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- 03 Mar 2015, 12:31
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Interclub Track Meet - Saturday March 14, 2015
- Replies: 15
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Re: Interclub Track Meet - Saturday March 14, 2015
Stressful only for engineers, Jo. ;) Here's an expanded list: - Marquee setup, etc - Sign on, and rider lists (2 people) - Canteen (and drinks, ice, tea, etc) - BBQ (both cooking and purloining sausages, vege options, onions, buns) – BBQ needs gas and a lighting device! - Timers and record keeping (...
- 03 Mar 2015, 12:00
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Interclub Track Meet - Saturday March 14, 2015
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5448
Re: Interclub Track Meet - Saturday March 14, 2015
Also – as always looking for volunteers to attend to the following areas, (please add your name to the list):
- Sign on and entry
- Marshalling
- Canteen
- BBQ
- Time keeping/recording (it's easy!)
- Sign on and entry
- Marshalling
- Canteen
- BBQ
- Time keeping/recording (it's easy!)
- 03 Mar 2015, 11:57
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Interclub Track Meet - Saturday March 14, 2015
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5448
Interclub Track Meet - Saturday March 14, 2015
http://i.imgur.com/OHbRrhc.jpg Did you miss out on the Valentine's Day club track meet? Well here's your chance to make amends. Saturday March 14 we'll be doing it all over again! Gates open at 2pm, racing starts from 3pm. This time we're running it as an interclub event, and asking other clubs to ...
- 02 Mar 2015, 16:47
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Random Kudos on Strava
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5176
Re: Random Kudos on Strava
I'll try to be more regular.I get random kudos.
- 01 Mar 2015, 15:54
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Skinny Bars
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4476
Re: Skinny Bars
Really, handlebars don't work without anchor points, in most cases, this means your hands (stunts excepted)! So, if you ride in the drops all the time (like track racing), then you are riding the advertised width of the bar. However, if you change your hands to the tops, as often seen on the road, y...
- 24 Feb 2015, 13:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wheel / power meter advice please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4967
Re: Wheel / power meter advice please
Just got this response from Xpedo, in regards to their pedal-based system (USD $1100): Hello James, Thanks for the email and interests in our products. The THRUST E will start shipping in end of March. However we do not have a distributor in Australia at the moment. You may be able to find the THRUS...
- 22 Feb 2015, 14:10
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: FS: hammer perpetuem now FREE!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2944
Re: FS: hammer perpetuem now FREE!
Tastes curiously similar to Otford pie shop coffee.
- 22 Feb 2015, 09:13
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Travel Bags/Cases
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3477
Re: Travel Bags/Cases
Pushy's have these soft Zipp bike bags on special. No idea what they are like, but they have wheels – $169.
- 20 Feb 2015, 15:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday 21/02 5.30am 5 Gorges
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2134
Re: Saturday 21/02 5.30am 5 Gorges
Out!
1. Peter
2. Paul M
3. Jason (alarm will need to wake me up)
1. Peter
2. Paul M
3. Jason (alarm will need to wake me up)
- 18 Feb 2015, 09:11
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday 21/02 5.30am 5 Gorges
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2134
Re: Saturday 21/02 5.30am 5 Gorges
1. Peter
2. James R (pending confirmation from central command)
2. James R (pending confirmation from central command)
- 15 Feb 2015, 16:50
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: FS: hammer perpetuem now FREE!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2944
Re: FS: hammer perpetuem now FREE!
I'll try it, Simon. I'll even give you some beer or something in exchange.
- 15 Feb 2015, 06:58
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7157
Re: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
Complete Flying 200 times: 11.87 — Tom B 12.40 — Lizanne 12.50 — Alex C 12.56 — John N 12.68 — James F 12.84 — Tom C 12.88 — Blake 13.03 — Adam O 13.06 — Nick B 13.12 — Alex D 13.47 — Max S 13.59 — John C 13.63 — Sarah H 13.75 — Rohan 14.44 — Lawrence S 14.72 — Colin W 15.09 — Luke H 15.16 — Adrien...
