Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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The Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club has been registered. In the next couple of days I'll try and update the page with some recent photos and some more personalised information about the club. Todd, go ahead and join! Dougie, if the website allows it, it would be great for Andrew (and yourself) to join the...

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Bananas are cheap now - only $5 p/kg!

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I'm away both those weekends and ride a 52cm Avanti Road Bike (you know the one...)

He is welcome to borrow it... Though no doubt he will need to lift the seat up slightly...

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We have just hit the $17K mark!

Thank you for your support everyone...

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How did you go with the whole 'Australian Standards' thing?

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53. A bogan cycling tan that makes shopping for clothes ever so slightly more difficult!
54. Making new friends as an adult that is usually nigh on impossible once one has left Uni.

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Hi Todd, as Weiyun has said, just jump on. They don't check your start time, it is just their attempt to manage the crowds. I would advise against starting at 7:30 as you will get caught behind a lot of families and kids...

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Thanks Stuart. I'll jump on!

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Would anyone be interested in the Ride to Conquer Cancer on October 12th and 13th, 2012? It's not for another 12 months but looks to be good fun. It's 200km over 2 days and the event will set up tents to stay in overnight as well as cater for meals etc. Expensive you might think? No, only $50.00. Ho...

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Are there women's and mens knicks? Or all the same? I'd be a M in women's but am thinking a S in men's?

Bib knicks $120
S JoTheBuilder
M Dougie
L MikeC (1)
XL

Skin suit (specify long or short sleeve) $160
S
M
L MikeC (1 long sleeve)
XL

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I play AFL Thursday nights. But if we have a full team I will try and sub myself out...

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Is anyone interested in meeting at Marrickville Rd Cafe at 5:30 and making our way to the meeting point?

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Disappointed to be missing this one... No chance with my current employment.

Do you think there will be a photo opportunity? Would love to see the DHBC red interspersed with the black and white.

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Nice ride report Eleri. Haha... Yes, Aimee and I had a lot to catch up on! And they do say you are burning fat if you can talk while you are exercising. I'm off to Japan in a couple of weeks so needed the lowdown on Keiren frames... 8) Aimee, Camilla, Andrew and I left at the Audley exit to go into ...

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I love my Costal hat too. And I was also pleasantly surprised that my head was not too hot at any stage of the ride...

Thanks again Lizanne for organising. They were a wonderful addition to our outfits.

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So... weirdly enough it would appear I have picked up a kidney infection. Is this a common cycling affliction from dehydration or something?!

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Great day out!! Thank you to Simon for your fantastic organisation. To Kevin and Jess for the support car 'just in case'. To Tim for always keeping an eye out to make sure I was OK. To Camilla for being a 'non snoring' roomie. And to Pete for his encouragement. And to everyone else for a great days ...

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I'm available too! I'm in...

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Sounds good. See you at Ashfield at 1pm...

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There are indeed track works between Kingsgrove and East Hills. East Hills is 20km from Marrickville so we could potentially ride there. The Wolli Creek train will be at East Hills at 1:31pm.

Suggestions anyone?

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Camilla, I will do some track work research... 1. Driver- The Bike Shoppe Brekkie 2. Simon Llewellyn -The Bike Shoppe Brekkie, coffee 3. Jessica Llewellyn - The Highland Fling Brekkie (with poached eggs and no butter), Coffee 4. Nathan 5. Michael Clement - Free Range Eggs - scrambled on toasted turk...

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Could be a plan Lizanne. What time do you think you'll be going through? Not sure about the track tonight as I'm nursing a hell of a cold after swimming in the 16 degree Hunter River yesterday! So I've looked up the train timetable and the best station (near Marrickville) is Wolli Creek. There is a ...

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Is anyone catching the train down on Saturday? There aren't many trains to Bundanoon itself so might have to get off at Moss Vale and ride there which is approximately 20km.

I'm thinking of leaving shortly after lunch and arriving mid afternoon.

