Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

FAswad

Hi

If only it were that simple. There are sections (at least maybe 2, if I remember correctly) where you will be going at or under 15kph.

yeah u betcha - lilke if it's doable, like 40kms of paceline at 40kmph right? that may not be doable

hills?

FAswad

Are you absolutely sure about that? Now you really need to join us next Sunday. Explain to me how, you are going to replicate the benefits of a 90km ride which goes through the RNP and averages 34km/h in a single short training session. Quickly breaking this ride down in my head, I say you probably ...

FAswad

Weiyun I take issue with your statement re. junk training miles. Junk training miles are when you are doing 4 hour rides every day at endurance training speeds. On the other hand, I'd like to invite you on one of my solo or small group Sunday rides and I am absolutely certain that you will change yo...

FAswad

Was a good ride. Hope you get well soon Jimmy. Had a flat on the way in just as I got off the M5, and it was panic from there onwards to try and make it to Mazza's on time. After realising it was impossible, Eddie and George led the way through some short cuts and we joined the group just before the...

FAswad

Thanks all. Apparently, she has borrowed a bike from a work colleague and is riding around Pyrmont now. I am trying to talk her into Saturday slowies, but she's too intimidated by the idea. Hopefully, she will soon get a bit more confident and ask me to hook her up.

Thank
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FAswad

Hi Hope you're all doing great. A female colleague of mine has decided she will try her hand at cycling. She has asked me if I have, or know of anyone who has a bike that is collecting dust which she could borrow/take off their hands. She does not want to make an investment at this point before maki...

FAswad

We dropped by the Grind Cafe in Mortdale after our Aussie Day ride to chill out and have a coffee. As I sat there in my club jersey, a man walked up to me and asked me about Al Sumner. He said his name was John ?Pelkovic? (spelling?), (aka BigJohn). He said he used to be a member of the Lidcombe-Aub...

FAswad

A quick thank you to Jimmy for organising this Australia Day ride. The distance, the hills, the descents, the false flats, the flats and the 5 powerhouses on board, made for some great riding. I will look forward to this next year. F Edit: And one more thing. The sight of that massive Dulwich Hill c...

FAswad

What time is this train departing from Mick's?

Will be there with a few others.

FAswad

When will you be in Italy? and France?

I am now in Rome and will be heading to Paris on 27 Aug for 5 days!

No biking for me though

FAswad

Hi

I'll be entering this year too. I always plan to start as early as practicable ride fast and return at an easy pace.

BTW I will be overseas during the entire month of August. So take care and ride safe and I will see you in September.

FAswad

I have just finished watching my video of stage 10 taped last night and with the stage just starting to sort out the contenders from the pretenders, the Tour beginning to inch towards an explosive climax, and a much needed rest day just ahead of us, it is time to talk like we know something. I'll ju...

FAswad

We had a team last year. It was fun. Will do it again this year.

FAswad

Ahhhhhh, come on mayyyyte, give me some credit for the Dumoulin pick? Please? As a matter of fact, I was hoping that my other pick, Flecha, would surprise me with a pleasant win given the profiles of the first week stages, but so far no luck. Wish I haden't missed out on Toff's competition. Tactical...

FAswad

Sorry for the confusion. MCKennedy was talking about picks in the Velogames, where you do not have the option of sapping riders. I missed out on your this competetion unfortunately. Tactically, I don't think it's fair for you to see who others have picked. A lesser picker could leech off your greatn...

FAswad

I recorded bloody ABC by mistake. DAMN.

FAswad

I was planning to do it but my training fell apart because I am so busy at work and at home. What a shame.

FAswad

McEwan (when he is his usual racing self) does not need helpers. Let's hope he is still the good old McEwan that we know!

As for Cadel, c'mon, go dude, all the way, to the top. Its about time. Win the darn competition already. I'm so excited.

FAswad

Amen

This year Cadel will win for sure!!!!!!

FAswad

Yes

Try Pete Bundy in Riverwood

FAswad

Funny I just dropped by Terry to check whether he had the 3mm washer that goes between the left hollowtech crankarm and the BB cup (it fell off somehow, and the entire crank is moving laterally and I am so frustrated, but thats a different story). I noticed stocks were thin, but it did not occur to ...

