-Tempetation- 2010 Coastal is coming!!!!! Fixed Century***

[Toff]

I have contacted CityRail to ask for some sort of solution to the matter of getting stuck at Liverpool station with our bikes. It's not good enough to be stuck there with no way to get to Bowral because they haven't got enough buses.

I'm going to ask for our own bus with room for all our bikes when they call me next week. With a full week's warning I reckon they can sort something out.

I have been given a case number: - 5703010.

It's probably going to mean that we all have to be at Liverpool station at the same time (probably around 12.00).

How many people should I be arranging this for?

[mikesbytes]

I just checked the trackwork and the east hills line is out as well, so you can't even get south using that one.

To get to Liverpool by 12, we need to catch the 11:15am Strathfield Station Platform 8 train.

[mikesbytes]

Or 10:50am Marrickville Station Platform 2

[Timbo]

Good on you Toff. Maybe we should all give Cityrail a call, cite the case number, and tell them how important this ride is to the future of cycling in Australia.

[Timbo]

Camilla I've sent you a PM okaying the lift. Cheers, Tim.

[MarkL]

l'm riding down the same route as Mike, possibly leaving earlier?

[mikesbytes]

[timyone]

[Anthony]

I may have to pull out of the fixie century this year But i'll cover any costs incurred.

[micklan]

[Anthony]

Yeah, i'm definately going to have to pull out. So my spot is all yours Micklan. Thanks.

[timyone]

i got knocked off the list!

[T-Bone]

I believe this is the correct list:

1. Simon
2. Jessica
3. Driver
4. Mike Cl
5. Christian
6. Michael Chid
7. Ian C.
8.Nathan
9. Huw
10.Lindsay
11, Mark L
12. Camilla
13. Anthony PB
14. Toff
15.Amy
16. Micklan (Anthony Pham - can't make it)
17. Victoria
18. Lizanne
19. Tim L

Own room;
20.Brownie & Family
21. Tim & family

Other Hotel (own choice)
22.John
23. ?? Kevin

Possible on the day
24. Michael l
25. Phil D

[Lizanne]

i'll hop on the bus. see you on the 11:15am Strathfield Station Platform 8 train!
thanks for being organized!

[mikesbytes]

Hey Timbo, can I put a bag in your car?

[Timbo]

Sure Mike. Drop me an email and we can sort it.

[MarkL]

[christian]

I may have to pull out, I have a suspected broken finger. I don't think riding down Macquarie pass with less braking power then normal is advised.

[NOOG]

[orphic]

I am tentative until I find out what is going on with work. I may have to work on Saturday, which means I wouldn't be able to leave for Bundanoon until late Saturday evening. This might not really work with the whole trains not running thing

John - sorry to hear about your rib! Hope you are ok and heal up fast. I hear beer has amazing medicinal properties.

[mikesbytes]

On the long weekend, the phones worked outside. I received an SMS inside

[orphic]

Oh yeah I know. I already spoke to a lady at the Bundanoon Hotel and NextG works perfectly down there, and I am on Telstra so it's all good. I'm not talking on-call work here, I am talking scheduled I will definately have to be working kind of work!

[christian]

I'm am definitely out, the finger is broken. No riding for three weeks apparently.

[Simon Llewellyn]

So at present it looks as though we will be getting there by catching a train as close as possible & then riding the rest of the way. I'm organising a car so that people can put there lugaggae in it before hopping on the train & thus will only need to ride their bikes. The car can take a person or 2 if needed. So Vic if you need to leave abit later this could be an option?

The other option is that I may be able to line up a van & a ute to take all the bikes if people want to just catch the train & bus all the way???


1. Simon
2. Jessica
3. Driver
4. Mike Cl
5....
6. Michael Chid
7. Ian C.
8.Nathan
9. Huw
10.Lindsay
11, Mark L
12. Camilla
13. Anthony PB
14. Toff
15.Amy
16. Micklan
17. Victoria
18. Lizanne
19. Tim L
20. G

Own room;
20.Brownie & Family
21. Tim & family

Other Hotel (own choice)
22. ?? Kevin

Possible on the day
23. Phil D

[Simon Llewellyn]

So who wants what option. Just copy & paste & write your name in.

