Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

There's a big event happening on Sunday on Carrington Road, Marrickville. It's a heavily advertised plant sale starting 8AM. it is advertised as "Due to expected demand, the sale will be held in four sessions on both days (8-10am, 10am-noon, 12-2pm and 2-4pm), and attendees will need to registe...

1. Jarrad
2. Jo
3. Olaf
4. Eleri

I'll be in Jindabyne that day - it's the day after L'Etape. But don't change it on my account.

I'm up for another one. There's talk of a Macquarie Pass descent this time...

Would you like to Try the Track? The club will run a session at Tempe Velodrome if there is sufficient interest. A tentative booking has been made for the afternoon of Sunday Sept 10th with some club racing afterwards. We've got bikes that you can borrow and you'll just need to bring helmet, shoes ...

Re: Monday 12 June 2017 4 Gorges Ride 6.30am List: Jonathan C Paul L Eleri

List:

Jonathan C
Paul L
Eleri

Bump - any more volunteers?

Re: 4 Gorges Tuesday 25 April 2017 Anzac Day Jonathan C Simon D Eleri

Jonathan C
Simon D
Eleri

OMG - I had forgotten about that thread. Can't believe that was 4 years ago. I may well join you.

Any track wheels?

Nope. But I think I have some singles.

I've got an arsenal of 650c wheels ...

That is great! Well done you and worth following up.

Hi Justin Yes you can come down. You will need to get there at 6:30 to get set up on a bike. There are some larger ones you can borrow, although we did deem 2 of them as needing repair. Unless it's raining in which case we can't ride on the track. There are pedal spanners at the track and you use th...

FYI - The Marrick Cafe is closed Christmas Day.

Christmas Party is on tonight ...

There's a couple of places available now due to late withdrawals. Anyone interested?

I've sent an email to everyone I think is going just now with details of where we are staying. If you didn't get this email, let me know ASAP.

Update on the accommodation. Well, there's been a bit of a SNAFU and the Blizzard Bunny Lodge went a bit feral on us and the wrong dates got booked - right dates got ordered, but a slip between order and booking went unnoticed til last week. But ... Good news : I noticed before we actually turned up...

Or you could make a last minute decision to join the Fixie Imperial Century. Go on. You know you want to!

I think we pride ourselves on being inclusive and participation really works for us. Our sheer size (I think we are now the biggest club in NSW) means that with something around 40% of our members holding a race licence, we still have more race licence holders than the majority of NSW clubs! We've g...

I promise to get around to finalising this soon.

The List:
1. Andrew B.
2. John C (I better find a fixie)
3. Lindsay
4. Eleri (as long as someone drives my car from Bundanoon to Sydney)

I caught 2 women measuring Strawburger's dimensions in a skin suit this morning. We all agreed he's skinny.

Maybe give Perpeteum a go too

Warning: it's an acquired taste that some never acquire.

I eat a light breakfast before and second breakfast after. If I'm going to RNP, say, or anything 100km+ I'll usually take a bottle of Perpeteum (liquid food) because I ride faster and better if I've got energy coming in (as Mike says) and I'm not much of a snacker. Also, intensity is harder without ...

Great reports Simon! I even had a text from Mark Lacey saying "All he needs to do is stay upright" to win the GC! That's an impressive average HR in the crit ... Well all the reports really.

There's a provision included in the Constitution when it was revised in 2012 It reads: 8. Life membership (1) On the nomination of the Committee, life members may be elected by the AGM by a Special Resolution. (2) Life membership shall be restricted to those whose association with the Club extends f...

Message from Matt I was wondering whether it would be possible to put the word out about to road bikes we had stolen from Wolli Creek whilst we were on holiday? They were taken between the 9th August and 10th September from a secure cage at Discovery Point. The first bike is a planet X pro carbon in...

