"Most Improved Enduro Masters"
I might have "Enduro Master" tattooed across my back in gothic script, then sell my bike, retire to the couch, get really fat and regale all with stories of my good old days.
Thanks, I'm really touched.
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- 09 Dec 2012, 11:23
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: DHBC Awards 2012
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5862
- 06 Dec 2012, 20:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Tempo Cup Eastern Ck Sun 16th Dec
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5596
Re: Waratah Vets Tempo Cup Eastern Ck Sun 16th Dec
Thanks Stuart. I think I get it, though it sounds rather chaotic. So if all grades start together does that mean there is effectively one race? Or more correctly multiple races but all run concurrently. I imagine slipstreaming other grades is a no no. Are we colour coded? I usually ride with the mid...
- 06 Dec 2012, 19:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Tempo Cup Eastern Ck Sun 16th Dec
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5596
Re: Waratah Vets Tempo Cup Eastern Ck Sun 16th Dec
I've just got a race license but have never raced. So excuse my ignorance but what is a scratch race? Do I have to nominate a grade or do they do that. Cheers, Philip.
- 03 Dec 2012, 09:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Sea of Rock
- Replies: 1
- Views: 987
Re: Sea of Rock
Insane... I wish I could do that.
- 23 Nov 2012, 16:27
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10547
Re: Toughest hill in Sydney (NSW)
Is the saddle back climb near jamberoo? If so perhaps we could have a go at it after the Johnny warren. A few performance enhancing beers might make it interesting.
- 22 Nov 2012, 08:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic - 10 February 2013
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19069
Re: Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic - 10 February 2013
I'm in.
Has any one ever ridden home before?
Has any one ever ridden home before?
- 21 Nov 2012, 11:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
You didn't see the cafe.Relax, 1.5hr of bacterial mitoses won't kill you.
- 19 Nov 2012, 13:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
I was wondering why no ride report had been published - was thinking that something was awry. The rest of us are still recovering in our own much less dramatic ways. And still trying to remember where we got the wrong idea that a century was 160km. Thanks Mike for setting us straight on this issue,...
- 19 Nov 2012, 12:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5869
Re: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
Tom, (http://app.strava.com/activities/27363634) the guy I met recently on a Audax ride did the reverse ride last year. TDU to Sydney. He is very hardcore though and did 200-300 KM's each day. He rode a normal road bike with heavy duty tyres to avoid punctures. To manage supplies he'd post whatever ...
- 14 Nov 2012, 09:08
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Top Notch Bib Shorts
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6981
Re: Top Notch Bib Shorts
Hi Greg, I too have some cheap Cell bibs, they are fine except for the chamois. Recently I really lashed out and got some Rapha Pro bibs for my long rides. I love them!! So comfortable even after 200km's. they are tight so it might pay to go up a size. They also have a lifetime repair policy. Expens...
- 13 Nov 2012, 09:44
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Neighbouring bicycle club logos from c. 1910
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1490
Re: Neighbouring bicycle club logos from c. 1910
Love the "League Of Wheelmen"
- 10 Nov 2012, 15:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kudos..... Big Kudos!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 984
Kudos..... Big Kudos!
This is a ride done by a guy I met recently on an Audax ride. He was was a really nice guy who had previously done a personal best long ride of 400+ km. At the time he was planning this ride. Crazy but totally awesome.
http://app.strava.com/activities/27363634
http://app.strava.com/activities/27363634
- 05 Nov 2012, 21:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
The results for the Fitz rides are up, I scraped into the top 1/3, very pleased about that.
https://sitedesq.imgstg.com/custompage/ ... OrgID=4063
https://sitedesq.imgstg.com/custompage/ ... OrgID=4063
- 05 Nov 2012, 14:01
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Masters Nov 4 at Lansdowne Park
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3650
Re: Waratah Masters Nov 4 at Lansdowne Park
Great reports! You've all inspired me to upgrade to a race licence. Why do I feel incredibly nervous all of a sudden?
