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by wallman
26 Feb 2016, 06:46
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: [Delivered] Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
Replies: 57
Views: 22025

Re: Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys

XS

S - David Maywald. James F

M -Simon Be. Mark Lacey. Damian T. Andrew Mattes. Raph B. Matt W (Race version, +2.5cms body length)

L -Neilm. Paul A. Dave Brown. John Hatt (Race Cut)

XL- Stuart. Dave Ranks. Colin.

XXL
by wallman
25 Feb 2016, 18:30
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: [Delivered] Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
Replies: 57
Views: 22025

Re: Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys

Cool. Sorry to pop up at the last minute, but if I could come over tonight and try something on that'd be great. PM me if that's doable, otherwise I'll wait for the next order, no probs. M
by wallman
25 Feb 2016, 09:57
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: [Delivered] Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys
Replies: 57
Views: 22025

Re: Jan 2016 Special Order: Silver 'race cut' club jerseys

Is there any option to customise sleeve lengths as part of this order?

Ta, Matt
by wallman
10 Sep 2014, 15:27
Forum: Road
Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
Replies: 82
Views: 31672

Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept

Okie doke, false alarm: there'll be no rollout limits for juniors.
by wallman
08 Sep 2014, 18:20
Forum: Road
Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
Replies: 82
Views: 31672

Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept

Hi. I've entered Sarah and Luke. As they're juniors (or just in D grade) is there any roll out restrictions on their road bikes that I have to make adjustments for? Their gearing should comply with the following rollout limits: 1. Junior U19 7.930 metres 2. Junior U17 7.0 metres 3. Junior U15 6.0 m...
by wallman
14 May 2014, 09:08
Forum: Road
Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
Replies: 137
Views: 37255

Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra

Stolen from another forum So get your skinsuit orders in, closes in 3 days
I'm pretty sure the increase is 300%...
by wallman
04 May 2014, 18:08
Forum: Road
Topic: FTP Testing
Replies: 12
Views: 5005

Re: FTP Testing

It is? That seems illogical to me. Anyway if that's the case, then mine was 3.6w/kg ... which makes it appear that I was putting out more watts/kg in July than Andrew is now. And makes me very good not good. Not sure I believe that.
It is. The bike is a sink, not a source, of power.
by wallman
19 Jan 2014, 13:09
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Free Stuff
Replies: 310
Views: 259955

Re: Free Stuff

Double Mattress. Relatively firm. Pretty good condition. Mercifully stain free. Looks like this:

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by wallman
05 Nov 2013, 14:43
Forum: Conversation
Topic: SRM Power Meter
Replies: 4
Views: 2073

Re: SRM Power Meter

Jacqui, An SRM powermeter is an expensive bit of kit. I imagine there'd be a difference in sale price of perhaps a couple of grand for a bike with a flat battery in its SRM, and a bike with a busted SRM. Hopefully you didn't pay a "flat battery" price for a "busted" SRM. The only...
by wallman
31 Aug 2013, 13:16
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour of Bright 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 3459

Re: Tour of Bright 2013

Thanks Wallman. Just as I thought. A race for very small people! I wasn't sure if the "bigger" riders entered or stayed away from this one. Sounds like the Tour of Bright is the equivalent of the Dinnerville entry wise (harder to gain a start than the race itself). Cheers Don't let me dis...
by wallman
30 Aug 2013, 16:48
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour of Bright 2013
Replies: 10
Views: 3459

Re: Tour of Bright 2013

For those of you who have done it previously, how difficult would it be for a person who specialises in hillclimbing? Well specialising in hill climbing is a relative measure, which means that it's likely to be pretty difficult because there'll be other "specialists" there who'll weigh 15...
by wallman
28 Jun 2013, 14:33
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Classic / Retro Bikes for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1986

Re: Classic / Retro Bikes for sale

Bickerton Portable - 70's as I understand it and also Sturmey Hub like this one >> http://www.foldingcyclist.com/Bickerton-folding-bike.html If there's one thing the n+1 rule was designed to cover it's a folding bike that you can fit in the back of your helicopter after you've time-travelled back t...
by wallman
26 Jun 2013, 17:01
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Racing the NRS
Replies: 57
Views: 26784

