In that case potholes, cow dung and crashes be damned, I'm packing the race wheels and my game face this year!And Alex wants to race vicariously through me, well prepare to be disappointed, perhaps you should do this through Matt.
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- 10 Mar 2011, 14:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ken Dinnerville 29 May Race - Entries open 7th March
- Replies: 89
- Views: 17319
Re: Ken Dinnerville 29 May Race - Entries open 7th March
- 09 Mar 2011, 13:33
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10 Mar
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5995
Re: Australian Masters Track Championship - Entries Close 10
In a fit of optimism I've entered the pursuit and points race.
- 01 Mar 2011, 10:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 289762
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Yep, that was me. Sorry, I couldn't hear a thing you were saying with that truck next to us at the lights and by the time I realised you'd turned left I was through the intersection and away. I saw Vic at Centennial too.
- 01 Mar 2011, 10:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Canberra 2011 29th April - 1st May
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10059
Re: Tour of Canberra 2011 29th April - 1st May
I had planned on doing this but we're going on holiday the following week and given what happened prior to our last trip I've just been informed that I won't be doing the Tour of Canberra this year.
- 29 Jan 2011, 16:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Tim Briers crashed
- Replies: 128
- Views: 28129
Re: Tim Bries crashed
That's awful news. Best wishes Tim.
- 25 Jan 2011, 14:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Australia Day ride
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6548
Re: Australia Day ride
Its going to be Alex, Nathan, Rhys, probably John and Anthony and myself to name a few. I'm sure there are others coming, I just can't remember who I spoke to last night about it. Its not going to be super fast. I think I'll come along as well but I plan on sneaking out of RNP at Waterfall rather t...
- 09 Jan 2011, 16:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Race Weight
- Replies: 167
- Views: 44990
Re: Race Weight
I wonder if the 1% difference is due to the rider that's 5kg lighter have a reduced frontal area and therefore reduced aero coefficient?
- 03 Jan 2011, 16:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tassie Sojourn
- Replies: 122
- Views: 20588
Re: Tassie Sojourn
I've just booked myself onto Virgin Blue arriving on the 12th and departing on the 20th and am pretty excited about it. I don't plan on doing much, if anything, on the penny front, just some touring.Has anyone booked a ticket yet?
- 03 Jan 2011, 09:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tassie Sojourn
- Replies: 122
- Views: 20588
Re: Tassie Sojourn
I think I'm definately going to come down regardless of the touring option - I'm happy to do whatever suits the group. What are the dates that we're looking at though for the trip? I'd like to start getting myself organised and get flights booked.
- 29 Dec 2010, 13:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Wednesday ride 29/12/10
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4157
Re: Wednesday ride 29/12/10
That Matty Wallman character sounds like a real jerk!Matty Wallman met us at the servo but rode off in front - its OK Matt we met another Matt and he looked after us.
I think I saw CJ Sutton at Stanwell Tops.
Matt
- 21 Dec 2010, 17:11
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tassie Sojourn
- Replies: 122
- Views: 20588
Re: Tassie Sojourn
1. Tyre Kicker - I'm thinking of going but haven't made up my mind yet (indicate preference for option 2, 3 or 4 below). Wallman (Options 2 or 3 and I'll try to sneak in some pursuit training on the side) 2. "Hell of the West" I'm definitely going. I want to ride only sealed road. Hard, fa...
- 05 Dec 2010, 16:52
- Forum: Track
- Topic: simon "lewellyn bronze in the state points race
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2230
Re: simon "lewellyn bronze in the state points race
Yep, it was a great ride by Simon. At about the midway point of the race he was actually leading, as the world's worst camera phone has failed to document below: http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/IMG00038.jpg The red blur in mid-field is Simon, the white blur below him is his G...
- 26 Nov 2010, 15:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Bike Build
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8563
Re: New Bike Build
I am also confused by that curved washer on your brake, especially if there was also one on the rear brake. Never seen it before on a front brake, and can see no need for it... Isn't it for mounting your brake to a curved fork surface, a-la the fork on my Fettucini? http://i680.photobucket.com/albu...