- 14 Feb 2015, 19:34
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7157
Re: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
We had a great meet, with 32 riders competing. There were 50% more junior girls racing than boys. If you weren't there you missed out on a great afternoon. And a million in prizes! Tom Bolton won overall on 10 points. First woman was Eleri MT on 2 points. Most winningest junior was Max Santos, with ...
- 14 Feb 2015, 10:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16572
Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
John, someone with your speed should leave with the fast bunch - you might find getting out of Blayney a bit hectic otherwise. First splits start immediately after the neutral zone, and then most (racing, not sportif) bunches are picked apart on the hills.
- 13 Feb 2015, 15:52
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Skinny Bars
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4476
Re: Skinny Bars
Yeah, I reckon you'll hate them Noel. I'll take them off your hands.
- 13 Feb 2015, 15:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16572
Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
I reckon riding to Blayney is the best. It's about 45km through the back roads, very lightly trafficked because they are either already controlled, or people are just staying away. If the weather is as nice as it was last year, it makes for a lovely warm-up. I'll be riding this year if anyone wants ...
- 10 Feb 2015, 14:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Travel Bags/Cases
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3477
Travel Bags/Cases
I have a Pika Packworks . Soft case, with very good/clever padding, stealth design, and handmade in the US by a bloke in his basement. They also make one to carry 2 bikes. See CyclingTips for a review . It has no wheels, but only weighs about 4kg. Another good alternative is use a cardboard box with...
- 09 Feb 2015, 09:20
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7157
Re: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
Well, from what people have told me, the Madison is as popular as Tony Abbott in a backbencher paceline, so here's the draft programme for Saturday: 1. Flying 200s 2. Eliminations (if enough riders) 3. Match Sprints 4. Scratch races 5. Aussie Crawl (track stand and a sprint) 6. The DHBC Inaugural (1...
- 07 Feb 2015, 09:37
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Rookwood Crits 2015
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26217
Re: Rookwood Crits 2015
The good news is that we have just got approval for the other dates. Keep tapering until April, Stu!
- 06 Feb 2015, 11:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Commute from Dully to chatty
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6202
Commute from Dully to chatty
I go Newtown to Lane Cove North, the "long" way --through the city, over SHB, up Miller and West Streets to the bike path. There's a couple of turn offs from the bike path towards Chatty. Burns Bay Rd is faster/shorter by 3-4km, but more mental. Peter Teow does Croydon(?) to Chatswood, via...
- 04 Feb 2015, 13:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Berry Weekend - 15 February 2015
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3693
Re: Berry Weekend - 15 February 2015
I'll do it if anyone is interested in driving down in the morning and return that afternoon.
- 04 Feb 2015, 13:16
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7157
Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
Names down here will make it easier on the day.
1. James R
2. Taku
1. James R
2. Taku
- 31 Jan 2015, 11:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Rookwood Crits 2015
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26217
Re: Rookwood Crits 2015
I'll discuss grading with (the other) James prior to the next race, and post here. There will be E grade this time around, too, ostensibly for juniors and those having their first crack at racing. A couple of experienced racers will also accompany this bunch.
- 31 Jan 2015, 06:06
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7157
Club Track meet - Valentine's Day Feb 14
For the romantics out there, some special hours, at a special place, doing a special activity. That's right lovers, how do you like the idea of riding around Tempe velodrome for many laps and flinging your partner around you to win more points? Sound like fun? Of course it does! You get to pick the ...
- 31 Jan 2015, 05:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Rookwood Crits 2015
- Replies: 80
- Views: 26217
Rookwood Crits 2015
http://i.imgur.com/ptT8aTe.jpg Hopefully everyone is looking forward to a fresh round of club criteriums this year. The races have been sanctioned by Cycling NSW, and all we require now is the final go-ahead from Rookwood. Unfortunately, we won't have this in time to run our first scheduled race, n...
- 30 Jan 2015, 08:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: How to get rid of wheel suckers
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2524
Re: How to get rid of wheel suckers
Bilbo and Frodo are well known for being exceedingly polite.
- 29 Jan 2015, 09:32
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Track Nats, Tom Bolton.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4064
Re: Track Nats, Tom Bolton.
Well done Tom!
- 28 Jan 2015, 16:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour Down Under 2015
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12123
Re: Tour Down Under 2015
Great report, Douglas!