I will catch the train to the nearest station & ride the rest of the way & need my luggage taken:
1.

I would like my bike transported & I will then catch the train & bus with my luggage:
1.

I am getting myself there, so no assistence is needed:
1. Tim & family
2. Camilla
3. Brownie & family

[mikesbytes]

So who wants what option. Just copy & paste & write your name in.

I will catch the train to the nearest station & ride the rest of the way & need my luggage taken:
1.

I would like my bike transported & I will then catch the train & bus with my luggage:
1.

I am getting myself there, so no assistence is needed:
1. Tim & family
2. Camilla
3. Brownie & family

Leaving from Mikes place 10am
1. Mike Cl
2. Michael Ch
3. Mick L
4. Mark L
5. Amy
6. Huw ?

[Michael Chidgey]

wouldnt it make sense since there is already a group riding that we all go together?

seems a bit silly to have groups scattered all across sydney riding.

[mikesbytes]

[NOOG]

I'm out unfortunately. Went to the hospital today and my crash during the Scott has left me with a tiny fracture in two of my ribs.

[orphic]

I'm out too, work commitments.

[mikesbytes]

Huw confirmed

Leaving from Mikes place 10am
1. Mike Cl
2. Michael Ch
3. Mick L
4. Mark L
5. Amy
6. Huw

[Simon Llewellyn]

I will confirm the booking number tomorrow. So the current entry is. Cost is $60 with breakfast included.

1. Simon
2. Jessica
3. Driver
4. Mike Cl
5. Michael Chid
6. Ian C.
7.Nathan
8. Huw
9.Lindsay
10, Mark L
11. Camilla
12. Anthony PB
13. Toff
14.Amy
15. Micklan
16. Lizanne
17. Tim L
18. G


Own room;
20.Brownie & Family
21. Tim & family

& the transport option is:

I would like my bike transported & I will then catch the train & bus with my luggage:
1.

Train part of the way & ride th rest (120kms) Leaving from Mikes place 10am
1. Mike Cl
2. Michael Ch
3. Mick L
4. Mark L
5. Amy
6. Huw

[Karzie]

What time is departure sunday morning, Simon? I'm having trouble allocating two full days to this ride.

[Simon Llewellyn]

Start time is after breakfast which from memeroy is between 7-am but by 8am. Is really dependent on the hotel...

Does that mean you are not planning to stay at the hotel? or coming late?

Cheers Simon.

[mikesbytes]

That's 96.6k that the group from Mikes (my) place is doing

[Karzie]

[lindsay]

I'll do the train & ride...
Train part of the way & ride the rest (120kms) Leaving from Mikes place 10am
1. Mike Cl
2. Michael Ch
3. Mick L
4. Mark L
5. Amy
6. Huw
7. Lindsay

[mikesbytes]

Mikes ride is not the Train and ride 120kms, it is a bus from Wolli Creek to McCarthur and 96.6k. There is a different group leaving from Liverpool station at 12 midday.

[G]

So who's going by bus and who's going by train?!

[mikesbytes]

Simon was requesting a list, see his post above

[MarkL]

Hi Simon,

l'm going to have to pull out as my right ankle/ tendon hasn't recovered as quickly as l had wished after last w/e
l'll cover any costs.

l've taken my name off the list.

Thanks,
Mark L

1. Simon
2. Jessica
3. Driver
4. Mike Cl
5. Michael Chid
6. Ian C.
7.Nathan
8. Huw
9.Lindsay
10, Camilla
11. Anthony PB
12. Toff
13. Amy
14. Micklan
15. Lizanne
16. Tim L
17. G
18.


Own room;
20.Brownie & Family
21. Tim & family

& the transport option is:

I would like my bike transported & I will then catch the train & bus with my luggage:
1.