Re: DHBC Racing the NRS

I think ya'll need to speak to the team Dietitian!!! I eat better than that on pub crawls!!!
Mmmm, shiny...
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by wallman
12 Jun 2013, 15:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: That's Gotta Hurt
Replies: 5
Views: 2257

Re: That's Gotta Hurt

I dunno, I wouldn't be a bike racer for all the tea in China given the utterly clueless response that people have to the initial incident. Considering that there are humans milling around the racecourse like a herd of individualistic cattle it's amazing that more people weren't laid out. I'd have ha...
by wallman
10 Apr 2013, 17:53
Forum: Road
Topic: How Fasties Works: Further to the April Newsletter
Replies: 32
Views: 9340

Re: How Fasties Works: Further to the April Newsletter

Also what is the protocol when dropping back from the front? Last weekend I let people rotating back slide back in front of me. Is it expected that I roll past, or is it up to the riders on the day? I'd suggest that you roll through unless you feel that you can't, in which case just open up a gap a...
by wallman
10 Apr 2013, 16:10
Forum: Road
Topic: How Fasties Works: Further to the April Newsletter
Replies: 32
Views: 9340

How Fasties Works: Further to the April Newsletter

I thought I might add a few specifics to the mention of the Fasties paceline protocol in the April newsletter. It's been good to have a larger bunch recently and to be able to relax and take some longer breaks on the trip down, but there's a few things that probably need to be addressed to ensure ev...
by wallman
28 Mar 2013, 11:17
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Commuting bike Competition ***
Replies: 10
Views: 3736

Re: Commuting bike Competition ***

Another problem, probably due to the fact that it lived on the coast, is that the stem is rusted solid into the headtube. Will not budge. Even tried nitrogen-like/freeze spray! That explains the strange angle of the bars. I needed it a bit higher because I was stretched out too far. Hi Marc, It doe...
by wallman
26 Mar 2013, 08:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184649

Re: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs e

Hi Pat, thanks for the tips. I'll check them out.
by wallman
26 Mar 2013, 08:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
Replies: 1054
Views: 289303

Re: Dulwich Hill spotted

I'm pretty sure I just saw Eleri by proxy in today's SMH.
by wallman
25 Mar 2013, 08:58
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184649

Re: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs e

I'll have a chat to you next time we see each other, I have a couple of questions.
by wallman
24 Mar 2013, 17:45
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
Replies: 643
Views: 184649

Re: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs e

Does anyone out there know anything about block periodisation? I'm not talking about online links, I'm interested in actual knowledge.
Matt
by wallman
16 Mar 2013, 17:36
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Racing the NRS
Replies: 57
Views: 26784

Re: DHBC Racing the NRS

Name: Matthew Wallman http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad198/John_noog/20130110_114348_zps7a58d4c0.jpg Age: 35, for crying out loud. Occupation: A televisiony advertisingy softwarey sort of thing of which I am the Australian office and all of its employees. And managers. Years racing: 5 Career hig...
by wallman
21 Feb 2013, 15:15
Forum: Track
Topic: Come and try the track - Saturday 4th May 1-3pm
Replies: 66
Views: 21634

Re: Come and try the track - Saturday 2nd March 1pm

I can bring my 58 cm Fuji down for people to play with on a "you break it, you bought it" basis.
by wallman
19 Feb 2013, 09:29
Forum: Road
Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
Replies: 44
Views: 11078

Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?

There used to be a policy of invite only going back maybe 5 years ago(?). Not sure if that policy still exists. I believe that was in place for safety reasons (assessment of pack riding skills & fitness I think). Ha, really? I'm not sure that's ever been the case. The person who told you that m...
by wallman
23 Jan 2013, 13:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Power Meters and calculations
Replies: 28
Views: 6434

Re: Power Meters and calculations

I pull on the up stroke and I also pull the pedals backwards, so I disagree that no-one pulls the pedals. It also depends on where the strength in your leg muscles is distributed
Indeed. Perception and reality can be two different things. Strength and technique certainly are.
by wallman
21 Jan 2013, 14:54
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Power Meters and calculations
Replies: 28
Views: 6434

