Berry Weekend - march 29/30

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Camilla
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Postby Camilla » 04 Feb 2014, 15:26

I'm thinking of doing this:
http://www.rideandseek.com/events/berry
It's run by my mates from Ride & Seek, Who Ted & I toured with in Spain & France, so I know it will be impeccable, plus a lot of fun.

I thought it might be a good chance for those of you looking for a bit more of a challenge, but not necessarily wanting too much pace. Touring mode! But with a decent climbs in and out of Kangaroo Valley, so not soft. The 130km can be reduced to 100km if you don't do the optional bits.

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Postby Stuart » 04 Feb 2014, 17:08

Same weekend as the Beechworth Gran Fondo

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Postby Eleri » 04 Feb 2014, 18:16

But closer

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Postby michele » 04 Feb 2014, 19:57

Might be a goer Camilla, Wollongong swims on Saturday so could be tempted to head on over!

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Postby Camilla » 04 Feb 2014, 21:16

What Eleri said Stuart. Beechworth is fantastic but way too far for me for a weekend. I have a rule that if the drive is longer than the ride then it's not acceptable (plane trips, on the other hand, are a totally separate kettle of fish).

And Michele - do it! I'm going to look into Saturday accommodation in Bright pronto. Watch this space.

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Postby Philip » 05 Feb 2014, 08:29

I'm going to look into Saturday accommodation in Bright pronto. Watch this space.
Bright?

I'd love to do this but it's right after Vietnam, so I suspect I'll have buckleys of getting a day pass.

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 05 Feb 2014, 08:59

I had to walk one of those hills out of Kangaroo Valley. So I'm out. ;-)

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Postby Camilla » 05 Feb 2014, 09:52

Sorry, I meant Berry. Jo - toughen up! I'm sure that was years ago any how.

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 05 Feb 2014, 10:42

Ahem. 4 weeks ago. :oops:

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Postby Camilla » 05 Feb 2014, 12:09

oh. I see. Well, get back on the horse that threw you and all that!

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Postby andrewm » 05 Feb 2014, 14:29

Berry mountain is tuff.

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Postby Stuart » 05 Feb 2014, 17:08

What Eleri said Stuart. Beechworth is fantastic but way too far for me for a weekend. I have a rule that if the drive is longer than the ride then it's not acceptable (plane trips, on the other hand, are a totally separate kettle of fish).
Hmm, Google says Berry is 139k away .... :-) Anyway, I'm entered for Beechworth and having a 4 day weekend; really looking forward to closed roads riding. Recommend the Berry Sourdough Cafe for a great feed

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Postby michele » 06 Feb 2014, 21:26

Jo, you're going to call yourself and IWM soon...no one needs to know about any hills we may need to walk up! Stuart, always reliable for good food advice :) Camilla speak soon!

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Postby James Rogers » 15 Feb 2014, 09:40

I'm intending on going, and probably taking/torturing Taku on the Challenge. He doesn't know that yet. Checked with Dylan at Ride and Seek about the appropriateness of the 33km cruise for kids, and he suggested an alternative 20km out 'n' back from Kangaroo Valley – so likely the whole family will ride somewhere, at some point, on the day. Now to form a team...

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Postby Philip » 15 Feb 2014, 10:23

I'm in

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Postby humanbeing » 15 Feb 2014, 16:54

I'm interested.
I presume we'd be driving down Sunday early, seeing Sunnyboys at the Enmore Saturday night 8)
Peter

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Postby Nozzle » 16 Feb 2014, 09:55

I'm interested too. Will depend on leave pass etc.

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Postby Camilla » 16 Feb 2014, 15:01

Oooh! A buzz. I'm looking to stay Saturday night. I really will look at accommodation now.

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Postby rtb » 24 Feb 2014, 12:26

is DHBC going to have a team or 2 for the Berry ride?
I am happy to join, have ridden the Sunday 25's and recently the 28's
in past have completed Alpine classic 130's
and a couple of flattish 200's, not a fast hill climber though
Robert Brooks
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Postby Camilla » 24 Feb 2014, 12:37

I've got one team organized (& in fact just booked accommodation) so that's at least 2 DHBC teams from the look of it, maybe even 3. If anyone wants to come but can't make a team I'm sure Sam & Dylan would happily hook you up with some people.

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Postby rtb » 25 Feb 2014, 07:48

I am in for the challenge
I am newish to the club and not sure of processes
How do we form the teams?
I will probably travel down before the start, ie not need accommodation
Robert

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Postby Camilla » 25 Feb 2014, 08:12

Start a list! If the people who've indicated interest (or anyone else) jump on, and you make it to four, then all good. Otherwise Sam & Dylan will hook you up with some people. It's worth asking around at the cafe too - lots of people won't know about it.

1.Robert

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Postby andrewm » 25 Feb 2014, 10:04

I am newish to the club and not sure of processes
Lists. DHBC seems to have an infatuation with lists on the forum.

Got a problem? Make a list!

Not that I mind.

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Postby Karzie » 26 Feb 2014, 19:59

I'm intending on going, and probably taking/torturing Taku on the Challenge. He doesn't know that yet. Checked with Dylan at Ride and Seek about the appropriateness of the 33km cruise for kids, and he suggested an alternative 20km out 'n' back from Kangaroo Valley – so likely the whole family will ride somewhere, at some point, on the day. Now to form a team...
The road out from Kangaroo Valley to Tallowa Dam is great. Very little traffic if any and 25km of softly undulating road in good condition. The descent at the end (and the climb out) is invigorating.

There's also another great road off this one that takes you round the back of the mountain and down to Nowra thru the rainforest, without the traffic. You can turn off to Bundanon and get some kulcha. Might be a bit far for the littlies tho'.

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Postby rtb » 06 Mar 2014, 19:59

I am thinking of driving down Sunday morning, early start
can take 2 others with bike rack on back, conversation to keep me awake and share the driving
anyone interested, or happy to go with another if you are going to drive
Robert

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Postby rtb » 28 Mar 2014, 12:48

My Apologies for late notice, I have a friend arriving from Vietnam tomorrow,
I hope to get a waterfall ride in Sunday, but as much as can manage
still wasn't sure if had team or not, so apologies if we did and do not now
Robert


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