Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Colin Campbell

Forgot to add that I require adult supervision near plate glass windows at the Kurnell cafe.

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1. Todd V
2. Kerry V
3. Jo
4. Colin Campbell

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Todd, I would be very interested in the Kurnell ride if it eventuates - just make sure I am supervised near the windows in the Kurnell cafe (I nearly walked through one on Sunday!).

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Todd and Kerry heading to the Marrick for Waterfall(?); Nick and I were heading to Kurnell.

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A bunch of DHBC jerseys waiting at the CP horse gate just after 6:00am and James Rogers turning into Enmore Rd just after 8:00am.

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Johnj at Wardell Park, Cook's River, he returning from a Waterfall fizzer, I from out west, chatted about carb loading and flat tyres.

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Priceless!

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Jo finishing her ascending of Loch Ave in CP as Nick and I began our descending back to the ring of adrenalin fueled madness!

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An adventure ride for C25ers?! Excellent idea. Thanks Mike.

Excellent indeed!

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Admiring and celebrating 'the outstanding', is hard wired in us, it's a perfect demonstration of Darwinism. We celebrate the strong, the intelligent, the beautiful it's how we as a species have evolved. Knowing greatness is to a large part just genetic good luck doesn't make it any the less attract...

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Damned and Damneder

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1. Mikesbytes near Redfern Station, turning left toward the City

Yeh off to the gym. Nice raincoat Colin, which one is it?[/quote]

Sportful "Hot Pack" - ideal for keeping the older rider warm until the circulation kicks in!

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A trilogy of spotteds:
1. Mikesbytes near Redfern Station, turning left toward the City
2. Jo in CP (at least I heard her call out)
3. James Rogers turning into Enmore Rd as I turned off it.

Beautiful mist in CP.

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James Rogers starting CommuteA in Newtown.

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Have a great trip. Perhaps a slide-show night for the club when you return? But who would take the photos!?

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I stand guilty of stopping my wife from riding about 10 years ago when she expressed an interest (in her late 40's) in getting a bike and learning to ride. She had not had the opportunity whilst growing up on a remote tea estate in Ceylon. My 'winning' reasons were: roads too dangerous, nowhere to l...

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Eleri, Jo, Paulette and a full flock of photographed feminine DHBCers at the Paddington Gate in CP.

Beautiful morning - hope Nick and I didn't spoil the shot!

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For what it's worth .... Adventure rides used to be slow, meandering, inclusive events. They were at a genuine C25+ pace and could take all day (especially if ferries were missed). This ethos seems to have been replaced by a fast, large bunch training ride pace and mind set. Time to reset? Maybe th...

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Was spotted in CP this morning but didn't spot the spotter (JTB)!

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Thanks for the reassuring words Mike. Looking forward to the ride.

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"Most of these rides, while not quick (C25+) are quite long. Riders must of completed 3 rides to waterfall. If you a new but fairly fit, please contact the ride organiser and discuss. Most of the routes are designed to allow each of us to have fun at our own levels, for example the fast riders ...

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1) Mike C (couldn't think of anything witty to put beside his name)
2) JTB (just happy it's not a road race)
3) Anthony K
4) Keith W
5) Stuart (no ferry for me)
6) Rajiv
7) Colin C

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Tis the season for the Gap to creep in, up, down. Have seen some memorable fleshy flagrancies lately!

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Not so much lack of interest as lack of recent riding dented my confidence to be able to keep up. I would like to do the ride in the future and (importantly) enjoy it. Sorry Peter but it is Waterfall for me on Sunday too.

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Too wet so I am giving up hope, turning off the alarm and about to watch Le Tour. Back on the trainer tomorrow ... ugh!

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... and after you get set up you need some Sufferfest, especially if you have masochistic tendencies and a mop-able floor. I accept no responsibility for any self-inflicted pain that exceeds pleasure experienced during participation

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1. Mike - drinks coffee 2. Jo - still on standard crankset 3. Stuart - RNP Loop Only (Audley weir permitting; otherwise Waterfall In & Out). 4. Todd Vogel - addicted to good coffee (Coffee Alchemy in Marrickville). 5. Rajiv 6. Peter Bownes - likes a ferry ride 7. Anna (may probably just do RNP l...

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Pity about the rain. Is the ride cancelled completely or (hopefully) postponed to another Sunday?

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I actually tried to cajole a couple of other riders (who are more at my level) to join the ride, but they wussed out (Colin and Nick - shame on you!).

I really enjoyed my breakfast and didn't want to leave it on the road. But I do admit to failing Rule #5.

Great apocalyptic shots, Philip!

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1. Mike (might ride his fixie) 2. Todd (dont own a fixie and have no intention of purchasing one in the future!!) 3. Stuart (will miss Bundeena & the ferry - so basically a RNP loop for anyone interested) 4. Philip. May or may not do Bundeena but will roll out with you guys. 5. JoTheBuilder (now...

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Don't stop pedalling and don't celebrate early or it may all turn to poo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HULqaarehBo

Classic. For whom the bell tolls ...

