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by lindsay
16 May 2008, 10:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dirt Works
Replies: 64
Views: 11270

you'll be struck off the christmas card list.
I never got on the list in the first place & I'm SS hardman 2008.
by lindsay
15 May 2008, 14:16
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: 2008 AGM
Replies: 4
Views: 3250

Hi Stewart, Sorry you missed it. We have a history of bad timing etc with our AGM's as we were also double booked with Cycling NSW's AGM. Here's the list as I remember it - Pres - Goeff Martin V Pres - James M Sec/Treas - Grant B Assistant Sec - Adrian E Public Officer - Ron W Road Captian - James F...
by lindsay
15 May 2008, 09:21
Forum: Track
Topic: The Tempe 250 challange
Replies: 23
Views: 5660

Round 3 & the little guy's still at home with me... Well done to our 2 new riders John & Tate who did some solid laps. Alex, your still a-knocking on 22 but not this time. Emmie *****PB***** @ 24.83.

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by lindsay
12 May 2008, 12:12
Forum: Road
Topic: Coota Haycutters and Recovery Handicaps 10&11 May 08
Replies: 46
Views: 9715

Hi Simon,

great report...

cheers,
by lindsay
10 May 2008, 19:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Racing Schedule - Heffron 10/5/2008, Oatley Park 17/5/2008
Replies: 48
Views: 9693

Congratulations to all for some good riding... Here's some photos of D grade. Sorry to Alex for cutting you out of the sprint photo, you can just see him to the left. Well done Michael K for your 4th in E grade as well. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2480234550_8be657eab5.jpg http://farm4.stati...
by lindsay
09 May 2008, 15:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dirt Works
Replies: 64
Views: 11270

Camilla, you are on the verge of your next cycling spending spree... A road bike and a MTB! And if Lindsay should get to you, a track bike on top. One does not stock one's bicycle fleet by type... One does it by colour, a blue bike, a red bike, silver etc until one has all one's possible moods cove...
by lindsay
09 May 2008, 09:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Special Saturday Slowies Ride - 24 May (Ride of Silence)
Replies: 13
Views: 2906

Adrian,

This is a good suggestion. I'll tell everyone tomorrow & next week. Perhaps we could split up so we still have a group going back to Marrickville.

Cheers
by lindsay
08 May 2008, 11:13
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dirt Works
Replies: 64
Views: 11270

Classic agony face...
by lindsay
08 May 2008, 10:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dirt Works
Replies: 64
Views: 11270

I'm number 369...
by lindsay
08 May 2008, 08:22
Forum: Track
Topic: The Tempe 250 challange
Replies: 23
Views: 5660

Round 2 of the 250 challenge saw some sizzilling hot laps... however the little guy is staying where he is at my house for now. Notables were Alex who's knocking on the door of sub 23 seconds, Michael L with his new bike giving it all he had, Emmie for her 3 blast off's from the start line & Sim...
by lindsay
06 May 2008, 13:59
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2008 AGM
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

2008 AGM

If your like me & forget to look at the New & Announcements section in our forum I've posted the details of our AGM

http://dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7426#7426
by lindsay
06 May 2008, 13:57
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: 2008 AGM
Replies: 4
Views: 3250

2008 AGM

The time for our AGM has rolled along again... Details are - Tuesday 13th May 7:30pm Canterbury Velodrome, in the downstairs area. Any agenda items you might have can be either posted in advance or added on the night. As it's an AGM we will be voting in all the official positions, reviewing the fina...
by lindsay
05 May 2008, 14:42
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dirt Works
Replies: 64
Views: 11270

When I went over (walked btw) the guy at the other end said they'd had 9 people so far fall off.
by lindsay
05 May 2008, 14:20
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Dirt Works
Replies: 64
Views: 11270

I have now completed my first ever mountain bike event... 100km, while not the hardest thing I've ever done on a bike (the penny century's keep the crown for this) it's close to the top. With zero MTB experience, in fact I've never even ridden a bike with suspension and it remains so today, my goal ...
by lindsay
01 May 2008, 12:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Holiday Video from Paddy
Replies: 0
Views: 1023

Holiday Video from Paddy

Any friends of Patrick Jones & Jo might enjoy an offering from them I got recently -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj117VNjuak
by lindsay
30 Apr 2008, 14:01
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Accident on Saturday Waterfall ride.
Replies: 32
Views: 7013

