Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Simon Llewellyn

February: DHBC Omnium club Championships.; likely date 11/02/2012. get ready to ride the new olympic format omnium in one afternoon!!! March : Legs of Steel - omnium. Riders are only permitted to ride a steel framed bike. No carbon fibre or aluminium will be permited. Racing will be in the format o...

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Great night last night! Thanks to everyone who came to help out, particularly Ian and Linda for bringing the PA, Dad & patty for looking after the bbq & Ondrej for supplying the beer! I believe that we drunks over 50L last night, last I heard. Great racing by everyone. Well done to all those...

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For anybody who is planning on coming but not racing or if you are bringing your partner, I am always looking for helpers. Also if you can come down early for the junior carnival starting at 4pm to help out that would be great too.

Cheers Simon.

Simon Llewellyn

If it's raining tonight we will still have a bbq & rollers if anybody is motivated. Ondrej dropped in some celebrations drinks in last night, so there will be some bernards available.

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Where: Tempe velodrome When: Thursday the 22 of December What time: Racing will start at 7pm sharp , gates will open at 6:15pm. Who can come: Racing is designed and sanctioned for everyone in the club with a racing licence. Races: as in original & yes we will have the a BBQ with suitable beverag...

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Here's an odd one, it looks like the velodrome is made of a shiny surface like vinyl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSsD_pnFvQc&feature=related A south american explanation for the madison swing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=iDCXs62XGlU Finally an incredible atmosphere at the Gent si...

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Hi all, This one is a fantastic event and strongly recommended. Outdoor cement track, about 270m from memory. I planned to go, I just have to confirm my availability. Event No:11256 Illawarra Track Open Promoter: Illawarra CC Event Date: Saturday 17 December 2011 Venue: Wollongong Velodrome, Princes...

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I think I might run this one on a Thursday night close to Christmas. There isn't an abundance of available dates leading up to Christmas. A nice relaxed event in the Christmas week with bbq could be good. I'll give it a bit of space from the Christmas carnivals.

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Hi all, In the final round of the 12 months omnium calender we have hit the Christmas omnium! This will be a fun event aimed at capturing the Christmas spirit with a few fun events! The events this year will be the 1. Santa's Sled flying team sprint series.. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/i...

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I think his speedo has hit max & estimated that cadence.

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Here's the blog!

http://fstopsydney.com.au/?page_id=7

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I have been enjoying the photo reviews of the year being displayed by cyclingnews.com at the moment. This is one by Jered Gruber. Here's the link: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/photos/gallery-a-year-through-the-lens-of-jered-gruber/197503 http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/...

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Just as a guide, here's a video of Victoria Pendleton she hits about 75km/hr behind the motorbike in her flying lap! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1THJ3h1snt4&feature=related Just so you don't say that is impossible here is her secrets; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj84FNsRdH8&feature=rel...

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Broken chain.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=504U_9yH ... re=related

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Lindsay is going to book the track for this Saturday 18/11/2011.

Racing will start at 5:30pm. We will have a bbq. Not sure about the motor bike yet but we have some fun racing anyhow.

Cheers Simon.

Simon Llewellyn

It's interesting though Alex that your times were not at all different, there was only 0.10 seconds difference from the explosive start in the finals to the consistent ride in qualifying. It's almost like it doesn't matter how you ride the race it will still have the same outcome. I remember last ye...

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Hi all,

Here's some good photos which were taken on Monday night at the velodrome.

http://www.outlandphoto.com/Other/Velod ... 95_LLSWT9H

The bloke is writing a blog, so I'll put up a link when it is done.

Cheers Simon.

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I had the one lap screamer penciled in as a 'will definitely do' & was trying to work out how to get out of work early for the Keirin, but I was just looking at the dates and I may not be able to do either as I may be moving house. That's a bit disappointing but hopefully I can get some time out...

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Looks like a lot of fun!!!

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http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/DHBCTS2011.jpg After a years break. Yesterday saw Team DHBC Sprint return to action for the 4th time in five years with the introduction of two new riders. As with any team event the first hurdle is always finding three riders available on ...

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I really enjoy running these events and have done for a few years now. Generally it is a combination of me, Lindsay & Dad who organise them all. Then this year it has been a great blessing that we have a number of commissaries who have taken turns running the events on the day & to have pare...

