Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

humanbeing · Re: Cruisey RNP 5.30am Saturday 14/09/2013 Not looking very nice, back to bed.

Not looking very nice, back to bed.

humanbeing · Re: Cruisey RNP 5.30am Saturday 14/09/2013 O righto

O righto

humanbeing

forecast just got worse. on the plus side - it got better for sunday if 1. my cold stays very mild; and 2. the weather looks ok i'll probably be there. if I am not - do not wait for me - as I may also just decide to sleep in what with my cold and the forecast and all Sunday's weather sounds not too...

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Always optimistic!
BOM reads as 50/50 to me. So if I wake up and it's not too bad I'll go

humanbeing · Re: Cruisey RNP 5.30am Saturday 14/09/2013 Next time Dougie, watch this space.

Next time Dougie, watch this space.

humanbeing

I'm going for a cruisey spin through RNP early Saturday entering at Waterfall and exiting at Audley. 28s/cruisey middies pace regroup at the top of the hills.
5.30am Marrickville Rd Cafe/The Marrick.
1. Peter Bownes

humanbeing

Thanks Alex, Andrew, Cameron, Christian, jo, Phil & Phil D.
That was fun, have a great ride.
Peter

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1. JoTheBuilder
2. Stuart
3. Rajiv (most likely)
4. Andrew H
5. Peter Bownes

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Some conversation was had at the cafe post Waterfall today, 8/09 re. logistics of getting the train to Berry. As of 8/09 trains are running and no trackwork. http://www.sydneytrains.info/timetables/index.htm#landingPoint The train departs Central at 5.19am from the country train platforms. Train sto...

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Sorry, I have to work Saturday. Peter sad

1. Noel
2. Robert (the orange helmet will be by Bestic st. At 5:40)
3. Andrewm

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Bring on those hills!
1. Noel
2. Robert (the orange helmet will be by Bestic st. At 5:40)
3. Peter Bownes

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... and I'm into yoga

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It's only water Marc

Have a great ride,
Peter

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Score

Have a great ride,
Peter

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Andrew M at 5.10am turning into Cleveland from City Rd as I took my partner to the salt mines.
4 members of the NRS, I think John and Alex were there, heading into Galston Gorge as we headed out towards Bobbin Head at about 10am.
Have a great ride and enjoy the exhibition Andrew,
Peter

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You missed a great ride Andrew! Underestimated the distance, turned out to be 170km from Marrickville. Even further for some! Thanks Anna, Phil and Robert for making it such a great day. http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/humanbeinglawnmower/IMG_2085_zpsb02a38a5.jpg http://i1133.photobucket.co...

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Righto, depart MRC 6am Saturday 31/08 - 5 Gorges Marrickville - Bobbin Head - Berowra Waters - Galston Gorge - Bobbin Head - Akuna Bay - Marrickville. Approx 160km 7/8 hours, cruisey middies/fast 28 pace, regroup at the top of hills and a meal break somewhere nice. Have a great ride, List 1. Peter B...

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John Mason at Tamarama on the Randwick Botany 5 Hills ride.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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No worries Anna, next week can be a later start if you guys want to come north. And I'm always open to adjusting the start time of a ride if we can get more starters - the more the merrier.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

Cheers guys, great ride on a beautiful morning!

humanbeing

12 mountain top finishes - that floats my boat

Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

Relax Andrew, the ride home is cool. If we return via the highway you can keep pace with the traffic, otherwise Andrew M can lead us on his tour of the north's cycling infrastructure which always returns us safe and sound and stress free.

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The Beasts - a few hundred metres from home!

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Any interest in riding the 4 Gorges leaving Marrickville Road Cafe at 5.30am Saturday the 24th?
It's about 130km return and we should be back about 11am, pace will be cruisey middies and regrouping at the top of the hills.
Have a great ride.
1. Peter Bownes

humanbeing

Bon voyage Eleri,
Ride safe!!

humanbeing

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

I will train in preparation for this ride!

4 Gorges - Saturday 24/08

humanbeing

Sorry I'm a late scratching, sick as a dog!Adventure rides and I aren't getting on :? ***The list of awesomeness (except the first one)**** Mike C [considering his gearing] Anthony K (Does not feel very awesome but needs hill training) Phil D (sucker for punishment) Andrew H (have heard the legends ...

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List
1. Peter Bownes

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http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/humanbeinglawnmower/tumblr_mkrf2mVLaB1s7y7ofo1_500_zpsb0523817.jpg In preparation for The Fitz Challenge, 138 km 2300 m elevation http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/berry-to-bowral-via-kangaroo-valley-macquarie-pass Sunday September 15 Train departs Centra...

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Lizanne on a fixie at Tamarama.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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Yeah what happened Andrew? I saw you off the bike at the bottom of the climb looking at your back wheel. Needless to say you flew past me up the hill once you sorted out the problem.

humanbeing

The things I learnt in my first road race. That descent scared the living crap out of me. Riding solo at the back of a race is very lonely. Turning around and realizing you're towing the half dozen people you've caught and passed in the last 20 km is irritating. No matter how unfortunate the circums...

