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by Robert
04 Sep 2015, 23:07
Forum: Road
Topic: 5 Gorges 5.30am Saturday 5/09
Replies: 5
Views: 2343

Re: 5 Gorges 5.30am Saturday 5/09

1. Peter B
2. Adam W
3. Neil m
4. Raph
5. John
6. Robert
by Robert
04 Jul 2015, 00:20
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday 5.30am 4/07 North Head, West Head, Akuna Bay
Replies: 9
Views: 3019

Re: Saturday 5.30am 4/07 North Head, West Head, Akuna Bay

I'm maybe a definite..
by Robert
20 Jun 2015, 23:32
Forum: Road
Topic: Pie In The Sky - 6 Gorges 5.30am 21/06
Replies: 5
Views: 2273

Re: Pie In The Sky - 6 Gorges 5.30am 21/06

1. Peter
2. Paul M
3. Michael D
4. Adam W
5. Robert
by Robert
14 Apr 2015, 21:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Advice - TdF Campervan trip
Replies: 3
Views: 2019

Re: Advice - TdF Campervan trip

* Is booking a spot in a camp site essentail or should I head straight to the mountain? Don't need campsite with a campervan - just go to the mountain and get there the night before to survey the route. Maybe you can get a side of the road beaut spot or simply park and walk a shortish distance. * W...
by Robert
13 Feb 2015, 22:30
Forum: Road
Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
Replies: 56
Views: 16475

Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015

I can do this, if anyone wants to join me in a group of three 35 - 40 km will be good.
robert
by Robert
16 Jan 2015, 20:58
Forum: Road
Topic: 5.30am Saturday 17/01 5 Gorges
Replies: 14
Views: 4778

Re: 5.30am Saturday 17/01 5 Gorges

1. Peter
2. Andrew (assuming fully recovered from virus).
3. Philip. I fear the distance, but I need it.
4. Cameron
5. Raph
6. Michelle
7. Blah (if cool enough)
8. Adam
9. Jason
10. Robert
by Robert
26 Nov 2014, 08:41
Forum: Road
Topic: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
Replies: 11
Views: 3665

Re: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014

Nice one Pete
1. Peter
2. Robert (Bestic @ 5:40)
by Robert
09 Nov 2014, 14:36
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SRAM Shimano interchangeability
Replies: 5
Views: 3742

Re: SRAM Shimano interchangeability

SRAM 9 speed and 10 speed cassettes are compatible with the equivalent Shimano.
Note: The shifters/rear derailleurs are not
by Robert
28 Oct 2014, 09:25
Forum: Road
Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
Replies: 37
Views: 11773

Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014

Standard cranks, bad idea Philip, very, very bad idea!!
Standard cranks were just fine. Your problem was choosing 11-28 instead of the MTB 11-32
39 in the front and 32 in the back will get you up anything
by Robert
17 Oct 2014, 17:52
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday 18/10 6.00am Palm Beach - Ettalong Ferry
Replies: 11
Views: 4264

Re: Saturday 18/10 6.00am Palm Beach - Ettalong Ferry

I know I need to do this for Fitz's preparation. Will see how I am after my friend's birthday party.... 'bobbin head' might come before Mount White!
1. Phil D
2. Peter B
3. Philip
4. Roberto
by Robert
03 Oct 2014, 22:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
Replies: 52
Views: 12648

Re: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build

Got a woman specific shimano 39 shoe in good nick. Came with one of our bikes - you can try / have if you like
by Robert
22 Sep 2014, 14:02
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday 27/09 5.30am 4 Gorges
Replies: 8
Views: 3049

Re: Saturday 27/09 5.30am 4 Gorges

1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
by Robert
13 Sep 2014, 22:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
Replies: 82
Views: 31588

Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept

I'm out. Got a fever - now the second day. Trust my luck it was the first sickness all year!
by Robert
06 Sep 2014, 00:12
Forum: Road
Topic: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED: Rookwood Crit 14 September
Replies: 83
Views: 27062

Re: Entries thread - Rookwood Crit 14 September

Repaired the list again, please can everyone make sure they copy the latest list. I'm not certain that there will be sufficient junior numbers to run, so Luke Harvey may have to ride D grade. Junior U13 Luke Harvey (gold licence) A Grade (fasties) 1.Michael Clement (gold licence) 2. Simon Berry (gol...
by Robert
16 Aug 2014, 09:13
Forum: Vintage Bicycles
Topic: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Aug
Replies: 7
Views: 3157

Re: DHBC Valley Wheeler vintage ride and talk - Sat 16-17 Au

There might be a lot of rust on the road - weather is not looking good..
by Robert
16 Aug 2014, 09:10
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 310
Views: 259204

Re: Free Stuff

Yup, both still available!