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I only participated in one of these events so its hard to pick three. Maybe you could have added the adventure rides for the non track/fixie riding, non-racing members to at least have a chance to vote for something :wink: I was going to add in other events but the poll only gives you ten options &...

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I thought since we have managed to stage an omnium every month this year, a 7 part criterium series and the always successful fixie century it is a good chance to reflect on what people have found to be the most fun events of 2011. I have allowed 3 votes so you can choose your 3 favorites.

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Yeah I'll work on this one next but I might move the start time to 5:30 pm to avoid the heat and it is better for me.

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Hey Dougie, As someone who has had a lot of little minor mishaps over the years and few major prangs ending in surgery, I don't think that there is necessarily much you can do about the sorts of crashes you are having. The one thing I have learnt over the years however after a couple of small mishap...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLl5fvrw0BY&sns=fb world cup highlights There's something very strange about that track, it doesn't appear to transition from the corner into the straight very well and seems to make it very difficult to stay low and ride a straight line. In the madison when they ...

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If it rains tonight we will have halloween rollers & order pizza.

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Blast from the past... http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/NSC_0089.jpg Sprint qualifying 2009 http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/NSC_2782.jpg Christmas carnivals 2009 http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/IMG_1999_64_1-1.jpg Muswel...

Simon Llewellyn · Re: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm*** Only two more sleeps!!!

Only two more sleeps!!!

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Wow that's a spectacular break! Doesn't say much for BMC. What size frame are you looking for?

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Last night was the NSW State 1km TT championships. On paper there was something like 10 starts but only 7 of which showed up to race. In my life I have ridden many kilo's and I remember my first ever state title as such. Back then I was young and nervous riding brand new pista's with borrowed TT bar...

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Hi Simon,
Assuming I can find a loaner bike for the event, I'll be there!
Cheers
Adrian

I'm sure there's a spare bike down there.

Simon Llewellyn

Glow sticks arrived today so we all ready for go!! I just have to check that the velodrome is booked.

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I think that's me out, I've only got a 0.5w headlight

I would think that most lights will be sufficient, having never done this before I'm not sure how much visibility each rider will need. I know the accumulative effect will be powerful.

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I can get green cylume sticks and maybe red ones from work if you want. I have ordered the glowsticks but the more light/colours we have the better. Cost of racing will be $10 to cover the cost of the track and glowsticks. Please start to get your lights together. The better the lights, the safer t...

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I entered the B team & messaged Patty to enter the A team. Looks as though there is only 2 elite teams anyhow and they may extend entries. there are 5 U19 teams or so if they combine it.

For the B team I have me, Anthony P & Nathan.

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To get this event kicked off the first DHBC round will be at the Halloween omnium.

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I've been looking for glow sticks and these look pretty good. We could tape one to the bike and put a few in the back pocket, the cost of racing will go up.... But the fun will go upper!!! http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/glowsticks.jpg http://www.glowsticksltd.com.au/glow-...

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Halloween Omnium. I know we are a bit behind the times & I will trial a week night event but it is easier to run the evnt when it is already dark and is a date that works for me; Thursday night under lights omnium. For this event racing will take place with no overhead lights and instead riders ...

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Ok. I've penciled in a date for this one that doesn't clash with anything that I can see & works for me. Whether or not it will be motorized with be dependent on me getting a rider. But date & time as followed assuming that there is no issues booking the velodrome. Where: Tempe velodrome Whe...

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Looks like fun racing (Simon's idea, not mr Muscles...). So Simon - will this be the Saturday prior or do you mean Monday night, the actual night of Halloween? At the moment I'm flat out & am working Monday night, so it may not be for a while, though we could do Wednesday night. I'll have a loo...

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I really don't see the need to have this discussion, I recall a rear derailleur going thru a wheel a while back, but I don't seem to see the need to have the rider or owner splattered all over the forum about it. I'm happy to leave it at this Sorry Mike, I didn't want to have a discussion about you...

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We've missed you at the track recently Tim. You must be getting closer to being able to ride on a trainer?!

