Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
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The day before the Ken Dinnerval, so you can use it as a warmup.
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The day before the Ken Dinnerval, so you can use it as a warmup.
Who's in?
- Mark L
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I did it a couple of years back and average speed in M4 was 41kph. Off memory Elite was something like 47kph
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Its a fast circuit, you'll be fine Mark
I met the President of Penrith Panthers Cycling club last night at the Cycling NSW AGM and he encouraged as many of our club members to turn out for various events they run, including the Sydney Road titles. This closes on Sunday. As Mike says its pretty fast.
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The circuit is about 3kph faster than Heffron
And Joanne take note.... NO HILLS
And Joanne take note.... NO HILLS
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Come on guys/gals, this is your chance to gauge your ability against the best in Sydney and others from NSW & ACT. Entries close tonight
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Hey Mark can I get a lift?
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Yes please
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Sorry to hear that mate, take it easy and get better
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Its a 5km circuit, which makes the mens elite race 100kms. Due to the nature of the circuit its always fast, 50+ kms hour average.
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5k per lap
Woooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooo - Joanne (trouty) takes gold in WM4 - awesome result and given the way Jo approaches her training a very fitting result. If only her dedication would rub off on me just a little bit ....
disclaimer: ** Joanne is my ever lovin' partner **
disclaimer: ** Joanne is my ever lovin' partner **
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Congratulations Jo !!!!!!!!!
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Great result. Well done Jo!!
Hot Laps!
Well done Jo.
Peter & Michele.
Well done Jo.
Peter & Michele.
I don't, but it stopped raining and when I talked to Mike Clement on the phone - he said it wasn't raining in Penrith - so I had no excuse. During the race of course it rained and it was horrid. When we finished it looked like I did a mountain ride. For those riding tomorrow, make sure you are smart enough to bring a towel and some warm dry clothes.Chapeau Jo! I thought you didn't ride in the wet?
Well done Jo!!
In the Elite men, i managed to hang in there for 50km before dropping off the back as my legs were getting more tired with each lap. Average speed was 45.2km/hr when i pulled out. Alex managed to stick in there until the finish (100km), though he did say he almost came off on the last corners.
In the Elite men, i managed to hang in there for 50km before dropping off the back as my legs were getting more tired with each lap. Average speed was 45.2km/hr when i pulled out. Alex managed to stick in there until the finish (100km), though he did say he almost came off on the last corners.
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MMAS04 Dudes 10 laps - 50k
- Lacey DNS (MIA)
- Decker 4th
- Clement DNF 49.2k completed
- Weller DNF 49.2k completed
This has to be the slowest MMAS04 race I've ever been in. I was late getting my self ready and did zero warmup, not that it was problem because the initial pace was so slow that I went to the front so to try to generate some heat in my legs. Pace floated between 40 and 30kph and some of us decided that we might as well have a crack at a break, so at a predetermined place, one of the riders attacked with the 3 DHBC riders, but we were reeled in pretty good, then the St George rider turned up, who to my knowledge was the fastest rider, so I said to him "where were you when we did our attack? We needed you", his response was "I got a flat and spent the last 2 laps chasing.
Throughout the race there were various attacks, I tried twice myself. None of them succeeded.
Last lap and I was sitting in 2nd wheel and then eventually Ian went past into the lead, so I moved onto his wheel, the pace slowly increased and then coming over the bridge with 800mtrs to go, I lost the front wheel and crashed, taking out a plastic bollard in the process. Craig crashed into me and his bike ended up on top of me and a third rider went down too. Sorry Craig.
What happened in the last 800mtrs, Ian will need to advise. The St George rider won as expected and Paul Meehan took second. Ian unlucky to be just outside of the medals.
- Lacey DNS (MIA)
- Decker 4th
- Clement DNF 49.2k completed
- Weller DNF 49.2k completed
This has to be the slowest MMAS04 race I've ever been in. I was late getting my self ready and did zero warmup, not that it was problem because the initial pace was so slow that I went to the front so to try to generate some heat in my legs. Pace floated between 40 and 30kph and some of us decided that we might as well have a crack at a break, so at a predetermined place, one of the riders attacked with the 3 DHBC riders, but we were reeled in pretty good, then the St George rider turned up, who to my knowledge was the fastest rider, so I said to him "where were you when we did our attack? We needed you", his response was "I got a flat and spent the last 2 laps chasing.
Throughout the race there were various attacks, I tried twice myself. None of them succeeded.
Last lap and I was sitting in 2nd wheel and then eventually Ian went past into the lead, so I moved onto his wheel, the pace slowly increased and then coming over the bridge with 800mtrs to go, I lost the front wheel and crashed, taking out a plastic bollard in the process. Craig crashed into me and his bike ended up on top of me and a third rider went down too. Sorry Craig.
What happened in the last 800mtrs, Ian will need to advise. The St George rider won as expected and Paul Meehan took second. Ian unlucky to be just outside of the medals.
