Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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From our friends at Illawarra CC:

NSW Cycling sanctioned Uphill Road climb event for serious to recreational riders...

Illawarra 'Mount Keira Challenge"
Date: Nov 22
Details www.keirachallenge.com.au or via NSW Cycling website

Any of our serious hill climbers interested?

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Thank Clover and her planning regs! Permanent lockers are always tricky. People grab them but then barely use them. We had a similar problem at Mirvac. At our building at 420 George St, we can have a locker from Monday to Friday and then need to clear it out. Just takes some logistical management.

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Great! Just to re-iterate to everyone that there is no minimum fundraising target. So if you'd like to participate without the added pressure of asking people for money you can.

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Last time I did MC it was FAST. And I was reasonably fit then. Is it still the same?

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Looks like Peter B is in! Huge bonus.

Thank you to Paul M for your very kind donation.

Anyone else?

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I could be interested. I can't next week but weeks following could be a goer.

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Hi All, Further to Douglas' post here , the Stepping Stone House are out to raise some funds through the Great Southern Crossing Challenge. This is a virtual challenge for teams to attempt to ride 5,200km across Australia from Brisbane to Perth and raise money in the process. It begins on 1st Nov. I...

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All done.

Nice to see they've gone back to Scody. I've chosen a S. Possible wishful thinking.

Now for flights!

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Paul, you're welcome to borrow mine as I'm unable to go this year. It is too big for me but you'd be welcome to borrow it and have a go. Part of the joy of the Fixie Century is being able to lament with one another the chafing and tired legs. Unfortunately you just wouldn't suffer the same on a stan...

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For our female members who are looking for some women-only racing, CNSW has issued the following: Race 1 - this weekend Sunday 11th October @ Sutherland Waratah Track Sutherland Host club SXCC. Sunday 11th October, Sign on 7:30am $5. More details on SXCC Face book page https://www.facebook.com/South...

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In conjunction with this years Spring Cycle Bicycling Australia Magazine Criterium and Sydney Club Cup Sydney Olympic Park – Sunday 18 October 2015 Continuing from the huge success of the inaugural 2014 event, this year’s Bicycle Australia Magazine Criterium & Sydney Club Cup is again promising ...

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That's gold. Great ride report Pete!

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My brother-in-law has a FELT that he is about to give away. I can get in touch with him. He's short and it's only alloy but I can get Christian to give it the once over this weekend?

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Good idea. I'll certainly think about it and might see if Christian will come along too.

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Thank you but I'm not sure I'm a 'strong 28's/middies' just at the moment... But at least I'm back on the bike.

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I can also recommend Blair from the Body Mechanic. A few of our members have gone to him and all rave. He's also a physio who has participated in Ironman so has the experience behind him. As a physio it means you can claim a portion back on private health insurance too. Rumour has it he is leaving s...

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Oh yes. I mis read the date.

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This is a full-day ride, but we'll aim to be home for dinner. With the clocks changing this weekend, daylight saving will work in our favour.

You know this means one hour less sleep?

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Andrew, I can recommend going up King, right on to Castlereagh. Turn left on to Liverpool and this leads you up to Oxford. I'm not sure if you'll hit any of the new bike paths going this way, they don't quite extend that far. However, if I were you I would be going Castlereagh to Belmore Park, throu...

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I used Green Frog Roofing recently. Very professional. We had 2 quotes done and GFR was $100 more than the other over $2,000. However, the other company wanted us to be home and suggested there may be additional costs depending on what they found up there. GFR had already inspected the roof and came...

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Talk to Christian. He has all the gear for his car. I'll let him know.

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Honestly, anyone who catches the 3.48am train is just crazy. Forget the ride

Lol. Agreed.

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After reading that article I can't wait for our roads to be crowded with Skynet Marshmallow Bumper Bots!

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I've never had a great experience with Clarence St.

My shop of choice in the City is Giant. If you speak to Alice, she is very helpful.

I've never had imported parts fixed to a bike though.