- 25 Nov 2010, 10:56
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: New Bike Build
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8563
Re: New Bike Build
This might be a dumb question, but have you actually double-checked the fork to see if the crown race isn't already installed? When I bought the Cervelo from the US the frame came with the job already done, which I didn't realise until I'd opened the headset box and wondered where the crown race was...
- 15 Nov 2010, 19:51
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
- Replies: 643
- Views: 184744
Re: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs e
Agreed it's a broad concept. I'm familiar with the idea of a 48 hour 'recovery' period in terms of muscle building, but I've never heard of it being applied to a primarily aerobic sport like cycling. I suspect that there are only marginal gains to be made for a cyclist in adding a second recovery da...
- 15 Nov 2010, 15:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
- Replies: 643
- Views: 184744
Re: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs e
Muscles take 48 hours to recover from what, Mike?I think that most of us have been there. I wonder if the cause in many of those cases is that muscles take 48 hours to recover, so what we need is either zero rest days or 2 rest days ??????
- 27 Oct 2010, 11:30
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour Of Bright 2010 - Dec 4-5th
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2984
Re: Tour Of Bright 2010 - Dec 4-5th
I've only started riding this week (I barely grovelled back from Olympic Park this morning) but I'm mulling this over nonetheless, it's such an epic place to ride. I'm very sad to see the Tawonga descent go - I put 5 mins into the guy that led me over the top of that descent last year, and it's only...
- 20 Oct 2010, 08:00
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Who wants to challenge our tempe half hour record?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3136
Re: Who wants to challenge our tempe half hour record?
I'll give it a shot in Feb/Mar next year.
- 13 Oct 2010, 08:19
- Forum: Mountain
- Topic: Scott 24 Hour Entries Open!
- Replies: 79
- Views: 18127
Re: Scott 24 Hour Entries Open!
I went to the hospital for x-rays after work today. The damage is two fractured ribs. Both the fractures were tiny though, I could hardly see them. I was more impressed with my resting heart rate. 45 bpm! Sorry to hear about the ribs John, that's hard luck. You're right about being able to discover...
- 11 Oct 2010, 15:59
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Helmet crash replacement program
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1453
Re: Helmet crash replacement program
Met has a crash replacement program as well. In their case it's handled by the distributor, not the retail outlet.
- 30 Sep 2010, 10:07
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
- Replies: 643
- Views: 184744
Re: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs e
I. Am. Jealous.
- 29 Sep 2010, 20:32
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Touring Frames
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3825
Re: Touring Frames
She quite likes the zippiness of her old road bike so we're thinking the Surly Cross Check rather than the Long Haul Trucker. http://jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/road ... elite.html is also in the mix.
- 29 Sep 2010, 15:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Touring Frames
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3825
Re: Touring Frames
Interesting. Our insurer has a preferred supplier who I was on the phone to earlier to request a Casseroll. This supplier stocks Salsa bikes but when talking to their distributor was told they were no longer available. Sounds like that was a decision at the distributor's end rather than the manufact...
- 29 Sep 2010, 14:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Touring Frames
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3825
Touring Frames
The time has come for Emma to get a replacement for her stolen bike. I'm looking for a road bike that can take panniers or a light touring bike, ideally in steel. I'm much less familiar with this aspect of cycling than I am with, say, hospitalisation so I'm putting a call out for suggestions. Any id...
- 27 Sep 2010, 17:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Chain Ring Bolts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1597
Re: Chain Ring Bolts
Erm actually, on closer inspection it does appear that the carbon bolt combo is different to the alloy.
- 27 Sep 2010, 17:45
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Chain Ring Bolts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1597
Re: Chain Ring Bolts
James, for what it's worth I have a couple each of FC-RE001 and FC-RE002 which came from an 05 Chorus crankset. I'd be surprised if they didn't fit but having said that there are different part numbers for the equivalent crankset in carbon, which are the FC-CH003 and FC-CH010 that you're after. You'...
- 28 Aug 2010, 08:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ride for Life- Centennial Park - Sunday 22 August 2010
- Replies: 68
- Views: 11192
Re: Ride for Life- Centennial Park - Sunday 22 August 2010
Thanks Marian!Just saw the pics. ouch! All the best for a quick recovery Matt. Marian was on the phone on to POW ED checking up on you to make sure thing were ok.
