Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
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Welcome to the 2013 DHBC Adventure Rides
This year we have a team putting their heads together and they have come up with some interesting ideas, which we will combine with some of the classic's of past years
Most of these rides, while not quick (C25+) are quite long. Riders must of completed 3 rides to waterfall. If you a new but fairly fit, please contact the ride organiser and discuss. Most of the routes are designed to allow each of us to have fun at our own levels, for example the fast riders will gun it up a big hill and wait at the top for the other riders. In between these 'challenge' sections the group will ride together at the speed comfortable to the slowest rider.
Unless stated otherwise, rides depart Marrickville Rd cafe on Sundays at 6.00am
2013 rides
Done and dusted
Marrickville 6am Sun 13th Jan Earlie Eastie 70k
- ride organiser: Greg P
- cycle coach: Mike C
Sun 3rd Feb Central Coast Chase 60k, 90k and 130k
- ride organiser: Dayna W
- cycle coach: Lindsay, TBA, TBA
Central Station 7.18am Sun 10th Mar Oaks Fire Trail MTB ride
- ride organiser: Christian L
- cycle coach: Christian L, Mike C
Cancelled
Wolli Creek 5.30am or Kiama 9am date tba Apr Non Fixie Imperial Century 162k+
- ride organiser: Mike C
- cycle coach: Mike C
Coming up
Marrickville 6am Sun 5th May Blue Mountains 3rd route 100k
- ride organiser: Mark L
- Cycle Coach: Mike C
Marrickville 6am Sun date tba June Bundeena Ferry 80k
- ride orgainiser:
- cycle coach:
Mid week night ride date tab July
- ride organiser: Paulette
- cycle coach:
Marrickville 6am Sun date tba Aug The Wall 112k
- ride origaniser:
- cycle coach:
Sep
- ride organiser:
- cycle coach
Marrickville time tba Sat date tba Oct Southern Highlands Weekend (2 days, 3 rides)
- ride organiser: David L, Mike C
- cycle coach: Mike C
Nov
- ride organiser:
- cycle coach:
Dec
- ride organiser:
- cycle coach:
This year we have a team putting their heads together and they have come up with some interesting ideas, which we will combine with some of the classic's of past years
Most of these rides, while not quick (C25+) are quite long. Riders must of completed 3 rides to waterfall. If you a new but fairly fit, please contact the ride organiser and discuss. Most of the routes are designed to allow each of us to have fun at our own levels, for example the fast riders will gun it up a big hill and wait at the top for the other riders. In between these 'challenge' sections the group will ride together at the speed comfortable to the slowest rider.
Unless stated otherwise, rides depart Marrickville Rd cafe on Sundays at 6.00am
2013 rides
Done and dusted
Marrickville 6am Sun 13th Jan Earlie Eastie 70k
- ride organiser: Greg P
- cycle coach: Mike C
Sun 3rd Feb Central Coast Chase 60k, 90k and 130k
- ride organiser: Dayna W
- cycle coach: Lindsay, TBA, TBA
Central Station 7.18am Sun 10th Mar Oaks Fire Trail MTB ride
- ride organiser: Christian L
- cycle coach: Christian L, Mike C
Cancelled
Wolli Creek 5.30am or Kiama 9am date tba Apr Non Fixie Imperial Century 162k+
- ride organiser: Mike C
- cycle coach: Mike C
Coming up
Marrickville 6am Sun 5th May Blue Mountains 3rd route 100k
- ride organiser: Mark L
- Cycle Coach: Mike C
Marrickville 6am Sun date tba June Bundeena Ferry 80k
- ride orgainiser:
- cycle coach:
Mid week night ride date tab July
- ride organiser: Paulette
- cycle coach:
Marrickville 6am Sun date tba Aug The Wall 112k
- ride origaniser:
- cycle coach:
Sep
- ride organiser:
- cycle coach
Marrickville time tba Sat date tba Oct Southern Highlands Weekend (2 days, 3 rides)
- ride organiser: David L, Mike C
- cycle coach: Mike C
Nov
- ride organiser:
- cycle coach:
Dec
- ride organiser:
- cycle coach:
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2013 Routes
Earlie Eastie Loop of Eastern Suburbs with many of the hills in the area. About 70k. 2013 Strava Data Photos: Lady Macquarie's Chair, South Head 1, South Head 2
Central Coast Chase - 6.45am train from Central
- Medium 95k group Ourimbah -> Entrance Flat route
- Fast 135k group Wyong -> Entrance Hilly route including Bumble Hill and dog trap rd then Hue Hue to Wyee
- Beginner 60k group Wyee -> Entrance
Lunch in the Entrance around 12.30. Time for a swim.
