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- 13 Nov 2011, 10:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cadel and Trouty Tie the knot
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2159
Cadel and Trouty Tie the knot
Yes Cadel - I do !!!!! (Stuart won't mind...if Chiara can live with us) Poor Cadel, I think I cut off the circulation on his arm. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-lp6zXTvU0-8/Tr8HwM0hpfI/AAAAAAAAXHo/l4_sSIn3sBE/s640/DSC_3328.JPG Jo being a groupy with 2 world champions https://lh3.googleuserconten...
- 12 Nov 2011, 06:30
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Event of the year. Vote now.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3558
Re: DHBC Event of the year. Vote now.
I couldn't make many events, so I'm another 'vote can't be meaningful' non-voter BUT, what I would say is that there is a great list of events through the club - in terms of both variety and volume. If the organisers can keep it up (usually the same suspects) without burning themselves out, that's ...
- 10 Nov 2011, 20:35
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 2011 DHBC Christmas Party & Awards Night!
- Replies: 46
- Views: 19035
Re: 2011 DHBC Christmas Party & Awards Night!
Just to get the imagination going and ideas - here are some outfits. Please ignore the naked ones
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- 10 Nov 2011, 20:31
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm***
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8079
Re: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm***
So how did it go?? Any pictures or stories?
- 08 Nov 2011, 18:25
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm***
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8079
Re: Halloween Omnium Thursday 10/11/2011 6:30pm***
Only two more sleeps!!! Bugger, I really wanted to come to this one, it would have been great to see, but I leave for Melbourne tomorrow. If anyone doesn't have a suitable light, I can lend them one for their bike, however, they would have to get it tonight as I fly out first thing tomorrow. Have f...
- 28 Oct 2011, 19:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: What My Club Has Given Me
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8855
Re: What My Club Has Given Me
That's a good one Lizanne, almost as good as the point "Husband" - that was a cracker.43. LINDSAY!
- 25 Oct 2011, 17:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: What My Club Has Given Me
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8855
Re: What My Club Has Given Me
I missed point 16 - my buttocks don't feel any firmer than when I started, how come I missed out. Keep the post's going - it's all very entertaining
- 25 Oct 2011, 06:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C25s ride report
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2335
Re: C25s ride report
Oh, come on girls! There was still a wee bit of chatting in the Park! Even if most of the words were only 4 letters long. First time I've ridden with the 25s in ages and I was really impressed. I spent a good chunk of it up the back catching up with Anthony and even though there were a number of ne...
- 25 Oct 2011, 05:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: What My Club Has Given Me
- Replies: 45
- Views: 8855
Re: What My Club Has Given Me
....What is BOM? You might as well add:
4. An addiction to buying cycling products, and a never ending need (rephrase 'want') for a new bike
5. A house that resembles a workshop adorned by hanging wheels, bikes and bike products
6. A partner who is even more addicted than me as per point 4
4. An addiction to buying cycling products, and a never ending need (rephrase 'want') for a new bike
5. A house that resembles a workshop adorned by hanging wheels, bikes and bike products
6. A partner who is even more addicted than me as per point 4
- 19 Oct 2011, 16:57
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Hats
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7754
Re: Hats
Yeah - "Costal" was a crack up....but one of those things that could be a collectors item in years to come, like the faulty coins that come out of the mint. I wish I ordered one now.lol
ya it was just the fixie century ones that had an error
all the other ones are fine
see you @ slowies
- 19 Oct 2011, 16:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Tim Briers crashed
- Replies: 128
- Views: 28145
Re: Tim Briers crashed
Great to see things are looking up Timmy!
- 17 Oct 2011, 19:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
- Replies: 221
- Views: 39605
Re: 2011 - Tempetation- Fixie Century Coastal - 16/10/2011
I second the fact that you are all mad, although the photos do look like you all had a great day - and the weather was the icing on the cake.Top work team! You are all mad and I wish I had been on the ride. Oh well - we went to Waterfall. Absence of cows on that route.
