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by Jono
02 Nov 2010, 18:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Fitz Challenge Report
Replies: 3
Views: 1257

Fitz Challenge Report

Hi everyone, On Sunday I rode in the Fitz's Challenge ride that was held in Canberra. I knew Adrian E was coming down but I didn't see him but I meet Mark L. I did the 105Km Tharwa Challenge ride, it left just after the Fitz's classic (165Km) ride. The day started out wet but it did become fine as t...
by Jono
19 Sep 2010, 21:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Goulburn Cycle Grand Prix
Replies: 1
Views: 717

Goulburn Cycle Grand Prix

This morning I went to Goulburn for the cycle grand prix, which was held as part of NSW bike week. On offer were a choice of the 85, 50 and a community fun challenge around a park. I got to the park which was the start point for the Cycle Grand Prix and signed on and got a number and a bag with some...
by Jono
14 Jul 2010, 21:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hi Tensile steel frames
Replies: 2
Views: 1975

Hi Tensile steel frames

Hi everyone, I have written this on Sydney Cyclist but I was browsing a bike shope here in Canberra and came accross a couple of single speeds made from Hi Tensile steel. I notice they appear to be heavy - around the same weight as my Shogun Katana. They were the Mongoose Maurice and the SE Draft. T...
by Jono
17 Mar 2010, 18:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Amy's ride Canberra report
Replies: 3
Views: 1063

Amy's ride Canberra report

Hi everyone On Sunday I completed the 110 Km Amy's ride Canberra. It was a big ride. It raised $75000. The ride started finished at Federation mall which is between Old Parliament House and the currant one. I met one of the riders I have raced with at Mt Stromlo. I was expecting two others from work...
by Jono
11 Mar 2010, 18:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The tour de Hills report
Replies: 4
Views: 1320

The tour de Hills report

Hi everyone! On Sunday I rode in th tour de Hills. I came up to visit friends and relatives and brought the bike up with me. I saw 2 other riders from Slowies who's names escape me now :oops: , as I was signing on. It was good to catch up with people from the club. I have done the tour de Hills abou...
by Jono
01 Mar 2010, 20:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Amy Gillett Ride Canberra
Replies: 0
Views: 705

Amy Gillett Ride Canberra

I was wondering if anyone is coming down? I am looking at signing up on Thursday (when I get paid). It would be good to have some familiar faces down here.
by Jono
26 Dec 2009, 13:38
Forum: Road
Topic: (Botany) Bay in a day?
Replies: 40
Views: 7720

There is a strong chance that I will be in Sydney for Australia day so I would like to be counted in for this ride
by Jono
25 Dec 2009, 19:19
Forum: Conversation
Topic: My first crack at the Criterium at mount Stromlo
Replies: 1
Views: 803

My first crack at the Criterium at mount Stromlo

This will have some people laughing so hard they will probably fall off their chairs. A couple of weeks ago I rode to Mt Stromlo to check out the criterium racing which is held there on Tuesdays by the ACT Vetrans cycling club. I got there with the help of some of the locals who showed the way with ...
by Jono
06 Dec 2009, 18:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Getting used to drop bars
Replies: 2
Views: 1031

Getting used to drop bars

I know for some it sounds silly but I am going to replace the bullhorn bars on an old road bike (the Shogun Katana) with drop bars. I haven't done much riding with drop bars and would like to get some advice about getting used to the multiple hand positions and the different position of the brakes. ...
by Jono
05 Nov 2009, 16:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sydney to Gong 2009
Replies: 120
Views: 25305

Hi everyone, I did the ride with the Pedal Power ACT team (I got talked into it) I copped a puncture on the descent from Lawrence Hargraves Drive and wound up changing the tube from behind the "safety" of the crash barrier. I briefly saw Brian Yap at Lawrence Hargraves Drive and at the end...
by Jono
04 Oct 2009, 13:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Magda reaches new low(Kyle Sandilands low)of killingCyclists
Replies: 8
Views: 2319