Bus part of the way & ride the rest (96.6kms) Leaving from Mikes place 10am
1. Mike Cl
2. Michael Ch
3. Mick L
4. Amy
5. Huw
6. Lindsay

[kiwiames]

OK, how did my name get on the riding down with Mikes group list? anyway, im going to have to pull out of this weekend - im still recovering from the 700k Weekend, its really hit me for six.

[MtbAnt]

Hey dudes and dudettes. Simon gave me a ring to confirm accommodation today and I was at pains to say I'm not fit to go. My poor preparation (read lack of sleep) before the Scott has left me with a chest infection that has taken hold. I look forward to making it to the next one and hope you all enjoy what sounds like one of the most fun fixie centuries yet!

[mikesbytes]

[G]

Well wot does that list mean? Is that a list of those going by train or those who are going with Mike? because Mike is not going by the train

[mikesbytes]

Perhaps Toff should explain the Liverpool option

[Karzie]

Toff hasn't had much luck communicating with Cityrail. He's onto it again as we speak, and will let us know how he goes in a short while.

[Michael Chidgey]

this is the plan.
There is a Van being driven down which will be able to take bikes/bags. Simon is also taking a car which can also take bikes/bags.
The number of people riding with Mike has been capped at 7 as their is still bus travel involved.
If you want to get the train/bus your bike can go in the Van/Car. if your are riding you can put bags in the Van/Car.
Gear can be dropped off to Simon's place on Saturday morning if you want him to take it in the car.

[G]

Is saturday slowies still on?

[Karzie]

[Simon Llewellyn]

Dinner is set for 6:30pm. So why don't we aim for 4pm if there abouts??? We can ship people from Moss Vale.

Bags/bikes can be brough around my house on Saturday Morning between 9am -11am or let me know,I'll either be at home at the cafe with Saturday slowies & my car & Nathan's Van can be filled.

If you don't know my address private message me.

Accomodation is booked for:

Simon
Jess
Kevin L
Mike C
Mick CH
Ian C
Nathan
HUW
Lindsay
Camilla
Chris H
Lizanne
Tim L
G
Mick L

[AlexD]

Looks like I've joined the club a few weeks too late.

I'm not quite organised in time for the ride this year, but count me in for 2011!

[Karzie]

Saturday looks a bit iffy. 45km/h westerly winds! Sunday winds westerly 30km/h to push us toward the coast, moderating and moving south-west after lunch to push us thru the RNP.

[timyone]

yeah saturday slowies is still on, hey i might just try and ride the whole way there if i can work out how to get there.

[mikesbytes]

Motorway to Cambelltown -> McCarthur -> then follow this route

[timyone]

im thinking this, any reason not to do it?
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&sour ... 54315&z=10


its only 146km
the bus is only saving 40 or so km, and its all easy to campbeltown

[mikesbytes]

Your map link is bringing up my map. Yes its only 40k saving but its the crap 40k so the choice is yours

[timyone]

oops i cant get it to give me the details on google chrome, but yeah, its a pretty simple trip, going backwards slightly, but yeah, probably less hills, probably more boring though.

[Toff]

I got hold of CityRail today (finally)~!

They have informed me that they have told the coach company to expect a number of people with bicycles to come through in the afternoon. I have been assured that we will be able to get our bikes on the coaches at Liverpool station. They have also told me that there are stand-by coaches which can be called if there are too many people/bikes at Liverpool station at any time. These take 10-15 minutes to come down to the station if there is overflow...

The issue will be that the bikes will be stored underneath the coach in the luggage compartment, so there may be a bit of bouncing around of the bikes under there.

The timetable of buses leaving Liverpool station is .

There are 2 straight-through coaches going all the way to Bundanoon. One leaves Liverpool at 11.35, arriving at Bundanoon at 2.11pm. The next one leaves Liverpool at 3.35pm arriving at Bundanoon at 6.11pm.