- 17 Oct 2011, 14:10
- Forum: Track
- Topic: UCI world track password
- Replies: 2
- Views: 915
Re: UCI world track password
Thanks Lizanne. Ive booked and I'm going to Melbourne.AUStrackmember
- 17 Oct 2011, 13:25
- Forum: Track
- Topic: UCI world track password
- Replies: 2
- Views: 915
UCI world track password
Hey Guys,
I am trying to order tickets for the world Track next year, but have left the paperwork at home that has the generic password you have to use to order. Anyone know what that is that can email me on
I am trying to order tickets for the world Track next year, but have left the paperwork at home that has the generic password you have to use to order. Anyone know what that is that can email me on
- 13 Oct 2011, 17:03
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Juniors Training News & Statistics 12th October 2011
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1095
Re: DHBC Juniors Training News & Statistics 12th October 201
Great race report, and sounds like a very courageous 2nd place from Chris and all the other riders who gave it a good shot. Not bad for first year competing I think.
- 11 Oct 2011, 06:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bike buisness?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2130
Re: Bike buisness?
Not as easy as you think and a lot of bike shops are doing it very tough due to the amount of internet sales. A bike shop who's owner comes to our shop for a beer sometimes has only just started breaking even after 12months and we know of a few that will be closing Anyone been to the bike shop in G...
- 10 Oct 2011, 20:54
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Sydney International Sprint GP at Dunc Grey
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3914
Re: Sydney International Sprint GP at Dunc Grey
And the fact that just about everyone had the same bike, we definitely had to look at other things. We also all want to be kiwis now, they have much better kit than anyone else. Yes BT seems to be th ebike of choice. When I got home today, the computer was on an ebay page that had a BT Stealth trac...
- 10 Oct 2011, 19:39
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Sydney International Sprint GP at Dunc Grey
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3914
Re: Sydney International Sprint GP at Dunc Grey
You have to look at the "equipment" so to speak. It's not all about the racing.decent undercarriage hey jo? good to see your concentrating hard on the riding
- 10 Oct 2011, 14:17
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Sydney International Sprint GP at Dunc Grey
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3914
Re: Sydney International Sprint GP at Dunc Grey
Great shots Stuart, especially Anna at speed. ...it was a great afternoon of racing to watch. Most of them had huge legs and a decent undercarraige going on!!!! Perko didnt have much left in the Kieren race, after going to 3 with Sunderland in the sprint final. It's great seeing this calibre of rac...
- 10 Oct 2011, 08:08
- Forum: Mountain
- Topic: Scott 24hr 2011
- Replies: 41
- Views: 19651
Re: Scott 24hr 2011
Great effort Vic and well done for 4th place - it does sound like fun, but too hard core for me, I'm not sold yet. How did every one else go? Any broken fingers or bones this time?
- 08 Oct 2011, 19:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Looking for a new bike?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 708
Looking for a new bike?
I was just looking on the web and noticed the website of the place where I bought my Pinarello frame - MB cycles in Qld. ANyway - if anyone is on the hunt for a new bike, they seem to have some good deals on and a lot of their bikes come with a Garmin 800 at the moment. Worth a look. I'm biased as t...
- 07 Oct 2011, 06:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: LACC Criterium Racing at the Sydney Festival 16th Oct
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3066
Re: LACC Criterium Racing at the Sydney Festival 16th Oct
THe woman's race is called off due to lack of numbers
- 06 Oct 2011, 17:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2011 Cycling Australia Masters Road National Championships
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2451
Re: 2011 Cycling Australia Masters Road National Championshi
Time trail results M2 9. LESTER,Joshua 25:42.32 +1:24.80 43.4 M5 13. CLEMENT,Michael 27:51.91 +2:06.31 40.0 15. LACEY,Mark 28:56.65 +3:11.05 38.5 Full results Speed comparison with Calga PB is interesting, in that we weren't a hell of a lot faster in Ballarat Who Calga Ballarat Difference Jos 42.49...
- 05 Oct 2011, 06:22
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4394
Re: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
My friend Simon who runs the "SweatandGears" site has posted some new photos up of DHBC at the Southern Hemisphere Cup. He does some good photos and the site is pretty cool, although judging by the number of hits from DHBC I think most of you have checked it out already. Check out the new ...
