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by lindsay
24 Aug 2007, 08:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Hard-core fixie anecdotes
Replies: 12
Views: 3427

If your head was lactating the cabbage leaf might stop that as well.
by lindsay
22 Aug 2007, 13:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Wheel building equipment
Replies: 5
Views: 1715

Oh you guys... :oops:

Yes that is the same truing stand as I use & I've never wanted for more. The nipple keys are a very important part. One can do a lot of damage with bad ones.

I put a small amount of Locktight 222 into the nipple as I'm building.
by lindsay
17 Aug 2007, 13:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Cycling in 1955
Replies: 3
Views: 1529

Rugby - who wants to go to Rugby? That's priceless. They would have put alot of money into making that film. I loved it.
by lindsay
17 Aug 2007, 11:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: I just have to agree 100% with this reviewer's opinion!
Replies: 3
Views: 1320

I loved it... thanks for posting this link :D
by lindsay
17 Aug 2007, 09:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

Adrian - No problems we can always squeeze another in... As for last night it went very well for our first night. We had 6 riders, so a good group. We all did heart rates except Simon who did sprints. Louie was smokin', for real with a blow out on his rear tyre on the last sprint which would have do...
by lindsay
15 Aug 2007, 16:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

no problems... that'd be great.
by lindsay
15 Aug 2007, 16:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

Simon then we would require a turbo tax... unless you allow us to hook it up to a generator to power the lights...
by lindsay
15 Aug 2007, 15:10
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

I spoke to Canterbury Council for a booking and they said Randwick had the track booked, that as long as Randwick are wiling to have us there the council was happy & it would be no charge to us. I then spoke to Bucko & he was very happy for us to be there & perhaps they could train with ...
by lindsay
15 Aug 2007, 13:37
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome
Replies: 14
Views: 3748

Rollers/Trainers training Thursday's Canterbury Velodrome

This week we're going to start our new Thursday evening rollers session at Canterbury Velodrome. Venue is the downstairs area where we do our wet nights training. Activities will be roller/trainer sprint sessions. Door opens 6:45pm Starts 7pm to 7:15pm warmup aprox 1/2 hour sprint sessions. Finish 8...
by lindsay
14 Aug 2007, 09:04
Forum: Track
Topic: Time for some straps...
Replies: 69
Views: 20896

Legend has it the only part of his bike Major Taylor took when he left Australia was his leather toe straps. His bike remains on display at Jack Walsh's shop, sans toe straps.
by lindsay
13 Aug 2007, 16:50
Forum: Track
Topic: Time for some straps...
Replies: 69
Views: 20896

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1087/1100766179_d03016e0f2.jpg Thats from - http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/pedals.html Toshi NJS Double Straps $99.95/Pair. These are super high-end double straps made for serious track racing. They meet the stringent NJS standards required for parts to be used in Jap...
by lindsay
11 Aug 2007, 21:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354908

Saturday Slowies was good. Priority number is we make it home through the evil Saturday traffic alive which we did. Actually the warm weather caught us by suprise and on the way in by the time we got to Newtown we were starting to un-zip/get rid of jackets etc. Louie had to get his arm/leg warmers o...
by lindsay
11 Aug 2007, 18:35
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354908

I've got some wheels to work on...
by lindsay
11 Aug 2007, 17:48
Forum: Road
Topic: Tamworth Tour
Replies: 20
Views: 5621

Great news from the Tour of Tamworth. For James in Div 5 he won KOM in the first stage then went on to win it from a breakaway after that. In the second stage he once again formed a break away with 2 other riders & came third - giving him a 2 minute overall lead with one stage to go tomorrow. Fo...
by lindsay
09 Aug 2007, 15:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC Presentation Night
Replies: 6
Views: 2298

DHBC Presentation Night

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by lindsay
08 Aug 2007, 13:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Malvern Star 1930s
Replies: 15
Views: 4034

That's a very interesting frame. There's been a couple of good Malvern Stars in Ebay recently. I however wouldn't do-up one of them, too many of the old boys to tell you this & that's wrong with it.
by lindsay
05 Aug 2007, 17:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Buildin' a fixie!
Replies: 73
Views: 19552

I like fulcheni with a creamy mushroom sauce & parmesan :?
by lindsay
04 Aug 2007, 22:59
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 3rd August - Rob delivers a parcel of punishment
Replies: 4
Views: 2184

