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- 19 Mar 2017, 13:55
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: CALL FOR VOLLUNTEERS - Sydney Classic Bicycle Show, Sat 6th May , 11am-3pm
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13417
Re: CALL FOR VOLLUNTEERS - Sydney Classic Bicycle Show, Sat 25 March, 11am-3pm
VOLUNTEER ROSTER FOR 2017 SYDNEY CLASSIC BICYCLE SHOW Set up Infield 8am to 10am - Marc, Alister, Peter Teow, Alex, Rod, Ray Help set up tents , tables, chairs etc. 9am to 11am - Michele, Peter T, John J, Marian, Geoff S, Toff, Carol Allocation of stallholders. Allocation of concours bikes. Entry g...
- 21 Nov 2016, 21:54
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC Wool Jersey - ORDERS now open. End 25 Nov
- Replies: 37
- Views: 20369
Re: DHBC Wool Jersey - ORDERS now open. End 25 Nov
PLACE ORDERS HERE: 1. Marc Rerceretnam (mobile 0426 897247). Mens Size: 40 inches or 101cm. ONE long sleeve jersey only. 2. Lachlan Burnham. Mens Size 96cm. ONE short sleeve jersey only. 3. Peter Tregillgas. Mens size 38 Short Sleeve 4. Michele Moss Womens size 36 Long Sleeve 5. Charles Pickett Mens...
- 29 Oct 2015, 20:47
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2015 Novelty Sat Slowies.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3420
Re: 2015 Novelty Sat Slowies.
Righto, Chery and I will bring the tandem. Be afraid......
I can lend a 1939 Malvern Star roadster to any masochist out there.
I can lend a 1939 Malvern Star roadster to any masochist out there.
- 19 Aug 2015, 10:17
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2015 DHBC Individual Time Trial Champs Sun Sep 6th
- Replies: 72
- Views: 29692
Re: 2015 DHBC Individual Time Trial Champs Sun Sep 6th
Who needs brakes in a time trial?Shouldn't the question be "Will I be able to stop?"
- 17 Aug 2015, 20:33
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2015 DHBC Individual Time Trial Champs Sun Sep 6th
- Replies: 72
- Views: 29692
Re: 2015 DHBC Individual Time Trial Champs Sun Sep 6th
We'll do a rolling list and include your transport info, so we can help out those who need it Don't worry too much about the categories at this point, that will sort itself =================================================== Michael C (own transport, can provide lift to one) Marc R (---transport?---...
- 07 Jun 2015, 17:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Queens Birthday Ride June 8: last spin with DHBC
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5501
Re: Queens Birthday Ride June 8: last spin with DHBC
See you at 7am.
Cheers
John
Cheers
John
- 22 Mar 2015, 19:10
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A spare road bike to loan?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6007
Re: A spare road bike to loan?
Hi John I've got a steel Omega I can lend. 56-ish top tube. Currently running 8-speed Shimano 600 with downtube shifters. Has done several time trials and other rides with a variety of riders. The Weinmann Delta brakes are not terribly effective, but nobody has died riding it yet. I think its got a ...
- 14 Nov 2014, 20:18
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Old Rusty Bike Wheels Wanted
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2764
Re: Old Rusty Bike Wheels Wanted
Plenty at my house. My wife would be ecstatic if they didn't come back.
- 14 Nov 2014, 16:48
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Repco Eurosport Tri-A
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8077
Re: Repco Eurosport Tri-A
Any of you vintage boys got a 6 speed cluster you'd be happy to part with? Some friction levers for down tube braze ons would also be greatly appreciated. BTW I'm not expecting this to be for free........ 6-speed I can do, as long as you don't mind a 14-28 Shimano. No cost and I can bring it to Slo...
- 12 Oct 2014, 14:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century 2014
- Replies: 48
- Views: 18018
Re: Fixie Century 2014
I'm out. I've got a half day hospital admission on Wednesday for an angiogram. Local anaesthetic and a cannula in the femoral artery mean I'm unlikely to be 100% by the time of the ride.
Have a great ride.
Have a great ride.
- 20 Aug 2014, 15:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Michele Moss
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6777
Re: Michele Moss
I saw Michele in the hospital this morning. I was pleasantly surprised at how well she looks (considering her injuries). She's still feeling very sore, but she is able to walk with a walking frame. She will be out of hospital fairly soon, possibly as early as Friday, but will need to recover for six...
- 17 Aug 2014, 21:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Michele Moss
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6777
Re: Michele Moss
Best wishes Michele and Peter from all at Chateau Croydon.
John
John
- 14 Aug 2014, 20:52
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fixie Century 2014
- Replies: 48
- Views: 18018
Re: Fixie Century 2014
1. Camilla (Bundanoon Hotel - single bed)
2. Eleri (Bundanoon Hotel - single bed) - no pork knuckle for me!!
3. Jo - will try and persuade Christian to be support driver.
4. John (Bundanoon Hotel - single bed)
Steel is real!!*
*Well except for steel rims which are really crap.