Jo, disappointingly the Santini stand weren't discounting the Festina kit, and cheapest knicks were $40 and had something about Texas on them. Taku did get a half-price Lazer helmet, though...
Jo, disappointingly the Santini stand weren't discounting the Festina kit, and cheapest knicks were $40 and had something about Texas on them. Taku did get a half-price Lazer helmet, though...
- 26 Jan 2015, 16:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour Down Under 2015
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12123
Tour Down Under 2015
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/16171065940_6a6b37cb22_o.jpg Fantastic trip, quite a downer to return! We went down a bit early so that Taku could compete in the National Junior Track Series, so ended up spending 12 days in Adelaide. I'd only visited for 48 hours or less in the past, so trying ...
- 08 Jan 2015, 14:52
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour Down Under 2015
- Replies: 35
- Views: 12123
Re: Tour Down Under 2015
I made a combined stage map, because I couldn't find one online. I thought someone might also find it useful.
- 02 Jan 2015, 13:05
- Forum: Road
- Topic: How many kilometres did you ride in 2014?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9793
Re: How many kilometres did you ride in 2014?
Just to one-up you – again – I'd suggest you call it "Male Overtaking Anxiety Response" or MOAR!
- 31 Dec 2014, 18:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: How many kilometres did you ride in 2014?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9793
Re: How many kilometres did you ride in 2014?
12,637km. Take that, Eleri! But less than last year. Boo. This year's highlights were the NSW Hill Climb champs, the Kurrajong Classic KOM, and the roads of Japan. I resolve to ride more next year, because I know my family want me to.
- 29 Nov 2014, 04:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3667
Re: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
I'm out... Have a good ride!
- 27 Nov 2014, 14:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3667
Re: "The Wall" 5.30am Saturday, 29/11/2014
Cyclocross barrier jump.
1. Peter
2. Robert (Bestic @ 5:40)
3. Tim
4. James R
1. Peter
2. Robert (Bestic @ 5:40)
3. Tim
4. James R
- 25 Nov 2014, 15:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
- Replies: 56
- Views: 16572
Re: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 12th April 2015
Amazing and great that they managed to get full road closures for 2015.
We'll be there, no doubt - especially for the crits and hill climb champs, the day before the sportif.
We'll be there, no doubt - especially for the crits and hill climb champs, the day before the sportif.
- 23 Nov 2014, 15:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Enmore 1 bedroom to rent 4 December to 5 January $380 p/w
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1214
Re: Enmore 1 bedroom to rent 4 December to 5 January $380 p/
I'm interested for some older relatives!
- 20 Nov 2014, 11:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 123449
Re: Adventure Ride - Windsor - November Sunday 23
You mean the one that says Windsor will be 41C on Sunday?
- 20 Nov 2014, 05:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bogan-proof jerseys?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4965
Re: Bogan-proof jerseys?
And some for people that prefer a proper game, but where are the Swans?
- 20 Nov 2014, 05:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bogan-proof jerseys?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4965
Bogan-proof jerseys?
http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360100950/HUB-Apparel-NRL-Licensed-Cycling-SS-Jersey-Sydney-Roosters-Short-Sleeve-Jerseys-2015-ROO01S-1.jpg?w=500&h=500&a=7 http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360100946/HUB-Apparel-NRL-Licensed-Cycling-SS-Jersey-South-Sydney-Short-Sleeve-Je...
- 15 Nov 2014, 11:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Newcastle Overnight - Saturday 28th November 2015
- Replies: 74
- Views: 24293
Re: Newcastle Overnight - Saturday 8th November 2014
Great email! Science!
- 09 Nov 2014, 17:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Monday LaPa Ride - 10 November
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1997
Re: Monday LaPa Ride - 10 November
Adrian
Eleri
Peter
James of the R
Eleri
Peter
James of the R
- 09 Nov 2014, 04:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 6 gorges 5:30 Sun 8 Nov
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2715
Re: 6 gorges 5:30 Sun 8 Nov
If you are reading this you would be aware that I am not there. Enjoy the ride!