- 29 Sep 2011, 22:03
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Entry level track bikes selling at good prices.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1162
Re: Entry level track bikes selling at good prices.
Hey all, Entry level track bikes are at the lowest price I have seen them this year. I don't know that I would recommend an avanti as a racing bike for anyone serious but if you are looking just to get into the sport there are options; 52-54cm; created in green; $400 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Avan...
- 29 Sep 2011, 08:08
- Forum: Mountain
- Topic: Scott 24hr 2011
- Replies: 41
- Views: 19651
Re: Scott 24hr 2011
Where's the hype? Who's heading down when? Who's actually ridden off road since registering for the event? I haven't done much in the way of off road riding and I am ill prepared. But you know... What could possibly go wrong? Hey Vic, haven't you just ridden from Cairns to Canberra? That's a a lot ...
- 25 Sep 2011, 17:06
- Forum: Road
- Topic: DHBC Crit 25/09/2011 CANCELLED
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3883
Re: DHBC Crit 25/09/2011 CANCELLED
.....But Stuart, that means you won you're first DHBC Crit. Woohoo.seriously we should go into the rain making business ... 3 months in a row.
- 25 Sep 2011, 11:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: It's just a flesh wound - Slowies 24/09
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2591
Re: It's just a flesh wound - Slowies 24/09
The bride surely won't be happy about cycling now that you got her out of bed? You will be in the dog box for a while Dougy
- 21 Sep 2011, 17:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4394
Re: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
STUART - STOP USING MY LOGIN TO POST STUFF - USE YOUR OWN - GRRRRRhere's some pictures from http://sweatandgears.com/2011/09/20/eas ... k-18-9-11/
- 21 Sep 2011, 08:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4394
Re: Waratah Vets Southern Hemisphere Cup 18/9 Eastern Ck
here's some pictures from http://sweatandgears.com/2011/09/20/eastern-creek-18-9-11/ http://sweatandgears.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_7740.jpg http://sweatandgears.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_7733.jpg http://sweatandgears.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_7746.jpg http://sweatandgears.files.wo...
- 18 Sep 2011, 14:11
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Wanted - Size 56 Track Bike for a beginner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1952
Re: Wanted - Size 56 Track Bike for a beginner
Thanks Noog - I just checked it out nice bike, although we would have to freight it from Brisbane, I have put an inquiry on it anyway
- 17 Sep 2011, 16:02
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Last night of RAW -16/09/11 bike transport
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3241
Re: Last night of RAW -16/09/11 bike transport
Hey Timmy, I forgot to mention that you came 7th in A grade - great effort considering all the hard core sprinters in that group.Yeah great series
- 17 Sep 2011, 09:56
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Last night of RAW -16/09/11 bike transport
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3241
Re: Last night of RAW -16/09/11 bike transport
Congratulations DHBC - another club win at Raw !! From a club that had less than 5 riders at the track a few years back to being the club that won the points challenge by over 1000 points in 2011 !! For me it was great to see the number of new track riders join our club who filled up the ranks of Di...
- 14 Sep 2011, 12:45
- Forum: Track
- Topic: UCI Track Worlds Melb April 2012
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1998
Re: UCI Track Worlds Melb April 2012
OK - we're looking at purchasing flights in the next week - I assume no one else is thinking of going down to Melb for this?
- 12 Sep 2011, 17:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Ride Report for the "3 Gorgeous"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2113
Re: Ride Report for the "3 Gorgeous"
Great report Dougie, you're posts are always good value reading.
- 09 Sep 2011, 22:15
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Green Edge!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2762
Re: Green Edge!
I'm sure there is a way we can make it fit.I thought of entering, started writing something and then couldn't think why I wanted a bike that was certainly too big for me.
- 02 Sep 2011, 07:19
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Madison championships 3/09/2011 time change 4pm***
- Replies: 56
- Views: 9828
Re: DHBC Madison championships 3/09/2011 time change 4pm***
I will try and come down for support and to watch you all suffer, but timing may be a bit tight for me as we are off to a function. Good luck every one.
- 25 Aug 2011, 16:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011 - LOCKED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6773
Re: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011
Wow Christian and I thought I didn't know when to zip it!