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A few of us are doing the Gong RIde to raise money for the MS Society... That's a good start?

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We've nearly hit our fundraising goal... If anyone would like to join the team, or simply donate, head here:
http://register.gongride.org.au/2011-Sy ... cycle+Club

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Apparently there is racing at the Bicycle Film Festival too on the 8th Oct? I don't know too much about it but apparently last year a girl won 3 bikes because there were no other ladies around. Of course, she might have just been very quick. I can't make it but someone else can?

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That has also happened to me too. But when I waved my blonde hair around and played innocent female they let me off with a warning.

If you go on to the RTA website you can order a Bike Rack number plate for about $30 or so. Pretty easy to do and I have not been pulled up since.

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See you there!

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Congratulations everyone!

Are there are pics of the podium?

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That ride report makes me disappointed (read: thankful) that I missed it!

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I'd love to be there but can't miss the Swans...

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Yes I did! Well, Stuart did... I figured it was becoming a little more recognisable.

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It's in the diary!

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Change of plans... I'm in. And looks like it rounds off the numbers. Looking forward to the Gladesville Bridge!

1. Stuart
2. Eleri *
3. Jeremy
4. Camilla *
5. Dougie
6. Ian (Karzie)
7. Adam
8. Jo the Builder

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Hi Lizanne,

I have also not given you money! Is it worth private messaging the people involved with your bank details? Then those of us who are technologically astute can zap it across...

Jo

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I've just spotted someone on Railway St in Chatswood wearing a DHBC jersey but I didn't get a chance to see who it was. I'm quite interested in finding out though as I've only just moved to Chatswood for work and would be interested in knowing his route back to the Inner West!

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Yes, spotted you too Lizanne! Wasn't it about 1 in the afternoon? Breakfast?

I was heading home after work to sleep...

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Thanks Weiyun! I have my Senior First Aid through work... Stuart mentioned that when we were chatting about it.

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Haha... I was also trying to work it out Jo!

Although I'm still trying to work out Tim's post.

And I enrolled in the course today so it's all a goer!

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I can't make this one. Disappointing... Would have been perfect to make the step up to 160km! Next time...

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Thanks for those words Stuart. I think I will still enrol, even if I don't get endorsement from the club. I think it will only add to my new-found love of cycling and information database anyway and if I eventually get a chance to be a ride leader, I will grab the opportunity with both hands (gotta ...

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Hi All, There is a Cycle Skills Course being run by Cycling NSW out at Dunc Gray Velodrome on 22nd October 2011. As far as I understand it, a Cycle Skills certificate will allow you to be a ride leader at Slowies, Waterfall or the Adventure Rides. There are a number of ride leaders throughout the cl...

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Haha. The alternative was to leave Stuart on the platform until the rest of the group came along at 5pm.

And it was only $7.80.

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Just before I bailed at the Gong... But a great day out! Thanks for organising Eleri and Mike!

I felt I deserved an afternoon nap but I ended up sleeping for 4 hours...!

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Thanks Eleri, see you all then...

Money also for the potential train ticket.

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A midget with a yo-yo?! Victoria, if the adventure ride is called off I will also be happy to help!

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I don't think it could be all that fast... I ride to work at that time in the city and the buses are already starting to bank up...

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Given the weather forecast, it might end up being none of the above...!

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Sorry Amy! I won't be able to do this after all as I now have a hens weekend that weekend. As I am a bridesmaid it will be difficult to get out of it! And lets face it, a weekend of champagne is a welcome alternative...

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I was not much of a rider until I bought my Avanti Questa 2.0. It's amazing, I love it, and would definitely recommend it (I bought it over the Roubaix).

Apologies if Endeavour Cycles does not stock Avanti.

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Have you thought about raising money for charity at the same time? You could set something up on everydayhero.com.au and then that in itself would draw some support and possibly even riders who might come with you?

Just a thought!

