Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

She just doesn't understand him.

The late entry of Trevor Hambley gave us a DHBC contingent of four for the Mudgee Audax ride. One of the very best things about this ride was that the weather was perfect, if a little on the windy side. Just the right temperature and partly cloudy but with plenty of sunny patches. Compared to the we...

[quote="Simon Llewellyn"] It also has a fancy name which Lindsay keeps reminding me of but I can never remember and no one else seems to know because it was only recently named. quote]

It's Alex Trevallion Plaza.

I don't mind where it leaves from. However, I think it would be useful if someone who has access to the website updated the front page and the ride page of the website, perhaps with the street address of the shop formerly known as "Mick Mazzas," for the benefit of new people. I know I stre...

An email I got today from Waratah Vets says you can enter up til 1st May. Also claims that all women will get a bunch of flowers "because it's mothers day" !!! I'll feel like a fraud if they give me the flowers.

I entered.

Long sleeve wind jacket ($100) XS S Eleri M - Julio, Anthony, jbcow, Trouty (or I might be a small - will confirm on sample sizes), L - Karzie (Ian C), Shrubb face, Stuart, Dougie, Adam F XL - Michael Ward XXL Sleeveless wind vest, mesh back ($90) XS S M Jo Skinner L Craig Weller, Adrian Legg, Paul ...

Got a flat in the park this morning just as it started to rain. Apologies to all those who had to stand around in the cold (13 degrees) and rain (lots) waiting for me - very nice of you!, and to Toff for glass extraction from the tyre and Mike for loaning me a 700 tube which I then squashed into the...

I agree. And it has bike parking now. Mind you, perhaps not for the full complement so we will have to improvise.

Great ride everyone and an awesome turnout! Everyone was my domestique as I sat on the back for the entire ride

First time I ever got to cross a police tape line. Just like on the tv.

It would appear though, that I did an extra lap as the “one finger” Lindsay held out on the previous lap was indicating a win and that is why I thought Lindsay was being extraordinarily cruel and extending the race for a further 2 laps! after what I thought was the final. I think I said something v...

I'm in for this Friday! Does this mean I will have to leave home at 5:30am???
What time will I have to wake up?

Before 5.30am I reckon.

Christian - this might be a good time to post the stock listing

Adam and I are going to come on this Akuna Bay ride.

I have an Edge 800 and a Forerunner 405. Sometimes we take both of them outside at the same time and the 800 finds the satellites much faster than the 405 which sometimes takes ages. All that tells you, though, is that there is variability between devices and it isn't the weather or clouds or someth...

I'm hoping to make this.

The day did not start well when I cable-tied a spoke to the front fork fitting the transponder. You aren't the first and you probably aren't the last. Other people in the club have done this! :wink: Great reports guys and good effort. Sounded like a very wet and cold ride so excellent that you all ...

Excellent to see Gloria at the track last night too! Jess organised us - that is a few women and newbie blokes - last night. We claimed the bottom of the track, got into a few pacelines and practised changes and everyone did really well. By the end of the night we were getting some nice even riding.

I'll look forward to seeing it Geoff! I've got a Bianchi being amended at the moment. Looks like the right size with a shorter stem and different handlebars. I'll see how it feels when it's all put together.

Last year's was pretty good. Still makes me laugh.

Good to see so many women down at the track this afternoon and everyone got to ride up on the bank. Excellent introductory session Jessica!! Great work in pullling it all together

Not so good in school holidays from my experience. The two times I have been to West Head, however, there have been very few cars. Probably because the road doesn't go anywhere much.

I'm going to try a small Bianchi with 700s because it looks like it might have a small enough top tube. Annoyingly they only publish half the geometry and while I could probably work out the rest of the dimensions like standover, I'm also sure I've got better things to do. I'll have a go on it and s...

cycling news says the track is 'slow' - how is a track slow, or fast for that matter? http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/uci-track-world-championships-2011-cm/mens-team-pursuit/results I believe it is to do with the temperature and therefore density of the air. Hot temperatures are faster than cold o...

Thanks for the offer to sit on bikes. I might try that next week because I can't go to the track this week at all. Lizanne, Jo and I are all about the same height. We checked out the relative height of our hips and there was quite a range. The point about borrowing wheels is useful, but not sufficie...

[quote="mikesbytes"]How do I vote if I'm in Goulburn on the day?

Either vote before hand http://votensw.info/early_voting/pre-poll or turn up at a booth in Goulburn and do an absentee vote.