Heffron 3rd August - Rob delivers a parcel of punishment

Today was the first race for our new rider Rob. Starting in C grade he spent all the race up the front pouring on the power. Rob's a courier and has started training with us at Tempe. Meanwhile I was down the back suffering... until my suffering came to an end on lap 3. Rob went on to get a 2nd bein...
by lindsay
04 Aug 2007, 22:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Ride For Life - Sat 4th August
Replies: 16
Views: 4557

Well done guys - don't feel bad Mike, remember what I say anyone who races wins, doesn't matter where you come. Us slowies watched a couple of laps of the elites, there was plenty off the back of that one to.

I got toasted in C grade a Heffron as well...
by lindsay
03 Aug 2007, 12:51
Forum: Track
Topic: Time for some straps...
Replies: 69
Views: 20896

Simon I'm with you 100% on this one. I'm now using the standard shimano shoe with the cleat they provide with a double strap & I reckon I could get sucked up into an alien space ship by a tracktor beam & I'd tow the bike under me as I went up into the sky. The shimano cleat fits a look patte...
by lindsay
03 Aug 2007, 12:43
Forum: Conversation
Topic: websites update & profiles page...
Replies: 20
Views: 5345

I just did some counting of everybody who goes to Tempe regular/not regular from our club this year (like I've included James for instance) & the grand total is 20 riders (I've also included Des)... Jim Bundy gave me a lovely frame & wheels for Lindsay this morning (Theo's younger brother). ...
by lindsay
03 Aug 2007, 12:29
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354908

Power lifters trying to run
Those guys are good to have around when your under a car & the jack lets go...
by lindsay
03 Aug 2007, 12:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: websites update & profiles page...
Replies: 20
Views: 5345

Simon, that's excellent work you've done... good on ya. I think the idea for the profiles is great, I'll do mine.
by lindsay
02 Aug 2007, 14:20
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354908

I saw the crash last night, a bit nasty. Chris pulled his foot... I'd say 50% of all crashes at Tempe happen because riders pull their foot. Theo also fell off doing a start off the bank - he pulled his foot to :(
by lindsay
30 Jul 2007, 10:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Men in Lycra are HOT
Replies: 13
Views: 3108

Perhaps we should start a thread about fashion??
by lindsay
28 Jul 2007, 11:23
Forum: Conversation
Topic: That special brand again
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

MASTERS =

Money
Assigned
Straight
To
Early
Retirement
Souvenir

:wink:
by lindsay
27 Jul 2007, 13:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Replies: 14
Views: 3632

That's why I think Vino was so dumb to do the way he did Well I've heard some gossip that it was an unintended mistake... They put the wrong blood into him, screwed up the bags. So he got someone else's blood instead of his own, hence the extra DNA. And to further to the gossip I heard, that is wha...
by lindsay
09 Jul 2007, 13:00
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Thankyou to Megan Webb
Replies: 1
Views: 1047

Thankyou to Megan Webb

A big thank you to Megan who has donated a track bike to the club. She's off overseas & decided to give us her nice Hillbrick pista. So one more to my loan fleet of track bikes. Cheers Megan & have a good time in Europe. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1130/758694678_6bc8b3fbd8.jpg Evandale 2...
by lindsay
09 Jul 2007, 12:41
Forum: Conversation
Topic: A secret weapon for Evandale
Replies: 8
Views: 2216

I noticed Borat's checking it out...
by lindsay
07 Jul 2007, 20:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Is Sunday Ride on tomorrow?
Replies: 6
Views: 1890

Why don't we just go now & get it over & done with... :P

Yes I'll be there... unless raining.
by lindsay
07 Jul 2007, 09:59
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Tour prolog party
Replies: 15
Views: 3967

You can all to come to my place... SBS starts at 11:50pm. So any time around then. My address is 64 Despointes Street Marrickville. Which is just around the corner from Micks.
by lindsay
07 Jul 2007, 09:56
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Tips for the tour
Replies: 19
Views: 4552

I'm 64% Evans & 36% Vino...
by lindsay
04 Jul 2007, 13:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Tour prolog party
Replies: 15
Views: 3967

I'm in...
by lindsay
02 Jul 2007, 15:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Penny Farthing Sculpture
Replies: 2
Views: 1276