Re: Power Meters and calculations

I'm thinking that if this is the case, then there will be a variation in the figures given between a rider who pushes the down stroke with a return up stoke vs a rider who pulls on the up stroke. I don't think so. If you sample once per revolution based on, say, a LHS crank magnet then you are basi...
by wallman
17 Dec 2012, 12:56
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Wheelseses
Replies: 0
Views: 1086

Wheelseses

I have 3 wheelsets that I'd like to get rid of. First up, an unused pair of TWE training wheels to suit Shimano. No skewers. $350 http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/20121217_132652_zps1ee0be03.jpg Next, a well and truly used pair of Campagnolo Neutron wheels. Since I've been riding t...
by wallman
22 Nov 2012, 19:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
Replies: 22
Views: 5487

Re: Sydney - Adelaide Tour

Melbourne to Sydney is an option I might actually be quite keen on. It wouldn't hurt me to think these things through a little bit more before posting but what the hell, I'd be interested in something starting the week after NY and finishing in Sydney by the 15th as per my previous post.
by wallman
21 Nov 2012, 10:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The Pimping of my Fixie
Replies: 19
Views: 5942

Re: The Pimping of my Fixie

Zero-setback seatpost please.
by wallman
19 Nov 2012, 16:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
Replies: 22
Views: 5487

Re: Sydney - Adelaide Tour

It'll have to be in the school holidays for me to be able to take part. :( Two weeks mid-late Jan looks unlikely for me now that I've taken a proper look at my calendar. Obviously everyone's free to do their own thing but for me maybe a trip to Melbourne (via Ballarat for the Nationals on the 13th ...
by wallman
19 Nov 2012, 14:32
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
Replies: 22
Views: 5487

Re: Sydney - Adelaide Tour

I've only just remembered that I've outlayed a few hundred dollars on various events during the January window of this trip and that is possibly why my partner's excitement about it hasn't been as completely overwhelming as I'd expected...maybe this might work better for me a couple of months later ...
by wallman
17 Nov 2012, 20:59
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
Replies: 22
Views: 5487

Re: Sydney - Adelaide Tour

I'm not that fussed, but if it's an issue we could avoid Thredbo by doing this: Braidwood - Berridale 179 Berridale - Corryong 152 which also saves us a day. Chris, $500 might be tough once you factor in food and a flight back from Adelaide. As for the rest day, we can drop it, but I suspect I'll mi...
by wallman
16 Nov 2012, 17:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney - Adelaide Tour
Replies: 22
Views: 5487

Sydney - Adelaide Tour

I have quite a bit of leave saved at the moment and no idea what to do with it but I do have the slightly idiotic idea of riding to Adelaide to catch a few stages of the TDU in January. This trip is a very long way from a sure thing at the moment. I've just had a quick look at a map and put together...
by wallman
12 Nov 2012, 13:59
Forum: Track
Topic: Save the dates! Track season is here (plus info for Jr's)
Replies: 30
Views: 7918

Re: Save the dates! Track season is here (plus info for Jr's

I was flexing with everything I had too but the wobbly camera has cost me all my hard-won definition...I think we killed it in the tan stakes though.
by wallman
31 Oct 2012, 08:07
Forum: Track
Topic: Monday and Wednesday training schedule.
Replies: 39
Views: 10383

Re: Monday and Wednesday training schedule.

Almost certainly.
by wallman
30 Oct 2012, 13:45
Forum: Road
Topic: 2012 Grafton
Replies: 9
Views: 2969

Re: 2012 Grafton

Well done Eugen, it seems like the breakaway stayed away to the end, is that right? At least you were in the right move and gave yourself the best opportunity for a result that you could.
by wallman
14 Oct 2012, 13:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Congratulations Matt Wallman!
Replies: 17
Views: 4389

Re: Congratulations Matt Wallman!

