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- 20 Oct 2017, 03:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: No Drop Adventure ride for all Sun 19th Nov
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12793
Re: No Drop Adventure ride for all
All the usual suspects. Anyone thinking of this who might be a bit put off by the first names on the list, don't be. This is a no drop intro to longer rides. You'll be well look after by all these peeps. 1. Neilm 2. John Hatt 3. Peter B 4. Katie U :D 5. Phil D 6. Dave O 7. Nick L 8. Jarrad S 9. Andr...
- 28 Sep 2017, 18:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Di's Farewell Adventure Ride - Sunday, 1 October 2017
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8518
Re: Di's Farewell Adventure Ride - Sunday, 1 October 2017
1. neilm all the way
2. JohnC most of the way
3. Phil D all the way
4. Peter B
5. Jo L until I get dropped
6. Diana M (guess I better turn up....)
7. Paul M (whole ride / option 3)
8. Annemiek (Will try the whole lot)
9. Joel (option 3)
10. John H (option 3)
11.andrewm (all the way)
2. JohnC most of the way
3. Phil D all the way
4. Peter B
5. Jo L until I get dropped
6. Diana M (guess I better turn up....)
7. Paul M (whole ride / option 3)
8. Annemiek (Will try the whole lot)
9. Joel (option 3)
10. John H (option 3)
11.andrewm (all the way)
- 09 Jan 2017, 16:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2017 Alpine Classic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1690
Re: 2017 Alpine Classic
I'm stepping down to the 250. Once is enough for the 320. And the 250 is a nearly perfect ride.
- 19 Dec 2016, 18:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 3 Peaks Challenge - Falls Creek 12/03/2017
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5798
- 12 Nov 2016, 16:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: West Head + Akuna Bay via Powder Works Road - Sunday, 13 November
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2453
Re: West Head + Akuna Bay via Powder Works Road - Sunday, 13 November
Paul Mayson
Mark Gibian
Ben Smith
Rob Mundell (checking permissions)
John Tsihlis
Emanuel de Sousa
Diana Mullineux
Katie Uther
Dave Judson
Jakki Artus
Evan Crommelin (I think)
John Carter (I think)
Paul Weaver (checking permissions)
Farid B (weather permitting)
Adam F
Andrew M (enmore Rd)
Mark Gibian
Ben Smith
Rob Mundell (checking permissions)
John Tsihlis
Emanuel de Sousa
Diana Mullineux
Katie Uther
Dave Judson
Jakki Artus
Evan Crommelin (I think)
John Carter (I think)
Paul Weaver (checking permissions)
Farid B (weather permitting)
Adam F
Andrew M (enmore Rd)
- 02 Oct 2016, 07:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Race Weight
- Replies: 167
- Views: 45390
Re: Race Weight
So does your wife rekon you weigh less than a goldfish now Strawbs?
- 23 Sep 2016, 18:23
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday 24th September 2016 - Marrickville to Gosford/Mooney Mooney Creek Return
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2124
Re: Saturday 24th September 2016 - Marrickville to Gosford/Mooney Mooney Creek Return
Absolutely climb up to Somersby. It's a gorgeous climb. I just wouldn't. drop down to Gosford.
- 23 Sep 2016, 12:50
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday 24th September 2016 - Marrickville to Gosford/Mooney Mooney Creek Return
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2124
Re: Saturday 24th September 2016 - Marrickville to Gosford/Mooney Mooney Creek Return
Dave E - Meeting mville post sqr 5.30 Emmanuel - Meeting at Wattle 5.45 Neil & Co - Meeting where Neil ? Wattle 5.45 ? Philemon - Meeting at Wattle 5.45 Craig - Meeting at onramp of hbr bridge 6.00 AndrewM. Meeting top of enmore Rd @ 5:37. I might turn around early. Regardless, could I suggest n...
