Racing Schedule - Heffron 10/5/2008, Oatley Park 17/5/2008

[othy]

We were discussing last night, at sprint training, that it should be more organised as to which race to attend and on what weekends. We thought it would be nice if we tried to make a consolidated showing at Oatley Park and throw it into the mix at least once a month.

A update could be posted on the forums each week (or perhaps with more advance) where the upcoming race is that the majority will be attending. Similar to how the RNP ride works.

Based on those who were there last night we are considering the following -
10/5/2008 - Heffron park
17/5/2008 - Oatley park
24/5/2008 - Heffron Park (though I think most people have the Ken Dinnerville on Sunday, not sure if this will affect turnout)

[mikesbytes]

Which weekend of the month was it that Geoff suggested for the one that we should turn up to Heffron

[weiyun]

2nd weekend of the month as the thought was that 1st and 3rd were already taken by the RNP training rides.

[mikesbytes]

The $5 saved at Oately can be consumed at Bo Bo's after RNP

[micklan]

Thanks for the post Tim

10/5 Heffron see you there. [Juniors start at 1pm. Seniors E & F grades will start at 2pm and A, B, C & D grades will start at 3pm].

17/5 Oatley - starts at 2.30pm right. (to ride there on not to ride there, that is the question)

Saturday Fine. Sunny periods.
City: Min: 12 Max: 22
West: Min: 8 Max: 22

[micklan]

D Grade race report
Congratulations
Alex R 2nd place podium and to Chris R on his 3rd place
Personally
I was pleased with my own ride - I finished with the D grade bunch with an av of over 36 kph. However, the big factor today was that the wind was not really strong , rather unusual for Heffron Park
The D grade Finish
Was a real mess D and B grades intermingled riders eveywhere
Controversy
The Commissaire then advised that B grade was a "no race" for the day as they refused to go neutral and let D grade race it's bell lap. (B grade started its overtake of D on the pimple, 1/2 a lap later it still wasn't completed

[lindsay]

Congratulations to all for some good riding... Here's some photos of D grade. Sorry to Alex for cutting you out of the sprint photo, you can just see him to the left.

Well done Michael K for your 4th in E grade as well.

[othy]

Well looking over my data I could have hung on for a lot longer. My real problem was cornering in D grade, of which mine could only be described as pathetic. I'd go into each corner and come out 10m behind the person who was just in front. I think by the fourth lap this had worn me down mentally more than physically as on review of my HR data I still had more left. I was off the back and didn't feel like being told to hold my line again.

Not sure what I can do to fix my cornering issues. I guess I don't do a whole lot of it during the week as I generally train at the velodrome. More experience is what I need and I think it is going to take time, patience and more races.

[mikesbytes]

Well looking over my data I could have hung on for a lot longer. My real problem was cornering in D grade, of which mine could only be described as pathetic. I'd go into each corner and come out 10m behind the person who was just in front. I think by the fourth lap this had worn me down mentally more than physically as on review of my HR data I still had more left. I was off the back and didn't feel like being told to hold my line again.

Not sure what I can do to fix my cornering issues. I guess I don't do a whole lot of it during the week as I generally train at the velodrome. More experience is what I need and I think it is going to take time, patience and more races.

Congratulations to Chris R and Alex. I'm not surprised to see Chris on the podium, however seeing Alex is a surprise.

Tim,

I guess that cornering fast just comes with experience, I typically scrape my pedals about once per race and it doesn't phase me. How many laps did you last?

What happened with Chris H ?

[othy]

Not many - 4, which definitely wasn't far enough to be causing physical problems as I have ridden far longer, far faster.

I guess I now have a benchmark for the next one. I will try to improve my cornering.

Chris H dropped out around the same time as me, after an additional lap.

[micklan]

Congratulations to Chris R and Alex. I'm not surprised to see Chris on the podium, however seeing Alex is a surprise.

Training at Oatley park

[mikesbytes]

Not many - 4, which definitely wasn't far enough to be causing physical problems as I have ridden far longer, far faster.

I guess I now have a benchmark for the next one. I will try to improve my cornering.

Chris H dropped out around the same time as me, after an additional lap.

Sounds like the pace was hot early on

[Beanzy]

Average speed by my clock 35.7km/h (adjusted after deleting warm down).