LOL & Kapow!! I think she got you there Christian.
And to you Dougie - what kind of girl opens a beer bottle with her eye socket.....seriously? Did she have a mustache and tatoos
- 24 Aug 2011, 16:59
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Madison championships 3/09/2011 time change 4pm***
- Replies: 56
- Views: 9828
Re: Sept omnium; DHBC Madison championships TBA
Maybe I should auction myself for charity :) I'm your original partner remember!! Although I can bet hands down LIzanne will out ride me in doing 150 laps. Just the thought of it sounds exhausting. Now that your single - we should auction you off to any single DHBC woman. We should make it a mixed ...
- 24 Aug 2011, 16:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011 - LOCKED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6773
Re: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011
Weiyun, I think your confusion arises from the fact that there are two people called Jo writing on this thread. JoSwans (aka Jo the Builder) who definitely should do cycle skills and has a new bike. And Jo aka Trouty who is in fact posting as herself. You got confused when Trouty talked about Jo th...
- 23 Aug 2011, 18:43
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011 - LOCKED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6773
Re: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011
Hey Wieyun,Stuart, you need your own computer, or run an alternate browser to Jo's and stop these identity crisis moments!
There are 3 computers in this office and I have been banned to only using this one. No identity crisis here - it's definitely me.
- 23 Aug 2011, 18:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011 - LOCKED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 6773
Re: Cycle Skills Course - Sat, 22nd October 2011
So I agree with Stuart, ride leaders do not have to be one step faster than the bunch. He/she just needs to be able to ride solidly at the designated pace of the bunch. Being solid and experienced is important, or there'd be no spare energy nor skill to look after his/her bunch. Jo's bought a road ...
- 23 Aug 2011, 14:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: DHBC Criterium survey.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3092
Re: DHBC Criterium survey.
I like the thought of having a club event to get us all together, I think monthly is a bit hard given all the different racing and social committments. As you say Simon, the usual people win it, so the prize money isn't the big deal, but I think it is important to get people riding and racing as a c...
- 23 Aug 2011, 07:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waratah Vets Sun 21st Report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1516
Re: Waratah Vets Sun 21st Report
Yes - congratulations Jo. But I want to hear about the race please! Lots of short turns on the front and marking every wheel that attacked, and any riders I thought were a chance to win. No 39 did about 3 laps on the front and I was lucky enough to sit behind him, so I was well rested by the time t...
- 22 Aug 2011, 14:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
- Replies: 59
- Views: 15209
Re: Non Fixie Imperial Century day trip 21st August
Well Stu, you better pay me the $10 bucks first, not sure I can trust you to pay it back to me?(oh & Jo the builder I owe you $10 - get it off Jo at RAW this week)
Jo the builder: Never trust a man wearing a DHBC jersey they say!!
- 20 Aug 2011, 09:28
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Mid Life Crisis Bike
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12058
Re: Mid Life Crisis Bike
Hi Dougie, My suggestion for some inspiration is read Robert Penn "It's all about the bike" great book about a cyclist getting his ultimate bike. I hope to reveal my mid life crisis bike sometime next year. James ....Titanium, DI2. What more could a bloke need, or a girl for that matter. ...
- 18 Aug 2011, 20:09
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Small Track Bike for sale including Chainrings & Tote Bag
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1142
Small Track Bike for sale including Chainrings & Tote Bag
AVANTI PISTA - SMALL TRACK BIKE FOR SALE - $1500 FOR THE LOT Complete with Chain-rings and Chain ring bag, tools - nothing else to buy every thing you need. This bike has hardly been ridden and is practically brand new. Possibly ridden 5 times at Dunc Gray. Online price at Freedom Machines is $1500...
- 12 Aug 2011, 06:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Mid Life Crisis Bike
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12058
Re: Mid Life Crisis Bike
Good point Jo Alternatively If you wanted to have your cake and eat it to you could always get a triple seated bike like the old 'Goodies' show One seat for you, one for your other half and one seat for the mistress All bases covered On second thought a hotel room would be easier and cheaper. I thi...
