Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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Well done Jacqui!

But I do feel the need to point out that we are the Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club - not the Dulwich Hill CC. #pendantic

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Last night at Brighton-Le-Sands, 6:30pm, turning across Bay St from Francis Ave into Crawford Rd. Couldn't make out who is was, but the choice of red club jersey with fluro yellow socks and backpack cover made for an interesting combination.

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Assuming I get a leave pass, I'd be interested. But I have a number of conditions: 1. No headwinds, especially between Port Kembla and Shellharbour. 2. I'm not sitting on Eleri's wheel into the headwinds. 3. No ambulances or the need for ambulances. 4. We finish the ride with a beer this time. 5. We...

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Hi All, I'm taking my wife out to learn to ride tomorrow morning. Any suggestions for very flat and quiet areas that would be suitable? I'm thinking Homebush around SOP but am not really familiar with the bike paths there or how many other path users will be there. I'm thinking Centennial may be bu...

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Lets do Cape Solander and earn an extra slice of toast at the coffee shop 1. Todd V 2. Kerry V 3. Nick G 4. Paul F 5. Colin C (assume Cape Solander excursion is possible?) 6. Rob D (see you at Ramsgate at 6:50) 7. Sue D (see you at Ramsgate at 6:50) 8. Steve C (if I can get off work in time) 9. Raji...

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Try Kyeemagh : between the Cooks River and the Brighton Fishermen's Club there is a nice flat section of cycleway. Nice and flat with soft(er) grass on either side. Also a carpark to practice in (not sure how quiet it is). Another good spot is the Rockdale Bicentennial Park on West Botany St, betwe...

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Crap! I'd just negotiated my leave pass and logged on to add my name to The List.

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I have a friend who works with the (private) rehab centre at Petersham. I could get her to sound out some interest from some rehab centres. Another thing we could try is renting the Catrike out. Contact the various rehab centres, Cycling NSW, different clubs around Sydney, and spread the word. Money...

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What browser are you running? Are you logged into Windows as an administrator? And is that browser running as an administrator (especially for IE)? If not IE, is the browser installed for everyone? EDIT: A tip from Strava - loading a ride is a lot quicker if you delete old rides off the device. The ...

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Very sad.

Word is that it she was riding downhill, went wide through a sharp corner straight into the oncoming car.More here...

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I should have an old spare - if not I have a spare cassette (still in the box!) that would have one. Let me know if you want it.

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I'm interested - but it all depends on what time the kid wakes up: too early I go back to bed, too late and I don't like to wake mum up.

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~5200km in 2014. About 2500km less than last year, the result of a job closer to home, 3 months unemployment (no commuting kms) and our first child arrived keeping me off a bike and out of bed for 4 months.

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- at least one stopwatch (not the windup one I have from my youth, an electronic one) Will an iPhone/Android do the job? I know my iPhone has an iStopwatch with a lap function. Surely there will be a volunteer with a smart phone there on the day. Otherwise I have an old iPhone which may do the job ...

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When we arrived there were night time drunk teenagers in their underwear in the pool who scampered off into the night when they were disturbed.

Ah, yes. I wish I could remember those nights out. The baths were also good for a quick dip and a drink after a late night at work in the bars.

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A little note of caution to any riders heading to Waterfall tomorrow morning. Taren Point Rd between Torak/Holt Rd and Box Rd looks to have been the victim of some flash flooding following last night's storm. Coupled with some work being done on the sidewalks and traffic island, the result is a lot ...

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Tempting indeed! What size is it?

Rough measurement puts the seat tube at 56cm.

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I'm just going to throw this out there and see if anyone is tempted: A weeks ago, I found a steel frame put out for curb-side collection. It's an Europa frame with flat bars but takes a 700c wheelset (tested on my Fulcrum 5s). It should be able to accommodate 32mm or 35mm tyres. It comes equipped wi...

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I'm interested, but it depends on when the kid wakes up. Too early, and I go back to bed. Too late and I miss the ride start.
I'll join you if I can, either at the cafe or at the turn off the Princes Hwy (assuming your taking the normal Wednesday route).

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Capt. Dougies Como & Cronulla Cruise ™ route is looking like a good option - avoids the roads used by the 'Gong ride but has some interesting roads( Strava ). If you wanted to further avoid the 'Gong ride, take a detour at Sylvannia and use the Princes Hwy overpass at Taren Point, the...

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Joe, it looks Todd's already started a DHBC team: http://register.gongride.org.au/2013-Sydney-to-Gong-Bike-Ride/Dulwich+Hill+Bicycle+Club I'm interested but it's really hard to commit to anything at the moment with a 4 week old! 4 weeks old, huh? Good luck with next week. To quote my little sister ...