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Sorry but I disagree that the problem was chain tension, the primary problem was a worn chain on a new sprocket. It could have been, I was just told that the chain looked loose by a number of different people but irregardless both problems equate to maintenance issues. The real issue is trying to p...

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I am still trying to work out a date for this one, I think it could be a very fun event and great way to get an enjoyable long ride in.

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Pete, Chris and I on the train http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/joskinner28/IMG_0348.jpg Mark and Mike on the train (can you see the rip in the jersey?) http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/joskinner28/IMG_0350.jpg You all look a bit too happy to be in the dire straights of needing a tra...

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the problem with the car is we are taking 4 bikes & 5 people. It is going to be a tight sque
eze & im not sure how we are going to fit.so taking bags down group may not be possible. Andrew may be able to fit it. We will have ample room for taking bags back though.

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Food requests have been emailed to the cafe. Anthony & Tim if you back to me I'll forward your orders.

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For a bit of fixie century trivia & being the 5th century, I had a look back and found the start list from the first Century back in 2007 to see who had ridden all 5. Here it is; http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/fixie.jpg From L to R: Garth, Grant, Ross, Matt, Eugen, Si...

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1. Driver- The Highland Fling Brekkie 2. Simon Llewellyn -The Bike Shoppe Brekkie, coffee 3. Jessica Llewellyn - The Highland Fling Brekkie (with poached eggs and no butter), Coffee 4. Nathan -The Bike Shoppe Brekkie + juice or coke (but no butter thanks) 5. Michael Clement - Free Range Eggs - scram...

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Ok updated list. 1. Driver- The Highland Fling Brekkie 2. Simon Llewellyn -The Bike Shoppe Brekkie, coffee 3. Jessica Llewellyn - The Highland Fling Brekkie (with poached eggs and no butter), Coffee 4. Nathan 5. Michael Clement - Free Range Eggs - scrambled on toasted turkish bread, Coffee 6. Christ...

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Ok here's the breakfast menu so if you paste what you want next to your name you are more likely to get it on the day otherwise I will choose some options. & put whether you want tea or coffee. I said I would put the order in tomorrow. Hot Drinks Coffee Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha, Picc...

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Ok here's the latest; There will be a car going down but will have limited room for bags as we are trying to fit everyone (with their bikes) in who cannot leave earlier on Saturday. On Sunday the car will be empty and have the usual availability to carry bags back to Sydney. SO if you plan to ride i...

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Sorry beer boys, would of love to come but I believe i am also working.

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Keep us posted on the date; I'm also away on the long weekend. PS - I love the photo of the steel bridgestone bikes with DA hubs on the wheels I was going to hold this event this weekend but there was too many people away. I'm not sure now when it will run. I was going to have the halloween 'night ...

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Hey all, Entry level track bikes are at the lowest price I have seen them this year. I don't know that I would recommend an avanti as a racing bike for anyone serious but if you are looking just to get into the sport there are options; 52-54cm; created in green; $400 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Avant...

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So after 7 rounds; 3 ridden, 3 washed out & 1 not participated. Here's the final standings, I wrote previously that the count back would go on wins so I've added the count back results, interestingly on both occasions the person with less wins has more places so it depends on what is more valued...

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Well another month and another tough decision to be made. I spoke to James (road captain) today & we decided that tomorrows Criterium is Cancelled . The weather forecast says showers and rather than making the decision tomorrow morning it is better just to make it now. Sorry to anyone who is kee...

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I see that the weather forecast for Sunday is rain!!!

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In celebration of Novemberfest.. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/Oktoberfest-in-Melbourne.jpg This year DHBC will be running the motorized Tim Trial Championships! http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/SanJoseVelodromeRace1937.jpg So prepare your musc...

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Is this happening tomorrow night or was it postponed?

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All good. Track booked. See you all Sunday!

Simon Llewellyn

Rode up Stanwell Park -> Stanwell Tops hill today in 39-25. Blowed if I know how I rode it in 81" last year, it was hard enough using 39-25 Last year I rode up it on 69" and found it to be a tough climb, then earlier this year I rode up it on 81" to test the waters, I didn't find it ...

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I'm waiting to sample the Gambrinus Lager, Budejovicky Budvar & Starobrno Lager!

I'm loving the Bernard beer!!