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Sunday the 18th August I believe

****The list of awesomeness (except the first one)****
Mike C [considering his gearing]
Peter Bownes [love the wall]

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Eleri, Michelle, Pia & Peter T(official photographer) in Centennial Park after the filming for Cycling Central.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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Great morning, great ride.
Thanks everyone

humanbeing

Pull the other one!

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That's Sunday isn't it? Going both days

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Heading through the park cruisey middies/fast 28 pace leaving the cafe at 6am, Saturday 3/08/13. Probably enter the park at Audley, exit at Waterfall and could even be persuaded to take in "the wall".
1. Peter Bownes

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Adrian, Phil & Stuart on the MC Hills ride this morning. I tagged along from Vaucluse to Bondi Junction.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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1. Noel
2. Peter

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I plan to not come last?

humanbeing

That's a good deal!
11 speed will work on a 9 or 10 speed hub.
If it ain't broke etc.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

I'm entering, got room for a person and a bike in the vehicle.
Peter

humanbeing

Cheers Dougie, that remains to be seen but I'm not going to die wondering

Peter

humanbeing

I'm interested but I've not been in a road race before, am I still able to enter and/or would I just get in the way?
I do have a race license.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

What dilemma? You will go to Sleep. You will think about doing Fitz next year.

Yes, but I've seem Om and High On Fire this year

humanbeing

Just realised...
Legendary Stoner Rock band Sleep are playing at Manning Bar on the evening of Sunday October 27.
This is a dilemma
Peter

humanbeing

Registered for the Extreme last night (21/07)
Training commences Tuesday morning.
Too stupid to be worried.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

Pilates seems fairly similar to yoga though I'm no expert - different strokes for different folks.
As for cost, it is what it is. I'm not sure what other yoga schools charge.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

wasn't me, would of been Mark L and Paul A

Oops - I get peoples names confused sometimes, sorry.

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Marrickville Yoga Centre is offering a "Yoga For Athletes" workshop on Friday, August 9, 5.30 - 7pm. Cost $25 Bookings essential. The workshop will cater to issues specific to sportspeople and no yoga experience is required. For more info: http://www.marrickvilleyoga.com.au and to receive ...

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A veritable smorgasbord of DHBC Team Time Triallers @ Centennial Park this morning. Dougie, Cam, Adam, Mike C, Paul?, John M & Marc R. Dougie seemed to have unleashed a bit too much furry and was seen struggling to get it back in the cage for a couple of laps. Have a great ride, bon chance and m...

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Awesome!
Did you enjoy your experience on the wall, Anna?
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

How was the ride?

Pretty good, everyone looks happy in the picture because it's before the wall.
Thanks Andrew, Anthony, Eleri, Phil & Robert for a great ride.
Peter

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No worries Robert, we'll keep an eye out.
Peter

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I love reading but it eats into my riding time.

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Adrian E doing the City Of Sydney Bikewise thing at the Redfern end of Wilson St.
Thanks for the coffee and the sage bike advice.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

You definitely should... Especially if you enjoyed the Gillard/KRudd saga!

Not sure if that's much of a recommendation

humanbeing

I must have a look at/read this "Game Of Thrones" thing.

humanbeing

I do a lot of following. Up hills, along flats, down hills.

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Departing MRC 5.30am Saturday, 13/07/2013 - Cruisey Middies/Fast 28 pace waiting at the top of climbs Entering the Royal National Park at Loftus, south to Otford then climbing :twisted: up to Helensburgh and north along the Old Princess Hwy. 112 km return from Marrickville takes about 4.5 hours. 1. ...

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Looks like the only way I'm going to get a ferry ride this weekend

Bring a kettle so you can make a cuppa while you're waiting for me.

1. James R
2. Philip (because he will go)
3. Andrewm (knows the way)
4. John H
5. Peter Bownes (knows the way too)

humanbeing

Watch this space

Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

There does seem to be a lack of interest.
Maybe we should postpone until ... I don't know, any ideas.
Peter

humanbeing

Still keen to do this ride, I guess without a qualified ride leader then this will not be a sanctioned club ride. Anyway the plan is still to depart MRC at 6am, ride to Bundeena through the RNP (enter at Waterfall), enjoy a tasty beverage and perhaps a snack at Bundeena, catch the ferry to Cronulla ...

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Lizanne in Centennial having a chat whilst secret time trial training was being undertaken.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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Mike,
I'm more than happy to host this ride this Sunday, 7th July, leaving Marrickville Road Cafe at 6am.
Do I need to be a qualified ride leader?
Peter

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I'm up for that. See you 5.15am at the cafe, though I'll be going to work afterwards not returning to Marrickville.
Peter

Obligatory list
1. Eleri
2. Peter Bownes

humanbeing

All other roads in RNP will be open. Waterfall used to get closed sometimes prior to the bridge being put in, nowadays its good. Of course we're not even crossing Audley Weir :? Although once I did on the bike while there was a car abandoned with water up to the doors. Here's hoping for a respite f...