Well I went out to Dunc last night to attend the Cyclist of the Year awards. The National Junior Track Series was finishing as we arrived so we checked that out for almost an hour and saw Tom Bolton go around. Cycling NSW put on some food and drinks and all of the award winners received their trophi...
by wallman
01 Oct 2012, 11:10
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1995 Subaru Impreza Sportswagon
Replies: 0
Views: 1270

1995 Subaru Impreza Sportswagon

Hi, Selling my Subaru. '95 build, '94 shape. Auto. AWD. A/C. Tow bar. 1.8l engine gets about 9.2l/100 kms on the hwy, no idea in town. Rego till April 2013. http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/20121001_105330.jpg Includes roof racks but not bike carriers. $2500 ono. Matt
by wallman
25 Sep 2012, 18:58
Forum: Road
Topic: Kurrajong Classic - Sun 23rd September
Replies: 16
Views: 4770

Re: Kurrajong Classic - Sun 23rd September

I heard that it was fast climbing this year. The more I am surprised that Eddie couldn't be dumped as for sure everyone knew he most probably dumps you all in a fast kick at the end. :?: It wasn't for lack of trying. The pace was on throughout as groups tried to get away and were bought back. I don...
by wallman
23 Sep 2012, 21:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Kurrajong Classic - Sun 23rd September
Replies: 16
Views: 4770

Re: Kurrajong Classic - Sun 23rd September

I went round in Div. 2! It was a bit lonesome actually without any other Bernard Riders, plus they're useful for instilling a bit of competitive spirit. Anyway as we took off up the climb on the first lap I went straight to the bad place and pretty much stayed there for the rest of the race. Each la...
by wallman
10 Sep 2012, 09:49
Forum: Road
Topic: NSW masters Crit and road race report
Replies: 12
Views: 2764

Re: NSW masters Crit and road race report

I really enjoyed that race, it was a good course, a good bunch and very quiet roads which helps. Lots of attacking made the 120 km fly by in a tick over 3 hrs! It was always going to be difficult to get a result with a big SUVelo group plus one super-strong rider from Vic who'd lapped the field solo...
by wallman
04 Sep 2012, 08:42
Forum: Road
Topic: Has anyone had any experience with HED wheels?
Replies: 9
Views: 2704

Re: Has anyone had any experience with HED wheels?

I've got a pair of HED carbon tubs for racing. They've been fantastic and most importantly fast. I rode a pair of their lightest alloy clinchers at the Tour of Bright a couple of years ago. They are great wheels. The wider rims make them a completely different proposition to a standard alloy clinche...
by wallman
25 Aug 2012, 07:03
Forum: Track
Topic: RAW Track 2012
Replies: 100
Views: 21658

Re: RAW Track 2012

We're bothering with semantics now? I would never of guessed!
by wallman
21 May 2012, 16:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Roller Questions?
Replies: 9
Views: 2513

Re: Roller Questions?

and can you get up to anaerobic levels on them?
Depends on the rollers. From memory Kreitler have a guide on their website for expected power ranges on their three models. I can get to VO2 max intensity on my cheap Torpedo 7 rollers but I'm in 53/13 to do so.
by wallman
20 May 2012, 15:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Latest frame (Christian's adventures in frame building pt 2)
Replies: 12
Views: 3259

Re: Latest frame (Christian's adventures in frame building p

Why is that small child racing on Christian's bike?
by wallman
09 May 2012, 20:34
Forum: Road
Topic: Congratulations Matt Wallman!
Replies: 17
Views: 4389

Re: Congratulations Matt Wallman!

Thanks all - what a nice surprise!
by wallman
23 Apr 2012, 14:25
Forum: Track
Topic: May omnium: 50km points race. 5/05/12. 4pm***
Replies: 18
Views: 4098

Re: May omnium: 50km points race. 5/05/12. 4pm***

Ack, I'll be in Canberra that weekend.
by wallman
14 Apr 2012, 05:53
Forum: Road
Topic: RBCC hit this morning
Replies: 20
Views: 5128

Re: RBCC hit this morning

The FB post states that they were in a parking lane, not a cycling lane.
by wallman
01 Mar 2012, 08:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Get ready to register for Ken Dinnerville race 29th 9am!
Replies: 114
Views: 117905

Re: Get ready to register for Ken Dinnerville race 29th 9am!

