2013 Fixie Century 2013 ## 7th September##

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 05 Aug 2013, 10:28

Hi all,

It's that time of the year again. Time to get your fix(ed gear) of Tempetation action. We'll be once again heading south from Bundanoon on our annual pilgrimage to the mythical Tempe Velodrome. This year we are bringing the date forward a few weeks, 7th September 2013 which is fast approaching.

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This mark's seven years on from the first Fixie century (Grant the creator on the left).

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There's no need to hold hands but this event will be friendly and fun.

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But don't worry it will be a challenge, time to start fine tuning those muscles. Total distance will be over 180kms.

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Entry requirements:
• Must have a cycling Australia recognised licence and be part of an Australian bike club and if not a DHBC member must be able to prove such before starting
• Must be 18 years of age and fit enough to complete the designated distance and be able to prove so if haven’t before ridden a fixie century.
• If any known medical conditions must consult your General Practitioner on your health and be cleared to start.

Bike requirements:
• All bikes must be fixed with one single gear. Gears can be changed if a flip flop hub is available during ride. No freewheels allowed.
• All bikes must have 2 working brakes and enough brake pad to be safe.
• Steel is real baby.

Ride Rules:
• All riders must comply with road rules at all times.
• All riders are responsible for their own safety and if not up to the distance must get themselves home.
• Riders must comply with bunch rules and ride rules when needed.
• Australian standard helmet must be worn at all times, by all riders.

Cost:
Accomodation $50 PP for the night (not including breakfast)
Morning breakfast at the Cafe.

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 05 Aug 2013, 10:30

Details for booking yourself will be available soon!!

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 05 Aug 2013, 12:00

Thanks Simon!!

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 05 Aug 2013, 12:19

No need for a list just yet as places will be limited & not yet confirmed how many, booking details To come.

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 05 Aug 2013, 12:28

Lists are fun. ;-)

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 05 Aug 2013, 12:35

Not if there's more people on the list than places.

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Postby Adrian E » 05 Aug 2013, 20:07

I've had a very bad run with this event due to working at the Sydney Spring Cycle. I will not miss it this year!

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Postby mikesbytes » 05 Aug 2013, 22:39

Same date as the NSW masters championships

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Postby EricM » 06 Aug 2013, 09:27

Awww I'll be working. I'll be there in spirit !

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 06 Aug 2013, 11:32

Same date as the NSW masters championships
Yeah we had a lot of trouble with a date this year, when dealing with clashes and hotel availability. SO there is somewhere between 16 & 20 spots available in the hotel depending on how many couples we have. Otherwise there is also a local motel which has been used in the past.

So copy & paste to put yourself down. I'm still working on how we will pay but will be collecting money at least a week before the event.

1. Simon
2. Kevin L
3. Jo
4. Christian
5. Lindsay
6. Adrian
7. Lizanne
8. Tim

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 07 Aug 2013, 08:15

Updated list.

1. Simon
2. Kevin L
3. Jo
4. Christian
5. Lindsay
6. Adrian
7. Lizanne
8. Tim
9. Huw

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Postby Camilla » 19 Aug 2013, 14:19

Aawh. Can't make it this year :(

Mind you, I'll be riding the Pyranees that day so not a bad second place :)

Have fun y'all!

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 26 Aug 2013, 11:55

Hi all,

We are locked in for those who have confirmed. Booking made & breakfast at ye olde cafe is ready to roll! This year is looking like a great event.

If anyone else is interested people can be added but better sooner rather than later.

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 01 Sep 2013, 18:47

Hi All,

It is with great sadness that I announce that Christian and I cannot make it this year. Renovations beckon and with Christian's parents coming down for a visit we are on a too-tight time frame.

The list is short this year. Where are all the others? Pete T? John J? Alex? John?

1. Simon
2. Kevin L
3. Lindsay
4. Adrian
5. Lizanne
6. Tim
7. Huw

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Postby MtbAnt » 02 Sep 2013, 10:25

Hi girls and guys,

I'm booked into the Bundanoon Hotel and have +1'd at Ye Olde 'Cafe. I'll be at Central at 5 pm for the 5:25 pm train at this stage, if anyone else is gettting the train down late. Very excited!

1. Simon
2. Kevin L
3. Lindsay
4. Adrian
5. Lizanne
6. Tim
7. Huw
8. Anthony PB

P.S. where's Brownie?

Edit: also sad to see you can't make it Jo / Christian.

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 02 Sep 2013, 10:38

P.S. where's Brownie?

Edit: also sad to see you can't make it Jo / Christian.
Grand master Brown worked hard to make this date work, he was super excited yelling "Bring it" down the phone but was to later find conflicting family commitments.

I had 3 people harassing me to run this event & two have now pulled out but that's life. It is looking like the safest, easiest to organise and entertaining Fixie Century in the history of the event. It's the first time I can remember that we haven't had to worry about any individual entrants either not finishing or their bikes self destructing before the finish line & to add in the chaos of election day it will be fun.

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Postby Simon Llewellyn » 02 Sep 2013, 10:45

Hey Ant just to make it clear the ride is on Sunday the 8th, we go down on Saturday the 7th as usual.

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Postby MtbAnt » 02 Sep 2013, 15:53

Ha, thanks for the clarifier Simon, I'd assumed as such. I'm glad I won't be turning up a day late!

And yes indeed, such is life, I'll be glad to be there with fellow velominati!

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Postby Adrian E » 03 Sep 2013, 05:57

In!!! Just booked my accommodation.

Anthony... I'll try to make the same train as you. I'll be coming straight from work. I just came down with the flu so hopefully I'll be healthy by Sunday.

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Postby Camilla » 08 Sep 2013, 07:30

Only 7 riders! Maybe we should make it a split event and the rest of us can do it in mid October, which just happens to coincide with when I'll be back...

Have fun champions! It's going to be a quick one. I'll be thinking of you as I ride from Spain to France.

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Postby Camilla » 08 Sep 2013, 07:34

Only 7 riders! Maybe we should make it a split event and the rest of us can do it in mid October, which just happens to coincide with when I'll be back...

Have fun champions! It's going to be a quick one. I'll be thinking of you as I ride from Spain to France.


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