Bike track Sunday morningaround the lake back to Tuggerah station for return train journey
Blue Mountains 3rd Route
- Victoria rd to Parramatta, Church st/ Windsor rd, L onto Hammers rd, R onto Old Windsor rd, continue on Windsor rd to Windsor. ~53km Brekkie/ morning tea at Windsor.
- Then Macquarie/ George st, R onto Blacktown rd, L onto The Driftway, L onto Castlereagh rd, R onto Springwood/ Hawkesbury rd to Springwood. ~36km, lunch.
Train home
Southern Highlands Weekend
Saturday: Marrickville -> Riverwood -> Motorway to Cambeltown -> Picton (lunch) -> Mittagong
Accom: Mittagong pub
Sunday Early morning: Southern Highlands Bike Club ride start/end Bowral. About 60k, hilly and flatter options
Sunday late morning: Southern Highlands to Campbelltown and take train, or ride to Wollongong and take train.
The Wall- RNP Audley in, exit at Otford, climb the wall to Hellensburg, Waterfall, Marrickville
Earlie Eastie Loop of Eastern Suburbs with many of the hills in the area. About 70k. 2013 Strava Data Photos: Lady Macquarie's Chair, South Head 1, South Head 2
Central Coast Chase - 6.45am train from Central
- Medium 95k group Ourimbah -> Entrance Flat route
- Fast 135k group Wyong -> Entrance Hilly route including Bumble Hill and dog trap rd then Hue Hue to Wyee
- Beginner 60k group Wyee -> Entrance
Lunch in the Entrance around 12.30. Time for a swim.
Bike track Sunday morningaround the lake back to Tuggerah station for return train journey
Blue Mountains 3rd Route
- Victoria rd to Parramatta, Church st/ Windsor rd, L onto Hammers rd, R onto Old Windsor rd, continue on Windsor rd to Windsor. ~53km Brekkie/ morning tea at Windsor.
- Then Macquarie/ George st, R onto Blacktown rd, L onto The Driftway, L onto Castlereagh rd, R onto Springwood/ Hawkesbury rd to Springwood. ~36km, lunch.
Train home
Southern Highlands Weekend
Saturday: Marrickville -> Riverwood -> Motorway to Cambeltown -> Picton (lunch) -> Mittagong
Accom: Mittagong pub
Sunday Early morning: Southern Highlands Bike Club ride start/end Bowral. About 60k, hilly and flatter options
Sunday late morning: Southern Highlands to Campbelltown and take train, or ride to Wollongong and take train.
The Wall- RNP Audley in, exit at Otford, climb the wall to Hellensburg, Waterfall, Marrickville
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I'm in for the Earlie Eastie (obviously)
This is probably the perfect ride for anyone who wants to stretch their wings a little having done a couple of Waterfalls. At 70Km-ish it's actually shorter than the Waterfall lap, though there will be a bit more climbing involved.
For anyone unfamiliar with the terrain, there's a few shortish, sharp climbs, but nothing epic. And to reiterate Mike's comments we will regroup at the top of all the climbs, and we'll also stop at least once en route to refill water bottles and the like. And if anyone does find themselves struggling, being in the Eastern Suburbs there's plenty of public transport options on tap and shortcuts galore back to Marrickville Rd Cafe.
Hoping to see a big group on the day
This is probably the perfect ride for anyone who wants to stretch their wings a little having done a couple of Waterfalls. At 70Km-ish it's actually shorter than the Waterfall lap, though there will be a bit more climbing involved.
For anyone unfamiliar with the terrain, there's a few shortish, sharp climbs, but nothing epic. And to reiterate Mike's comments we will regroup at the top of all the climbs, and we'll also stop at least once en route to refill water bottles and the like. And if anyone does find themselves struggling, being in the Eastern Suburbs there's plenty of public transport options on tap and shortcuts galore back to Marrickville Rd Cafe.
Hoping to see a big group on the day
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Mike, I was after saturday the 9th/feb not second for the coast one.Will have to check Lindsay can still come as i told him April.
There has been plenty of interest already for this which is good. And it won't matter if its hot as we are going to at least two beaches.
There has been plenty of interest already for this which is good. And it won't matter if its hot as we are going to at least two beaches.
