Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

James Rogers

I'll be taking jnrs Bro and Taku to Kurnell tomorrow, starting from the cafe with everyone else at 6:30 – we'll probably catch a tow with the 28s or middies, and peel off after the Capt. Cook bridge. Anyone who wants to join in is welcome, just seek me out at the cafe, or post a note here. Pace will...

James Rogers

I reckon you should pack one of these into your capacious audax bag... and then you can get it filled in Nowra, just before the climbs.

James Rogers

Unfortunately, I won't be there to make the tea after all – I'll be escorting Taku and Bro out of Marrickville to the cols of Kurnell, or Waterfall instead. I did consider taking them up Macquarie Pass, but I fear they would show us all up. 1. Peter Bownes - Wolli Creek 5.30am 2. Andrewm - Wolli Cre...

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I put myself in for M3 road race, and was really on the fence about actually going. It was a 1.30pm start for M3, and I have some sort of problem with "late" starts that I can't really explain. On the way down I found the only CD in the car and listened to Pop Will Eat Itself for the first...

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I'm a last minute addition to the mmas3 road race, but I've done it without first gaining a domestic permission slip. My head may roll.

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Dam corner

Damned corner.

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I ended up making my own out of pressure pipe for $12.65 – and it's surprisingly solid, despite looking dubious. Available for weddings, parties, crown race settings...

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Bro got 2nd in E grade; and won the Tour of August E grade GC. Taku came 4th after losing his back wheel on a corner and having to chase back on. John came 5th in D grade. Adrian came 7th and I came 6th in B.

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DHBC represents at Oakville road race...

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Can do, might be squeezy - I'll pm you.

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Sign on from 1pm, racing at 2pm. Most likely a well-earned beverage at the end. I'm excited.

James Rogers

Does anyone have a crown race setter for 1 1/8 steerer I could borrow? Will exchange its use for beer or enslave my children to you.

James Rogers

Results: Bro 3rd, Taku 5th in E grade. John C rode D but the brains trust doesn't remember where he came, and I rode B and came 10th, or 8th, or 7th.

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Just an update on how DHBC hipsters are doing at the Tour of August. Bro's still leading E grade after today's Stage 3 win at the Regatta Centre. Taku won the prime and came 7th. John Caley got fifth. I won the most ridiculous solo break award in B grade, which is an imaginary award I just made up, ...

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List
1. Peter Bownes
2. Noel
3. Andrewm - only because of the big potatoe!
4. James R

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Thanks Philip - I almost look serious.

James Rogers

Oakville details are here, Philip (links to a pdf). Note the crits are at Penrith and Lansdowne. I like Lansdowne.

James Rogers

Tour of August, Philip. Graded crit this Sunday and following Saturday, Oakville road race on Saturday 31st -- in the afternoon (luxury!). You'll do well, I'm sure of it. I'll even drive you there... Then you can decide if you want that license or not!

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Closing this Friday, get your responses in now!

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A few people mentioned smelling burning cork on the first descent, which featured some sketchy on-the-brakes riding. Second time 'round was pretty smooth though – and fast. Both Simon and I got boxed in at the start of the KOM, while Simon made a skilful escape, I wasn't so lucky. Pretty cool to see...

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Some really good responses are coming in, with very helpful information and good comments... about 1/3 of Juniors have responded. Now for the other 2/3! If you know a junior, give them a nudge to fill in the survey...

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So we do have to wash or we don't?

James Rogers

Just a reminder to the juniors to fill in the questionnaire that was mentioned in the newsletter. We will close it at the end of next week (16 August), so get your answers in now – it will only take 15 minutes – and mostly doesn't hurt! Click this! Juniors Track Questionnaire The purpose of the ques...

James Rogers

I picked up some for my euro feet at almost 1/2 those prices a few months ago. Seem to be a few (better) deals out there...

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Awful idea (do it!).

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Just don't follow Philip onto the grass, Keith.

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As far as I understand, Campy 9/10 hubs from 2002 on work with 11sp ok; earlier hubs may have a lock-ring/clearance issue (I've never encountered one). The 11sp chain breaker is able to peen the chain pin (like a rivet), which you must do for a Campy 11sp chain. You can get third-party Campy-specifi...

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C'mon Douglas. Strava says the average grade of the course is 0%!

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I trod out to the northern part of the track at 5pm, the weather was chilly, but there was no sign of the predicted showers. I gave the concrete a deliberate prod and a good stamp with my shoes. I turned around and declared, "Tonight...", and then I paused for effect, inhaled and exclaimed...

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I'm in, and may be able to help you out with transport John.

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I'll probably do the epic... Mulling the extreme, though.

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From Team Sky's gallery

Sums it up, really.

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I may be too late – but anyway... Sizes 6 - Eleri, William K 8 - Michele M 10 - Francis Teo, Jo Skinner, 12 - 14 - Christian, Andrew B, XS - Zanzi, Toff, Tim L, Dana, S - Adrian E, Rhys, Kylie, Lindsay, Peter T, Philip L, Julio, Dougie K, James R M - Peter Teo, Stuart, Jeremy, Peter Bownes, Marc,Cra...