- 11 Aug 2011, 20:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Mid Life Crisis Bike
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12058
Re: Mid Life Crisis Bike
The ultimate mid-life crisis bike would have to be a titanium tandem. What better way to enjoy your mid life crisis than to ride off into the distance with a gorgeous lycra clad lass!!! If you were having a mid life crisis it would have to be with a gorgeous lycra clad mistress wouldn't it? I guess...
- 09 Aug 2011, 20:45
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
No way...that's awesome, I'm still trying to pick up where I left off at week 6, but more important matters have got in the way. You are putting us all to shameThat's impressive! We'll be checking you out at the cafe then.
- 08 Aug 2011, 15:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: A longer adventure this time...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5849
Re: A longer adventure this time...
Good luck with it Vic.
Seriously...I couldn't think of anything worse than towing a "Bob" and travelling 1000's of miles on my own on a bike. I like company - but every one is different. Although I do like the quitting your job bit. If only I could do that and still get paid.
Seriously...I couldn't think of anything worse than towing a "Bob" and travelling 1000's of miles on my own on a bike. I like company - but every one is different. Although I do like the quitting your job bit. If only I could do that and still get paid.
- 08 Aug 2011, 15:35
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Raw Race Reports!!!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7275
Re: Raw Race Reports!!!
I thought the time blaster was one of the best races to watch, I think Alex did great job getting down to the last 4, given his recent drop in training. I also think Alex being the Rabbit on Wednesday night must have tired him out!! Keep the attacks coming DHBC. James is consistantly attacking and o...
- 07 Aug 2011, 18:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurrajong Classic - 7th August
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7578
Re: Kurrajong Classic - 7th August
Awesome result Wallman, I would have liked to see the photo finish and the one with you flapping inappropriately. Well done.
- 04 Aug 2011, 19:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Speedplay Pedal & Cleat Maintenance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1271
Re: Speedplay Pedal & Cleat Maintenance
This article got me thinking about all this as my L cleat came loose last weekend >> http://www.cyclingtipsblog.com/2011/06/my-love-hate-relationship-with-speedplay-pedals/ and Jo's pedals really need lubricating. ....Isn't that what boyfriends are for? No not lubricating for those cheeky minds, I ...
- 03 Aug 2011, 07:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
wow 73 - that's awesome Richard. After missing a couple of weeks I'm scared to try again. Last effort was 55 but it was a struggle. My mind says I'll get back to it next week.....I hope.The best I have got to is 73
Still a long way off 100
- 03 Aug 2011, 06:55
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 2009 54cm Avanti Track Bike For Sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1964
Re: 2009 Medium Avanti Track Bike For Sale - 54cm
Yep that's the oneIs this the one Jo would have mentioned on Sunday morning? Looks great but think it might be a little too big for me...
- 01 Aug 2011, 12:46
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
Anyone still going on this? Lost a week due to work and family stuff. Currently up Week 5 Day 3. The program is ramping up a fair bit now. Week 6 looks a shocker. I got up to week 6 the week before last but I couldn't complete all the required sets on the Monday, and due to work missed Wednesday an...
- 30 Jul 2011, 19:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sydney Road Titles & Ride for Life - July 30-31
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5555
Re: Sydney Road Titles & Ride for Life - July 30-31
No one can say that you don't know how to punish yourself for the cause Mike, congrat's, sounded like you had a heap of fun, though for me it sounds like way too much torture
- 30 Jul 2011, 19:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sydney Road Titles & Ride for Life - July 30-31
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5555
Re: Sydney Road Titles & Ride for Life - July 30-31
Congrats on defending your title Jo. Would be nice to do this race, missed it last year and injured this year. Oh well 2012 now. At least you had much nicer weather this year :-) Yes last year that rain was horrible. We were soaked to the core in water and mud and due to me not rinsing my knicks pr...
- 30 Jul 2011, 18:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: At the risk of....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2365
Re: At the risk of....
@Stuart, true they aren't politicians, but they are still the popularly elected officials of the club, a club which we pay membership fees to. James We could go go back and forth about this issue forever, but really there are better things to waste our time on - eg: Like Cadel winning the Tour !!! ...
