2012 Adventure Rides

[Nozzle]

Oh yeah, any chance of getting a link to the planned route? Could find the 2009 fixie century route.

[mikesbytes]

Hi Noel, my MCCC mate is working on the details of the route, however a reasonable number of K's will be within reach of Campbelltown or Meangle train stations, so an early bail is possible

[mikesbytes]

[Philip]

The ride of Queens [birthday]
=========================
Mike - max distance: ha ha
Todd - max distance: 140k, speed: middies
Noel - max distance: whatever i can cram in before lunchtime.
Philip - haven't been on a bike for three weeks, I'll be expecting pain.

[mikesbytes]

Philip, how's the caffeine withdrawal symptoms ?

[Philip]

[mikesbytes]

Hey the weather forecast looks best for an inland ride on Sunday

[andrewm]

[Nozzle]

I'm keen for a ride still in any direction.

[mikesbytes]

The ride of Queens [birthday]
=========================
Mike - max distance: depends on coffee consumption
Todd - max distance: 140k, speed: middies
Noel - max distance: whatever i can cram in before lunchtime.
Philip - haven't been on a bike for three weeks, I'll be expecting pain.
Anthony K -


MapMyRide didn't luv me this morning, I gave it a hug but it still gave me the cold shoulder. So I've done some jpeg's

....

[jonboy]

Mike

At a rough guess, any idea what time you might be back in Marrickville?

J

[mikesbytes]

Um

5 hours riding
1/2 hour break
1 hour contingency
1/2 hour mucking around
==
7 hours total

That puts us on the 1:07pm train that arrives at Wolli Creek at 2:11pm

[mikesbytes]

Dry and sunny in Picton

[weiyun]

You hard core lot! Post some photos when ready.

[Anthony K]

Too hard core for wimpy me. Well done kiddies.

[timothy_clifford]

Was it the Adventure ride group I passed at around 6:10am this morning on the Princes Hwy just neat the Cook's River? I was in a yellow spray jacket, waved, someone saw me and gave me a "Who the hell?" look. Kudos all the same.

[Nozzle]

i bailed at 5am. Was raining out and my bed was warm....

[mikesbytes]

[mikesbytes]

Ride of Queens Ride Report

Stage 1 - Marrickville to Riverwood
Phillip, Todd and I decided to head out to Riverwood and make a decision from there. Once there, it was clear that the while the road was damp, the ride was going to be largely rain free.

Stage 2 - Motorway
Relatively easy ride, no wind problems, low traffic, no rain. Just before exiting Todd got a flat, caused by a staple


Stage 3 - The Burbs, Old Razorback, Picton
No wind, no rain and once past the city limits, dry roads. Todd got flat #2. We took the Camden bypass and went of a really long bridge, presumably there to avoid floods. I made a small navigation error, but picked up another road that took us to old razorback, which I think is about 4k. The guys hit the hill about 75mts in front of me. After about a K I came upon Todd and he didn't say anything, it was total focus. A bit further up the road I came upon Phillip who looked at me with an "where did he come from". Then Phillip went for KOM, except it wasn't KOM. A bit around the corner and the steep bit came, to Phillip's disgust....
In Picton, we went to the burger bar, the same one used on the 2008 and 2009 fixie century and scored a big breakfast/coffee deal. By this time the sun was providing some well earned sunshine.


Stage 4 - Picton to Nattai
This was unknown territory, none of us had ridden Barkers Lodge Rd and it turned out to be nice road, low in traffic, with one surprise hill. Sadly the 3 legged dog wasn't to be seen. I was sooo tempted to stop at the stool selling honey, what's an extra 1/2 kilo.

At the lookout

Other visitors at the lookout

Stage 5 - Homeward bound
The dry conditions continued as we made the best of the section after section of downhill and powered thru to Camden, this time going thru the town centre and onto Campbelltown train station where we managed to pick up an express train after only a 4 minute wait, dropping us at Wolli Creek train station at 2.41pm

[Philip]

While it damn near killed me it was a great ride, thanks for leading and organising.

Note to self, three weeks off the bike followed by 155km and 1500 vertical meters is not a good idea.

[marc2131]

Where did all that rain go?

[mikesbytes]

The rain was largely coastal, we were inland

[mikesbytes]

Have to say that I was impressed with Todd and Philip, they powered thru that ride. When I'm preparing for Grafton to Inverall later, they should come for a 200k ride.

Back to Adventure rides, perhaps we could go for Northern Adventure in July

What do you think?

[weiyun]

West Head deserves a visit!

[mikesbytes]

A plan is forming

[Nozzle]

Is July 8th still vacant? Can we add a trip to Akuna Bay / West Head? I can't really lead the ride as i only vaguely know the way.

[Philip]

if we ride on the 8th put me down. I'll also put a vote in for West Head and/or Akuna Bay.
Love the riding out that way. By then I may even be able to keep up.

[mikesbytes]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie

[Nozzle]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie

[jonboy]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8

[Philip]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!