What's the new steed?

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Gold. The Robot Apocalypse is still a few years away then.

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1. Peter B
2. Paul M
3. Ben F
4. Steve C
5. Diana M
6. Anthony K

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No problem. I'm hoping to get out on a bike a bit more coming in to Spring.

Yes, it is the bees knees. It's also very easy to use so it will be a short conversation.

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Nice work Stuart...

Looking good Noel!

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Hi Neil, so you no longer need it?

Jon, looks like it's free for you to use then if required.

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Just had a look and Neil's event is on the 1st November. As I imagine he is traveling down a day or so beforehand unfortunately it won't work.

Stuart has an EVOC case though.

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I have one you are welcome to borrow (BIKND - been all over the world with nary a scratch on my bike), however I know that Neil was borrowing it at the start of November.

Provided your dates correlate you are welcome to borrow it.

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Someone can correct me but I thought Swisstop Green was for aluminium and Yellow for carbon? I've used both and the Green on my Pacenti's has been excellent.

The Yellow on my carbons is average but then all braking on carbons is average. And in the wet is non existent.

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Netflix is a wonderful invention.

Christian has managed to connect us to 'Getflix' which allows us to access Netflix in every country that has it. I'll see if he knows a way we can get it to you Ben.

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1. Peter B
2. Paul M
3. Neil
4. Steve C
5. Jo L

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He is a DHBC member too FYI.

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Hi Prashanth, I'm sorry to hear that and I hope the pedestrian is OK. The only advice I can offer is to give Jonathon a ring who is referenced in those two threads: Jonathan Coyle – Senior Associate Level 8, 299 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box 958 Darlinghurst NSW 1300 DX 11529 SYDNEY DOWNTO...

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Are you doing the 142km option Dougie?

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The guys I bought my wheels from, Wheelworks, are hosting a free wheel building session at Rapha Sydney on August 5th: "Would you like to discover how we turn a rim, hub and handful of spokes into a high performance, personalized wheel capable of years of use and abuse? What's Wheelworks lifeti...

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My TT bike in my BIKND bag regularly weighs in at around 23-24kg (the bag is 11kg). On the Sunshine Coast it weighed in at 25kg. $70 later with Virgin for being 2 kilos over after getting through check in in Sydney with no problems. I was very annoyed. I am happy to play by the rules as long as they...

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I'm away. It's my birthday though so have a coffee or two for me.

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I'll be entering.

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Peter B
Paul M
Neil M
Adam W
Jo L

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Laura G
Jonathan C
Nick G
Colin C (will need adult supervision to get over the SHB due to fear of heights)
JoTB - I know the way but may need to be talked in to doing this

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Although you did win free car hire Eleri!

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I will no longer be attending.

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Good to see DHBC is still at the top of the table.

BigFriendlyVegan has been quiet this year.

1 Dulwich Hill 509
2 St George 329
3 Lidcombe 263
4 SUVelo 175
5 Hunter Districts 174
6 Sutherland 151
7 Bicisport 149
8 Penrith 133
9 Bankstown 101

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Just telling them how it is Stuart.

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26th July please! If my vote counts...

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They give out polkadot jerseys to high fundraisers at a lot of charity events. We may well have a member who has one of them squirreled away. I think the Amy Gillet jerseys one year were white-ish with some pink that you may be able to borrow. I'll have a look tonight but I don't think I have much i...

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Spotted Amy Vesty in Tempe Reserve this morning. I yelled but the plants were in the way.

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I'd be up for the second light Andre. Count me in.

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Ah yes... You must always allow most of the day for an Adventure Ride. You never know when 'Bridge to Bridge' might be on and you are stuck on the river bank for 2 hours. Andrew Mattes' knows this too well.

As for the Bundeena Ferry... Let's just say it is a good photo op.

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You are also welcome to borrow mine. It's much better than Stuart's.