- 25 Aug 2010, 11:30
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Stolen Bike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2031
Stolen Bike
Well, the cherry on top of a completely disasterous week turns out to be a break-in at our house last night. Amongst the bits and pieces we've lost is Emma's bike. I'll try and track down a pic but it is a red steel racing frame, 7 speed but with 8 speed Shimano STI shifters, powder blue bar tape, d...
- 23 Aug 2010, 14:50
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ride for Life- Centennial Park - Sunday 22 August 2010
- Replies: 68
- Views: 11192
Re: Ride for Life- Centennial Park - Sunday 22 August 2010
I'm okay thanks all. Was operated on last night and released a little while ago. I'm plated up and reasonably pain-free considering.
- 08 Aug 2010, 20:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurrajong Classic Sunday 08 August 2010
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6884
Re: Kurrajong Classic Sunday 08 August 2010
Wallman should win this. Well I gave it a crack but came up frustratingly short with 9th. I definately had the legs to win, but not the head. The first lap was pretty uneventful. Joshua hit out a couple of times to try and establish a break but couldn't get anything to stick. The second lap had a K...
- 03 Aug 2010, 15:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurrajong Classic Sunday 08 August 2010
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6884
Re: Kurrajong Classic Sunday 08 August 2010
Would there be any reason why my classification has changed from MMAS1 to Elite Men for this event? I've been riding under MMAS1 for the entire year, but for this one they have me listed as Elite. Have Cycling NSW changed the age restrictions for masters? In the context of this race I wouldn't expe...
- 28 Jul 2010, 17:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Cootamundra Classic Road Race - 28-29th August
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7355
Re: Cootamundra Classic Road Race - 28-29th August
I'll need accommodation thanks James.
- 22 Jul 2010, 15:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tamworth 2 Day Tour - 21st to 22nd August
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2144
Re: Tamworth 2 Day Tour - 21st to 22nd August
Swear word. Capitalised and exclamation marked.
- 22 Jul 2010, 09:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: NSW Individual Time Trial Championships 25th July 2010
- Replies: 165
- Views: 21447
Re: NSW Individual Time Trial Championships 25th July 2010
Ok, so I've just been reading about this 75cm from BB to end of bars? Is this applicable? Theoretically, yes. I think I just comply although my knees can hit my bars when I'm out of the saddle. You can get five centimetres dispensation for special circumstances e.g. you're a 6 foot 5 freak riding a...
- 17 Jul 2010, 11:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tamworth 2 Day Tour - 21st to 22nd August
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2144
Re: Tamworth 2 Day Tour - 21st to 22nd August
Ja.hmm, i suspect ill be in for this. Share a car mat?
- 15 Jul 2010, 18:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Grafton to Inverell 2010 - October 23rd
- Replies: 71
- Views: 11400
Re: Grafton to Inverell 2010 - October 23rd
Keen as. Al has a house up there?
- 15 Jul 2010, 15:30
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tamworth 2 Day Tour - 21st to 22nd August
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2144
- 05 Jul 2010, 13:54
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5435
Re: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
Looks like saddle is completely bent. Bars and shifters are obviously toast. Bottle cages have been pushed through the frame - hope this hasn't cracked any of the mounts. Did the front wheel survive? So sad Matt, I didn't even get to see the bike. What size frame is that - 56? It's a 61. The front ...
- 30 Jun 2010, 13:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5435
Re: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
Thanks for your thoughts all. I've uncurled from the foetal position and am starting to come out of my colossal funk. I've taken a few pics of the damage in case anything comes of the accident. There's selected lowlights below. I think the frame is okay at this stage but the fork steerer and seatpos...
- 29 Jun 2010, 15:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 90cm oversize stem wanted on loan
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1137
Re: 90cm oversize stem wanted on loan
I have one Jo. PM me and we'll arrange a handover.
- 28 Jun 2010, 21:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5435
Re: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
I was going to put something together on this but I don't think it's a good idea at the moment. I'm really upset about the circumstances of this crash, which hasn't cost me physically what it's cost others but emotionally and financially it's costing me a bit. I'll say one thing though - bizarrely (...
