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- 01 Aug 2008, 17:51
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC omnium series no#3
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4874
- 22 Nov 2007, 16:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: steel frame car
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3263
- 22 Nov 2007, 12:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Who is at fault here?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 17215
- 20 Nov 2007, 15:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Who is at fault here?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 17215
mikesbytes I fully understand that it a hypothetical situation, i do have the ability to read...because the scenario is hypothetical it doesnt tend to mean that the opinions expressed are any less real. I agree that we need to protect ourselves by insuring against these risks. I suppose i am just sa...
- 20 Nov 2007, 13:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Who is at fault here?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 17215
Thanks for the upload Jimmy James. A few points for everybody-: Insurance Thinking about this a little more i wonder if there is an argument that it is socially irresponsible to ride without insurance that protects both yourself and those around you, the way i look at it bikes can be fixed , bodies ...
- 20 Nov 2007, 08:26
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Who is at fault here?
- Replies: 74
- Views: 17215
I agree with a lot of what has been said above. Insurance is important. Looking after your mates is also important. Looking after your mates means (inter alia) riding- predictably fluidly with focus It means not creating situations that will put yourself in danger by keeping withing the limits of yo...
- 19 Nov 2007, 09:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: What is this thing?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6358
- 19 Nov 2007, 09:32
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Junior Metros in pictures...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1897
- 16 Nov 2007, 10:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Emergency contact information
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3752
- 15 Nov 2007, 08:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Social ride on the 23rd of November
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2407
The Intention is the 24th Lunchtime. Sorry about the date mix up!- i remember i was having a HARD week when i wrote that (he says sheepishly)!! We will be riding over to botany and back to the park at Tempe next to the Cooks river for a byo picnic lunch. Basically its a bike themed picnic with an op...
- 14 Nov 2007, 10:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: front derailer...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3268
- 13 Nov 2007, 15:01
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: What is this thing?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6358
- 12 Nov 2007, 13:58
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Central Coast entrie close tonight...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2334
- 12 Nov 2007, 12:56
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Kilo championsips....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6160
- 12 Nov 2007, 12:06
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Sunday afternoon @ Canterbury Velodrome
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2292
Thanks for putting on a fantastic workshop Lindsay (and Adrian). Im pretty sure I wont have to fix a puncture for Gillian ever again..!!! I think its great that as a club we have people who are willing to spend the time to teach these sorts of skills, not for gain but for the joy of seeing others ac...
- 12 Nov 2007, 11:43
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Kilo championsips....
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6160
- 05 Nov 2007, 08:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tempetation Fixie Century photoreport
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7506
- 01 Nov 2007, 11:12
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Buildin' a fixie!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19581
- 01 Nov 2007, 09:28
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Buildin' a fixie!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19581
- 01 Nov 2007, 08:30
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Starting track riding
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4358
Gday Christian , Welcome to the world of track, im sure you will really enjoy it. Dont listen to Simon too much about frames...he needs something pretty flash beacuse he is so powerful so he has different requirements to somebody just starting out. :D :D :D (Just kidding simon) To get yourself start...
- 31 Oct 2007, 08:10
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Unanderra 2007
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4294
- 30 Oct 2007, 13:06
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: Jersey order page
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6551
- 30 Oct 2007, 13:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time trial Calga...
- Replies: 106
- Views: 27216
Great work guys...we all stand proud of your efforts in working as a team to fly the red flag of Dulwich Hill. I noticed that there were plenty of bigger clubs that didnt bother to pull a team together and that shows the esprit de corp of our little club. I think it is fantastic that we were able to...
- 30 Oct 2007, 12:51
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Race Foods
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4901
Race Foods
Matts post over in Conversation made me think of possible race day snacks, i have had many a debate over this one, so let us know which you prefer.
- 30 Oct 2007, 12:34
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Unanderra 2007
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4294
- 29 Oct 2007, 14:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6272
If you havent done so already can you please make your donations by Direct deposit: Payable to Ben Mikic Foundation Bank Berrima District Credit Union BSB 802 101 Account 64662 Mail all cheques to: Ben Mikic Foundation for Young Cyclists PO Box 1003 Mittagong NSW 2575 Send them a note saying your fr...