Wow, that's great. Perhaps we should send a link to Di in Tassie for the next issue of the Velocipist... 8)
by lindsay
22 Jun 2007, 08:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: My little Holiday Tour
Replies: 3
Views: 1546

My little Holiday Tour

I'm going to Queensland today & I'll be gone for the next 2 weekends. So have good rides while I'm gone. :) I'm taking my touring bike & hope to get in a mini-tour for a couple of days. I'll start in Childers (close to Bundaburg) & ride 1 day to Gympie or 2 days to Gympie via inland. The...
by lindsay
21 Jun 2007, 22:55
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Jersey order page
Replies: 13
Views: 6536

Jersey order page

Dear All,

I've made a new page for your orders for jerseys. If you'd like to make an order for a club jersey please use the form. Link is below or it's on our main menu.

http://www.dhbc.org.au/index.php?pr=Club_Jerseys
by lindsay
21 Jun 2007, 22:51
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Source for a 31.6mm tube
Replies: 14
Views: 3350

:( Sorry mate nothing of that size... I don't think my JB hasn't made it into the 2000's yet :roll:
by lindsay
20 Jun 2007, 10:15
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Source for a 31.6mm tube
Replies: 14
Views: 3350

I'll check out my JB tonight...
by lindsay
15 Jun 2007, 16:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Whats this brand like
Replies: 5
Views: 1916

That's one beautiful frame, but could you ever ride that thing? Perhaps if you had somebody riding in front dropping rose petals for you to ride over...
by lindsay
15 Jun 2007, 14:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Coonabarabran To Gunnedah Sundowner Weekend
Replies: 20
Views: 6536

Coonabarabran To Gunnedah Sundowner Weekend

While the excitment builds for the 2007 Tour de France we have our own races to get stuck into. It's time to get your entries in for the Gunnedah Sundowner Weekend. Saturday 30 June. Keegan Downes Memorial Sundowner Coonabarabran To Gunnedah 111km Handicap Sunday July 1st. Gunnedah To Tamworth 108km...
by lindsay
12 Jun 2007, 17:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 1 for James C
Replies: 34
Views: 8011

1 for James C

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PINARELLO-PRINCE-52CM-FRAME_W0QQitemZ140128057548QQihZ004QQcategoryZ7298QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I quote - !!!!!!NOTE:!!!!!!! HAS A REPAIRABLE CRACK IN BOTTOM TRIANGLE WHERE RIGHT CARBON STAY JOINS ALLUMINIUM. CAN BE FIXED BUT I HAVE NEW BIKE James C what do you reckon?? :cry:
by lindsay
12 Jun 2007, 15:03
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Huw's journal updates
Replies: 4
Views: 1675

I think a couple of us need to get over there fast...

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by lindsay
12 Jun 2007, 11:13
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Nonbikerelated talking thread. (nsfw)
Replies: 1655
Views: 354908

They should have given your beard a bit of a trim while it was sticking out!
by lindsay
12 Jun 2007, 10:16
Forum: Conversation
Topic: "I ride a lonely road" sung by Red & Black Day
Replies: 22
Views: 5388

To Fouad,

Congratulations Dad... DHBC rules do allow for riders to have the weekend off for these events. 8)

Lindsay
by lindsay
10 Jun 2007, 16:54
Forum: Road
Topic: Tour De Royale - Queen Elizabeth's B'Day ride
Replies: 19
Views: 6768

I'm up for it, as is George & Alhassan. Alhassan was at my place tuning up his bike ready to start his hard training. So 6:30 at Mick's, Waterfall would be good for me as I don't want to trash my legs too much for Monday night at the track. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1096/538229398_77e05962f...
by lindsay
10 Jun 2007, 12:53
Forum: Conversation
Topic: "I ride a lonely road" sung by Red & Black Day
Replies: 22
Views: 5388

Don't forget I'm 50% trackrider & that's the bit of me that wouldn't get out of bed...
by lindsay
10 Jun 2007, 10:43
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Putting my new trainer to good use
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

I've been trying to dry out my shoes after commuting Friday evening.
by lindsay
09 Jun 2007, 19:36
Forum: Road
Topic: Race Report - Ken Dinnerville - 3 May 07
Replies: 5
Views: 2548

My ride to Dapto was lovely. I turned left at Waterfall, then turned left again at Bellambi Beach to pick up the bike path into Wollongong. Then on to Unanderra & Dapto where I had about 1/2 hour to wait for the sprint. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1074/536899872_9a0fa6e200_o.jpg View from Sta...
by lindsay
06 Jun 2007, 15:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Huw's journal updates
Replies: 4
Views: 1675

Huw's journal updates

Huw & Selga have been updating their journal...

