Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 01 May 2010, 22:51

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... /10132.htm

The day before the Ken Dinnerval, so you can use it as a warmup.

Who's in?
- Mark L
- mikesbytes
- tbone

T-Bone · Postby **T-Bone** » 02 May 2010, 21:49

Should be fun........

weller · Postby **weller** » 04 May 2010, 15:55

I'll be there.

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 04 May 2010, 16:09

I did it a couple of years back and average speed in M4 was 41kph. Off memory Elite was something like 47kph

MarkL · Postby **MarkL** » 06 May 2010, 22:12

The day before the Ken Dinnerval, so you can use it as a warmup.

Who's in?
- Mark L
- mikesbytes
- tbone

A double challenge!!

41k av sounds a bit tough thou

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 06 May 2010, 22:24

Its a fast circuit, you'll be fine Mark

MarkL · Postby **MarkL** » 08 May 2010, 23:01

Ok, think l'll still keep an eye out for your wheel

And step up the training

geoff m · Postby **geoff m** » 12 May 2010, 23:44

I met the President of Penrith Panthers Cycling club last night at the Cycling NSW AGM and he encouraged as many of our club members to turn out for various events they run, including the Sydney Road titles. This closes on Sunday. As Mike says its pretty fast.

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 13 May 2010, 08:43

The circuit is about 3kph faster than Heffron

And Joanne take note.... NO HILLS

weller · Postby **weller** » 14 May 2010, 13:47

I'm in!

Also entered Wagga on the Queens birthday weekend (it's a good race)

shrubb face · Postby **shrubb face** » 16 May 2010, 19:41

Ok im in for this.

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 16 May 2010, 20:21

Come on guys/gals, this is your chance to gauge your ability against the best in Sydney and others from NSW & ACT. Entries close tonight

Karzie · Postby **Karzie** » 16 May 2010, 20:37

I'll be at a wedding in Canberra, shame to miss such a flat course.

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 21 May 2010, 13:38

Hey Mark can I get a lift?

MarkL · Postby **MarkL** » 21 May 2010, 18:53

Sorry Mike, Amy has the seat for the Saturday and Sunday.

Now that l'm keeping this car for some time l'm going to look into some racks which will increase bike capacity by 1 or 2. That would be near ***** bike rating

weller · Postby **weller** » 24 May 2010, 18:03

Mike

I can give you a lift if you like.
Let me know

Craig

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 24 May 2010, 18:03

Yes please

weller · Postby **weller** » 27 May 2010, 08:23

Mike
I've come down with a bug and am feeling likr %#@$ at the moment. If I don't improve today, I will be a scratching for Saturday, so you may need alternative transport.
Sorry for the hassle
Craig

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 27 May 2010, 10:10

Sorry to hear that mate, take it easy and get better

orphic · Postby **orphic** » 27 May 2010, 15:45

How many km's is the circuit? Seems pretty short for something called road titles. And flat?

shrubb face · Postby **shrubb face** » 27 May 2010, 16:20

Its a 5km circuit, which makes the mens elite race 100kms. Due to the nature of the circuit its always fast, 50+ kms hour average.

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 27 May 2010, 16:36

5k per lap

Postby **Stuart** » 29 May 2010, 15:06

Woooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooo - Joanne (trouty) takes gold in WM4 - awesome result and given the way Jo approaches her training a very fitting result. If only her dedication would rub off on me just a little bit ....

disclaimer: ** Joanne is my ever lovin' partner **

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 29 May 2010, 15:11

Congratulations Jo !!!!!!!!!

Simon Llewellyn · Postby **Simon Llewellyn** » 29 May 2010, 16:37

Great result. Well done Jo!!

Postby **Eleri** » 29 May 2010, 16:39

Yes - great result captain! Now I'm really nervous.

wallman · Postby **wallman** » 29 May 2010, 16:55

Chapeau Jo! I thought you didn't ride in the wet?

Peter T · Postby **Peter T** » 29 May 2010, 17:00

Hot Laps!

Well done Jo.

Peter & Michele.