I'm trying to find a track bike that fits me, the one I've been riding at the track has a too-long top tube and I can't breathe on the drops. I've got a few problems to resolve and they all involve compromise and I'd welcome opinions on which is the right compromise to make. Fortunately, cost is not...

It matters who you vote for in the upper house because it is the house of review. And it's not clear who will have the majority there and whether anyone will hold the balance of power. With a likely conservative government, then a Legislative Council where they don't have the majority could place an...

I'm about to book some accommodation in Mudgee and will happily organise same for others but really this thread is all about who isn't going. Any preferences? I'm happy to find a house but if the pub is the preferred option, someone remind me what it's called and I'll book there. It's definitely cen...

UNSW is doing a large longitudinal, interview based study with 2000 cyclists to understand how often they cycle, any accidents and the outcome of same.

The survey has just opened, I've just registered. More info is here http://safercycling.unsw.edu.au for anyone who would like to participate.

Am I the only one who, when they saw the topic for this thread, wondered just where on Illawarra Road it would be possible to stage a race?

Commuter challenge maybe.

and did mine - in an attractive shade of black with 3% sparkle

Hey Eleri, I believe Phil Kelly at the track (southern cross) would have the level of coaching qualification that you would need in order to observe for your training if you are still looking. He is at the track wednesday night and I'm sure would be happy to let you watch. Thanks Simon! I can't mak...

offensive language like that will get you banned thank you .....(takes teachers hat off)

mea culpa to teachers. As a child of teachers, I will put myself in the corner now, chastened and repenting.

Organise and captain an adventure ride Yes. A good idea. Hopeless at route planning though so we might just end up riding on main roads. A few weeks ago I rode back from Dunc Grey on Canterbury Road, for instance, rather on the quieter route. :roll: If you route plan it, I'll happily captain it. Yo...

Hey im wondering if you should get in and do as m,uch racing as possible too, does race experience help with coaching? Possibly does help Tim especially in knowing tactics etc. But I'm really interested in getting new people into cycling and the club rather than assuming I'm going to be some sort o...

Don't know about the track - when I've been down there Alex seems to be doing a great job of organising everyone.

What I REALLY need is some ideas for who could be a coach mentor. Without one of those I can't get accredited. Ideas please - pm me or I'll be at the cafe tomorrow after the ride.

I've been to Andrew Bull in the city. Steve Hogg also refers people to him. He's a club runner but gets the whole sport thing. He set me up with new orthotics about 18 months ago. Fixed a whole bunch of problems, unlike their predecessors.

http://www.sydneysportspodiatry.com.au

Top work Jo! You look so fierce - no wonder you got a result is all I can say.

Great shots Stuart, nicely done.

Lizanne - let's have a chat about what might be involved in cycle coaching. I'll catch you at the cafe maybe Sunday if you are there.

*jumps up and down with hand waving in the air*

Thanks for the enthusiasm. Umm - what about all the speed skating complication?

Or are you saying you are a CA accredited cycle coach and will be my mentor

I had one, but it also involved an ACL repair which sounds bigger than what you are having done. Had the ACL end of November, ran the City to Surf in August the next year. Wasn't quite as fit as I would have liked and threw up in fact, but not because of my knee.

Last weekend I did my Level 1 Cycle Coach theory classes. These build on the Cycle Skills accreditation I already have and take it one step further. It's basically club level coaching for road and track. In order to get accredited for Level 1 I have to do a few practical things. 10 hours assisting a...

Congrats Ian! Woo hoo C grade

I'm out and off the bike for another week.

done a hammy. Some people just don't know when to stop.

Great result for a first ride Danny! and well done Nick for getting first. Waratah's a good club to race with.

Adam and I are definitely in for the weekend. Not sure on timing yet.

A dozen or so of us turned out this morning with a slightly delayed start due to yours truly and one other being late. Apparently we have been fined. Anyway, we got to Parramatta Park, skilfully directed by Simon, picked up our "A Metre Matters" t-shirts and off we went. We lasted about 6k...

Change of plan Simon - Adam and I will meet you at Mick Mazza's at 6.20.

is it possible that running affects heart rate the next day? Both today and last wednesday, i had a heart rate that dropped really quickly down to numbers it wouldnt normally get to either down a hill, or at lights. Going from 140-180 down to 75 or so. I thought last week that i was just cracked on...

I saw Victoria riding slowly up Salisbury Road in Camperdown this morning early. I was running so she didn't see me.

Simon - what time do you reckon you will get to Parramatta for the start of the actual ride? Adam and I will meet you all there. It appears there is no fixed start time.