- 26 Jul 2016, 11:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 3 Peaks Challenge - Falls Creek 12/03/2017
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5798
Re: 3 Peaks Challenge - Falls Creek 12/03/2017
Thanks Peter
Peter B
Cameron A
Paul M
Jarrad S
Jarrad's mate
Craig W
Adam W
Andrew M
Peter B
Cameron A
Paul M
Jarrad S
Jarrad's mate
Craig W
Adam W
Andrew M
- 06 Jul 2016, 06:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Caveman II Adventure Ride: 9-10 July 2016
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7234
Re: Caveman II Adventure Ride: 9-10 July 2016
And trackwork http://www.sydneytrains.info/service_updates/trackwork/trackwork_details?trackworkId=35AF162AAF1D3B39E054002128FCDDD6 Saturday 9 July 2.00am to Monday 11 July 2.00am Buses replace trains between Penrith and Central. Trains from Penrith to Blue Mountains Line stations leave 40 minutes l...
- 06 Jul 2016, 04:50
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Caveman II Adventure Ride: 9-10 July 2016
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7234
Re: Caveman II Adventure Ride: 9-10 July 2016
Have you checked what the go is with CountryLink and bikes? It used to be *censored* ie they required you to box it Website says this is still the case If you are travelling with a bicycle, please arrive at least one hour before the scheduled departure time in order to disassemble and pack it into a...
- 27 Jun 2016, 17:01
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Giving way to pedestrians when turning left
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3996
Re: Giving way to pedestrians when turning left
Don't rely on this rule as a pedestrian!
- 27 Jun 2016, 08:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 31/7 - Macquarie Pass + Kangaroo Valley Adventure Ride
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6527
Re: 31/7 - Macquarie Pass + Kangaroo Valley Adventure Ride
Kudos to all who ride to the lookout at the top of Saddleback!
(It's plenty tough enough at the end of the day without it)
(It's plenty tough enough at the end of the day without it)
- 26 Jun 2016, 14:22
- Forum: Road
- Topic: L’Etape Australia 2016 - by Le Tour De France Saturday 3rd December
- Replies: 83
- Views: 31684
Re: L’Etape Australia 2016 - by Le Tour De France Saturday 3rd December
I've paid. Although it's not clear from my phone netbanking app if I did the snow ID thing.
- 04 Jun 2016, 12:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Cycling Lane on Carrington Road
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5238
Re: Cycling Lane on Carrington Road
From the article:
A Transport for NSW spokesman told me: "In NSW, we have shoulder lanes, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, separated paths and shared paths and different road rules apply to each."
Scope to simplify the rules maybe?
A Transport for NSW spokesman told me: "In NSW, we have shoulder lanes, bicycle lanes, bicycle paths, separated paths and shared paths and different road rules apply to each."
Scope to simplify the rules maybe?
- 28 May 2016, 16:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Come Try Road Racing / WEST HEAD 12/06/16
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3208
- 25 May 2016, 08:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Entries on sale 9am, 19 April: 59TH KEN DINNERVILLE MEMORIAL HANDICAP
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5933
Re: Entries on sale 9am, 19 April: 59TH KEN DINNERVILLE MEMORIAL HANDICAP
Hope you are in outstanding form Strawburger.
- 21 May 2016, 18:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday, 22nd May - 6 am - 7 Gorges
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6410
Re: Sunday, 22nd May - 6 am - 7 Gorges
See you at enmore.
- 18 May 2016, 13:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2016 NSW Clubs Teams Time Trial - Saturday 16th of July
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8171
Re: 2016 NSW Clubs Teams Time Trial - Saturday 16th of July
Adam W - Apparently I would be a 'Slow Fasty'
Andrew M. Either a very fast middie or a very slow fastie (ie slower than Adam)
Andrew M. Either a very fast middie or a very slow fastie (ie slower than Adam)
- 18 May 2016, 13:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday, 22nd May - 6 am - 7 Gorges
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6410
Re: Sunday, 22nd May - 6 am - 7 Gorges
Peter B
Neilm
Paul M - will likely join for as much as will result in me getting back to the Inner West before ~11am (and hopefully that includes a pie)
Andrew M needs to be at Lindfield by 2:30, and will leave at an appropriate moment. Had better include a pie!
Neilm
Paul M - will likely join for as much as will result in me getting back to the Inner West before ~11am (and hopefully that includes a pie)
Andrew M needs to be at Lindfield by 2:30, and will leave at an appropriate moment. Had better include a pie!