It's a BIKND, 4 wheels, blow up sides so it packs down nicely. Not too much dis-assembly of the bike required. You'd be welcome to borrow it in November and save a few $$.

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Spoke too soon Adam, I have family commitments and can only do Waterfall.

Justyn G
Peter B
Paul M
Neil M
Emma S
Adam W
Nick G
Colin C
Andre F
Todd V
Kerry V
Dennis R
Steve C
Michael S
Dave_R
Laura G

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These look great. I'd question the battery life but a good commuter solution:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/di ... ike-lights

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Hi All, Just had a note from a friend to let everyone know that there are 3 steel road plates at the bottom of the Watsons Bay hill just before the sharp turn at the roundabout. Apparently they are raised and pose a risk to cyclists. I would recommend you turn left at Salisbury St tomorrow morning o...

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Hi All, I met someone at a ride last weekend who organises the Hands Across the Water annual charity ride. Next year it is a 500km, 4 day ride through the Victorian Alps in March. It is $500 to enter and you need to raise $2000. For that price you get: Four nights’ accommodation 16/03/16 to 19/03/16...

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ORDERS CLOSED

(For now. There will be additional skin suit ordering opportunities in the months to come.)

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Based on current numbers it will be $180.00.

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Hi All, Cuore have committed to getting the kit ready for the TTT on July 18th. So unfortunately not ready for the start of RAW but hopefully mid-season. We had some colour issues with the first test kit and so weren't willing to put a full order in until it was resolved. Hope you all understand. On...

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Friday sounds good... I can start a group message. Camilla is offline at the moment and Michele is overseas but we'll see how we go.

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Anthony Kenway spotted outside Sideways Cafe in Dulwich Hill on the weekend.

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I can message you Mike? I've budgeted on being at a cafe at about 830-845.

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Me please! And I think Camilla or Michele P might be interested.

Sorry, been meaning to get this organized and haven't been very organized!

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You're still welcome to keep the list going Neil!

1. Neil
2. Andre F

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Greg, we still on for Monday? Shall we start a list for your last ride?

1. Greg
2. Jo

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Oh good one Andre. Thanks for the heads up!

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Emma, traditionally the DHBC Adventure Rides are for anyone who has comfortably completed a few Waterfall's in a row. Generally a no drop ride, they are not training rides but more a meander through parts of Sydney you wouldn't normally ride. And are great fun! I'm in! Peter B Paul M Neil m Emma S A...

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I'm thinking a 28's pace to RNP for those that are interested. Shall we start 2 lists? Stuart is away so we can go nuts...

150KM TBC
1. Dave
2. Peter (maybe)

28's RNP
1. Jo L.

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I'd only suggest all the things you've probably tried.

1. Does he have his profile set to private?
2. If not, do you not get the time bar at the top of his profile with each weeks riding that you can scroll through? I'm just looking at Eleri's profile and I can go back to Jun 2014 on hers (stalker).

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I spotted Geoff Semon on the Cooks River bridge on the Princes Hwy on Sunday morning after all the Waterfall bunches would have been home.

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So Paul could have swapped groups with you after all Craig...

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I won't comment on the ability to convert (I believe it can be done) but do you mind if I ask why you would put 5 year old wheels on your brand new bike?

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Agree Philip. Don't wear leg warmers but I might have to start...

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No Ben. I was 1000, you were 1001 and Mike was 1002.

Now this is 1003.

Nothing else to see here folks...

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I am just posting as it will be the thousandth post on this thread...

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How is that so cheap!!!?

It's the 200 and the new models are out so maybe they are rolling out the old ones.

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Sounds great! Wouldn't miss it so see you there...

We'll be sorry to see you go but hopefully we'll be able to come see you in Townsville for some riding.

France hey...? Doesn't happen to coincide with some cycling race or other?

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Women's ride is on again tomorrow. 530 from the Post Cafe or 6am from the Randwick Gates.

We go the Slowies route so I can also pick you up on the way.

New riders are welcome and encouraged!

Watch this space if the weather is looking dodgy.