I do however think that, as has been suggested previously, it would be great and even more helpful if the club had training for bunch riding as part of Saturday Slowies, say once every 2 months or as demand dictated when slowies are going to step up to Waterfall. This is a good idea... I'll give it...
by lindsay
19 Apr 2008, 23:43
Forum: Track
Topic: Dullich hill club track championship. (inhouse training eve
Replies: 53
Views: 11413

What a great afternoon's racing we had. Firstly I'd like to thank Anna Papas for her great efforts in the difficult task of running the racing, Kevin Llewellyn for organising the BBQ, Llewellyn Jones for his photo taking & Tim Llewellyn for thinking all this up. On Simon's recommendation we run ...
by lindsay
16 Apr 2008, 07:57
Forum: Track
Topic: The Tempe 250 challange
Replies: 23
Views: 5660

You've never heard the legend of Sticks el'Morgan'll? He's out to...
by lindsay
15 Apr 2008, 20:21
Forum: Track
Topic: The Tempe 250 challange
Replies: 23
Views: 5660

The Tempe 250 challange

Your* mission is to beat 22.5 seconds for a standing start 250 meter TT. The prize for the first person to do so is this little fella, donated by Anna Papas who caught him while spectating the 2001 Tour de France - http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2415262101_250735a43f.jpg *open to all DHBC rider...
by lindsay
11 Apr 2008, 11:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Paris-Roubaix live on SBS
Replies: 12
Views: 2708

Yesterday on Radio National there was a 5 minute piece about Paris-Roubaix which was quite good. Here's the link -

http://www.abc.net.au/rn/perspective/st ... 209739.htm
by lindsay
31 Mar 2008, 15:50
Forum: Road
Topic: 2008 B2B/Mt Panorama
Replies: 58
Views: 11203

I'm in...
by lindsay
27 Mar 2008, 15:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354985

This bag may contain contents different to those as advertised in the bag.
beware the fine print...
by lindsay
19 Mar 2008, 14:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Undershirts
Replies: 26
Views: 5078

I'm singlet guy. One thing the old boys always worry about is getting a "chill". I don't know what a chill is but it sounds like one thing I don't want.
by lindsay
17 Mar 2008, 14:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Average speed for Waterfall ride just jumped 16 Mar 2008
Replies: 48
Views: 8152

As for interaction between the faster & slower groups I don't think the fasties should wait for us. I've made the decision to make the slower group a seperate bunch rather than split at Miranda so I can keep a tighter group & save riders blowing up when we hit the hilly part then having to r...
by lindsay
14 Mar 2008, 11:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Binge Drinking
Replies: 5
Views: 1672

I don't support this at all. Here's me after just 1 glass of red wine & I rode like a dog for the rest of the afternoon.

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by lindsay
13 Mar 2008, 10:15
Forum: Track
Topic: Track racing and training at Tempe through the winter ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1972

Our Thurdsay evening roller/trainer training will continue year long, all welcome 7pm to 8pm Canterbury Velodrome (in the downstairs area).
by lindsay
09 Mar 2008, 10:20
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park 8 March
Replies: 46
Views: 9821

Hi Guys, Well done everyone, especially our place getters... A couple of photos from my camera. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2319981146_65a3050330.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2319169113_fc6a2b9740.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3022/2319169351_30b7c5963a.jpg http://farm3.stati...
by lindsay
25 Feb 2008, 16:41
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Evendale Penny Farthings
Replies: 34
Views: 7381

Here's my photos from this year's Tassie Penny tour. Congratulation to Huw for his great win of the 2008 National Penny Farthing Championship. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2289939859_34fcaf4c22_o.jpg Penny Farthings Slide Show - http://www.flickr.com/photos/60245112@N00/sets/72157603983080387...
by lindsay
13 Feb 2008, 14:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bumped into some real men this morning - NSFW
Replies: 56
Views: 9516

me... I didn't get wet going to Parramatta
by lindsay
11 Feb 2008, 13:32
Forum: Conversation
Topic: First Aid Kit - NSFW
Replies: 32
Views: 5371