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/EuroSummer07

& I'm stuck at work :(
by lindsay
05 Jun 2007, 14:27
Forum: Track
Topic: Llewellyn boys take 4 out of 6 at training
Replies: 3
Views: 2350

Tim,

you were flying in those leadouts last night... & with Louie blocking Stuwie didn't have a change.
by lindsay
02 Jun 2007, 17:52
Forum: Conversation
Topic: First Sunday RNP?
Replies: 10
Views: 3340

I'm still going to Dapto, although at this point look it looks like I'll be on me Pat Malone after Waterfall.
by lindsay
30 May 2007, 20:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Ken Dinnerville Memorial Handicap Ride
Replies: 0
Views: 1340

Ken Dinnerville Memorial Handicap Ride

I'm going to ride to the Ken Dinnerville at Dapto on Sunday. I'll ride to Waterfall with everyone then head to Dapto, I thnk I'll go via Waterfall & Stanwell Park. Race starts at 10am so if I think if I can get there by 11:30 that should be before the end. We can cheer on our riders James M &...
by lindsay
27 May 2007, 13:20
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Crash at Sutherland.
Replies: 3
Views: 2000

I said hi to Eddy this morning at the 7/11 servo where we stop. Did they ride South from there? Please let him know I'm sorry to hear of him crashing & wish him a quick recovery.
by lindsay
26 May 2007, 17:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC Theme has returned
Replies: 41
Views: 11805

I like the top one best.
by lindsay
23 May 2007, 13:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: JamesF's accident and upcoming AGM
Replies: 36
Views: 10098

For new riders, I don't think they would be fit enough to handle all the RNP climbs. I think what I would do is continue running the slowies as we have been, however it would be a good goal for new riders to work towards. I could make a call on the day depending on who we have with us. For me I don...
by lindsay
23 May 2007, 13:24
Forum: Conversation
Topic: The UCI weight limit is for pussies
Replies: 1
Views: 1388

The UCI weight limit is for pussies

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Hi I'm Johnny & I'm 6.8kg... so there :P
by lindsay
23 May 2007, 13:16
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: General Club Meeting 31/5/2007
Replies: 3
Views: 3089

General Club Meeting 31/5/2007

Dear All, Our general meeting will be at 7:30pm to 9:30pm on the 31st May 2007 at the Herb Greedy Hall. Location is on Petersham Rd opposite Marrickville Town Hall (behind the pink Chinese restraunt). Please feel free to list any items you'd like to put on the agenda below. However you can add to it...
by lindsay
23 May 2007, 13:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: JamesF's accident and upcoming AGM
Replies: 36
Views: 10098

I know most of you are going to hate me, but my suggestion is DHBC ditch the Waterfall-Sutherland section in favour riding into the National Park at Waterfall and going out at Audley. I like the idea... Of the bunches we ride with we would have the shortest ride beacuse we don't start & return ...
by lindsay
23 May 2007, 13:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Had an enquiry about Al's wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 1947

Yes Al can do that. Perhaps if you pass on my email to your friend I'll put him intouch whth him.
by lindsay
23 May 2007, 10:27
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Had an enquiry about Al's wheels
Replies: 3
Views: 1947

I was over his place last night looking at the new Velocity track wheels he's got. Very nice... Heavy but they look stiff.

I've asked Coral & Al's going to call me when he gets back in.
by lindsay
22 May 2007, 20:10
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: James seems to be OK
Replies: 50
Views: 24864

From George Sorry to hear about what happened but as the typical bike riders that we all are as long as your bike isn,t scathed no probs.. Unlike myself get hit from behind not a scratch on me but mangled wheel just bad luck I say.. Hope i've given you a bit of a cheereeo so you get well and don't w...
by lindsay
22 May 2007, 17:01
Forum: Conversation
Topic: JamesF's accident and upcoming AGM
Replies: 36
Views: 10098