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Heard on the radio Audley Weir was closed a couple of days ago.
Anyway to find out information about that and other conditions in the park?
Peter

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Fear not Andrew, I'm getting all the rain your missing. And loving it!
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

.... in torrential rain.

Nope, no rain this morning.
Makes me wish I'd got up earlier and done some km's

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Adrian E heading down Alice St, Newtown whilst I headed up this morning.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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1. Mike - drinks coffee
2. Jo - still on standard crankset
3. Stuart - RNP Loop Only (Audley weir permitting; otherwise Waterfall In & Out).
4. Todd Vogel - addicted to good coffee (Coffee Alchemy in Marrickville)
5. Rajiv
6. Peter Bownes - likes a ferry ride

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Or bulk up your order with the best saddle going, at only $199 http://www.bikebug.com/saddles-selle-smp-lite-209-saddle-p-3327.html I'll see your saddle and raise you... http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/humanbeinglawnmower/team_professional_s_chrome_brown_w375_h275_vamiddle_jc95__6800613619...

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Started raining as we pulled out of Marrickville, got wet but it was dry from Captain Cooks Bridge through the ride until the ominous dark clouds to the east found us at Brighton and we got wet again which made us forget how cold we were. Stopped for coffee at MRC but no sign of the slowies. Have a ...

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We went down through the RNP, it was wet from Marrickville until Captain Cooks Bridge then dry through the ride until we got back to Brighton. Not sure what it was like out at Kurnel but on the ride back the biggest, darkest storm cloud was sitting right over Kurnel as we headed east on The Boulevar...

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Tony OC and I are heading through the RNP at cruisey middies pace.
If it's too rainy it probably won't happen but the forecast looks 50/50.
We'll be departing MRC at 5.30am.

Peter Bownes
Tony OC

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Sandals and socks

humanbeing

Marc,
I spray paint at my work and even used the gear to spray paint a steel frame a couple of years ago with excellent results.
I'm sure I could give you a few pointers. Frame prep being key.
Talk soon.
Peter

humanbeing

This is starting to look decidly non cruisey.

Indeed

Well, you'll be all waiting for me at the top of the hills ... just saying. Somewhat less fit and fast atm.

And waiting for me too

humanbeing

I'll try and keep up

1. Keith W
2. Eleri
3. Noel
4. Peter Bownes

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I'll come along 1. Mike (might ride his fixie) 2. Todd (dont own a fixie and have no intention of purchasing one in the future!!) 3. Stuart (will miss Bundeena & the ferry - so basically a RNP loop for anyone interested) 4. Philip. May or may not do Bundeena but will roll out with you guys. 5. J...

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Lizanne & Mark L at Centennial Park in the fog.
S.O.P.T.T.E.D
Have a great ride,
Peter

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Got you in the picture Anthony!

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Great ride, thanks everyone

Thanks Andrew for putting it on.
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

Thanks for the ride

We must do that again soon (without the punctures)
Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

I hope it stays cruisey, otherwise I'll croak on Sunday

Have a great ride,
Peter

humanbeing

Sounds cool

Who is in?
1. Jothebuilder
2. Peter Bownes

humanbeing

Mmmm lobster
As a prequel to the 4 Gorges, Tony oc and I are going to go through the RNP on Saturday morning, 5.30am from the cafe, cruisey middies pace.
There's a list on another thread
http://www.dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic. ... 843#p48843
Have a great ride,
Peter

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Tony oc and I are planning to venture through the park Saturday the 8th of June leaving the cafe at 5.30am if anyone wants to join in. Cruisey middies pace.
Have a great ride,
Peter

1. Peter B
2. Tony oc

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http://connect.garmin.com/activity/310802220

This is when Andrew and I did the ride last month. Hope you don't have to be logged on to see my Garmin Activity.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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Obligatory DHBC ride start list:

1. Andrew M
2. Peter B

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Some photos from the ride It was pretty cold getting set to go in Bowral http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/humanbeinglawnmower/IMG_1762_zps8dbdeba3.jpg Atop Old Razorback http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m599/humanbeinglawnmower/IMG_1764_zpse18527ad.jpg Somewhere on the road to Picton http...

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Adrian Emilsen on Old South Head Rd at Vaucluse headed to Watson Bay.
Have a great ride,
Peter

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I didn't see the Secret TT riders either.

I forgot that you didn't see us Peter.
Peter

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A couple more for the oldies 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 know I'm showing my age, I resisted Dylan) 5. Stone Free - Jimi Hendrix 6. Fools Gold - Stone Roses 7. Champion - Grinspoon...

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Lizanne couldn't have spotted Alister, Marc, John & myself at Centennial Park this morning as we weren't even there

Have a great ride,
Peter

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Brilliant day!
Thanks for the ride & company John & Maddy
Thanks for the ride, company & lifts Andy & Peter
Thanks for the ride, company & organizing a great day Lizanne.
I need to collapse now

Peter

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John, Still keen and weather forecast looks ok for Sunday. Lizanne wants to start at about 7.30am in Bowral, which means 5.30/6.00 am departure from the inner west. I've only space for one passenger and bicycle. Andy, you may have to be driver if you can take 3. And are there any others coming along...

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