Apology? Was there an apology? I must have missed it. I got this blurb from the Environment week web page I gather some people have been writing to them to get them to dump her. My comments are in brackets. "I am so sorry that the skit on bikers has caused offence. There are so many safety issu...
by Jono
04 Oct 2009, 12:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Greetings from Canberra
Replies: 1
Views: 874

Greetings from Canberra

Hi everyone, It has been almost a month since I moved down to the ACT for work. I am supposed to be there for 12 months but have met people who have told me they were on a similar deal about 17 years ago! Riding in the ACT can be interesting. There are plenty of bike paths for commuting/recreational...
by Jono
05 Sep 2009, 18:01
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Contact details
Replies: 2
Views: 948

Contact details

Hi everyone, As some of you know I am off to Canberra for 12 months (possibly more) for work. I would like to say this is a brilliant club and I have enjoyed riding and training with everyone I have met through the club. I am going to miss rollers on Thursday nights :cry: ! I may even sign up and co...
by Jono
30 Jul 2009, 21:23
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Website for ordering headlight clamp
Replies: 3
Views: 1016

Website for ordering headlight clamp

Hi Everyone,

I would have PMed Mike but was unable to because for some reason I can not Private message any one. But I need to find out the website for ordering the headlight/torch clamp.
:oops:
by Jono
07 Jun 2009, 12:10
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Motorised Bikes
Replies: 12
Views: 2869

There are guys at work who use them to commute. Particulary one who lives in Bardwell Park, he claims that it enables him to ride up the hill on his way home. I have seen them converted from Kmart MTBs. I was on a train to the Blue Mountains with a friend and a guy got on with an old MTB with a petr...
by Jono
31 May 2009, 12:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Central Coast Century Challenge Report
Replies: 3
Views: 1037

Central Coast Century Challenge Report

My apologies for not posting this earlier but I have been working flat out all week and have only had the time to write the report up now. On Sunday the 24th I took part in the Central Coast Century Challenge. I spent the night before at my uncle Brian’s and auntie Jean’s then went to the Mount Pena...
by Jono
21 Apr 2009, 12:26
Forum: Road
Topic: Blayney to Bathurst Sun 19/4/2009
Replies: 60
Views: 11811

My Blayney to Bathurst report

I signed up for the ride but didn't get any accommodation. I spent Saturday night in Lithgow and then drove to Bathurst in the morning. When I got there I parked the car on William Street and got the bike ready. I then took a bus which left from the corner of William and Howick Streets It was an int...
by Jono
11 Mar 2009, 16:50
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The Amy’s Ride Albury report
Replies: 1
Views: 818

The Amy’s Ride Albury report

On Friday the 7th of March, I went to Albury for the Amy’s Ride Albury. This ride was held as part of the Multisport Albury City (MAC) event held over 2 weeks (see http://www.multisportalburycity.com.au/events/20081111191.htm for more details). I decided to give myself 3 weeks off work to wind down ...
by Jono
20 Jan 2009, 19:12
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
Replies: 7
Views: 2421

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898822/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898836/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898844/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898854/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr....
by Jono
20 Jan 2009, 19:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Amy's ride NSW - Multisport Albury City
Replies: 0
Views: 850

Amy's ride NSW - Multisport Albury City

To everyone who would be interested the following is the link to Multisport Albury City where there is to be the inaugural regional NSW. If you want to know what Amy's ride was like just check out the forum post I I spoke to people at the Amy Gillett Foundation stall and they are interested in holdi...
by Jono
11 Jan 2009, 16:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
Replies: 7
Views: 2421

These are the links to some of the photos

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898822/] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898836/in/photostream/] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898844/in/photostream/] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonathonsbictures/3186898854/in/photostream/] [http://www...
by Jono
11 Jan 2009, 12:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report
Replies: 7
Views: 2421

The long awaited Amy Gillett Ride report

Firstly I would like to thank the following people. Firstly I would like to thank my sponsors, your support provided the motivation to get going, when the going got tough on a long ride. These people were Adrian Emilsen, Geoff Semon, Suzanne Spiropoulos, Stuart Hickson, Leigh Gibbens, Kay Lefevre, K...
by Jono
28 Dec 2008, 17:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Amy Gillett Ride Victoria
Replies: 3
Views: 1324

Amy Gillett Ride Victoria

Hi Guys

My logistical preparations have been completed for the Ride, but I still need sponsors desparately.

