2012 Adventure Rides

[Johnj]

Beautiful day for a ride, especially after all this rain. Thanks to Eleri for organising this, and turning up, despite being injured.

No flats, no stacks and only 1 mechanical (right at the very beginning).

Anyway a few pics from the ferry ride.

[Bill K CX]

Had a great ride, as im sure all others did also.
(Hills are just there to challenge us)

Thanks to the slowies bunch who waited for me at Bundeena turn off. Also thanks to Eleri for organizing AND who dropped back to pick me up when tank was running low.

Here are some pics of the RED shirt invaders




Traveling Used bike salesmen/women?



Breakfast Stop in Cronulla,
thanks Jo for modelling !!

[Nozzle]

Not sure if the roll call has started for the 4 Gorges yet....

I'm in for now. Hoping for 28+ average.

Noel.

[Stuart]

Hi all. I'll be running the April ride - the date has been moved again due to a large party I must attend on the evening of the 31st March, ruling out Sun 1st April.

The ride will be the four gorges - that's the three gorges with a second roll through Bobbin Head thrown in. Easier navigation really. Route back will be same as last year via Sth Turramurra -Nth Ryde - Gladesville Bridge etc etc. Pace will be C25 to C28 max. Total distance is about 125k's I think. I'll put up a route map soon.

No need to add your avg speed. As stated above, it will be a C27 ride.

[Stuart]

4 Gorges - Sun 15th April:

Stuart - ride captain

[Derek]

4 Gorges - Sun 15th April:

Stuart - ride captain
Derek

[Dougie]

Stuart
Who is the fourth Gorgeous and where is she?

[Eleri]

No need to add your avg speed. As stated above, it will be a C27 ride.

That so didn't work last time!

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)

[Philip]

I'm very confused, I thought we had an imperial century coming up, now I see it's in September. I was imagining all the possible ways I might get lost in a 100 long miles. Still I'm happy to do a training ride for the upcoming B2B imperial century.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)

[Stuart]

I'm very confused, I thought we had an imperial century coming up, now I see it's in September. I was imagining all the possible ways I might get lost in a 100 long miles. Still I'm happy to do a training ride for the upcoming B2B imperial century

@Phillip -our ride captain for the non-fixie imperial century, Mike C, has just had his collarbone plated after a bad break. He couldn't run the ride in April.

[Stuart]

Stuart - Who is the fourth Gorgeous and where is she?

@Dougie - The fourth gorgeous is very similar to the first gorgeous, just a bit backwards and tackled when feeling a little shagged out ....

[jermxx]

@Dougie - The fourth gorgeous is very similar to the first gorgeous, just a bit backwards and tackled when feeling a little shagged out ....

Oh good, cause after the three gorgeous ride I felt that I could have done with another...

Ever get the feeling we're all mad? I'm in.

Jeremy

[Stuart]

The 4 Gorges: Sun 15th April

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy

[Tod511]

Definitely in for this one. Missed RNP last week due to family commitments.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd

[timothy_clifford]

I missed RNP last week as I was in Newcastle. Should have done Loop the lake...

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC

[Nozzle]

Need the training...


Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Noel

[JoTheBuilder]

I assume going north you will be going the Harbour Bridge? Just keep in mind the triathlon is on and so the bridge is closed and there will be traffic diversions. Shouldn't affect the cycleway but worth knowing.

I am still tossing up which one to do!

[timyone]

Hey I don't know if it is possible, but on my other forums they just start a pole of some sort for who is coming, then it has a list of yes, no and maybe up the top instead of 7 pages of new names lists...

[JoTheBuilder]

Does this mean you're coming on the Adventure Ride Tim?!

[Stuart]

Hey I don't know if it is possible, but on my other forums they just start a pole of some sort for who is coming, then it has a list of yes, no and maybe up the top instead of 7 pages of new names lists...

we want to know the names, not just the numbers.