- 03 Nov 2012, 10:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 4 Day Woman's Training Camp - Report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1784
Re: 4 Day Woman's Training Camp - Report
Sounds great, I'd love to do something similar. Who runs the camps? Do they do multi level bloke camps too. I've seen camps advertised that are held in Bright but I've worried they are more for the pros. Not newbie old guys like moi.
- 29 Oct 2012, 11:33
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
How did everyone go with the stench from the rotting 'roo carcasses on the side of the road ? They seemed to coincide with hills when you were breathing hard and the smell almost turned my stomach on more than one occasion. I know, very hard to hold your breath long enough to get past the stench wh...
- 29 Oct 2012, 09:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
It was BIG. Hindsight is not only 20/20 but it is also very 'rose coloured'. One day on and already I am looking back fondly. I swear I have some rapidly receding memories of thinking, "i'm never going to get on this @$%#$@$ bike again", and "why did I not know about this ^@%#%@ hill ...
- 26 Oct 2012, 12:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's Challenge recovery dinner - DHBC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2981
Re: Fitz's Challenge recovery dinner - DHBC
That's why you're the President and we the mere proletariat. Lead on fearless leader.OK - clearly you are all happy to be organised!
- 25 Oct 2012, 10:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
2. Jo
3. Philip
- 23 Oct 2012, 17:25
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Fundraising Raffle for The Kid's Cancer Project
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3334
Re: Fundraising Raffle for The Kid's Cancer Project
I think I just bought the beer tickets. Sorry guys.
- 23 Oct 2012, 08:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
- Replies: 116
- Views: 30774
Re: The Saga that is Lance
Not sure if this has been posted, but it shows the Tours predicament quite well: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Uu-4O4mLNm0/UDdzfMgSk2I/AAAAAAAADUc/9vEM96JpWg8/s1600/armstrong1150px.jpg The riders on a grey background have been linked with doping or other naughty activities. Take Lance out (and Frank Sc...
- 21 Oct 2012, 14:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 179404
Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP
Anthony and I both survived our pilgrimage to "The Wall". Thanks go out to Anthony, I'd have surely chickened out if he wasn't keen. The Wall was as tough as I remembered it, you know you're in trouble when the 12% bits are the easy sections. The reverse is steeper with a few 19% pieces bu...
- 19 Oct 2012, 17:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 179404
Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP
I'm having a ridiculous notion to carry on through the park this Sunday and do "The Wall". If I do, then I think I'll turn around at the top and then retrace the route back through the park. Any takers?
I may also chicken out. It's so easy making plans from the comfort of the couch.
I may also chicken out. It's so easy making plans from the comfort of the couch.
- 18 Oct 2012, 17:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 361574
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
with the help of Mike
- 15 Oct 2012, 14:56
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
- Replies: 116
- Views: 30774
The Saga that is Lance
Continues tonight on 4 Corners, ABC 8.30.
- 15 Oct 2012, 08:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 179404
Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP
Good, but hard, ride this Sunday. Thanks John and Andrew for the good company. We started out at 6 as a three man ride, then picked up another 2 in the park. Then met up with Eleri and the 25s at the servo, so had a good bunch to make for an easier return home. I'll be back for more at 6am on the 21...
- 04 Oct 2012, 20:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall - Saturday 6th October @ 6am
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2106
Re: Waterfall - Saturday 6th October @ 6am
Not only am I foolishly doing the Fitz in two weeks, though only the 205 not the 250, but I'm also doing Woy Woy return this Saturday. So no Waterfall for me. Enjoy.
- 22 Sep 2012, 18:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 179404
Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP
I'm feeling a cold coming on. Hopefully after a good nights sleep I'll be feeling fine. If so, I'll be there. Don't wait for me though, I may well be a no show. Have a great ride regardless.
- 21 Sep 2012, 08:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Pimp my fixie
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2302
- 18 Sep 2012, 13:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 179404
Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP
Excellent. I'll be doing the RNP again this week. Happy to go in either way if anyone else is interested. Also happy to start at 6 if we get enough riders.