- 12 Jun 2010, 17:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5435
Re: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
I've just entered. I believe Alex was planning to and James was a maybe, maybe.
- 09 Jun 2010, 17:21
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5435
Re: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
This is working well!
Not sure about the flat/boring bit Victoria, I've not raced it before. Alex, driving the lead car are you?
Not sure about the flat/boring bit Victoria, I've not raced it before. Alex, driving the lead car are you?
- 09 Jun 2010, 16:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5435
Coonabarabran->Gunnedah->Tamworth 26 - 27 June
Hi all, Is anyone interested in the Keegan Downes Sundowner Handicap and Gunnedah to Tamworth scratch this year? It's a bit of a trek but from memory when I started this thread last year Adrian spoke glowingly of the race and I think that's going to be good enough for me this year - I'm in. Best, Mr...
- 02 Jun 2010, 21:09
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
- Replies: 203
- Views: 29979
Re: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
No secret training regime, it's called a "New Bike"!!! The new bike is hot as, and I do have the p-o-w-e-r, but if I had 5 letters to sum up my approach they'd spell 'a plan'. That's the reason I haven't ridden with the fasties on a Sunday since March - not because they make fun of my hai...
- 31 May 2010, 15:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
- Replies: 203
- Views: 29979
Re: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
I was pretty chuffed to finish with the scratch bunch yesterday but today I'm seriously regretting not firing a shot in the sprint - you can see me roll through towards the back of the group in Weiyun's vid of the finish. I need to be less competitive at Scrabble and more competitive in cycling!
- 29 May 2010, 16:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7201
Re: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
Chapeau Jo! I thought you didn't ride in the wet?
- 24 May 2010, 17:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
- Replies: 203
- Views: 29979
Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open
How exciting is the right-hander at the bottom of Marshall Mt going to be if it rains! Maybe they'll park 10 ambulances at the bottom of it this year instead of the usual 1.
- 08 Apr 2010, 20:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Handle Bar Tavern Closure
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2738
Re: Handle Bar Tavern Closure
I, for one, will miss their unique take on the classic Chicken Parma.
- 08 Apr 2010, 20:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: broken bits competition 2010
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1347
Re: broken bits competition 2010
Well, they don't call me Mechanical Matt for nothing. On my first ride in 3 weeks on Tuesday I snapped the bolt of my single-bolt seatpost and almost put my saddle through my toptube, and my seatpost through my...um, never mind. http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/IMGP3269.jpg Ma...
- 15 Mar 2010, 08:11
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Matty Wallman MMA1 NSW CHAMPION - INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2905
Awesome work, Team DHBC!!! Next, Matt, are you going to compete in the Nationals in Melbourne...? :lol: I'm not sure what to make of that lol Jess! I guess you're laughing at how silly I would make my competitors look! Well it's not going to happen sadly 'cause I jet out today for a 3 week ski- and...
- 14 Mar 2010, 19:44
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Matty Wallman MMA1 NSW CHAMPION - INDIVIDUAL PURSUIT
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2905
It was a pretty fun, and occasionally nervewracking day out today. Everyone seemed happy to see DHBC win a gold. Ronny Peek said he was going to call Al with the news. Thanks to Simon and Alex for lending me bits for the bike and Simon, Jo and Camilla for hanging out and cheering me on. Coach Llewel...
- 20 Feb 2010, 13:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
- 19 Feb 2010, 17:03
- Forum: Track
- Topic: NSW Masters Points Race Championships - Sat 27 Feb 10
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3184
- 10 Feb 2010, 14:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
- 08 Feb 2010, 17:49
- Forum: Track
- Topic: NSW Masters Points Race Championships - Sat 27 Feb 10
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3184
- 04 Feb 2010, 08:57
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Potenza Bike Information please
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7332
- 04 Feb 2010, 07:34
- Forum: Track
- Topic: CNSW Open Track Carnival Incorporating NSW Championship Even
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6645
- 03 Feb 2010, 12:01
- Forum: Track
- Topic: CNSW Open Track Carnival Incorporating NSW Championship Even
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6645
Glad to hear your alright. That was defiantly the worst cut/gash on anyone's arm i have ever seen, did they have to stitch it closed? The hospital gave it some stitches and crossed their fingers. The skin and flesh I had left didn't really match the wound so it's a matter of hoping the stitches do ...