- 29 Oct 2007, 14:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Cramps
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3918
I will leave the metabolic stuff to the experts...personally i use magnesium orotate...it works a treat. Need to dose up every day though. Other things to consider. 1. Whats changed? Position different on Matt Black compared to your other bike, compensating for lower back and hand pain by shifting w...
- 29 Oct 2007, 09:02
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Unanderra 2007
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4294
Great Event...Great Shots Lindsay and Kevin; I just wanted to say what an impressive ride that was by Simon in his wheelrace heat. He really hit out hard and made his attack count...a lesson there for everybody and a well deseved 4th in the final. As for my third i am still totally buzzing after tha...
- 17 Oct 2007, 16:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Masters Worlds - Day 1 500m time trial
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2375
- 17 Oct 2007, 12:45
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Masters Worlds- Day 1
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1787
Masters Worlds- Day 1
Hey Guys Just Checked out the results on cycling news.
Some great results for the good old Inner West Institute of Sport.
(ie Tempe Riders) in the TT.
I noticed that Brownie scored a top 10, whilst Donna Meehan and Peter Barnard got 2nds. Awesome efforts at a world class level!!
Keep them coming !
Some great results for the good old Inner West Institute of Sport.
(ie Tempe Riders) in the TT.
I noticed that Brownie scored a top 10, whilst Donna Meehan and Peter Barnard got 2nds. Awesome efforts at a world class level!!
Keep them coming !
- 16 Oct 2007, 17:27
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Starts- what do the times mean
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3035
- 16 Oct 2007, 15:00
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Starts- what do the times mean
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3035
Starts- what do the times mean
Hey this is going to look like a dumb question...but im trying to work out what distances the splits represent
Can anybody help?
Can anybody help?
- 15 Oct 2007, 16:16
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: My Vintage Clem Eagle
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7134
- 15 Oct 2007, 14:56
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Unanderra track open.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3059
- 11 Oct 2007, 13:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century Bundanoon to Tempe
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12362
We went selective rather than wide. Tried the courier thing via Cheeky Transport as a lot of messengers shop there...you will note they have it in their window and on the Blog! Want to try the concept this year and give it a good crack marketing wise next year! Thats why we have kept it on the same ...
- 11 Oct 2007, 13:23
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Grafton to Inverell 07 - Race report
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10625
- 08 Oct 2007, 16:08
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: Jersey order page
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6551
- 08 Oct 2007, 13:59
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: Jersey order page
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6551
This is all underway.... A few points-: 1. The jerseys have been ordered for about 7 weeks. 2. Final artwork has now been signed off and the Jerseys are about a fortnight away. 3. There will be extras for those that didn't order up front. 4. We all have day jobs and it is a bit busy with organising ...
- 28 Sep 2007, 16:22
- Forum: Track
- Topic: NSW summer track calender is now out...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1662
- 28 Sep 2007, 16:20
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Does axl rose look like paul craft?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3163
- 19 Sep 2007, 16:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: anyone for a 3.35kg bike?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4871
- 19 Sep 2007, 13:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Grafton to Inverell 07 - Race report
- Replies: 31
- Views: 10625
- 11 Sep 2007, 13:14
- Forum: Road
- Topic: TEMPETATION- FIXIE CENTURY -HELPERS NEEDED
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1365
TEMPETATION- FIXIE CENTURY -HELPERS NEEDED
Interest in Tempetation (the Dulwich Hill fixie century) is building, with participants from as far afield as Tasmainia keen to give the ride a crack! We want to make sure we can put on a good event and therefore have a few roles we need to fill to make sure things run smoothly on the ride and at th...
- 11 Sep 2007, 12:54
- Forum: Track
- Topic: BIG turn out for a BIG night of racing at FNWTR...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1958
I just have to pipe in and say how much fun it was to have a good group of our riders come along...seeing other riders giving it a crack really spurs you on...solid performances all around...Now if i can just control those rushes of blood to the head and save my efforts for the right moments! Thanks...
