Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

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With Bolton a fitting name for speed, maybe you will need some kind of signature action like Husain bolt. Well done Bill.

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Yes keen to visit when we get the green light. Stuart can attest that my cooking isn't that great and I'm squeamish at the sight of blood, so assistance with cooking and changing dressing is out for me. But happy to help the family if I can.

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We don't need another bunch definitely. A heap of 28s have gone up and now the middies group is quiet large. Sure a few strong riders will break away, but the group does seem to naturally split anyway. If your good enough to ride in this bunch you are good enough to find your way home solo or otherw...

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Sydney road race my favourite...no hills!

I've done the womans Akuna bay race before and that was quite fun also. Gear up girls.

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Stuart and I forgot to enter, entries closed. Looks like Waterfall again for Sunday.

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Now that's a nice Jo, wish I had one of those....very jealous Jo. Well done on your good choice.

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Her quote about the cheats like Tyler Hamilton earning more for writing his one book, than she has from her 11 years of honest labour, sums it all up perfectly. I wonder if Lance will now write a book after crying on Oprah's couch?

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Here's the program

http://tracknationals.subaru.com.au/senior/schedule/

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Jo Give the wetsuit a miss for the Kurnell series, the flotation gain will be offset trying to get out of it and the water is water temp is fine. Do the whole thing in a one piece (swim, ride & run). Also as the ride is so flat & short, using running shoes on the ride (with toe clips) is an...

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Bit of an update... TBSM do the Felt B16 even cheaper than BikeLab. The bike will come assembled and they can do a bike fit. Thanks Laura for the tip! The only catch is that I have to put a deposit down of $100 for them to get my size in. I wanted to see it on Saturday but might have to just visit ...

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We will be there on the Saturday night and also one other night. Are they sticking to a standard event program? Wondering of Friday night or Sunday would be the one to go to.

There is a rough program on that link. The 1st and 2nd look the best with some keiretsu, scratch races etc

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I'm flaked out on my couch watching it, go turbo durbo

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It's not very well advertised, but the track nationals are on at Dunc Gray. There will be some great racing to watch and $10 for day tickets $20 for evening. Hope to see some people out there.

http://tracknationals.subaru.com.au/senior/

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Imagine what I could do on a TT bike!

Well done Jo with your time, it's only going to get better.

I reckon investing in good race wheels would be a bigger improvement...you can never have enough wheels. I'm excited for you getting a new bike!woohoo

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Good advice Rhys...she'll be sorted on a bike we will all envy.

Hey Jo Jo, we are expecting big centennial lap improvements on the felt, I can see you flying next TT!

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Jo jo....are you a masters woman yet? Catch you on the weekend hopefully.

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That's what got me started on this whole escapade. I borrowed Alex's aero bars, stuck them on my road bike, and shaved nearly a minute off my best time for a Centennial Park lap. But they are a bit of a pain to get on and off and you obviously shouldn't use them in bunch riding. Plus, you don't nee...

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True, wheels may be better, and the set of aero bars Brats run a timed 16km tt in the park once a month. I think I've done about 4 of them and although improvement may have come from some improved fitness and weather conditions, the day I tried it with aero bars and carbon wheels, I shaved nearly 2...

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You'll all be pleased to know I never really considered the bike. Apart from the fact it's too small, I would never seriously ride a pink bike

Thats good as You've got many friends here and we all would have staged an intervention before letting that happen.

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don't do it Jo ... don't become a triathlete

After spending 4 days with triathaletes I've found a new respect for them, nothing wrong with being a triathalete - it's just way too much work for me.

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The question has to be asked... Will I get as much grief as Lizanne does for her track bike if I rocked up to a time trial on this?: http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles/quintana-roo/triathlon-time-trial/cd-01-ultegra-womens/mona-vale/nsw/100310919 Don't do it Jo, the bike just screams .."l...

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Hey Colin and co, just like to say you guys have done a great job with the juniors. I got to see a few junior races at the Christmas carnivals which were fantastic to watch. Great to see how much the juniors program is growing.

