Inaugural Rookwood Necropolis Crit - 14 Sept

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Postby Eleri » 24 Jul 2014, 20:37

In a surprise development we’ve been given the opportunity to hold a Criterium race at Rookwood Cemetery as part of their forthcoming Open Day on September 14. There is the possibility that this can lead to a regular event so the committee is very keen to make the first race a success. Anyone who has cycled through Rookwood will be aware that is a very large site, with a lot of roads of varying condition. We’ve selected a 1,600m circuit that has a small hill, a few technical corners and a hotmix start/finish line. All we need now is you!

Course opens at 7am with Juniors racing up first and graded seniors. We'll run as many grades as we need so please put your hand up if you will be attending. This will be a DHBC only event as there are two other big events on the day unfortunately.

Here's the route:
In MapMy Ride
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BUT - the great news is that there'll be a free breakfast afterwards, put on by Rookwood Cemetery Trust. They are keen and we are keen.

So - who is in?

And - who can help on the day?

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Postby rozza_b » 25 Jul 2014, 10:14

oh this is great news, will most likely end up being my first crit as well :)

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Postby JoTheBuilder » 25 Jul 2014, 10:33

Unfortunately I am away doing a triathlon.

But when I started with the club these club crits were a monthly feature and a lot of fun so I heartily recommend everyone to give it a go.

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Postby timothy_clifford » 25 Jul 2014, 11:21

And - who can help on the day?
I will prepare a submission for The Minister to obtain approval. Put me down as tentative.

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Postby blah » 25 Jul 2014, 12:11

Count me in. It'll be my first crit too.

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Postby Anthony K » 25 Jul 2014, 12:40

Silver or Gold Licence?

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Postby marc2131 » 25 Jul 2014, 12:43

I can foresee lots of bad death and religious related jokes turning up on the day. Not that I don't mind .....

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Postby Stuart » 25 Jul 2014, 17:33

Silver or Gold Licence?
Gold licence required. Day licences available. I'm there. I love crits - they're over with fast and have corners.

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Postby Colin Campbell » 25 Jul 2014, 19:26

How many laps (reincarnations) in a race?

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Postby Stuart » 25 Jul 2014, 20:04

How many laps (reincarnations) in a race?
It's normally time, not laps. As in; 45 mins + 1 lap. That kind of thing.

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Postby Adam W » 26 Jul 2014, 10:06

Great, I'm in (will be my first race too).

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Postby mikesbytes » 26 Jul 2014, 13:23

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Postby Nozzle » 26 Jul 2014, 15:34

I'll be racing.

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Postby jonboy » 26 Jul 2014, 16:24

I'm dying to do this race.

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Postby Eleri » 27 Jul 2014, 12:23

Enough with the puns!

Here's the route:
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NOTE: this is in school holidays, clashes with Waratah Masters Ashfield Cycles/Specialized Cup and with Amy's Gran Fondo.

Unfortunate, but that's the way it is.

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Postby Philip » 27 Jul 2014, 20:24

Clockwise or anti?

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Postby Eleri » 27 Jul 2014, 21:01

Anti-clockwise. The downhill is the hot mix - uphill on the rougher, narrower road.
Be careful on the turn into Weekes on the way up. There's a culvert we'll have to mark.

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Postby PJCampbell » 28 Jul 2014, 10:29

Sounds like fun. I'm in. Is there any idea on gradings at the moment?
Will it follow Waterfall bunches: A = Fasties, B = Middies, C = 28s, D = 25s

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Postby Eleri » 28 Jul 2014, 12:14

Grades will depend on numbers and who turns up on the day I reckon and most likely to be self-graded by consultation.

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Postby Stuart » 28 Jul 2014, 16:00

I assume there will a bunch ride to get out there so we're warmed up a bit? What time and what will the route be?

I know you can go on the Cooks River Bike Path all the way really but there may be faster routes?

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Postby Matt T » 28 Jul 2014, 17:02

Assuming I can get a leave pass, I'm in!

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Postby Fitzy41 » 28 Jul 2014, 18:02

I'm a definite.