Of course if you want to get off at Bowral and ride the last ~25km then you've got lots more options.

Personally, I will probably be putting my bike in the Van, so I will aim to catch the 11.35 train straight through to Bundanoon (with no bike to worry about.)

[Lizanne]

i'm doing the bike in van option.

see you all in Liverpool @ about 11.30 ish.

[Karzie]

I'll do the bike in van option also.

I would like my bike transported & I will then catch the train & bus with my luggage:
1. Lizanne
2. Ian C (Karzie)

What is the name of the hotel we're staying at? I couldn't find it on the postings...
Also, I will try and get the direct to Bundanoon bus option (11:35 Liverpool departure). If the mobiles aren't working, where are we meeting up?

[Simon Llewellyn]

It's the Bundanoon Hotel.

http://www.bundanoonhotel.com.au/

[mikesbytes]

[Karzie]

[mikesbytes]

[Stuart]

hope the wind dies down for you all otherwise you'll be blown away - literally!

[timyone]

great training weekend, loved it
we made it up the hill

[timyone]

hey would any one be cool for putting in some petrol money for the cars that did the driving?

[mikesbytes]

[Lizanne]

hey Tim
more than happy to put petrol money in. your dad was a champion at being support crew!
i'll b at the track wed.
and did anyone come across a big lock? i didn't come home with mine.

[timyone]

man my knees are sore! im glad i wasnt on a bigger gear now! and that i skipped down a bit for the hill!!

[Karzie]

[Michael Chidgey]

photos.

some are from Saturday some are from Sunday.
















favorite photo of the weekend. Just finished 3/4k of climbing into a 40knot headwind.

[Camilla]

But where are the photos of you TODAY Chidgey, sans glorious mane?

More than happy to throw a few dollars in for the drivers. Great to have our stuff carted (and, at moments, our persons).

[micklan]

Great photos - everyone at the velodrome is red in the face. what a suprise.
Thanks for the cartage Kevin
Please advise the account number to deposit some petrol money.

thanks
regards
Langdon

[Simon Llewellyn]

[Karzie]

The Calm Before The Storm

[Timbo]

More than happy to contribute to the fuel costs. Kevin is a saint, and after hitting that bit of metal near the 'Gong it was great solace to know there was a back wheel sitting in the van ready to use if need be. Tim/Simon/Kevin can you PM me your address so I can send a cheque?

[mikesbytes]

Count me in too on the contribution.

We couldn't of got a better day for it

[Camilla]

Lizanne comes up to Hugh's nipples!

Timbo - I'll contribute to Kevin for you, in thanks for my Sydney-Bundanoon trip, for which I remain eternally grateful. No way would I have been able to make it on the Sunday if I'd had to ride into that wind on the Saturday. I'll see Kevin at the track and it seems easier than you posting a cheque etc. Also, I've got your leg warmers. Will walk them over to your pigeon hole but haven't rushed as I know you're away.

[Toff]

I've already given some money to Simon for Petrol. That was for the way down. Let me know if more is needed...

Also, I left two blankies in the car. Probably should get them back at some stage.

Also, great ride. Tough on the body, but oh so good for the soul. There is something hypnotic about riding fixed for hours, that can't be explained in words.

Many thanks to all who made it a great day.

[mikesbytes]

Took a couple of photos on Saturday before the phone died

Mick


Lindsay

[Stuart]

I love that Lindsay has a rack and a pannier on his fixie - what would the fixie hipster's think!

[Karzie]

As a fixie hipster myself, I think that it would make a nose-stand quite impractical - or at the very least unintentional.....and it would obscure the view of my spoke cards.

[micklan]

recommendation - do not wear carbon soled shoes for 174kms of fixie action

Macquarie pass was excellent fun on a fixie - only 1 car overtook me

[weiyun]

[Timbo]

Some more photos. And next year in addition to the Fixed Century, Lindsay and I reckon we should have a Singlespeed Sojourn. Perhaps a Singlespeed Sojourn to Singleton?