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Earlie Eastie crew (add your name to the list):
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Earlie Eastie crew (add your name to the list):
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Sorry scratch me, I'll be skiing
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Sorry scratch me, I'll be skiing
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Changed the date to 9th Feb. Send me an email if you want to change it.Mike, I was after saturday the 9th/feb not second for the coast one.Will have to check Lindsay can still come as i told him April.
There has been plenty of interest already for this which is good. And it won't matter if its hot as we are going to at least two beaches.
I'm in, pending status update of child from unborn to born.
Earlie Eastie crew (add your name to the list):
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
Earlie Eastie crew (add your name to the list):
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
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I'm in too... Dougie has been exceptionally generous (Australian of the Year?) as to cover me as Ride Leader so I can do this ride. There is an ocean swim on at Bondi at 10:30am so I will turn off at some point (late in the ride) and double back to Bondi to do the swim. My wonderful mum has agreed to meet me there with my swimming gear.
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
Derek
JoTheBuilder
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
Derek
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Bill K
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JoTheBuilder
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I'm keen for a change of scenery.
I note that the following adventure ride in Feb (up to 130kms) is on 9th. This is the day before the Johnny Warren which I will probably do too, along with a bunch of other DHBC riders. The selection of 9th feb might mean fewer riders given that the jamberoo ride last year was hot, windy and hard work.
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
Derek
JoTheBuilder
John H
I'm keen for a change of scenery.
I note that the following adventure ride in Feb (up to 130kms) is on 9th. This is the day before the Johnny Warren which I will probably do too, along with a bunch of other DHBC riders. The selection of 9th feb might mean fewer riders given that the jamberoo ride last year was hot, windy and hard work.
Sorted
I note that the following adventure ride in Feb (up to 130kms) is on 9th. This is the day before the Johnny Warren which I will probably do too, along with a bunch of other DHBC riders. The selection of 9th feb might mean fewer riders given that the jamberoo ride last year was hot, windy and hard work.
The Feb one is now Sunday 3rd. There is now a try the track day on the 9th.
Sorry about any confusion. This is the day and won't change again.
What's the route for the upcoming Early Easties ride? Is it still the same as the one we mapped out back then? Depending on how my recovery goes, may be good for this one.
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Check the link in the second postWhat's the route for the upcoming Early Easties ride? Is it still the same as the one we mapped out back then? Depending on how my recovery goes, may be good for this one.
Ok, same route I plotted. Will see if I feel well enough to join the group on Broadway/City Rd intersection.
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The forecast is looking increasingly good for Sunday. Any other takers?
38% chance of shower (Possible Shower) for Sun. But BOM is not very dependable with so many days out.The forecast is looking increasingly good for Sunday. Any other takers?
I've been off my bike for 12 weeks due to a nasty accident but was riding with the middies regularly before that. This will be my first ride over 40km since October but I'll give it a go! Can always stroll back home if I can't keep up.
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AnthonyK
Bill K
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I'm in, if I can get up. Expecting to meet another DHBC riding at Broadway.
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
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JoTheBuilder
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Marco
Tim C
Sheamus
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Yeah I'll be there assuming the weather looks good (it should) and I can wake up.
MikeC
Greg
AnthonyK
Bill K
Joe
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JoTheBuilder
John H
Marco
Tim C
Sheamus
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Hey all
Few more takers at the cafe this morning so we should have a good posse.
Still a chance of a shower so I'll post at 5am-ish to confirm we're on
Few more takers at the cafe this morning so we should have a good posse.
Still a chance of a shower so I'll post at 5am-ish to confirm we're on
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Decided I'm too lazy to wake up so early on both of my weekend days, I'm out.
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Believe it or not - Christian
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Weather looks good. We're all systems go. See you at the cafe
Based on weather radar, it's going to be touch and go with the rain hitting the ride at some point...
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64k and 128k radar indicates that a shower will pass by just south of us and then nothing. Will be a great ride, see you shortly
On my way.
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And a big thanks to Mike for being the ride leader.
Quick ride report - had a crew of around 22. Slowish start picking up a puncture thru Newtown and having the worst possible run of lights possible down George St, but once we got down to the Rocks the view and tempo improved. Quick pic stop @ Lady Macs Chair (plus a strenuous workout with the world's crappiest pump - sorry Adrian) and we piled out to Watsons Bay in good time. Someone suggested we take a pic at the top of the climb out of Watsons, so hence we might look a tad bedraggled in that one. I also doubt the DHBC will get a Xmas card from the people across the road from our photo spot - seems we might have been a little noisy for their taste at 730 on a Sunday. Whoops.