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Postby Eleri » 28 Jul 2014, 22:30

I assume there will a bunch ride to get out there so we're warmed up a bit? What time and what will the route be?

I know you can go on the Cooks River Bike Path all the way really but there may be faster routes?
We've been out there a few times on the bike path. Sadly I think I'll be driving with gear so happy for someone to take on the job of organising a bunch ride to get there.

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Postby Stuart » 29 Jul 2014, 10:27

I would, but I may drive too - depends really. I'll have a look at some maps. Lots of fastish riders on the bike path is not a good idea I don't think, especially on the return leg.

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Postby Ben F » 29 Jul 2014, 12:57

Count me in for my first ever race.

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Postby Philip » 30 Jul 2014, 16:44

Did some dead reckoning today. A few nasty potholes on the last climb might need filling or marking, and a sunken access cover on the final sprint. The real fun though will be those two turns at the bottom of the descent, especially the one before the final climb, I guess that's what's known as "technical". It's going to be a great day.

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Postby Stuart » 30 Jul 2014, 17:18

I'm definitely planning on getting out there before the day, just to check it out ya know. I love technical corners :-)

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Postby Eleri » 30 Jul 2014, 17:21

That nasty pothole on the final sprint will be coned. It's got a water main access point or something. But the road is wide enough.

I think we can get the holes patched and that corner before the final climb - yes, it's got a culvert that nothing can be done about, except slow down or something.

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Postby Fitzy41 » 04 Aug 2014, 09:02

Eleri,

Any thoughts on grading yet?

Simon

That nasty pothole on the final sprint will be coned. It's got a water main access point or something. But the road is wide enough.

I think we can get the holes patched and that corner before the final climb - yes, it's got a culvert that nothing can be done about, except slow down or something.

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Postby Eleri » 04 Aug 2014, 19:55

It will depend on numbers Simon. We've got a committee meeting this Thursday and will sort out a few details. After that I'll probably call for entries via the forum and we'll grade after that.

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Postby Eleri » 09 Aug 2014, 14:02

Entries are open over here on a separate thread and will close on Sun 7th September.

Entry fee will be $10 payable on the day - juniors and seniors.
No entry and nominate your grade here = no free breakfast and no guarantee of a ride.
We need to know grades and numbers so we can organise the event to run smoothly.
Race Director and Club Handicapper will shift grades if we think you are in the wrong grade.
If there are insufficient numbers we may combine grades.
Length/time of crits will be determined by the number of grades we need to run.
Some grades may be on the course at the same time.
Cash prizes determined by entry levels.
If you don't have a racing licence you can still race if you purchase a day licence, available on the day from the race directors.
Rookwood will put on a free breakfast for all registered participants at 9am.

Please keep this thread for questions only. Entries will be over on the entries thread.

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Postby Philip » 09 Aug 2014, 14:57

First question. I've never raced a crit or a graded race , where do I start?

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Postby Eleri » 09 Aug 2014, 16:12

Put yourself in C Grade for now and we'll see how it shakes out.

Unless your question is "how do I race?" in which case, that's a whole discussion.

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Postby andrewm » 09 Aug 2014, 17:46

Seriously? C grade for Philip? And John Healy? I agree those 2 should be in the same grade, but they are not middies. Maybe not "genuine" fasties, but they can both ride of the front of the middies bunch pretty much at will. If they are c grade standard, then d grade is for middies and below. Which might be a little intimidating for the 28s.

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Postby James Rogers » 09 Aug 2014, 17:55

Here's a suggestion for grades, just in case anyone is playing along at home, not quite the same speeds as some other crits (although similar to Southern Cross' club crits):
c25s - D grade
c28s - C grade
Middies - B grade
Fasties - A grade
Last edited by James Rogers on 09 Aug 2014, 18:23, edited 2 times in total.

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Postby Philip » 09 Aug 2014, 18:06

Reluctantly, I agree. :(
I'll shift myself.

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Postby James Rogers » 09 Aug 2014, 18:36

I'll shift myself.
I misread that first time around.

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Postby Strawburger » 09 Aug 2014, 19:14

Hehehe, so did I!

No chance of jagging a d grade spot then? :) hope the NRS boys have another race on that day...