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Hello all DHBCer's, This is it; time for the finale after 7 months of racing!! So it's time to get out of that arm chair and get ready to race! The point score remains very tight and anybody could win. http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q136/iniquitythroughsin/SDC10205.jpg http://i135.photobucket.co...

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Hey all,

I was over talking to Al today & he mentioned that he has booked the accommodation for Grafton this year but said he did not know who was planning on going???

So if you are planning on making the trip and need accommodation it is time to make it known.

Simon Llewellyn

No good. I would love to race Bright & I thought this year would be the year.

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ok. updated start list with withdrawals.

Start list

DHBC Red
1.Bill
2.Ian

DHBC White
1. Christian
2. John

Jittery Joes
1. James F
2. Tim L

Ireland Green
1. Simon L
2. Tom

Bernard Beer
1. Matt W
2. Patty

????? Jersey
1.Hugo
2. AlexD

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Hey Lizanne this doesn't mean you've gotten out of doing the 150 laps! Yep Simon 5pm is good for me too. Matt - Im not sure what Tinkoff yellow is? I don't have any yellow gear? At this stage an appropriate outfit is my only problem :( I've got two tinkoff jerseys. They may be abit big but I'll bri...

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On consensus tonight, we have changed the start time of the madison to 5pm . I have also had people more express interest in riding, so we will run a not as fast points race for newer riders starting at 4pm. Start list DHBC Red 1.?? Bill 2.?? Chris DHBC White 1. Christian 2. John Bernard Beer 1. ?? ...

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So assuming that everyone on the list races we just need one more different jersey. Start list DHBC Red 1.?? Bill 2.?? Chris DHBC White 1. Christian 2. John Bernard Beer 1. ?? Andre 2. Michel Jittery Joes 1. James F 2. Tim L Ireland Green 1. Simon L 2. ?? Tom Tinkoff Yellow 1. Matt W 2. Patty CSC Je...

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We will aim for the 3/09/2011, 7:30pm start, gates open 6:30pm

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ok updated provisional start list. Start list DHBC Red 1.?? Bill 2.?? Chris DHBC White 1. Christian 2. John Bernard Beer 1. ?? Andre 2. Michel Jittery Joes 1. James F 2. Tim L Ireland Green 1. Simon L 2. ?? Tom Tinkoff Yellow 1. Matt W 2. Patty ????? Jersey 1. Lizanne 2.Alex ????? Jersey 1.Hugo 2. ?...

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i vote one for the 10th althought a late 3rd will be good. how did christian steal Alex? and why am i the only B??? maybe i won't do any baking :cry: Nathan's Wedding is on the 10th & the Sydney Metro track champs, ruling out tmost people. That's just a guess at what I think will probably be be...

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Here's my suggested start list for everybody who has expressed interest. Start list DHBC Red 1.?? Bill 2.?? Chris DHBC White 1. Christian 2. Alex C Bernard Beer 1. ?? Andre 2. Michel Jittery Joes 1. James F 2. Tim L Ireland Green 1. Simon L 2. ?? Tom Tinkoff Yellow 1. Matt W 2. Patty B teams ????? J...

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Unless the racing starts at 7pm, I won't be able to make the 3rd.

7pm under lights could be fun.

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So to propose a team, add the name using the jerseys you will be wearing. Here's a few suggestions.

Teams.

DHBC Red
1.
2.

DHBC White
1.
2.

Bernard Beer
1.
2.

Ireland Green
1.
2.

Tinkoff Yellow
1.
2.

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Maybe the 3rd of September could be good.

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Was there an arguement against racing on Saturday afternoon so as no to clash with the regular Sunday ride or other training rides ? The reason I chose Sunday when we first developed this Crit a few years ago was this: - Most people were doing so much cycling already that to add another ride/race i...

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hey there.. for what its worth, id split the road racing into two seasons, summer and winter. each series four weeks long, racing back to back weekends. summer racing saturday afternoon, dgv, crit style, 35min, handicapped, primes, winner takes all. points are awarded for road position. your crit c...

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I waited at the corner of Georges River & Milton till 7.0am but no one came so I went home. Doesn't that get a point ?

Sounds fair enough. updated.