Next top was Bronte beach for a quick coffee break. Fair to say the local coffee emporium didn't prove quite as DHBC friendly as MRC, asking for a $2 surcharge per head. No wonder they were empty. We drank our coffee in the park for zero surcharge. It certainly made us appreciate home turf, but alas, clicking our heels three times didn't take us back, so we remounted and schlepped up the Bronte ankle snapper, then down into Coogee and beyond.
Quick stop at LaPa and we set sail for home. Literally. The king tides had formed a sizable lake at the end of Coward St. I dug the hardcore, moses style, part the water approach some took, but I doubt it did the Ultegra much good. Back to MRC, where the surcharge was zero and the merits of berry smoothie v iced coffee were discussed at length.
Hopefully a good time was had by all, and we stayed dry - hurrah. I think Weiyun will post some of the pics.
Quick ride report - had a crew of around 22. Slowish start picking up a puncture thru Newtown and having the worst possible run of lights possible down George St, but once we got down to the Rocks the view and tempo improved. Quick pic stop @ Lady Macs Chair (plus a strenuous workout with the world's crappiest pump - sorry Adrian) and we piled out to Watsons Bay in good time. Someone suggested we take a pic at the top of the climb out of Watsons, so hence we might look a tad bedraggled in that one. I also doubt the DHBC will get a Xmas card from the people across the road from our photo spot - seems we might have been a little noisy for their taste at 730 on a Sunday. Whoops.
Next top was Bronte beach for a quick coffee break. Fair to say the local coffee emporium didn't prove quite as DHBC friendly as MRC, asking for a $2 surcharge per head. No wonder they were empty. We drank our coffee in the park for zero surcharge. It certainly made us appreciate home turf, but alas, clicking our heels three times didn't take us back, so we remounted and schlepped up the Bronte ankle snapper, then down into Coogee and beyond.
Quick stop at LaPa and we set sail for home. Literally. The king tides had formed a sizable lake at the end of Coward St. I dug the hardcore, moses style, part the water approach some took, but I doubt it did the Ultegra much good. Back to MRC, where the surcharge was zero and the merits of berry smoothie v iced coffee were discussed at length.
Hopefully a good time was had by all, and we stayed dry - hurrah. I think Weiyun will post some of the pics.
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Which reminds me, I must hose down the bike tonight.The king tides had formed a sizable lake at the end of Coward St. I dug the hardcore, moses style, part the water approach some took, but I doubt it did the Ultegra much good.
Good to see everyone and many new faces after my long absence from club rides. It was obvious my endurance took a dive for the lack of long rides but good my neck held up. And a thanks to Greg for the organization. Ok, here are the photos...
At Lady Macquarie's Chair
At South Head
I have uploaded full sized images in Dropbox. PM me if you want to download these.
At Lady Macquarie's Chair
At South Head
I have uploaded full sized images in Dropbox. PM me if you want to download these.
Looks like fun!!
The next one is Sunday 3rd Feb
Central Coast Chase
We will ride from turf
to surf
This ride is suitable for everyone as it has three versions. We will all leave together on the 6.45am train from Central. We get off at different stations with different routes that all lead us to The Entrance by 12.30pm for lunch. After lunch we can all meander back along the lakeside bike track to catch the 2.36pm train from Tuggerah that gets us back to Central at 4.10 pm
http://goo.gl/maps/wdjbcMedium 95k group Ourimbah -> Entrance Flat route.
This one is pretty flat and there is plenty of time so bring your swimmers as you should manage to fit in a swim on the way. A good one for those who ride waterfall in the slower groups.
http://goo.gl/maps/5XKeLFast 135k group Wyong -> Entrance Hilly route including Bumble Hill and dog trap rd then Hue Hue to Wyee
This version has a challenging climb as I have heard there are people who are into that kind of thing
It is also longer and will require an average speed of approx 28km/hr to make it in time for lunch. Recommended for those who want to have a crack at Bumble Hill http://www.strava.com/segments/bumble-hill-633814 and know they can do the distance.
http://goo.gl/maps/wno7qBeginner 60k group Wyee -> Entrance
This is the easy one. It is aimed at those who usually just ride slowies. If you have been to slowies you can do this. You don't need a fancy bike or to be super fit. This one is all about having fun.We will avoid major roads and have plenty of stops. Great for new people.