[AndrewBurns]

Assuming my light bike is repaired by then, not sure if I want the level of punishment I would get climbing hills like those with the CX bike...

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Noel
Andrew Burns

[JoTheBuilder]

At $275.00 the triathlon is out and for the bargain price of $3.50 (for the coffee) the Adventure Ride is in...

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Noel
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...

[canthes]

Yep I'm in to guys.
Cameron

[canthes]

Yep I'm in to guys

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Noel
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron

[andrewb]

Old persons' rock n roll event on Saturday night has been cancelled, so I guess I'm in now.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Noel
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB

[Nozzle]

I'm out as SUVelo are racing again at Heffron.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB

[Camilla]

Ooh! Ooh! An Adventure Ride! Don't care what it is, I'm in. Might not do it on the fixie this time round though.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Eleri (3rd gorgeous)
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla

[Eleri]

I'm out. In a parallel universe I am rostered ride leader for the regular Waterfall ride in a swap for the one I'm supposed to be doing but will be elsewhere.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla

[adam]

Perhaps a substitute for the missing Eleri - I'm in
Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla
Adam

[Stuart]

So @Adam, does that mean you've taken over the mantel as the third gorgeous?

[paul L]

Stuart, will you guys be going over the Anzac bridge from Marrickville?

[Stuart]

Stuart, will you guys be going over the Anzac bridge from Marrickville?

Yes. Last year we were at the start of the bridge proper by 6:25.

Here's a link to last years route which was the three gorges. We'll be turning left at Asquith and doing Bobbin Head again and retrace the route back to Pacific Hwy then back via Turramurra / North Ryde / Gladesville Bridge as in this route (which is off my Garmin). I just don't have the time to re-map the route.

Notes:
Bring 2 bidons.
Breakfast: will be BRIEF - no sit down food as it takes too long (its a popular and slow cafe). We wasted too much time at breakfast last year. Coffee. Egg & Bacon rolls maybe. Lets judge the crowd when we get there. Please bring your own energy food.

See you all on Sunday.

[AntonyGreen]

Well, I'm going to have to start training on hills before I head to Europe, so it might as well be this weekend. Add me to the list.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla
Adam
Antony

[jonboy]

The prospect of the country's premier election analyst coming along has spurred me to join this ride. Hopefully by the end of it I'll be fully informed about who's who in the Terrigals, the Trogs and the Centre Unity factions of the NSW Labor Party.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
Todd
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla
Adam
Antony
John

[Philip]

The prospect of the country's premier election analyst coming along has spurred me to join this ride. Hopefully by the end of it I'll be fully informed about who's who in the Terrigals, the Trogs and the Centre Unity factions of the NSW Labor Party.

Is there still a NSW Labour party?

[jonboy]

Is there still a NSW Labour party?[/quote]

Yep, there's this bald guy - can't remember his name now, his nan, a dog called nipper and local fish and chip shop owner in Fairfield. But they're all in different factions. That's why I need Antony to explain to me who's who.

I'm sure I'm going to get into trouble for not talking about cycling. So to rectify this I'm going to be choosing my compact crank set for the Four Gorges ride...

[Tod511]

Unfortunately I am out. Competing priorities and the adventure ride lost out.

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla
Adam
Antony
John

[jbcow]

I'm there, but will see you at the 10km mark

Stuart - ride captain
Derek
Philip (love the hills)
Jeremy
TimC
Andrew Burns
JoTheBuilder (always gorgeous)...
Cameron
AndrewB
Camilla
Adam
Antony
John
JBCow (Western end of Anzac Br)

[Camilla]

Had a surprisingly rigorous ride with the Valley Wheelers this afternoon, plus things that should have got done today didn't. I'll set my alarm for n minus 7 mintes but could very easily turn it off in my sleep, so go forth without me if I do not show and enjoy yourselves.