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Source: Reddit

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TeamTelstra? Tell me it's not so!

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And if you want some history on how this came about - read http://www.sydneycyclist.com/forum/topi ... we-serious

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Interesting to see what their policies are.

Or join the Party and help set the policies!

http://www.icycleivote.com

They need 750 members in NSW to be able to register as a party for the NSW elections and only have a few weeks in which to do so.

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Christian enjoying the head wind on Chuter Ave.

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I'm guessing that would have been the other Peter T (aka. utopia)

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Mr O' is a DHBC member? He'll look good in red.

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http://www.livelo.com.au/

CBD based with a DHBC connection. Otherwise maybe check with MCCylery...

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OK, 'fess up, who's been getting getting dirty?

Found on the Dirty Deeds CX blog.
More Photos from Rnd 4 of the NCXS

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Sorry for the very late notice, but I won't be able to get to the track tonight. Can I try again on either Sunday morning (at the cafe?) or next Monday?

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I'll take a look at the saddle bag if you're bringing things down to the track tomorrow to check out. Please.

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Lizanne mentioned moss on the track this morning. I can see a stilt green tint on the track in your photo. A roof would be an added safety measure and the council wouldn't have to keep water blasting the track clean.

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A few mentions of other DHBC riders (Timothy Clifford, I mean you)... And possibly Eleri (if you were the one pointing out Michael's spelling mistakes)? Guilty. I do enjoy Mr O's writing. I also Strava-stalk him. I like having the commentary running with the Tour tracker while watching the stages.

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RTA Live Traffic - http://livetraffic.rta.nsw.gov.au/desktop.html

Last update at 4:11pm 29th June - Audley Weir is flooded, road closed in both directions.

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Those TdF challenges look interesting, especially as I may be unemployed during July. Maybe I should ease up on the job hunting...

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Surely the UCI would have covered this already? Otherwise what would stop a rider from having their seat adjusted once out on the road? I can see that team mechanic leaning out the car window now, allen key in hand as the rider free-wheels alongside.

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Must be our faster, more hard working twins.
Peter B, Alister and I were having an unhealthy very fried breakfast while watching the ducks and discussing the pros of downtube shifters and clipped pedals.

Must have been a very quick chat then

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Stumbled across this site today. I've upload my activity.

http://www.rideable.org.au/

Done.

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This morning about 7:45am turning onto Bestic St alongside Muddy Creek. Sorry, didn't recognise you.

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And Cateye have produced some quality products in the past, so hopefully this is another one

Replace "Cateye" with "Nokia". I wish them the best, but...

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That's not quite correct.

Current top end smartphones like the iPhone and Samsung S4 etc all have built-in GPS as well as aGPS (Assisted GPS).

So it does. I learn something new about my iPhone everyday. Rather embarrassing as I work for a telco

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Well I wouldn't want to get into fisticuffs! Anyhow it's cool, something will come up, hopefully at a similarly excellent price

Best of three match sprint? Winner takes all.

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:shock: Does this mean the Garmin base unit is redundant? Just get that Garmin dongle and your smartphone functions in exactly the same manner? All I need is a smartphone now. Can anyone vouch for this dongle? Some phones have a built in GPS unit (some Android devices) but the iPhone uses triangula...

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I find my iPhone is much more reliable from a GPS point of view than the Garmin. However, it obviously doesn't record heart rate and cadence which is where the Garmin comes in. Wiggle, could you help please? Garmin ANT Plus Adapter for iPhone http://www.wigglestatic.com/images/garmin-iphone-adapter...

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1. I got a Feeling - black eyed peas - Trouty 2. Titanium - Sia and David Guetta 3. Bad Influence - P!nk 4. Life During War Time - Talking Heads (I know I'm showing my age, I resisted Dylan) 5. Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix 6. Fools Gold - Stone Roses 7. Champion - Grinspoon 8. Nevermind - Nirvana 9. Pu...

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Dougie shows a lot of potential to be a road racer, I bet he's looking at the race calendar now

Hope you're listening, @DHBCRaing

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I donated 4 wheels to the Bowery on Addison Rd a few weeks ago. You could check there for some.

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Sounds like a bargain!

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Hmmm... forecast is for early coastal showers, sou'westerlies up to 25km/h, min temp of 12 degrees. Not ideal. I'll submit my application for a leave pass tonight.

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For $1000 you should get an excellent fixie. Go drop bar, you will get frustrated with a flatbar I reckon. Pfffft! Bullhorns with TT brake levers are the only way to go for a city fixie. But you want a commuter. Something that is tough and fun. That is fast but can soak up those rough paths. Dry, w...