- 08 Nov 2014, 20:00
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 6 gorges 5:30 Sun 8 Nov
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2715
Re: 6 gorges 5:30 Sun 8 Nov
Start at 6am, you sadists.
- 07 Nov 2014, 06:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Re: Riding Japan
More on Cycling Tips about the Shimanami Kaido was published today... better photos... better writing...
- 07 Nov 2014, 06:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Re: Riding Japan
Both the Saitama Criterium, and the Shimanami Kaido cycling festival are on the last weekend of October (both in completely different places, unfortunately); but probably the best end of October to go to Japan in. Weather is better and the Autumn leaves will have started to turn...
- 06 Nov 2014, 15:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Re: Riding Japan
I should probably wrap this up, it's been a month after all. If anyone has read this far, you deserve a medal. There are a few more rides that we did. Taku and I thoroughly exhausted the Edogawa river options, and I did a few loops through and into the local area around my mother-in-law's house. Of ...
- 04 Nov 2014, 11:01
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11846
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
I should cut out so many fruit cake stops.
- 01 Nov 2014, 21:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Nov 2 - Sydney to 'Gong and an alternative Sunday ride
- Replies: 28
- Views: 10691
Re: Nov 2 - Sydney to 'Gong and an alternative Sunday ride
I think Cameron said 28s speed in his initial post. Distance is about 120km.
I might join; on the fence right now (not literally).
I might join; on the fence right now (not literally).
- 01 Nov 2014, 14:08
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
A new resource just went live today: Ride Japan.
- 31 Oct 2014, 18:41
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
I didn't plan to do this ride, but was hoping that something like this would pop up on the Tokyo Cycle forum. It was about 140km (plus 30km riding to the start), and most of the route was following the Arakawa River, and then onto the climb that broke me, over that and onto another longer, but less ...
- 30 Oct 2014, 18:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
When we got back to my in-laws', Darragh let me know there was a ride being organised by the Tokyo Cycle Club up over Shiraishi Pass and onwards to Honjo (a name that might be familiar to bicycle fender/mudguard fans — unfortunately, they are not made there). http://i.imgur.com/yAex2vol.jpg It was, ...
- 28 Oct 2014, 12:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
http://i.imgur.com/1OSx5lMl.jpg Day two started off relatively cooler than day one. We had slightly more distance to cover, but I kept that to myself. There was a low fog just sitting over the water. It obscured the bridge to the next island, but there was no wind. The first few kilometres took us ...
- 28 Oct 2014, 10:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Re: Riding Japan
Here's a current blog by Bicycle NSW about cycling the Shimanami Kaido event this past weekend.
- 28 Oct 2014, 09:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
You're impressively insane, Jo. The first incarnation of this trip was supposed to be through Hokkaido in the Japanese summer with an extended family group, but scheduling and illness called a halt to that. I still have the itinerary though, which included Lake Toya, but it did not include swimming ...
- 27 Oct 2014, 17:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11846
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
I rode to the start and got lost in the process. I heard a wombat or wild pig snorting (or probably something much more dangerous with razor-like teeth) in the pre-dawn dark as I attempted to get back on course. Made it to the start in time, uneaten. There was a small cluster of DHBC jerseys gathere...
- 24 Oct 2014, 11:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Shimanami Kaido - Day 1, continued... We had a booking at a ryokan in Setadacho , on the third island on our trip, Ikuchijima. For those interested, the ryokan was called Tsutsui , and cost $360 for the four of us (three over 12, and one under), including dinner and breakfast. It's $200 for two peop...
- 23 Oct 2014, 16:36
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Okonomiyaki isn't that bad... I could think of worse things. Did I ever tell you about the time I had four courses of horse?
- 23 Oct 2014, 13:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Hiroshima, Onomichi and the start of the Shimanami Kaido Hiroshima is one of the cities in Japan, like Kyoto and Tokyo, that is definitely worth a visit. The local essential dish is okonomiyaki , which is close to a vegetable-filled savoury pancake, only chunky. Tastes a lot better than it sounds. W...
- 21 Oct 2014, 15:41
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Shimanami Kaido - planning and logistics Part of our initial holiday planning included getting away from Tokyo for a week, for everyone’s sanity. After looking into quite a few options, we settled on the Hiroshima area, and also Shikoku , the fourth largest island in Japan. Happily, the route in-bet...
