DHBC Criterium at Dunc 2/12/2102 7:30am

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 13 Nov 2012, 12:20

Hi all DHBC racers,

It is time for another club criterium! It's been a while and the time has come to get together for some club fun and races those bikes. This event will be special we are attempting to get up and running a DHBC National Road Series team next year and this event will be used to raise much needed funds for a licence.

All club members with a racing licence are welcome and the more that come the more grades we will be able to create making it fairer for everybody! It is also time to create a new lap record so we will be running a one lap screamer! SO come along have some fun enjoy some relaxed racing and help the club support young up and coming racers progress to the next level!

Criterium: Sunday 2/12/2012
Location: Dunc Gray Criterium circuit
Start time: 7:30am- 8am
Expected finish time: 8:30am-9:30am
Cost: $10 entry ($5 for racing & $5 donation towards NRS team which if you are broke do not need to pay)
Prize money: nil.
Who can race: any DHBC member with a racing licence

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The plan is that everybody meet at Marrickville Rd Cafe at 6:30am as usual & ride out together race & ride back.

Riders will need to enter through the pedestrian gates as the main gates will be locked. For driving you will need to park on the street

If anybody chooses to drive out or is coming from another direction & doesn't know where dunc Gray is; here's the map:
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?id=29416

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Postby Derek » 13 Nov 2012, 14:08

Hi Simon,

I love the idea, is it possible to get a day license?

Thanks,

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Postby mr mojo » 13 Nov 2012, 17:21

That sounds like great fun but not sure if I can make it due to a Xmas function.

Any idea what time we'd be back at Marrickville ?

A DHBC NRS team sounds awesome so i am still keen to donate even if I'm not able to make it on the day.

Cheers
Spiros

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Postby geoff m » 13 Nov 2012, 21:46

Its a short course, and very fast, and quite varied. Much harder than Heffron Park. The ride out and back is also quite a good one, and fun to do in a big bunch. Those wanting to have a different ride, but not yet with a racing licence, would be welcome to ride out and back and watch the crit.

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Postby geoff m » 13 Nov 2012, 21:52

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Classic shot! Perfect example of sucking wheel.

The domestique is quite exhausted, signs of stress, showing all over his face.

The protected leader is in good form, fresh, and smiling at the camera, preparing for the post ride interview.

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 14 Nov 2012, 20:37

Hi Simon,

I love the idea, is it possible to get a day license?

Thanks,
G'day Derek. I've looked into one day licences before and they have proven to cost more than what they are worth unless for very big events the price comes down. Last time I checked they were around $40. Probably what Geoff suggests is best ride out and have a look or head out to heffron park & check out what Crit racing is all about. Unfortunately with the dangers there is no 'try before you buy.'

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Postby Dougie » 14 Nov 2012, 21:24

Derek, i did a couple last year and they were great fun. i felt super safe

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Postby Eleri » 15 Nov 2012, 05:05

Derek, it's also in the window of renewal for racing licenses so if you upgrade now I think you get the rest of this year plus all of 2013.

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Postby rhys » 16 Nov 2012, 19:30

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The protected leader is smiling
Trouty's race grimace often looks like a smile. In this case though I think you're right.

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Postby Eleri » 17 Nov 2012, 09:25

She would be smiling even more if she closed that gap a little. More benefit to be gained!

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Postby Trouty » 17 Nov 2012, 18:08

Trouty's race grimace often looks like a smile. In this case though I think you're right.
I'd like to confirm this is one of the few times I'm smiling!......but caught sucking wheel again.

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Postby Trouty » 17 Nov 2012, 18:10

G'day Derek. I've looked into one day licences before and they have proven to cost more than what they are worth unless for very big events the price comes down. Last time I checked they were around $40. Probably what Geoff suggests is best ride out and have a look or head out to heffron park & check out what Crit racing is all about. Unfortunately with the dangers there is no 'try before you buy.'
How can it be dangerous Derek ......with me smiling like that. Dive in, get a race licence, you will get fit before you know it.

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Postby Stuart » 19 Nov 2012, 11:00

Derek, it's also in the window of renewal for racing licenses so if you upgrade now I think you get the rest of this year plus all of 2013.
Eleri is Correct: renew, upgrade or buy now and be race licensed till 31/12/2013

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Postby Johnj » 01 Dec 2012, 16:15

Which way does the bunch ride? I'd like to join at Croydon, which would be easy for me if people go along Liverpool Rd.

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Postby mikesbytes » 01 Dec 2012, 16:54

Croydon rd

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Postby marc2131 » 01 Dec 2012, 17:39

Croydon rd
Which side of Croydon Road? I am coming from the Ashfield side. Will u guys be going past the Ashfield Swimming Pool, Elizabeth St first?

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Postby AndrewBurns » 01 Dec 2012, 21:32

Yeah I live in ashfield so I'd like to join around croydon too, about what time? Is the racing cancelled if it rains (looking like it might)?

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Postby MarkL » 01 Dec 2012, 21:37

Hi Marc.
The way I've ridden out to DG previously with The Club is Mville rd, New Canterbury rd, cut across to Milton st then along Georges River rd.

As far as I'm awhere the route hasn't changed.

A past jump on point has been the cnr of Milton & Georges River rd.

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Mark

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Postby MarkL » 01 Dec 2012, 21:43

Yeah I live in ashfield so I'd like to join around croydon too, about what time? Is the racing cancelled if it rains (looking like it might)?
It would be 6:35- 6:40 at Milton & G R rd.

I hope the route hasn't changed :shock:

Cheers,
Mark

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Postby marc2131 » 01 Dec 2012, 22:32

It would be 6:35- 6:40 at Milton & G R rd.

I hope the route hasn't changed :shock:

Cheers,
Mark

OK see u all there. I expect JohnJ and I will be there - cnr Georges River Rd and Milton St, Ashfield.
marc

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Postby Johnj » 01 Dec 2012, 22:35

Righto, cnr Georges River and Milton it is. Unless the weather is crap, in which case I'll be in bed.

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Postby mikesbytes » 01 Dec 2012, 22:46

Sorry got Cryodon rd confused with Georges River Rd

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Postby T-Bone » 02 Dec 2012, 05:38

Racing has been cancelled due to rain.

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Postby Strawburger » 02 Dec 2012, 06:02

Bugger. Waited for 20mins on cantebury road with no sign of riders. Checked the forum, a couple of drops appeared and went home.

We don't need a rain dance to get rain, just schedule a DHBC crit and we are guaranteed it!

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Postby marc2131 » 02 Dec 2012, 06:23

Andrew B, JohnJ and I waited at the cnr of Georges River Rd and Milton St, Ashfield until 7pm. Then Andrew checked the DHBC website and said it was cancelled.
Ironically, it is now 7:19am and I believe the dizzle has stopped.

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Postby T-Bone » 02 Dec 2012, 07:22

It was a difficult decision, with the weather just hanging around in a borderline state. The radar was showing a reasonable area of rain, so we decided to call it, taking into consideration safety on a wet track (especially on the tight bottom corners).

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 03 Dec 2012, 09:21

Sorry everybody we had to cancel yesterday. Dunc Crit circuit is very dangerous in the rain. I am looking at good dates to re-schedule. might be just before Christmas or early January.

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 03 Dec 2012, 09:27

You waited until 7pm Marc? That must have got kinda boring... ;-)

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Postby marc2131 » 03 Dec 2012, 10:24

You waited until 7pm Marc? That must have got kinda boring... ;-)
Correction, slip of the fingers. Not PM, but AM. :shock:
Besides, had John and Andrew for company. :cry:


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