One thing I have learned in the heat of 1st aid battle. The light weight white tape for sticking on dressings must be of the best quality. Cheap stuff breaks as your peeling it off the roll & all you get is little odd shaped bits. If you want a long piece to go around leg or arm you want it to c...
by lindsay
11 Feb 2008, 10:12
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Very interesting illustrated pacing discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 3229

i was sitting next to a lad called keith oliver, he pretty much said the guy went out too hard at the time. Actually the graphs are very interesting if you study them. It's slam bang physiology research but short of electrically twitching those toad quadriceps It's the graphs vs 50 years experience...
by lindsay
11 Feb 2008, 09:06
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Celeste. Is it the colour of toothpaste?
Replies: 10
Views: 2440

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by lindsay
11 Feb 2008, 09:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: tazzy tour, what are we riding?
Replies: 23
Views: 4618

The Nut...
by lindsay
08 Feb 2008, 16:17
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Very interesting illustrated pacing discussion
Replies: 13
Views: 3229

Very interesting, I saw the last 20 minutes of his attempt, good to read an explination of what happened.
by lindsay
08 Feb 2008, 10:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Pat Farmer and bicycle registration
Replies: 21
Views: 4404

The Minister for Roads, Eric Roozendaal, dismissed the idea, saying bike riding would remain a free activity in NSW. "Mr Farmer should get himself a long-distance Malvern Star racer and enjoy the free bike ride between his new home in Mosman and his electorate in Campbelltown," he said. &...
by lindsay
05 Feb 2008, 13:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Penny Farthing Nationals
Replies: 14
Views: 2559

but I go out of my way to make up for it in a disclaimer.
your so thoughtful...

Starting a journal is good... I'll contribute.
by lindsay
26 Jan 2008, 21:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 30 or so at slowies?!
Replies: 15
Views: 3430

I've always believed a racing club could engage with the community and I think the success of our Saturday ride shows that we have something to offer. My idea is the methods we use to train can be applied right down the line of cyclists. To start a training program you must have a routine, it must b...
by lindsay
20 Jan 2008, 21:19
Forum: Track
Topic: The Bicisport Open
Replies: 23
Views: 6019

Hi Everyone, I had a great night being a spectator. Congratulations to Hew & Tim who had a great night & a good win in the Winners Race & Simon hope your feeling better today after your stack. Here's a few photos I took - http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/2202994553_53425a3218.jpg http...
by lindsay
16 Jan 2008, 09:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: History page update..
Replies: 1
Views: 972

Well done Simon... looks good
by lindsay
13 Jan 2008, 16:38
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Park - hot day - 12 Jan 2008
Replies: 5
Views: 1914

It was a hot day indeed - I got dropped on lap 6 of D grade. My lesson was when it's windy... hang on & don't sit on the back like I tried to do. Here's a few photos - http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2200/2188321989_a349fc6247.jpg Team DHBC http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2040/2188322339_521b07185...
by lindsay
11 Jan 2008, 08:18
Forum: Track
Topic: Thursday night training???
Replies: 17
Views: 5132

Hi Guy's, I'd like to keep the Thursday nights going. Last night we had 3 of us doing it. The good part is we get that area for free & those who don't race can do a session then some spectating of the RBCC racing. Also I' like to get some of our roadies doing it with us (hint... hint... roadies ...
by lindsay
02 Jan 2008, 08:31
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Introduce yourselves
Replies: 97
Views: 69219

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Handle: Lindsay
Real name: Lindsay Munks
Bikes: Roadie Blue DBS, Fixed Wheel Fuji Track, Red Bundy Track Bike & Black Giant Tourer
Best known for: Riding Slow & being Club Secretary
by lindsay
29 Dec 2007, 21:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: RIP Evolution
Replies: 3
Views: 1314

Ouch! I only saw that beautiful white frame this morning and now it's in multi-pieces. What happened? I got busy with my hacksaw is what I did... It came to me via Chris just to strip off the last couple of parts then to be euthanased. It had serious corrosion problems such that you'd never let any...
by lindsay
29 Dec 2007, 14:13
Forum: Conversation
Topic: RIP Evolution
Replies: 3
Views: 1314

RIP Evolution

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by lindsay
28 Dec 2007, 18:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Inside Saturday Slowies
Replies: 12
Views: 3558

Yes lots of parking. You can park in my street Despointes Street no problems.