2. Eleri (Bundanoon Hotel - single bed) - no pork knuckle for me!!
3. Jo - will try and persuade Christian to be support driver.
4. John (Bundanoon Hotel - single bed)
Steel is real!!*
*Well except for steel rims which are really crap.
- 10 Aug 2014, 22:50
- Forum: Road
- Topic: ENTRIES NOW CLOSED: Rookwood Crit 14 September
- Replies: 83
- Views: 29239
Re: Entries thread - Rookwood Crit 14 September
DHBC List Entries - Grades Please add your name to the list below if you intend to race - please tell us if you need a day licence. Junior U13 Junior U15 (may ride with seniors) A Grade Michael Clement (gold licence) Simon Berry (gold licence) Alex Chubb (gold licence) B Grade John Healey (gold lice...
- 25 Jul 2014, 00:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
- Replies: 137
- Views: 38448
Re: Team Time Trials - 19th July 2014 at Nowra
As always, Valley Wheeler preparation was meticulous. Lindsay did altitude training in India, whilst Peter T. went to a secret location in Indonesia, searching for moustaches. He discovered a hill tribe who created moustaches from the fur of Civets hand reared on coffee beans and EPO. Teamwork was i...
- 22 Apr 2014, 22:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Flying Domestically with a bike?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3789
Re: Flying Domestically with a bike?
Qantas and Virgin are fine, and Jetstar are ok. Flying economy your bike counts as your checked in luggage. You can pack a certain amount of stuff in the box/bag, but be careful it doesn't exceed 20/23/27 kgs (allowance depends on the airline). You can then use your carry-on allowance for a 7/10 kg ...
- 17 Apr 2014, 14:45
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: stem for new old bike
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2986
Re: stem for new old bike
PM Sent...
- 15 Apr 2014, 19:56
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Intro to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May 2014 2-4pm
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13948
Re: Introduction to the Track - Saturdays starting 10th May
1. Peter Bownes
2. Ben Thomson
3. Tim Clifford (dependant on leave approval from the Minister)
4. Ian Laing (will require borrow of a track bike c56cm)
5. Ray Patton
6 Carol Rosier
7 John Johnson
2. Ben Thomson
3. Tim Clifford (dependant on leave approval from the Minister)
4. Ian Laing (will require borrow of a track bike c56cm)
5. Ray Patton
6 Carol Rosier
7 John Johnson
- 16 Mar 2014, 22:13
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Penny Farthings at Evandale Tasmania, Feb 2014
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4551
How I raced penny farthings in Tasmania and didn't die
Part 2: “So what’s the only thing you really need when you go credit card touring?” Well, that’d be your credit card? There I was at the Mole Creek Hotel, being told that, no, my Cycling Australia card probably wasn’t going to pay for my room. My credit card was in my wallet and unfortunately my wal...
- 10 Mar 2014, 21:57
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Penny Farthings at Evandale Tasmania, Feb 2014
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4551
How I raced penny farthings in Tasmania and didn't die
Part 1: "How hard can it be?" “How hard can it be?” This was my joking reply to my work colleagues when they discovered I’d never ridden a penny farthing before and was planning to race on one in Tasmania. Now standing in a quiet street in Evandale reaching up to the handlebars of my steed...
- 23 Jan 2014, 09:54
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Blue Mts on Sunday 26th/Jan/2014
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3062
Re: Blue Mts on Sunday 26th/Jan/2014
Start point: Blaxland Railway Station (I think). Most of us will be catching the 7.35 train from Strathfield.
Start list:
1. Marc
2. John
3. Ray
4. Carol
5. Lindsay
6. Andy W (now a DHBC member)
Lunch at the Patton/Rosier residence afterwards.
Start list:
1. Marc
2. John
3. Ray
4. Carol
5. Lindsay
6. Andy W (now a DHBC member)
Lunch at the Patton/Rosier residence afterwards.
- 18 Nov 2013, 22:08
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Ride for Life - Vintage Scratch Race, Sunday 17 Nov, Heffron
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8270
Re: Ride for Life - Vintage Scratch Race, Sunday 17 Nov, Hef
More photos and text from Marc. He's currently unable to post in this part of the forum. John Mason and Simon Berry receiving their 2nd and 3rd placing prizes for their well deserved wins in the C grade race. http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/marc2193/SimonandJohnreceivingprizes_zps1364d453.j...
- 17 Nov 2013, 23:19
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Ride for Life - Vintage Scratch Race, Sunday 17 Nov, Heffron
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8270
Re: Ride for Life - Vintage Scratch Race, Sunday 17 Nov, Hef
A total of 13 riders (10 DHBC) turned up for 6 laps of the 2.04km course. In attendance were yours truly, Lindsay, Marc, John Mason, Simon Berry, Ron Webster, Alister, Ray Patton, Carol Rosier (doing her very first race) and Roger Webber (DHBC member and occasional visitor south of the harbour). Pet...