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Ok, well I just managed to hang on for dear life with the 25s to Waterfall yesterday - speed is not my forte!

If you managed Waterfall, even just, you will manage Kurnell. It is easier, flatter and more scenically attractive! It's a good way to prepare for Waterfall.

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I like the idea of a Kurnell ride very much but what pace would such rides keep to (realistically)? Todd may have a different idea and it is his ride, but I would like it to be a no-drop ride thus pace dictated by the slowest rider; hopefully 25+kph. Of course, if anyone wanted to up the heart rate...

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Just looked to see if was a kurnell ride tomorrow. Will go to cafe to meet up with the slowies. But hit me up if you want to go to kurnell instead! Cool bananas. Bill Bill, Todd is going to post details next week confirming a Kurnell ride on Saturday 22 June. Intention is to meet Kerry and him at t...

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Garmlet: a Garmineer muttering "To update, or not to update, that is the question: whether 'tis Nobler on the bike to suffer the Swings and Errors of outrageous Strava uploads, or to take off the Garmin against a Sea of techno-troubles, and by opposing end them: to cease cadenced-measured-pedal...

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Thanks Todd. Glad people enjoyed the ride. Nick has set a precedent for coffee (he called it a "leisurely breakfast") at Brighton! A definite alternative must. I got stuck at the back, something I will try to avoid in the future, and yo-yo-ed back from Tarin Point: meaning I had very littl...

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Thanks Todd for leading. Apologies for the mix up and thanks to all for waiting at Bestic St. Slightly quicker than a cruise, but enjoyable! Low point: no coffee at Kurnell!

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Anna-g, we are going the Waterfall way. See you at Bestic St.

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Obligatory list:
1. Colin Campbell
2. Nick Gowing
3. Todd & Kerry Vogel
4. Pia
5. Rajiv (on the mend)

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Thanks Todd, hopefully a few more will join the peloton!

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Thanks Stuart, I have encountered time limits for editing on other forums and assumed it applied here!

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Of course that is Monday 10 June!

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Anyone interested in a not-too-fast ride to Kurnell on Monday morning with optional lookout climb or have a coffee? 6:30am MRC.

Obligatory list:
1. Colin Campbell
2. Nick Gowing

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A little late to the party on this one, but....... Garminatrix - a female cyclist who dominates the leaderboards Stravation - what one feels when they are not able to use Strava for a few days Never too late - I particularly like "Stravation"! Garminiac Arrest: HRM says you are having a h...

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"I am really showing my age as I don't recognise half these songs."

I only recognise the Talking Heads, Kraftwerk and Hendrix songs (and I can't use this forum to quote properly)!

Probably should add Old Man - Neil Young

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Respect...

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1. I got a Feeling - black eyed peas - Trouty
2. Titanium - Sia and David Guetta
3. Bad Influence - P!nk
4. Life During War Time - Talking Heads (I know I'm showing my age, I resisted Dylan)
5. Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix

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$70.00 transferred. Thanks

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Rajiv,
hope all goes well with your operation
Colin

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Thanks Jo, I didn't notice! Another seniors' moment.

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No trip to the Carribean, steak knives or DHBC bidon as a prize for the best answers!?

Perhaps the thread should be more prominently placed.

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Providing there is truth in you never being too old to learn, I would be interested in a riding skills course - braking, cornering and getting through barriers like those on the South Dowling St overpass (seriously, every Saturday it is always hit and miss for me).

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Hope everyone enjoyed the ride as much as I did. Was more C28-ish! Thanks to those on the front for setting a good pace that kept the bunch together.

Looking forward to the next one.

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Note: I have dropped a size after seeing Stuart's size chart. DHBC World Stripe Vintage ($72.10) small- Lizanne medium-Peter T, Anthony I, James R large-Peter Bownes, Stuart x-large- xx-large-Ted DHBC original Logo ($70) small- Lizanne, Camilla, JoTheBuilder, Marian, andrewm medium-Philip, Lindsay, ...

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DHBC World Stripe Vintage ($72.10) small- Lizanne medium-Peter T, Anthony I large-Peter Bownes x-large- Stuart xx-large- DHBC original Logo ($70) small- Lizanne, Camilla, JoTheBuilder medium-Philip, Lindsay large-Peter Bownes, Colin Campbell x-large- xx-large- Valley Wheelers ($70) small- Lizanne, J...

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Thanks Peter, the large sounds OK, especially with shrink and stretch.

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I've got a large Oregon Cycle Wear jersey and wear a large in every other cycling jersey.

Peter

Just to be clear, if I fit comfortably into a size Large current DHBC jersey I should order a large Vintage Jersey?

Colin Campbell

Yes, 6:30am at the Cafe - a minor detail I left out!

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1. Colin Campbell (only if accompanied by an adult who knows the way back)
2. Paulette - I know the way back.
3. Louise
4. Todd & Kerry
5. Marc
6. Rajiv Ramanathan (via Strava)

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Thanks, will do.

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Indeed I do... hang up my shoes, retire to the couch and bore the grandchildren with tales of the glory days, while drinking beer and getting fat.

It's called garminiscing.