- 20 Oct 2014, 18:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11846
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
Oh dear, clicked 255km.
- 20 Oct 2014, 15:12
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
The Great Tuna Bowl Ride A few posts ago I mentioned going to drink craft beer after seeing the sumo. The pub was called Popeye, and somewhat famous in Tokyo for its extraordinary range of Japanese beers. The reason I was there was to meet Sanshiro and Oshida-san. I'd started exchanging emails with ...
- 20 Oct 2014, 11:50
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's recovery dinner - 7pm Sunday 26th Oct - Hungry Buddha
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3852
Re: Fitz's recovery dinner - 7pm Sunday 26th Oct - Hungry Bu
1. andrewm
2. jamesr
2. jamesr
- 18 Oct 2014, 19:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Re: Riding Japan
I have no idea where you got that idea, Philip.
- 17 Oct 2014, 17:05
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Chiba — the Boso peninsula with a local http://i.imgur.com/khoklrQl.jpg A great resource for riding anywhere in Japan are the various online “cycling in Japan” guides (I will update this post with a list soon). The best community group is the Tokyo Cycling Club (TCC). I’ve lurked on the message boar...
- 16 Oct 2014, 13:04
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
http://i.imgur.com/qNRdoLml.jpg The day after the Shiraishi whipping, Taku and I went on a recovery ride up the (local) Edogawa river. Very flat, in all respects. Later, we went and gawked at the sumo. http://i.imgur.com/3eGYgbXl.jpg And even later than that, I met with friends of friends, to plan ...
- 16 Oct 2014, 12:14
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Marc, the current version is a custom order, about $3000 AUD with Ultegra http://cycle.panasonic.jp/products/pos/custom_order/2014/frc07/ ...and plenty of steel and Ti in their current catalog http://cycle.panasonic.jp/products/pos/pdf/2014pos2.pdf?f=tb And most road bike shops have steel bikes of v...
- 16 Oct 2014, 11:14
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
http://i.imgur.com/1UjbIjXl.jpg So to continue… Shiraishi Pass. It was the day after a public holiday (National Be Nice to Your Elders, or something similar, Day). It was a brilliantly bright and warm day. I headed out as early as I could, which ended up being about 6:30am or so. There is no daylig...
- 14 Oct 2014, 16:24
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Shiraishi Pass (kicked my arse)
Having mastered the rivers on the first day, it was with totally overblown confidence that I headed out to claim the KOM on Shiraishi Pass, a 6.5km climb at an average of 8%, about 100km from home. Things didn't quite go to plan.
Having mastered the rivers on the first day, it was with totally overblown confidence that I headed out to claim the KOM on Shiraishi Pass, a 6.5km climb at an average of 8%, about 100km from home. Things didn't quite go to plan.
- 14 Oct 2014, 13:22
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
Tokyo rides - the Edogawa river (various rides) http://i.imgur.com/RiisY0Zl.jpg First ride out was a simple course to check the bikes mechanically, as well as make sure the various versions of open source maps (OSM/Open Street Maps) I'd downloaded would work. It was the first time I'd ridden in Japa...
- 14 Oct 2014, 10:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
http://i.imgur.com/1nqxdp7l.jpg First, the basics. I finally committed to buying a bike bag before leaving. I went for the Packworks Pika, which is a softbag that does its best not to look like a bike bag. It is well padded, and simple to pack. The biggest advantage is that it only weighs about 4 k...
- 14 Oct 2014, 10:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Riding Japan
- Replies: 41
- Views: 17166
Riding Japan
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/15295150495_c66361b256.jpg Most people within earshot of me in the weeks leading up to September would know that our family would be spending a month in Japan, returning this last weekend. It was the first time we had been back to Tokyo for about 4 years. Of cour...
- 23 Sep 2014, 22:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11846
Re: FITZ'S CHALLENGE 2014
I'll be there, so will Bnej (Ben). Riding either the 205 or 255... Depending on how far the hotel is from Stromlo. Ben will probably ride the 165.