- 16 May 2016, 05:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: L’Etape Australia 2016 - by Le Tour De France Saturday 3rd December
- Replies: 83
- Views: 31684
Re: L’Etape Australia 2016 - by Le Tour De France Saturday 3rd December
Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
- 28 Feb 2016, 15:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Missing the point on the new cycling laws
- Replies: 47
- Views: 29196
Re: Missing the point on the new cycling laws
I notice many of you are getting bells The bush lawyer in me challenges the advice I have heard from a number of people that it doesn't matter where on your bike you put the bell or horn. The relevant Road Rule states: 258 Equipment on a bicycle A person must not ride a bicycle that does not have: (...
- 20 Feb 2016, 12:00
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: [Delivered] Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
- Replies: 57
- Views: 22582
Re: Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
Ok. I'll get with the program and upsize, and add a side of humble pie.
XS
S - David Maywald, James F
M -Simon Be, Mark Lacey. Trouty (women's) . Damian T. Andrew Mattes
L -Neilm. Paul A. Dave Brown
XL- Stuart.Dave Ranks ( race cut. )
XXL
XS
S - David Maywald, James F
M -Simon Be, Mark Lacey. Trouty (women's) . Damian T. Andrew Mattes
L -Neilm. Paul A. Dave Brown
XL- Stuart.Dave Ranks ( race cut. )
XXL
- 13 Feb 2016, 15:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing Sunday 14 Feb - Heffron Park
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1388
Re: Racing Sunday 14 Feb - Heffron Park
I'll run around in b grade I rekon
- 12 Feb 2016, 16:33
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: [Delivered] Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
- Replies: 57
- Views: 22582
Re: Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
Nine
We're up to eight. Not long to go I reckon
XS
S - Simon Be, David Maywald, Andrew Mattes (how the hell is mark a medium?)
M -Mark Lacey. Trouty (women's)
L -Neilm. Dave Ranx. Paul A. Stuart.
XL-
XXL
We're up to eight. Not long to go I reckon
XS
S - Simon Be, David Maywald, Andrew Mattes (how the hell is mark a medium?)
M -Mark Lacey. Trouty (women's)
L -Neilm. Dave Ranx. Paul A. Stuart.
XL-
XXL
- 05 Feb 2016, 15:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ride to Woronora Dam this Sunday 6am
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3716
Re: Ride to Woronora Dam this Sunday 6am
Add your name to the list.
1. John H
2. Raph (Maybe)
3. Andrewm (probably)
1. John H
2. Raph (Maybe)
3. Andrewm (probably)
- 08 Jan 2016, 03:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Bumble Hill Epic Saturday 9 January – 5 am
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1737
Re: Bumble Hill Epic Saturday 9 January – 5 am
5. Not likely to be earlier (unless you trim the return route). Could be later. What keeps it late is the 9 o'clock ferry as a fixed point in time. I'm not going to hustle to make the 7:30 ferry.
- 07 Jan 2016, 08:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Bumble Hill Epic Saturday 9 January – 5 am
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1737
Bumble Hill Epic Saturday 9 January – 5 am
Bumble Hill Epic Saturday 9 January – 5 am – pickup point to be negotiated Been meaning to tick this one off for a while. Seems to be the right time for me now. Its going to be about 280 km with over 4000m of climbing Middies+ Route is M’ville to Palm Beach via Awaba, Allambie and Powderworks. Break...
- 01 Jan 2016, 16:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 7 Gorges 5.30am Sunday 3/01
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6044
Re: 7 Gorges 5.30am Sunday 3/01
Sorry folks. It's gunna rain now.
1.) pete
2.) ranx
3.) Adam F
4.) Neilm
5.) Diana
6.) Anthony K
7.) Michele w
8.) Andrewm
1.) pete
2.) ranx
3.) Adam F
4.) Neilm
5.) Diana
6.) Anthony K
7.) Michele w
8.) Andrewm
- 30 Dec 2015, 15:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 7 Gorges 5.30am Sunday 3/01
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6044
Re: 7 Gorges 5.30am Sunday 3/01
Depends on weather. Not looking great for Sunday. If forecast stays like that, think I'll do a 250 ish through wisemans on Saturday instead.