Cheers,

Lindsay
by lindsay
28 Dec 2007, 11:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Road Rage the Cipo way
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Road Rage the Cipo way

I couldn't quite figure this one out but I think he was set up some way??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUpmWPCMes
by lindsay
27 Dec 2007, 13:58
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Inside Saturday Slowies
Replies: 12
Views: 3558

Thanks guys for all the positive comments. The music comes from the podsafe music site, I just listen to them until I find something that fits. Peter - Did you see the fixedgear site today, there's a Hobbs bike on it - http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2007/dec/4/RDF1249_aol.htm We will be riding on 2...
by lindsay
26 Dec 2007, 14:54
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Inside Saturday Slowies
Replies: 12
Views: 3558

Inside Saturday Slowies

With the help of Belinda (helmet cam rider) & Tim L (random photos) & our Saturday bunch (for beautiful riding & dressing neat) I've made a video promoting our Saturday Slowies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npZaAvt9Dfc
by lindsay
17 Dec 2007, 14:55
Forum: Road
Topic: Great Day at Heffron Park 15th December
Replies: 15
Views: 4194

My tactic in C grade was to get in the front for as long as I could & thus have a buffer if they picked up the pace. It didn't last long & in 1 1/2 laps I was gasping for air & slipping through the long paceline. Luckly I got it together before I got to the end of the queue. The pace sta...
by lindsay
14 Dec 2007, 12:22
Forum: Track
Topic: Pedals for big feet
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

These shoes have exactly the same soles... it's only the uppers that differ so stiffness is the same for both. I use a pair of the lace up ones. I would like them to be stiffer however they are acceptable. When you start knocking on A grade's door I suggest shifting to a better quality shoe, but for...
by lindsay
14 Dec 2007, 11:36
Forum: Track
Topic: Pedals for big feet
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

I use the cleat supplied by Shimano on their lower cost shoes, this works fine & uses the 2 Look cleat screw holes. Works fine & I've never pulled it with a double strap. However any modern type of cleat should work. Most bike shops will chuck those cleats out when they fit clipless (as most...
by lindsay
14 Dec 2007, 10:03
Forum: Track
Topic: Pedals for big feet
Replies: 7
Views: 2696

The basic rule is the axel of the pedal should be in the center of the ball of the foot. Think of this - your watching TV & a big cockroach makes a run for it across the floor in front of you. You stand up & go for the stomp hoping to smash the little critter's exoskeleton into oblivion. Wel...
by lindsay
14 Dec 2007, 08:26
Forum: Track
Topic: crank length
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Beautiful... I like those campy rims Atlanta 1996.

I gotta know... where did you take that photo, my brain's gone into overtime but I can't work it out.
by lindsay
14 Dec 2007, 08:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: thoughts on bunch rides, highways and cycling advocacy
Replies: 23
Views: 5124

Cyclists are seen as second class citizens on the road "because we don't pay rego".
Most cyclists pay rego... most of us own cars therefore pay rego.
by lindsay
13 Dec 2007, 10:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: thoughts on bunch rides, highways and cycling advocacy
Replies: 23
Views: 5124

We have a beautiful circuit for training & bunch riding off road - Centennial Park. This has always been a home for cyclists in Inner Sydney. That's why I'm so hostile to any attempts to kick out cyclists from the park. If they restrict the bunches (as the Centennial Park Trust has wanted since ...
by lindsay
13 Dec 2007, 09:01
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hello Apollo
Replies: 14
Views: 3287

That front wheel came from one of our friends at the track who has donated some wheels to me. In the junk box first sprit of fixies it was the perfect fit. Notable is the beautiful shimano 600 hub & radial spokes & pretty blue nipples.
by lindsay
13 Dec 2007, 08:44
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hello Apollo
Replies: 14
Views: 3287

Where were the photos taken?? Thankyou for the kind words. I love those 28mm gatorskin tyres, I'll be getting some for my tourer.
by lindsay
13 Dec 2007, 07:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: My First Ever Bunch Ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

That photo is just how I remember it looked... empty
by lindsay
12 Dec 2007, 15:40
Forum: Conversation
Topic: My First Ever Bunch Ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1162

My First Ever Bunch Ride

Here's where we went -

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Cribb Island Brisbane 1977

& then it was gone :(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNTzFYXXkr8
by lindsay
12 Dec 2007, 11:55
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Get Fit on a Bicycle in the Inner West of Sydney
Replies: 11
Views: 2676

Get Fit on a Bicycle in the Inner West of Sydney

As you'd know I going to organising a program next year through our club with the working title of -

Get Fit on a Bicycle in the Inner West of Sydney

I need a snappy name. Suggestions please -

Remember anything cyclefit is pretty well taken.