Kids race on the track as juniors and there are some road / crit races as well. I suggest heading down to Juniors track training on a Wednesday from 5:30pm to check it out. Your son will need a CA juniors licence, not necessarily a race licence to start with. More info is on the DHBC website Most ra...

Have you always wanted to have a spin on the Velodrome? Well now is your opportunity. On Sunday the 11th of September from 2 – 4pm the track will be open to novices to take a track bike for a spin. There will be some Track riders on hand to offer tips and assistance. Please bring your own pedals and...

Can't help with a hub, but I do have a slightly used 11 sp 11-28 cassette you can have.

I'm a late withdrawal due to a family visit this weekend.
Michael O'Reilly out too bcoz sick (and no lift from me, but mostly sick)

Attendees list for the DHBC 2016 ITT competition: (name and type of bike) 1. Marc Rerceretnam - either a 1985 Raleigh Panasonic or a 1985 Rossin Cronos TT 2. Francisco Arraiza - 2015 Focus Izalco Max 3. John Caley - Steel frame from the 60s that Lindsay found me. groupset from 2015 4. Craig Weller -...

Eleri
Laura

Nothing says TTT recovery like a ride over Berry Mountain and into Kangaroo Valley. Probably up the Upper Kangaroo Valley River road for bucolic loveliness, a pie at the best pie shop in the world (allegedly) and perhaps a stop at a cafe in the sky if I can remember where it is. Meet at 9AM at the B...

OK - there's now a waitlist. If there's enough people on the waitlist we can secure an apartment close by. Don't forget to pay your deposit to secure your bed. Due end July latest. Please transfer this to the club bank a/c before the due date with your name and include SNOW (e.g. SnowEleri) That way...

I have multiple 650c singles that I unexpectedly acquired with various wheels. They are unused but I am sure you can ride them through mud or something to age them up. Given I have worn out exactly no tyres on the tubulars in about 4 years, you are more than welcome to one or more of them.

Someone can borrow my car if you want - it's got racks for 4 bikes and can take 4-5 people. I'm not offering to drive it though. Or go on the cold, wet torture ride.

Winner! See you during the week and we can work out a plan.

Would anyone like an adjustable pole that hangs two bikes? It was great for me when I had to keep all the bikes in a tiny room. It sits hard against the floor and the ceiling and has an extra pole so that it could potentially fit a quite high ceiling. It was in a rental and there was no damage done ...

Updated list Eleri - willing to share Anthony K - willing to share Adam W - willing to share Peter B - willing to share Andrew M -willing to share Phil D - willing to share Paul M - willing to share Greeny - willing to share Sim - willing to share Sim's brother Pete - willing to share Svetlana - Wil...

Number 2.

Maybe it's Ben Fox.

Ta. I'll keep an eye out - or rather, other Andrew will.

It has been brought to our attention that some video footage of an alleged road rage incident was broadcast on the Channel 9 News bulletin on Saturday evening, 25th of June. The vision and captioning indicates the involvement of Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club riders in this event. We wish to clarify that...

OK Mark. All done - everyone on this list has to pay their deposit by end July or forfeit the booking. Eleri - willing to share Anthony K - willing to share Adam W - willing to share Peter B - willing to share Andrew M -willing to share Phil D - willing to share Paul M - willing to share Greeny - wi...

The Reacto looks more like a time trial bike to me. I suggest it would be a bit uncomfortable for every day riding. You could ride it in L'Etape but I don't think it would be a great climbing bike. The Scultura is probably more suitable. If you get disc brakes you won't be able to race it in sanctio...

Eleri - willing to share Anthony K - willing to share Adam W - willing to share Peter B - willing to share Andrew M -willing to share Phil D - willing to share Paul M - willing to share Greeny - willing to share Sim - willing to share Sim's brother Pete - willing to share Svetlana - Willing to share...

Definitely not. You might even solve a double bed problem!

Currently in discussion with Rookwood. Well, at least trying to be in discussion with them but they've had a few issues.