- 17 Sep 2012, 16:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Bike Setup for Climbing?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3481
Re: Bike Setup for Climbing?
At the risk of being one of those weight loss bores, I know just saying that automatically makes me one of those weight loss bores. So, regardless, let me vouch for Mikes to much sugar comment. I have lost in excess of 10 Kilos by giving up sugar. Half of that loss happened before I started riding s...
- 15 Sep 2012, 09:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7704
Re: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
I'm in for the middies pace.
- 13 Sep 2012, 20:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Audax ride for some Fitz training.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 637
Re: Audax ride for some Fitz training.
On the slim chance that there are hoards of keen endurance climbers just itching to get the legs twitching, here is the entry link. Complete with directions and ride and equipment conditions. Reflective vest and two front and two rear lights are essential. Now... how does one maintain one's style, i...
- 13 Sep 2012, 09:25
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: TWE Carbon Track wheels and 5 front spoke for sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2381
Re: TWE Carbon Track wheels and 5 front spoke for sale
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BT-Stealth-C ... 500wt_1157What bike is he selling? He refers to a bike in his add.
also listed in BMX
- 11 Sep 2012, 14:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Audax ride for some Fitz training.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 637
Audax ride for some Fitz training.
I've been looking for an Audax ride I can fit in with family duties and the pieces have weirdly all fallen into place. A child free weekend coincides with an Audax 200km ride with 3000m of climbing, perfect for the Fitz Epic. If any one else is interested the ride is on Sat the 6th of Oct, leaves fr...
- 11 Sep 2012, 13:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: A but steep!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1028
Re: A but steep!
I wish it was me, I honestly can't even imagine a 35% bit of road. The photos look savage but I suspect they don't do it justice. If ever I do get to Dunedin with a bike I will definitely give it a go, just to be on the board would be an achievement.
- 10 Sep 2012, 19:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: A but steep!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1028
A but steep!
That's a Crown to be proud of!! 35% in parts.
http://app.strava.com/rides/18973907#343058592
and this is just excruciating
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_oW-ybRQ88
http://app.strava.com/rides/18973907#343058592
and this is just excruciating
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_oW-ybRQ88
- 10 Sep 2012, 16:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Waterfall runs and sustained Heart Rate levels
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4675
Re: Waterfall runs and sustained Heart Rate levels
The most useful thing about a heart rate monitor and a Premium Strava membership is that when you put in a really big effort you get a really cool "suffer" score. Still trying to top the 352 I earned when Mike and Todd tried to kill me riding all the way to Picton and beyond on the queens ...
- 09 Sep 2012, 17:33
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7704
Re: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
In my opinion it's easier going in at Waterfall out at Audley. One reason being,when you head up to waterfall on the highway, you've already done a lot of the vertical meters with the help of the bunch. Both ways have some pain involved, there's no getting away from that. When you're at Waterfall yo...
- 09 Sep 2012, 13:29
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7704
Re: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
Sorry Anthony, ended up being a whole bunch of riders keen to bust a gut in the park and there was no stopping the pack. Did you do it solo or skip it? I've been soloing it for the past month and I must say I set a much more leisurely pace than the group today. The young guns were setting a cracking...
- 08 Sep 2012, 17:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7704
Re: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
John and I are both keen and we'll both be riding in the middies tomorrow. If you go with the fasties perhaps you can have a rest at the turn off till we catch up. What's your preference Waterfall or Audley? Perhaps in a few weeks we can muster up some masochists and tackle "the wall". Che...
- 05 Sep 2012, 20:00
- Forum: Road
- Topic: New Mid-Week Wednesday Club Ride - 6am to 8am
- Replies: 122
- Views: 31003
Re: New Mid-Week Wednesday Club Ride - 6am to 8am
Pity we don't have one of those face book type functions where pictures can be tagged with names. Be very cool for the socially inept amongst us like myself (I have trouble remembering my own name).
Great morning for a ride.
Great morning for a ride.
- 05 Sep 2012, 19:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Vuelta
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1914
Re: The Vuelta
24% gradient, savage!