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No worries.

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I'd ask Adrian too, but if you need it, I have a Park truing stand/dishing thing/tensiometer...

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* Actual product may not reach advertised speed. Batteries not included.

James Rogers

Correct Colin (but you meant the north end not south) – according to non-experts with iPhones, the sun's elevation right now (i.e. winter) is about 30° max, and as you can see in the attached images, the morning/evening rays won't really touch it – it would be plausible that it just hasn't dried out...

James Rogers

A last minute reschedule has me free on Sunday, and I have a hankering for a longer ride (~130km). Start at 6am, heading for something hilly, at a middies+ pace. Currently, Four Gorges is the plan.

Oh, and I'm a crap navigator.

Interested?!

1. James R
2. Philip (because he will go)

James Rogers

A quick conversation with John H on the bicycle superhighway (Wilson St) this morning - at a good tempo on his single speed.

James Rogers

I am really looking forward to the next one, especially if I don’t have to write the race report. Bill, when you write race reports as detailed and good as that, you have unwittingly committed to doing the same for evermore. Congratulations to all, sounded like a tough race with plenty of thrills, ...

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Already gone viral but worth it...

http://youtu.be/HNdObl46C1M

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Keen, but unlikely to make it as I am having a great Friday night at work, working.

1. John H
2. Anthony K
3. James R (keen, but unlikely)

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I've signed Taku up for U15M. Anyone else going? Entries close 23 June, with late entries taken up to 26 June (for a fee).

http://canberratour.actcyclingevents.co ... ntCatId=29

July 6, 2013 - Time Trial
July 6, 2013 - Road Race
July 7, 2013 - Road Race
July 7, 2013 - Criterium

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*monkey in action.

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Providing I can crawl out of bed, and that Noel doesn't make it rain...

1. Keith W
2. Eleri
3. Noel
4. Peter Bownes
5. Tony o c
6. James R

James Rogers

I'm sure Taku or Tom Bolton will post up a race report at some stage, but I thought others would be interested in some behind-the-scenes details of the Junior Tour of Tamworth. This follows the Tour of Goulburn which happened a couple of weeks ago. Taku, Tom and Ruby all raced Goulburn. Tamworth was...

James Rogers

You really mean the 9th, right? I would have been up for it, but instead will be dueling banjos in Tamworth, for the Jnr tour of...

James Rogers

Philip, don't look at the grass. You avoided the enormous cement pole at that corner, I take it. Its tractor-beam like magnetism ruined my line at least 3 times... I found the ride pretty hard. It's not just the speed, or the shouty know-it-alls in the group, but also the constant concentration requ...

James Rogers

If you like to have your cake in the smart phone vs ant+ device world, you could try the oddly named Viiiiva heartrate monitor. It is a Ant+ to Bluetooth 4 bridge - so you can mix Garmin sensors, bluetooth sensors, and smartphone type devices. Works with a smartphone and Garmin unit simultaneously. ...

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I was at Kraftwerk too, but will add a band heavily influenced by them (and a favourite pre-race song with certain younger people in our household). 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 kno...

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I'll dibs the shimano 600 wheelset, for a long running restoration job. I'll be at the track Wednesday.

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Handicaps are up.

http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/default.asp?Page=50266

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Done! Finally.

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Nice morning for a ride.

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1. John H
2. Paul
3. James R

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DHBC World Stripe Vintage ($72.10) small- Lizanne medium-Peter T, Anthony I, James R large-Peter Bownes x-large- Stuart xx-large-Ted DHBC original Logo ($70) small- Lizanne, Camilla, JoTheBuilder, Marian medium-Philip, Lindsay large-Peter Bownes, Colin Campbell, John Healey, John Mason x-large- xx-l...

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It's looking like it will be a chilly start on Saturday and Sunday (3-16 on Sat; 0-19 on Sun), but not wet. Or semi-wet like last year. I went for a ride in Bathurst last Sunday, and thought that was uncomfortably cold early on (base layer, arm warmers, gilet) – despite seeing a jogger wearing only ...

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... and being the sole attendee!

You never know, you neighbours may join in.

James Rogers

Here's the Strava segment for the Hill Climb.

James Rogers

Are you suggesting the possibility of Kim Jong-un entering the hill climb is not just a rumour?

James Rogers

Not to worry Philip, I entered with the same bravado as any internet purchase - a click, momentary confusion, followed by that universal, heartfelt utterance, "whoops". I'll be heading to Bathurst next Sunday to drop off Taku, and will take the opportunity to do a recce of the hill. You're...

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I've been floored by a virus, otherwise would have been in. Have fun.

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I'm the guy with the coconuts.

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Hardly a scratch.

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When I remembered, I half-heartedly made an entry with my phone, while sitting on my bike at the side of the road. Surprisingly, it went straight through – so I am a slightly unintentional entry. I was assuming this burst of luck would (cosmically) affect my handicap and overall performance in the r...

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Evidence that the Juniors made it:

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Also some serious lights a-ups come to mind, but hard to go past a 3w tail light http://store.dinottelighting.com/300r-red-taillight-with-built-in-battery-p111.aspx?0.5464035449784265 It isn't quite on their website yet, but another Adelaide-made alternative is the Niteflux RedZone (next gen). Up t...