- 17 Dec 2015, 07:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Heading south for some hills! Dec 19th
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7176
Re: Heading south for some hills! Dec 19th
1. Cam
2. Peter B
3. Paul M
4. Michele Wood & Andre (tbc)
5. Ben DQ
6. Jonathan C
7. Anthony K ( tbc, may bail part way through )
8. Rob Wallace
9. David Manthos
10. Katie Uther
11. Adam F
12. Phil D
13. Diana
14. Philip and Mr Opal
15. AndrewM
2. Peter B
3. Paul M
4. Michele Wood & Andre (tbc)
5. Ben DQ
6. Jonathan C
7. Anthony K ( tbc, may bail part way through )
8. Rob Wallace
9. David Manthos
10. Katie Uther
11. Adam F
12. Phil D
13. Diana
14. Philip and Mr Opal
15. AndrewM
- 07 Nov 2015, 20:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 160928
Re: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
Nov 8th Sunday 5:30am depart extended ride list:
1. paul
2. rob
3. cam
4. ranx.
5. Paul A
6. Andrewm
1. paul
2. rob
3. cam
4. ranx.
5. Paul A
6. Andrewm
- 17 Oct 2015, 12:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz Challenge Canberra Sun Oct 25th
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4300
Re: Fitz Challenge Canberra Sun Oct 25th
Hungry Buddha has treated us well. Gets my vote!
Also booked at the Statesman
Also booked at the Statesman
- 16 Oct 2015, 14:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz Challenge Canberra Sun Oct 25th
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4300
Re: Fitz Challenge Canberra Sun Oct 25th
255 I hope. Have yet to book accom.
- 30 Sep 2015, 09:24
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: New Kit is Here 2015-09-27
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9220
Re: New Kit is Here 2015-09-27
I think Andrew ? is me. Certainly it's the kit I intended to buy. I as somewhat unclear after the fitting if I had actually pre ordered. Looks like I did.
- 11 Sep 2015, 09:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: DHBC Adventure Ride - Mosman Hills & Northern Headlands - Sunday, 20 September 2015
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9954
Re: DHBC Adventure Ride - Mosman Hills & Northern Headlands - Sunday, 20 September 2015
Eek. Bradfield park and surrounds will be chokers even if the bike path is open
- 09 Sep 2015, 18:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Crazy Caveperson Epic Saturday September 26th
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7330
Re: Crazy Caveperson Epic Saturday September 26th
Is it as bad as back of falls? I'll find out I guess.
Hope I remember to put the 32 on the back
Hope I remember to put the 32 on the back
- 10 May 2015, 17:13
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Water in my fixie
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3035
Re: Water in my fixie
Waist hugging white jeans were never in fashion.
- 08 May 2015, 17:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: SSCC Criterium - Saturday 9 May 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5865
Re: SSCC Criterium - Saturday 9 May 2015
Are people riding out? Meet at the square at 7? (It's a little less than an hour to sutho innit?)
- 07 May 2015, 16:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: SSCC Criterium - Saturday 9 May 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5865
Re: SSCC Criterium - Saturday 9 May 2015
I'll be heading straight home afterward at White Shadow (ie snail) pace. I won't be joining either of you!
- 07 May 2015, 12:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: SSCC Criterium - Saturday 9 May 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5865
Re: SSCC Criterium - Saturday 9 May 2015
Im in
1. Simon B
2. Jdubs aka JonathanW
2. Andrewm aka the White Shadow....
1. Simon B
2. Jdubs aka JonathanW
2. Andrewm aka the White Shadow....
- 01 May 2015, 12:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 124372
Re: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
Nice. Been looking for a way to work climbing bumble hill into a scenic 200 + ride. The whole palm beach ferry thing could make it work. 3 things I would look at 1. Riding up yarramalong valley rather than descending bumble hill. Yarramalong valley is gorgeous, and I don't think descending bumble hi...