- 08 Nov 2013, 21:16
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Ride for Life - Vintage Scratch Race, Sunday 17 Nov, Heffron
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8270
Re: Ride for Life - Vintage Scratch Race, Sunday 17 Nov, Hef
Time for a DHBC List:
1. Marc
2. Peter B
3. John M
4. Roger W
5. John J
6. Strawburger (Simon) pending scrutineer's approval
1. Marc
2. Peter B
3. John M
4. Roger W
5. John J
6. Strawburger (Simon) pending scrutineer's approval
- 02 Nov 2013, 18:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Slowies - Como Cronulla Coffee Cruise **** Back on!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 8744
Re: Sunday Slowies - Como Cronulla Coffee Cruise **** Back
1. Dougie - Cruise Director 2. Jonathan (Will join at Vanessa st Beverly Hills outside IGA eta 7am?) (also definitely interested, but it depends what date this happens) 3. Brett 4. Susie 5. Paulette + 1 6. Steve 7. Mark 8. Colin 9. Dave (will join at Beverly Hills IGA) 10. Marc 11/12. Rod and Tam (V...
- 24 Oct 2013, 21:40
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Marrickville Cycling Club Old Trophy Search
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5771
Re: Marrickville Cycling Club Old Trophy Search
The trophy is the Dunlop Interclub perpetual trophy sponsored by Dunlop from 1902 to 1940, with other sponsors from 1941 onwards. You'll all be pleased to note that Dulwich Hill won this event once (in 1920) in 100 years of racing.... Marrickville won the Dunlop Interclub every year from 1928 to 193...
- 17 Oct 2013, 20:19
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Need to borrow bike stands for 19-20 October
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1564
Re: Need to borrow bike stands for 19-20 October
Been to Peter's place and picked up the stands and some other display paraphernalia, so I'm now right. Thanks Peter and Michele. ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
- 17 Oct 2013, 17:37
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Need to borrow bike stands for 19-20 October
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1564
Need to borrow bike stands for 19-20 October
La Presidenta has been asked to find some vintage bikes to display at the Sydney Bikes and Lifestyle Show this weekend. I've volunteered a few, but I'm short of some display stands. If anyone has can spare three of them for a couple of days I'd be grateful. Also looking for a freestanding lockable d...
- 06 Oct 2013, 16:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Kurnell C25 Ride - Monday 7 October 6.30am
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5351
Re: Kurnell C25 Ride - Monday 7 October 6.30am
1. Todd V
2. Kerry V
3. Jo
4. Colin Campbell
5. Marc R
6. Rajiv (pending feeding and pooing temperament of my newborn)
7. Adam
8. Johnj
2. Kerry V
3. Jo
4. Colin Campbell
5. Marc R
6. Rajiv (pending feeding and pooing temperament of my newborn)
7. Adam
8. Johnj
- 27 Aug 2013, 21:08
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage ride from Punchbowl Saturday 31 August
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1834
Re: Vintage ride from Punchbowl Saturday 31 August
You're not wrong there, though the signal/noise ratio is better than a lot of BNA threads....Tried looking at the BNA thread and there was too much info.
marc
Start is 7.30am. I'll send you an email.
- 26 Aug 2013, 23:27
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage ride from Punchbowl Saturday 31 August
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1834
Vintage ride from Punchbowl Saturday 31 August
I'll be going on this one, which will meander from Punchbowl to Marrickville via the M5 path/Cooks River and return. We will probably end up at the Marrickville Rd cafe and meet up with the Slowies bunch.
Currently about 6 people going. Thread on BNA is here. All welcome.
Currently about 6 people going. Thread on BNA is here. All welcome.
- 16 Aug 2013, 21:36
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Carbon Fibre!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2431
Re: Vintage Carbon Fibre!
Looks good but not sure if I'd be game to ride it hard. Twenty-three year old carbon fibre does not provide me with much confidence. I've ridden with Quang, he's a bit of a flyweight, so I think not too much risk. The bike certainly looks good. This is him at the front on the bike (myself in the ba...
- 27 Jul 2013, 20:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Bidon left at the cafe
- Replies: 0
- Views: 943
Bidon left at the cafe
Someone left a purple-ish Terra Firma Consulting bidon at the cafe this morning and I took it home. Let me know if it is yours.
- 27 Jul 2013, 19:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Ride - Bundeena Ferry - 6am Sunday 28th July
1) Mike C (couldn't think of anything witty to put beside his name) 2) JTB (just happy it's not a road race) 3) Anthony K 4) Keith W 5) Stuart (no ferry for me) 6) Rajiv 7) Colin C Nick G 9) Philip 10) Todd V (meet at Bestic Street) 11) Kerry V (meet at Bestic Street) 12) Adam (will decide on the fe...
- 29 Jun 2013, 19:38
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Ride - Bundeena Ferry - 6am Sunday 30th June
1. Mike - drinks coffee 2. Jo - still on standard crankset 3. Todd Vogel - addicted to good coffee (Coffee Alchemy in Marrickville). 4. Rajiv 5. Peter Bownes - likes a ferry ride 6. Anna (may probably just do RNP loop) 7. Robert (may probably just do RNP loop) 8. Tony o c ( is praying for some sunsh...