[Eleri]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam

[andrewm]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.

[Stuart]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
Stuart - has never owned a fixie

[Anthony K]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
Stuart - has never owned a fixie
Anthony K last rode a fixie in 1976 and will go to West head with many gears and a freewheel.

[PeterOS]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
Stuart - has never owned a fixie
Anthony K - last rode a fixie in 1976 and will go to West head with many gears and a freewheel.
PeterOS - Would like to have a fixie

[Stuart]

I'm out. TdF viewing the night before will rule out an early start for any type of riding.

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
Anthony K - last rode a fixie in 1976 and will go to West head with many gears and a freewheel.
PeterOS - Would like to have a fixie

[Camilla]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
Anthony K - last rode a fixie in 1976 and will go to West head with many gears and a freewheel.
PeterOS - Would like to have a fixie
Camilla* - won't be riding her fixie because last time she did Mike said she'd be fine but omitted to mention the small matter of Galston Gorge

*Assuming I can drag myself out of bed after the TdF (i.e. don't wait)

[Eleri]

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
Anthony K - last rode a fixie in 1976 and will go to West head with many gears and a freewheel.
PeterOS - Would like to have a fixie
Camilla* - won't be riding her fixie because last time she did Mike said she'd be fine but omitted to mention the small matter of Galston Gorge

*Assuming I can drag myself out of bed after the TdF (i.e. don't wait)

I know I won't be able to drag myself out of bed so I've bailed on this ride (and taken the chap with me).

[mikesbytes]

Akuna Bay and West Head route - click for biggies

Out
- Marrickville to Harbour bridge - 9k - Harbour bridge thru Spit Bridge - 10k - Wakhurst parkway to Powderworks rd - 17K

Around
- Powderworks rd to Akuna bay - 25k - Akuna bay to West head - 16k - West head to Narrabeen - 27k

Back
- Narrabeen to Spit Bridge 14k - Spit Bridge back to the city via Parri rd - 9k - then Home - 9k

[Nozzle]

Looks like a great ride for tomorrow. With any luck that 'possible shower' decides not to make an appearance.

Mike - Any idea of the total distance? Is it about 120km or so?

[PeterOS]

I'm looking at a bit of a sleep in tomorrow so unlikely to be there.
Have a good ride anyway.

[mikesbytes]

I'm sorry, I haven't managed to clear the bug I've got. I felt better this morning, but have gone down hill as the day progressed.

I've moved the ride to next Sunday, the 15th.

Weather forecast says 30% chance of rain, so perhaps its for the better anyway.

[Camilla]

Get well Mike! Rug up and have some broth!

I wasn't going to be able to make it tomorrow anyhow - a looming deadline at work. But I'm out next week too as I'll be in Melbourne, delivering said loomer.

[Nozzle]

Next Sunday is racing with SUVelo. I'll be there instead.

Get better soon Mike.

[Anthony K]

Two lessons for Anthony,
1. check the forum BEFORE going to bed the night before an adventure ride.
2. Marrickville rd is cold and lonely at 6 am without any friends.

[mikesbytes]

Sorry Anthony

[AndrewBurns]

This thing still going ahead? Sounds like a nice ride and I think it will be a nice day.

[mikesbytes]

Yip sure is

Akuna Bay, West head
=================
Mike C - will not be sick

[AndrewBurns]

I'm still considering racing instead but if the weather is nice (which it should be) I think I'd be up for a nice long ride.

Akuna Bay, West head
=================
Mike C - will not be sick
Andrew Burns - Fully sick

[Philip]

Akuna Bay, West head
=================
Mike C - will not be sick
Andrew Burns - Fully sick
Philip - did it today, I'll do it tomorrow, then again on Sunday: I must be sick!

[Anthony K]

Akuna Bay, West head
=================
Mike C - will not be sick
Andrew Burns - Fully sick
Philip - did it today, I'll do it tomorrow, then again on Sunday: I must be sick!
Anthony K

[Marco_A]

Been riding with the DHBC for about 8 month now but this will be my first adventure ride if I join. Forgive me if it's already been mentioned but what's the route and what sort of pace does the bunch ride at?

[jonboy]

Akuna Bay, West head
=================
Mike C - will not be sick
Andrew Burns - Fully sick
Philip - did it today, I'll do it tomorrow, then again on Sunday: I must be sick!
Anthony K
John H

[jonboy]

[Stuart]

Water Note: I was out at Akuna today. There is no longer water available at Illawong Bay in the park - the taps have had their handles removed. The bloke in the gatehouse said the water was contaminated. The Toilets are also closed but are replaced with portaloos. BTW, the bloke got very annoyed when some Turramurra guys took a slash behind the closed toilets. You'll probably need 2 bidons but I guess there's probably water at the marina at Akuna itself. Enjoy.

[AndrewBurns]

So what time are we meeting tomorrow, 6 or 6:30? 6:30 would be nice

[mikesbytes]

6am

Water available at Church point

[AndrewBurns]

Looks like it's going to be windy tomorrow, see everyone at 6.