[AndrewBurns]

Unfortunately I'm now out. I was riding out to the cafe and with about 2km to go I hit a monster pothole and got a pinch flat, then when I replaced the tube with my spare I put my 2 CO2's into it but it didn't hold pressure and I was boned. Haven't had a look at the spare yet to see why it wasn't holding pressure but it's been in my saddle bag for 1500km without being used so maybe all the vibration has rubbed a hole in it or something.

[jbcow]

Get ride, thanks Stuart and everyone

sent from tapatalk using my samsung 8.9

[andrewb]

A really good ride. Thanks all and particularly Stuart for organising and leading it.

Anyone got some photos?

[canthes]

Great ride today everyone. Thanks Stuart and to all. Loving the couch right now!

[AntonyGreen]

It was fun. Was a big step=up in distance and hills for me but it had to be done. Thanks for organising Stuart.

[paul]

Hard ride, but fun.

Thanks everyone, and thanks Stuart for organising.

[Philip]

Gorgeous!!.... X4

[jermxx]

thanks for stepping up and organising this one Stuart, it was a good ride. As I mentioned though - now that you're on a roll I think the next one should be the 5 gorgeous...

[Philip]

My ride time was 5 hours 26 minutes, while the time elapsed was 7 hours 36 minutes (cafe to home).
That's 2hours 10 minutes of eating, resting or waiting.
My question to the panel is this, at what point do we consider a rename.
Perhaps Adventure Rides should be rebadged as Adventure Rests, or Adventure Breakfasts.

No hate mail please, I'm joking, I had a ball. In fact I'm extremely grateful, I now feel much less worried about
next weeks big B2B. So a big thank you from me too.

While this profile looks GREAT,
http://app.strava.com/rides/6765016
5 gorges would look even better, a lot to be said for the compositional aesthetic of odd numbers.

[paul L]

Thanks for a great ride everyone and Stuart for organizing it.

[JoTheBuilder]

Thanks Stuart. A great ride.

I will admit I only made 3 Gorgeous... As did a couple of others. I won't mention their names in case they would like the wider community to think they did all 4. But we did enjoy sitting at the bus stop on Kissing Point Ride analysing the finer points of council workers completing some road works.

I'm usually a prodigious photo taker but I was struggling to stand up at our breaks, let alone ask everyone to smile. So none from me unfortunately.

The general consensus seemed to be that Berowra was the hardest while Galston was surprisingly short. Thumbs up to Rosie's Cafe who were very quick with our order, despite relegating our group to the trees.

I'd also like to make a shout out to the women of the club. Only 2 on this weekends ride, Aimee and I. Camilla and Eleri had (reasonably) good excuses. But where were the rest of you?

[Stuart]

Thanks to all 15 or so riders who came out for what was a great day - even if I just didn't have the legs I thought I would. I'm sure that 30 mins of Philip's waiting time was waiting for me. Having said that, the adventure rides are aimed at getting riders of all levels from the club out together for a long but cruisers pace ride so if you're fast, expect to wait. As it says in the first post of this thread 'Most of these rides, while not quick (C25+) are quite long.'

Also thanks to all those who encouraged me to keep riding, although at one stage I was seriously contemplating the train at Hornsby. Must remember that a long lunch is no substitute for a carb loading dinner before a big ride.

Anyway, I decided on a three Gorges version, leading the four riders on our short-cut to await the main bunch at Kissing Point Rd and then got asked why I went hard when we had lots of time to spare. Truth is I wanted to be SURE we didn't miss them I have a photo on my phone. I'll get it up here soon.

[Stuart]

[AliG]

I'd also like to make a shout out to the women of the club. Only 2 on this weekends ride, Aimee and I. Camilla and Eleri had (reasonably) good excuses. But where were the rest of you?

Soccer season. No way I could run after an adventure ride. On the other hand, if it was on a Saturday...

[Lizanne]

Soccer season. No way I could run after an adventure ride. On the other hand, if it was on a Saturday...

ditto for saturdays... we should ride one week

[jbcow]

It's funny how we think the same hills are different. I almost rolled up out of Berowra, I found a good wheel and settled into tempo and that was it. The Bobbin Head reverse climb though was a very different story. Every muscle was on fire and every rider was gliding past me. I almost didn't make it. These rides are great. Lesson, pace myself....