- 04 Sep 2012, 12:52
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
Hi Anthony and Spiros, I'm keen to join forces. I've done the in at waterfall and out at Audley a few times now and am keen to do the reverse. Though if I get a longer leave pass from the family, I'm also keen to enter at Audley, get all the way to the ocean and then return and back out at Audley. W...
- 04 Sep 2012, 06:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
Great read agreed. I've been extending the Sunday Waterfall rides to include some RNP hills. There are some nasty little bumps. Both sides of Audley Weir are pretty steep. Last Sunday I turned right after the Waterfall decent and made it to Coaldale before turning back. The climb back to the park af...
- 03 Sep 2012, 22:32
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Cell Bib Shorts for 20 bucks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3519
Re: Cell Bib Shorts for 20 bucks
My Cell bibs arrived today, they seem pretty good, I'll give them a test run this week.
- 02 Sep 2012, 14:22
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Eleri wins E grade Waratah Vets
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4641
Re: Eleri wins E grade Waratah Vets
El Presidente, leading by example! Well done, big Kudos!
- 31 Aug 2012, 16:10
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Cell Bib Shorts for 20 bucks
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3519
Re: Cell Bib Shorts for 20 bucks
I ordered two pairs this morning
- 25 Aug 2012, 19:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 361574
Re: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Hysterical. I'll have to steal that one.
- 24 Aug 2012, 20:31
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Free to good home: Indoor Trainer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1731
Re: Free to good home: Indoor Trainer
Hi Greg, If you read this before tomorrow could you text me your address, I foolishly left it at the studio.
Cheers,
Philip
Cheers,
Philip
- 24 Aug 2012, 08:51
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Free to good home: Indoor Trainer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1731
Re: Free to good home: Indoor Trainer
I'm doing a photographic series of portraits of people at maximum effort on rollers or a trainer, that is the "art cause". Initial test shots can be seen here http://www.flickr.com/photos/philip_lemasurier/7343874950/in/photostream/ and here http://www.flickr.com/photos/philip_lemasurier/7...
- 23 Aug 2012, 19:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
I'll also be giving the fasties another crack, I just have to last a little beyond 25km to have achieved a PB. There is an upside to starting off a low base. At Waterfall I'll be heading back into the park, partly because I just can't get enough of 'them there hills', and partly so no one can see me...
- 23 Aug 2012, 18:13
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Free to good home: Indoor Trainer
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1731
Re: Free to good home: Indoor Trainer
If you want to donate it to a good 'art' cause, i'd happily take it off your hands.
I'm about to start my hard core training portrait series. I have a set of rollers but
I think a trainer might also be useful for those who are not used to the roller thing.
Cheers,
Philip
I'm about to start my hard core training portrait series. I have a set of rollers but
I think a trainer might also be useful for those who are not used to the roller thing.
Cheers,
Philip
- 23 Aug 2012, 09:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bicycle NSW vs Cycling Australia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2766
Re: Bicycle NSW vs Cycling Australia
$104 for an individual or $149 for a family. I just signed up the family as my 5 year old is now enjoying the bike too.
- 23 Aug 2012, 08:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bicycle NSW vs Cycling Australia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2766
Re: Bicycle NSW vs Cycling Australia
Thanks Guys,
I'll probably re join just for the insurance.
I'll probably re join just for the insurance.
- 22 Aug 2012, 13:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
Hi Rhys, What are you using now in the pedal dept? and what will you be asking for the Speedplays?
- 21 Aug 2012, 10:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bicycle NSW vs Cycling Australia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2766
Bicycle NSW vs Cycling Australia
Before joining DHBC I was a member of bicycle NSW. My membership to BNSW is now up. I am now a member of Cycling Australia. Is there any benefit to being a member of both or do I just let BNSW lapse.
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
- 20 Aug 2012, 19:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
I too have learned to hate that Bestic cnr, It has got the better of me to many times. Wish I'd done more research on pedals/cleats before I went with the easy shimano option. I may have opted for the speed plays. I remember being totally overwhelmed with all the speedplay options. I have been guilt...