The next one is Sunday 3rd Feb
Central Coast Chase
We will ride from turf
to surf
This ride is suitable for everyone as it has three versions. We will all leave together on the 6.45am train from Central. We get off at different stations with different routes that all lead us to The Entrance by 12.30pm for lunch. After lunch we can all meander back along the lakeside bike track to catch the 2.36pm train from Tuggerah that gets us back to Central at 4.10 pm
http://goo.gl/maps/wdjbcMedium 95k group Ourimbah -> Entrance Flat route.
This one is pretty flat and there is plenty of time so bring your swimmers as you should manage to fit in a swim on the way. A good one for those who ride waterfall in the slower groups.
http://goo.gl/maps/5XKeLFast 135k group Wyong -> Entrance Hilly route including Bumble Hill and dog trap rd then Hue Hue to Wyee
This version has a challenging climb as I have heard there are people who are into that kind of thing
It is also longer and will require an average speed of approx 28km/hr to make it in time for lunch. Recommended for those who want to have a crack at Bumble Hill http://www.strava.com/segments/bumble-hill-633814 and know they can do the distance.
http://goo.gl/maps/wno7qBeginner 60k group Wyee -> Entrance
This is the easy one. It is aimed at those who usually just ride slowies. If you have been to slowies you can do this. You don't need a fancy bike or to be super fit. This one is all about having fun.We will avoid major roads and have plenty of stops. Great for new people.
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Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne
Sinead
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne
Sinead
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
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I'm out unfortunately... My new found triathlon hobby takes me to Kurnell that weekend.
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Didn't mean to make it sound too hard.Lunch is at the pub where all groups meet.
30km is only if you want a long lunch,4 beers, 28km will get you a slightly shorter lunch,2 beers.All refreshment stops will be marked on the map i will provide as well as a few handy shortcuts in case of delays. I have ordered a sun visor to go on my helmet so will be very dorktastic! but still cooler than a triathlete:)
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Didn't mean to make it sound too hard.Lunch is at the pub where all groups meet.
30km is only if you want a long lunch,4 beers, 28km will get you a slightly shorter lunch,2 beers.All refreshment stops will be marked on the map i will provide as well as a few handy shortcuts in case of delays. I have ordered a sun visor to go on my helmet so will be very dorktastic! but still cooler than a triathlete:)
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Well, finally worked out who Hashtag is.
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)[/quote]
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)[/quote]
Sounds great. Not sure if I can hang with the fast guys but give it a go.
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I'll go 60km if I have no friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Hey!
*pending investigation by ride handicapper
i can totally ride slow. plus i'll be with Sinead who has never been 65km before.
and for all the vintage bike nerds, Sinead will be on a Jim Bundy, with both Columbus and Reynolds tubing and an Italian threaded BB! built with a bit of this and a bit of that, with a miss match of gear components to match. bright orange. it's a real joy
*pending investigation by ride handicapper
i can totally ride slow. plus i'll be with Sinead who has never been 65km before.
and for all the vintage bike nerds, Sinead will be on a Jim Bundy, with both Columbus and Reynolds tubing and an Italian threaded BB! built with a bit of this and a bit of that, with a miss match of gear components to match. bright orange. it's a real joy
yay,she will have fun and tell her to bring swimmers
for you i suggest the bike in the photo or fixie with crazy low gearing to keep you occupied. i am thinking i will take the tourer and then if it's vey hot i can buy a bag of ice to make a pannier/esky
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
for you i suggest the bike in the photo or fixie with crazy low gearing to keep you occupied. i am thinking i will take the tourer and then if it's vey hot i can buy a bag of ice to make a pannier/esky
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Cool,we are getting a nice group. So it's the 6.45 from central.Will leave from upstairs platform between 6-12. Will say Wyong. Some people will meet at the cafe at 6 to ride there or just make your own way to central.Leave plenty of time to get tickets and stuff. The next stop is strathfield at 6.58 am. John is getting on there so that's an option for those less inner and more westie
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Cool,we are getting a nice group. So it's the 6.45 from central.Will leave from upstairs platform between 6-12. Will say Wyong. Some people will meet at the cafe at 6 to ride there or just make your own way to central.Leave plenty of time to get tickets and stuff. The next stop is strathfield at 6.58 am. John is getting on there so that's an option for those less inner and more westie
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Camilla(cool kid)
Anthony K
Hi
I was just having a looking at the train timetable
http://www.cityrail.info/timetables/tim ... ndingPoint. And it looks like the 6:45 doesnt stop at Wyee.
Am I looking in the wrong place?
Cheers
EDIT* just looked at the map and saw that it says change at Wyong
I was just having a looking at the train timetable
http://www.cityrail.info/timetables/tim ... ndingPoint. And it looks like the 6:45 doesnt stop at Wyee.