I can get Christian to bring to the cafe on Saturday morning if that suits?

Or either of you are welcome to come and pick them up. I think you both have my mobile number?
Jo
I sent you a PM - don't have your number. Can pick up anytime with notice. Thanks Robert
by Robert
12 Aug 2014, 11:03
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 310
Views: 259204

Re: Free Stuff

Jo,
I'll have the Bontrager Race wheel if it is still available.
cheers
robert
by Robert
28 Jun 2014, 22:20
Forum: Road
Topic: 4 Gorges 5.30am Saturday 28/06/2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2207

Re: 4 Gorges 5.30am Saturday 28/06/2014

Thanks Peter. Great ride as usual. Legs are now killing me...
by Robert
27 Jun 2014, 22:17
Forum: Road
Topic: 4 Gorges 5.30am Saturday 28/06/2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2207

Re: 4 Gorges 5.30am Saturday 28/06/2014

If I wake up.. Being training for UK (drinking beer) and France (drinking wine)...
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
by Robert
24 May 2014, 11:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May
Replies: 27
Views: 8034

Re: SO you want to race - new club info event, 25 May

Sounds very interesting
1. Marc R
2. Ben Ford
3. Rory Bennett
4. Bec Lewis
5. Laura G (keen on giving Eastern Creek a go)
6. Matt T (possibly maybe, depending on family commitments)
7. Robert
by Robert
02 May 2014, 00:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC member involved in accident today
Replies: 24
Views: 8945

Re: DHBC member involved in accident today

and.... Also on Wednesday, at 4pm I crossed the Princes Highway along with many pedestrians when the "Green Man" showed. A red P plated car shot through the red light and hit me side on. It's a miracle that I am alive. A witness couldn't believe I actually stood up. He repeated saying &quo...
by Robert
02 May 2014, 00:44
Forum: Track
Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
Replies: 43
Views: 13429

Re: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-

1. Peter Bownes 2. Ben Thomson 3. Tim Clifford (dependant on leave approval from the Minister) 4. Ian Laing (will require borrow of a track bike c56cm) 5. Ray Patton 6 Carol Rosier 7 John Johnson 8 Adam Ward (depending on start time) 9. Jacob Richter (new member and will require the borrowing of a t...
by Robert
12 Apr 2014, 21:37
Forum: Road
Topic: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am
Replies: 21
Views: 6227

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Nice one Peter. Haven't punished myself for a while.
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
by Robert
01 Mar 2014, 13:34
Forum: Road
Topic: Decent cheap knicks
Replies: 6
Views: 2091

Re: Decent cheap knicks

Cell still have them at bargain price of $14.95 (Save 75%)
I have a few and they do the job just fine:
Product is "Cell Azure Bib Short Black/Sky Blue"
by Robert
16 Feb 2014, 11:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Doarama - map your ride in 3D with Terrian
Replies: 2
Views: 1118

Re: Doarama - map your ride in 3D with Terrian

It's amazing! Just missing the helicopter sound..
by Robert
20 Jan 2014, 00:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Alpine Classic 2014 - Entry Open and new ride options
Replies: 34
Views: 9567

Re: Alpine Classic 2014 - Entry Open and new ride options

I was hoping to do the ACE but I stuffed my back up fixing the back gate before I left Syd. Anna and I will be staying at Hotham heights so we'll be in Bright for the finish and I'll be doing some of the sections on the day. I did the challenging Mount Hotham hill two days ago in the 40+ temperature...
by Robert
04 Jan 2014, 22:34
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
Replies: 422
Views: 157495

Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP

Sunday 5 Jan 6am

1. Adam W
2. Tony
3. Anthony K Sleep Permitting
4. Bnej
5. James R
6. John M
7. Philip. One way only. Getting picked up on the way to Jamberoo... "where you control the action"
8. Robert (Bestic 6:10am) - as far as Sutherland and if I wake up on time...
by Robert
28 Dec 2013, 22:44
Forum: Road
Topic: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500
Replies: 99
Views: 25005