I thought - iWest Bike Fittness
by lindsay
12 Dec 2007, 11:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC BBQ Sunday 16th
Replies: 8
Views: 2322

DHBC BBQ Sunday 16th

Hi Everyone... Time for a Barbie :D Michael G has offered his back yard to us. His address is - 90 Thornley Street Marrickville South. 4pm this Sunday BYO everything & perhaps a salad. Bring family/friends/hungry bike riders Cheers, Lindsay PS All puddings won at certian races the day before can...
by lindsay
07 Dec 2007, 07:05
Forum: Track
Topic: 2008 DHBC Track championships...
Replies: 6
Views: 2292

Simon I'm OK with the 9th, although we've been offered the 7th for the Masters Metro's. We won't have many people racing in the metros although as you know it'll be a busy night for us. Do you think this will all sit together on the same weekend?

Boxing day we could do Team Sprints perhaps.
by lindsay
05 Dec 2007, 12:34
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The Jerseys are IN
Replies: 0
Views: 1315

The Jerseys are IN

Good news everybody... We have our stock of new jerseys. So if you'd like to make your arrangements to pick them up you can speak to me. Send me a PM through this forum.

How about Saturday morning if you want to pick up from my place. Or Sunday after our training ride.

Cheers,

Lindsay
by lindsay
26 Nov 2007, 15:06
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Get some class under your arse!
Replies: 3
Views: 1453

Hew, thanks for putting this on, I love doing the ol' walk down memory lane. However... when I was 16 & these were still kicking around in some number (albeit quickly being replaced by the generic 10 speeds) I, as the youth I was - would have been & quite noticabily I'll add, looking down my...
by lindsay
23 Nov 2007, 16:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354985

Cheers for that.... Last time I shaved was in Greece because I was bored.
by lindsay
23 Nov 2007, 12:23
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Who is at fault here?
Replies: 74
Views: 17195

So those extended RNP rides organized privately on this forum are not sanctioned, correct? If so, then the onus is on the particular participants to document it in their training diary ahead of time as a training ride. This is a good point. We should make sure the club sanctions all our training ri...
by lindsay
23 Nov 2007, 09:54
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Social ride on the 23rd of November
Replies: 6
Views: 2405

Slowies ride still happening... 6:30 @ Micks...

Cheers
by lindsay
23 Nov 2007, 08:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: steel frame car
Replies: 13
Views: 3259

I see people fishing in the Cooks River quite often, especially around Croydon Park. I have no idea why they do it. I've never put anything in my frames, although I guess I should. My first decent road bike suffered from rust towards the end of it's life, it was 25 years old however. George's Colnag...
by lindsay
20 Nov 2007, 11:11
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Jersey order page
Replies: 13
Views: 6536

Michael,

Grant said last night 24th of this month he is expecting delivery & we'll have extra to give us stock so you should be able to purchase.

Cheers,

Lindsay
by lindsay
20 Nov 2007, 10:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Who is at fault here?
Replies: 74
Views: 17195

I spend quite a few years sailing and at the zenith of my time sailed 12 foot skiffs. Now some people have likened sailing to standing under a cold shower ripping up $50 notes... Dingy sailing isn't quite that bad but there's an element of that there. Boats run into each other, sails get ripped, peo...
by lindsay
13 Nov 2007, 16:56
Forum: Track
Topic: Industrial Strength Rollers
Replies: 2
Views: 1516

Industrial Strength Rollers

I thought you guys might enjoy drooling over Yuki's rollers he left with me before I take them up into my attic. So how do they roll I hear you ask??? They roll as good as they look :wink: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2294/1996624038_093361aed7.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2331/1996626526_b6...
by lindsay
13 Nov 2007, 16:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What is this thing?
Replies: 23
Views: 6352

