon.sharwood
13 Nov 2009, 07:16
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34709

The Valley Times love us to death.
The story is here: http://www.torchpublishing.com.au/read/ ... ge_015.jpg
by simon.sharwood
11 Nov 2009, 09:20
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34709

Wow, Toff. What an epic. Congrats on finishing.
I'm not sure if your story is inspiring or not ...
by simon.sharwood
08 Nov 2009, 19:35
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team DHBC riders go Green
Replies: 17
Views: 3025

Go the Irish Llewellyns!
by simon.sharwood
05 Nov 2009, 12:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Injured arm/shoulder in fixie century crash
Replies: 6
Views: 2188

The docs at Edgeware Family Practice do a good job keeping me alive. http://www.healthdirectory.com.au/General_practitioners/38588,74700/Edgeware%20Family%20Practice/ Active Physiotherapy in Newtown are tops. Inner West Osteopathy on Hordern St Newtown has helped me too. And Weiyun is spot on - get ...
by simon.sharwood
04 Nov 2009, 09:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354822

Excellent timing Tim, I signed up to Calorie King today and I'm feeling real hungry http://www.calorieking.com.au/public/?member=mikesbytes Dude, that profile raises two very important questions: * When do you find time to sleep or work? * Nescafe? WTF? Do you wanna get banned from the club or some...
by simon.sharwood
04 Nov 2009, 08:53
Forum: Road
Topic: Slowies RNP: 2nd Sun of Mth - 13 Dec 5:45am
Replies: 251
Views: 70934

Damn! Am really primed for this, but Sunday is my wedding anniversary. Not the day to come home shattered after a long ride before eating and sleeping for the rest of the day ...
by simon.sharwood
02 Nov 2009, 17:35
Forum: Track
Topic: Teardrop helmet
Replies: 23
Views: 4530

If anyone does buy it, can they get Torpedo 7 to sling me some commission?
by simon.sharwood
02 Nov 2009, 09:30
Forum: Track
Topic: Teardrop helmet
Replies: 23
Views: 4530

Just purchased one. Hard to beat at that price and I'm sure I'll find a use for it some day - even if it is just to loan out.
The dread Torpedo 7 impulse buy virus strikes again!
And I, for one, look forward to bathing in second hand sweat from numerous unidentified sources :)
by simon.sharwood
02 Nov 2009, 08:22
Forum: Track
Topic: Teardrop helmet
Replies: 23
Views: 4530

Torpedo 7 has a teardrop special this week: http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/LRHLRN9SD
by simon.sharwood
02 Nov 2009, 07:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

we would need to have plan in place to manage the extra numbers though prior to the event.
I figure we have a year to hatch those plans!
by simon.sharwood
02 Nov 2009, 06:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

I reckon we should also get our marketing s**t together and distribute DHBC fliers at St Peters Station before and after the ride. There's gotta be a lot of inner west riders getting on and off there!
by simon.sharwood
02 Nov 2009, 05:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

My mates decided a leisurely 7:45 departure time was a good idea. I have no idea why.
There were heavy crowds, but I rode well, clocking 3:40 for the ride, waiting time excluded. No return - I've had the beginnings of a cold for a couple of days.
Great ride this year - excellent weather!
by simon.sharwood
26 Oct 2009, 18:55
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

BTW what happens if you just turn up and ride?
Nothing ... until you get to the National Park. At that point, you will be turned back this year. All the material I have read about the event this year says "no number, no park."
by simon.sharwood
24 Oct 2009, 13:59
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34709

I don't work for DiData, but your corporate comms person, Martin Aungle, is a founding member of geeks on bikes. I'm an IT journo, so Martin and I bump into each other quite a lot.
by simon.sharwood
23 Oct 2009, 16:12
Forum: Road
Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
Replies: 183
Views: 34709

The Cook's River Valley times has mentioned the Fixie Century.
They have also revealed that my recent training is really paying off - check out the caption to this story: http://www.torchpublishing.com.au/read/ ... ge_007.jpg
by simon.sharwood
23 Oct 2009, 15:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: stolen bikes
Replies: 9
Views: 3078

