Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

williamd

I went out in the car at 8am to check out the extent of the rain.

Along Brighton Le Sands there were large volumes of water ponding on the inside lane which would have been very dangerous for bicycles.
Some cars were going through without slowing sending water everywhere.

Only saw one rider.

williamd

Very interesting.

Looks like they would go well for the dykes on bikes in the Gay Mardi Gra.

williamd

Anyone else going to Mudgee.

It isn't that far to travel.

Geoff said. He who hesitates is lost.

So just do it.

Bike riders are like drug addicts they just keep peddling.

williamd

I'm in.

If anyone needs a lift let me know early.

Bike riders are like drug addicts they are always peddling.

williamd

Mike.

Is Alan Sumner going to RNP.

Bike riders are like drug addicts -They keep peddling.

williamd

Alan said he has a driver.

I am in the race on the first day only.

The second day I might just ride the course from the rear.

williamd

Mike said

What about Beaumount Rd.

Reply

I think the racing there is in the morning and it is further to get there. May have to go by car.

williamd

Adrian said

I thought T bone was in, so there are only four of us.

Reply:
My understanding is the following are in:

Alan
Nick B
Eugene
Adrian
William D

That makes five.

I though T bone was in as he started the thread.
but I was wrong as he has to go to work.

williamd

Adrian said

That makes 4 of us , who else

Its now 5 , all we need is another 11 to break the Dinnerville record of 15.

williamd

Timmyone wrote

do 4 wheel drives use much more fuel than a car.

Answer.
4 wheel drives use substantially more fuel than your average car
and in some cases twice as much.

Some were using 17 litres per 100 klm in normal city driving.

I use about 2 lites of water to do waterfall.

williamd

Timmyone wrote 23% of what? Reply I think they were refering to the increase number of people commuting by bicycle. The increase was surveyed from 2001 to 2006. From 2006 to now there would probably be even a greater increase as petrol price goes up. There would be a corresponding decline in the sal...

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I have just confirmed with Alan that I will be going.

That makes 5.

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Mike

Have a look at page 11 and also the front page of the current (tuesday 3/6/2008) Inner west Courier.

I found it via the link the villagevoice.com.au

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Just saw Chris Rissel comments on bicycle routes in the Inner West Courier. Front page of the Courier has an article on bikes. The article states there has been a 23% increase in bicycle use in Marrickville from 2001 to 2006 an a 42% increase in Burwood. You can reply to the article at innerwestcour...

williamd

I would like to go.

Just have to check that I have the weekend free.

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Weiyun

The box is made of plastic material and has a nylon material cover.
It has the shape of a cardboard box that bicycle come from the factory.

williamd

Sounds like 3 Grafton to Inverell rides.

Didn't you fail to finish the Grafton to Inverell a few years ago?

Are you trying to break the pain barrier.

If you can get Stretch to do it I may consider.

williamd

Weiyun I bought the box from ebay. The seller was in Sydney so I could collect it,the price was reasonable and the box is made in Germany so the quality is good. The box has some handles which fold away into a zippered compartment. If I put some wheels and handle bars on the box I could probably rid...

williamd

I have a bike box with handles. I haven't used it yet.
It looks very strong.

Weiyun you are welcome to try it out.

williamd

Im Back

sounds like

Freddy Cruger

williamd

Great photos Weiyun.

You didn't get a photo of me leading the race for 10 seconds.

williamd

I bet it isn't as long as Oatley Park Hill and not 8 times up either.

It might pay to get a good run up as you only have to do it three times.

williamd

Could be like the hill going up to Lady Macquarie chair from William Street

williamd

The bat cycle is nearly as good as the gold rush.

I wonder if I could use it in the Dinnerville

williamd

I have got a new campy chain .

How many kilometres should I replace the existing chain.

Do you need any special tools to replace the chain.

williamd

Hey Toff

Is that the lap you went faster?

Its a tough course but it has some good scenery and some tight curves.

I'll be back.

williamd

Hey toff

There is another good photo that Fred took of you chasing a girl in blue.

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Toff said

I like the photo Eric has taken as it looks like I am going fast.

That is because he moved the camera.

I took a photo of you at the hairpin corner up the hill as it was the only place I could get a clear shot as you were too fast everywhere else.

williamd

Mike said

He needs 3 bacon and egg Mc Muffins before the race.

If you fart going uphill you will go faster and destroy the competition in one go.

williamd

Hi Mick

1pm it is.

See you at Simpson Reserve at 1pm.

williamd

I have a bike box also if you like.

williamd

Hey Stretch

Stuart has gone from NRMA insurance recently over their stance on bike riders.