FAswad

Could it be Huw El Morgan'll??? Lindsay mentionied this enigmatic Aussie cyclist

FAswad

Right. Now I know Chris's last name. Great interview Chris. Spot on.

FAswad

This is too confusing. There is also a Shimano model R700, compatible with both double and triple...

FAswad

One more question.

In terms of durability, what's the consensus on Ultegra vs Ultegra SL vs Dura Ace vs 105?

thanks
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FAswad

Thanks all for the sympathy. Fact is, I am not about to swap drivetrain. Frustrated, I needed to let off some steam, and where better than our beloved forum? I always check the cables and, unfortunately, I have oly recently swapped the caple so it is not cable fray. Where exactly can INOX be bought?...

FAswad

Yeah I heard this while on the trainer this morning. Who is Dr Chris Rissell by the way?

FAswad

10 speed

FAswad

RANT MODE ON I mean, seriously, who wants to engineer a disposable piece of precision equipment? It just does not make sense. No customer will buy it, and the company will go broke. Oh wait, no, the guys who did just that happen to have captured the lion's share of the market. And they say Campagnol...

FAswad

Hi Has anyone had an experience with a Shimano rear shifter going bust? My rear shifting has been acting wierd lately, and I am trying to pinpoint the problem. Briefly, the problem oocurs when I try to shift from the 3d smallest cog to the 2nd smallest cog (i think). When I attempt a shift, there is...

FAswad

AMEN

Both appear to roll like buttered K-Y jelly on a hot day in Greece.

FAswad

How hard would this race be for mere mortals like us?

FAswad

Hi Did Oatley racing today and knocked just under a minute from my previous personal best time! Report I went with a group of 3 that got cracking straight from the start. I was in trouble 30 seconds into the race. I took one turn right after the turn into the first hill, and dropped back half way in...

FAswad

FAswad

Great reports! I guess I haven't got much to add. After a couple minutes of observation and figuring, I got quite comfortable in the 17 min bunch, taking turns and all. Smon was there too. Then we got caught by the 14 minute bunch, and it was great to be alongside Eugene and Huw! All was going well....

FAswad

Hey Eugene, will catch a train from Mortdale to Sutherland and hop on the Dapto train there. Let me know if you are still taking the train and I will look for you.

I take the train
leaves Central: 06:40
Wolli Creek: 06:51
arrive Dapto: 08:44; ready for the picture

FAswad

Never seen Lillyfield hill. Say, compared to Audely hill? I sort of worked it out previously using reports and mapping data. It's around 2x the length of Lilyfield Rd hill at a grade that's comparable or a tad greater. Can't quite remember more but will learn it during the first loop on the day.

FAswad

Does anyone know how steep and how long the "kneesnapper" in the race is?

FAswad

Great to know it was great. You were quite excited about it.

Now that you're back, I can go back to trashing you on the RP climbs

FAswad

Let the flames begin

FAswad

Next time, buy Shimano

FAswad

What is the difference between 40kph and the 50kph that the tests were done at? As Toff said: "Wind resistance on the other hand increases proportionately with the square of the speed at which you are travelling, so a small increase in speed can result in a substantial increase in drag." ...

FAswad

Do you mean you don't know what we're talking about? or is this your way of protestation against unfair handicapping practices??

Dude this is so funny!!!

Please forgive my french but WTF* is going on here?

FAswad

Not complaining myself. But I feel sorry for my buddy Eddie who has been shoved with the 11min bunch!!!! He is going to get slaughtered.

Oh yeah, and Adrian, best of luck mate!!

FAswad

HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

The handicapper has lost the plot, man. Its all over the place!!! I mean, am I and Simon Lewellyn really meant to start together???

FAswad

For those interested in wind tunnel testing and wheel aerodynamics, this might be interesting: http://rouesartisanales.over-blog.com/article-15505311.html Interstingly, all Shimano wheels, down to the entry level RH-550 test much better than the entire Mavic's line (excluding the Cosmic Carbons offc...

FAswad

I like them.

So they made you feel good?

FAswad

I took the new wheels on a 40km dash on rolling terrain this morning. And here are the results: No difference felt in getting up the short hills. Realistically, it would be tall order given that the reduction in weight is 400g in a 102kk system (bike and rider). There might have been a difference bu...