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Yes, I cracked my TWE wheels. They had several hairline fractures very near or at a few of the nipples. I could still ride on them, but the mechanic said it was a matter of time before a spoke would break and I had to be really careful. Not worth it, so I'm riding one of our heavier wheels at the mo...

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Mine cracked too! Must be our lightning speed.

New wheels for me woohoo. Hopefully you have received stu's pm.

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Considering all the nausea, pain, cracked ribs, cracked cheek, fever, and the fact he has to spend Christmas in hospital - he is in good spirits. We took the ipad up and showed him all the good wishes. It was just one of those freak accidents and hope it doesn't happen to anyone else.

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Nice one Pat, there are easier ways to get out of pre-christmas lunch duties. See you at the hospital shortly

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Have fun at the triathlon Timmy and Simon. Hobble on! Great to hear its nothing too serious. I guess it is from a previous weight lifting injury?

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http://babici.cc/

A locally based Australian company doing some nice high end stuff.

Hey Noog, I just noticed your picture on the front of the website. Looks good.

But there is little in the way of womans stuff. Shame.

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Yes, but it's ambiguous here http://www.nswgrandprixcycling.com.au/nswgpc/Event_1.html There's a race for women (I ain't racing Rochelle Gilmour) or there's a race for Masters (I ain't racing you) From memory of watching last years race, the womans race is made up of people like Rochelle and the Dr...

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They look so cute....what am I talking about? They're bigger than me.

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Oh yeah, plus I was involved in a bit of bunch rage.... Lol. I gave it back as hard as I got it. Someone even pulled out the Renshaw head butt. I was behind Noel at the start of the small altercation. Amusing to see a mark Renshaw style head butt in a vets race, Noel was just trying to get into a s...

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Not bad for some one who thinks he can't sprint. John Came past me like a turbo car. Noel did a lot of attacks and looked strong but stopped to help the unconscious guy who crashed. Plan next time is to keep Johno in c grade a bit longer by not winning, and sacrifice himself to lead Noel out for a w...

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There's almost $10K retail replacement value there...I wouldn't be asking to borrow them. Maybe if they were offered to me :wink: ...but I don't think there's much chance of that happening considering I crashed both of us out of the madison. I agree best not to ask as it puts people in a bad positi...

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Just thought I'd mention the 28 bunch today which was a fabulous bunch. Only 7 - 8 riders so we all had to work. I was rapped to see out of the 7, there were 3 girls that had only recently made the transition from 25's, so they were tentative - but they all did a great job. My advice to them (Svetla...

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G'day Derek. I've looked into one day licences before and they have proven to cost more than what they are worth unless for very big events the price comes down. Last time I checked they were around $40. Probably what Geoff suggests is best ride out and have a look or head out to heffron park &...

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Trouty's race grimace often looks like a smile. In this case though I think you're right.

I'd like to confirm this is one of the few times I'm smiling!......but caught sucking wheel again.

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Hello? - results people! Or are you all out celebrating? There wasn't a big show of woman. In the end there were only 6 of us, so they gave us 3 minutes head start on D grade, and the deal was once they caught us the race would combine, however, awarded separate prizes. Up the first 12 km climb Don...

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The look on my face says it all - what do they feed these woman? - these girls are giants. Anyway - it was a great night and awesome to see the first DHBC junior girl to ever enter a race.......come 2nd. Watching both boys Pursuit Teams ride well was also fantastic. I certainly don't envy them ridin...

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Hi Eleri, I'm out regardless unfortunately. Heading to Newcastle for lunch (in the new car!). However, I've got a taste for racing after last weekend so it won't be long until I'm out there again. Just to let you know, tat even if there is a hint of rain...I'm out...yes soft. Forecast is good thoug...

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It is just the kind. I'll be riding Sunday weather permitting if either of you are around to drop by mine after and check it out.
Only fair, Jo would have first dibs!

Your not selling your red bike bag that matches mine and Stuart's? Assuming this is the right Michele.

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I've got Speedplays Zero on my track bike.

Chances of me pulling a foot are slim to remote - mostly because of my legs tho, nothing to do with the pedal.

Leg extensions would fix that shortie.