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The viiiiva heart rate monitor — which is an ANT+ to/from Bluetooth BLE bridge — meaning you can mix and use different sensors together.

The Schmidt SONdelux dynamo hub to go with The Plug.

James Rogers

Thanks Stuart - glorious weather, good day out. Hope Michael makes a speedy recovery. A few pictures for entertainment, before Philip uploads better ones... What we saw at West Head (don't look too hard, no whales, sharks, or other cyclists — it's just the view): http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8...

James Rogers

Lizanne — eerily silent — heading north to the SHB ramp in the Friday night darkness, with a large bag and determined look on her face. I was heading south, and yelled "lizaaaaaaaa...nnn...eeeee..." as I went.

James Rogers

Assuming a pass, I'll follow Andrew M from the 'ville.

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Now, he will be unstoppable. You might have three years before he leaves you at the lights.

Immediately in my favour: junior gearing! (I think the roll-out rules were invented by unfairly competitive parents)...

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Just skeletons and ghosts left, Colin.

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I didn't think I had ALL the bits in the attic to build another bike... don't tell my better half! Frame from Andrew M, and Paulette's handlebars... a new headset from Hell on Wheels (rock on)... And a surprisingly complete campy 10spd groupset that I just happened to have hanging around (!!) All ma...

James Rogers

Just giving this thread a little revival, and cross posting from the Otford thread: despite start of the week enthusiasm, I'm unlikely to be a contender for RNP tomorrow.

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Despite start of the week enthusiasm, I'm unlikely to be a starter tomorrow... will cross post in the RNP Sunday thread.

James Rogers

Great achievement and a great read, especially for those of us who wish we were there (minus the heat). Having done the Alpine Classic in only slightly cooler conditions, I have great sympathy for you!

James Rogers

At the risk of being habitual – I'm up for RNP this Sunday, usual time — but with an Otford option if any takers (no pie shop stop or accompanying banana smoothie; coffee break in Helensburgh if needed). Anyone else?

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Consider it sold Andrew! But it's a bit cheap*, I'm sure we can come to some sort of arrangement.

*edit: I'm referring to the price, not the quality!

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I'm looking for a road frame for my rapidly growing son, Taku, with a 54cm (virtual) top-tube. Given his history of dropping bikes, it should be something durable, not too pricey, and race-worthy (yes, I know, I know). I'll be building it with modern components... Tying to get it all together before...

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All those PRs in RNP mean you really enjoyed it, Noel... it's a great loop. Artillery Hill, The Wall, and the more rainforest-y parts of the national park really make the ride, methinks. I'm looking forward to doing it again... soon.

James Rogers

Failed to complete the road bike gear scavenger hunt in time. Must remember to prepare the night before. Have a good ride!

James Rogers

Similarly, with glass of wine in hand, a conditional, maybe... 6am.

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Obi Wan has some advice.

Although, I've also heard the Rudy Rydon recommendation. I think Simon B (if he is even on the forum) fashions those. I'm sure he wouldn't mind showing them off – I'll check if he's riding Sunday?

James Rogers

I upgraded to v3 and one of the tabs on the back of my 500 broke off. Coincidence? I think not.

James Rogers

Seeing as I hardly ever use Strava, I take no responsibility for this list of Strava enhancing tools, which just so happened to be typed by the hundreds of typing monkeys * I use to monitor Andrew M's internet movements. Given their success so far, it seems like this will be an ever expanding list. ...

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Count me in. I like pies.

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http://cozybeehive.blogspot.se/2010/03/ ... e.html?m=1

How much CO2 do you exhale while cycling...? (Note it is from 2010, and doesn't count all the heavy breathing since...)

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Sent pm about both the 40 & 42 Alu handlebars.

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I'm keen too.

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I agree, it was a great day; fantastic efforts by all racers, with great support from parents and siblings! The canteen was propped up by Taku — I think he ate his body-weight in sausages. And thanks for the marquee Colin, sheer luxury.

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Wow, what good ride reports. Seeing as almost everything has been said, I'll be sort of brief. I had planned to ride down with Colin, but neglected to actually tell him that. The plan went out the window when he sprinted away from me at the start. Probably a wise move, because I became mired in the ...

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Jake, today, at about 5:50am in the half-light on Bourke Rd - he was turning east, I was heading south...

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I'm contemplating the "Jindabyne Ultimate Snowy Challenge"... Not a lot of info on the website, but seems to be very much in the same vein as the B2B – 80km & 160km sportif (24 March), hill climb challenge, and a crit (23 March). The 160km has 3000m of climbing, no profiles are up yet,...

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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8463520280_8fb7b15c62.jpg Up the front at Sea Cliff Bridge, in favourable conditions. I got my turn exactly when the southerly blasted us backwards around Shellharbour... timing... Not quite Philip quality. (Did you post-produce that while you rode those lazy extr...

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Hope Greg recovers quickly. It is always sobering to hear these things, especially when you're doing the same ride. I'd agree that it is heartening to hear that he was attended to so quickly and thoroughly.

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