I would definitely be in that - I am sure Southern Highlands have some girls that ride, or a group I can keep up with? Come on DHBC ladies.... I'm up for Goulburn and the Masters - would love to go and ride with old buggers and Jo but unfortunately for that particular training program, I've got a b...

I think we should do a guerilla stencil of a bicycle on the pavement outside his shop. In red.

Nice idea. Would the gorilla be riding a bike?

And there is the question of where our meeting point will be once Mick Mazza's is no longer there. We will all know where it WAS but new people won't necessarily.

Just noticed your new (?) avatar EMT. You must be pining for the Evandale hedges.

Yep, that's going to be the highlight of my penny-farthing riding for a while! Endless hours of amusement.

Hi all, I was there too! I rode the 130km, having done the 200 and 140 in previous years and knowing better this time. :) The 130 is a lot easier than the 140 as you aren't climbing Buffalo in the midday sun. I don't have much to add, I had a good ride and it's always a fantastic event, it's as tou...

I got a flat coming up from Watson's Bay this morning. I did it all by myself except for the last tricky bit of getting the tyre back onto the rim. Struggled with it for maybe 15 mins before some chaps turned up and got the last bit of the tyre back onto the rim and then insisted on CO2ing it for me...

I spotted Christian and the juniors coming down heartbreak hill this morning. I waved to Hugo I think it was but I didn't have a DHBC jersey on so I doubt he recognised me.

I've signed up now for me and Adam.

Gee- I'm glad I'm in Melbourne. It's positively civilised by comparison! Camilla I am so glad you didn't get wiped out by an Australian flag on the "Princes" highway presumably crossing the "Cooks" river. That would have indeed been newsworthy but as you say, embarassing. Indeed,...

I've got 2 Garmins - with different hrm. The Edge 800 has the best, most comfortable one but I think they are interchangeable anyway.

The data comes as calories not KJs but in any case, the underlying formula produces rubbish so it doesn't matter what the unit of measurement is, it's wrong.

Forgot to say - the scenery in and around Bright is absolutely beautiful. And Falls Creek and Buffalo are significantly different which mixes it all up in a very good way.

Part 1 of the ride reports herewith I counted 13 DHBC riders at the Alpine Classic (if I am allowed to count Simone) - a great effort. With all families etc, we contributed quite a deal to the local economy :) There were 5 DHBC starters in the Alpine Classic 200km ride - Camilla, Amy, Paul, Ron and ...

Simon - probably me and Adam. I'll sign up soon.

Mark scared himself by driving the 250km course yesterday. He's our only contender so he has to make it!

[Edit] actually 3 DHBC riders are doing the 250km - Adrian and David OS are both confirmed starters.

Hi Eleri, Pia and I will be down Sat arvo. Pia's got a volunteers meeting at 2pm. We're in the caravan park. It would be good to catch up with the DHBC crew on Sat night as we'll be rushing back straight after. That's a short trip! Let us know when you are here, we'll just be hanging around and hav...

Adrian - let us know when you arrive! We went on easy rides yesterday, except Richard and Simone who did Falls Creek. Top effort! There's 2 choices of rides here - flat rides and mountain rides and not much in between. Weather perfect but deteriorating slightly towards the weekend which is a little ...

There's a fine contingent of DHBC riders at Bright, all settled in. It's great weather here - cool nights and sunny days,not too hot but warming up for Sunday. Yesterday, Mark, Amy, Jo, Camilla and I climbed Tawonga Gap, went on to Falls Creek and back over Tawonga again before heading back to Brigh...

I might get a steel track bike then ...

I saw Lizanne this morning on Bourke St Waterloo. She chased down a mountain bike and then dragged him off at the lights. She won.

I was driving my car so she didn't see me.

enggrish very rittle

what does OMNIUM mean

lol That's because it's Latin

I'm still thinking it's a 6am start and that, as no-one is actually organising it, that people will turn up, or they won't. Unless it's actually raining in the morning, I'm planning to go. The weather report seems to be slightly better than it looked a couple of days ago or even this morning. Annoyi...

I'm not surprised to read an anti-bike rant from a runner. For some reason there are quite a few cyclist haters in the running community. This can be seen on occasion on the coolrunning site. To be honest, I get a bit irritated by intimidating speeding cyclists in lane cove nat park during lunchtim...

Maybe we should ask the author if he is still running past the age of 50. That is a big uptake area for cycling, runners who have done their knees.