- 30 Jul 2011, 18:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sydney Road Titles & Ride for Life - July 30-31
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5555
Re: Sydney Road Titles & Ride for Life - July 30-31
Great result Jo! we want the ride report! I was pretty lucky today as the race pace and terrain suited me......no hills, no huge attacks, and a cafe ride till the sprint. It was no where near as hard as last year!! I did join in on a couple of attacks, but generally I marked who I knew were the str...
- 30 Jul 2011, 07:27
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: At the risk of....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2365
Re: At the risk of....
The ones that I think have gone too far are Suddenly, if I have a bad experience with a shop, I can't mention it on the forum at the risk of defaming the business. If a rider does something stupid in the bunch, I can't call them out for it. As for what's offensive, we all have different tolerance w...
- 30 Jul 2011, 06:45
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Raw Race Reports!!!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7275
Re: Raw Race Reports!!!
let us never mention tonight again :D Sorry but all I remember from tonight is that Mr Law absolutely flew towards Andre! so fast! I saw you win a race in fine form Timmy...then I heard you were disqualified..not sure what happened then but I heard all of DHBC do a roaring cheer as you crossed the ...
- 24 Jul 2011, 18:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: NSW Individual Time Trial Championships entries close 10 Jul
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4679
Re: NSW Individual Time Trial Championships entries close 10
That's awesome ladies, I'm "almost" regretting not going just because the pre and post race antics sounded like a laugh, and much more fun than torturing myself at Waterfall for 80km. One day when I take those time trial bars out of the plastic and get them on my bike I might do it. But fo...
- 24 Jul 2011, 14:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Can Waterfall to Marrickville via Cronulla be right?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2901
Re: Can Waterfall to Marrickville via Cronulla be right?
hmm interesting route choice Adam. Just where did you go wrong I'm wondering to end up there? Best to always pay attention to the route so as you get to know the way home!
Posted by Stuart ....
Posted by Stuart ....
- 24 Jul 2011, 06:14
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Raw Race Reports!!!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7275
Re: Raw Race Reports!!!
And the novices Tim! I know we didn't really set the velodrome alight but we're getting there...! We also seem to be regularly up against men who are obviously very good cyclists, have just never ridden on the track... It's hard for one person to see all the races - so girls start posting your stor...
- 23 Jul 2011, 20:35
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Raw Race Reports!!!
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7275
Re: Raw Race Reports!!!
Sorry if I have left any one out, I keep missing Anthony Platts Baggs races because B grade is just in front of me, and our new lad Allan is looking like he will be up a grade in no time! (he was on 90 inches tonight, and would have picked up a win if his gear had been bigger). You keep missing the...
- 19 Jul 2011, 19:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
I'm hardly killing it given I have to regress a week. It's more than likely killing me. Anyone who has any tips or who has completed week 6 that can tell me it gets easier - please do!!!Joanne is killing this comp! I am a bit lax.. between lotsa weight sessions I try and keep up
- 19 Jul 2011, 07:17
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
Ok - is anyone struggling yet - I am ? Week 6 Day 1 seems to be the week I've hit a brick wall and did less maximum than I did in week 5. I guess I'll be repeating week 6 next week. It says after completing week 6 you attempt the 100, which at this stage seems like an impossible task. Anyone done it...
- 18 Jul 2011, 12:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C25's & C28's to Waterfall in light rain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1586
Re: C25's & C28's to Waterfall in light rain
Actually the C stands for "Cruisers"!!.C 28s did 29.0 kms average per hour.
Thats 'C' for 'Circa'.
That's the speed it will stay.
Anything greater (and with skills) is Middies. Congratulations on all those who have graduated to Middies .
- 17 Jul 2011, 18:00
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C25's & C28's to Waterfall in light rain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1586
Re: C25's & C28's to Waterfall in light rain
So not fair. He's going to be able to beat me soon and Jo and Camilla will evict me from the women who can beat their HABS club :( His success has only started since the purchase of his new bike. We can always sabotage that Eleri. From my perspective he has carbon, you have steel - that's an unfair...
- 17 Jul 2011, 14:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C25's & C28's to Waterfall in light rain
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1586
C25's & C28's to Waterfall in light rain
Looks like there were very few hard core riders in Sydney today with the DHBC group only sighting 2 other teams on the road. Weather wasn't too bad with very light rain - we had 2 bunches out today. C25's led by Eleri and the slower C28's supposedly led by me, although in reality the bunch was very ...