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1. Lizanne- Small/meduim
2. Mike - Large/XLarge
3. Tim - Medium
4. Peter T - 2x small/medium
5. Andrew B - small/medium
6. Eleri - small/medium
7. Alex D - small/medium
8. Mark L- small/medium
9. Jo Skinner - small/medium

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Sounds good! Nice negotiation work Simon. Their muffins are amazing - no comparison in Sydney (that I know of!)

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Amy, I'm aiming to do it but will only go down for the weekend too... I have a car with plenty of room for bikes so you should have that option.

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Is this the one Jo would have mentioned on Sunday morning? Looks great but think it might be a little too big for me...

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Thanks for organizing Lizanne. All sounds good to me!

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35km at Slowies and 42km today = 77km and a night at RAW... 1. Mike 2468 2. Lizanne 1033km 3. Julio 510km 4. James F 492km 7. Jo Skinner 404km 6. Tim Llewellyn 350 7. Eleri 327km 8. Dougie 282km 9. Andrew B 272km 10. Adrian 233km 11. Simon L 173km 12. Amy V 156km 13. Jessica Rainbow 88kms 14. Caitli...

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The Hillbrick... The Colnago has vertical dropouts so won't work. I wouldn't have bought the Hillbrick otherwise...

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How hot does it get? Or being in an alpine region does it keep the temps down?

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30km commute. 3 starts at the track tonight... All squared up between us Eleri! 1. Mike 2194 2. Lizanne 1033km 3. Julio 510km 4. James F 462km 5. Tim Llewellyn 350 6. Eleri 327km 7. Jo Skinner 327km 8. Andrew B 272km 9. Adrian 233km 10. Simon L 173km 11. Dougie 162km 12. Amy V 156km 13. Jessica Rain...

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30km commute and a night at RAW... 1. Mike 2102 2. Lizanne 685km 3. Julio 510km 4. James F 462km 5. Tim Llewellyn 350 6. Jo Skinner 297km 7. Andrew B 272km 8. Eleri 247km 9. Adrian 233km 10. Simon L 173km 11. Dougie 162km 12. Amy V 156km 13. Jessica Rainbow 88kms 14. Caitlin 20km White Jersey (U/18’...

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I think perhaps attitudes to cycling all round might take a turn for the better:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/tour- ... 6100802901

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Now I have a fixie waiting in the wings I will also rock up with my $$!

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Sounds good! Did you guys organise any kind of fundraisers or was it more just contacting family and friends?

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Haha... Got me there Lizanne. Was trying to imply the MTB didn't count as I bought it last year... :wink: Meanwhile, the lady I bought the bike off, Sally, runs the Bargo Bike Bug. They do rides on the weekends and she said we are all welcome to head down and join them for a ride. Lots of long, quie...

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Well I technically bought my MTB last year so... 2.5

You guys are a bad influence...

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Hi All,

Got it. Went for a ride with Sally (the owner) for a couple of km's and it was a beautiful ride... So now it is taking pride of place in my lounge.

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I NEVER stay up on a school night... Looks like I have to make an exception!

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And the novices Tim! I know we didn't really set the velodrome alight but we're getting there...! We also seem to be regularly up against men who are obviously very good cyclists, have just never ridden on the track...

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I'm on the team...

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Good to know Eleri... I was wondering the same thing as Noel but thought I would be too inexperienced.

I will get my thinking hat on for any month no one takes up...

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Got delayed by the Swans...

Definitely this Sunday!

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Attended RAW for the first time: 7 points 30km of riding. Poor effort, I didn't get on the bike over the weekend... 1. Mike 1431k 2. Lizanne 589km 3. James F 357km 4. Julio 350km 5. Tim Llewellyn 310 7. Jo Skinner 267km 7. Eleri 247km 8. Adrian 177km 9. Simon L 173kms 10. Dougie 162km 11. Amy V 156k...

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Thanks Joe! Turns out I can't register as an individual either so lets hope entries don't sell out before the 22nd...