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When walking I tend to use hand signs to indicate when turning or changing my line.
When driving and I spot a pothole, I have muttered "hole" a few times.

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http://api.ning.com/files/QQm3p09ui8VWJVQPh6-uJ66*DbIFmGaOacvP67LnUQ2imYcG5V2egepTvkoDOHp-RMSBSSmJXfyfJAvbTL9dqi0dr3W8WCK2/DDogmamain.jpg?width=750 http://www.sydneycyclist.com/forum/topics/pinarello-dogma-with-campy-record-shamals-under-5-000 This bike belongs to a former DHBC member who has had t...

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From Cycling NSW newsletter: a lot of red.

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I think the Bolton brothers on the Riverine cycleway, Banksia this morning around 9:30am. Assumed it was Bill will the swanky new DHBC Racing kit on?
If this continues, I say we start a "DHBC Racing Spotted" thread.

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FYI: Brighton-Le-Sands RSL is holding a dawn service from 6am. I believe it is on Bay St, but I wouldn't be surprised if they hold it on the beach. Either way, if you're riding through there between 6am -7:30am, be prepared for an increase of pedestrians. It also might be worthwhile pausing the ride...

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I'd always thought we'd use these as a prize for the flat tyre comp - but anyway. I've got a bag full of tubes that have all got a hole in them. Anyone really keen on patching? Alternatively, anyone know here I can recycle them? I dropped a box of unpatched tubes (and a few new MTB ones) at the Bow...

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Eddy Merckx Team Molteni Corsa

Real? Replica? Rad? Or the winner of Best in Show, Sydney Classic Bike Show 2014?

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I doubt this is what you are looking for, but I'll offer anyway: I have an old Shimano R600 compact set that could be of use. I think the crank arm is 172.5 though. They're free to anyone who wants them.

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Not sure they need a fasties plus....but the guys that ride there the most often are probably more qualified to make that call.

And they normally do, either at Sutherland or Loftus. That's when I revert to being a Middie, with a head start.

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Having ridden my way through the bunches over the last few months I found it very confusing why the fasties have a different rotating pattern to other bunches. Whilst I am well aware of the history and reasoning for this I think the club should have universal rules. It makes for a lot of confusion,...

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I just went with a generic cable cutter from Bunnings and a pair of long nose pliers.

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Thanks for this. It highlights some of the areas I struggle with when riding with the Fasties. The turns on the front are longer and harder, the starts from the lights so much faster, and there is always someone stronger who is willing to hurt you. But this is fun of fasties. Knowing how far a turn ...

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Did anyone actually see the accident? Wondering what the hell happened I didn't see the accident, but given how you were lying on the ground, and the lack of damage to your helmet and bike, I gather you lost the front wheel and went face first into the ground. There was talk of it being a catseye o...

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Spotted a junior in DHBC kit and lead out rider with a Australian Cyclones top along the Muddy Creek shared path at Kyeemagh. I was the guy who pointed and yelled "SPOTTED!" as I rode past.

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The Plug.

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I don't think this is the same bike, but just in case....

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/yowie-ba ... 1016832674

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Some photos from the day. I think I managed to take at least one shot of every bike entered. If you have any details of people or bikes in the photos, please let me know the photo and the details.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22362980@N ... 095818834/

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Schwinn Madison 2008. Baby blue with chrome highlights. This thing claims to have a track geometry. All I know that it's sweet to ride, the chromo is heavy but fun. Bought for $300 off a guy in St Ives, he had a long MTB bar on her. That lasted one ride before I swapped it out for the original bull-...

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Looking at the agenda for the day, volunteers would be required started at 11am? Does the committee need any other help setting up before this? Such as with tents, signage etc.

Basically offering help and asking what time you what me at Tempe.

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So is now the time I confess that I used to be a Security guard? Both a bouncer and static guard.

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This group was photographed taking up the centre lane of Southern Cross Drive

Looking at the pic, the group is in the left lane of three with a left turn lane to their left. Typical whinge from a media outlet that seems intent on killing off cycling.

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Love the opening few minutes of that film. So simple, yet leaves me wanting to go for a ride every time I see it.

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A late change of plans was annouced at the weekly cabinet meeting last night. The Minister bluntly expressed her desire to start off on holidays a day earlier than previously planned. My apologies, I will have to withdraw. 1. Jonboy 2. Dougie 3. Anthony K ( a definite maybe, will try to convert this...

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17" CRT monitor with power cord. In good condition. Pick up only in Dulwich Hill.