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Perfect Emma. That gives us a full team if I can persuade Michele P.

I haven't done much about accommodation or anything yet.

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Some Eastern Suburbs cycling businesses are hosting a 'No Holds Barred' Q&A with Stuart O'Grady. For... Get this. $1,000.00 per person. It cost $200.00 to listen to Jens who, as far as we know, was clean throughout his entire career with many entertaining stories to boot. Not to mention the chan...

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Stuart picked that one early...

But yes, wonderful food and wine. We chose the set menu for the 6 of us and it was excellent. We did find 2 hairs in the lamb which nearly choked me but the staff were very good about it and we got a few bottle of champagne.

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I'm a maybe. Night out at 4Fourteen on Saturday so will see how I pull up.

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I did also notice the absence of the 'two light' debate Anthony. But they are testing the individual lights on their merit and for my mind, being seen is more important commuting in Sydney. Which is not to say that 'seeing' is not important but I think most of these lights would do that reasonably w...

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OK, so the nerd in me has copied and pasted this table into Excel so I can filter by visibility. The top 5 lights by visibility are: FRONT Full Beam Trail Torch $359.00 www.fullbeam.com.au Lezyne Macro Drive front $74.95 monzaimports.com.au Moon Mask front $59.95 Cyclewest Agencies <cwa@bigpond.net....

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If anyone has a spare 3.5 hours, this is an interesting read:

https://rideonmagazine.com.au/top-150-b ... cKUg%3D%3D

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A few Tweets later and I have been advised to change the language from 'English (US)' to 'British English' as that should default everything to km and m.

And it has!

Clearly English has to be specified as 'British' lest we confuse those poor Americans.

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I am with Premium but not sure. It just came up in the News Feed.

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After successfully Tweeting them, they answered that their metric release will be out shortly.

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Has anyone noticed the new 'Local' guide on Strava? I've had a look through and it's a great tool. Especially if you travel for work etc. or even looking for new rides and runs around the city. Marginally disappointed all the ride and run distances are in miles and climbing is in feet. If it was tru...

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There are HEAPS of new models on the pipeline. Check out DC Rainmaker.

Alternatively, if you want to save a few $$ and are happy with second hand head to Bicycle Market on Facebook. So many people are upgrading and onselling their old models that you'll find a good deal.

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Great result Bro! I think you should all be proud of racing in such tough conditions.

I think you'll find that our most dominating female rider, Amy Vesty, was racing in Cootamundra. And beating some of the boys.

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Haha. It is Mike, no doubt. But even I can't see the point in holding on to this one when it is too big for me.

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I may come but will decide tomorrow. If I do I will drive and can take other people as long as they are taller than me and can bikes on the car.

I think that includes everyone in the club.

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You still need to upload to Photobucket then copy the URL across from there. You can do that on your phone pretty easily but does involve switching between screens.

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P.S. Dog not included. Added for scale.

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Here are some photos: http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/joskinner28/9F536A0A-B375-4112-ACCC-66066F98383B_zps8b1oeglo.jpg http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/joskinner28/438AAB1F-3694-45EE-9EF7-DE1224D93A13_zps7vsrpmjf.jpg http://i1091.photobucket.com/albums/i382/joskinner28/5E35A04D-2C3A...

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The only way I am allowed N+1 is if I sell my old TT bike. Perfect chance to grab yourself a bargain with the TTT championships coming up! The specs are as follows: Shimano Ultegra components Profile Ozero base bar and Profile T3+ aero bar Shimano R501 wheels SRAM Red 165mm BB30 Crankset New rear br...

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Thanks all. I got rid of my hi-vis vest a while ago. Just annoying to ride in and the velcro made my knicks go fuzzy. I certainly look out for cyclists while driving and keep an eye out for what works. 2 rear lights gets a definite tick from me. While I certainly give cyclists with no lights a wide ...

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Spotted Donna Meehan this morning. Not quite DHBC spotted but an honourable mention.

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