- 19 Aug 2012, 17:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
I have Kiwi and Aussie passports,,, borders are a state of mind.But I think I might have to get NZ citizenship soon to make me happier on selected Sunday mornings in the future…
- 18 Aug 2012, 18:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: ALPINE CLASSIC 2013 - January 27th
- Replies: 39
- Views: 10903
Re: ALPINE CLASSIC 2013 - January 27th
I'm thinking about it, depends on how I do in the Fitz's Epic. I need to do that one in order to qualify for the classic, and I need to do it without too much pain in order to still want to do the ACE.
All will be revealed in the fullness of time.
All will be revealed in the fullness of time.
- 15 Aug 2012, 15:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Puncture minimisation tips
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2818
Re: Puncture minimisation tips
The physics is interesting. If you are riding on a perfectly flat surface then the harder the better, less rubber on the road = less friction. Whereas if there is any kind of roughness to the surface then that same high pressure becomes less efficient. Assume your tyres were solid and had no give at...
- 13 Aug 2012, 17:21
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
Except perhaps the fasties, who seem to be getting caught by the middies on a fairly regular basis..... Just sayin'.
- 06 Aug 2012, 13:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
Though don't change the name till after I ride with the fasties, i want to be able to say "I ride with the fasties"
- 06 Aug 2012, 13:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
as quoted from the DHBC web site. "Fasties: With an average speed of 35+ km/h, our fasties bunch is for fit and experienced riders who want to attack a long training ride; Middies: Average speed 31+ km/h. Not for new riders, our middies know the course well and press hard for the whole ride;&qu...
- 05 Aug 2012, 15:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
- Replies: 68
- Views: 13780
Re: Waterfall ride: Middies vs Fasties
Good on you Jon! I've also been toying with the idea of trying the jump. I've been coughing up a storm all week so I thought I'd leave it till next week, hopefully fully fit by then. My fear though is being the "slightly slower rider" and messing up the rhythm.
- 01 Aug 2012, 13:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
See you at the start, I think we start together and ride together for the first 30-40 km.I'm in for the extreme.
- 31 Jul 2012, 20:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
Signed up today for the 205km ride. Only to realize that the Gong is on the following Sunday. So perhaps the gong will only be a one way ride this year. See how I shape up I guess.
- 28 Jul 2012, 21:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The rules - Sydney style
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5354
Re: The rules - Sydney style
I have been known to follow polka dot jerseys for miles, heading well off course if necessary, just to wait for a hill on which to pass the said polka dot jersey. ;) Now please excuse my ignorance. If SPD's aren't permissible what are permissible? And what's the difference anyway? told you I was ign...
- 27 Jul 2012, 16:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gong Ride Sunday November 4
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7255
Re: Gong Ride Sunday November 4
I'm in, I hope to do there and back this year. Any suggestions for the best route back?
- 18 Jul 2012, 09:15
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its
I thought the fixie might slow him down.... I was wrong.You guys certainly went the long way, with some detours even. Well done all. Remind me never to go on an adventure ride when Mike is captain.
Great ride with a really good group.
- 11 Jul 2012, 20:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
Excellent, the more wheels I can cling to the better. Having said that though, I may still chicken out. 3300m is an awfully big number. They say it's the same as the sea to the top of Mt Kosciuszko and then half that again. I must be sick. How many laps of Akuna bay do I have to do to climb 3300m......
- 11 Jul 2012, 19:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its
Akuna Bay, West head
=================
Mike C - will not be sick
Andrew Burns - Fully sick
Philip - did it today, I'll do it tomorrow, then again on Sunday: I must be sick!
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Mike C - will not be sick
Andrew Burns - Fully sick
Philip - did it today, I'll do it tomorrow, then again on Sunday: I must be sick!
- 10 Jul 2012, 22:21
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13199
Fitz's challenge rides in October
Anyone thinking of doing one of these rides, or has anyone done one before.