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Postby James Rogers » 09 Aug 2014, 19:52

More than likely some handicapping will be required for the A grade race... should liven things up a bit.

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Postby Philip » 09 Aug 2014, 20:03

I may well be "shifting" myself on the day.

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Postby mikesbytes » 09 Aug 2014, 20:31

Good you see your joined me Simon. Now its James' turn

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Postby mikesbytes » 10 Aug 2014, 23:47

Are now Chubsie has joined in, we can sit back and let him do all the work

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Postby Strawburger » 11 Aug 2014, 15:50

Ripper. Sounds like we have a race plan developing!

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Postby Colin Campbell » 13 Aug 2014, 17:38

Right now I have a chance to podium in my first ever race (so long as I finish and no one else enters D Grade!) ;-)

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Postby mikesbytes » 16 Aug 2014, 19:11

Looking a bit like A vs B, C vs D at the moment

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Postby mikesbytes » 17 Aug 2014, 22:18

Team M5 is one behind the numbers of Team NRS in A grade :( Come on M5'ers sign up for A grade :)

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Postby EricM » 07 Sep 2014, 23:47

What are the bike requirements ? Ie, I don't have a road bike, can I ride a track bike ?

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Postby shrubb face » 08 Sep 2014, 07:10

Sadly fixies arent allowed in crits, but you could ride a single speed with front and back brakes.

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Postby Andrew_Harvey » 08 Sep 2014, 17:43

Hi. I've entered Sarah and Luke.
As they're juniors (or just in D grade) is there any roll out restrictions on their road bikes that I have to make adjustments for?

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Postby wallman » 08 Sep 2014, 18:20

Hi. I've entered Sarah and Luke.
As they're juniors (or just in D grade) is there any roll out restrictions on their road bikes that I have to make adjustments for?
Their gearing should comply with the following rollout limits:

1. Junior U19 7.930 metres
2. Junior U17 7.0 metres
3. Junior U15 6.0 metres
4. Junior U13 5.5 metres
5. Junior U11 5.5 metres

But I'm sure their bikes are already set up so that they're training on the appropriate gearing, right? Right?

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Postby shrubb face » 09 Sep 2014, 10:18

Did you remember those rollouts off the top of your head, Matt?

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Postby jcaley » 09 Sep 2014, 12:05

I don't think the club enforces junior rollout limits if they are riding in the graded race unless they are still competing for age group placings (Despite not getting their own start). That's been our experience at Heffron and Southern Cross. Matt, some of the juniors are already riding gears for the next higher age group rollout in preparation for the NJTS round 1 in Sydney which is after 1 Oct.

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Postby wallman » 10 Sep 2014, 15:27

Okie doke, false alarm: there'll be no rollout limits for juniors.

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Postby andrewb » 11 Sep 2014, 12:04

Any advice on what route we ride out from Marrickville to Rookwood? (Bike path would be simplest, but maybe not with that many riders.) Some of us may want to join partway along.

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Postby jonboy » 11 Sep 2014, 13:48

Is there some form of race schedule to speak of that can be shared?

I'm being asked annoying questions pertaining to domestic duties which I hope to fend off with some authority once I understand when I need to show up and for how long...

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Postby Eleri » 11 Sep 2014, 18:30

I'll aim to out up a draft schedule tonight. But it might be tomorrow. However as a rough guide - leave Marrickville on bikes at 6:20. Arrive Rookwood 7:00. Racing finished about 8:45am for all grades. Presentations then complimentary breakfast at 9:00am. Eat. Talk race rubbish. Ride back to the 'Ville at your leisure or with one of several bunches.

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Postby jonboy » 11 Sep 2014, 18:36

Sounds good. As long as it's not eating rubbish and talking about the race all will be fine.

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Postby mikesbytes » 12 Sep 2014, 13:37

Where about within rockwood ?

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Postby Philip » 13 Sep 2014, 06:33

I'll be a DNS. Instead I'll be there trying my hand at action photography, not my forte. Art is my excuse but truth is i'm to scared, to lazy and to slow!