So Lizanne, when are you planning the Saturday adventure?

[Lizanne]

ummmm? not to sure. i'm just about to move house. but i really want to do the maquarie pass. either the weekend before or weekend after the ken dinnerville. i'll post it when i know what i want to do

[Philip]

Every muscle was on fire and every rider was gliding past me. I almost didn't make it. These rides are great. Lesson, pace myself....

Know that feeling!

Looks like we might have to practice 'pacing' ourselves big time on the next Adventure Ride, "The Wall". My legs are hurting already.... can't wait.

[mikesbytes]

Don't worry about "The Wall", I drove my Magna up it on Sunday and the V6 didn't miss a beat

[JoTheBuilder]

What is The Wall? Macquarie Pass?

[mikesbytes]

The Wall, that's a hill in RNP that probably none of us have climbed

[rhys]

Out of Otford pie shop street?

[shrubb face]

I've climbed it, Phil Kelly told me about it a while ago. It's not too bad, just out of the saddle the whole way.

[JoTheBuilder]

Alex, I'm not sure what part of 'just out of the saddle the whole way' makes it not too bad?!

[Philip]

http://app.strava.com/segments/694218

1.8km at an average gradient of 10%. But have a look at the gradient early in the climb. 20%plus at one point.
Run your curser over the profile line and it gives you the gradient at that point.

Brings to mind the Radio Head lyric... "when I am king you will be first against the wall" Only I won't be playing the part of the King.

[Philip]

Or perhaps in relation to "The Wall" the quote should be from The Game of Thrones..... "Winter is coming"

Which is totally meaningless to any one not addicted to The Game of Thrones

[timyone]

Oops I didn't look in this thread after mentioning the poles, but it gives you a column of in, out and maybe. Giving names

[timyone]

Macquarie pass isn't a wall

[Eleri]

Oops I didn't look in this thread after mentioning the poles, but it gives you a column of in, out and maybe. Giving names

absolutely Tim.

What?

[Dougie]

Oops I didn't look in this thread after mentioning the poles, but it gives you a column of in, out and maybe. Giving names

Forget "mentioning the Poles", it's the Bulgarians he's gotta watch for. Mind you, I think perhaps he has spread the vegemite a little too thickly on the toast this morning........ Just have a nice cup of tea and a good lie down Tim.

[mikesbytes]

http://app.strava.com/segments/694218

1.8km at an average gradient of 10%. But have a look at the gradient early in the climb. 20%plus at one point.
Run your curser over the profile line and it gives you the gradient at that point.

Brings to mind the Radio Head lyric... "when I am king you will be first against the wall" Only I won't be playing the part of the King.

mmm... the record is 15.1kph and I bet that wasn't done after doing all the other hills in RNP

I was thinking of doing it on my fixie, but I've changed my mind since my accident on Monday

[jbcow]

I've climbed it, Phil Kelly told me about it a while ago. It's not too bad, just out of the saddle the whole way.

Alex: for mere mortals not capable of cruising at 70 around the track while holding an anvil in one hand - that is a scary description. If Alex is out of the saddle the whole way up, Justin is off his bike and walking well before the end...

[andrewb]

absolutely Tim.

What?

oh come on! just correct the Spelling of "Pole" to "poll", then refer tO Tim's post in this very Thread on 20th march, and it should all be clear (a bit). haven't you Ever seen someone embeD the literary equivalent of musical counterpoint in a bicycle club forum before??

a.

[Philip]

mmm... the record is 15.1kph and I bet that wasn't done after doing all the other hills in RNP

I was thinking of doing it on my fixie, but I've changed my mind since my accident on Monday

http://app.strava.com/rides/4048941#74748151

Unfortunately he had ridden all the RNP hills, although he started at Sutherland which is an advantage over us.
Which is all academic for me as I have no chance of getting on that leader board. There are currently no DHBC riders
recorded on the Wall segment. We will soon change that though, should be fun, in the painful kinda way.