The site for donations is below (or you can use the link on the "Sponsors Needed" post)
www.registernow.com.au/agf/Donate.aspx?F=64
by Jono
14 Dec 2008, 16:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Sponsors needed
Replies: 0
Views: 778

Sponsors needed

Hi everyone, I am going down to Melbourne in the new year for the Amy Gillet Ride. I would like to get some sponsors. I have a fundraiser page and have this link to the web site that you can sign up as a sponsor. I am aware it is Christmas and things will be tight but I would be grateful for anythin...
by Jono
08 Dec 2008, 13:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Lithgow Triathlon
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Lithgow doesn't have a Tri Club or a cycling club but is home to the Central Tablelands MTB club. That is based around a bike shop and some of them took part. The shop sponsored the event as did a motor parts shop that sells bikes and bike parts. One of the guys from the bike shop was officiating fo...
by Jono
08 Dec 2008, 12:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Lithgow Triathlon
Replies: 3
Views: 1088

Lithgow Triathlon

Hi Everyone, A few weeks ago I was in Lithgow catching up with family and friends as well as acting as chauffer/tour guide for a cousin and her friend who came out from Scotland. I noticed an ad for a triathlon at the local pool. It had 3 divisions, The Try a Tri for the kiddies, The preliminary for...
by Jono
02 Dec 2008, 14:50
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bike Bag versus Bike Box and Plane Vrs Train
Replies: 3
Views: 983

Thanks for the offer Jimmy, but I would like to give the bag a go and see how it works on the train/plane.
by Jono
02 Dec 2008, 14:23
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Save Olympic Park
Replies: 1
Views: 728

Save Olympic Park

For those not on www.sydneycyclist.com the bill to set up a "Homebush Motor Racing Authority, which will be appointed by Ian Macdonald and will override the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. The The Homebush Motor Racing (Sydney 400) Bill 2008 offers the race organiser, V8 Supercars Australia, imm...
by Jono
02 Dec 2008, 14:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Bike Bag versus Bike Box and Plane Vrs Train
Replies: 3
Views: 983

Bike Bag versus Bike Box and Plane Vrs Train

Hi everyone, I am looking at going to Victoria for a ride early in the new year. I have a bike bag but have noticed Countrylink and the airlines mention bike boxes. Will a bike bag do? Furthermore I am undecided as to if I should go by plane or train (leaning toward going down by train and returning...
by Jono
22 Oct 2008, 10:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: around the bay in a day
Replies: 8
Views: 2262

It is good to hear you all finished safe and well. I had heard there was some trouble during the ride. It still hasn't stopped me from thinking about doing it next year.
by Jono
12 Sep 2008, 16:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
Replies: 6
Views: 1610

Having had a look at Bikely and Guttermonkey I get the sneaking suspicion that experimentation is going to be required. I think it will all go to plan - hopefully.
by Jono
12 Sep 2008, 16:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
Replies: 6
Views: 1610

I am at Tempe at the present moment. I was looking at moving to Marrickville and will remain in the local area.
by Jono
12 Sep 2008, 14:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)
Replies: 6
Views: 1610

Commuting to Botany (Bumborah Pt Road)

Hi Guys, There is a real danger I could be sent to work at one of our offices on the lovely salubrious Bumborah Point Road with it's vista splendid of container terminals, warehouses and containerships, not to mention diesel fumes and chemicals (Believe me I have tried to think of it as sun, sand an...
by Jono
10 Aug 2008, 10:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Newspaper article on the inner workings of the NRMA
Replies: 4
Views: 1671

But wait there is more

NRMA faces uproar over $225,000 in political gifts Email Printer friendly version Normal font Large font Heath Gilmore and Matthew Benns August 10, 2008 Advertisement THE NRMA Motoring and Services group has been forced to reveal $225,000 in political donations to candidates and parties in the lead-...
by Jono
05 Aug 2008, 16:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Kestral brand bicycles
Replies: 1
Views: 901

