Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Huw

I had a rough night last night with some gastro problem. Not sure what it is - am taking at least the morning off from work. I may not make it to track tonight. Sorry.

Huw

I do prefer having lower gears to spin up climbs - I definitely find that a more "pleasant" way to do it than totally mashing out. All that mashing just ends up as acid interference/damage in the muscles which I find takes its toll over a long ride. Have made the decision to stick with the...

Huw

Sounds good. I had meant to suggest a long ride this Sunday. Thanks Eugen for organising and Lindsay for relaying this. I'll be there. Will probably bring my Zefal "Magnum" bidons we got in Paris. They hold a litre each and should be just the shot for a long warm day like Sunday's shaping ...

Huw

It's difficult to tell.

Huw

My uncle Dave rode the Grafton back in the late 80s. He was living in Grafton, doing 750 km a week training for the 6 weeks prior, but overtrained and was bedridden for three days before the race with a virus. For him it was a very long day - strong westerlies, and run in the winter back then - but ...

Huw

Sorry I didn't post a reply to this strand until now. Yes, I'm still planning to go, and can give Adrian a lift (Adrian, just let me know where to pick you up, or you could catch train to Petersham and leave from my place right near the station). I'm not sure what time I'll need to pick you up, cert...

Huw

OK, now I'm home I checked my bike. I actually have 11-25T sprockets already, not 11-23T as I thought.

Perhaps I'll be fine. Perhaps not . . .

I sure would like some lower gears for local rides, though!

Huw

Question 4: Which is older, DHBC or Campagnolo?

Huw

That's a good point, Weiyun. This looks like it'd be the cheapest way to get a lower gear (as long as I don't have to get a longer-cage rear derailleur!). I stuck this graph together to compare the gear options I was thinking about. Essentially, a different cassette is a better option than a new cra...

Huw

Seeking thoughts on gear options for the Grafton. I'm currently running 53-39 chainrings with an 11-23 rear cluster, and decided on the weekend (while riding the steep side of Audley weir) that this just doesn't give me low enough gears on the hills. If I'm gonna survive the Grafton, I think I need ...

Huw

1. G Pappas, or some girl who ate too many bacon and egg wraps
2. The fastest track bike in the universe
3. Anyone with a beard bigger than Lindsay's

Huw

You can download some chapters from the book from Italy (a.k.a. the cabbage-leaf book) here.

Huw

I believe Simon runs an 81, corresponding to the number of hours it will take us to finish the Grafton to Inverell.

I'm hoping to run a 76 on my fixie. 76 is both the year of my birth and the number of knee reconstructions I would need if I ever hit a cadence of 260 rpm.

Huw

I was just now sniffing the musty vaults of the Sheldon Brown web empire (let us not speak of the work I have neglected), and stumbled across some interesting anecdotes from fixie converts. This guy Steve Johnson was recalling the book from Italy , spoken about in hushed tones (I imagine) among the ...

Huw

Actually, Simon rode really well in the sprint on Friday night. It was a three lapper, but the resemblance to a traditional Tempe leadout finishes right there. Those guys in Div 1 set out hard right from the gun - there's no cruisin' around at the top of the track - it's pretty much down to business...

Huw

Oh yeah - it was a sweet sweet morning to sleep in. When I was lucid enough to focus on the clock, it said "10:25". We'd already have been at Cafe Bobo's talkin' bollocks by then!

Huw

Geoff, you've demonstrated true sprinting flair. What a sweet win!

Looks like you were really putting the power down, and caught the RBCC rider up right at the line? Excellent stuff.

Huw

I woke up at 5:30 and heard rain - I didn't even get out of bed, figuring that everyone else would make a similar decision.

Huw

I think someone should show the badge to Lionel, and ask his opinion. Simon?

Huw

I have much respect for Lionel - both for his former world-class track successes, and the the amount of time he currently spends helping plebs like us. He is a cornerstone of Tempe and if my attendance there and at Dunc Gray was anything like his, I'd be a much better rider. I mean no disrespect, bu...

Huw

Grant, where did you get the rollers from?

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Adrian, Glenno, when will we see y'all trackside?

Huw

Wait, what is the Autobus? Is this Al's van? Or are we hiring a bus with automatic transmission?

Huw

Did Lionel ride in the '56 games? I thought it was just the '52 Helsinki.