- 28 Apr 2015, 16:33
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Rookwood Crits 2015
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26427
Re: Rookwood Crits 2015
It was fast, damp and cold. Good course. Pays to be near the front for the tight corner. I did not have it in me to be there. I only just hung on. It was fun. Can't wait for the next one. Seriously.Any DHBCer motivated to write a race report?
- 27 Apr 2015, 15:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Speedplay kill "Keep on Kovers" business ...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2131
Re: Speedplay kill "Keep on Kovers" business ...
Not for zeros yet it seems.
- 20 Apr 2015, 10:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Call for volunteers - Rookwood April 26
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7331
Re: Call for volunteers - Rookwood April 26
Set up (erect marquees, course check [remove any dangerous debris on the course, i.e. large sticks]) 1. Andrew B (racing D 0700-0740) 2. Camilla 3. Adam F Sign on (this just involves taking and returning race licences, and making sure the riders sign on), required from 6:45—8:15am: 1. Michele Wood 2...
- 18 Apr 2015, 16:11
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2015 State Team Time Trial championships - 18 July
- Replies: 45
- Views: 14160
Re: 2015 State Team Time Trial championships - 18 July
Interested in a time trial team of likeminded and paced individuals:
Andrew Mattes (don't like my chances in the road race this year)
Andrew Mattes (don't like my chances in the road race this year)
- 26 Mar 2015, 17:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16870
Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
Peter. My plan is to get there the night before. Ride to the start in the morning. Do the ride and leave from the finish. No real idea what time I'll leave. Depends if j am getting a lift from someone, or giving a lift to someone or just eating sausages. I expect to finish 12 ish. So left to my own ...
- 24 Mar 2015, 13:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Dinnerville 2015 - entries open 9am tues 24march
- Replies: 45
- Views: 15193
Re: Dinnerville 2015 - entries open 9am tues 24march
It was me Amy. Some old bugger got it who was "too tired" to pull a turn for a whole.
<shrug>
If we had tried harder to get him to work we would have been caught, and then I would have had no chance at all.
<shrug>
If we had tried harder to get him to work we would have been caught, and then I would have had no chance at all.
- 24 Mar 2015, 08:15
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16870
Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
I've entered the 110. 35-45. Past experience suggest I'll be with a mega bunch at the ~35/6/7 km/hr end of this pace til Rockley Mount where it all falls apart. Will be riding to the start - so <might> keep James company depending on what he classes as a gentle roll ;) Anyone going out Sat afternoon...
- 24 Mar 2015, 08:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Dinnerville 2015 - entries open 9am tues 24march
- Replies: 45
- Views: 15193
Re: Dinnerville 2015 - entries open 9am tues 24march
in
painless this year - well the entry - i imagine the race will involve some pain
painless this year - well the entry - i imagine the race will involve some pain
- 13 Mar 2015, 12:11
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 3 Peaks 2015 Ride Report
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5221
Re: 3 Peaks 2015 Ride Report
Great report Dougie.
Are you enjoying the ride yet?
I had a lot of fun. Thanks all for the fantastic company. And it was awesome to see my club mates finish. Particulary Dougie and Michele.
Pretty sure I'll be back next year. I have a time to get.......
Are you enjoying the ride yet?
I had a lot of fun. Thanks all for the fantastic company. And it was awesome to see my club mates finish. Particulary Dougie and Michele.
Pretty sure I'll be back next year. I have a time to get.......
- 05 Mar 2015, 14:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Paul's Epic Adventure Ride South!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4325
Re: Paul's Epic Adventure Ride South!
Macs pass is fine. Steady. Some short steep bits on the switchbacks. Mostly quite wide enough for traffic to leave enough room to be comfortable.
Do jambaroo mountain. It's steeper.
Do jambaroo mountain. It's steeper.
- 03 Mar 2015, 13:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Paul's Epic Adventure Ride South!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4325
Re: Paul's Epic Adventure Ride South!
An alternative could be to ascend to Robertson via Macs Pass or Jambaroo Mountain. Drop down into Kangaroo valley via Barrengarry Mountain, turn around, back to Robertson then miss vale or Albion park for a train home.
