Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

andrewm

Good article. Thanks Stuart. It might sound silly but if looks are an issue there are black alloy rims out there! http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-components/2013-mavic-open-pro-cd-rim-312.32.1.html Not very deep tho are they? Do the go whoom whoom? Do they cost over $1000? Do they make me...

andrewm

I feel up for another saturday Kurnell cruise. Let me know if there are any takers and ill be at the cafe at 6.

andrewm

I probably need to be home by 9:30. So even tho I am keen, I am unlikely. Will post if I can make it.

andrewm

I've got a 54.5 willier alloy frame hanging in my shed. also most of a 9 speed veloce groupset.

Free is not very pricey.

If you ride it in the rain. The grease washes out of the headset. Other than that is good.

andrewm

Great ride. Great vibe. Great photos.

I might try for fresh legs next time.

Shame about the monkey.

andrewm

What about a kmc chain?

I never really thought about making sure I put the chain back on the same direction. Maybe I should

andrewm

So. If I cruise past the cafe at 6 tomorrow (sat), will anyone be joining me for some base kms to Kurnell?

andrewm

Bit bummed. I'd entered the extreme. Still, closed roads will be good.

andrewm

My cat's name is mittens.

andrewm

Assuming its not wet I might be up for a Kurnell speed session (or easier ride) on Saturday - but I'd want to be back at cafe no later than 9:30am Leave at 6 and I'm back by 9:30 even when dawdling. And given I'm planning 110km on Friday, and then trying to hang on to you, James, Phillip and Noel o...

andrewm

I was planning on an easy spin to Kurnell.

Ill want to keep some gas in the tank for the pie run.

andrewm

In.

Will see if I can keep up.

andrewm

woot! Woot!

andrewm

Looking to enter the extreme Did people use the bus transfer to the start before? How was it? The event info says to turn hanlebars and remove pedals prior to loading in the truck. Do they supply allen keys to re-attach pedals and torque wrenches to re-tighten stems on carbon steerers? If not - I su...

andrewm

jo vanderkitten on the way to lapa.....

andrewm

Its been suggested that the only way to solve the problem is to create 11 bunches, one for each increment of 1km/h from 25 to 35km/h. Maxiumum acceleration that is allowed is a exponential scale a=2e^t where t is represented by your increment over 25 and a is your max accelleration in mS^-2. I also...

andrewm

If I'm hanging in there but doing a good work out, its the perfect speed. If I get dropped, its going too fast. Why you as the barometer? Why not me*, or johnboy, or Anthony, or Eleri, or Paul or...... What if everyone in the bunch thinks this way and considers themselves the baramoter? I think the...

andrewm

On occasions it has felt like they were on a mission to drop me as soon as they could. yep I think the outcome we’re all seeking is a training ride that is safe but one which pushes your limits a bit. Nup. Maybe I am the odd one out - but as I hopefully explained above - Sunday Waterfall is not pri...

andrewm

Is there any feedback from the fast middies out there about why they don't ride with the fasties? Too fast? Too intimidating? I guess I am one of the "fast middies". Although note I was dropped like a stone after the Waterfall turnaround last Sunday. I had burnt all may matches sticking w...

andrewm

Done. Suggest that everyone who is catching the train be there in plenty of time, there is no alternative train time. And we know that city raiil always runs on time :? Now where are we with who's in? Start list Christian Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB) Stuart Alison Tam Not in. No MTB....

andrewm

For the newbies, this says you should have MTB experience. http://www.trailflix.com.au/tfx_new/trails.php?id=theoaks&&component=trailinfo Does riding one to the shops count? meh. The fire trail is easy. And if you find the single track too challenging (and its not), you can choose to ride o...

andrewm

The highest points in inner sydney are bondi junction and dover heigths - so hit that neighbourhood. My intial thoughhts would be Millitary rd, and Cranbrook http://app.strava.com/segments/932239 http://app.strava.com/segments/628472 Millitary rd will be around a 3 min hill for you at a decent effor...

andrewm

2 is the magic number of groups 65km-easy Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes Lizanne*saving lives at the beach Sinead Jen Phil Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding Linda Libby 95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?) Paul...

andrewm

65km-easy Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes Lizanne*saving lives at the beach Sinead Jen Phil Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding Linda Libby 95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?) Paulette - I have friends. JohnJ - w...

andrewm

I'm tempted to put my hand up for the 135. Having ridden to somersby and mangrove mountain a few times last year im keen to check out bumble hill and the yarramalong valley on the bike. Gorgeous country. I'll decide tonight and then apply for a leave pass if I decide I want to give it a whirl. A lit...

andrewm

I'm in - at least for a while. Will see how long I can hold on after 3 weeks of no riding with some jet lag. I expect to be dropped.

andrewm

That mosman back way was the one I suggested with the very detailed description of "up, down and around" at SHB. Possibly not large bunch friendly.