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Scored a mountain bike that could be used in the Mountain Bike Adventure ride. Needs a new chain, any cheap chain will do. Needs rust removal and probably a bit of TLC

How much did it cost you? You got ripped off.

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Ouch. Glad everyone is OK. I still can't believe that people rode yesterday. Too much wind for this big duck. I view the Mad Mile Sprint as a good training point. After 60kms can I still kick into a sprint? Maybe the solution to the problems with the Mad Mile Sprint isn't the sprint itself, but the ...

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I have been meaning to mention something about this. My Uncle and cousin work for Pages Event Hire . I can't promise anything, but I could have a word to them about marque hire. Or even better, ask them to contact you. Pages is a pretty big hire place, they are contracted to handle all the V8 Superc...

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Oh god I just joined Strava then immediately had to go out and smash a segment at Iron cove, I'm going to get killed I can just tell...

Stravacide

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Nice. I do like that they've kept some part of the current logo on the jersey. Also, is that a Babici logo I spy? When will they be available to buy (I assume some proceeds go to the team)?

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(Mind you I was rather keen on the complicated data collection options. Because then we could have a fine old argument about the algorithms we needed to run the analysis. Because, dammit, we'd be running it every weekend. But it would certainly fix up handicapping advice to race directors. We'd hav...

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To support Christian, if enough fast or strong Middies move up to Fasties, the average speed of the Fasties drops and the easier it is to hold on. Same for Middies and C28s.

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SBS Cycling Central from last night (17th Feb) features a small segment on the Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic. Starts at about 11:40, and ends with a special mention for DHBC and Greg (14:10).

Be quick - the video expires on the 26th February.

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1. Jonboy
2. Dougie
3. timothy.clifford (loan bike please - 54cm)

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Is there a food / canteen coordinator?

Sounds like there is now

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My day started waiting for the bunch on Bestic St, Kyeemagh. Too lazy to ride to the cafe, I waiting a lengthy 5 minutes before deciding I'd missed everyone. So I pushed off, sitting up to let a small group catch me. New plan was to hitch a ride to Loftus with some friendly strangers. They were frie...

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Neither Christian nor I have locks either. Perhaps we can get a table out the front so we can all ogle our bikes?

Or continue giving me grief over my handlebar width or lack thereof.

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I might ride down as well. I don't have a lock on the bike so I might need to lock up to someone else.

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Someone explain to me why she is wearing a skinsuit in her bedroom.

You have to look your best in front of the camera

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Rollers and Beyoncé

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I'll make sure I have the DSLR with me when I volunteer closer to the date.
Can't help with video...

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They've shaved his beard off too.

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A friend send me this link today - The Illawarra Mercury has done a small report on the crash.

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Just today I remembered a nasty little climb. Especially when you're already struggling, as I was. Not at all convenient though. Catch a train to Stanwell park, then climb to the Princes Hwy. 5 km with a long and nasty beginning. Rather than the train you can add it to a waterfall ride. I'm mad eno...

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I'd like to thank all the riders that stopped to help Greg today. Only a couple are with the club, but they helped stabilise and comfort Greg before medical help arrived. Also a very big thank you to the Stanwell Park SLSC member who stopped to assist, and arranged medical help from fellow SLSC memb...

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Spotted Tim C on the Bourke Road Cycleway this evening. I was in a car so couldn't yell. He was drafting off another commuter and they both passed a chap going the other way in a suit on a white fixie. Wish I had a photo of that chap!

Eh? Me drafting on the commute? Sounds about right.

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Wow, I think we hit the motherload but still haven't realised it. Someone is even using our Sydney Classic Bicycle Show as a selling point in his/her ebay advert! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Speedwell-Popular-roadster-/271149288394?pt=AU_Sport_Cycling_Bikes&hash=item3f21c1cbca&clk_rvr_id=448...

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Just signed up.

1. JoTheBuilder
2. Adam
3. Noel
4. Philip
5. John
6. Eleri
7.Dougie
8. Chris C
9. James R
10. Karzie
11. Colin
12. Alison
13. Camilla
14. Anthony
15. timothy.clifford (will join at Brighton Fisho's, Bestic St)

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I did this ride last year, as did a few others from the club. The route has changed from last year. We went through Bobbin, across the Hawkesbury to Mt White and back. The organisers wanted to change the route each year to keep everyone interested. It's the normal mix of fast riders to cruising week...

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(3) Prove we're rock hard by riding the next morning. Given the Tour of Flanders is all about short sharp climbs on bad surfaces, I'd suggest the Eastern Suburbs 5 Hills loop

Ronde van Sydney? I say we find as much pavé as we can in lovely Sydney Town and plan a route around that.

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