Trouty · Postby **Trouty** » 29 May 2010, 17:17

Chapeau Jo! I thought you didn't ride in the wet?

I don't, but it stopped raining and when I talked to Mike Clement on the phone - he said it wasn't raining in Penrith - so I had no excuse. During the race of course it rained and it was horrid. When we finished it looked like I did a mountain ride. For those riding tomorrow, make sure you are smart enough to bring a towel and some warm dry clothes.

T-Bone · Postby **T-Bone** » 29 May 2010, 17:54

Well done Jo!!

In the Elite men, i managed to hang in there for 50km before dropping off the back as my legs were getting more tired with each lap. Average speed was 45.2km/hr when i pulled out. Alex managed to stick in there until the finish (100km), though he did say he almost came off on the last corners.

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 29 May 2010, 19:20

MMAS04 Dudes 10 laps - 50k
- Lacey DNS (MIA)
- Decker 4th
- Clement DNF 49.2k completed
- Weller DNF 49.2k completed

This has to be the slowest MMAS04 race I've ever been in. I was late getting my self ready and did zero warmup, not that it was problem because the initial pace was so slow that I went to the front so to try to generate some heat in my legs. Pace floated between 40 and 30kph and some of us decided that we might as well have a crack at a break, so at a predetermined place, one of the riders attacked with the 3 DHBC riders, but we were reeled in pretty good, then the St George rider turned up, who to my knowledge was the fastest rider, so I said to him "where were you when we did our attack? We needed you", his response was "I got a flat and spent the last 2 laps chasing.

Throughout the race there were various attacks, I tried twice myself. None of them succeeded.

Last lap and I was sitting in 2nd wheel and then eventually Ian went past into the lead, so I moved onto his wheel, the pace slowly increased and then coming over the bridge with 800mtrs to go, I lost the front wheel and crashed, taking out a plastic bollard in the process. Craig crashed into me and his bike ended up on top of me and a third rider went down too. Sorry Craig.

What happened in the last 800mtrs, Ian will need to advise. The St George rider won as expected and Paul Meehan took second. Ian unlucky to be just outside of the medals.

geoff m · Postby **geoff m** » 29 May 2010, 19:40

Bad luck Mike and Craig. Sounded like a great ride given the conditions. Are you guys OK? And Dinnerville Mike?

Great (and safe!) finish Ian

Trouty......what can I say, other than get in that car with Camilla and we will see you tomorrow at Dapto! Fantastic

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 29 May 2010, 19:52

Can someone SMS me Craigs mobile number.

I'm unlikely for Dinnerville, will make my mind up 30 minutes before the start

williamd · Postby **williamd** » 29 May 2010, 20:05

Good on you Jo.

Bad luck Michael and Craig

shrubb face · Postby **shrubb face** » 29 May 2010, 20:06

I had a pretty good race. Despite turning up late and having no warm up except rolling from the car to the start line, I felt pretty comfy for most of the race. Was involved in one small break, when Sam (sydney cc) attacked off the front and i followed his wheel, but the others who came with us wouldnt work and we were quickly caught.

I tried to get up the front on the last lap for the sprint, but there was a lot of riders bumping shoulders, who didnt want to let anyone past them. I was about mid pack going through the last corner on the last lap, and had the back wheel slide out on me. I was very very close to high siding but somehow managed to stay up, and in the process scare everyone behind me.

Wish I had on been on the front for the sprint as my legs were feeling quite good.

MarkL · Postby **MarkL** » 29 May 2010, 22:07

MMAS04 Dudes 10 laps - 50k
- Lacey DNS (MIA)

Yeah, l thought it's going to be wet so just played it safe - also it was a long day at work on Friday

Craig and Mike - l hope your ok.

Alex, l would have liked to see you in your slide, well done staying upright.

WELL DONE JO

Dinnerville tomorrow

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 29 May 2010, 22:13

Unless a miracle happens overnight, I'm out of Dinnerville

MarkL · Postby **MarkL** » 29 May 2010, 22:33

Injuries not too serious Mike?