FAswad

Hey. Good to hear you are enjoying this race. Cyclists were made for suffering. My stuff is now in the post-processing stage. I will let you know once I have posted the photos of the Dulwich Hill train in full flight. In the meanwhile, the race organisers have posted their official photos here: http...

FAswad

Actually Dura-Ace are suitable for radial lacing. Sorry for the miss-information. I got confused because "some" shimano hubs are not suitable

Here, have a look: http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techd ... 611787.pdf

FAswad

I know. Just teasing. Will let you know tomorrow how they ride. They better get up and help me pedal. Otherwise, they're going back to where they cam from! Very nice Fouad! I'd love to show you mine . . . but they're still in pieces. I'll post them when I can. How do they ride? Eugen, there are a ra...

FAswad

The H2 freewheel is noisy. I am not familiar with with the H1 whirl, so i cannot say how the H2s compare. But they sure do have a loud whiz to them. Yes. I tried not to gamble too much on spokes. Already, there is the front radial, and Eugene's post has already got me thinking! My other option would...

FAswad

I guess you are right on the rear wheel lacing. I didn't even think about it and assumed that was what he did. But I guess its all the same and they are stronger this way so no probs. With the front, all i said was that I wanted them radial. I did not specify orientation. having said that, I guess t...

FAswad

Their birth has been more complicated than genetic engineering, but, they're here now. Build info and photos: Rims Kinlin XR-300 (aka Niobium 30) Depth: 30mm Weight: 462g rear, 472g front Hubs White Industries H2 (oh so sweet). Spokes DT competition (2.0/1.8/2.0) Front build Lacing: Radial Weight: 6...

FAswad

YES!!! The powers that be have decided it was time to resurface the northbound breakdown lane on the Princes Highway which is excellent. Except for a short strech about 200 meters from the railway tracks that cross the highway just before the Audely exit. The authorities have decided that it was ok ...

FAswad

Free live streams here:

http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/#live

FAswad

Where?

I just want to watch it!

FAswad

Timbat

I have uploaded the photos of 3/5/08. they are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/fouadaswad/ ... Racing3508

sorry for the delay

FAswad

Correct!

I can vouch that cotton caps work well to remove sweat from your brow - once the brim is saturated, the sweat drips from the tip of the brim - much better than running into your eyes.

FAswad

Quite unfortunate!!!

FAswad

Great stuff. amazing really.

FAswad

Tim

I actually got that shot of you winning last week's race... airborne.

I will post last week's photos soon and let you know.

cheers

Hey guys, any chance you got the photo of the sprint finish between the two scratch riders where the wheel was in the air across the line ?

FAswad

I have uploaded photos of the DHBC men racing at Oatley Park on 26 April. I have also included photos of Ian and Beanzy, who have contributed to this thread. I actually don't personally know timbat and tjb so I could not pick them out in the photos. Next time you see a guy in Red at Oatley Park, com...

FAswad

Great see you there. I'll be starting at Micks this Sunday.

FAswad

Great to hear your 'up and running' again! Hope your recovery is fast. See you on the road soon!

FAswad

The race runs every weekend for the entire winter.

I will most probably be on baby duty this Saturday so I won't be able to make it.

FAswad

If the intensity is equal and all else being equal (energy intake and expenditure), the result would be the same. The short of the story is caloric intake and expenditure are what count, not if you burn fat or glycogen. If there is a balance, you maintain your current weight, otherwise you either ga...

FAswad

Mythbuster mode on: Myth: "Low-intensity exercise is better for fat burning." The idea is that if you exercise at low intensity, around 50 to 60% of your maximum heart rate, you burn more fat than if you exercise at a higher heart rate, like the 70 to 85% recommended for improving fitness....

FAswad

...and a lot of help from strong riders like you

!

FAswad

Hey Mike I only figured out placings after the race had ended, but I always had a feeling that we were doing well anyways. I guess the target now is break 42 I guess. But that will require heaps of training and heaps more good luck!! I was examining the scrape on my right pedal and shoe, it seem to ...

FAswad

Oatley Park is here:

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q= ... a=N&tab=wl

FAswad

I find this unacceptable.

I would also consider lodging a complaint with tow truck company (companies?), if there is any, about the illegal unacceptable dangerous behaviour of the two specific drivers during that incident!

