Dapto - Dinnerville - Macquarie Pass Recon Ride 11th May

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Nozzle
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Postby Nozzle » 16 Apr 2013, 20:45

**Edited Post**

I'll be heading to Dapto on the 11th May for a test run on the Ken Dinnerville Course and trip up Macquarie Pass.

Details

Date: Saturday 11th May
Meeting Point: Central Station @5am (Platform 4 (May Change))
Pace: Middies
Distance: ~90km

Itinerary

5am - Meet @ Central

Take the South Coast Line train (CityRail)
Dep: 5:19am Central Station Platform 4, Sydney
Arr: 7:14am Dapto Station Platform 2

7.30am - Ride from Dapto <> Ken Dinnerville Course <> Macquarie Pass <> Robertson <> Return

Allow 4hrs for riding (3hrs anticipated + stop contingency)

11.34am - Train from Dapto

13.18pm - Arrival @ Central Station

Planned Route Map here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/193642660

NOTE: If you were keen to just do the Dinnerville Course let me know too. Welcome to tag along and turn around before we head to Macquarie Pass

Cheers,
Noel
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Postby JoTheBuilder » 16 Apr 2013, 22:24

I can't tell you if it's worth it for the coffee (as I don't drink it), but Robertson is definitely worth if for the Big Potato (Turd)...

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Postby Lizanne » 17 Apr 2013, 08:56

ride looks good. 5h is a conservative estimate, it took me 1.5 h to get from robertson to dapto at lazy touring pace. add extra time to get up the hill and coffee. 4-4.5 5 if you wanna take lots of pictures and relax it the big poo

oh ya, just in-case you didn't realize, you've added in a river crossing ( type -34.576815,150.726153 into google maps)

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Postby Nozzle » 17 Apr 2013, 20:14

ride looks good. 5h is a conservative estimate, it took me 1.5 h to get from robertson to dapto at lazy touring pace. add extra time to get up the hill and coffee. 4-4.5 5 if you wanna take lots of pictures and relax it the big poo

oh ya, just in-case you didn't realize, you've added in a river crossing ( type -34.576815,150.726153 into google maps)
I do recall a discussion we had a few weeks ago re river crossing so still in the back of my mind but doable. Can't see myself getting too excited about 'The Big Turd' so I guess revised ride time would be 4hrs (being generous). So arrival back at Dapto for the 11.34 train to Central for 1.18pm arrival.

Who's in?

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Postby mikesbytes » 17 Apr 2013, 20:49

Adventure ride has been moved, due to track repair. So 5th OK

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Postby rhys » 19 Apr 2013, 06:30

Put me in for tentative at this stage. Will be doing my first ride back today and see how bad I feel afterwards.

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Postby Lizanne » 19 Apr 2013, 08:15

yaaaaay!
Rhys is back! wanna do MC hills next week to train for this ride?

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Postby rhys » 19 Apr 2013, 08:42

If it's dry, most likely!

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Postby Nozzle » 19 Apr 2013, 13:38

I've updated my original post to include finalised date and timings. I'll start the list here. Please indicate if you wish to attend. If not doing the full ride or not riding the train please indicate.

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Noel
Rhys (TBA)

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Postby rhys » 19 Apr 2013, 18:53

Going to scrub myself from this early, sorry mate. Rode 15km today and it nearly killed me, now I am sick. Would be terrible company on a ride like this.

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Postby Nozzle » 20 Apr 2013, 18:56

I'm going to shuffle the date again due to Greek Easter commitments. Looks like the family have planned a get together for the 5th.

How does the 12th sound people?

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Postby Anthony K » 20 Apr 2013, 21:08

I Would like to join you.
Not sure I can match the pace but have wanted to do Mac pass for ages.

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Postby Nozzle » 20 Apr 2013, 21:59

I'm sure that I won't be racing along. Pace will be cruisy until the big climb. Regroup at the top. Mac Pass is on my list too so keen to tick it off. Your on the list for now....

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Postby Lizanne » 22 Apr 2013, 08:55

In! i think?
i get back from the UK saturday eventing, or sunday morning, i'm not quite sure. time zone stuff.
i'm also pending how bad the jet leg is.

so if i'm not there don't worry

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Lizanne!?

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Postby andrewm » 28 Apr 2013, 11:34

We do know its Mother's Day? I'm a definate no go.

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Postby Nozzle » 28 Apr 2013, 13:20

I'm doing something on the Saturday for Mums Day. Perhaps we could flip the ride to the Saturday 11th?

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Postby andrewm » 30 Apr 2013, 09:07

Sat cant work for me. I will not have the time for mac pass prior to dinnerville.

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Postby Lizanne » 30 Apr 2013, 09:46

good news is i'll be back from the UK, bad news is i'll be heading to Canberra... so i am now out

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Postby Anthony K » 30 Apr 2013, 12:07

I'm glad Andrew spotted that it was Mother's Day. That could have got ugly.
I can't do the 12th but I can do the 11th.

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Postby Nozzle » 03 May 2013, 06:57

Ok, I've updated the ride to be Saturday 11th May. I personally will need to reapply for a leave pass to cover but the day appears to be free. I still have Saturday 18th up my sleeve (so I think anyway).

Should this now suit anyone new please join the list...

Cheers,
Noel

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Postby Anthony K » 03 May 2013, 07:50

1. Noel
2. Anthony K

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Postby Nozzle » 07 May 2013, 09:46

Leave pass revoked. No date planned for now. Ill update this thread once I have a date.


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