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I'm interested on advice for choosing pedals for a track bike. I currently run Speedplay Zero's on my road bike and have a spare set to use for track. Does anyone use Speedplay's for track? I see a lot of people with SPD's and toe straps, etc. Will the float be an issue? Any drawbacks with running ...

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You'll be up in B grade soon John. You were looking strong the whole race. 37.9 average and you didn't look like tiring.

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Shoes have gone to Peter/Utopia - to be fair he was first in (via PM and reply). Sorry Jo and Mike

No problem at all, first in first serve.

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I thought c grade was a great race, and my aim was to finish near the front. When you race regularly in this bunch you know who to look out for, but the riders I marked previously had gone to b grade........I should have just marked our own Dhbc guys given they came first and second. John did a grea...

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Sounds great, I'd love to do something similar. Who runs the camps? Do they do multi level bloke camps too. I've seen camps advertised that are held in Bright but I've worried they are more for the pros. Not newbie old guys like moi. Hey Philip, there is a heap of camps especially over Christmas an...

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In which case, they're all yours Peter. Shoot me a pm with some contact details. I'm away this weekend though, so you won't hear from me til Monday Actually given Mike is not a girl - I will have them, I just realised my other shoe is a 37. If its not too late - I'll have them......If Mike wants to...

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If they are still going, then ill have them

I'm a 38, bugger

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Saw these in an opshop and figured someone could put them to good use. They are pretty damn close to new. Bit of slight scuffing on the toe. They are though missing a heel plate Here's a pic of what they look like new: http://www.bikebug.com/images/zephyr-womens-large.jpg I paid $8. Someone can hav...

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I'm planning on signing up. Watch this space...

It's worth going Jo...I loved the rides, the closeness to the race and the pros (Yes I'm cycling a stalker). You'll have a great time.

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Taku...how old are you? Your race reports are excellent and I really enjoy reading them. Keep up the great work. Well done on the track.

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I was totally going to fake an early flat and hang out in the grupetto too. We can watch Eleri take off in the break away then sit up!

I'll be near the front for about 5 minutes if that.....then ill be with you in the groupetto!

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Yes. I would like to confess to using drugs too. Admittedly, not performance enhancing, but drugs nevertheless. Started taking them in the 90s, and have never really stopped... Still take the banned substance, insulin every day of my life... When you win 7 years in a row at RAW - I might consider p...

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I was thinking of getting the start gate out again today, happy to work around all the activity of course. was planning on going long today (well 2 laps is pretty long for me...). i dunno if the team pursuiters have practised the first few k's of the race? maybe us fat arsed bludgers can be holders...

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There's no hills at West Head. Was there yesterday. They've all gone.

Liar liar bike on fire!

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Hmm. I'm female, have a gold race licence, bike and no money. Would be churlish not to enter!

I hate hills, and I will be the one at the back with the groupetto, but I guess I could go? DHBC masters ream reunion!

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But how would one know for sure? PED started way early in the TdF history. Don't forget Greg Lemond - who spoke against Lance, but was pressured by Lance and his sponsors to retract it otherwise risk his business. Lance had money, and the power to bully people, however, he couldn't have succeeded w...

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far out?! good form or what?!!

How about a race report? Love to hear how the DHBC boys cleaned up

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Well done boys. I was at Dunc in the morning and I saw the huge number of juniors that were arriving with all their bike boxes. Most of the other interstate clubs had huge teams, so glad to see 3 red jerseys amongst them. Great photos, looks like you had fun.

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I guess a well deserved break in training is due. Well done Matty, great stuff.

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Congratulations to Chris Hageman for winning the first night of summer series Heffron, and Bill for getting third!!! thats massive!! For any one that is wondering why I am posting about a Heffron win, it was on Tuesday night, first race of the summer series which will likely see all our pro cyclist...

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Doesn't seem to be any results posted for today's Woman's crits, so no idea how Joanne went. Tomorrow the Men's crits, I'm the only DHBC male entrant. I'm still crook, so my goal is hang on and not get dropped. Anything else is a bonus I came to my senses and withdrew the day before. I figured taki...