- 22 Jun 2013, 19:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Ride - Bundeena Ferry - 6am Sunday 23rd June
1. Mike (might ride his fixie) 2. Todd (dont own a fixie and have no intention of purchasing one in the future!!) 3. Stuart (will miss Bundeena & the ferry - so basically a RNP loop for anyone interested) 4. Philip. May or may not do Bundeena but will roll out with you guys. 5. JoTheBuilder (now...
- 20 Jun 2013, 12:17
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Recumbent Trike - Crowd Fund Appeal ******DONATE NOW!******
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9797
Re: Recumbent Trike - Crowd Fund Appeal ******DONATE NOW!***
Maybe a new jersey for Greg as part of the deal?Dougie and I will work out a plan for the excess funds raised and what we do with them.
- 09 Jun 2013, 20:52
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 40162
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
Rolling back home after Waterfall along the Cooks River path this morning a familiar voice said "Hi John". It was Greg. I stopped and had a chat. He was out walking with a friend and is in training for the.... City to Surf :D . He plans to walk the 14 kms and his training is going well. He...
- 01 Jun 2013, 23:25
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: White Dirt Road ride in Bowral/Picton area 25/26 May
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12705
Re: White Dirt Road ride in Bowral/Picton area 25/26 May
Well I was all set, 2 bidons, some food, pump, spare tubes, patches, multitool, lights. Air in the tyres and I was ready. My gearing was 52-42 on the front and 12-21 on the back, no problems, there weren’t many hills were there? My rigorous preparation included watching the Giro at the Marrickville ...
- 22 May 2013, 18:13
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: White Dirt Road ride in Bowral/Picton area 25/26 May
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12705
Re: White Dirt Road ride in Bowral/Picton area 25/26 May
Well, my plans for a train trip have been derailled by trackwork between Lidcombe and Liverpool, so looks like I'll have to go by car. Maybe Andy Peter and myself could all go together. Let me know what you think? Anyone else coming?
- 21 May 2013, 14:01
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Jersey orders ***JERSEYS are in!***
- Replies: 101
- Views: 38150
- 18 May 2013, 16:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Ride Blue Mountains 3rd route 100k 6am Sun 19
Leave pass granted, but only to Windsor.
1. Mike C
2. Mark L
3. Stuart
4. Karzie
5. Adam
6. Anthony K
7. Anna
8. Robert
9. PeterOS
10. Tony o c
11. Camilla
12. Philip
13. Keith
14. Bruce
15. Grant (TBC)
16. Johnj (To Windsor only)
1. Mike C
2. Mark L
3. Stuart
4. Karzie
5. Adam
6. Anthony K
7. Anna
8. Robert
9. PeterOS
10. Tony o c
11. Camilla
12. Philip
13. Keith
14. Bruce
15. Grant (TBC)
16. Johnj (To Windsor only)
- 07 May 2013, 23:26
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: White Dirt Road ride in Bowral/Picton area 25/26 May
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12705
Re: White Dirt Road ride in Bowral/Picton area 25/26 May
Looks like time for a list. 1. Lizanne (staying at Bowral) 2. Maddy (staying at Bowral) 3. Marc (train) 4. Peter B 5. Andy 6. JohnJ (probably can't stay overnight as Kraftwerk are in town) The total ride is 140km, but the route parallels the railway and loops back on itself, so plenty of opportunity...
- 24 Apr 2013, 21:52
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C25-ish Kurnell Kruize on Anzac Day?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4793
Re: C25-ish Kurnell Kruize on Anzac Day?
1. Colin Campbell
2. Paulette
3. Louise
4. Todd & Kerry
5. Marc
6. Rajiv Ramanathan
7. Bill
8. Nick Gowing
9. Tony
10. Johnj
2. Paulette
3. Louise
4. Todd & Kerry
5. Marc
6. Rajiv Ramanathan
7. Bill
8. Nick Gowing
9. Tony
10. Johnj
- 23 Apr 2013, 22:04
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Jersey orders ***JERSEYS are in!***
- Replies: 101
- Views: 38150
Re: Vintage Jersey orders
DHBC World Stripe Vintage ($72.10) small- Lizanne medium-Peter T, Anthony I, James R large-Peter Bownes, Stuart x-large- xx-large-Ted DHBC original Logo ($70) small- Lizanne, Camilla, JoTheBuilder, Marian medium-Philip, Lindsay large-Peter Bownes, Colin Campbell, John Healey, John Mason, Johnj x-lar...
- 22 Apr 2013, 21:24
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 310593
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Toff and Lindsay at Beechworth:
SBS Cycling Central
Beechworth Gran Fondo Facebook cover photo
Full report to come on this extravaganza.
SBS Cycling Central
Beechworth Gran Fondo Facebook cover photo
Full report to come on this extravaganza.
- 18 Apr 2013, 22:42
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Eddy Merckx Team Molteni Corsa - Gumtree
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1888
Re: Eddy Merckx Team Molteni Corsa - Gumtree
Real? Replica? Rad? Or the winner of Best in Show, Sydney Classic Bike Show 2014? I've admired this bike in Burwood Cycleworld whenever I've been in there. I think it is one of a limited edition done in 1989 by the Merckx factory, a "replica" loosely based on the Molteni bikes that Merckx...