- 03 Mar 2015, 13:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Paul's Epic Adventure Ride South!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4325
Re: Paul's Epic Adventure Ride South!
I've thought about something like this before. The bit between Kiama and Berry looks sketchy at best on a treadly. Tiny to no shoulder. And the Kiana bends just make young males want to drive fast.
Not for me. Have fun. Stay safe.
Not for me. Have fun. Stay safe.
- 03 Mar 2015, 10:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Random Kudos on Strava
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5211
Re: Random Kudos on Strava
My grandmother swore by prune juiceI'll try to be more regular.
- 02 Mar 2015, 15:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Random Kudos on Strava
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5211
Re: Random Kudos on Strava
I get random kudos.
- 21 Feb 2015, 15:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: "Sunday Sufferfest": Sunday, 22 February 2015
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2609
Re: "Sunday Sufferfest": Sunday, 22 February 2015
I'm in as long as no more than slightly moist.
- 14 Feb 2015, 12:23
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 160928
Re: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
FWIW Audley weir was closed today due to flooding. So said the VMS
- 13 Feb 2015, 18:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16870
Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
I will probably go. I will probably ride. Have used the truck theast 2 years and it has been fine.
- 10 Feb 2015, 07:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Berry Weekend - 15 February 2015
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3710
Re: Berry Weekend - 15 February 2015
I'm in. Down and back Sunday. Can drive and take 2 others plus bikes if required. Equally happy to scab a lift.
Looking for a one day relationship with like minded lycra wearers for the challenge.....
Looking for a one day relationship with like minded lycra wearers for the challenge.....
- 06 Feb 2015, 13:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Commute from Dully to chatty
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6231
Re: Commute from Dully to chatty
Your friend Chris does Lilyfield to Chatswood. That's the tricky part. Worth talking to him.
- 04 Feb 2015, 13:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Berry Weekend - 15 February 2015
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3710
Re: Berry Weekend - 15 February 2015
I might be interested in doing the day. I will consult and cogitate.
- 15 Jan 2015, 18:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 5.30am Saturday 17/01 5 Gorges
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4814
Re: 5.30am Saturday 17/01 5 Gorges
Bobbo, brewora, galston, crosslands (all the cool kids) bobbo.
- 14 Jan 2015, 13:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 5.30am Saturday 17/01 5 Gorges
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4814
Re: 5.30am Saturday 17/01 5 Gorges
1. Peter
2. Andrew (assuming fully recovered from virus).
2. Andrew (assuming fully recovered from virus).
- 30 Dec 2014, 15:26
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: annual CyclingTips What You Missed This Morning photo comp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1879
Re: annual CyclingTips What You Missed This Morning photo co
A cropped bearded face in the bottom corner of every cycling photo you are tagged in is the magic of cycling.
- 30 Dec 2014, 15:23
- Forum: Road
- Topic: How many kilometres did you ride in 2014?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9872
Re: How many kilometres did you ride in 2014?
Not as much as Pete 15993.
- 27 Dec 2014, 15:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: West Head ride review (highly recommended)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1559
Re: West Head ride review (highly recommended)
Toss in Akuna Bay as well. Gives you a genuine hill and the ride along Coal and Candle creek is glorious.
- 23 Dec 2014, 01:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 4 Gorges Tuesday 23/12 5.30am
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1506
Re: 4 Gorges Tuesday 23/12 5.30am
No crosslands?
- 09 Dec 2014, 10:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Bib Shorts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4313
Re: Bib Shorts
Assos on sale?
- 04 Dec 2014, 04:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: In Search Of Hills - Sunday December 14
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6400
Re: In Search Of Hills - Sunday December 14
But Pete, you best me up all the big Hills on Fitzs,again.
I am a definite maybe for riding out and doing the 250. Work just needs to ease off a smidge.
I am a definite maybe for riding out and doing the 250. Work just needs to ease off a smidge.
- 03 Dec 2014, 16:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: In Search Of Hills - Sunday December 14
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6400
Re: In Search Of Hills - Sunday December 14
Intensity or endurance?
- 27 Nov 2014, 19:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3683
Re: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
I need a big ride to clear the head. I am more likely to leave earlier and do a trip to macs pass and back. (I have a lot of crap to clear out of my head!).
