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Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 06 Jun 2012, 12:21
by Nozzle
Oh yeah, any chance of getting a link to the planned route? Could find the 2009 fixie century route.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 06 Jun 2012, 13:10
by 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

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 08:56
by mikesbytes
OK the route has arrived

Marrickville -> Wolli Creek -> Riverwood then
Suggest you take the Narellan Rd exit, and head west on Narellan Rd to the Camden Bypass. Follow Remembrance Dr over Razorback to Picton. Take Barkers Lodge Rd to Nattai. This road is a little narrow, but should be ok on Sunday with a smallish group. From the lookout, take Burragorang Rd to Cawdor Rd, then left onto Cawdor and into Camden. When you leave Camden heading north, cross the river then take the first on the right (Macarthur Rd). This will take you back to the Camden Bypass to head back home. Roads to watch out for - Barkers Lodge, the big bridge on Camden Bypass heading south, and sections of Remembrance Dr.
Brunch at Picton

Home via train

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 15:07
by 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.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 16:19
by mikesbytes
Philip, how's the caffeine withdrawal symptoms ?

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 07 Jun 2012, 18:02
by Philip
Philip, how's the caffeine withdrawal symptoms ?
Fell off that wagon. Three cups today, each and every one a delight!

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 08 Jun 2012, 08:29
by mikesbytes
Hey the weather forecast looks best for an inland ride on Sunday

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 08 Jun 2012, 08:53
by andrewm
Hey the weather forecast looks best for an inland ride on Sunday
I'd love to. But I turn into a pumpkin on the stroke of midday. So I need to be on a train at campbelltown about 10:30. Risk\reward ratio is too high.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 09 Jun 2012, 08:35
by Nozzle
I'm keen for a ride still in any direction.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 09 Jun 2012, 11:15
by 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

Image.Image.Image.Image.Image

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 09 Jun 2012, 15:10
by jonboy
Mike

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

J

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 09 Jun 2012, 19:03
by 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

2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 10:12
by mikesbytes
Dry and sunny in Picton

2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 12:30
by weiyun
You hard core lot! Post some photos when ready.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 16:59
by Anthony K
Too hard core for wimpy me. Well done kiddies.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 17:24
by 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.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 17:29
by Nozzle
i bailed at 5am. Was raining out and my bed was warm....

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 18:23
by mikesbytes
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.
Yeh that was us

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 19:13
by 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
Image

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.
Image

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.
Image
At the lookout
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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

Strava Data

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 10 Jun 2012, 21:09
by 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.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 11 Jun 2012, 22:47
by marc2131
Where did all that rain go?

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 12 Jun 2012, 08:33
by mikesbytes
The rain was largely coastal, we were inland

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 19:41
by 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 http://dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1610

What do you think?

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 14 Jun 2012, 23:15
by weiyun
West Head deserves a visit!

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 15 Jun 2012, 12:05
by mikesbytes
A plan is forming

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 21 Jun 2012, 16:42
by 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.

Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10

Posted: 21 Jun 2012, 21:35
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 22 Jun 2012, 09:26
by mikesbytes
Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 22 Jun 2012, 13:10
by Nozzle
Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 22 Jun 2012, 13:21
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 22 Jun 2012, 19:10
by 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!

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 23 Jun 2012, 05:55
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 23 Jun 2012, 09:32
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 23 Jun 2012, 17:18
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 27 Jun 2012, 22:43
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 29 Jun 2012, 13:39
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 01 Jul 2012, 16:10
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 03 Jul 2012, 16:53
by 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)

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 03 Jul 2012, 19:53
by 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).

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 07 Jul 2012, 12:36
by mikesbytes
Akuna Bay and West Head route - click for biggies

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

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

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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 07 Jul 2012, 13:16
by 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?

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th

Posted: 07 Jul 2012, 15:30
by PeterOS
I'm looking at a bit of a sleep in tomorrow so unlikely to be there.
Have a good ride anyway.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 07 Jul 2012, 16:41
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 07 Jul 2012, 18:21
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 07 Jul 2012, 22:25
by Nozzle
Next Sunday is racing with SUVelo. I'll be there instead.

Get better soon Mike.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 08 Jul 2012, 06:10
by 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. :(

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 08 Jul 2012, 08:42
by mikesbytes
Sorry Anthony

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 09:47
by AndrewBurns
This thing still going ahead? Sounds like a nice ride and I think it will be a nice day.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 10:22
by mikesbytes
Yip sure is

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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - Posponed 6am July

Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 19:25
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 11 Jul 2012, 19:51
by 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!

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 12 Jul 2012, 17:48
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 09:59
by 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?

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 10:37
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 10:51
by jonboy
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?
Marco,

Captain Mike should probably answer but judging by the riders in the list so far I'm guessing that the pace will be reasonably fast - maybe an avg of 30kph.

It's not about a race - more about the scenery and riding somewhere different. Just like the marines no-one gets left behind. This route has a lot of hills and its a long ride. You'll need to be reasonable fit and confident with bunch riding and bike handling on the descents. Some of us might be feeling inspired by the TdF and the odd breakaway on the climbs might ensue but we all wait for the bunch to catch up at the summit.