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Postby Eleri » 13 Sep 2014, 12:01

Essential facts

If you are racing you must bring your CA licence card. And your $10 entry plus $33 if you need a day race licence. Cash only.

6:20am Ride out to warm up - leaving the new start point near the Post Office square in Marrickville Road at 6:20am. 2 bunches: C25s and a faster bunch
6:45 -7:00am Unassigned volunteers arrive and see Eleri for a job (all welcome on the day)
7:00am Sign on starts and track open for warmup, familiarisation
7:15 Juniors race
7:30 C & D start
8:10 A & B start
8:55 racing finished
9:00 breakfast at the Reflections Cafe - all welcome.

Where does the race start?
See the map in the newsletter.
Enter in the Strathfield entry (that's the one closest to the Cooks River cycle path)
Turn left into Memorial Avenue (you'll see the Reflections cafe on the corner)
Then you should see the course but if not, bear left into Barnet Avenue and the start is at the carpark near the Catholic Office and buildings. There are toilets there.
Sign on and marshalling area is in the car park.

If you are volunteering and have an iPad or vid recorder, please bring it we would like someone to video the finishes. This will assist if there is a close finish.

Please bring a hat and sun protection - you will most likely be standing or sitting in the sun if you are a course marshall. This is a great job btw - you'll be on a corner and get to see the race up close.

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Postby Stuart » 13 Sep 2014, 14:05

What route is the bunch taking on the way out?

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Postby andrewb » 13 Sep 2014, 18:32

Hi Stuart,
Geoff and Peter Bownes were discussing it this morning, but I don't know that any final decision was made.

Geoff and the slower bunch (at least) will head towards Georges River Road.

I have arranged to meet Geoff and the slower bunch near the corner of McCall Ave and Georges River Road. I'm expecting them to be there about 0640 or shortly afterwards.

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Postby humanbeing » 13 Sep 2014, 20:02

The route was discussed at the cafe after slowies Saturday morning.
Looks like we'll go Illawarra, Warren, Ewart, Crinian, Queen, Armstrong, Holden, Palace, Milton, Georges River, Coronation, The Boulevarde, Albyn, Chalmers, Barker, Necropolis.
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Postby Robert » 13 Sep 2014, 22:50

I'm out. Got a fever - now the second day. Trust my luck it was the first sickness all year!

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Postby Liamo » 14 Sep 2014, 06:30

Sorry im a late non starter. My flu didn't miraculously dissapear overnight. Real bummed about missing this race.

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Postby Eleri » 14 Sep 2014, 10:56

Official results - 60 starters all up

Juniors
1. Rory Plummer
2. Claude Walton
3. Eadyn Griffin

D Grade
Prime David Manthos
1. David Manthos
2. Ben Ford
3. Andrew Belford

C Grade
Prime Rohan Haydon-Smith
1. Rod Isaacs
2. Adam Ward
3. Ken Davis

B Grade
Prime Andrew Mattes
1. Tom Clarke
2. John Mason
3. Andrew Mattes

A Grade
Prime 1 James Bernard
Prime 2 James Bernard
1. Michael Chidgey
2. James Bernard
3. Alex Chubb
6. (and first non-NRS rider) Phil Gacitua

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Postby mikesbytes » 14 Sep 2014, 12:09

It was a great event, thanks for organising and running

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Postby Anthony K » 14 Sep 2014, 12:31

Huge thanks to all the folks who organised, officiated, supported.

I had a ball. Lets hope we can do it again.

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Postby Beejay1188 » 14 Sep 2014, 13:50

Yes, I would like to say the same. Had a great day and a very big thank you for all who organised and helped out on the day. I too would be interested if we could do it again.

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Postby MarkL » 14 Sep 2014, 14:34

Ditto the above comments.
Again, thanks to the Rookwood Trust for hosting us and putting on a nice brekkie :)
Great day helped by lovely sunshine!

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Postby Philip » 14 Sep 2014, 18:32

Great day, didn't hurt a bit! Next time I might try riding. There were a lot of riders giving everything they had and then some. It was actually great to watch for once and not ride, really inspiring. From kids to fellow old guys, some really gutsy rides. It's a shame there's not a way to reward effort, because there were some amazing efforts today. Some of the pictures I took today will start appearing on Instagram over the next few days, @le_masurier. I took a lot of pictures, lots of rubbish mixed in with some gems, not sure how many will make the cut. Thanks for the great organizing, a great event!