- 30 Mar 2013, 19:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Easter Monday 1st April C28 Sublime
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5976
Re: Easter Monday 1st April C28 Sublime
1. Jothebuilder
2. Aimee
3. Michele
4. Anthony K
5. Pia
6. Adam
7. Alison
8. Johnj
Fewer hills would be my preference, as I'm crap at climbing.
2. Aimee
3. Michele
4. Anthony K
5. Pia
6. Adam
7. Alison
8. Johnj
Fewer hills would be my preference, as I'm crap at climbing.
- 29 Mar 2013, 22:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Easter friday easy ride
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5386
Re: Easter friday easy ride
Beautiful weather, lovely scenery, good company and cold beer at the brewery. What more could you want? Lady Carrington Drive wasn't too muddy, and perfectly navigable for road bikes (even fixies with 23mm tyres). We saw two lyrebirds and Lizanne saw a wallaby. And the two Peters had excellent tyre-...
- 28 Mar 2013, 20:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Easter friday easy ride
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5386
Re: Easter friday easy ride
I've had a slight change of plans. As the bunch will be lingering at Sutherland I'll catch a slightly later train and get there at 7.58 instead of 7.50. I'll find the rest of the bunch when I get there. The radar looks OK, with the rain band set to clear well before we get there, though Lady Carring...
- 26 Mar 2013, 19:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Easter friday easy ride
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5386
Re: Easter friday easy ride
list of possible suspects
Dayna
Pete
Michele
JohnJ
Karzie- not sure if you are in or just having flashbacks?
Lizanne?
anyone else?
I'll probably catch the train from Burwood and meet you at Sydenham. 7.15 from Sydenham?
Dayna
Pete
Michele
JohnJ
Karzie- not sure if you are in or just having flashbacks?
Lizanne?
anyone else?
I'll probably catch the train from Burwood and meet you at Sydenham. 7.15 from Sydenham?
- 25 Mar 2013, 09:01
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 40162
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
It's really great to see your post Greg. That's the best news I've had all week (bike show notwithstanding).
- 18 Mar 2013, 23:06
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Faily Telegraph Strikes Again...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2508
Re: Faily Telegraph Strikes Again...
The faux anxiety about cyclist safety makes me sick, because its really about "congestion on roads and frustration for drivers". You could have taken precisely the same photo (2 abreast in the "middle lane") of any DHBC bunch in a dozen places between Marrickville and Waterfall, ...
- 16 Mar 2013, 17:02
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Nite of the Spring Classics - Tour of Flanders
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10733
Re: Nite of the Spring Classics - Tour of Flanders
I'm in. Not sure about riding with a skinfull of red wine though.
- 16 Mar 2013, 16:51
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 20 and 21 April
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2243
Re: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 20 and 21 April
Current projected start list:
Johnj
Toff
Karzie
Lindsay
Alister
Marc
Current plan is to drive up on Friday, camp Friday and Saturday nights and drive back late on Sunday night. Plenty of campsites available in Beechworth.
Johnj
Toff
Karzie
Lindsay
Alister
Marc
Current plan is to drive up on Friday, camp Friday and Saturday nights and drive back late on Sunday night. Plenty of campsites available in Beechworth.
- 07 Mar 2013, 12:50
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: A little hanky with Panky
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4029
Re: A little hanky with Panky
I dropped in to see Greg in my lunch hour. He was keen to find out about what rides were happening and was disappointed that his training for the Three Peaks was not going to plan. Sue reminded him that the Three Peaks was on this weekend and that he wasn't going to be there. He is alert and happy t...
- 05 Mar 2013, 22:06
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 310593
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Jacob Carswell on the train coming out of the city on Saturday. His hand is still in a cast, but he hopes to be back at slowies in about 3 weeks.
- 05 Mar 2013, 21:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: I was hit by a car- Insurance help
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4152
Re: I was hit by a car- Insurance help
Lodge a complaint using their internal dispute resolution process . This will probably be a complete waste of time. However, once you've got a complaint number if you're still unhappy you can lodge a dispute with the Financial Ombudsman Service . I did this last year and the effect was quite startli...
- 21 Feb 2013, 21:48
- Forum: Track
- Topic: Come and try the track - Saturday 4th May 1-3pm
- Replies: 66
- Views: 22803
Re: Come and try the track - Saturday 2nd March 1pm
1. Jonboy 2. Dougie 3. timothy.clifford (loan bike please - 54cm) 4. Anthony K ( a definite maybe, will try to convert this to a yes or no in the next few days ) 5. Peter 6. Jacqui (loan bike please 54cm with short stem if possible) 7. Ray (loan bike please -56cm) 8. Adrian L (loan bike please - 58c...
- 11 Feb 2013, 22:53
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 40162
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
Just want to add my best wishes for Greg and family.