Am I looking in the wrong place?
Cheers
EDIT* just looked at the map and saw that it says change at Wyong
Camilla check out the map. you could easily do both
so the weather looks great for sunday and we have lots for the easy rides. please add your name if you are thinking of coming but haven't done it yet.we need more for the longer ride.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
so the weather looks great for sunday and we have lots for the easy rides. please add your name if you are thinking of coming but haven't done it yet.we need more for the longer ride.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
So it seems 95 is the magic number.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Anthony K
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Anthony K
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
how about we leave you in the long one for now and see who will join. there are a few sandbaggers in the 95 who should do the right thing and join you
and there might be a few who just haven't added their names yet
we can make the call on sunday when we see who showsup
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
and there might be a few who just haven't added their names yet
we can make the call on sunday when we see who showsup
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
I'm tempted to put my hand up for the 135. Having ridden to somersby and mangrove mountain a few times last year im keen to check out bumble hill and the yarramalong valley on the bike. Gorgeous country.
I'll decide tonight and then apply for a leave pass if I decide I want to give it a whirl. A little bit hesitant due to lack of kms this month with three weeks of eating brazillian BBQ instead of riding a bicycle.
I'll decide tonight and then apply for a leave pass if I decide I want to give it a whirl. A little bit hesitant due to lack of kms this month with three weeks of eating brazillian BBQ instead of riding a bicycle.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
Andrew M (at least for Yarramalong and Bumble Hill. No need to trim up front. There are some obvious shortcut if either me or Anthony feell the need.)
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Anthony K
Andrew M (at least for Yarramalong and Bumble Hill. No need to trim up front. There are some obvious shortcut if either me or Anthony feell the need.)
Sorry Andrew but I have realised I am overcommited this weekend. Sadly I downgrade to a waterfall.
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Andrew M (at least for Yarramalong and Bumble Hill. No need to trim up front. There are some obvious shortcut if either me or Anthony feell the need.)
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Andrew M (at least for Yarramalong and Bumble Hill. No need to trim up front. There are some obvious shortcut if either me or Anthony feell the need.)
I'm in!
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
Pia
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Andrew M (at least for Yarramalong and Bumble Hill. No need to trim up front. There are some obvious shortcut if either me or Anthony feell the need.)
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
Pia
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
Andrew M (at least for Yarramalong and Bumble Hill. No need to trim up front. There are some obvious shortcut if either me or Anthony feell the need.)
2 is the magic number of groups
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
Pia
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
65km-easy
Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are
Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes
Lizanne*saving lives at the beach
Sinead
Jen
Phil
Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding
Linda
Libby
95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?)
Paulette - I have friends.
JohnJ - who is able to prattle endlessly about vintage bike trivia and has a vast repertoire of boring stories
Bill K CX + 1 ( i have a mate who would like to join us, road bike and vintage enthusiast )
Juliet
Marc
Rajiv*we can talk about him cause he can't work the forum:)
Ian
Jacob
Lencia* big chance i got that name wrong
Bruce
Pia
135km-fast (cycle coach tbc-volunteer?0
update
this ride will be on rain, hail or shine
there is only a small chance of shower
bring a jacket just in case but don't forget the sunsceen too
if you are riding from the cafe at 6.00am go via the slowies route to redfern, left at george st and through prince alfred park
i will be outside vargabar at the start of wilson st at 6.15 if anyone wants to meet there
if driving a good place to park would be wilson st redfernend
any questions 0401279235
see you in the morning
this ride will be on rain, hail or shine
there is only a small chance of shower
bring a jacket just in case but don't forget the sunsceen too
if you are riding from the cafe at 6.00am go via the slowies route to redfern, left at george st and through prince alfred park
i will be outside vargabar at the start of wilson st at 6.15 if anyone wants to meet there
if driving a good place to park would be wilson st redfernend
any questions 0401279235
see you in the morning
Great day!!
Thank You scully for organising it.!!
Our group of 7, on the 90km had x3 punctured. One beauty or a large nail in and out. (oh and if stop on side of rural road changing a puncture, if you see bike sadle in the bush, caution as a baby Brown snake might be under it. More concerning was where was mama.
Good ride, thanks John for being our gps. Was challenging at times, ok hard in the last quarter of ride with undulating Hills and the bloody head winds!!. We regrouped at a pub in Entrance for lunch and drinks
Unfortunatly one of our guys Jacob had an incident on ride back to train, hopefully the wrist/hand/thumb does not have serious damage. Mend up fast.