- 03 Feb 2010, 10:50
- Forum: Track
- Topic: CNSW Open Track Carnival Incorporating NSW Championship Even
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6645
hey will those pics be on facebook? can i put them on? Good pics and good times. Looking forward to next year - I reckon we can put a decent dent into 4:43. It's swings and roundabouts though, as some of you saw I had a decent prang at the bottom of the turnaround at Waterfall on Sunday. I'd just r...
- 30 Jan 2010, 12:40
- Forum: Track
- Topic: CNSW Open Track Carnival Incorporating NSW Championship Even
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6645
- 17 Jan 2010, 16:14
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
- 14 Jan 2010, 13:45
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
when are you going to race there again? What time does it start at? i couldnt see it on the page :S I guess I'll go up there when it's run next month, which I think will be the 14th. They started at 8 last weekend, although they were discussing possibly making it earlier next time to try and avoid ...
- 14 Jan 2010, 07:58
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Input sought on future club apparels
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5790
Since we've been asked, here's my 2 cents on the club clothing: Skinsuit: In response to Weiyun's question about the long sleeve option being hot in summer, yes it is, but I suspect that's because it's skintight and doesn't really let the torso get any breeze rather than being due the having enclose...
- 13 Jan 2010, 12:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
Well done Matt - do you think you would ride A grade next time? I've been wanting to try this race but the accident put a stop to that, still hoping to get out there sometime. Yeah, I'd definately ride A next time. The course suits me better than Heffron so the step up shouldn't be as much of an is...
- 13 Jan 2010, 09:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
Well, I ended heading up to West Head solo on Sunday, with just Emma accompanying me in a photo-taking, encouragement-making role. Here's some of her work and some of mine: http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/WestHead_2.jpg Note the road surface! The whole road was apparently res...
- 09 Jan 2010, 16:58
- Forum: Track
- Topic: NSW Elite Omnium - Sat 24th Jan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1979
What, no Madison? Jan 24th just happens to be the birthday of yours truly, and I've got to say that I'm not inclined to ruin it by being pulverised by the state's best at Dunc Grey. It's going to be a tough enough day as it is given I'm turning 3x where x >=2. I am seriously considering doing the Ma...
- 07 Jan 2010, 08:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
- Replies: 203
- Views: 29979
At the end of the day, lower grades don't stand a chance over 92km. It's ride, ride, ride, get over taken, join/draft the new bunch, get over taken by A bunch and try to hang on and get dropped at the next hammer down section. That might be generally true, but the whole point of a handicapping syst...
- 06 Jan 2010, 14:56
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing with MWCC at West Head
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8626
Racing with MWCC at West Head
I've mentioned this race to a couple of folks, and it looks to be confirmed now for this Sunday. See http://www.manlywarringahcc.org.au/page4.php for details. I'm planning on being there and taking the new race wheels for a spin. For those that don't know the area this is a very lumpy course without...
- 15 Dec 2009, 09:23
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Club Crit this weekend 20/12/2009!!
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10532
- 15 Dec 2009, 06:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Club Crit this weekend 20/12/2009!!
- Replies: 67
- Views: 10532
- 12 Dec 2009, 15:30
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Your Club needs you!!! To come help out with racing!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5241
Tragically, that is one of the most flattering photos ever taken of me. The expression above is a little number I like to call 'Volunteer Now'. I'd encourage you all to do so lest I christen a new look, 'Vengeful Rider From Scratch Race Who Can't Count Laps and Therefore Needs a Volunteer to Count F...
- 07 Dec 2009, 18:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7222
- 07 Dec 2009, 13:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7222
I really struggled yesterday. The stage begins with a very slight uphill drag for 26kms during which I was right up the front and feeling fresh. Once we hit the 30km Hotham climb though things got ugly. The climb has three 10km sections: the first and third average 7% or so while the middle section ...