Kestral brand bicycles

Guys For those who know what I do for a living would know that I get to see some interesting things. I have to say that today I got to have a look at some interesting bikes & some frames. For those who do not know what I do for a crust I am a Customs officer. I ride with the club on Saturday (if...
by Jono
01 Aug 2008, 09:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?
Replies: 106
Views: 18302

My Apologies

Hi Guys

Please accept my apologies. :oops: I have been away for a couple of courses for work both of which were intense . I have now registered for the ride. I will see you on Saturday.
by Jono
15 Jul 2008, 11:55
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?
Replies: 106
Views: 18302

2008 Gong ride - should we enter a team?

I discused the idea of a DHBC team with somone on Saturday - I think it was Belinda and have given it more thought and think it is a good idea. It is a good ride - I did it in 2006 (I couldn't do it last year because of an injury) There are some hills on the ride and it was my longest ride (only sur...
by Jono
09 Jul 2008, 11:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Centennial Park in the evenings
Replies: 5
Views: 1928

I notice while cycling in the park after dark (my apologies for rhyming)is not explicitly prohibited they may use the definition of vehicle and the access hours - sunrise to sunset to put the kybosh on any training or riding in the park after hours. I will keep a watching brief on any developments.
by Jono
09 Jul 2008, 09:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Centennial Park in the evenings
Replies: 5
Views: 1928

Centennial Park in the evenings

I have also posted this on Sydney Cyclist, because things got interesting and I would like to know where I stand should the Ranger/Police take umbridge at anyone (including me) cycling through Centennial park in the evenings. I have rode through Centennial Park in the evenings on so many occasions I...
by Jono
08 Jul 2008, 09:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: World Youth Day
Replies: 18
Views: 3703

World Youth Day

Hi everyone, Last Saturday I got a briefing on World Youth Day as part of my St John work. I have heard that there would be a ban on vehicles entering Centennial Park on the 19th. I wasn't able to get more information on any impact on cycling. I was riding through Centennial Park last night and noti...
by Jono
01 Jul 2008, 14:55
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Woodford to Glenbrook
Replies: 4
Views: 1513

I spoke to someone at work who ran the course - they finished before me :roll: The main thing with the firetrack was there were some really rough sections but the last bits were quite good. I had to take the runners into account when riding that section. The Ipod usage was a big thing among the runn...
by Jono
30 Jun 2008, 12:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Woodford to Glenbrook
Replies: 4
Views: 1513

Woodford to Glenbrook

I would like to start this post with by saying a big THANK YOU to Lindsay. The advice you gave me about single speed MTBs and how to ride the fire trail on Saturday was invaluable. I recently converted a Great Victorian Bike Ride MTB over to single speed very recently and took in on the Oaks fire tr...
by Jono
03 Jun 2008, 16:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Every cycling group's nightmare
Replies: 4
Views: 1419

The thing that really got me was the comments on the terrograff website. The usual suspects came out of course.
by Jono
21 May 2008, 13:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge 18/5/2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1252

Century Challenge

My apologies for being late in getting back to you. It was a metric century. It was a good ride and it went well. They had problems with signage - hence I got lost at the start and there was a cut off point to be at one of the control points. They weren't enforcing it rigidly - one of the other ride...
by Jono
19 May 2008, 15:19
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Introduce yourselves
Replies: 97
Views: 69193

Hello everyone

Handle: Jono Real name: Jonathon Troy Bikes: Trek 570, Early model Shogun Katana, Holstar Peleton Road Best known for I probably will become best known for the Dodgey Brothers bikes I ride although the Katana and the Holstar are improvable. My Trek 570 is probably the best one I have. I am a newbie...
by Jono
19 May 2008, 14:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge 18/5/2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1252

Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge 18/5/2008

Yesterday I went to Kariong for the Rotary Club of Erina Century Challenge. Lindsay suggested I let everyone know how it went. The long and the short of it is that it is my first century ride (I did a couple of 100 + rides during the Great Escapade but I got a certificate for this ride!) and it was ...

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