- 06 Sep 2007, 15:39
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Only 3 weeks of FNWTR left & we've dropped to 16th!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3053
- 06 Sep 2007, 13:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time trial Calga...
- Replies: 106
- Views: 27216
- 06 Sep 2007, 13:52
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Only 3 weeks of FNWTR left & we've dropped to 16th!!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3053
- 06 Sep 2007, 08:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
The good old use the club colours trick..good one Geffro...i should have rembered that from my under sevens soccer days...Dapto Yellow were the hot shots and I played for Dapto Blue. It was always one of the toughest grudge matches of the season...and we always got beaten by a massive margin.. So wh...
- 05 Sep 2007, 17:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Long Ride Saturday..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6903
- 05 Sep 2007, 17:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 05 Sep 2007, 15:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
CALM DOWN EVERYONE! In my humble opinion this is getting out of hand. Eugen did the right thing in placing two team entries..without his work we wouldnt have two teams to be trying to place people into. He had to make a call based on limited consultation because we hadnt the chance to all get our he...
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Saturday slowies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1495
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century Bundanoon to Tempe
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12362
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
I think you are right there Simon. Teams always create an interesting dilema for any club...whos is in who is out...i think what we have done for Grafton here isnt such a problem but i think it is very dangerous territory, loaded with politics and division...whos on the inside and whos on the outsid...
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Saturday slowies
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1495
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century Bundanoon to Tempe
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12362
- 05 Sep 2007, 12:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
Tim! Whilst being entirely accurate your photos dont tell the whole story :D A few points - first i need to defend the hard session we put in on Monday night. In those last two sprints i felt like every muscle in my legs was about to explode...i was pushing HARD maybe harder than I ever have...to th...
- 05 Sep 2007, 11:39
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Most Magpie Attacks in 1 Ride??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2431
- 04 Sep 2007, 16:34
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Long Ride Saturday..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6903
- 04 Sep 2007, 14:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 04 Sep 2007, 14:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6272
- 04 Sep 2007, 13:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6272
- 04 Sep 2007, 12:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 04 Sep 2007, 10:18
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Monday Night Training
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3310
Yeah..would have been interesting...im not sure i had the legs to kick late. I thought the third one was a pretty good contest too athough i probably went 50m before i should have...I was trying to keep the sprints longish as in normal lead outs Tim has a better kick but i tend to finish a little qu...
- 04 Sep 2007, 09:41
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Long Ride Saturday..
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6903
- 04 Sep 2007, 09:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century Bundanoon to Tempe
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12362
- 04 Sep 2007, 08:58
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Monday Night Training
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3310
Monday Night Training
Had a great training session at the end last night with our mentor Mr Brown mixing things up a bit with some team lead outs...Great fun although "Team Credit Agricole" had it over me when it came to tactics ( due partly to my inability to count laps!! Silly me!). I think i learnt more abou...
- 04 Sep 2007, 08:43
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Most Magpie Attacks in 1 Ride??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2431
- 03 Sep 2007, 08:23
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Most improved sprinter in DIV 1!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3130
- 03 Sep 2007, 08:20
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Most Magpie Attacks in 1 Ride??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2431
Most Magpie Attacks in 1 Ride??
During my ride to and from the 'Gong on Sunday i had 5 Magpie 'incidents'...is this a club record for most strikes in a ride? Any advances?
- 31 Aug 2007, 16:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Who's coming to race at the handicap at Menangle Saturday
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6772
- 31 Aug 2007, 12:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
- Replies: 1655
- Views: 362566
- 31 Aug 2007, 10:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC Presentation Night
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2305
- 31 Aug 2007, 10:06
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Autobus for Grafton to inverrel...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10698
- 31 Aug 2007, 09:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 30 Aug 2007, 11:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Training ride Sunday 2nd September (Message from Eugen)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5799
- 30 Aug 2007, 10:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 30 Aug 2007, 10:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century Bundanoon to Tempe
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12362
- 30 Aug 2007, 10:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Training ride Sunday 2nd September (Message from Eugen)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5799
- 29 Aug 2007, 17:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6272
- 29 Aug 2007, 17:23
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6272
- 29 Aug 2007, 17:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century Bundanoon to Tempe
- Replies: 34
- Views: 12362
Matt 1....its real the veldrome is booked and ready to roll. 2. its early days in them promotional side of things. 3. Probably...but in a good way...It will be a heap of fun. 4. Its building everyday...For sures so far are Grant, Lindsay, Huw, Adrian, Eugene but we expect LOTS more...will we see you...