After RAW round 1... DHBC are second on Hilbrick teams challenge behind...... Randwick Botany CC

The accommodation is booked and confirmed. You will need to secure your place with a $35 per head deposit before 31st July. Please transfer this to the club bank a/c before the due date with your name and include SNOW (e.g. SnowEleri) That way we can track the payments. Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club BSB...

The committee agreed to pay the deposit and I'll get everyone to pay the club. There's a couple more club people who have told me they intend to join in. I'm sure we will make the numbers from the club at this point.

It's tricky to know what it and isn't a bike lane. It turns out there are very few actual Bike Lanes (see above) and as John says above, they are more often bike paths, or just a marking on the road.

Here's some background.

I've found a lodge that accommodates up to 24 if 2 couples cosy up or 22 if everyone wants their own bed. 8 bedrooms all up and a couple of bathrooms. Got a big kitchen and stuff. It's in Jindabyne and looks to be walking distance to the shops. Reckon I'll just book it unless someone has a better id...

Re: Come Try Road Racing / WEST HEAD 12/06/16 I signed up for C Grade.

I signed up for C Grade.

History of Cycling in Australia published in Australian Geographic this week.

No pubs in Crackenback that I know of, although there is a Schnapps Distillery. Not much in the way of accommodation, or anything really. Certainly no shops. Unfortunately there's a bit of a pointless hill between Jindabyne and Crackenback. I hadn't realised it started there. Still, I reckon Jindaby...

I'm planning to get a place or places in Jindabyne where it starts and finishes. No point driving to the start!

This weekend I've got a bit of time so I'll get down to some serious planning. Anyone else who wants to be in, better put their name down .

See you at Broadway and Wattle. I'll bail early at some as yet to be determined point.

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share

From talk around the traps, there is likely to be a substantial DHBC contingent. I'm willing to organise a lodge on behalf of the club if we can get enough people interested. Probably one that is self-catering with a substantial kitchen. Lots of lodges have twin and triple share rooms. No need to na...

Just a blip I hope. But we shall see.

We've changed the route for the time being (which might be a couple of years). Now we go Doncaster and turn right into Alison Road, then into Centennial Park. Pretty much we have swapped traffic lights for roundabouts. New skills!

OK. That's a problem. We could change the route and go the way the women's ride goes down Doncaster then turn onto Alison Road. The women's ride goes on the bike path there but if we stayed on the road - can you turn right from Alison into Anzac?

If you are interested in trying the track to see if it is for you, here is your opportunity! Please fill in the poll so we know whether it is worth running. We have, in the past, run women only sessions and that's a possibility as well. To try the track and use one of the club bikes you will need: H...

Ride report from Craig Weller Three members of the newly formed DH racing team ventured to Orange last weekend for the annual NSW Masters State Titles along with two women. We were spread over multiple categories with Simon Berry the spring chicken in MAS3, Pete McSwiggan and Sandra Tracy in MAS5, a...

I'm in - see you at Narrabeen. I'll ride out there and leave Erko at about 6:00ish I guess.

Dunno. He wasn't in club kit

Good to see you all riding strongly up the climb on Sir Bertram Stevens Drive towards Garie!

The AGM is on tomorrow at3pm at the Tempe Velodrome.

Bill

Cycling Australia maintains the membership lists not Cycling NSW. Some people are on twice but I checked and you are only in there once. I've messaged you.

I reported the new traffic lights on the Airport Drive Cycleway. The lights are set to red for cyclists when they could be set to green with a red left turn for cars. At the moment when we cross, it also stops the cars heading north on the Airport Drive. I made the point that this is a congestion ge...

That's not good. Hope you are on the mend now Paul.

Some good points for all bunches to note and put into practice.

Will we be working up to a thousand? The Tempe One Thousand - now there's a name for a comp!

Good point winner! Let me consult with my co-organisers ...