I came to the conclusion about a year ago that the leg from Waterfall to Sutherland was dangerous and I wasn't going to sit on those fast bunches anymore. Over the years I have watched my friend Chris stack it at the end of the mad mile when he hit a dropped engine part and got 2 instant punctures t...
by lindsay
22 May 2007, 15:34
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: James seems to be OK
Replies: 50
Views: 24864

James,

Welcome back to Marrickville... Another one to add to your list of amazing stacks eh. Take it easy and we'll miss you not being in our bunch for the next month. Good luck with the assignment.
by lindsay
21 May 2007, 09:15
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: James seems to be OK
Replies: 50
Views: 24864

Here's a photo from Stretch of James -

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I'll make sure I send a copy to our friend no-helmet Joe...
by lindsay
20 May 2007, 15:16
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: James seems to be OK
Replies: 50
Views: 24864

Actually a lovely nurse started her shift while we were attending the bedside of our fallen comrade & she was a tri rider who trains quite often to Waterfall so she was asking what club we were & what bikes we rode etc... I did my best to give James the wink, however he didn't have a lot of ...
by lindsay
20 May 2007, 14:54
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: James seems to be OK
Replies: 50
Views: 24864

Just had a call from Stretch James's Dad to report the CT & x-rays have been cleared & the neck brace is off. Good news. However he is being kept over night for observation.
by lindsay
20 May 2007, 14:52
Forum: Road
Topic: Race Report Heffron Park 20th May 2007
Replies: 3
Views: 2205

Race Report Heffron Park 20th May 2007

It was a beautiful fine Autunm afternoon with a moderate North Westerly breeze. D grade had Peter having his second race, Geoff & me. With last weeks race under his belt Peter took a great position in the bunch sitting about 4th wheel and even though it was a harder race than last week with some...
by lindsay
20 May 2007, 14:17
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: James seems to be OK
Replies: 50
Views: 24864

For those of us not at our Waterfall ride this morning we did indeed have a stack. The root cause was a road surface breaking up and scattering large rocks across the break down lane where we cycle. Riders got pinch flats as they hit the rocks & James went into the back of a rider who was fallin...
by lindsay
20 May 2007, 14:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: JamesF's accident and upcoming AGM
Replies: 36
Views: 10098

For those of us not at our Waterfall ride this morning we did indeed have a stack. The root cause was a road surface breaking up and scattering large rocks across the break down lane where we cycle. Riders got pinch flats as they hit the rocks & James went into the back of a rider who was fallin...
by lindsay
19 May 2007, 20:13
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Thread on compact crankset
Replies: 54
Views: 13229

I've been working through this one with Joanne. She has a Shimano CT (compact touring) fitted to her new bike. This has a 50/32. I think the jump is too great so I dug a 36 out of my junk box today & fitted it. We'll see how she goes tomorrow to Waterfall. 50/36 is the same gap as a 53/39 so I t...
by lindsay
17 May 2007, 15:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New Website
Replies: 3
Views: 1807

A Century of Cycling image doesn't have a link behind it, despite it saying "click here for more" I've got that one ready for the bi-centennary... sorry :( I've going to do some updating tonight so I'll fix these. Thanks for letting me know. BTW James is there a way to have a link back to...
by lindsay
17 May 2007, 14:11
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New road bike for Simon...
Replies: 59
Views: 19943

Well on the road you can be our leader but at an all you can eat food bar I'm sticking with George (then James F)
by lindsay
17 May 2007, 14:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC General Meeting
Replies: 10
Views: 3700

DHBC General Meeting

Dear All, I've been booking rangling with Marrickville Council & the best I think I can get for either the Herb Greedy Hall or Seaview Hall is Thursday evening 31st May. So my proposal is Thursday 31st May 7pm Herb Greedy Hall Marrickville. If that's good I'll make a booking or if that is too di...
by lindsay
17 May 2007, 13:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New road bike for Simon...
Replies: 59
Views: 19943

Your bike is a Team Soloist... Isn't that a contridiction? How can you be a soloist and in a team :?

Should we refer to you as Sir Velo now?
by lindsay
17 May 2007, 13:45
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Saturday slowies
Replies: 15
Views: 3949

Oh well... next week eh??
by lindsay
15 May 2007, 11:02
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Talk about the cheek!
Replies: 24
Views: 7364

The reason why they don't show the head is you have to buy that seperately.

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