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Hi all, Here is a simple poll just to get a sense of levels of interest in future Criterium events that the club will run. I just want to get an idea of what people want in terms of Criterium racing. If there is a strong consensus I can change what we are running or trial something new. You can vote...

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Irregular events will always have attendance issues, especially one that is limited to a relatively small group of participants. I've found that events tend to be successful depending on the excitement for them. For example the fixie century has been an irregular event that runs annually, it doesn'...

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As you know Simon I was out adventuring ( although I bailed at the 'gong as planned) - I'll be at the final round. One thing for me is, the track is really not that interesting. Short & fairly boring. Now, if we could use Lansdowne instead .... I have thought about this in the past, one problem...

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In the month of September as part of the omnium calander it will be the DHBC Club Madison Championships. After the success of the points race it is time for the second club championship of the year after the kilo. This round will be a 50km event, made up of 150 laps of Tempe Velodrome. There will be...

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I remember the last time it got to this and we were struggling with numbers to keep this event going and we did. I also realize that E/F grade was out on an adventure ride & would have raced had they not been. Numbers for the omnium yesterday were down quite low too. Since I had to get up a 5:45...

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Round 6 cancelled due to insufficient numbers. Simon S attended so was given one point and DOugie a point for last month. One round to go! Point Score - A/B 1.John 19 1. Simon L 19 2.Tim 17 4.Mike 14 5.Charlie 13 6. Matt 12 7.James 7 8.Mark 5 9. Alex C 3 10.Simon C 2 C/D 1.Bart 30 2.David O 27 2. Am...

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I think 1 points is fair & Dougie should get 1 points for his efforts last month in the interests of fairness which makes it much closer going into the final round.

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Im at the track. I reckon it rained here less than an hour ago. It is slick, wet and has puddles on the track. The bottom corner is a mess. Birds are drinking from puddles at the start line. I rode a lap anyway. How many points do I get? Sorry Simon about cancelling, there wasn't going to be anyone...

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no starters leaving the cafe. Crit will need 2b cancelled. Sorry 2any1 who drove out.

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Crit wil hopefully run tomorrow morning. I'll post on the day early, 5:45am or so if it is off.

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Omnium is looking to be all go! Andre dropped around the prize this morning. So we will have some amber sports drink to celebrate this amazing event! If rain approaches the bbq will happening and we will get some rollers happening.

Hope to see you all there...

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I'm confused. Does the bunch you grade yourself actually have any impact on how far you ride or is it planned to break up into more than one bunch defining the grades? Or is this discussion for the fun of defining Mike's level of fitness?

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As we are now coming towards round six and a lot of rounds have rained out. There are a lot of people tied on points and in order to decide the final placings, count backs may be needed. For this competition count backs will done on first who got the most 1st places in their grade over the seven rou...

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Congratulations to Mike on another convincing win and second grand tour win for the year! Final Results: KM Competition 1. Mike 2512 2. Lizanne 1298km 3. Julio 510km 4. James F 492km 7. Jo Skinner 404km 6. Tim Llewellyn 350 7. Eleri 327km 8. Dougie 282km 9. Andrew B 297km 10. Adrian 233km 11. Simon ...

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From the look of the weather forecast - http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydney.shtml - we're buckley's of getting on

You know if there's ever another drought we will just need to run another Crit series, forget rain dances!!!

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Here's a very nice track bike!!! Will need chainrings/cogs to get back to a racing gear but otherwise a great buy!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Kerry-Hopkin ... 500wt_1156

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1. Lizanne- Small/meduim 2. Mike - Large/XLarge 3. Tim - Medium 4. Peter T - 2x small/medium 5. Andrew B - small/medium 6. Eleri - small/medium 7. Alex D - small/medium 8. Mark L- small/medium 9. Jo Skinner - small/medium 10. James F - small/medium 11. Tim Llewellyn - LARGE 12. Christian - small/med...

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Is that Benny elliot winning that sprint?

Yep. But it was for second place not the win. The more important thing at the time was that, Benny Kersten was on my wheel.

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I spoke to James; road captain & we will leave this as the aimed date becuase it is now too late to schedule it for this weekend and if we cancel it we will lose another month, which is imparacticle if we are having another Crit next month anyway. There is always a chance of a clash with every e...

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