- 09 Feb 2013, 19:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic - 10 February 2013
- Replies: 73
- Views: 19047
Re: Johnny Warren Jamberoo Classic - 10 February 2013
1. JoTheBuilder 2. Adam 3. Noel 4. Philip 5. John 6. Eleri 7.Dougie 8. Chris C 9. James R 10. Karzie 11. Colin 12. Alison 13. Camilla 14. Anthony 15. timothy.clifford (will join at Brighton Fisho's, Bestic St) 16. Paul 17. GregPankhurst 18. Adrian L 19. Mark L 20. Aaron (+1 - Ben (LACC)) 21. Bill K ...
- 07 Feb 2013, 19:54
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 20 and 21 April
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2243
L'Eroica Downunder, Beechworth VIC, 20 and 21 April
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE: Demanding roads, dust or mud. Enjoy the ability to suffer. L'eroica is a period cyclosportive rally for riders and collectors of classic racing bicycles built before circa 1980. Celebrating both Italian culture and the heroic times of bike racing it is based in the "Tusca...
- 07 Feb 2013, 19:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Central Coast Chase 6am Sun Feb 3
oh so you were lost when you took the massive shortcut????? bahaha, that story would work better if you didn't have the map in your hand in the photo :) Having the map in my hand would suggest that I still wasn't entirely sure where I was... :D Looks like you'll have to come with us next time to ke...
- 05 Feb 2013, 20:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Central Coast Chase 6am Sun Feb 3
It was an excellent day out in good company. Pia and Lencia did a sterling job into the 40-50 kph headwind heading in to The Entrance (I spent a fair bit of time drafting at this point :) ) My best wishes to Jacob. It was amazing to think he was able to ride back to the station with a fractured fing...
- 16 Jan 2013, 22:37
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 129240
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Central Coast Chase 6am Sun Feb 3
Well, finally worked out who Hashtag is. :oops: Please add your name to the list in which distance you want to do. 65km-easy Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are Lindsay(tbc) cycle coach and amusing anecdotes Lizanne*pending investigation by ride handicapper Sinead Jen Phil 95km- medium(cycle ...
- 16 Jan 2013, 22:30
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Easy paced Kurnell ride - January 20
- Replies: 30
- Views: 8268
Re: Easy paced Kurnell ride - January 20
Depending on the weather, I'll probably be there. Unless I get dragged into the C28s.
- 16 Jan 2013, 22:27
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Sydney Classic Bicycle Show (organised by DHBC), 23 March
- Replies: 80
- Views: 19812
Re: Sydney Classic Bicycle Show (organised by DHBC), 23 Marc
I think the plan is to distribute information as widely as possible. The typo's got to be fixed first.Any chance you could leave some flyers at either glowworm or omafiets bike shops?
- 06 Jan 2013, 23:17
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13937
Valley Wheelers' tour the vale of Hades
Well it was hot, damn hot. The Sydney forecast was 29 degrees. Unfortunately the Richmond forecast was 37 degrees (which turned out to be an underestimate). On the train someone asked what the bail out options were. I told them that the only one available was getting out at Riverstone and catching t...
- 03 Jan 2013, 15:51
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13937
Re: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
I've modified the Bikely route start via quieter roads through Riverstone and Scheyville. Starters so far are Lizanne, Dayna, Marc, myself, Peter, Karzie, Linda and Bill K with Camilla and Jo as possibles. Lindsay will probably be in Grafton, so he's out. Train is 7:08 from Redfern, so you could go ...
- 24 Dec 2012, 10:25
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: DHBC christmas lights ride
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2423
Re: DHBC christmas lights ride
I'll probably be available tonight, especially if it includes Second Street.
- 21 Dec 2012, 12:02
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13937
Re: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
i just looked up the winery, and they specialize in red and fortified! i suggest we take the 7:08 train to riverstone, do the reverse route, lunch Wiseman's Hotel then finish the day off with a stop at Tizzana Winery, and a break at the church in Ebenezer. p.s. i might have to bring a bigger musett...
- 17 Dec 2012, 14:20
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13937
Re: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
110kms on dirt roads! No road bike for me. I'm using my fat tyred commuter with panniers. About 15km of dirt, mainly Tizzana Rd to Sackville and Old Leets Vale Rd. Tizzana Rd looks smooth, according to Google. No idea about Old Leets Vale Rd, Mr Google didn't drive there. No downhills on the dirt, ...
- 17 Dec 2012, 13:20
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13937
Re: Vintage ride? start of Jan 2013
Here's my suggested route, the Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble . From Windsor to Ebenezer and on to Wiseman's Ferry, returning via some dirt roads to Riverstone. About 110 kms, Bikely seems to have exagerated the climbing as there are a number of phantom hills showing in the elevation chart. Trai...
- 12 Dec 2012, 22:16
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Valley Wheelers' Hawkesbury Ramble- Jan 5 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 13937
Re: Vintage ride? start of Jan 2013
Anywhere between about 27th of December to the 1st of January would probably suit me. I might be able to wangle a day in the next week, but two days is probably beyond me. I'm keen to explore the Hawkesbury north of Windsor, via Sackville, River Rd and Cliftonville Rd (some good gravel here I think)...