andrewm

Got a bit hot tho didnt it? The let's pound to west head set started as 7, but thinned to 5 by the west head turn off. It thinned to 4 somewhere on the way out to west head. Given there were do many of us I assume the capo clad time rider was picked up by one of the other factions? A sub faction for...

andrewm

I have a late leave pass for tomorrow's jaunt. I'll probably take the west head extension.

andrewm

I'm feeling the vibe.

andrewm

Pretty sure I'll be there.

andrewm

Announcements are being held off until the winner renegotiates his sponsorship deals.

you have another line to add to your back tattoo phillip

well done all

bet it hurt

andrewm

The power feature is more about fun than anything of real value. It can take real power data if you have it. It appears to me 'value' in the premium version is the training analysis features it adds-including the suffer score (which appears to be TRIMP). I don't see any added value in the social ne...

andrewm

We still have not done the M7 route. Only recently I noted there's quite a bit of facilities there out west eg. Western Sydney Regional Park, one that forms part of the M7 route. Also what about the Narellan/The Oaks route to Penrith? Anyone done that back route before? I think we missed the opport...

andrewm

Um, 14,700 ish

Nearly double last year.

andrewm

jothebuilder and eleri this morning in a very organised and attractive bunch on the way out to lapa

i had one too many chromsones to fit in - so didn't follow them to the golf course lest they spot the dirty old man at the back.....

andrewm

Me too.

How come I need at least 10 characters to post and James doesn't seem to?

andrewm

All things considered, you came out of that lightly. It'll still hurt tho. Heal well Jeremy. Props to Mike, Mark, Adrian, Adam and Eleri for helping Jeremy (and his bike). A special thanks to Mike for organising and leading. Reflecting on yesterday I have realised just what ride leaders take on, esp...

andrewm

leave pass purchased.
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. JohnJ
10. Andrew Burns
11. Andrew M

andrewm

I don't know most of that terrain very well Mike.

Probably a bit out of Narrabeen lakes (?)

probably

andrewm

Well that was hard. I had felt confident leading up to this. But I had a head cold, and a day of sick on Thursday. I suspect due to training a wee bit too hard. Before leaving the Motel in the morning I swallowed a Sudafed, an anti histamine, some garlic and horseradish and sprayed some stuff up my ...

andrewm

Good luck to everyone doing the Fitz's tomorrow. Hope you all get some decent weather. Look forward to hearing about it next week.

It's not that cold which is great. A toasty 5 degrees. Better than minus 1!

andrewm

Eleri
Anthony K. Happy to eat anything.
Andrew M. Happy to eat food.

andrewm

Andrew,
I can offer you a lift. I am staying with an old friend in Belconnen.
I am planning to drive down Sat afternoon and back Monday morning.

Woohoo. I gratefully accept.

Ta muchly.

andrewm

I have accommodation (belconnen way motel), but no transport yet. I would love a lift Eleri. Dinner sat or sun sounds good as well.

andrewm

If you want more info on adjusting the smp, have a read of Steve Hogg

http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blo ... bout-smps/

I have my evolution sloping down 3 degrees. Makes a very noticeable difference from level.

The site is worth a poke around if you want to fiddle with your fit.

andrewm

You would be rather foolish to be attending the fitz in a fortnight.

andrewm

I'm in for the extreme.

andrewm

I'm seriously thinking of the 250. I even appear to be training.

andrewm

Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
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Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.

andrewm

Hey the weather forecast looks best for an inland ride on Sunday

I'd love to. But I turn into a pumpkin on the stroke of midday. So I need to be on a train at campbelltown about 10:30. Risk\reward ratio is too high.

andrewm

Yeh whatever

At least your user name is long enough.

I'll be there.

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andrewm

Looks like it will be pi$$ing down.

If I'm feeling adventurous I might break out the rollers, they are still an adventure for me.

andrewm

so which one am I?

The coffee was excellent. Thanks Adrian.

andrewm

Mike - Fastie (when I need to be) Philip - Slowie (when I need to be) Justin - Middie at the best of times JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast) John - Fast middie Andrew - fastish C25 AndrewM - middie middie Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall n...

andrewm

"There will be pain"

andrewm

I'll give it a whirl this week.

andrewm

Rhys on the highway at st peters on the way out

A fast female on a fixie flashed past me on the way back on Victoria rd just after Sydenham rd. Must have been Lizanne. I was still a bit pooped from RNP. Where does she get her energy?

andrewm

I think I'll be there.

andrewm

I'm in - first road race.....

Must have lucked out with the online system - worked perfectly first time

Anyone paying with Commbank cards? Apparently there EFPTOS system is down - maybe that was it?.....

andrewm

I'm in for boxing day and probably the 27th.

andrewm

Thanks for a great ride Mike. The road along the Hawkesbury was fantastic. The duck sprint was a highlight. No significant consequences from the expired leave pass. The better half made it to her show with seconds to spare. The ferry avoided more hills (and kms). Route was King St, George St, Harbou...

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