- 05 Dec 2009, 18:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7222
A great day in the saddle today. Stage 1 was a 105km loop taking in two climbs, the 5km Rosewhite Gap and the 8.5km Tawonga Gap, a cat 2 climb. The first 50km or so was pretty flat and we had the odd chance to take in the view. Approaching the first climb though things got nervous as everyone went t...
- 04 Dec 2009, 15:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7222
Wow! I did a recon ride of the TT course this morning and just got back from a drive around the course to check out the first stage. It's quite spectacular down here but this is really going to hurt a lot...I've also realised that you don't get much of an opportunity to practise long, technical desc...
- 26 Nov 2009, 19:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Cronulla International Crits 13 Dec
- Replies: 31
- Views: 5682
Cronulla International Crits 13 Dec
This looks like it could be a fun day out, anyone interested?
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... nformation
http://www.nsw.cycling.org.au/cy_nsw/ra ... nformation
- 24 Nov 2009, 18:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Broken Spokes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1864
What about deep rim Reynolds? They have great reputation. Too expensive. I'm sure I could shop around for a better deal than RRP but I don't have the time. Agreed that their clinchers have a great rep for durability but I'm after tubulars for racing. I've got no interest in training on a deep dish ...
- 24 Nov 2009, 14:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Broken Spokes
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1864
Broken Spokes
As some of you might be aware, I've broken a few spokes this year. Sunday's was just the latest in a series of broken spokes across 3 wheelsets. Although it wasn't the most ill-timed (that award goes to the spoke I broke just before the Garie Beach turnoff in RNP a month ago which left me hitching h...
- 20 Nov 2009, 12:56
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
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127 jimmy 26 25 24 23 22 21 Timyone 20 19 18 Glenno 17 16 15 Wallman 14 orphic 13 12 11.5 mikesbytes 11 10 09 08 07.5 Alex C 07 Camilla 06.5 06 Terry, Simon S 05 Huw, Kate, Simon 04.5 Micklan, Christian 04 Lindsay 03.5 yewenyi, Mark L 03 02.5 02 Geoffs, TBone 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Weiyun, Michael Chi...
- 18 Nov 2009, 04:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: FS: Powertap SL with CPU head unit
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- 16 Nov 2009, 08:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Yet another Taxi hits DHBC rider
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- 29 Oct 2009, 18:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
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What are peoples travel/accomodation plans at the moment? At the moment Em's coming down with me and we're going to make the Tour weekend the middle weekend in a fortnight of travel, so count me out of accomm and transport. I'm having them reassess my grade but they won't do anything until entries ...
- 29 Oct 2009, 09:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
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Folks I'm sorry to report that I'm going to skip this. The reasons are many and varied but it all boils down to my softness really. Happy to cover my share of the room if necessary. I'll hop on the fixie and ride the 1.60 kms from my house to the German Club on Sunday arvo to share a beer with you a...
- 27 Oct 2009, 14:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7222
- 28 Sep 2009, 12:31
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
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Is your IF / TSS what you expected from the ride? Maybe a little higher than I'd have expected? Or hoped! Probably James and I riding back without the group pushed them up a little. For what it's worth both the TSS and IF numbers from Sunday's ride are quite comparable to the numbers I get from scr...
- 27 Sep 2009, 15:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
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Interesting data Matt! To see that it was only 208W average over the ride is pretty low - amazing how much energy is saved sitting in the bunch. Seems your HRM has the same problems as mine in the wind, unless you're hitting at 249 max. Is it possible to get the average power for our 10 mins on the...
- 27 Sep 2009, 13:00
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
- Replies: 643
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Not really Mike, which is why I said to PM me if you wanted to see a useful graph. The below's the best I can do. http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/270909_Screenshot_2.jpg Actually that's not too bad now that I look at it. You can see that I was solo for the first 30 minutes ge...
- 27 Sep 2009, 11:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
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- Views: 184744
Since this was my first bunch ride since getting sick in May and probably also my first ride with the fasties and a working Powertap there was a bit of interest in what it had to say about today's efforts. I've put together a brief highlights package in the below screenshot. http://i680.photobucket....