- 01 Sep 2014, 18:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurrajong Classic 2014
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10067
Re: Kurrajong Classic 2014
Compared to last year, the first descent was a cautious affair. I think we barely did over 55kph. The ascent was pretty slow, too, with no-one wanting to hit out too early. I did end up on the front with a guy from North Sydney. As he picked up speed, I suggested to him it might be a bit early for a...
- 01 Sep 2014, 07:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wheel / power meter advice please
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4967
Wheel / power meter advice please
The whole power meter market seems like it will explode with a variety of brands, options, and costs over the next 6 months — even PowerTap looks like it will introduce a non-hub based variation (pedal, crank or shoe). I'd say right now would be a bad time to buy, given what is on the horizon (well,...
- 30 Aug 2014, 14:55
- Forum: Track
- Topic: DHBC Juniors Training, News and Statistics 27 August 2014
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1305
DHBC Juniors Training, News and Statistics 27 August 2014
Hi All, We had a surprisingly dry track on Wednesday night, with 14 riders coming down to have a spin. After a slowish warm-up paceline that slowly grew as riders got themselves together and onto the track (40 minutes for some people!), we practiced starts with a timed half-lap sprint. After that we...
- 15 Aug 2014, 16:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED: Rookwood Crit 14 September
- Replies: 83
- Views: 27141
Re: Entries thread - Rookwood Crit 14 September
It's gonna hurt you more than it will hurt me. Wait, did I get that right?
I'm sure Mr Fowler will entertain any grading entreaties.
I'm sure Mr Fowler will entertain any grading entreaties.
- 11 Aug 2014, 21:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED: Rookwood Crit 14 September
- Replies: 83
- Views: 27141
Re: Entries thread - Rookwood Crit 14 September
Just helping a few confused riders out below :) Peter Bownes, why aren't you riding? ------------------------------- DHBC List Entries - Grades Please add your name to the list below if you intend to race - please tell us if you need a day licence. Junior U13 Junior U15 (may ride with seniors) A Gra...
- 11 Aug 2014, 07:20
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Clothing order , closes 17/8/14
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12200
Re: Clothing order , closes 10/8/14
Christian, can we presume all jerseys will be ordered with a full-length zip?
- 09 Aug 2014, 19:52
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
- Replies: 82
- Views: 31869
Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
More than likely some handicapping will be required for the A grade race... should liven things up a bit.
- 09 Aug 2014, 18:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
- Replies: 82
- Views: 31869
Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
I misread that first time around.I'll shift myself.
- 09 Aug 2014, 17:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
- Replies: 82
- Views: 31869
Re: Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept
Here's a suggestion for grades, just in case anyone is playing along at home, not quite the same speeds as some other crits (although similar to Southern Cross' club crits):
c25s - D grade
c28s - C grade
Middies - B grade
Fasties - A grade
c25s - D grade
c28s - C grade
Middies - B grade
Fasties - A grade
- 09 Aug 2014, 17:50
- Forum: Road
- Topic: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED: Rookwood Crit 14 September
- Replies: 83
- Views: 27141
Re: Entries thread - Rookwood Crit 14 September
Please add your licence status (i.e. gold or silver), so we know how many one-day Gold licences are required (they are approx. $35 for the day). Everyone must have a gold licence (even for the day) to race, because as the young folk say, insurance. I've updated the list... (if anyone is wondering wh...
- 05 Aug 2014, 11:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Goulburn great divide road race
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1628
Re: Goulburn great divide road race
Good luck!
- 01 Aug 2014, 13:22
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12664
FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
But seeing as you asked for an opinion: raw is best, like my Merlin. Especially if you finish it with anodised Chris King components, unlike my Merlin.
Also see Stefan Rohner's Fireflies.
Also see Stefan Rohner's Fireflies.
- 31 Jul 2014, 18:19
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Clothing order , closes 17/8/14
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12200
Re: Clothing order , closes 10/8/14
Bib knicks (if you don't specify M/W I will assume M) $120 S M L XL Razor Bib knicks (if you don't specify M/W I will assume M) $160 S M JoTheBuilder (Women's) M James R (Long, men's, endurance) L XL Skin suit (specify M/W and either long or short sleeves) $160 S M L Sleeveless Gillet (M/W) $90 S M ...