James

The author is a woman, Annabel Hepworth. Don't know how old she is. I'm still running and nothing wrong with my knees

The weather report is looking seriously unattractive.

I'll be leaving from MM at 6:00 I'd say as I need to ride slower than 28kph avg. Like at about 23 avg to save my legs. So if anybody else slow wants to ride to the start then is that an OK time? If no other slow riders, I'll get the train from Sydenham to Loftus at 6:15 arriving at 6:53 :D I'll rid...

It's about 28kms from MM to Loftus and therefore takes 1 hour to get there according to the last trip I did anyway. Presumably we want to get there a bit before the start?

And lost the opportunity for 250m descending!

[quote="Camilla"]What was the total climb you guys recorded, EMT & Trouty? I think there's something a bit peculiar about my new Garmin. The elevation readings seem fine, but I get what I suspect are high gradients. At the end of the day it told me we'd climbed a bit over 2100m and des...

It was a good day out, thanks for organising Stuart. Cool conditions made it quite pleasant for riding. The rain masqueraded as high humidity and we didn't really get rained on properly which was good. Unexpectedly saw Victoria on the way back from West Head. We got more than enough hills in, I was ...

That's exactly what I was just working out. Its 31.8k from my place and its a route I've ridden a number of times Oh and I'd have to wear budge smugglers as I don't have carrying capacity for boardies I'll put a spare towel in my car for you Mike. If there's other stuff you want to take, give me a ...

Picked up a few maybes at the cafe this morning. Hung, Mike, Danny, Ian- all possible starters.

I thought the start was 6am, so pleased to see it's 6.30

Girls bikes are safer than boys bikes

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/01 ... -safer.php

That's why I ride the Townie. Much more suitable for us older types (apparently).

Yes, I'm in. I'll take my car so if someone wants a lift, let me know. I'm keen to add West Head into the ride.

Not so sure about the swim though

Haven't swum in the sea for years. I'll probably just eat breakfast.

Yes. I'm in!

Sorry I had to leave you all but unfortunately I had to be back in time to go to work.

Hope you made it!

Is there a bike that I could borrow if I was to venture onto the track? a junior size bike would be just the ticket. I hope not to crash it.

How good was it having our own domestique!? I didn't know he was famous but did think he had nice broad shoulders and a good pair of legs :) We had a good tow up to Engadine from Sutherland as well with a large bunch of riders from no particular club but all riding very nicely at just the right pace...

I'm going anyway, whatever happens.

Stuart, do you mean you will start at 6 to ride to Sutherland?

Re: Wednesday ride 29/12/10 Yes, I figured that. But not everyone's a racer

Yes, I figured that. But not everyone's a racer

After yesterday's bad weather, I'm having another attempt at a Royal National Park ride if anyone wants to join me on Wednesday morning.

When: Wednesday 29th
Departs: 6am at Mick Mazza's
Pace: 28s
Route: Waterfall in, Audley out

Well, we got to MM at 6am and 7 of us turned up with an ominous cloudmass to the south west. So we decided to head north, rang Hung and told him we wouldn't be heading past Brighton and went on and over the Harbour Bridge. Somewhere around Mosman we started getting more rain and with it a realisatio...

Toff and Mikesbytes - you are both too cryptic for Wallaby who is new.

Please explain yourselves.

Marrickville Road Cafe has just told me they will be closed on Boxing Day.

Best wishes from them to all of us this Season.

Thanks Pete - I think we may have to go without. But I'm glad they are having a break given it is a family business so we shouldn't feel hard done by.

I believe that a RNP ride is being planned by EMT for Sun 26th but I don't have details. Here's the details. We will be leaving Mick Mazza's at 6am on Boxing Day. The ride will be Waterfall in, Audley out and we'll be aiming for 28's pace. In so far is me, Mike C, Paul and Michele. Paul, Michele an...

Excellent - It's snowing at Falls Creek.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010 ... 097298.htm

Last night a small group of tourists sought out the best that the inner west had to offer in Christmas lights, ending up in Ashbury for a nightcap and the best biscotti around. A very pleasant evening, just the right temperature and good leadership from Mark and Warren who knew where they were going...

"didn't look old enough" to get into E-grade

damn - no-one said that to me!

Good to see you there today Andrew

Yes congratulations to Stuart! Well done and a good ride from him. Nice though it is for Jo to give me some of the credit I spent all of 200m in front of him or pretty much anybody for that matter. It was all his own work and a nice ride with Stuart sitting well placed throughout the race. Some dodg...

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