I think you can get a better deal if you combine all your insurance needs to one insurer.

williamd

For those intending to go to Oatley Park on 17 May 2008 we are going to meet up at at the Park just over the bridge on the east side of Canterbury Road downhill from Canterbury Rail Station at 12.30pm and ride to Oatley.Last time we rode there it took about 45 minutes. Travel time is similar to goin...

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Mike said :It defeats me how someone can commit assault and then members of the general public blame the people being assaulted. Reply: When the assaulter assaults the assaultee in a situation where the assaulter is one of a class of persons in the majority( car drivers) then the assaulter has the g...

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The cyclist should commence class proceedings against the driver in court to recover damage to their bikes, medical expenses, loss of income.pain and suffering, nervous shock, to name a few. The driver if found guilty will have to pay a large amount in compensation. I heard that there could be more ...

williamd

Chris must have been pumped up more than his 145 PSI tyres after going into the sand trap last time.

williamd

I wasn't going fast enough to require the brake at the top corner but going down hill I was braking hard at the corner.

williamd

Good on you Toff, Chris and Tim too.

williamd

Isn't this a none bike tslk thread.

and the talk has got back to bikes.

williamd

Weiyun said

Or he hasn't been Maintaining his bike properly.

Sounds like me and my tyres, The rear tyre is looking a bit square and there js a lot of dirt on the bike.The style police might get me.

Lucky I ordered some tyres .

williamd

Hi Belinda

I have some 6 tubes that need patches. Could I get them back same as Adrian suggested.

williamd

Hey

the photos are great

Mc Kennedy looks like he is riding effortlessly.

Nick looks like he is giving it everything

Mike Lan looks like he is smiling

williamd

I need the training or the Dinnerville ride but sorry guys I can't make it as my son is playing soccer at 9am on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.

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Weiyun

Can I have your address to pick up tonight at about 6.30pm

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Micklan said :

The more I think of the course the more I want to do it again.

Mick

Your hooked on it like a junkie.

You can't wait for your next (fix) race there.

Beanzy said it was challenging.

williamd

I think if you can master the hill then the rest of the course is easier.

I would like to see Eugene take on this courseas I would expect he would do very well.

HP is easy by comparison.

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Weiyun said He saw Syney city cycle group training bunch riding at CP. Last weekend I got on the back of a peleton going to CP fom Brighton. As we approached Anzac Parade two of the riders had a road rage incident and were threatening to fight each other.The less experienced rider then left the pele...

williamd

When do you burn fat?

I have plenty to burn.

williamd

Hey Mike.

I bet you know where the mad kilometre is at Oatley Park.

You almost made it to 3rd place.

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Hey Mick

How did you manage two races in two days.

and how did you average 38k/h at Homesush.

williamd

My wife was complaining about my crank and premature ??????

williamd

Glad to hear it it wasn't more serious.

A simple look back can be dangerous when you are close to someone in front.

I know another Dulwich hill rider who crashed after looking back while going to Waterfall.

williamd

Good Idea.

I can be carbon neutral this weekend.

What about leaving from your place at 12.30pm so we can get there early to do a few warm up laps.

williamd

micklan
Hey Mick there is a race at Oatley on Saturday at 2.30pm.
8 laps @ 3klm per lap=24klml. $5.00 entry fee

Are you interested in going.

williamd

Mike , Fred has provided a map with directions. Just double click on directions. I have been out that way and I usually follow the railway line past beverley Hills onto stoney creek road then forest road turn left at boundary street then I am almost there. If you want to go the easy way I can take y...

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Huw,

I have 2 strong wheels ( mavic Kysrium) with campag record 10 speed with New GP4000s tyres if you are interested. Wheels weigh 1.5kilos.

williamd

Beanzy said: It is a challenging circuit.

I see on the map the circuit runs close to the river.

Is the challenge not to miss a corner and end up in the drink.

williamd

What is the average speed around the circuit.

Is it as good as HP.

Any cross winds to worry about.

Is it on Saturday.

williamd

There is one big problem this weekend.

I have checked the Randwick web site and there is definately no racing this weekend at HP.

williamd

Congratulations Camila on your 23rd place.

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Mick

I would like to go but unfortunately my son has soccer on at that time on Sunday.

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Weiyun

Could you put me down for a pair of those tyres.

williamd

Hi Gecko There is the slowies ride tomorrow leaving Mazza's Bike shop at corner of Marrickville and Illawarra road Marrickville at 6,30am and going to Centennial Park and returning to Marrickville about 8.30am for coffee. Just turn up at 6.30am. There is no charge to ride with the club however if yo...

williamd

I did that to a Randwick rider last time at Heffron Park. I got him by half a wheel.I got sick of looking at his arsh.

williamd

Good to hear you haven't broken a bone.

williamd

Stuart said:

'We are not picking up any slowies as if they wanted to go to Waterfall.'

What about Cronulla?

I know that some slowies were interested in going to Cronulla.