But I might feel " lazy" and join for this. Or I might have to work again. Who the hell knows. Don't wait for me.
But I might feel " lazy" and join for this. Or I might have to work again. Who the hell knows. Don't wait for me.
- 08 Nov 2014, 15:13
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 6 gorges 5:30 Sun 8 Nov
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2756
6 gorges 5:30 Sun 8 Nov
late notice - but I just decided/obtained leave pass if your coming - put your name on the list - otherwise I'll leave straight from home 5:30 at the new starting place bobbin head > mt white > sky pie > berowra waters > galston gorge > bobbin head > home via highway its about 175 kms - 7 hrs moving...
- 04 Nov 2014, 11:21
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12091
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
I should get faster.
- 01 Nov 2014, 17:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Nov 2 - Sydney to 'Gong and an alternative Sunday ride
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10822
Re: Nov 2 - Sydney to 'Gong and an alternative Sunday ride
1. Cam
2. Eleri
3. John Healey
4. Ben
5. Blah
6. Ben Smith
7. Andrewm
2. Eleri
3. John Healey
4. Ben
5. Blah
6. Ben Smith
7. Andrewm
- 29 Oct 2014, 13:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12091
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
Melt in the sun, melt in the sun! Who wants to come with me and melt in the sun? Damm that was hot. I was so salt encrusted at the end it felt like I had spent the day swimming in the ocean (I wish). Just before the start I told James I planned on hiding at the back of one of the front bunches, and...
- 27 Oct 2014, 16:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12091
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
My brain is still salt encrusted mush. It got toooo hot.
- 21 Oct 2014, 04:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12091
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
Near perfect atm. Not too cold. Not too hot. Just right. Here's hoping it turns out that way. I could even start sans arm warmers!
- 20 Oct 2014, 10:29
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12091
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
I have started another thread if anyone is onterested in a recovery dunner on sunday night
http://www.dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4610
should have done that after lunch - now I am going to have to go and get some dumplings.....
http://www.dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4610
should have done that after lunch - now I am going to have to go and get some dumplings.....
- 20 Oct 2014, 10:27
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's recovery dinner - 7pm Sunday 26th Oct - Hungry Buddha
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3901
Fitz's recovery dinner - 7pm Sunday 26th Oct - Hungry Buddha
Any interest in dinner after the various Fitz's? May I suggest the Hungry Buddha in Curtin @ 7 for 7:30 http://thehungrybuddha.com.au/dine-in-menu/ A number of us ate here last year and it was really rather good. Being Nepalese - there are plentiful vego options for those that way inclined. No Bhang...
- 16 Oct 2014, 13:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Request to borrow a road bike -- 54cm or thereabouts
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4635
Re: Request to borrow a road bike -- 54cm or thereabouts
I have a gourd.
- 11 Oct 2014, 13:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday 12th October: Akuna Bay and West Head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6309
Re: Sunday 12th October: Akuna Bay and West Head
What pace is this ride?
Jo should answer, as it's her ride. I'll be riding at Jo's pace for all but the hills. My guess would be 28s to slow middies.
- 11 Oct 2014, 13:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday 12th October: Akuna Bay and West Head
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6309
Re: Sunday 12th October: Akuna Bay and West Head
1. Jo
2. Derek
3. Ben
4. Dougie
5. Noel (meet on the north side of SHB)
6. Andrew
2. Derek
3. Ben
4. Dougie
5. Noel (meet on the north side of SHB)
6. Andrew
- 25 Sep 2014, 10:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12091
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
255. What else?
Re: Injured
I have had lower back problems. +1 on the bike fit. Also core, core and more core. Find some good yoga and or Pilates classes. Small, to make sure your form is good. Work a desk job? Bet you have chronically tight hip flexors. They will wreak havoc with your lower back. So flexability as well as cor...
- 15 Sep 2014, 20:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Three Peaks 2015
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5486
Re: Three Peaks 2015
I'm in........