That would have to be up side down.
Weiyun - you've hit the nail on the head there... you can't mount it using the front brake right side up (according to the badge) because it's pressing on the front tyre.
by lindsay
13 Nov 2007, 13:32
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What is this thing?
Replies: 23
Views: 6352

What is this thing?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/1993304969_e081313457.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2038/1994107892_7c01673051.jpg Here's something Alan gave me... I'm not being a smartypants where I tease you guys with the mistery object, I really don't have a clue what it is or does. It's a bicycle thin...
by lindsay
09 Nov 2007, 11:48
Forum: Track
Topic: Sunday afternoon @ Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 3
Views: 2263

Sunday afternoon @ Canterbury Velodrome

I'm running a bike maint session on Sunday afternoon at Tempe... I've booked it for 2 hours between 2 & 4pm. We'll be using the grandstand area. However the track which is also part of the deal won't be used. Soooooo, if anyone wants to use it, it's there for us. Perhaps some secret training?? O...
by lindsay
07 Nov 2007, 13:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: help needed! Metropolitan Masters Track Championships
Replies: 17
Views: 4393

Has this been postponed? thats what the Cycling NSW page says!! Yes that's what we had to do. We got 21 entries by last Sunday but they were just too few and somewhat spread out across the age groups. So we've spoken to the Fed and we are going to put it on in April. We'll put it on around the time...
by lindsay
05 Nov 2007, 20:08
Forum: Road
Topic: Tempetation Fixie Century photoreport
Replies: 12
Views: 7483

What time did the bunch get to Tempe? Weiyun - I got there at 4:30pm in a second group of riders. I would say Simon & co would have been about 15 minutes in front. I'd like to say a big thankyou to Grant for the fantastic course he put together for us. It was perfect for our event with lots of ...
by lindsay
05 Nov 2007, 19:49
Forum: Road
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2007 charity ride report ... DHBC team
Replies: 12
Views: 4610

Guys congratulations... fantastic effort. Wieyun 183.74km that's serious km's & you beat us fixies... 8)
by lindsay
31 Oct 2007, 07:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Race Foods
Replies: 15
Views: 4894

I voted for the orange because it crossed the road connected to the foot of the chicken which also crossed the road but was eventually made into a chicken sandwich. :shock:
by lindsay
29 Oct 2007, 08:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Down grade your bike!
Replies: 5
Views: 1881

Thanks for the link Adrian... I love this guy.
by lindsay
28 Oct 2007, 11:36
Forum: Track
Topic: Unanderra 2007
Replies: 9
Views: 4257

Here's some more photos of the action http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/1782585604_4ab347a965.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2246/1781729765_a5340fc722.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/1781728563_5d2e5d05ef.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/1781731351_a4a26cc883.jpg http://farm3.s...
by lindsay
25 Oct 2007, 12:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Buildin' a fixie!
Replies: 73
Views: 19553

How important is it for a fixie frame to have those track horizontal drop-outs? Horizontal drop-outs are good because if you pull the wheel (make it shift it's position in the rear triangle due to high load) it'll only go backwards & could jam into the chain stay rather than pop out of the fram...
by lindsay
25 Oct 2007, 11:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Under geared for the century?
Replies: 7
Views: 2006

He looks very dashing...
by lindsay
16 Oct 2007, 22:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Masters Worlds - Day 1 500m time trial
Replies: 7
Views: 2373

Masters Worlds - Day 1 500m time trial

Managed to get out to Dunc Grey and see a bit of the Masters Worlds today, mission was to leaflet for our Masters Metros and so got to see our Des Kidd & Donna Meham doing their 500 meter time trials. Des put in a good one but was outside the medals, Donna however got a silver... congratulations...
by lindsay
14 Oct 2007, 12:20
Forum: Conversation
Topic: My Vintage Clem Eagle
Replies: 24
Views: 7127

My Vintage Clem Eagle

Well folks after what has been a long time coming and a lot of looking I have finally settled on my vintage bike. I found it yesterday in Mick Mazza's and he got it off an old Dulwich Hill rider who finally opened the gate for his old friend to make his way in the wilds as best he can. It a Clem Eag...
by lindsay
03 Oct 2007, 02:50
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hi from Greece
Replies: 6
Views: 1982