- 31 Jul 2014, 15:20
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Clothing order , closes 17/8/14
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12200
- 31 Jul 2014, 13:05
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: Clothing order , closes 17/8/14
- Replies: 29
- Views: 12200
Re: Clothing order , closes 10/8/14
Hey Christian, according to the champ sys website, the razor bibs seem to be available in normal length as well as long. Will this be an option in this order as well?
- 31 Jul 2014, 12:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12664
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting?
The obvious solution is to take a teaspoon of cement and just stay in the big ring.
- 30 Jul 2014, 15:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12664
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting?
Call me pedantic, but only triathletes ride 650c. I think you'll find Eleri rides 650b, or summin'.
- 30 Jul 2014, 15:03
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12664
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting?
Yes, have someone ride behind you going "whirrr", "bzZt", "whirrr" while they empty your bank account. Actually, that might be only Campy electronic.Is there any way you can try out using electronic? Better to try before you buy.
- 29 Jul 2014, 18:56
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12664
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting?
I did read somewhere that you can setup Di2 to automatically shift the front derailleur. The result is you can just use one shifter to go through all your gears. I have no idea what use this is, but it sounds clever. Look Mum, one hand!
- 29 Jul 2014, 14:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FireFly Build: Shifting, Finish and Build
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12664
Re: Electronic vs. Mechanical Shifting?
SRAM Red has been accused of being unreliable, but it is light (I only know this because it was a hot topic this last weekend).
Not having used electronic shifting, I'd say mechanical and Campagnolo, of course!
Electronic is fascinating, though...
Not having used electronic shifting, I'd say mechanical and Campagnolo, of course!
Electronic is fascinating, though...
- 28 Jul 2014, 20:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Junior Road News, Events, Results and Race Reports
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8288
Junior Road News, Events, Results and Race Reports
The Junior Tour of Tamworth was held this past weekend (July 26-27). Taku and Tom B represented DHBC in JM15 and JM17 respectively. Like last year , the Boltons and the Rogers travelled as a single, well-drilled unit, sharing driving, living quarters, colds, and home-brewed beer. This year however, ...
- 28 Jul 2014, 20:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Junior Road News, Events, Results and Race Reports
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8288
Re: Junior Road News, Events, Results and Race Reports
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- 28 Jul 2014, 16:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Junior Road News, Events, Results and Race Reports
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8288
- 24 Jul 2014, 16:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Tour de DHBC competition
- Replies: 119
- Views: 22049
Re: 2014 Tour de DHBC competition
Tues rollers - 1; Wed epic morning rollers & evening junior track - 2; Thur commute - 1.
Peter B 31
Eleri 28
James R 27
Strawburger 25
Blah W 24
John C 21
Mikesbytes 17
JoTheBuilder 17
Paul M 16
Peter B 31
Eleri 28
James R 27
Strawburger 25
Blah W 24
John C 21
Mikesbytes 17
JoTheBuilder 17
Paul M 16
- 24 Jul 2014, 11:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: It's on! Audax, 320km of up
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5364
Re: It's on! Audax, 320km of up
Tempting...
- 23 Jul 2014, 12:59
- Forum: Club Kit Orders
- Topic: EOI: Higher end club kit
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5134
EOI: Higher end club kit
I'd buy anything with "pro" or "razor" in the name. Just as long as they make me faster. All in beer-paunch race fit.
- 21 Jul 2014, 20:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2014 Tour de DHBC competition
- Replies: 119
- Views: 22049
Re: 2014 Tour de DHBC competition
Thurs commute +1, Fri rollers +1, Sat TTT +2, Sun Nowra race +3, Mon rest day +1= 8
Peter B 24
John C 23
James R 23
Strawburger 20
Eleri 15
Paul M 14
JoTheBuilder 12
Mikesbytes 11
Peter B 24
John C 23
James R 23
Strawburger 20
Eleri 15
Paul M 14
JoTheBuilder 12
Mikesbytes 11
- 21 Jul 2014, 20:29
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurrajong Classic 2014
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10067
Re: Kurrajong Classic 2014
I'll be doing it, more than likely.