What accident? You need to slow down fella!

[JoTheBuilder]

Philip, on the 6th May I think we should form the Dulwich Hill Nights Watch.... Ready to scale The Wall.

You have to wear black though...

[mikesbytes]

T-boned a car

[Philip]

Philip, on the 6th May I think we should form the Dulwich Hill Nights Watch.... Ready to scale The Wall.

You have to wear black though...

Great idea, I wonder if they make carbon swords, those things they swing look HEAVY!.... Do we also have to take a vow of
celibacy?

[andrewm]

"There will be pain"

[AliG]

ditto for saturdays... we should ride one week

Any Saturday except 5th May is good for me.

[T-Bone]

I think i should investigate this wall....

[mikesbytes]

As this ride captain works Saturday mornings, you'll have to nominate yourself as a ride leader and take an available month to host your Saturday ride

[Lizanne]

it won't be hosting an adventure ride. it will just be a long ride on a saturday... (i do them time to time) it won't be a club ride, and anyone can come with me,

i'll post in another thread, or even better send a text out a few days before,

@ Ali i'm with you on that one. it's my birthday the day before. so the 5th will be for sleeping

[mikesbytes]

Nah, only kidding.

Who's coming to explore "The Wall"

The Wall
Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)

[Philip]

Who's coming to explore....

"The Wall"

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip -Slowie (when I need to be)

[GregPankhurst]

Do the usual Waterfall rides still take place on the days of the Adventure rides? I've dredged the forums and website and haven't found a definative answer

[shrubb face]

Yes they do.

[jbcow]

Who's coming to explore....

"The Wall"

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times

[JoTheBuilder]

Who's coming to explore....

"The Wall"

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)

[jbcow]

Who's coming to explore....

JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)

Ah come on Jo you did well in the Gorges (although Philip is being self deprecating about the slowies bit to be fair)

[jonboy]

Who's coming to explore....

Another brick in "The Wall"...

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie

[mikesbytes]

Jo, pace will be that of the slowest rider

[andrewb]

Jo, pace will be that of the slowest rider

It just got slower

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie
Andrew - fastish C25

[andrewb]

It just got faster and smarter. (I have to go race a yacht on Sunday.)

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie

[mikesbytes]

Hey guys/gals, this is going to be fun. It's only a tad harder than Artillery Hill. Check the profiles;

Artillery Hill strava profile

The Wall strava profile

[Philip]

Hey guys/gals, this is going to be fun. It's only a tad harder than Artillery Hill. Check the profiles;

Artillery Hill strava profile

The Wall strava profile

And who is currently the second fastest DHBC rider on Artillery Hill? None other than Justin B, so watch your back fella!

[andrewm]

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie
Andrew - fastish C25
AndrewM - middie middie

Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness. I am the watcher on the walls. I am the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night's Watch, for this night and all nights to come.

[jbcow]

And who is currently the second fastest DHBC rider on Artillery Hill? None other than Justin B, so watch your back fella!

Hmmm. I'd like to meet this Justin B fella, maybe he was hanging onto a bus on the way up?

[Anthony K]

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie
Andrew - fastish C25
AndrewM - middie middie
Anthony K Slow Middie

[andrewb]

Appear to have been cut & pasted back in. As advised previously, I'm on a boat mf.

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie
AndrewM - middie middie
Anthony K Slow Middie

[Tod511]

I have been given a leave pass for tomorrow. See you at Bestic Street at about 6.15am.

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be)
Philip - Slowie (when I need to be)
Justin - Middie at the best of times
JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast)
John - Fast middie
AndrewM - middie middie
Anthony K Slow Middie
Todd - diesel middie

[mikesbytes]

See you all in the morning. It's Gunna be a great ride

Bring something to eat