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Postby Karzie » 14 Sep 2014, 22:59

Yes, what an excellent day everybody! Great turnout, and what a great venue. Ok! shut up Karzie and show us the pictures.

You can see them all at Photobucket

TIP: The 'slideshow' feature is very good....

Sorry there's not many C & D grade. I was doing other stuff (with mixed success).

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Postby Philip » 16 Sep 2014, 08:45

Great pics Karzie!

Though that other guy with a camera looks pretty creepy, who let him in? :shock:

Can I download from Photobucket, sorry probably a simple question but I don't know about photo bucket. I don't see my self with a camera very often. I almost look like I know what I'm doing.

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Postby Karzie » 16 Sep 2014, 13:33

Philip,

Thanks amigo. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your shots.

Yes, you can download from photobucket. I've reduced all these to 74 dpi as this is the highest resolution that computer monitors can display. They're still fairly large though. 1-3MB.

Just click on the photo you want, then on the right side you'll see 'Option' and one of these is 'Download'.

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Postby utopia » 18 Sep 2014, 23:46

That was my first every experience at watching a crit , and it was awesome.
A big Thank you to the club for organising it, and the Trust as well.

It was my first time at trying to take videos too and lots of things to learn ; like iPad was a bad idea due to the sunglare
Anyway, here are 3 very bad videos (you have been warned) retrieved from my helmet camera that wasn't obstructed by the iPad
(don't worry , I'm not giving up my day job )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO4OPZb0Pi0 (Juniors)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjcwTWq5ds (Grade C)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dGRZKijguQ (Grade A)

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Postby Philip » 22 Sep 2014, 06:39

OK, done at last. Below is a link to all the pictures I've kept from the Rookwood crit. There are a lot of them so if you're interested be prepared to trawl through a few before you find yourself. I still probably missed a lot of you, sorry. Drop box is not an archive so if you find something you like download it for yourself. I will eventually delete this folder to save space. They are all high Rez so if you do want to print them they'll be fine for that. They are all free for personal use. If you use them on Instagram please credit me, @le_masurier . On facebook just my name is fine, Philip Le Masurier. Hope you find something you like. I generally shoot still life, so please excuse any less than pin sharp ones. Consider these the work of an "action" amateur.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lerznd0kvygd ... FqsVa?dl=0

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Postby jonboy » 22 Sep 2014, 21:09

Fantastic work Philip!

It was a race I'd rather forget, but you've made it one that was unforgettable.

Thanks so much for your time and effort on behalf of the club.

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Postby Philip » 23 Sep 2014, 05:59

Thank you for your kind words John. I'm very pleased you like them. [BICYCLE][CAMERA][THUMBS UP SIGN]

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Postby PJCampbell » 23 Sep 2014, 11:23

Great work! Thanks for sharing Philip. For a still life photographer, your action shots are great!
Looking at the pic of me has taught me I need to lower my posture to a more racing position.
Fashion flatlay to bicycle race day, who better to shoot than Mr Le Masurier!

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Postby Anthony K » 30 Sep 2014, 00:20

Karzie and Philip have shared their works of art with us.

I have something far less professional, some jelly vision from my el cheapo front cam and some better vision from my Fly6.

Two laps of C Grade.

http://vimeo.com/107460605

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Postby Karzie » 30 Sep 2014, 10:53

Nice one Anthony. That Fly6 is surprisingly good. With that view you can't tell how much work one is doing on the front, too. :) Might have to get one! Thanx for that.

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Postby Beejay1188 » 30 Sep 2014, 11:23

Thanks very much Anthony.

I was number 40 so it help show me where all my issues are! Couldnt have asked for better vision if I had planned it.

Was the Fly6 mounted on the bike?

Cheers,
Steve.

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Postby Anthony K » 30 Sep 2014, 11:44

Steve, the rear facing cam is on the seat post.


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