I'm thinking of having a crack at the 205km one, 3300m of climbing, sounds like
fun.
http://www.fitzs.com.au/
I'm thinking of having a crack at the 205km one, 3300m of climbing, sounds like
fun.
http://www.fitzs.com.au/
- 22 Jun 2012, 19:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th
Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
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Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
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Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
- 21 Jun 2012, 21:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10
if we ride on the 8th put me down. I'll also put a vote in for West Head and/or Akuna Bay.
Love the riding out that way. By then I may even be able to keep up.
Love the riding out that way. By then I may even be able to keep up.
- 10 Jun 2012, 21:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10
While it damn near killed me it was a great ride, thanks for leading and organising.
Note to self, three weeks off the bike followed by 155km and 1500 vertical meters is not a good idea.
Note to self, three weeks off the bike followed by 155km and 1500 vertical meters is not a good idea.
- 07 Jun 2012, 18:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10
Fell off that wagon. Three cups today, each and every one a delight!Philip, how's the caffeine withdrawal symptoms ?
- 07 Jun 2012, 15:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10
The ride of Queens [birthday]
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Mike - max distance: ha ha
Todd - max distance: 140k, speed: middies
Noel - max distance: whatever i can cram in before lunchtime.
Philip - haven't been on a bike for three weeks, I'll be expecting pain.
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Mike - max distance: ha ha
Todd - max distance: 140k, speed: middies
Noel - max distance: whatever i can cram in before lunchtime.
Philip - haven't been on a bike for three weeks, I'll be expecting pain.
- 01 Jun 2012, 15:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure - Secret Adventure - 6am 3rd June
I'm good for a long weekend ride.
- 31 May 2012, 19:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure - Secret Adventure - 6am 3rd June
I'm always up for an adventure but alas I'm still off the bike for another week. Sorry.
If it's raining I'll be thinking of you brave souls (while I down another cup of tea)
If it's raining I'll be thinking of you brave souls (while I down another cup of tea)
- 31 May 2012, 19:40
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Woodgrain bikes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1002
Re: Woodgrain bikes
So cool! Kiwis rule!
- 29 May 2012, 16:11
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: work work
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1675
Re: work work
How do they know which stars are 'standard candles'?
- 27 May 2012, 21:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: LBS recommendation?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2330
Re: LBS recommendation?
I have found Bikerepairs.com in Murry St Marrickville to be pretty hopeless, I now trek into City Bike Depot in the city. They deal in Canondales so I trust them to know what they are doing with my Cannon, and they have been really great!
- 24 May 2012, 10:08
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: My old commuter
- Replies: 0
- Views: 725
My old commuter
If it doesn't sell it will be free to a good home. Weighs a ton, great for getting really strong!!
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 500wt_1413
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 500wt_1413
- 22 May 2012, 08:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Roller Questions?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2612
Re: Roller Questions?
Will I need a car? I could just walk backwards up the hill while shooting.If you want, you can drive next to me up any hill and take photos. I hit max hr with unparalleled ease. Provided you have a car that can go this slowly.
- 21 May 2012, 19:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Roller Questions?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2612
Re: Roller Questions?
Thanks Guys, as Pat (excuse me if that is not your name, these online names just make my already hopeless grasp of names impossible), anyway as Pat guessed I hope to take pictures of people "smashing it". In fact really close up, gritty portraits of riders at 'heart rate max'. I hadn't tho...
- 21 May 2012, 15:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Roller Questions?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2612
Roller Questions?
What are the pros and cons of rollers vs trainers? Are the rollers with resistance worth the extra money? and can you get up to anaerobic levels on them? To background these questions, I have an idea for a series of photographs, which if I go ahead with require me to buy, beg, borrow or steal some r...
- 20 May 2012, 19:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wet Waterfall
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3967
Re: Wet Waterfall
fasties "don't do rain".... classic! )
- 15 May 2012, 20:08
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Cootamundra Haycarters & Recovery: Sat-Sun 12th & 13th May
- Replies: 85
- Views: 31381
Re: Cootamundra Haycarters & Recovery: Sat-Sun 12th & 13th M
Congratulations Taylor on the ride and thanks for providing such a fantastic blow by blow report. An inspiration!