John

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 12:26
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 16:15
by AndrewBurns
So what time are we meeting tomorrow, 6 or 6:30? 6:30 would be nice :P

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 18:26
by mikesbytes
6am

Water available at Church point

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 20:01
by AndrewBurns
Looks like it's going to be windy tomorrow, see everyone at 6.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 14 Jul 2012, 20:54
by paul
I be along too,
See you at 6.

Paul

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 15 Jul 2012, 18:14
by mikesbytes
Beautiful day for a ride

Image

Here's the data http://app.strava.com/rides/13414223

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 15 Jul 2012, 21:20
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 15 Jul 2012, 23:05
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 16 Jul 2012, 22:06
by paul
Thanks Mike,

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

Paul

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 17 Jul 2012, 08:55
by marc2131
Wow, 140K + hills :shock:
Legends.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 17 Jul 2012, 09:18
by 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
Image
West head stunner

Image
Rumors that I was tired were entirely untrue

Image
Breakfast in style at Church point

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 17 Jul 2012, 18:42
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay West Head - 6am July 15 - its

Posted: 18 Jul 2012, 09:15
by Philip
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.
I thought the fixie might slow him down.... I was wrong.

Great ride with a really good group.

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 08:05
by mikesbytes
Cycling is about fun and you can have more fun when your using the correct gear, so to make sure that no one is disappointed, we have banned fixies for this ride.

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

Introducing the 2012 Non Fixie Century

Its on Sunday 6am Nov 18, so have your bike handy 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 2010 2011

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 10:23
by JoTheBuilder
I reckon that's for me!

1. Mike
2. Jo

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 10:28
by Philip
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 11:24
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 12:24
by Anthony K
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 13:33
by jonboy
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 15:26
by mikesbytes
@Greg she won't be able bite back when you say you have a date with the Delightful Hansom Beautiful Cyclists

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 25 Oct 2012, 16:19
by GregPankhurst
Clearly you've not met my wife :lol:

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 12:07
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 13:30
by adrian
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 18:05
by andrewb
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. Andrew B (maybe)

Any hints on the route? North? South?
Are we metric or imperial century for the non-fixie?
In past years it has been colloquially been known as the NFI Century, i.e. Non-Fixie Imperial Century. I presume the same arrangement will apply this time around.

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 29 Oct 2012, 21:16
by mikesbytes
Any hints on the route? North? South?
The second half of the route will be similar to the Hawkesbury explorer, finishing in Windsor
Are we metric or imperial century for the non-fixie?
Imperial century's are more fun

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 03 Nov 2012, 19:58
by mikesbytes
Non Fixie century route

Marrickville to Berowa via Narabeen and Bobbin head - 76k

Berowa to Wisemans- 51k

Wisemans to Windsor hugging the Hawkesbury - 51k

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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 06 Nov 2012, 10:46
by Karzie
Mike, the url seems to be the same for each of those options, ie Wiseman's to Windsor.

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 06 Nov 2012, 18:18
by Stuart
I'm ride leader that weekend so I'm out.

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 06 Nov 2012, 18:49
by mikesbytes
Mike, the url seems to be the same for each of those options, ie Wiseman's to Windsor.
Dam

Got to luv Google maps. I'll do it again

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 07 Nov 2012, 14:54
by mikesbytes
OK, Non Fixie century route fixed (pun not intended)

Marrickville to St Ives via Narabeen - 50k

Breakfast

St Ives to Wisemans via Bobbin Head and Berowra Waters
St Ives to Mount Kuring-gai via Bobbin Head -22k
Mount Kuring-gai to Genlorie Via Berowa Waters 26k
Genlorie to Wisemans Ferry 31k

Lunch

Wisemans to Windsor hugging the Hawkesbury - 51k

Catch train home from Windsor Train Station

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 07 Nov 2012, 16:38
by 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?

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 07 Nov 2012, 16:43
by andrewm
I don't know most of that terrain very well Mike.

Probably a bit out of Narrabeen lakes (?)
probably ;)

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 07 Nov 2012, 20:07
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 10 Nov 2012, 10:48
by 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....

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 10 Nov 2012, 11:08
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 10 Nov 2012, 11:12
by 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.

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 10 Nov 2012, 17:41
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 10 Nov 2012, 17:44
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 15 Nov 2012, 05:11
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 15 Nov 2012, 18:09
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 16 Nov 2012, 09:20
by mikesbytes
The weather forecast for Sunday is a shower or two. I'll keep an eye on the forecast and keep you posted

http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydney.shtml

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 16 Nov 2012, 09:33
by 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

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 17 Nov 2012, 08:24
by mikesbytes
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/syd ... ml?ref=hdr
Min 15 Max 25 A shower or two
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers from the late morning. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening
,

While not perfect, its looking OK. There's bail out options for the first half of the day.

I'll post again around 5am, so please check for a post.

====Things====================
- Pace is that of the slowest rider. There are a number of hills for the quick riders to maximise their fun, so its a ride for everyone.
- Food. Briing something with you that won't die in your pockets. After Wisemans there a healthy distance before we hit Enzena (spelling?) where we can score a drink and or snack.
- Water. Please bring 2 bottles
- Pack your best smile

See you in the morning

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 17 Nov 2012, 14:00
by Camilla
I might be out :( Didn't get enough work done this week and can't afford a whole day off.

Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on

Posted: 17 Nov 2012, 21:47
by mikesbytes
The weather is looking great, see you in the morning