Bad luck Mike and Craig. Sounded like a great ride given the conditions. Are you guys OK? And Dinnerville Mike?
Great (and safe!) finish Ian
Trouty......what can I say, other than get in that car with Camilla and we will see you tomorrow at Dapto! Fantastic
Great (and safe!) finish Ian
Trouty......what can I say, other than get in that car with Camilla and we will see you tomorrow at Dapto! Fantastic
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Can someone SMS me Craigs mobile number.
I'm unlikely for Dinnerville, will make my mind up 30 minutes before the start
I'm unlikely for Dinnerville, will make my mind up 30 minutes before the start
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I had a pretty good race. Despite turning up late and having no warm up except rolling from the car to the start line, I felt pretty comfy for most of the race. Was involved in one small break, when Sam (sydney cc) attacked off the front and i followed his wheel, but the others who came with us wouldnt work and we were quickly caught.
I tried to get up the front on the last lap for the sprint, but there was a lot of riders bumping shoulders, who didnt want to let anyone past them. I was about mid pack going through the last corner on the last lap, and had the back wheel slide out on me. I was very very close to high siding but somehow managed to stay up, and in the process scare everyone behind me.
Wish I had on been on the front for the sprint as my legs were feeling quite good.
I tried to get up the front on the last lap for the sprint, but there was a lot of riders bumping shoulders, who didnt want to let anyone past them. I was about mid pack going through the last corner on the last lap, and had the back wheel slide out on me. I was very very close to high siding but somehow managed to stay up, and in the process scare everyone behind me.
Wish I had on been on the front for the sprint as my legs were feeling quite good.
Yeah, l thought it's going to be wet so just played it safe - also it was a long day at work on FridayMMAS04 Dudes 10 laps - 50k
- Lacey DNS (MIA)
Craig and Mike - l hope your ok.
Alex, l would have liked to see you in your slide, well done staying upright.
WELL DONE JO
Dinnerville tomorrow
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Unless a miracle happens overnight, I'm out of Dinnerville
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I'll know in the morning. I'll take my bike and I'll take a camera and shall see which one I will be using.
Fantastic results! Brilliant Jo... You have been formally upgraded to "Fast Coach". Take it easy on the downed riders.
must say......not happy Jan!!!!
As mentioned it was a slow race and I was tres shabby early on (been off colour all week), as the race went on I was feeling better and better. I was in a great position coming into the finish (although I did have some hesitation as I did not want to jepardise my handicap at Wagga) but was taken out in the crash (note to Mike - stay off the white lines in the wet!) and then was hit from behind. AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!! Minimal skin lost, but a buckled back wheel, derailed seat and a scratch on the new Baum. After 'molto' cursing I got back on and finished about 7th I think.....what could have been????
As they say, "if you don't fall off you are not trying".
As mentioned it was a slow race and I was tres shabby early on (been off colour all week), as the race went on I was feeling better and better. I was in a great position coming into the finish (although I did have some hesitation as I did not want to jepardise my handicap at Wagga) but was taken out in the crash (note to Mike - stay off the white lines in the wet!) and then was hit from behind. AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!! Minimal skin lost, but a buckled back wheel, derailed seat and a scratch on the new Baum. After 'molto' cursing I got back on and finished about 7th I think.....what could have been????
As they say, "if you don't fall off you are not trying".
A bit of bad luck....and a bummer about the scratch on the "new" Baum. At least no scratches on the "Old" Craig. It was pretty wet and horrible out there. We had a crash in our grade as well with a rider getting knocked cold out for a few minutes. Best of luck in Wagga.must say......not happy Jan!!!!
As mentioned it was a slow race and I was tres shabby early on (been off colour all week), as the race went on I was feeling better and better. I was in a great position coming into the finish (although I did have some hesitation as I did not want to jepardise my handicap at Wagga) but was taken out in the crash (note to Mike - stay off the white lines in the wet!) and then was hit from behind. AAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!! Minimal skin lost, but a buckled back wheel, derailed seat and a scratch on the new Baum. After 'molto' cursing I got back on and finished about 7th I think.....what could have been????
As they say, "if you don't fall off you are not trying".
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VO2 maxi was yawning......
That means that you are nice and relaxed. Always a good sign if you are sitting in the bunch. Watch the Olympics, it isn't uncommon to see the starters yawning, a sign that they are very relaxed.i was yawning......
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Ha, apparently i beat Scott law. Not sure if he was actually in the race or not, but according to the results I did.
Ha, apparently i beat Scott law. Not sure if he was actually in the race or not, but according to the results I did.
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It also shows me as finishing despite that I stopped 5mtrs before the line, got first aid and then rode back the other way, ie I didn't cross the line.http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... tm#Results
Ha, apparently i beat Scott law. Not sure if he was actually in the race or not, but according to the results I did.
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