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To the coaches: We will have to redo the roster or just accept that week 1 will always be un-manned (or womaned). Geoff Semon has offered to help Saturdays, but he hasn't been riding for the last 6 months and has said several times on The forum that he is not fit enough. Mike Clement is rarely avail...

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Thanks Dougie for taking the week we volunteered for. I just spent the morning walking in the mountains to Hanging Rock. It was only 7km, but it seemed harder than any 80km bike ride. Give me wheels any day.

Sounded like a big bunch today.

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Eddie Salles in unbelievable isn't he.

Well done though guys, it sounded like a cracking race with all the chasing.

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all i'v heard was SU Velo on sunday. and the google machine has no search results

It's not a womans race, it is LACC all in 5 different grades.

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I believe there is a womans road race on some time tomorrow at Horsley Park, but I dont have a link or any info o times or how long it is. Does anyone have any info?

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.......Michele, didn't I ever teach you to stay off the front?

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Do I need to say "Not a race".

No I know it's not.....but it's fun being able to track them all the way from here.

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Technology has really come a long way. With mark hales, Michele Pezzutti, Eleri Morgan, Adam and Stuart all riding the Melbourne Gran Fondo today....I Managed to find a way not to be left out. I've been tracking them all on the Subaru tracker iPad app. Hales seems to be leading with stuart only a mi...

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Can't move, but as no one has bid, can cancel add, and re-list in appropriate categories

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Thanks bill, I will let him know

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Shaun Colley is selling these track wheels on ebay. A pretty good buy. I dont even think he has used them since he bought them off Damo.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carbon-Track ... 0776812560

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I really enjoyed that race, it was a good course, a good bunch and very quiet roads which helps. Lots of attacking made the 120 km fly by in a tick over 3 hrs! It was always going to be difficult to get a result with a big SUVelo group plus one super-strong rider from Vic who'd lapped the field sol...

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Congratulations everyone on the great results! Report Friday: aim was to finish 2nd last or better. Ended up mid pack! Sunday: aim was to finish first lap with another dropped rider around me. Ended up holding in for 3 and a half laps and only 4 mins down on first place with 14 other riders! Made s...

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Finally spotted some other DHBC'rs today for the final Road Race, in John and Wallman. I believe Wallman got 8th in his division, John was still sick and had to exit the last lap, and unfortunately MIke Austin got a flat right before the end. Peter O'Sullivan also had some bad luck with his micro ch...

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Road race is on tomorrow but I'm hoping people will post up their experiences and or results on this thread. I have no idea how most of the boys went this weekend so looking forward to reading those. Woman's Crit I must say Eleri's Wmas 5 race was one of the best races I have seen her ride. The crit...

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It was good to see a lot of DHBC riders today having sighted JDLester, Mike Austin, Weller, Pete OSullivan, Eleri, myself and Dezzie. There could have been others but that is all we saw before we had to get out from the cold. We always expected Goulburn to be cold and windy, but these conditions wer...

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Due to a run in jersey sales we will be putting in another clothing order next week. Hey Christian, I think Stuart ordered a jacket for me when I was in Europe - have they come in yet, or has some one lese taken the order? SOrry - you may have posted it on the Forum, but I have missed so many forum...

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Congratulations to Eleri for winning Waratah Vets this morning. Apparently she sprinted past a guy who was determined not to let a woman overtake him - HOWEVER - He had to work so hard he spewed after the finish line, and just pipped her at the line. In the end he was relegated due to being a D grad...

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stelio in a dress would be a great compromise... if he wears it for the rest of the season. plus jo, you can kick his ass Not sure if I could kick Stellio's ass - possibly if he wears a dress - it might give him extra wind drag and I could stand a chance. He did a pretty convincing job overtaking t...

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I can see through the threads that LACC have made this challenge is all in good fun, so I think we should just race an Italian with them anyway for spirit of competition. Crafty's rules seem pretty fair and guarantee a good cross section of riders participate. Although....I haven't seen many woman f...

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Unless LACC decide to fly Richard in from England I think that is unlikely. However I do agree that it should be only those who have ridden RAW.

Should we also introduce a salary cap? This could get serious. BRINT IT ON!!

