Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Summary: Audax ride from Parramatta; out to Windsor; then into the Blue Mountains and back. 150km / 200km / 300km / 400km options

Key details (including start/finish, registration, route etc): http://api.ning.com/files/vnQhPUwEod2Yu ... IW2015.pdf

Suitable for: Strong 28s / Middies

Notes: People may wish to join for some, but not all, of the ride. Stronger riders to wait for others at the top of climbs

Current list - 300km option:
Adam W
Paul M


Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a club-sanctioned ride

Disclaimer: Please note that this is not a club-sanctioned ride

Actually it is - but the club is Audax which is also part of Cycling Australia.

And you usually can't just turn up. You need to register and pay online first. That said, the link didn't seem to be working for me.

It's not a club-sanctioned ride, because it's not a ride that has been sanctioned as an official ride of the club to which this forum relates.

You're right - you can't just turn up, and need to register and pay online first. That information is set out in the link in the "Key details" section of the original post (set out again for convenience: http://api.ning.com/files/vnQhPUwEod2Yu ... IW2015.pdf)

Sure - it doesn't relate to this forum but it's useful for people who may not know that Audax is part of Cycling Australia and that the same insurance and liability arrangements exist.

Which may all be a moot point now that the insurance arrangements changed a couple of years ago.

What I would expect from a sanctioned ride is that there is a thought out route, that there are some sort of safety arrangements in place and that the club takes on some liability.

But worth noting. If it is an Audax ride, then it's a good idea to note in the original post that it isn't free and people can't just turn up. Something I've discovered is that not everyone reads the instructions

Makes sense

More notes:

1) Register Here:
https://regonline.activeglobal.com/buil ... ID=1687712

2) For all but the 150km option you will need a reflective vest and 2 sets of front and rear lights. See Paul's link for details.

3) Paul promised that I can get the train home if I get sore legs.

I've posted in the adventure ride thread for a training ride people might be interested in...

I'm thinking of doing the River Ride next Saturday:
http://www.audax.org.au/public/index.ph ... dit&id=357

Were you thinking of the 150 or 200?

Either, but I've not done a long ride for a while and am not sure I can be bothered with the lights bizzo. That said, it would only take me 5 minutes to work out the lights and it's not like the 50km extension looks particularly onerous so I could easily be swayed!

I'd consider the 150 if I caught the train out to the start, then maybe do the ride home.
I'm not really sure what that extra 50 kms gets you, there's no extra hills or a massive change in scenery...
200 is probably pushing it for me anyway.

What pace you would you ride at (kph avg or finish time)?

I'd probably look to borrow Ted's car (2 bike racks). Or convince Eleri to come with her Prius (3 racks). I'd be ok riding out there, but not home. Too much traffic. So reversing your plan would also be an option for me. 150 sounds good. I like to go at a strolling pace while audaxing and enjoy the scenery. Something in the lower half of the 20kph range. But could go faster if people wish.

The 150km river ride looks interesting - may I join you on Sat? I'm ok to ride out there.

I'll start a list. I guess everyone will make their own way there (and back) or organise otherwise.

Audax River Ride 150, Sat 9 May 2015
http://www.audax.org.au/public/index.ph ... dit&id=357
Bring 2 bidons, 2 spares, pump, snacks and a little cash.
Pace looks to be fairly cruise-y. Course is mainly flat apart from 3 bigger hills incl. East Galston.

1. Camilla
2. Tim
3. Phil D

Note: this ride is conducted under the Audax Australia Cycling Club not DHBC.
You need to register before the event through the website above to participate.


Maybe we should make a new thread for this since it's not 'wing it west'?

Or we should just rename this thread to Audax NSW?
if we were to ride out, from where and what time would we depart?

River Ride: Saturday, 9 May 2015

Details: http://audax.org.au/public/index.php?op ... dit&id=357

List: 150km
1. Camilla
2. Tim
3. Phil D


Wing it West: Saturday, 23 May 2015

Details: http://api.ning.com/files/vnQhPUwEod2Yu ... IW2015.pdf AND https://regonline.activeglobal.com/buil ... ID=1687712

List: 300km
1. Adam W
2. Paul M

Audax website suggests we be at Waitara at 6:45 to roll out at 7am. May I suggest meeting at opp Enmore theatre at 5:05ish? I'm open to alternative suggestions.

sounds good to me Phil. 5.05 at the Enmore for the River Ride.

I was just going to switch this to a new thread as per Timich's suggestion but see that you've updated the title Paul. Thanks.

Although is it too confusing to have multiple rides intertwined?

Yep I'm tempted to join you for the 150km
on Saturday, I will decide shortly and if so I will meet at Enmore Theatre at 5.05am to roll out
Cam

I'll see everyone at the meet point, I'm going to be getting the train there.

This is a link to the Strava Route. You can download it onto your Garmin GPS (though you should also bring a copy of the cue sheet)

https://www.strava.com/routes/2277009

Weather looks like it should be a fantastic day.
Tim

List: 150km
1. Camilla
2. Tim
3. Phil D
4. Cameron - will be driving to the start

River ride May 9
Details: http://audax.org.au/public/index.php?op ... dit&id=357

Looks like we're all driving/training it to the start now.

List: 150km
1. Camilla - will be driving to the start with Cameron
2. Tim - will be catching a train to the start
3. Phil D - will be driving to the start with Cameron
4. Cameron - will be driving to the start
5. Michele Pezzutti?
6. Jo Troutman?

Wing it West: Saturday, 23 May 2015

Details: http://api.ning.com/files/vnQhPUwEod2Yu ... IW2015.pdf AND https://regonline.activeglobal.com/buil ... ID=1687712

List: 300km
1. Adam W
2. Paul M

I may come but will decide tomorrow. If I do I will drive and can take other people as long as they are taller than me and can bikes on the car.

I may come but will decide tomorrow. If I do I will drive and can take other people as long as they are taller than me and can bikes on the car.

I think that includes everyone in the club.

I may come but will decide tomorrow. If I do I will drive and can take other people as long as they are taller than me and can bikes on the car.

You mean strictly like Sagan? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y3nu5PkoyLc

How are those pain meds?

Yeah - just don't leave cleat marks on the roof.

Test ride tomorrow morning with the laaaadies.

Tim, Cam & Phil - looks like it's the 4 of us for the River Ride tomorrow. I'm excited! I've printed up maps & cue sheets for all.

Would I be able to leave a jumper in your car during the day Cameron?

I'm definitely out btw - enjoy yourselves!

Yes Tim of course mate, see you tomorrow
Cam

I will probably head out and do the 150km wing it west assuming I've recovered from my cold.

Nice one, Ben. Look out for Adam W & me at the start. I'll be in club kit

I'm tempted by the 150 Wing it West too. Assuming I don't come down with the cold that has been threatening me the last week!

How are people getting out there?

Hi Camilla,

I'll likely get the train out to Parramatta. I think Adam W is driving (from Cronulla)

Cheers
Paul

I'll be driving from Dulwich Hill.
I have a ute so could figure out how to secure bikes if need be.

Ute from Dulwich Hill sounds very tempting. Although the cold has come on a treat in the past 2 hours. I'll confirm on Thursday if I'm coming or not - feel free to give the seat away in the meantime though! I can always catch the train.

Looks like no trains out to Parramatta early on Sat morning. Therefore, might ride out (along Parramatta Road)

I'm out. Not feeling 100%. You can have the spot in Ben's car Paul.

I can give you a lift if you prefer Paul.
It's a dual cab ute so room for anyone else you might be thinking about the ride.

All good; happy to ride out there. Appreciate the offer though