Stuart mate, not all who ride on Saturdays slowies are slow.

williamd

Stuart,

My number is 0425206724 or you can post info on this tread.

I have cancelled my meeting at 9am so I could go all the way to Waterfall.
I go past your house in the morning so I could meet you there at around 6.15am.

Beware of DUCATI riders near the RNP turn off.

williamd

Hey stuart

I hear that if you go past Mick Mazza's at 6.30 you can pick up the slowies and take them to Waterfall or drop them at Brighton le sands.

I would like to go as far as Sutherland if it isn't wet as I have to be at Bondi by 9am.

williamd

Congratulation to Michael L for 1st in E grade,Tim for 3rd and Matt for first in D grade. I was a bit disappointed with my result and couldn't figure out why I couldn't pull a higher gear down the straight. When I got over the line I checked the rear tyre and it felt like it had only 20PSI. I was lu...

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Camilla Now that the pothole has been fixed and you won't be crashing there again you can wear a t-shirt keep it clean and keep the style police happy. Although Mike prefers the Holden type , I agree with you that it should be clean and simple. You only have to look at the Randwick jersy to see that...

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Micklan wrote : so its a 2pm start.

That what they said on the Randwick web site.

Are you going down this saturday?

If so could we meet up at the bridge at Tempe at about 12.45pm.

Is anyone else going down.

williamd

Racing at Heffron Park has changed to two hours earlier so for E grade it will be 2pm and D grade 3pm.

williamd

I have had a look at Randwick's web site and found the winner of the E grade race.

The winner was Nick Bregolin.

Congratulations Nick.

williamd

Congratulations Gillian and Grant.

You will be changing more nappies that bike tubes now.

williamd

Hey Geoff

I thought I was going to get a cup of tea from Al but looks like it may be a kick up the arse instead if I stop before the end of the race.

williamd

That why you fly up the hills.

williamd

Mike said he has 3 bacon and egg muffins when he goes to Maccas.

Be carefull with all those preservatives.

Geoff said there will be a lot of people pull out of the race for reasons such as head injuries.

I would rather break a leg.

williamd

Mike said ' Can we stop at Macca's on the way down.

Reply 'Not on my dead dingos donga.'

Do you want me to get dropped in the race.

williamd

It will be a pleasure Mike.

I will even bring a pot of tea and milk arrowroot biscuits.

williamd

If anyone needs a lift down to the event please let me know.

williamd

Sorry I didn't join you Michael L.

It seems as you have ownership of second position.

Congratulation Nick on first place in E grade and all the other DH riders in D grade.

williamd

Count me in.

williamd

Hey Michael K

I was wondering what all that early morning training along Hawthorne Parade was for.

williamd

Geoff wrote He who hesitates is lost :? Mike wrote when do entries close 8) On my calculations there are only 60 places left out of 150. Weiyun had calculated on Tuesday that the remaining places would be taken up by today. I estimate that you will be lucky to get a place by next Friday.

williamd

Weiyun said on tuesday a 50% increase each day in 3 days it will be full.

Weiyun you did not allow for the slowing down factor. Only 89 today.

Any further bets.

williamd

Mike said What about Macca's?

I would rather eat a dapto dog instead.

89 registered and growing.

williamd

I have entered so now there are 9.

I'm only going for the Coral 's tea and Milk Arrowroot biscuit.

williamd

Alright how do you register.

williamd

I'm thinking about it.

williamd

Is the course hilly or flat.

williamd

Hey Chris I like the lounge chair bike. All you need is a beer and the television. By the way I found the trelock LS 600 front light on Ebay. It is on sale at $26 plus postage of $7. It has an LED globe and is very bright and lasts a long time between recharges. There is also a halgon globe version ...

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Lindsay.

You forgot to take the kitchen sink.

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Yeah you have a point there Mick.

But you never know when you may get caught with you pants down.

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Great result Mick L.

Your on fire.

Are you backing it up with a waterfall ride tomorrow as you did last time.

Any race reports from the other races where DH riders participated.

williamd

I was thihking of doing Port Kembla and back but as this is too far and I don't have the time I will gladly go to Waterfall and back.

williamd

You would have to leave about 6am to get there by 8am.

williamd

My 3 teenager sons are buying things on ebay and I have to pay for it.

I placed a bid on some bike gear yesterday and they were questioning me that I was spending too much on bike stuff.

My eldest son takes my car most of the weekend. At least he lets me use the bike.

williamd

Hey Mike

I agree with fixed gear in that it is better value to go to HP for 5 times than going there once.

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Hey Mike

I will sponsor you if I can get part of you prize money so I can negative gear.

williamd

Good on you both. Great average speed.

I will have to watch Jo on the hills from now on.

And I thought that steam were the only ones crashing lately.

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