Re: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500

Sun 29th (Waterfall) Royal National Park (special boxed edition) - 6am at cafe. Pace/effort will suit those who ride Waterfall ~28s, and would like to try RNP but haven't yet. Ride length is about 100km with some lovely hills. Two bidons needed (not filled with beer), and we'll regroup at the top of...
by Robert
26 Dec 2013, 09:28
Forum: Road
Topic: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500
Replies: 99
Views: 25005

Re: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500

Fri 27th Double RNP loop or Wall (ie. 100km+) 6am 1. Noel 2. Camilla (chucks Jo) 3. Jo (just so I can hang out with Camilla) 4. Adam 5. Ted (tentative) 6. Robert (Bestic @ 6:10) Sat 28th (Saturday Slowies) Sun 29th (Waterfall) Mon 30th Tue 31st New Years Eve Shall we stick to normal Eastern Suburbs ...
by Robert
26 Dec 2013, 05:21
Forum: Road
Topic: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500
Replies: 99
Views: 25005

Re: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500

Just left home but decided to head back because it's raining. I'm out.
by Robert
24 Dec 2013, 18:20
Forum: Road
Topic: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500
Replies: 99
Views: 25005

Re: Christmas Holiday Rides and the Rapha Festive 500

Wed 25th Christmas Day RNP 6am depart 1. Peter Bownes 2. Jonathan Wong (will meet you 6:05 where Cooks River path meets Princes Hwy) 3. Noel 4. Andrewm - will do only Kurnell or Waterfall depending how I feel - but will roll out with you guys 5. Anna (Bestic @ 6:10) 6. Robert (Bestic @ 6:10) LaPa - ...
by Robert
13 Dec 2013, 21:06
Forum: Road
Topic: RNP Saturday 14/12 5.30am
Replies: 13
Views: 3546

Re: RNP Saturday 14/12 5.30am

I've got 7 hours for the Work party beers to settle! I know I want to 1. Peter Bownes 2. Adam Ward 3. James R (I don't know I want to) 4. Dougie (weather permitting and a solo ride through the park is not a nice thought) 5. Tony O C 6. Todd (meet at Bestic Street.) The quote below says it all. 7. An...
by Robert
06 Dec 2013, 19:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 288978

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

Robert on the bike path near the M5East using cycling infrastructure, as was I, use it or lose it.
Hi Philip
Well done! Wouldn't have thought anyone can recognise me without lycra and orange helmet! - any photo evidence? :lol:
by Robert
05 Dec 2013, 08:53
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday 7/12/2013 5.30am RNP
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: Saturday 7/12/2013 5.30am RNP

1. Peter Bownes
2. Jo
3. Robert (Bestic @ 5:38)
4. Anna (maybe - Bestic @ 5:38)
by Robert
05 Dec 2013, 08:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Leave pass on Dec 8
Replies: 20
Views: 5092

Re: Leave pass on Dec 8

Anna and I are in
PS. The links are now working
by Robert
30 Nov 2013, 20:43
Forum: Road
Topic: RNP Sunday 1st December - 6am
Replies: 15
Views: 3943

Re: RNP Sunday 1st December - 6am

1. Andrew Harvey
2. Peter Bownes
3. Jo (accepting I may get dropped).
4. AndrewM
5. Tony o C
6. John H.
7. Phil D.
8. Philip
9. Noel
10. Anna (Bestic at 6:08)
11. Robert (Bestic at 6:08)
by Robert
29 Nov 2013, 11:56
Forum: Track
Topic: Junior's Carnival - Saturday 30th November (CNSW)
Replies: 29
Views: 10378

Re: Junior's Carnival - Saturday 30th November (CNSW)

Looking for a volunteer to help with timing for the u15-17 part of the carnival tomorrow (from 6-8pm). No experience needed, and you just will be required to use a stop watch (there will also be a few people timing with you).
Anna and I can help out. When do you want us there by?
by Robert
08 Nov 2013, 14:56
Forum: Road
Topic: Ride before the rain - Fri 8th Nov
Replies: 7
Views: 2245