Welcome to the 2016 club points competition. This is a competition for those with a race licence or a recreational licence. If you are a recreational rider, you get to go in Blayney to Bathurst and a TTT at Nowra. Racing members, whether Elite or Masters, get to go in all races and timed events. You...

Today I reported a beg button cnr Coulson & Mitchell Rds Alexandria - seeing as cyclists use it and it was broken.

26 points Jonboy
4 points Eleri
2 points Adam W
1 point JoTB
1 point Humanbeing (Peter B)
1 point jcaley

Remind me not to stand next to tall people in photos!

So ...

Do you want cheap and cheerful or something more stylish. Or quite a lot stylish? Bespoke even?

I reported the metal rod sticking up at the end of the bike path the Slowies use past the graffiti wall. Happy days! They fixed the metal rod sticking up ... by reinstating the bollard that was supposed to go there. Better warn Saturday Slowies. 26 points Jonboy (extra 18 points for my solo Eastern...

I reported the metal rod sticking up at the end of the bike path the Slowies use past the graffiti wall.

26 points Jonboy (extra 18 points for my solo Eastern 'holes' ride:
1 point JoTB
1 point Humanbeing (Peter B)
1 point jcaley
1 point Eleri

Well, I wasn't there at all. Typical.

Your absence was noted. Can we have a note from your mum please?

I'll heading out that way but will continue to Otford.

I'm going. Not sure which distance actually - might ride with my niece.

I'll take Items N and O please

1. John H
2. Raph (Maybe)
3. Andrewm (probably)
4. Dougie
5. Jonathan C
6. Eleri - but only as far as Otford

You will need a racing licence. You *might* be able to get a day licence but I wouldn't rely on it.

Some DHBC chap with nicely shaped calves and good sock length spotted in this article. But who is it?

http://www.executivestyle.com.au/why-i- ... ing-gmkmfi

Interesting question - many footpaths are legally part of the road. And kids ride on the footpath.

I guess we can count footpaths on that basis.

Yes, you count the teeth.

And you have to count them several times because you get it wrong the first or second time.

Awesome work Jonboy!! our first competition result.

5 points Jonboy
1 point JoTB
1 point Humanbeing (Peter B)
1 point jcaley

Long bicycle-wheel-trapping hole in King St Newtown at corner with Camden St.

Does this mean you have reported it John?

Great work!

So the leader board is

3 points Jonboy
1 point JoTB
1 point Humanbeing (Peter B)

The point is though, that you actually report it to RMS yourselves. It's an individual competition.

So far I have

1 Point: JoTB

Here's how it will work. At the top of your post Very brief description e.g. Pothole in RNP at bottom of Garie You get 1 point for reporting. If you make multiple reports of the same hole, you get a point for each report. When it gets fixed you get an extra 2 points. More than one person can make a...

We've all done it, ridden past that pothole and muttered "someone should fix that" but didn't report it. As cyclists we are close to the road and observant about road conditions that affect us. That's not always the case for road repair crews or decision makers who probably aren't thinking...

Thanks all

We have cooking supplies. Stuart - can you bring your BBQ tools please?

I'll get ice, sweets and chips and I think Donna has the drinks so we should be good to go.

Thanks Jo. Nick Gowing is sorting the BBQ and is looking for helpers for that. I'm starting a list - please add yourself

Nick - BBQ coordination
Jo - BBQ / Canteen from 6pm
Donna -
Eleri - Canteen from 3 - 6pm (but thinking I'll probably race after that)

Looking for some volunteers for the BBQ and Canteen on Monday 28th. We will run the canteen with drinks and snacks from about 3pm for the juniors and then the BBQ from 6pm for the Seniors racing. If you can help with either an afternoon or evening shift for an hour or so, that will be greatly apprec...

Hey! That's the first time we've ever been asked.

So off to a good start there.

People mention speed in getting their coffee / food. Now this isn't a problem I've had I have to say.

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