Andrew, in answer to your questions: - Riders will be split into a number of groups, probably about 12, based on their supposed ability. The slowest group will leave first, the fastest last. Gaps between groups vary depending on group size. We tend to drive down to the race. The start is in the carp...
by wallman
25 Feb 2012, 18:38
Forum: Track
Topic: Australian Masters Track champs 22Feb - 26Feb
Replies: 39
Views: 8746

Re: Australian Masters Track champs 22Feb - 26Feb

Everyone congratulate our two new National Masters Scratch race champions: John and Jo!

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by wallman
07 Feb 2012, 18:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Contador sanctioned for two years...
Replies: 23
Views: 5103

Re: Contador sanctioned for two years...

My understanding is that he had a level of clembuterol below the threshold regarded as cheating, so low that the ambient source excuse was plausible. Of course his previous association with Astana is also pretty suss, but some bloke called Lance also rode for that team ... Shame for cycling either ...
by wallman
15 Dec 2011, 16:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bike Bag, Hard Case or airport box for Europe trip?
Replies: 12
Views: 3216

Re: Bike Bag, Hard Case or airport box for Europe trip?

I'm pondering this myself for the US next year so I'll be interested to see what pops up. I haven't done much thinking beyond deciding that while I'd be happy enough with a cardboard box when the bike is in the luggage hold, I'd really want a bag with wheels on it for all of the in-between bits.
by wallman
13 Dec 2011, 19:19
Forum: Conversation
Topic: CA Membership renewal for 2012 - Online problem
Replies: 14
Views: 4255

Re: CA Membership renewal for 2012 - Online problem

I just renewed without any bother Weiyun.
by wallman
06 Nov 2011, 11:05
Forum: Track
Topic: Sydney Cup on Wheels and State Scratch
Replies: 1
Views: 1038

Sydney Cup on Wheels and State Scratch

Alex, Lizanne and I raced this last night and had a pretty good time of it. It was definitely the best field I've seen at an Open with a super-quick group of elite and u19 men and also full fields of elite and u19 women. I won my first race in ages and also picked up some money in the final motor pa...
by wallman
04 Nov 2011, 11:11
Forum: Track
Topic: Got my bottle?
Replies: 2
Views: 1097

Re: Got my bottle?

Cool, ta. I'll whack my name on it for future reference!
by wallman
03 Nov 2011, 16:29
Forum: Track
Topic: Got my bottle?
Replies: 2
Views: 1097

Got my bottle?

If you took a black Camelback Podium bottle from the track last night (word has it that it may have been Chris's dad) could I have it back please? I know it's just a bottle but I'm all out after Grafton and this is a good, new, squirty one. Just leave it in the kitchen next time you're down there an...
by wallman
27 Oct 2011, 13:43
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: Next clothing order
Replies: 53
Views: 19179

Re: Next clothing order

What about a batch of slim/race fit jerseys for the particularly svelte amongst us? You could fit 2 of me inside my current jersey, although it is a Nalini.
by wallman
25 Oct 2011, 14:07
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 Grafton ton Inverell accommodation.
Replies: 64
Views: 20946

Re: 2011 Grafton ton Inverell accommodation.

Nice one Matt! So what do think led on the cramps? Not used to a climb of that duration and length or more dietary? I'm inclined to think it was the intensity of the effort and the position I made the effort in although it's hard to be sure. I had eaten well up to that point and was well hydrated. ...
by wallman
25 Oct 2011, 09:36
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 Grafton ton Inverell accommodation.
Replies: 64
Views: 20946

Just back from a post-Grafton road trip and thought I'd jot down a few notes about my first Grafton to Inverell. I had super legs going into this and hoped to be able to get over the main climb in touch with the leaders and see what happened from there, so when I saw Eugene attack early I thought it...
by wallman
11 Oct 2011, 19:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Don't ride to work.
Replies: 7
Views: 1867

Re: Don't ride to work.