Horrible finish with B grade amongst us. I was glad to finish. Congrats to DHBC riders on the podium. It was a messy finish.

On cornering ( i was the one suggesting holding the line and i was a little peeved at having to make up 10m and taken wide, sorry) take your cues from the pack ie if they are pedalling through the corner, you can too. Try not to lose momentum, and follow the rider ahead of you. also try to be aware of any riders at your side.

The other is the 3P's: Practice, Practice, Practice. You will get there. Heffron is a much better course for teaching cornering skills in a bunch then Oatley.

My 2c....

[micklan]

I forgot to say:
Bill turned up at Heffron in his DH jersy puffing and advised that he was a lap ahead of E grade and ran out of gas. He was pulling our leg and he had a sore foot and didn't race

Lindsay didn't race, but got the great happy snaps above - thanks Lindsay

The cornering thing - similar with riding a motorbike, like just how much faith can you have in your tyres - I've heard mentioned, move ur bike not the body

[williamd]

For those intending to go to Oatley Park on 17 May 2008 we are going to meet up at at the Park just over the bridge on the east side of Canterbury Road downhill from Canterbury Rail Station at 12.30pm and ride to Oatley.Last time we rode there it took about 45 minutes.

Travel time is similar to going to HP.

[timyone]

man ive got the same issue with corners :S i can get my knee down on a motor bike, but had a stack on a corner on my first water fall ride a year or two ago, and have not been into corners since.

[micklan]

For those intending to go to Oatley Park on 17 May 2008 we are going to meet up at at the Park just over the bridge on the east side of Canterbury Road downhill from Canterbury Rail Station at 12.30pm and ride to Oatley.Last time we rode there it took about 45 minutes.

Bill - how about we depart from that park at 1pm; save waiting round so long at Oatley Park for 2.30, what do you think? Meet as per usual 1pm sth side cooks river / east side of bridge.

[micklan]

Heffron results are up.

http://www.randwickbotanycc.com/Results ... y_2008.htm

[mikesbytes]

Alex needs to get a DHBC jersey

[Toff]

I hope to come down for a race tomorrow (17th) at Oatley Park. Not sure if I'm driving or riding yet. Will depend on other committments at home, but see everyone out there for a race tomorrow!

[micklan]

Alex needs to get a DHBC jersey

XL for C then B

[williamd]

Hi Mick

1pm it is.

See you at Simpson Reserve at 1pm.

[Simon Llewellyn]

Hey guys I know I said I would make it to oatly park on thurs nite but I've got caught up at a mates B'day party. So if I'm there I'm there if not I'm probably in bed....

Cheers Simon.

[mikesbytes]

Hey guys I know I said I would make it to oatly park on thurs nite but I've got caught up at a mates B'day party. So if I'm there I'm there if not I'm probably in bed....

Cheers Simon.

A bit hilly for a fixie anyway

[Adrian E]

I'm going to have to miss out on racing today. Still putting my bike together.

[micklan]

A bit hilly for a fixie anyway

I've a tow rope - we can tow Simon up the Oatley ravines

[mikesbytes]

Here's the photos that Bill took with my phone.

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn47 ... ey%20Park/

[Adrian E]

how'd it go?

[mikesbytes]

how'd it go?

I enjoyed the race, though my time was down, I did 44.42 which was 1m50s slower than last time.

[eric]

Some Photos taken at Oatley Park Racing Men in Red . Sorry Photos are not that good,still a beginner.

http://s304.photobucket.com/albums/nn17 ... 017052008/

[mikesbytes]

Thanks for the photo's Eric.

[micklan]

Some Photos taken at Oatley Park Racing Men in Red . Sorry Photos are not that good,still a beginner.

Great shots Eric thanks.

Eric (Kona MTB), rode over with Mike C and I to Oatley park. Mike C was late and no Bill. Half way there Bill popped up in his car. (You can't race at Oatley in that Bill)...Anyway Bill had a sore foot and took photos with Mike's phone and also Eric took some great shots as seen above.

I forgot - yes Fred was there with camera and perambulator, and had his camera going as well

We registered, showed Chris and Tim round the course. ...

Alex, Tim, Chris and I all started in the same group. Eddie a grid back from us and then Mike C another grid time back.