- 02 Dec 2012, 22:22
- Forum: News and Announcements
- Topic: 2012 Christmas Party and Awards Night!
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17625
Re: 2012 Christmas Party and Awards Night!
Thanks for the photos. I had a great time. My wife was impressed that I won an award for the stupidity of attempting the Fixie Century on a 60 year old bike.
- 02 Dec 2012, 22:19
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: L'Eroica
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2867
Re: L'Eroica
Loved that vid. Inspired to acquire a classic bike. Where to start? Decide what you want. Italian, British, Australian? 30s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s? Geared, single-speed or fixed? Lots of choices. Any of the Valley Wheelers would be happy to spend an hour boring you with what to buy, where to buy, how ...
- 01 Dec 2012, 22:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: DHBC Criterium at Dunc 2/12/2102 7:30am
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8821
Re: DHBC Criterium at Dunc 2/12/2102 7:30am
Righto, cnr Georges River and Milton it is. Unless the weather is crap, in which case I'll be in bed.
- 01 Dec 2012, 16:15
- Forum: Road
- Topic: DHBC Criterium at Dunc 2/12/2102 7:30am
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8821
Re: DHBC Criterium at Dunc 2/12/2102 7:30am
Which way does the bunch ride? I'd like to join at Croydon, which would be easy for me if people go along Liverpool Rd.
- 26 Nov 2012, 23:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C 25's Sunday 25th Nov
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2804
Re: C 25's Sunday 25th Nov
Points of feedback. Please pass calls up and down the bunch - always Please call loudly and decisively Please take care with your spacing and station keeping. Half wheeling is very dangerous. If you on the front, keep pedalling down hill. Those behind you are in your slip stream and will catch up t...
- 20 Nov 2012, 22:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 374381
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
Sincere best wishes Jeremy, it doesn't sound much like fun at all. Alison and I fell out the back of the pack on the Pacific Highway north of Mt Colah. We'd both been debating about bailing, so we just decided to gracefully accept the inevitable and caught the train from Mt Kuring-Gai. Looks like we...
- 10 Nov 2012, 10:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 374381
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. Andrew B (maybe)
10. JohnJ
Mike assured me this morning that the pace for this ride would be "social". So if any other slowpokes want to join to keep me company....
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. Andrew B (maybe)
10. JohnJ
Mike assured me this morning that the pace for this ride would be "social". So if any other slowpokes want to join to keep me company....
- 09 Nov 2012, 21:12
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Hares and Hounds? Marrickville Bicycle Club game from 1903
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3349
Re: Hares and Hounds? Marrickville Bicycle Club game from 19
Where is Whiting's Corner? I got as far as working out that it was on Marrickville Road. Whiting's were involved with the Excelsior Hall, which stood almost adjacent to a cafe now frequented by certain disreputable lycra-clad individuals.... Excelsior Hall was described as being "at the tram t...
- 06 Nov 2012, 20:02
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Sidi Zephyr Carbon Shoes - Ladies Size 37
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5951
Re: Sidi Zephyr Carbon Shoes - Ladies Size 37
I can bring these to Slowies on Saturday if that suits.
- 04 Nov 2012, 21:03
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Sidi Zephyr Carbon Shoes - Ladies Size 37
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5951
Re: Sidi Zephyr Carbon Shoes - Ladies Size 37
After some discussion my requirement has changed to female 37 or 38 mtb shoes, ie one you can walk around in. Any suggestions? Hi Mike, I've got a pair of Nike ACGs. They're marked as a 40, but they're tiny, more like a 38. Velcro straps, SPD compatible, but no cleats. Can definitely walk around in...
- 31 Oct 2012, 21:23
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: History request - who can help a former member?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2322
Re: History request - who can help a former member?
Sadly, the chances of finding this particular photo at the RSL are slight (but a fact-finding visit sounds like an excellent idea :D ). I think the club in question was officially called the Petersham Leichhardt Amateur Cycling Club. I haven't actually explored the storage areas at the track, but th...
- 31 Oct 2012, 19:50
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Older eBay items.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 15542
Re: Older eBay items.
I'm probably looking at a 45 or 45.5.
- 31 Oct 2012, 18:01
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Older eBay items.
- Replies: 55
- Views: 15542
Re: Older eBay items.
Cyclemondo is selling a pile of NOS vintage Duegi shoes, some with cleats. I'm thinking of buying a pair of the Duegi 401s. Anyone know what the difference between the different model numbers?
Also, anybody else want to buy a pair and share the postage?
Also, anybody else want to buy a pair and share the postage?
- 28 Oct 2012, 22:31
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Night - the History of Cycling in Oz, Sat 27 Oct 6pm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3413
Re: Vintage Night - the History of Cycling in Oz, Sat 27 Oct
A good night was had by all. Pete, Michelle, Marc and myself rode in, meeting Ron Webster when we got there. Lizanne was selling cupcakes and Adrian and Pia turned up a bit later. It was interesting to hear Jim Fitzpatrick talk and Marc and I bought signed copies of his book. We've all decided we wa...