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I didn't do it last year so don't have a priority code. I can't enter until July 22nd unless I have one. Does anyone have one?

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Bit late here but happy to be Captain! Will go on now and check it out...

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Thanks Lizanne!! Gotta keep it up...

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Another 25km commute... Certainly gets me out of bed on mornings I generally wouldn't! 1. Mike 998k 2. Lizanne 537kms 3. Julio 350km 4. Tim Llewellyn 235 5. Jo Skinner 237km 6. James F 230km 7. Eleri 190km 8. Adrian 177km 9. Simon L 173ms 10. Dougie 162k 11. Amy V 156km 12. Andrew B 199kms 13. Jessi...

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Just a 25km commute today... 1. Mike 865k 2. Lizanne 329kms 3. Julio 305km 4. James F 230km 5. Jo Skinner 212km 6. Tim Llewellyn 205 7. Eleri 190km 8. Simon L 173ms 9. Dougie 162k 10. Amy V 156km 11. Adrian 137km 12. Andrew B 199kms 13. Jessica Rainbow 88kms White Jersey (U/18’s or C25): 1. Jo Skinn...

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I've contacted the seller and have arranged to have a look at it next Sunday... Will report back! Might even bring it home with me...

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Really Big Things...

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I might come and watch as I have no idea on bike gearings and it will be a good chance to learn! Anyone know what gear the pink bike carries?

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Does DHBC enter a team? Definitely interested!

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Haha... I like that. Jo the Builder it is!

I am in!

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Hope I'm using the latest list! Adrian E: 11:35am... 55km commute. 1 point for a start on Monday night at the track. I'm away this weekend so killing myself with my commute as I can't make Waterfall! 1. Mike 320k 2. Lizanne 195kms 3. Jo Skinner 187kms 4. Amy V 156km 5. Julio 140km 6. Adrian 137km 7....

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I saw that one too. Bondi Beach!

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I got deleted!! Thanks Julio. So here are my points again: 30km yesterday. 1 Eastern Suburbs Hill 77km Waterfall today. 500m climbed. 25km to Balmain. There do not appear to be any points for the Lilyfield Hill, but I reckon it deserves 1! KMs Competition: 1. Amy V 156km 2. Mike 155k 3. Jo Skinner 1...

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My own 30km ride this afternoon... 1 Eastern Suburbs Hill... Hoping to put a few more on at Waterfall tomorrow. And we're off! KMs Competition: 1. Jessica Rainbow 45kms 2. Adrian 72k 3. Lizanne 44km 4. Mike 37k 5. Dougie 32k 6. Jo Skinner 30km 7. Simon L 29 kms 8. Tim L 25kms 9. Amy V 15km White Jer...

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Haha... I'm in the market for both at this stage!

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Excuse my ignorance but this is a fixie? I'm after one of a similar size...

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Bummer. Went for it. Missed it.

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Who is the cheaper with? That's with DHL and Australia Post don't post items over 105cm...

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We're looking at about $250 to courier unless anyone knows a cheaper/easier way to do it? Mt. Gambier is about 4 hours from Adelaide.

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I'm considering it as a track bike Eleri. I completely misread the description, it is a 51cm so it's a good size for me I think. Trying to work out courier costs now so will update when I've found it out. The price is holding steady on eBay...

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I'm considering it Lizanne depending on what it goes for... Update in a couple of hours?

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Just re-read it... She'll post it! Anyone know how much that might be? And is 49cm too small if I ride a 52cm?

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Awwww man... That's awesome!

But it's pick up only in SA!!

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No shame in winning the ladies grade... There were some fine women bringing up the rear!

And my aim is to not be quite so last next time! Can only improve from that position.

My first ever Omnium. Thanks everyone and to Simon for organizing...

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Haha... I understand now! WAG it is...

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Haha... I just noticed your posts about being WAGless and HUBless Camilla! I would be happy to be your honorary 'HUB' or 'WAG' (you can choose!) for the purposes of this excercise to try and get our points up...

Jo

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