From the start Alex accelerated sharply down the 900 mtr hill to the flower pot turn - you can get to 60kph if you pedal - problem is you've gotta ride back up - that westerly was against us yesterday - big factor also was smaller number of riders; no where to hide. I got about 47 mins much the same as last time.

Others may have another take on the conditions. It's one hell of course...

[FAswad]

Hey. Good to hear you are enjoying this race. Cyclists were made for suffering.

My stuff is now in the post-processing stage. I will let you know once I have posted the photos of the Dulwich Hill train in full flight.

In the meanwhile, the race organisers have posted their official photos here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/stgeorgecyc ... arkMay17th

[Toff]

Hey Eric, I love this shot. You made me look fast, when I suspect I probably wasn't by that stage...

Any chance you can e-mail me the original?

[williamd]

Toff said

I like the photo Eric has taken as it looks like I am going fast.


That is because he moved the camera.

I took a photo of you at the hairpin corner up the hill as it was the only place I could get a clear shot as you were too fast everywhere else.

[williamd]

Hey toff

There is another good photo that Fred took of you chasing a girl in blue.

[Toff]

Hey toff

There is another good photo that Fred took of you chasing a girl in blue.

Like this one?

[williamd]

Hey Toff

Is that the lap you went faster?

Its a tough course but it has some good scenery and some tight curves.

I'll be back.

[mikesbytes]

Like this one?

Yeh that one



Don't seem to be that many pictures of us, I can see myself in 2 other pictures and can't see anyone else. Here's one of them;

[weiyun]

Nice racing guys! I missed out on this race on Sat as I ran late and then took ages to get out of Balmain and Rozelle. After knowing I won't get there in time, I turned back in Leichhardt and took my boy to Centennial Park... Rolled 16km at an average of 12km/h. He made it up the "hill" in Centennial 3 times on his single speed. So he had his hill repeat interval training and was awarded with 1 hour of games on the computer.

[geoff m]

Nice racing guys! I missed out on this race on Sat as I ran late and then took ages to get out of Balmain and Rozelle. After knowing I won't get there in time, I turned back in Leichhardt and took my boy to Centennial Park... Rolled 16km at an average of 12km/h. He made it up the "hill" in Centennial 3 times on his single speed. So he had his hill repeat interval training and was awarded with 1 hour of games on the computer.

Junior member of the making????

[eric]

Hey Eric, I love this shot. You made me look fast, when I suspect I probably wasn't by that stage...

Any chance you can e-mail me the original?

Chris ,no problem PM your email address to me or do you want me to repost without the description on the bottom right side . I quite like this picture too, it should be in the DHBC website .This is what you see when your are going to fast ......blurrrr . Too fast for my camera...

[weiyun]

Junior member of the making????

Definitely more potential than trying to beat an old horse up that same hill.

[weiyun]

...This is what you see when your are going to fast ......blurrrr . Too fast for my camera...

Originally I thought it was your special panning technique. Oh well...

[micklan]

this is fast for Heffron D grade? 17 May result

D GRADE 14 laps 28.28km, Time: 00:39:30, Avg Speed: 42.96Km/hr, Avg
Laptime: 00:02:49

[mikesbytes]

this is fast for Heffron D grade? 17 May result

D GRADE 14 laps 28.28km, Time: 00:39:30, Avg Speed: 42.96Km/hr, Avg
Laptime: 00:02:49

Looks like they have already fixed it

D Grade 14 Laps 28km Time 46:59 Av speed 36.1kph, Av Lap Time: 3min 21 secs



Paul Shepard on the podium again, he seems to have a tradition of coming second to a DHBC rider

Daylight after the first 3 riders.

[micklan]

this is fast for Heffron D grade? 17 May result

D GRADE 14 laps 28.28km, Time: 00:39:30, Avg Speed: 42.96Km/hr, Avg
Laptime: 00:02:49

its the week prior to Chris' 24 May win

[mikesbytes]

its the week prior to Chris' 24 May win

Sorry missed that.

Faster than A grade

[weiyun]

Fantastic result by ChrisR! Congratulations.

I wondered if the style police made any comments on the win? Do us DHBC riders have a habit of this unique winning style that was started by Huw?