If only the '52, does this make it a fake? Or was someone running a campaign to get him to the '56?

Can you imagine Lionel sweet-talking officials from Cycling Australia to try and make it into the squad? No, neither can I.

Huw

I'm sorry guys, but I think I'll pass on this one, at least tonight. Recent feedback from loved ones suggests I'm pushing total ride time commitments to near max, at least in the current climate (i.e. wait till they acclimatise, then increase ride time?). I'm riding to work at least on Tuesdays and ...

Huw

I'd be very surprised if Geoff fitted a 54 cm frame. Just one glance at those powerful, sculpted pins stickin' up in the air from the pavement of the Sutho garage screams "56 or bigger!" I could also be wrong. Mike, sounds like you've got the argument down pat - when are you getting a new ...

Huw

I'm shocked.

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No, unfortunately.

Huw

Sorry about that Mike. Hope it heals quickly.

Huw

Sorry everyone for that photo. Particularly for how crazy that guy looks. Mike, I'm not sure about using that bottom bracket, though I guess it is a possibility. It actually cleaned up a bit better than I thought it would, though I'd definitely get some new bearings - the ones in there have lots of ...

Huw

I know this is gonna haunt me forever, but how about this photo?

Huw

1. Sunday, 29th July Cost = $0 With my girlfriend away, I finally got the chance to spend some quality time with the attractive piece of steel that Lindsay and Mike found for me on Monday this week. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1437/1013353538_35abd462e7.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1368/10...

Huw

It all started the day Lindsay and Mike went to a bike recycling place. Well, they found an old yellow steel road frame that they knew would be perfect for some bigger guy who'd recently mentioned wanting to build a fixie (OK, me). Well, that cold winter's night at the track, I got an early Christma...

Huw

Now all I need is some fluffy digi-dice hanging from the sidebar! (OK, don't do that).

My surname is "Morgan" in case you wanted to add that.

Huw

Mike, you just earned yourself a GOLD STAR. Well done!

Huw

Simon, I was wondering whether you can pimp my profile with some SPARKLY PINK TEXT.

I was thinking action photos, but I have another good non-action photo which I scored last week with Keith Oliver. I quite like it.

Huw

Simon, sounds like a good idea and I'm happy to contribute. I don't have too many photos - some of training at Tempe which have appeared on this page. We could purchase some from actionsnaps possibly? Occupation: Forest scientist How you came to ride the track: After joining DHBC, I was told about o...

Huw

I'm very keen to do this ride. I used to live in Grafton as a kid, on the way out of town toward the range. I have memories of going to see the bunches ride up into the hills, and thinking how great it would be to ride that one day. It looks like the time has finally come! I also have an uncle (Uncl...

Huw

People stopped telling me I looked like Pat Cash about 4 years ago. I daren't ask who I remind them of these days. I expect they weigh up how agitated I would get if they said what it was and then they err on the side of caution. http://www.sharoncolon.com/country/tamw2005/tomk959.jpg I may be happy...

Huw

The ongoing problems with doping and cheating in cycling are a real shame - so many teams and individuals have been caught this year during the race. Who can tell who else in the peloton is cheating? Is it only a matter of time before each hot-n-cold stage winner, like Vino, will slip up and be caug...

Huw

I don't think I've found any definite info about entries, but think I've picked up that you simply enter on the day. Is this true? Is there an online entry form?

Huw

Friday night was great fun. Hard work, but great fun. I was most impressed with the velodrome. For anyone in the club who is considering track and track racing, getting to ride at Dunc Gray is a fantastic experience. You get to ride in an amazing environment amongst a bunch of friendly riders, a str...

Huw

I would like to add my best wishes to all the Aussies, continuing or injured. I feel bad for McEwen who must have seen the writing on the wall despite a huge day of effort. Unnerving and saddening to hear of injuries to O'Grady and Rogers. As Geoff expressed, my best wishes to Cadel and Simon for th...

Huw

Whatever Cancellara was doing, he was doing it right and his hands were on the hoods. Weiyun, I do feel redeemed to some extent.

Huw

Simon, I thought you said you weren't convinced of the quality of the sprinting? Your passions seemed to be quite clearly aroused by what you've seen this year. I too was super-impressed at McEwen's win the other night, which I was lucky enough to see live. I've been sad to see that in the last coup...

Huw

Hi everyone!

Is there anything happening Sat nite?

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