Re: Ride before the rain - Fri 8th Nov

Sorry Andrew. We got there at 6:09 - couldn't get the legs moving and, of course, got to bed late...
by Robert
06 Nov 2013, 22:23
Forum: Road
Topic: Sneaky La Pa Ride Tomorrow 7th Nov
Replies: 10
Views: 2492

Re: Sneaky La Pa Ride Tomorrow 7th Nov

Jo
Tim (maybe baby)
Eleri
JamesR
Andrewm
Peter Bownes
Philip (I'll be in full taper, ie slow. nursing a gammy knee. Old shrapnel wound from the war)
Rajiv (maybe baby as well)
Robert (maybe baby as well, but Anna's legs are sore from the track) - will be at Tempe turnoff 6:05
by Robert
19 Oct 2013, 18:54
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
Replies: 422
Views: 157495

Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP

Lame excuse Andrew - have a couple of glasses of wine; watch footage of Purito; and you'll know it makes sense..
1. James R
2. Ben L
3. Philip
4. Peter Bownes
5. Robert (6:08 at Bestic)
by Robert
19 Oct 2013, 18:46
Forum: Road
Topic: North Head West Head Akuna Saturday 19/10 5.30am
Replies: 9
Views: 2485

Re: North Head West Head Akuna Saturday 19/10 5.30am

One beautiful day. Great organisation Peter. By the way Anna did another 10 km on the track after the 160Km - she is now "dead in bed" But really North Head is more like the Ass end of the world... see photo (hope it shows) http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad77/robert3101/DSC_0009a_zps10...
by Robert
18 Oct 2013, 09:50
Forum: Road
Topic: North Head West Head Akuna Saturday 19/10 5.30am
Replies: 9
Views: 2485

Re: North Head West Head Akuna Saturday 19/10 5.30am

1. Peter Bownes
2. Phil D
3. Robert
by Robert
13 Oct 2013, 18:11
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
Replies: 422
Views: 157495

Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP

So while we are quoting rules, I have a solid dose of rule 7 and found myself quoting rule 5 to myself as I tried to hang on the back while Keith and Andrew punched tirelessly into the wind on the way home. Top day. Everyone safe. Thanks Anthony and all the really friendly group - can't ask for mor...
by Robert
10 Oct 2013, 20:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
Replies: 422
Views: 157495

Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP

I like the Bald Hill extension too
1. Anthony
2. Philip
3. Peter Bownes
4. Robert (Bestic at 6:08)
by Robert
27 Sep 2013, 20:20
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday 28th September - Waterfall
Replies: 1
Views: 814

Re: Saturday 28th September - Waterfall

1. Noel
2. Robert (Bestic at 6:10am)
3. Anna (Bestic at 6:10am)
by Robert
12 Sep 2013, 20:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Macquarie Pass Sunday September 15
Replies: 26
Views: 10214

Re: Macquarie Pass Sunday September 15

1. Peter Bownes - Wolli Creek 5.30am
2. Noel - Central
3. Andrewm - Wolli Creek
4. James R
5. Tony o c - Wolli Creek 5:25am
6. Robert - Wolli Creek
7. Anna - Wolli Creek
by Robert
04 Sep 2013, 19:35
Forum: Road
Topic: RNP (Audley In > Stanwell Tops > Audley Out) - Sat 7th Sept
Replies: 7
Views: 2414

Re: RNP (Audley In > Stanwell Tops > Audley Out) - Sat 7th S

1. Noel
2. Robert (the orange helmet will be by Bestic st. At 5:40)
by Robert
29 Aug 2013, 22:44
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour Down Under 2014
Replies: 51
Views: 15679

Re: Tour Down Under 2014

Hi Dougie,
Anna and I have paid up for TDU as well as accommodation. We didn't enter the DHBC code.
What does it entail to ride as a Team?
robert & anna
by Robert
29 Aug 2013, 11:02
Forum: Road
Topic: Saturday 31/08 6am - 5 Gorges
Replies: 4
Views: 1551

Re: Saturday 31/08 6am - 5 Gorges

List
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
3. Anna (hopefully - has been sick)
by Robert
03 Aug 2013, 20:52
Forum: Road
Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
Replies: 422
Views: 157495

Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP

I'll give it a go.. I'll be at Bestic 6:10am
1. Noel
2. Peter
3. Anthony K - bring on the hills
4. Pete C
5. Philip
6. Andrew H
7. John H
8. Andrewm
9. Phil D
10. Phil G
11. Robert

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