- 14 Jul 2011, 08:52
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Chain Ring Bags
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1099
Chain Ring Bags
A few people keep asking me about these chain ring bags for the track. The original supplier I got them off (Milwaulke Cycles) doesn't stock them any more, but Brian Sprouster found another supplier that has them in DHBC red. He tells me the frieght is quite expensive even with several orders. Anywa...
- 10 Jul 2011, 16:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Photo caption contest.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3892
Re: Photo caption contest.
Jess: "I can handle him breaking 2 collar bones, but if he breaks both hands he will have to find another wife"
- 10 Jul 2011, 15:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Photo caption contest.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3892
Re: Photo caption contest.
That's gold!jess "marry a cyclist they said....peak of physical fitness they said....now look at me. Bet he can't even wipe now and I WONDER who is going to do that for him...."
- 09 Jul 2011, 17:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Photo caption contest.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3892
Re: Photo caption contest.
Jess Caption:
"So much for my night at home watching Masterchef"
"So much for my night at home watching Masterchef"
- 08 Jul 2011, 05:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: A Hairy Posse
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3435
Re: A Hairy Posse
Sounds romantic Timmytheres a place in newtown thats heaps cheap, I cant remember the name, but I went there on a date with a girl, we both got waxed
- 02 Jul 2011, 10:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: A Hairy Posse
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3435
Re: A Hairy Posse
Dougie - that is an awesome read, hopefully I get to hear about instalment 2 re the lady man when we see you at the Tour Down Under. I guess if you do "alot" of riding & racing, the risk of falling is greater so it's not nice to have bits of road, rock & hair stuck to your injuries...
- 01 Jul 2011, 22:51
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: For Sale - Felt Dispatch SS/Fixie
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3548
Re: For Sale - Felt Dispatch SS/Fixie
No Jo....we need to get you a track bike and get you on the track!!Excuse my ignorance but this is a fixie? I'm after one of a similar size...
- 30 Jun 2011, 18:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Pls sign this partiton 4 min safe passing distance
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3758
Re: Pls sign this partiton 4 min safe passing distance
That's alright then Toffy, I won't have to beat you with my hand pump next time I see you at slowiesFor the record, Trouty, I was the 398th signature. I signed the day Stuart posted the link.
- 30 Jun 2011, 12:51
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
my number is 40, which is slightly larger than I expected, i thought it would be about 20. This means i am starting in week three. Hey Timmy, you're starting at the exact point as me 40 - week 3/column 3. Take a look at the sets on week 4, it's a bit of a jump so next week will be a killer (hard). ...
- 29 Jun 2011, 19:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
Only 4 days rest? I guess that would mean it will take you a bit longer than 6 weeks to get to your 100 target.Trouty, I was planning to take the "more if required" option between sets. I was thinking of fours days in Noosa.......
- 29 Jun 2011, 18:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Pls sign this partiton 4 min safe passing distance
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3758
Re: Pls sign this partiton 4 min safe passing distance
Having been in an advisory role for "law making" I can recall no time when the wording in a petition was directly translated into a law. All the problems you are talking about get picked up in the drafting process of making an amendment and then getting a majority to vote for it. Nowhere ...
- 29 Jun 2011, 16:30
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
Boyfriend not includedMay the $3K job lot price includes the boyfriend!
If so a friend of mine said she might be interested! She is single and interested in getting into cycling
- 29 Jun 2011, 16:29
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
That's a really nice bike. I was interested as I rode one when I was in Canberra a few weeks ago and I really liked the feel of it. Accelerates very well and climbs beautifully. The colour isn't really for me though, and while it's not ALL about looks some portion of it is at least. Someone is goin...
- 29 Jun 2011, 13:24
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Tim Briers crashed
- Replies: 128
- Views: 28145
Re: Tim Briers crashed
yep hang in there Tim. It's winter and it's not that pleasant riding in the cold anyway...