FAswad

Race Report I started with regulars George and Melinda and newcommers Mikebytes and Ian. Micklan went a bit ahead. Eddie too. Wiliam as well. Let me start by saying that in every race at Oatley this season, I have been swamped within 800m of the finish line because I was left with no legs to sprint ...

FAswad

I knew you were buggered, but it never occured to me it would be that bad. You did not put the usual distance on us even though we were not going flat out. In hind sight, you should have taken that gel, but its easy to say that now!

Hope you recover quick!

FAswad

God speed recovery, Glenn.

FAswad

When I ride to Marrickville (via other routes) it takes me 30-35 minutes at a moderate pace. Add 5 miuntes from my place to Oatley. And then add some more for easy pace. 45-50 minutes? around that I would say.

FAswad

That also makes a lot of sense

FAswad

When I ride to Marrickville, I do either the M5 or Canterbury road/marrickville road. But you might think neither is a viable option that time of the day. Google maps suggests canterbury road -> turn left into bonds road -> straight ahead all the way and cross forest road and down boundary -> right ...

FAswad

Beanzy, great file. When I race there my heart rate is usually a straight line at or around 165bpm. Thats how hard I work! Hopefully, I can soon get a handicap that puts me in a group of larger than three. The circuit is quite smooth and nice in general. Much better than Heffron Park (which I would ...

FAswad

Are we expecting that long a delay in the delivery of the rims? I was hoping we would receive them sooner than that. I know that compared to what you are going through, I can't complain. So I might as well keep my trap shut. Yeah, 3 of the 4 rims were damaged. FAswad and me are hopefully getting to ...

FAswad

Oatley park race starts at 2:30pm. Remember its handicap racing. Here's a map to Oatley Park's location: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q=oatley%20park&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl If you're interested, click on "get directions" at top of page and enter your address ...

FAswad

Just playin with ya. Probably couldnt do it anyways!

lol
nah im cool with the fact that you could do it on a track bike
im all for getting you onto the track

FAswad

is this the order thread? if it is i'm interested in 1 wool cap and one cotton.

FAswad

So you are doubting my abilities by blaming it on the gears? Gimme your track bike and I'll show ya!!

lol man doing it on a road bike would seriously make it easier!! easy gear for the start, then massive to finnish!!

FAswad

Could do it on my roadie - Paris Roubaix style!

FAswad

isn't it that a wool cap can only be worn in winter?

FAswad

The stack took place the the RNP Audley exit not Waterfall... I rode past whilst exiting the Park and the sight of bikes all over the place was qite disturbing...

FAswad

Sorry. Rarley check out the track section. Photos will be up somewhere sometime next weak. There is quite a few (over 200), which means processing has taken a bit. Also trying to figure out weather to upload to DHBC website in low resolution or host on another site and link to there. Bear with me. W...

FAswad

is a wool cap a winter cap?

FAswad

Weiyun You have commited the ultimate sin of insulting a cycling symbol of iconic status and are thus ordered to endure the torment of forty whips with a bicycle chain In all seriousness now, I always wear a cap under my helmet. 1- It looks cool 2- It aborbs my sweat and wicks it away from my eyes, ...

FAswad

Yes true. I heard that sitting on the trainer. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised.

FAswad

Ok folks, the race is upon us so lets whip this post up... I know this race is harder to precict that a lottery but, let's hear some predictions anyways. My favourite classics rider having retired (Peter Van Petegem), and Stuarty O'Grady being not as fit as i would have hoped, I say Leif Hoste for t...

FAswad

What's an Orbea doing on your wall? Demand to know where the Bianchi Celeste is, Weiyun??

FAswad

Best wishes Gillian and Grant. You're in for a great ride!

FAswad

I have just signed up for this too.

Have been real lazy recently, and hopefully, this is motivation to get real fit.

See you there.

FAswad

Parenting is not easy! Sigh.

After this morning? Yes!

James

FAswad

Have I ever let you down?

See you there if it's not pouring.

FAswad

Is the Friday ride a "rain or shine"? Wouldn't want to head to Marrickville, only to find ride's been cancelled.

FAswad

Huw I propose these. "High Heel Platform Shoes sculptured in stailess steel. " STIFF AS!!!

FAswad

this video was actually shown during an investigations course that I attended a while back. For the record, I got it correct.

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