Pics of day will follow from others hopefully, and other tales of the day.
Cheers
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Thank You scully for organising it.!!
Our group of 7, on the 90km had x3 punctured. One beauty or a large nail in and out. (oh and if stop on side of rural road changing a puncture, if you see bike sadle in the bush, caution as a baby Brown snake might be under it. More concerning was where was mama.
Good ride, thanks John for being our gps. Was challenging at times, ok hard in the last quarter of ride with undulating Hills and the bloody head winds!!. We regrouped at a pub in Entrance for lunch and drinks
Unfortunatly one of our guys Jacob had an incident on ride back to train, hopefully the wrist/hand/thumb does not have serious damage. Mend up fast.
Pics of day will follow from others hopefully, and other tales of the day.
Cheers
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Thanks everyone who came and made it a fun day. We ended up having 15 people in two groups and great weather.
The 65km group started from Wyee. Our first stop was Chain Valley Bay South where we saw some jumping fish and noticed how much rain the area had had.Next was a sneaky bike track with a cool bridge followed by a short dirt section. Soon we entered munmorah recreation area. There were a few little hills that I may have forgotten the steepness of when describing the ride, but everyone was very helpfull in pointing it out. It was worth it as the water was great for swimming. There was a very refreshing breeze on the way to The Entrance. This had slowed us down a bit but the other group had multiple punctures so we weren't far behind. Lunch was good.We swapped stories then took the bike track around the lake. There were quite a few puddles to ride through and various waterbirds to be seen. Jacob had an altercation with a bridge and I think the bridge won. I hope it's not too bad, but looked painfull. We made it to the station were reinited will Bill who we had abandoned at the shop, sorry dude.
There were a few naps to be had on the train and then we were home.
things I learnt- put sunscreen on legs, not just face and arms
take housekey
The 65km group started from Wyee. Our first stop was Chain Valley Bay South where we saw some jumping fish and noticed how much rain the area had had.Next was a sneaky bike track with a cool bridge followed by a short dirt section. Soon we entered munmorah recreation area. There were a few little hills that I may have forgotten the steepness of when describing the ride, but everyone was very helpfull in pointing it out. It was worth it as the water was great for swimming. There was a very refreshing breeze on the way to The Entrance. This had slowed us down a bit but the other group had multiple punctures so we weren't far behind. Lunch was good.We swapped stories then took the bike track around the lake. There were quite a few puddles to ride through and various waterbirds to be seen. Jacob had an altercation with a bridge and I think the bridge won. I hope it's not too bad, but looked painfull. We made it to the station were reinited will Bill who we had abandoned at the shop, sorry dude.
There were a few naps to be had on the train and then we were home.
things I learnt- put sunscreen on legs, not just face and arms
take housekey
We went to RPAH Cas, but it was too difficult a job for a Sunday night. He has a displaced fracture of the 4th metacarpal.Jacob had an altercation with a bridge and I think the bridge won. I hope it's not too bad, but looked painfull.
Jake went back this morning and was to decide whether he wanted it pinned (i.e. an operation) or splinted. Last I spoke, he was thinking splint.
things I learnt:
1. Inner tubes can balloon and puncture thru surprisingly small holes in a tyre.
2. Don't put used co2 pumps in your back pocket till they've warmed up
3. Hills can sometimes appear much steeper, longer and more frequent than they have been described.
4. Our club has some great people in it.
Had a great out, Thanks Dana! It was enjoyable riding along looking at the lovely scenery. Particularly enjoyed the beer and watching Lindsay go through the deeper puddles with legs spread. Thanks to John and Bill for the train company when crazy came to visit.
Excellent day out, looking forward to the next one already!
Excellent day out, looking forward to the next one already!
It was an excellent day out in good company. Pia and Lencia did a sterling job into the 40-50 kph headwind heading in to The Entrance (I spent a fair bit of time drafting at this point ) My best wishes to Jacob. It was amazing to think he was able to ride back to the station with a fractured finger. Those Carswells must be made of stern stuff.
Thanks Dayna for organising it. Just as well we got lost and cut off some of the route, with 4 punctures total and the howling headwind we needed to reduce the kms a bit. Anyway, here's the crew at Lakes Beach:
Thanks Dayna for organising it. Just as well we got lost and cut off some of the route, with 4 punctures total and the howling headwind we needed to reduce the kms a bit. Anyway, here's the crew at Lakes Beach:
Having the map in my hand would suggest that I still wasn't entirely sure where I was...oh so you were lost when you took the massive shortcut?????
bahaha, that story would work better if you didn't have the map in your hand in the photo
Looks like you'll have to come with us next time to keep us honest Dayna.