Yeah, I think that's it for the SMH Online and I. I've put up with the ads, the auto-play video, the increasingly shrill, trite reportage and the pre-school standard sub-editing, but really, this is just garbage. If it's meant seriously, it's stupid and offensive. If it's meant ironically, it's stup...
by wallman
23 Sep 2011, 16:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Interval training discussion thread
Replies: 47
Views: 7907

Re: Interval training discussion thread

Ah, that's the stuff in that article. TSB = CTL – ATL

How did you calculate that?
I don't do any calculating, you would have to be completely mad to put something like that together yourself. There's an easier way:

Performance Management Chart = Powermeter + WKO+
by wallman
23 Sep 2011, 14:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Interval training discussion thread
Replies: 47
Views: 7907

Re: Interval training discussion thread

We engineers love our maths, but since a picture paints a thousand words, here's my chart for this season so far:
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Does that help?
by wallman
20 Sep 2011, 14:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Interval training discussion thread
Replies: 47
Views: 7907

Re: Interval training discussion thread

One of your best Tim!
by wallman
09 Sep 2011, 16:03
Forum: Road
Topic: Keen for some hills? Sept 18th.
Replies: 3
Views: 1334

Re: Keen for some hills? Sept 18th.

Cancel that Pat, it's been pointed out to me that the ride's starting at Fitzroy Falls rather than ending there. I might still see you on the Pass though!
by wallman
07 Sep 2011, 14:19
Forum: Road
Topic: Keen for some hills? Sept 18th.
Replies: 3
Views: 1334

Re: Keen for some hills? Sept 18th.

Count me in to the top of Macquarie Pass, then I'll turn around and come back home.
by wallman
01 Sep 2011, 15:36
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour of Bright 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

Tour of Bright 2011

A few of us were thinking of doing this...well think no more, because it's full. Already.

Swear word.
by wallman
01 Sep 2011, 15:35
Forum: Road
Topic: Base training
Replies: 41
Views: 7691

Re: Base training

By low RPM's, what cadence are we talking?
~60 rpm at or slightly above LT.
by wallman
30 Aug 2011, 10:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Base training
Replies: 41
Views: 7691

Re: Base training

Hi Simon, A new frame shouldn't really be a factor assuming you've carried your old position over to the new bike. If you haven't and have made some changes then it's generally recommended that you make the changes incrementally and take it relatively easy while doing so. Base training would be perf...
by wallman
25 Aug 2011, 08:23
Forum: Track
Topic: DHBC Madison championships 3/09/2011 time change 4pm***
Replies: 56
Views: 9825

Re: Sept omnium; DHBC Madison championships TBA

Just don't put it on the 24th and i should be able to make it.
Ditto.
by wallman
13 Aug 2011, 17:28
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2002ish Giant TCR 2
Replies: 0
Views: 1632

2002ish Giant TCR 2

Hi all, I'm selling this on the family's behalf. http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/GiantTCR2.jpg I'm pretty sure it's a 2002 model as described here although the paint is slightly different. Size is small, it has a virtual top tube measurement of 54 cms and seat tube of 52 cms....
by wallman
08 Aug 2011, 16:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Mid Life Crisis Bike
Replies: 48
Views: 11949

Re: Mid Life Crisis Bike

For a mid-life crisis you can't really go past this.

Campagnolo Boras, Super Record and to really appeal to their market it's too light to race and sports a compact crankset so it's too slow to race as well.
by wallman
08 Aug 2011, 10:13
Forum: Road
Topic: Kurrajong Classic - 7th August
Replies: 40
Views: 7571

Re: Kurrajong Classic - 7th August

Are you looking at this one Tim? http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/84973.jpg I was a bit over-excited, in my defense the photographer obviously thought I'd won, the race caller thought I'd won, and the actual winner was on the opposite side of the road which made it hard for me...
by wallman
07 Aug 2011, 18:36
Forum: Road
Topic: Kurrajong Classic - 7th August
Replies: 40
Views: 7571

Re: Kurrajong Classic - 7th August

Perfect course for the climber! Normally yes, but circumstances being what they were I had to do it in a bunch sprint! How about that! In retrospect I was aggressive on the first lap and after I tried to bridge to one too many breaks we hit the hill on the second lap and my plan to win the KOM went...
by wallman
27 Jul 2011, 16:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Wheel Upgrade - Thoughts?
Replies: 22
Views: 5265

Re: Wheel Upgrade - Thoughts?