Thanks for the kind wishes guys... All is going well. We all went out to the tourist part of town today & we got Anna's mum walking about 1km. Tomorrow we're going on the Happy Train which takes one to all the historical sites without even having to take a foot step, how modern... Anna's mum is ...
by lindsay
28 Sep 2007, 17:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hi from Greece
Replies: 6
Views: 1982

Hi from Greece

Hi everybody... I'm in Athens. Things are going well with Anna & George's Mum, she is being released from hospital today & we're going to a hotel to feed her up & make her stronger so she can make the filght home. However that won't be for about 10 days. Also flights to Aust are very har...
by lindsay
20 Sep 2007, 10:50
Forum: Conversation
Topic: anyone for a 3.35kg bike?
Replies: 19
Views: 4868

I think i prefer the extra .25kg
I'm shattered... James what happened on that mountain??
by lindsay
15 Sep 2007, 18:06
Forum: Road
Topic: Grafton to Inverell 07 - Race report
Replies: 31
Views: 10580

Grafton to Inverell 07 - Race report

Congraulations to all our riders who rode the Grafton. A quick report on the finish. 7 starters & 6 finishers. Grant was our only DNF with some bad luck forcing him to swap bikes a day before the race due to a mechanical. Eugen won King of the Mountain and our others riders rode as a group to th...
by lindsay
10 Sep 2007, 13:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354985

From what I saw, our club had the biggest turnout. I have a theory about that... Everyone gets up at about 6am & gets ready for their ride. Over the Eastern Suburbs it was raining so they went back to bed. Meanwhile over the Inner West it was dry so we made the call to ride. And that's how we e...
by lindsay
07 Sep 2007, 11:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: trainer... anyone?
Replies: 4
Views: 1579

Adrian,

Sorry I've been a bit slow picking up on this one, I can loan you one... give me a ring & we'l make an arrangement for you to pick it up...

Cheers,

Lindsay
by lindsay
05 Sep 2007, 20:34
Forum: Road
Topic: Training ride for Grafton from Joe G.
Replies: 0
Views: 1644

Training ride for Grafton from Joe G.

Message from Joe Grasso... Hi guys, as you'd all know I've entered for the Grafton. On Sunday I'm planning to do a big training ride to Macquarrie Pass which should be about 250km. Time on the road for this could be up to 11 hours. If you'd like to join me I'll be starting at Mick Mazza'a shop at 6:...
by lindsay
31 Aug 2007, 13:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354985

I now wish to be known as... Beautiful Scars
by lindsay
29 Aug 2007, 20:22
Forum: Road
Topic: Training ride Sunday 2nd September (Message from Eugen)
Replies: 17
Views: 5786

Training ride Sunday 2nd September (Message from Eugen)

Sunday 2nd Sep Long training ride Sydney - Maquarie pass - Campbelltown (train home or ride home) Confirmed participants : Phil Scheidegger (Northern Sydney; C-garde), Eugen Schilter start: 6:30am Mick Mazza Marrickville Steady pace with some stops to pick up supplies. Guarantee of tired legs. Play ...
by lindsay
29 Aug 2007, 11:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)
Replies: 18
Views: 5046

Firstly thankyou Grant for giving me a new way of spelling my name. I did ride regularly at Camperdown but I was in my late 30's then. However I would say it would be George Papas & Mark Shying that would take the prize. George had a bit of a go on the track as he says. Mark however was a seriou...
by lindsay
28 Aug 2007, 13:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)
Replies: 18
Views: 5046

I knew you guys had it in you... First right with Goldie Locks was Grant, it is indeed his favourite 53" penny. Also the bike Ron used to do his century in 2004. James hit the nail on the head with Big Red. I'm the only person not ever to have ridden it because I can't my feet touch the pedals....
by lindsay
27 Aug 2007, 15:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)
Replies: 18
Views: 5046

Important DHBC questions (aka trivia)

Who or what are the following :?:

1 - Goldie Locks
2 - Big Red
3 - The Siberian
by lindsay
27 Aug 2007, 14:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

Roller/Trainer training's starts again this Thursday and regular from this week onwards. All welcome - Venue is the downstairs area where we do our wet nights training. Activities will be roller/trainer sprint sessions. Door opens 6:45pm Starts 7pm to 7:15pm warmup aprox 1/2 hour sprint sessions. Fi...

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