DHBC Festive 500 - Steel City Challenge - Tuesday, 29 December 2015
Over the past few years, cyclists around the world have been taking on the challenge of riding 500km in the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (and providing Strava evidence to earn a commemorative badge)
This year, DHBC is offering you the chance to work towards (and hopefully achieve) that objective, by proposing a ride of monumental proportions, of which you can take part in some (or all)
Steel yourself for the ultimate challenge: a 500km ride which encompasses Australia's two principal steel cities - Wollongong and Newcastle
The route has been carefully considered, and, for convenience, has been split into two discrete legs:
• First Leg (https://www.strava.com/routes/3723338): Marrickville - Waterfall - Helensburgh - Stanwell Park - Thirroul - Wollongong - Thirroul - Bald Hill (Cat 3 climb) - Helensburgh - Waterfall - Inner West / City - Gordon - Mona Vale - Palm Beach
• Second Leg (https://www.strava.com/routes/3723308): Ettalong - Woy Woy - Gosford - The Entrance - Budgewoi - Swansea - Newcastle - Swansea - Budgewoi - The Entrance - Gosford - Kariong (Cat 3 climb) - Mooney Mooney Creek (Cat 4 climb) - Brooklyn (Cat 3 climb) - Hornsby - City - Marrickville
So far, three club members have committed to attempt the whole ride. And whilst the mere idea of this is likely to be abhorrent for many, it would, nevertheless, be wonderful if others were to show their support, and work towards achieving their own Festive 500 objectives, by joining for some (or all) of the adventure
Proposed itinerary as follows (with timings approximate only):
• 04:00: Marrickville
• 08:00: Wollongong
• 13:00: Inner West / City
• 15:30: Palm Beach
• 16:00: Ferry to Ettalong
• 17:00: Gosford
• 18:30: Lake Tuggerah
• 20:30: Swansea
• 22:00: Newcastle
• 23:30: Swansea
• 03:00: Gosford
• 06:00: Hornsby
• 07:30: Marrickville
Notes: We'll stop for food, beverages, mechanicals etc (as required). Please bring spare tubes, pump, water, snacks, money (cash + credit card), phone, portable battery charger, appropriate lights etc
List:
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
This year, DHBC is offering you the chance to work towards (and hopefully achieve) that objective, by proposing a ride of monumental proportions, of which you can take part in some (or all)
Steel yourself for the ultimate challenge: a 500km ride which encompasses Australia's two principal steel cities - Wollongong and Newcastle
The route has been carefully considered, and, for convenience, has been split into two discrete legs:
• First Leg (https://www.strava.com/routes/3723338): Marrickville - Waterfall - Helensburgh - Stanwell Park - Thirroul - Wollongong - Thirroul - Bald Hill (Cat 3 climb) - Helensburgh - Waterfall - Inner West / City - Gordon - Mona Vale - Palm Beach
• Second Leg (https://www.strava.com/routes/3723308): Ettalong - Woy Woy - Gosford - The Entrance - Budgewoi - Swansea - Newcastle - Swansea - Budgewoi - The Entrance - Gosford - Kariong (Cat 3 climb) - Mooney Mooney Creek (Cat 4 climb) - Brooklyn (Cat 3 climb) - Hornsby - City - Marrickville
So far, three club members have committed to attempt the whole ride. And whilst the mere idea of this is likely to be abhorrent for many, it would, nevertheless, be wonderful if others were to show their support, and work towards achieving their own Festive 500 objectives, by joining for some (or all) of the adventure
Proposed itinerary as follows (with timings approximate only):
• 04:00: Marrickville
• 08:00: Wollongong
• 13:00: Inner West / City
• 15:30: Palm Beach
• 16:00: Ferry to Ettalong
• 17:00: Gosford
• 18:30: Lake Tuggerah
• 20:30: Swansea
• 22:00: Newcastle
• 23:30: Swansea
• 03:00: Gosford
• 06:00: Hornsby
• 07:30: Marrickville
Notes: We'll stop for food, beverages, mechanicals etc (as required). Please bring spare tubes, pump, water, snacks, money (cash + credit card), phone, portable battery charger, appropriate lights etc
List:
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
De inspiratie: https://vimeo.com/83397896
Awesome guys
Ben DQ - no plans to stop for sleep. But obviously there's an option to check-in to a motel somewhere (e.g. between Gosford & Newcastle) if we run into trouble / can't go on
Diana M - pace won't be hectic, but would be good to stick as close as possible to the proposed timings
List:
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Ben DQ - no plans to stop for sleep. But obviously there's an option to check-in to a motel somewhere (e.g. between Gosford & Newcastle) if we run into trouble / can't go on
Diana M - pace won't be hectic, but would be good to stick as close as possible to the proposed timings
List:
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
you guys are nuts !!.....
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Katie U (attempting First Leg)
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Katie U (attempting First Leg)
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Katie U (attempting First Leg)
Jonathan W (attempting to make it to the Square by 4am)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Katie U (attempting First Leg)
Jonathan W (attempting to make it to the Square by 4am)
Dougie (attempting whole ride)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Katie U (attempting First Leg)
Jonathan W (attempting to make it to the Square by 4am)
Adam F (attempting first leg - don't we need to ride back to M'kville from Palm beach?)
Adam W (attempting whole ride)
Paul M (attempting whole ride)
RiderT (attempting First Leg)
Dave M (attempting First Leg)
Dave E (attempting First Leg) - TENTATIVE
Neil M (attempting First Leg until return to Inner West / City)
Diana M (attempting First Leg)
Phil D (attempting First Leg)
Katie U (attempting First Leg)
Jonathan W (attempting to make it to the Square by 4am)
Adam F (attempting first leg - don't we need to ride back to M'kville from Palm beach?)
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