I would buy a pair of HED Ardennes for that sort of money. They use the same wide profile rim as is on all the top-end carbon wheels these days and will therefore feel completely different (and in my opinion a lot better) than all the other options mentioned here. If they made a 32 hole rim I'd buy ...
by wallman
14 Jul 2011, 16:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Mark Dwyer & PvG Mudgee Event
Replies: 19
Views: 3973

Re: Mark Dwyer & PvG Mudgee Event

Sorry! Actually I lied - Mudgee sucked. Better?
by wallman
13 Jul 2011, 16:45
Forum: Road
Topic: Mark Dwyer & PvG Mudgee Event
Replies: 19
Views: 3973

Re: Mark Dwyer & PvG Mudgee Event

I had a great time this past weekend, despite the weather. Actually, it may have even been because of the weather that I enjoyed the racing so much. Mudgee's long hills make for interesting racing and the addition of 65 km/hr gusts of cross/head wind and single digit temps meant that both days were ...
by wallman
12 Jul 2011, 08:36
Forum: Road
Topic: Clip on Aero Bars- Any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 1754

Re: Clip on Aero Bars- Any suggestions?

I use the T2+ bars. I think they're a good bet, I've seen them recommended before and would second that. They're very flexible in terms of setup and not too expensive. Make sure you're happy with the wrist position they offer though.
by wallman
07 Jul 2011, 14:22
Forum: Road
Topic: 2011 Tour De France Chat thread.
Replies: 99
Views: 21672

Re: 2011 Tour De France Chat thread.

Any Tim - that training peaks data says Flecha did that stage at an average heart rate of 115? Thats ridiculous! These guys must be crazy fit... And he supposedly maxed out at 175 as well! I was really surprised by how low those numbers were. I know that my heartrate at threshold can vary by as muc...
by wallman
27 Jun 2011, 14:12
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Tim Briers crashed
Replies: 128
Views: 28107

Re: Tim Briers crashed

Hang in there Tim! Thinking of you.
by wallman
08 Jun 2011, 12:42
Forum: Road
Topic: Wagga Road Opens - June 4-5
Replies: 17
Views: 4729

Re: Wagga Road Opens - June 4-5

I'll bite since I'm at home nursing a cold. Alex and I headed off to this bright and early Saturday morning. So bright and early was it that my bike looked like this: http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/IMG00087.jpg The blur and graininess isn't from my rubbish cameraphone, that'...
by wallman
31 May 2011, 18:57
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2011
Replies: 348
Views: 61053

Re: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2

Well after the Dinnerville and a couple of days on rollers I'm well and truly done for May. 1. Mikesbytes 2272k (950 pro, 1332 amateur) 2. Lizanne 1865k (98% on road!) for the love of being out and about. 3. Adrian E 1435k 4. Matt W 1320k 5. Julio 1280k (70% done in the TT position) 6. Victoria 1221...
by wallman
24 May 2011, 18:28
Forum: Road
Topic: Wagga Road Opens - June 4-5
Replies: 17
Views: 4729

Re: Wagga Road Opens - June 4-5

That's a shame. Rightio, Alex and I need somewhere to stay, how about you Simon?
by wallman
23 May 2011, 21:09
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2011
Replies: 348
Views: 61053

Re: DHBC Giro D’Maggio: Kilometre Grand Tour challenge May 2

Sorry for the late entry but I was away for the first week of May and I've only just done a Powertap download. Anyway, here's a couple of week's riding plus sprint points for Sutherland yesterday, track starts and the omnium. 1. Mikesbytes 1603k 2. Lizanne 1386k (99% on road!) for the love of being ...
by wallman
23 May 2011, 16:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Wagga Road Opens - June 4-5
Replies: 17
Views: 4729

Re: Wagga Road Opens - June 4-5

I have indeed. Anyone else?
by wallman
15 May 2011, 12:03
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 3 - Sunday 15/05/2011
Replies: 12
Views: 3402