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What's Hill Start training and how does one go around with this? No such thing really? I just made that up - reminising about my days trying to do a hill start in a manual car and failing miserably. Having said that after many attempts I mastered it - so i guess practice makes perfect. There is tha...

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It took our club a number of years to build up but we worked very hard on just encouraging riders to have fun and give RAW a go. I remember convincing you Jo on your first night it went something like this "Simon I can't do this, it's steep, banked and scary!" "Come on Jo, don't worr...

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The hills aren't a problem - I love setting the pace through Miranda and often try and jump over everyone at Loftus. But put a red light at the top of that hill and I'm lost trying to clip in. Speedplays, eh? Yep.....actually I do love the speed plays, I find them a heap easier. Or sounds like you ...

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This is what I struggle with the most after jumping from C28s to Middies. I often drop 3 or 4 places down the group while I slowly clip in. Its the main reason I haven't tried the Fasties more often. Any tips? There are still times I struggle at middies, depending on who is riding, but it's usually...

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I appreciate that happened during the latest ride you led. No, I didn't need to speak louder, if anything, saving my breath helped me keep up and complete my C28 ride (a couple of months back). I am merely relating/sharing my experience, and if it helps ride-leaders or potential riders, great. Feed...

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Based on my one ride on 28s, I think on first glance 28s are theoretically 12% harder, but realistically about 30% harder. The main difference is how up-slopes and accelerating out of the traffic lights are handled. It also seemed to me there was an almost deliberate attempt to drop riders at the T...

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The race sounds like fun, but we don't have to accept the challenge really. And we can make a counter offer on the conditions. How about Alex as Track Captain and I confer. I don't mind accepting the challenge, and Alex knows all the riders well enough to make the team - so let's do it, and in the ...

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Well after feeling very strong and comfortable riding C25s, I tried making the jump from C25s to C28s today, and found the going wayyy too quick. I got spat at Sutherland and was so spent I actually turned at Engadine. Even then it was a long slog back. I know getting dropped is part of the challen...

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Just looking through the photos of my team...

Here's THE TRUCK!

and In Formation

Yes that truck looked scary, but your the formation in that shot was obviously not existant, you got it better in the next shot

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So based on that I declare Eleri, Jo, Camilla and Michelle the NSW DHBC TTT champions That's a great way to look at it. I love that analysis. By the way - The official Carbon Cranks 2013 Team has been selected. Adam Farrer (as he has not yet fully signed with the Deraillers) Stuart Hickson Mark Hal...

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Brand New Winter Long Bib Nix with tags - For sale $40 Great Nix for training, and is a men's small, so anatomically not right for me. Given Cadel and I are very close, you can assume he has touched them at some time. PM - email, phone, or see me at the track if you are interested. http://i374.photo...

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It's all just friendly competition Marc. The Derailuers beat us last year by 30 seconds, so they threw the gauntlet down. Next year we will have the "DHBC Carbon Cranks" to beat. So get training. It's great motivation for us girls to train next year.

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I totally agree, this years tour was totally boring. The sky domination made it so predictable, Wiggins never had to fight for it. Last year you never knew who was going to win till the TT. Zzzzzzzzzz Cuddles was obviously n where near his form. I wonder if he willbe back next year? BMCneed to spend...

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Hey...I would really like to hear how the elites and the rest of the masters men went.

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This could create some kind of bidding war, Trouty -or is it Stuart?.... Let me know what your ambit contract offer involves, or I'll have to consider this a tactical 'splitting' move.

Don't play too hard to get....we have Gossy and Durbridge also showing interest.

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The mind is an amazing thing, some times thinking your tall is all it takes to reach new hieghts.

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I will let the other teams post their results (teams please add your stories below), woman first: Woman's Masters: in order of height - Trouty, Michele Pezzutti, Camilla, Eleri. This year us woman decided we would take this seriously (ok, we only trained together twice) but we were serious enough to...

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Well I've been doing some great carbo loading. We went to killer burger on friday night and I'll tell you that gave me enough kilojoules to ride the event at least 3 times over

You can't get any more readier than that. You'll be good weight for the downhill run.

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