- 11 Sep 2014, 11:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Newcastle Overnight - Saturday 28th November 2015
- Replies: 74
- Views: 24667
Re: Newcastle Overnight - Saturday 16th November
Perhaps. Maybe. Need a leave pass. Not sure this middle aged man can stay up all night!
- 01 Sep 2014, 14:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurrajong Classic 2014
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10129
Re: Kurrajong Classic 2014
hmm - 15th. Happy with that. Comprehensively exceeded my (perhaps too low) expectations. My goal was to be able to chase back on after the first time up the hill and complete one lap with the lead bunch. Very happy to have finished with the bunch and with something left in the tank. Next years goal ...
- 01 Sep 2014, 13:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wheel / power meter advice please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4992
Re: Wheel / power meter advice please
the joy of autocorrect, iphones and laziness....?
the wheels are awesome
havent need truing yet, and I rekon I weart the wheels out (the brake track) and they will not have needed any truing.
they will have lasted between 15,000and 20,000 km before they wear out
- 01 Sep 2014, 09:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wheel / power meter advice please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4992
Re: Wheel / power meter advice please
As linked to by james, hard to go past ray for detailed powermeter info, or any sports technology stuff
http://www.dcrainmaker.com
http://www.dcrainmaker.com
- 30 Aug 2014, 20:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wheel / power meter advice please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4992
Re: Wheel / power meter advice please
My pacentis from wheel works haven't missed a beat. Pretty sure I'll wear through the brake track and they don't been trying ever.
- 29 Aug 2014, 17:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wheel / power meter advice please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4992
Re: Wheel / power meter advice please
I had 6 months trouble free use from my powertap. 1 year of hassles. Then the internals died completely. 800 bucks or do for replacement internals, which I didn't spend. I couldn't recommend a powertap. I'd be doubly cautious of buying from ovrseas because of added hassles in support. The other thin...
- 25 Aug 2014, 09:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Alternative route etween King George’s rd and Bexley rd
- Replies: 1
- Views: 964
Alternative route etween King George’s rd and Bexley rd
Anyone ride the M5 between King George’s rd and Bexley rd? (or did you before the road works? I used to about once a month.) As part of the M5 East upgrade you will no longer be able stay on the motorway between King George’s rd and Bexley rd. Want to have a say in the alternative route? Roads and M...
- 19 Aug 2014, 17:25
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12726
Re: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
I've got some pacentis from wheelworks. Love em.
- 10 Aug 2014, 12:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED: Rookwood Crit 14 September
- Replies: 83
- Views: 27424
Re: Entries thread - Rookwood Crit 14 September
DHBC List Entries - Grades Please add your name to the list below if you intend to race - please tell us if you need a day licence. Junior U13 Junior U15 (may ride with seniors) A Grade Michael Clement (gold licence) Simon Berry (gold licence) B Grade John Healey (gold licence) Philip Le Masurier (g...
- 09 Aug 2014, 17:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
- Replies: 82
- Views: 32797
Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
Seriously? C grade for Philip? And John Healy? I agree those 2 should be in the same grade, but they are not middies. Maybe not "genuine" fasties, but they can both ride of the front of the middies bunch pretty much at will. If they are c grade standard, then d grade is for middies and bel...
- 08 Aug 2014, 16:01
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Clothing order , closes 17/8/14
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12345
Re: Clothing order , closes 10/8/14
Bib knicks (if you don't specify M/W I will assume M) $120 S M L XL Razor Bib knicks (if you don't specify M/W I will assume M) $160 XS Eleri (Women's) S M JoTheBuilder (Women's) M James R (Long, men's, endurance) M Andrewm (men's, endurance) L Peter B (long, men's, endurance) XL Skin suit (specify ...
- 08 Aug 2014, 07:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: It's on! Audax, 320km of up
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5423
Re: It's on! Audax, 320km of up
Start @ 4 and you'll easily be back by beer o'clock Mark.
- 01 Aug 2014, 12:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12726
Re: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
It's Titanium right?
The paint is purely cosmetic.
Only you can answer how important that is for you.
The paint is purely cosmetic.
Only you can answer how important that is for you.
- 30 Jul 2014, 12:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12726
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting?
11 speed is completely cross compatible.