Re: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 3 - Sunday 15/05/2011

It was a beautiful, cool morning at Dunc today. We had about a dozen riders all up, so split them into 3 grades for a handicap, with C having 5 laps start on B who then had 3 laps start on A. By halfway through the 40 lap race it looked likely that B grade were going to win overall, and that's the w...
by wallman
28 Apr 2011, 10:41
Forum: Road
Topic: Surviving 130kms
Replies: 10
Views: 2286

Re: Surviving 130kms

I'd take along a bit of solid food as well for a 130 km race. That's a long distance to survive on liquids alone, and you'll have had a lot of energy sucked out of you the previous day.
by wallman
22 Apr 2011, 18:01
Forum: Road
Topic: Good Friday - Bowral via the Gong and Macquarie Pass
Replies: 7
Views: 1973

Re: Good Friday - Bowral via the Gong and Macquarie Pass

Tim, I'm still going. Probably leaving about 7 or maybe a bit beforehand. Text me if you're coming along.
by wallman
20 Apr 2011, 22:44
Forum: Road
Topic: Good Friday - Bowral via the Gong and Macquarie Pass
Replies: 7
Views: 1973

Re: Good Friday - Bowral via the Gong and Macquarie Pass

I'll be doing the same thing on Saturday if anyone's keen, but going through the RNP and then through Stanwell Park into Wollongong and finishing in Berrima. Pace will be easy until Macquarie Pass when it will be full gas up the hill and into Robertson.
by wallman
13 Apr 2011, 11:24
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 2 - Sunday 17/04/2011
Replies: 25
Views: 13027

Re: DHBC Criterium Championships ROUND 2 - Sunday 17/04/2011

I'm away this weekend as well.
by wallman
01 Apr 2011, 07:50
Forum: Road
Topic: Macarthur Crits 2011
Replies: 27
Views: 4919

Re: Macarthur Crits 2011

If you look at my ITT time, I'm faster than all of the Div3 riders and half of the Div2 riders. So if those ITT times reflect performance, it would indicate that all 3 of the DHBC Div3 riders should be in contention ...and following that logic Josh should be at the very top of A grade which he's ob...
by wallman
28 Mar 2011, 11:23
Forum: Road
Topic: West Head Sunday April 3
Replies: 4
Views: 1331

West Head Sunday April 3

Manly is running a handicap up there this weekend. I'm thinking about making the trip. Is anyone else interested?

Matt
by wallman
27 Mar 2011, 19:20
Forum: Track
Topic: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10 Mar
Replies: 31
Views: 5993

Re: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10

That's great news Jo. I was very impressed with the way you went about your qualifying and quarter final, you looked very composed and purposeful which is possibly half the battle. Very pleased that you got a medal. I'll cancel those certificates that I commissioned.
by wallman
25 Mar 2011, 12:15
Forum: Track
Topic: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10 Mar
Replies: 31
Views: 5993

Re: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10

So should I change the header now to Matty wins Gold at Aussie Champs?
As per this thread that's Mr National Champion to you Jo!
by wallman
25 Mar 2011, 07:29
Forum: Track
Topic: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10 Mar
Replies: 31
Views: 5993

Re: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10

Wallman Just to let you know!..... I had the script with your name in gold for the first medal presentation. After repeated calls by presenters for div 1 medallists and with no Master 1 riders to be seen in race kit, I received word that there were no riders present for the masters 1 presentation. ...
by wallman
24 Mar 2011, 17:50
Forum: Track
Topic: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10 Mar
Replies: 31
Views: 5993

Re: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10

Mike's 3rd was an awesome effort. He went off in pursuit of a lone rider early on and spent the next 30-odd laps either by himself or in a small group of 3 or 4 off the front of the race. 2 other guys he worked with took laps but Mike couldn't make the junction and just kept plugging away. It was hi...
by wallman
14 Mar 2011, 09:44
Forum: Track
Topic: NSW Masters Track Championships Mar 10th thru Mar 13th 2011
Replies: 24
Views: 4790

Re: NSW Masters Track Championships Mar 10th thru Mar 13th 2

Just a couple of little voms, nothing like what I remember from my mid- to late-teens when I suffered a mysterious series of stomach upsets on Friday and Saturday nights. It was my first points race but it won't be my last! I had a great time although I was grovelling by the time the last two sprint...

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