- 25 Sep 2009, 17:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
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Meh, meh, meh and meh. 27 jimmy 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 Timyone 19 18 Glenno 17 16 15 14 13 Wallman 12 11 10 orphic 09 mikesbytes 08 07.5 Alex C 07 Camilla 06.5 06 Terry, Simon S 05 Huw, Kate 04.5 Micklan 04 Simon, Lindsay 03.5 yewenyi, Mark L 03 02.5 Christian 02 Geoffs, TBone 01.5 01 Vic, Miguel, Wei...
- 16 Sep 2009, 13:21
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Training chit chats thread... Revelations, plans, logs etc
- Replies: 643
- Views: 184744
- 13 Sep 2009, 10:42
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Did you just leave your phone at the Marrickville Rd Cafe?
- Replies: 1
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Did you just leave your phone at the Marrickville Rd Cafe?
Hi,
I have a rather nice Samsung mobile that was left behind this morning. PM me with the EPL player used as a screen background if you'd like it back and I'll let you know my address!
Matt
I have a rather nice Samsung mobile that was left behind this morning. PM me with the EPL player used as a screen background if you'd like it back and I'll let you know my address!
Matt
- 11 Sep 2009, 08:29
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2009 flat tyre competition
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- Views: 57171
Added the last month's worth of flats... 27 jimmy 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 Glenno 17 .5 Timyone 16 15 14 13 12 11 11 10 orphic 09 mikesbytes, Wallman 08 07.5 Alex C 07 Camilla 06.5 06 Terry 05 Huw, Kate 04.5 Micklan 04 Simon S, Simon, Lindsay 03.5 yewenyi, Mark L 03 02.5 Christian 02 Geoffs, TBone...
- 31 Aug 2009, 14:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Cootamundra Classic & Recovery - August 29-30
- Replies: 63
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Othy you also forgot to mention that you ran out of water at the 80k mark on Saturday, therefor riding the last 40k without water He did say it rained and hailed during the last 20 km or so, so it's not like he was totally without liquid refreshment! Well done Tim L for hanging tough when no-one el...
- 27 Aug 2009, 15:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Tour of Bright 5-6 December
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7222
Tour of Bright 5-6 December
Rightio, who's keen for this -> http://www.tourofbright.com.au/index.php? I know I am. Racing in Victoria will give me a whole new state to have a flat, break a spoke or drop a chain in.
I note that entries are limited to 550 so it makes sense to get in earlier rather than later.
I note that entries are limited to 550 so it makes sense to get in earlier rather than later.
- 22 Aug 2009, 11:27
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
- Replies: 511
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Added sizes. ----- Nalini sizing chart: http://www.redroseimports.com/Nalinicustom_sizingchart.html * Please state your name per forum ID as this would assist with future communications. * If you enter the order on behalf of others, then you will be asked to be responsible for ongoing communication ...
- 21 Aug 2009, 13:33
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
- Replies: 511
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Adding my order. Size will be updated on the weekend. Weiyun if you could PM me the bank details I'll try and get it done before COB. ----- Nalini sizing chart: http://www.redroseimports.com/Nalinicustom_sizingchart.html * Please state your name per forum ID as this would assist with future communic...
- 13 Aug 2009, 16:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
- Replies: 183
- Views: 34741
Sorry for the lateness of my confirm, I'm just back from a couple of days in the snow. As I skier I make an excellent cyclist. On the bike front Jim Bundy's made me a fork and it's being chromed as I type. However I'm in need of a nice old set of track cranks if anyone knows of a source. John - conf...
- 02 Aug 2009, 11:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Preliminary start list for dhbc timetrial the sunday...
- Replies: 49
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NOTE: Edited since first post as I botched the intermediate times. They should now be right +/- a few seconds or so, sorry. Well the results are in: http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/mjwallman/DHBC/TT-1.jpg Well done to Simon for setting the time to beat in future, with Alan not very far off ...
- 31 Jul 2009, 17:13
- Forum: Road
- Topic: -Tempetation- 160kms fixed is set to return in 09!!!!
- Replies: 183
- Views: 34741