Rhys, great report too, sounds like a must do for next year. In the meantime I'll win lotto and buy us all some domestiques.
Rhys, great report too, sounds like a must do for next year. In the meantime I'll win lotto and buy us all some domestiques.
- 09 May 2012, 21:03
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: one way to earn a few Strava crowns
- Replies: 0
- Views: 604
- 09 May 2012, 20:27
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Next clothing order
- Replies: 27
- Views: 15055
Re: Next clothing order
Bib knicks (if you don't specify M/W I will assume M) $120 S M JoTheBuilder (WOMEN'S) L XL Skin suit (specify M/W and either long or short sleeves) $160 S M L Sleeveless Gillet (M/W) $90 S M L XL Wind Jacket (M/W) $100 S M JoTheBuilder (WOMEN's), Philip (Mens), L XL Fleece LS jacket (again M/W) $120...
- 07 May 2012, 18:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure rides 6am: 6th May - The Wall
May I hazard a guess, that even on your fixie, with a bung knee and a hangover you'd still not have been the last up the hills.
- 04 May 2012, 13:32
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Super-sweet bike light on KickStarter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1049
Re: Super-sweet bike light on KickStarter
very cool, thanks for the link. I've gone for the matt black one.
- 03 May 2012, 21:05
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure rides 6am: 6th May - The Wall
And who is currently the second fastest DHBC rider on Artillery Hill? None other than Justin B, so watch your back fella!Hey guys/gals, this is going to be fun. It's only a tad harder than Artillery Hill. Check the profiles;
Artillery Hill strava profile
The Wall strava profile
- 03 May 2012, 19:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Saddle Weary...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1177
Re: Saddle Weary...
Best not to go there Rhys, women are definitely tougher! You can argue all you like and then they'll mention "Man Flu" before delivering (excuse the pun) the child birth argument!.....Game over!
So Jo, we need you on "The Wall", "Winter is Coming"
So Jo, we need you on "The Wall", "Winter is Coming"
- 29 Apr 2012, 14:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 378633
Re: 2012 adventure rides 6am: 6th May - The Wall
Who's coming to explore....
"The Wall"
Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip -Slowie (when I need to be)
"The Wall"
Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip -Slowie (when I need to be)
- 27 Apr 2012, 18:04
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 2012 DHBC AGM - Thur 26th April 8pm
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5898
Re: 2012 DHBC AGM - Thur 26th April 8pm
All hail El Presidente!! Congratulations Eleri, and all on the committee.
Also a huge thanks to committees, past and present, on all the work you do in making this club a joy to belong to. I'm a newish muggins member who just likes to ride but please know your work is appreciated.
Also a huge thanks to committees, past and present, on all the work you do in making this club a joy to belong to. I'm a newish muggins member who just likes to ride but please know your work is appreciated.
- 25 Apr 2012, 20:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ride: Wednesday 25th April
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5746
Re: Ride: Wednesday 25th April
I'll go with
D, A, and C
D, A, and C
- 23 Apr 2012, 14:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Baturst (B2B) 22nd April 2012
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8018
Re: Blayney to Baturst (B2B) 22nd April 2012
I assumed Bradley made it over before the crash, which makes it an awesome time for him, I can only dream of that speed.. :( though I'll first start dreaming of your speed, also awesome, so watch your back young fella. ;) I missed most of the chaos as I was one of the last group to head up Rockley b...
- 23 Apr 2012, 13:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Baturst (B2B) 22nd April 2012
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8018
Re: Blayney to Baturst (B2B) 22nd April 2012
Here's what I could extract from the preliminary results (testing the limits of my spreadsheet skills). Very cool and made even more difficult by the fact not every one did the same course. Some did Rockley, some did part of Rockley and some missed Rockley altogether. Hats off to your spreadsheet s...