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Oaks Fire Trail MTB ride
Catch the train at Central Station 5.48am Sun 10th Mar
- ride organiser: Christian L
- cycle coach: Christian L, Mike C
Technically the Adventure Ride thread should be moved to the MTB forum but lets not get boring technicalities in the way of having fun. This ride is off road and requires a MTB to complete. We catch the train to the Blue Mountains and return via train from another station. Christian our resident MTBer will fill in on the details.
So who's in;
Christian
Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB)
Catch the train at Central Station 5.48am Sun 10th Mar
- ride organiser: Christian L
- cycle coach: Christian L, Mike C
Technically the Adventure Ride thread should be moved to the MTB forum but lets not get boring technicalities in the way of having fun. This ride is off road and requires a MTB to complete. We catch the train to the Blue Mountains and return via train from another station. Christian our resident MTBer will fill in on the details.
So who's in;
Christian
Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB)
- JoTheBuilder
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Unfortunately I'm ride leader so can't make this one (note my sigh of relief)... But I do have a Medium size mountain bike if anyone would like to borrow it. It's an Avanti Barracuda and is slightly too big for me to give you an indication of size.
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You're welcome to give it a go, but I doubt it...
My first ever MTB ride and yes, my bike WILL have a rack on it but I will change the tyres to ones with nobs. Hmm Strathfield at 06.01 .... I'll look at the possibilities of a lift ping Trouty
Start list
Christian
Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB)
Stuart
Start list
Christian
Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB)
Stuart
As I've been talked into this, I'll give you the run down on what to expect.
The Oaks fire trail runs from Woodford to Glennbrook in the Blue mountains. Its approximately 25km and I'd call it mostly down hill. Now my definition of down hill may be different to yours but it does start further up the mountain, so it must be down hill, right? The first half is undulating fire trail with a couple of steepish descents and climbs to remind you that you are on a bike. From the halfway point its about 8km downhill on a fire trail, then for the fun part. There is about 5km of single track, which if you are feeling game, you can do quite fast. Then to finish it all off there is everyones favourite part, a nice steep climb up a sealed road, and by steep, I mean steep.
To top it off, there is a bakery in Glennbrook and no mountain bike ride is complete without a pie and an ice coffee milk.
Now before someone mentions that 25km off road is equivalent to 50km on road, no its not, it's 25km.
The plan is for most to meet at Central and catch the 5.48am train, but when I look there is no such train, Mike, may want to check this one. I'll meet you at Glennbrook station and jump on the train there as I'll be driving.
The Oaks fire trail runs from Woodford to Glennbrook in the Blue mountains. Its approximately 25km and I'd call it mostly down hill. Now my definition of down hill may be different to yours but it does start further up the mountain, so it must be down hill, right? The first half is undulating fire trail with a couple of steepish descents and climbs to remind you that you are on a bike. From the halfway point its about 8km downhill on a fire trail, then for the fun part. There is about 5km of single track, which if you are feeling game, you can do quite fast. Then to finish it all off there is everyones favourite part, a nice steep climb up a sealed road, and by steep, I mean steep.
To top it off, there is a bakery in Glennbrook and no mountain bike ride is complete without a pie and an ice coffee milk.
Now before someone mentions that 25km off road is equivalent to 50km on road, no its not, it's 25km.
The plan is for most to meet at Central and catch the 5.48am train, but when I look there is no such train, Mike, may want to check this one. I'll meet you at Glennbrook station and jump on the train there as I'll be driving.
Out of interest (well, more than just interest), does it have to be such an early start? One of the main attractions of off road is the later starts...
I also have a spare mountain bike (medium) that someone can borrow.
Start list
Christian
Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB)
Stuart
Alison
I also have a spare mountain bike (medium) that someone can borrow.
Start list
Christian
Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB)
Stuart
Alison
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The plan is for most to meet at Central and catch the 5.48am train, but when I look there is no such train, Mike, may want to check this one
I vote for 7:18 And I will also drive to the end point station (Glenbrook) and get the train there. I will have room for one other person.
For the newbies, this says you should have MTB experience. http://www.trailflix.com.au/tfx_new/tra ... =trailinfo Does riding one to the shops count?
For the newbies, this says you should have MTB experience. http://www.trailflix.com.au/tfx_new/tra ... =trailinfo Does riding one to the shops count?
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