[paul]

I be along too,
See you at 6.

Paul

[mikesbytes]

Beautiful day for a ride



Here's the data

[jonboy]

Thanks again Captain Mike.

A fantastic ride and my first time ever to West Head. A magnificent place - well worth the pain.
We all rode out of our skins today. Over 140 kms of hills, hills and more hills.

John

[Anthony K]

What a great day on the treadly. Great scenery, great company and for me a few PB's:
- Most kilometres in a day
- Most vertical in a day
- Most gels eaten in a day
Still smiling, thanks Mike, thanks everyone else.

[paul]

Thanks Mike,

Great day out on the bike.
Big respect to the fixie riders, Mike and David.

Paul

[marc2131]

Wow, 140K + hills
Legends.

[mikesbytes]

Next time your mates talk to you about Akuna bay, West head, the conversation will be something like this

Mate: "I did Akuna bay and West head"
You: "did you take powderworks rd?"
Mate: "No"
You: "Oh"

Photo's taken by Anthony

West head stunner


Rumors that I was tired were entirely untrue


Breakfast in style at Church point

[Stuart]

You guys certainly went the long way, with some detours even. Well done all. Remind me never to go on an adventure ride when Mike is captain.

[Philip]

[mikesbytes]

is about and you can have more fun when your using the correct , so to make sure that no one is disappointed, we have for this ride.

So when sitting on your bike and you look down, if you see something like , then this is the ride for you. Still confused? then is your friend

Introducing the 2012 Non Fixie Century

Its on Sunday 6am Nov 18, so have your bike for an early start, there's a new special route based on some of the best Adventure Rides we have had

Here's the photos from previous non fixie centuries adventure rides

[JoTheBuilder]

I reckon that's for me!

1. Mike
2. Jo

[Philip]

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip

[GregPankhurst]

Well, that's one way to find out if the new saddle is genuinely more comfortable. Are we metric or imperial century for the non-fixie?

In, with the caveat that the missus is having a tooth extracted the day before, so it will depend how she pulls up.

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg

[Anthony K]

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K

[jonboy]

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H

[mikesbytes]

@Greg she won't be able bite back when you say you have a date with the Delightful Hansom Beautiful Cyclists

[GregPankhurst]

Clearly you've not met my wife

[Camilla]

Dang. I've got a friend's 40th the night before. But four horus sleep should be plenty yeah?

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla

[adrian]

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L

[andrewb]

[mikesbytes]

[mikesbytes]

Non Fixie century route







Note: First leg edited, google maps had us riding along a bush walking track

[Karzie]

Mike, the url seems to be the same for each of those options, ie Wiseman's to Windsor.

[Stuart]

I'm ride leader that weekend so I'm out.

[mikesbytes]

[mikesbytes]

OK, Non Fixie century route fixed (pun not intended)



Breakfast

St Ives to Wisemans via Bobbin Head and Berowra Waters




Lunch



Catch train home from Windsor Train Station

[GregPankhurst]

I don't know most of that terrain very well Mike.

In terms of climbing there's:

The climb out of the Spit
West side of Bobbin Head
West Side of Berowra
Probably a bit out of Narrabeen lakes (?)

Anything else?

[andrewm]

[mikesbytes]

There's a climb out of Narrabeen lakes, its long but doesn't bite

The Second half the ride is easier than the first half. IE we start with the real fun and then switch to princess mode after lunch

[Johnj]

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. Andrew B (maybe)
10. JohnJ

Mike assured me this morning that the pace for this ride would be "social". So if any other slowpokes want to join to keep me company....

[mikesbytes]

Guys/Gals, yes the pace for this ride is social. The stronger riders can challenge themselves on the hills and enjoy the view while the others make it to the top

[andrewb]

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. JohnJ

not me this time.

[AndrewBurns]

Why not, there has to be at least one Andrew B in every ride...

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. JohnJ
10. Andrew Burns

[andrewm]

leave pass purchased.
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. JohnJ
10. Andrew Burns
11. Andrew M

[jonboy]

I'm out - I have removed my name from the list. Leave pass relegated to a Waterfall ride. Have fun.

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. Camilla
7. Adrian L
8. JohnJ
9. Andrew Burns
10. Andrew M

[adam]

Hmmm... that's longer than I thought. Best do it anyway.

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. Camilla
7. Adrian L
8. JohnJ
9. Andrew Burns
10. Andrew M
11. Adam

[mikesbytes]

The weather forecast for Sunday is a shower or two. I'll keep an eye on the forecast and keep you posted

[MarkL]

I'm in, hoping the forecast improves.

1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. Camilla
7. Adrian L
8. JohnJ
9. Andrew Burns
10. Andrew M
11. Adam
12. Mark L

[mikesbytes]

[Camilla]

I might be out Didn't get enough work done this week and can't afford a whole day off.

[mikesbytes]

The weather is looking great, see you in the morning