Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

I'm thinking of doing this:
http://www.rideandseek.com/events/berry
It's run by my mates from Ride & Seek, Who Ted & I toured with in Spain & France, so I know it will be impeccable, plus a lot of fun.

I thought it might be a good chance for those of you looking for a bit more of a challenge, but not necessarily wanting too much pace. Touring mode! But with a decent climbs in and out of Kangaroo Valley, so not soft. The 130km can be reduced to 100km if you don't do the optional bits.

Same weekend as the Beechworth Gran Fondo

But closer

Might be a goer Camilla, Wollongong swims on Saturday so could be tempted to head on over!

What Eleri said Stuart. Beechworth is fantastic but way too far for me for a weekend. I have a rule that if the drive is longer than the ride then it's not acceptable (plane trips, on the other hand, are a totally separate kettle of fish).

And Michele - do it! I'm going to look into Saturday accommodation in Bright pronto. Watch this space.

I'm going to look into Saturday accommodation in Bright pronto. Watch this space.

Bright?

I'd love to do this but it's right after Vietnam, so I suspect I'll have buckleys of getting a day pass.

I had to walk one of those hills out of Kangaroo Valley. So I'm out.

Sorry, I meant Berry. Jo - toughen up! I'm sure that was years ago any how.

Ahem. 4 weeks ago.

oh. I see. Well, get back on the horse that threw you and all that!

Berry mountain is tuff.

What Eleri said Stuart. Beechworth is fantastic but way too far for me for a weekend. I have a rule that if the drive is longer than the ride then it's not acceptable (plane trips, on the other hand, are a totally separate kettle of fish).

Hmm, Google says Berry is 139k away .... Anyway, I'm entered for Beechworth and having a 4 day weekend; really looking forward to closed roads riding. Recommend the Berry Sourdough Cafe for a great feed

Jo, you're going to call yourself and IWM soon...no one needs to know about any hills we may need to walk up! Stuart, always reliable for good food advice Camilla speak soon!

I'm intending on going, and probably taking/torturing Taku on the Challenge. He doesn't know that yet. Checked with Dylan at Ride and Seek about the appropriateness of the 33km cruise for kids, and he suggested an alternative 20km out 'n' back from Kangaroo Valley – so likely the whole family will ride somewhere, at some point, on the day. Now to form a team...

I'm in

I'm interested.
I presume we'd be driving down Sunday early, seeing Sunnyboys at the Enmore Saturday night
Peter

I'm interested too. Will depend on leave pass etc.

Oooh! A buzz. I'm looking to stay Saturday night. I really will look at accommodation now.

is DHBC going to have a team or 2 for the Berry ride?
I am happy to join, have ridden the Sunday 25's and recently the 28's
in past have completed Alpine classic 130's
and a couple of flattish 200's, not a fast hill climber though
Robert Brooks
geraltonboy@yahoo.com.au

I've got one team organized (& in fact just booked accommodation) so that's at least 2 DHBC teams from the look of it, maybe even 3. If anyone wants to come but can't make a team I'm sure Sam & Dylan would happily hook you up with some people.

I am in for the challenge
I am newish to the club and not sure of processes
How do we form the teams?
I will probably travel down before the start, ie not need accommodation
Robert

Start a list! If the people who've indicated interest (or anyone else) jump on, and you make it to four, then all good. Otherwise Sam & Dylan will hook you up with some people. It's worth asking around at the cafe too - lots of people won't know about it.

1.Robert

I am newish to the club and not sure of processes

Lists. DHBC seems to have an infatuation with lists on the forum.

Got a problem? Make a list!

Not that I mind.

I'm intending on going, and probably taking/torturing Taku on the Challenge. He doesn't know that yet. Checked with Dylan at Ride and Seek about the appropriateness of the 33km cruise for kids, and he suggested an alternative 20km out 'n' back from Kangaroo Valley – so likely the whole family will ride somewhere, at some point, on the day. Now to form a team...

The road out from Kangaroo Valley to Tallowa Dam is great. Very little traffic if any and 25km of softly undulating road in good condition. The descent at the end (and the climb out) is invigorating.

There's also another great road off this one that takes you round the back of the mountain and down to Nowra thru the rainforest, without the traffic. You can turn off to Bundanon and get some kulcha. Might be a bit far for the littlies tho'.

I am thinking of driving down Sunday morning, early start
can take 2 others with bike rack on back, conversation to keep me awake and share the driving
anyone interested, or happy to go with another if you are going to drive
Robert

My Apologies for late notice, I have a friend arriving from Vietnam tomorrow,
I hope to get a waterfall ride in Sunday, but as much as can manage
still wasn't sure if had team or not, so apologies if we did and do not now
Robert