Have fun shopping, and hurrah for the thin blue line.
by simon.sharwood
22 Oct 2009, 19:40
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC CHAMPIONS of Raw 2009!!
Replies: 11
Views: 2805

The Inner West Courier has picked up on our win, too!
http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.co ... f-fortune/ for pretty much the same repeat of the press release that has appeared elsewhere!
by simon.sharwood
20 Oct 2009, 20:20
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

With my Publicity Officer's hat on, many thanks for plugging the club Antony!
by simon.sharwood
20 Oct 2009, 18:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Next Criterium 18/10/09!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 5890

Here's a wee video I made of the crit - there's not much racing action, but plenty to encourage folks to come out and race!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8v862TCqrk
by simon.sharwood
16 Oct 2009, 13:23
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Riding in Port Moresby
Replies: 3
Views: 1075

The DHBC travel schedule is entirely hypothetical, but a couple of us have, on occasion, wondered aloud if it could be fun doing a week of touring in NZ, perhaps coinciding with the Lake Taupo ride.
by simon.sharwood
16 Oct 2009, 12:35
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Riding in Port Moresby
Replies: 3
Views: 1075

Riding in Port Moresby

I was listening to 702 this morning and one of the guests was a Salvation Army Major posted to Port Moresby. He's a bit of a bike tragic, but only took his bike over with a static trainer, expecting the streets of PNG would be too dangerous to ride. He was wrong! A group of riders goes out a few mor...
by simon.sharwood
15 Oct 2009, 10:31
Forum: Road
Topic: Next Criterium 18/10/09!!!
Replies: 25
Views: 5890

I've been lent a Flip Mino HD video camera (http://www.theflip.com.au) to test (I'm a tech journo) so expect to be interviewed and filmed at the crit this weekend. I'll cobble something together and get it onto YouTube so we can all share the experience!
by simon.sharwood
15 Oct 2009, 08:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25294

My gongride stuff arrived yesterday. I am 983A, with a 6:30 AM start time.
by simon.sharwood
14 Oct 2009, 12:32
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nintendo Wii to get exercise bike game!
Replies: 4
Views: 1227

I don't think it's clubbie-strength!
by simon.sharwood
14 Oct 2009, 10:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nintendo Wii to get exercise bike game!
Replies: 4
Views: 1227

Nintendo Wii to get exercise bike game!

This ( http://aussie-nintendo.com/news/19835/ ) could be too freaking awesome for words - although I doubt the games will have much to do with competitive cycling. Still ... I reckon cyclist/hackers will be trying to figure out how to pimp this out to take data from power meters and hack together vi...
by simon.sharwood
12 Oct 2009, 15:14
Forum: Road
Topic: Waterfall Cruisers 18/10/09
Replies: 8
Views: 3157

For those wanting a longer option home after the crit, I'm happy to lead a bunch that goes along a route similar to this: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Dunc-Gray-to-the-inner-west-Long-way-home There's some time on bike paths, but they are good paths through some interesting bits of Sydney yo...
by simon.sharwood
12 Oct 2009, 14:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Designer bikes
Replies: 4
Views: 1291

Designer bikes

Every so often I hear of designer bikes, "created" by renowned fashion houses or similar organisations and carrying astounding price tags. Well ... today a Twitter buddy let me know that he had seen a "Georg Jensen bicycle - only 100 made and 2 in Australia. Has a silver bell, only $6...
by simon.sharwood
12 Oct 2009, 07:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: RAW Win reported in Cooks River Valley times
Replies: 0
Views: 724

RAW Win reported in Cooks River Valley times

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Whole paper available at http://www.torchpublishing.com.au/read/ ... s_1_10_09/
Click on some ads ... buy a journo's kid some shoes!
by simon.sharwood
09 Oct 2009, 09:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Waterfall Cruisers 18/10/09
Replies: 8
Views: 3157

Waterfall Cruisers 18/10/09

Hi all, just a quick note to say that we're hoping that the Cruisers bunch won't go to Waterfall on Sunday, October 18th. The idea is that we'll ride to Dunc Gray velodrome instead, to watch the club crit. This is an unashamed exercise in exposing our newer and slower members to racing, so that you ...

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