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 29 May 2010, 22:36

I'll know in the morning. I'll take my bike and I'll take a camera and shall see which one I will be using.

weiyun · Postby **weiyun** » 29 May 2010, 23:31

Fantastic results! Brilliant Jo... You have been formally upgraded to "Fast Coach". Take it easy on the downed riders.

weller · Postby **weller** » 30 May 2010, 14:04

must say......not happy Jan!!!!
As mentioned it was a slow race and I was tres shabby early on (been off colour all week), as the race went on I was feeling better and better. I was in a great position coming into the finish (although I did have some hesitation as I did not want to jepardise my handicap at Wagga) but was taken out in the crash (note to Mike - stay off the white lines in the wet!) and then was hit from behind. AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!! Minimal skin lost, but a buckled back wheel, derailed seat and a scratch on the new Baum. After 'molto' cursing I got back on and finished about 7th I think.....what could have been????
As they say, "if you don't fall off you are not trying".

Trouty · Postby **Trouty** » 30 May 2010, 16:06

must say......not happy Jan!!!!
As mentioned it was a slow race and I was tres shabby early on (been off colour all week), as the race went on I was feeling better and better. I was in a great position coming into the finish (although I did have some hesitation as I did not want to jepardise my handicap at Wagga) but was taken out in the crash (note to Mike - stay off the white lines in the wet!) and then was hit from behind. AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!! Minimal skin lost, but a buckled back wheel, derailed seat and a scratch on the new Baum. After 'molto' cursing I got back on and finished about 7th I think.....what could have been????
As they say, "if you don't fall off you are not trying".

A bit of bad luck....and a bummer about the scratch on the "new" Baum. At least no scratches on the "Old" Craig. It was pretty wet and horrible out there. We had a crash in our grade as well with a rider getting knocked cold out for a few minutes. Best of luck in Wagga.

weller · Postby **weller** » 30 May 2010, 17:47

You are right - better a scratch on the new frame rather than a fracture of the old femur! Also well done on the win - bet you are glad you took Mikes advice and showed up!

Trouty · Postby **Trouty** » 30 May 2010, 18:35

Just some quick picks that I saw from the day of DHBC, I just looked for pics with red:

Alex Gasping for Air

Mike and Ian:

Craig Ian and Mike:

Craig again (this one is a goody)

All images courtesy of Ernie Smith Photography

Postby **Stuart** » 30 May 2010, 18:59

and here's one of Joanne at the finish - leading group two

all photos by Ernie Smith Photography and linked to directly from his website:

orphic · Postby **orphic** » 31 May 2010, 17:11

Congrats Jo, that's an awesome result. You must be really pleased - especially after putting up with the conditions!

Love that photo of Alex. He does that face on purpose for the camera you know...

shrubb face · Postby **shrubb face** » 31 May 2010, 20:15

i was yawning......

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 31 May 2010, 22:19

i was yawning......

VO2 max

jimmy · Postby **jimmy** » 01 Jun 2010, 05:32

i was yawning......

That means that you are nice and relaxed. Always a good sign if you are sitting in the bunch. Watch the Olympics, it isn't uncommon to see the starters yawning, a sign that they are very relaxed.

James

shrubb face · Postby **shrubb face** » 01 Jun 2010, 23:25

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... tm#Results

Ha, apparently i beat Scott law. Not sure if he was actually in the race or not, but according to the results I did.

timyone · Postby **timyone** » 02 Jun 2010, 11:15

nice work Alex! ok i see why little law was dropped after 50 at the dinnercup race, he won the 19's the day before. It must be hard backing up as a scratchy

mikesbytes · Postby **mikesbytes** » 02 Jun 2010, 12:31

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... tm#Results

Ha, apparently i beat Scott law. Not sure if he was actually in the race or not, but according to the results I did.

It also shows me as finishing despite that I stopped 5mtrs before the line, got first aid and then rode back the other way, ie I didn't cross the line.

T-Bone · Postby **T-Bone** » 02 Jun 2010, 17:24

Doesn't actually specify whether riders finished or not, as i'm in the results too. Does indicate i wasn't the first to pull out though.

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