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Garminheimer's Disease: continual forgetting to turn Garmin off (mild case), persistent forgetting to turn Garmin on in spite of programmed reminder (severe case), wondering what the thing with elastic bands on the handlebars is for (worst case) Garminimalism: Garmin with one screen showing one fiel...

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Attendees:
1. Colin Campbell (only if accompanied by an adult who knows the way back)

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... and being the sole attendee!

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Anyone planning/thinking about a 6:30am easy ride to Kurnell/Cape Solander on the 25th?

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Garminal: the condition of using all Garmin capabilities on a perfectly working Garmin on a perfect ride.

Straval: the condition of being at the top of the leader board on every segment ever ridden.

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Faux-Garmin: a smart phone equipped with the Strava app. The Garminless: the rapidly diminishing pool of riders not infected by a Garmin or Faux-Garmin, expected to soon be restricted to those riders only riding within in a satellite-free zone, e.g. those riders riding solely within the cross city t...

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Dougie, which do you have: Bachelor, Master or Professor of Garminology? Garmin: an electronic form of vermin (singular) that infects a rider. Garminade: the simple refreshment and spiritual/moral uplift gained from Garminising. Garmination: the desolation, despair and existential angst derived from...

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Garminised: data on Garmin uploads completely and correctly with 100% accuracy; the ride exists.

Garminated: no or partial inaccurate data on Garmin, upload fails; the ride never happened and you have joined the riding dead.

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Tried a drop of shampoo spread on my prescription glasses and the sunglass lenses, let it dry over night, buffed lightly and no fogging whatsoever for Sat. Slowies on a wet morning, just honest sweat in the eyes. Brilliant, will add conditioner and hair gel next time.

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Another article on red lights http://theconversation.com/seeing-red-w ... ghts-12916 with a commentary war that goes on and on and ...

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After eating eggs and talking about the Strava-Garmin reality vs ordinary memory in the rain at Kurnell, my Garmin failed and I lost the ride! Hope I don't lose the memory!

Thanks again to Simon, Tod and James for a smooth ride into and out of the rain. Looking forward to the next one.

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I am in. Hmmm, Waterfall on Sunday too ...???

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My optometrist sold me a pair of 720 Armour (www.720-armour.com) sunglasses with clear prescription insert and clear, yellow and smoky lenses, very similar to the Rudy Rydons. Slightly cheaper and the lenses are one-piece and very easy and quick to change whilst the pace-line is explained under the ...

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Sweet bike. Got a spare Garmin in the attic too?

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I support the veggie raffle; stopped eating road kill years ago.

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My optometrist sold me a $500 pair of sunglasses (including prescription requiring lens grinding) very similar to the Rudy Project Rydons (on which I had pretty well decided). They have a clip-in prescription piece that I chose not to have photochromatised and the clip-in clear, yellow, polarised da...

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Nozzle and Weiyun - thanks. First thing Monday a visit to my optometrist! I like the Rudy clip-on option as it frees up the choice of lenses and allows for a single update for the deteriorating sight of a deteriorating 60 odd year old.

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Thanks everyone. My choices have been whittled down to:

a. Aviators and break Rule #36
b. Rudy Rydons with prescription inserts and break the bank!

I will post my final decision.

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In order so far: Weiyun - agree with actual fitting rather than online guessing. Rudy recommendation noted. Thanks. Shrubb face - told laser not an option for my stigmata(sic?). Thanks. Philip - does the, what appears to be a close fit on your forehead, keep the wind out? Rule #36 by non-mention wou...

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Am looking for a pair of sunglasses that keep the wind out and can accommodate my visually-challenged prescription. Unfortunately I can't wear contacts and am a danger to the public without eye-wear. The interwebs overwhelm with options. Anyone found the perfect pair or an alternative solution - may...

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Having just ridden my first 2 Waterfall C25's I can't comment on the phase shifts, power failures and surges of those before me, but I would like to suggest another (once a month?) Sunday bunch ride: Kurnell C25. For the new (and older in my case) rider it is a vast and daunting chasm to cross from ...

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Handle: Colin Campbell
Name: As above
Bike: Fuji Touring 2011
Location: Newtown
Best known for: being another baby-boomer (born 1952) who has found the joy of riding a bike again after 35 years in the wilderness.

Started riding again in May 2012, with DHBC in November 2012 and still learning

Colin Campbell

Sounds good, count me in (weather permitting).

But I would still like to try a Waterfall C25 sometime soon, so hoping they don't disappear!

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Thanks Greg and Dougie. Let people know what you are doing seems fair enough. But drifting to the back from the front of the huge Kurnell bunch yesterday and then overtaking them would put a big dent energy-wise in a break away plan!

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A big thanks (as big as the peloton) to Jessica, Geoff, Simon and Jeremy for making my first bunch ride (other than Saturday Slowies) a totally enjoyable experience this morning. Looking forward to the next one - next Sunday!? Wondering what the etiquette or rules are for breaking away from the bunc...

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A great idea and sounds like just the ride I have been looking for before trying Waterfall! Looking forward to it.

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