- 29 Jun 2011, 12:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Pls sign this partiton 4 min safe passing distance
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3758
Re: Pls sign this partiton 4 min safe passing distance
This of course, opens up a can of worms. What about two cyclists riding abreast at speed. Currently completely legal, but if those cyclists were closer than 1 metre apart, they might fall foul of these rules. You could complicate things by imposing some rule where it's the relative speeds of the tw...
- 29 Jun 2011, 12:53
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
You looking for a bloke, he is a bit too old for youWhere is this guy????
- 29 Jun 2011, 12:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
Ok when do we start if we are starting next month? friday? or should the first night be down at the track? I've already started this week, I started on week 3 according to the initial test result. I used the pushup online tracker aswell. Let's see if I can do this magic 100 in 4 weeks time, I don't...
- 29 Jun 2011, 08:14
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
Hey - I know it says 60 seconds between sets (or more if required) but does it matter if the break is a bit longer - eg: Say you are doing them in between sets of another type of exercise ?
- 29 Jun 2011, 05:15
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
She won'tWhat happens if she sells the bike and then hooks up with another cyclist?
- 28 Jun 2011, 16:17
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.2 Trek Madone FOR SALE
OK - anyone that is interested I have just had a text from her on a package deal.
THE LOT FOR $3,000
CHEERS
THE LOT FOR $3,000
CHEERS
- 27 Jun 2011, 13:56
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
Here are some photo's, of dubious quality but you get the idea. Oh, and yes I know they are reversed (taken with a laptop webcam)- it's not that this is a super special bike with the drive train on the left! https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-LuC16pLj_FA/Tgf9sP3i4sI/AAAAAAAAV-M/b-Nbws9B7F8/Photo%252...
- 27 Jun 2011, 05:09
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC 100 push up challenge
- Replies: 60
- Views: 9622
Re: Re: Re: DHBC 100 push up challenge
1. Tim Llewellyn
2. Richard
3. John G. starting at level 2, ack.
4. Spiros[/quote]
5. Oli
6. Gloria
7. Mike
8. Trouty
I'll give it a go.
2. Richard
3. John G. starting at level 2, ack.
4. Spiros[/quote]
5. Oli
6. Gloria
7. Mike
8. Trouty
I'll give it a go.
- 22 Jun 2011, 22:32
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
For $6000, she could have bought her a 0.5-0.75 carot basic quality Tiffany rock. I'd bet the result would have been different, and wouldn't be sold come a break-up. Stupid guy! :mrgreen: There are worse things in life than having some one buy you a $6000 bike you don't like. I wish some one would ...
- 22 Jun 2011, 15:02
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Re: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
Nope - Ex Boyfriend who was a cyclist bought it for her as a Birthday present thinking she would learn to like it and got all her family to put in with him. A very expensive present not really based on what "She" wanted but I am sure the intentions were good.
- 22 Jun 2011, 05:22
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5004
Carbon 5.5 Trek Madone FOR SALE
FOR SALE - ACTUAL PHOTO TO FOLLOW Refer to Link for Bike Style - although the paint job is very different. Also on this review link the components are Sram Force where they are ULtegra on her version. http://www.google.com.au/imgres?imgurl=http://bikereviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/trek-mado...
- 20 Jun 2011, 21:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: DHBC Elite Women deliver historic bronze medal in Club TTT.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4839
Re: DHBC Elite Women deliver historic bronze medal in Club T
it was such a good race! i can't believe the mental and physical toughness Aimee and Jo showed on the course. Thank yo so much for the race. And Special mention to Jess who pushed the team (literally) from the back, while I tried to be the best wind break i could be on the front. Great team work! i...
- 13 Jun 2011, 19:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: CANCELLED - Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5790
Re: CANCELLED - Criterium Monday 13th June Queen's b'day
well written Dougie, very entertaining.
- 13 Jun 2011, 16:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Le Tour de Dullich, is coming in July 2011!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3688
Re: Le Tour de Dullich, is coming in July 2011!!
It was the most entertaining podium photo I had at hand quickly and it's a DHBC podium shot, so if want to win you just have to be open to the fact that the club will want to document your achievements with a photo. But didn't Julia Robert's once say that you should always smile whenever a camera i...