- 29 Aug 2007, 16:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: saddling up
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4559
Adrian, I'm no expert on these things and havent really seen you on the bike enough to know your specific issues. In my limited experience shoulder pain tends to be due to-: 1. bearing too much weight on the arms and not enough where it should be ( ie on the bum). This is normally due to too much to...
- 29 Aug 2007, 11:03
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5056
- 28 Aug 2007, 16:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5056
- 28 Aug 2007, 16:52
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Gearing up for the Grafton
- Replies: 63
- Views: 17026
- 28 Aug 2007, 08:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5056
- 24 Aug 2007, 16:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Cootamundra Classic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1633
- 24 Aug 2007, 12:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6272
Riders support Charity for Grafton to Inverell
The Grafton to Inverell road race (228km) is nearly upon us. This year we will have a six Dulwich Hill riders in the field of this gruelling road event, namely Eugene James Adrian Simon Huw Grant Eugene and Adrian have complete the course before but for the rest of us it is uncharted territory. Its ...
- 24 Aug 2007, 10:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Hard-core fixie anecdotes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3431
- 23 Aug 2007, 16:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Autobus for Grafton to inverrel...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10698
- 23 Aug 2007, 15:09
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Hard-core fixie anecdotes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3431
For anybody that cares... for waterfall rides and commuting i run 69 (48/19) and it works a treat. A bigger gear is a lot harder to get going at lights and the like so its good for training rides where you just want to run a good even cadence but not so good for dancing amongst the traffic jams. 69 ...
- 23 Aug 2007, 14:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Hard-core fixie anecdotes
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3431
- 23 Aug 2007, 14:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Autobus for Grafton to inverrel...
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10698
Hey Grafton Riders, With so many riders this year i thought we should do something to mark the occasion in style. Simon and I have discussed doing the race and seeking donations from people on the basis that they pay up if we ALL finish. Its only fair to make sure everybody is cool with that before ...
- 16 Aug 2007, 16:15
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill Memorabilia
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4497
Lionel Rode for Marrickville yeah? My understanding is that Petersham also had a Club back in the day....it would have been pretty awesome racing at Henson Park in a massive bunch. Al tells some great storys of riding at Henson and Sydney Showground on Dirt surfaces..they are worth listening to if y...
- 16 Aug 2007, 15:46
- Forum: Track
- Topic: FINALLY SOME ROLLERS OF MY VERY OWN!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2869
I got mine from Terry out at Rocky Point Cycles... Although I believe Uncle Al Sumner sells them too. I didnt really shop around for price...went to terry because he supports the track side of things. If you show him your CA licence he will probaly give you 5% off normal retail as well. If you can a...
- 16 Aug 2007, 15:38
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill Memorabilia
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4497
- 16 Aug 2007, 15:30
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Girrrrls tearing it up on Saturday Slowies
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1670
Girrrrls tearing it up on Saturday Slowies
I have been meaning to post this all week. We achieved a 50/50 split of women and men last week at Saturday Slowies...I bet thats the first time any clubs bunch could say that for a long time. A big milestone on the journey towards our goal of being a club that reflects the diversity of our communit...
- 16 Aug 2007, 14:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Your Advice on Norco 06 CRR Durace/Ritchey WCS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4948
Geoff, dont even consider a 54cm frame. Thats way too small for you and you will be really cramped up. As an example Gill is on a 51v/54h frame (admitedly with a short stem) and you would have to admit that you differ significantly in stature. Get something that fitsthen you will be happy and comfor...