- 26 Oct 2012, 21:56
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Night - the History of Cycling in Oz, Sat 27 Oct 6pm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3413
Re: Vintage Night - the History of Cycling in Oz, Sat 27 Oct
Bought my ticket, see you all there.
- 26 Oct 2012, 20:48
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
- Replies: 108
- Views: 22802
Re: 2012 Flat Tyre Competition
That's the winning strategy. I'm talking the non-winning strategy Yeah, the problem is that winning this competition is actually losing.... +1 on the Fixie Century for me. I noticed that no-one came to sit next to the three of us on the train. Probably afraid of catching puncture-itis. 27.0 Lizanne...
- 24 Oct 2012, 21:13
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Vintage Night - the History of Cycling in Oz, Sat 27 Oct 6pm
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3413
Re: Vintage Night - the History of Cycling in Oz, Sat 27 Oct
Sorry, I'd been meaning to post about this, but forgot in all the fixie excitement last weekend. I'm keen to go.
- 23 Oct 2012, 21:10
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: The Saga that is Lance
- Replies: 116
- Views: 30721
Re: The Saga that is Lance
UIC erases Armstrongs' TdF wins, but now attacks the people who were brave and honest enough to expose the whole cesspool. McQuaid calls whistleblowers 'scumbags'. McQuaid is part of the problem, still trying to insist that he was totally shocked about the news. Meanwhile he's been backing UCI-fund...
- 22 Oct 2012, 23:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012- ‘Tempetation’ Fixie Century- 21/10/2012 Bundanoon
- Replies: 132
- Views: 44035
Re: 2012- ‘Tempetation’ Fixie Century- 21/10/2012 Bundanoon
Well, I had a great time too, though my total was about 145km, not quite a century. However my bike is 60 years old, which combined with my age is a (different kind of) century… I broke a tooth on Saturday, so eating was a bit of a challenge. My total for the day was two pieces of toast, two apple t...
- 15 Oct 2012, 22:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012- ‘Tempetation’ Fixie Century- 21/10/2012 Bundanoon
- Replies: 132
- Views: 44035
Re: 2012- ‘Tempetation’ Fixie Century- 21/10/2012 Bundanoon
I'm tentatively in for the 11:08 from Wolli Creek. I'll confirm later in the week.I would lean towards 1108 departure for late lunch at Bowral and pleasant mid-afternoon fixie-style trundle to Bundanoon.
Andrew
Cheers
John
- 07 Oct 2012, 21:49
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012- ‘Tempetation’ Fixie Century- 21/10/2012 Bundanoon
- Replies: 132
- Views: 44035
Re: 2012- ‘Tempetation’ Fixie Century- 21/10/2012 Bundanoon
As Lindsay's gone O/S for work he kindly(?) offered me his spot. Please copy, paste and update your order. James F - French Toast, Flat White (Mug) Lizanne- Breakfast Trifle, Latte (mug) Simon -Pancake Stack w/Strawberries, Large Mocha JoTheBuilder - Banana Smoothie, Porridge Jessica- Highland fling...
- 30 Sep 2012, 20:46
- Forum: Road
- Topic: C 25's Ride Report Sunday 30th September
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1754
Re: C 25's Ride Report Sunday 30th September
Johnj has a squeak in his bottom bracket that has the potential to cause some annoyance if he had to ride like 80km to waterfall. Fortunately for us all John appeared serene about it and there were no bad words uttered. You must be getting Alzheimer's Dougie. :D My bottom bracket was making squeaki...
- 16 Sep 2012, 21:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7694
Re: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
Completed my first RNP ride with John (in at Waterfall), who did it the hard way with a 42 tooth inner chainring!! The glutes and thighs are feeling a bit fatigued, so hopefully they recover in time for next week when I tackle it in the harder direction :evil: Cheers Spiros I must admit my 42/25 ge...
- 15 Sep 2012, 21:58
- Forum: Road
- Topic: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7694
Re: RNP Tomorrow Anyone??
Looks like a nice day tomorrow, so I'd be interested in RNP at C25/C28 pace. I'll probably roll out with the C25s. Either that or I'll be falling out the back of the C28s.
Maybe meet up at the top of the bridge at Waterfall? I'll be in a long-sleeve DHBC jersey, riding an old steel Omega.
John
Maybe meet up at the top of the bridge at Waterfall? I'll be in a long-sleeve DHBC jersey, riding an old steel Omega.
John
- 10 Sep 2012, 09:47
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Can we organise another vintage ride?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2479
Re: Can we organise another vintage ride?
Sounds good to me. I'll be available until about 29 September when I'm going away.
- 08 Sep 2012, 22:06
- Forum: Vintage Bicycles
- Topic: Old-style DHBC Jersey
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1690
Old-style DHBC Jersey
Just scored myself a nice wool/acrylic knit jersey in DHBC red. The label says Made in West Germany, so its 1980s I guess.
Anybody know where to get the DHBC sleeve and breast patches. Should I ask Al? (Presuming I can find him in his shop)
Anybody know where to get the DHBC sleeve and breast patches. Should I ask Al? (Presuming I can find him in his shop)