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by geoff m
29 May 2010, 19:40
Forum: Road
Topic: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
Replies: 52
Views: 7201

Re: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010

Bad luck Mike and Craig. Sounded like a great ride given the conditions. Are you guys OK? And Dinnerville Mike?

Great (and safe!) finish Ian

Trouty......what can I say, other than get in that car with Camilla and we will see you tomorrow at Dapto! Fantastic
by geoff m
28 May 2010, 22:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Melbourne Bike Share Scheme Launches tomorrow 29th May
Replies: 1
Views: 528

Re: Melbourne Bike Share Scheme Launches tomorrow 29th May

Geeze, if you check out the operator its RACV. How different are they to NRMA. You might have heard how they also offer a cycle repair service for about $10 a year which effectively opens up much more independence for a heap of novice cyclists who hate to ride on their own any reasonable distance in...
by geoff m
28 May 2010, 21:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Melbourne Bike Share Scheme Launches tomorrow 29th May
Replies: 1
Views: 528

Melbourne Bike Share Scheme Launches tomorrow 29th May

How lucky are the Vics (apart from having class fortball on tap) Their scheme launches tomorrow and its like the original scheme in Paris (which I found great about 2 years ago when visiting). https://secure.melbournebikeshare.com.au/pricing I think Brisbane is up and running theirs as well. Sydney ...
by geoff m
28 May 2010, 21:22
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC Members on TV tonight (THursday 27th) - C2C4KIDS
Replies: 1
Views: 641

Re: DHBC Members on TV tonight (THursday 27th) - C2C4KIDS

Their telecast is about 2 and a half minutes into the 6th segment recorded for the night

http://ten.com.au/video-player.htm?vxSi ... TNL%20CUTV
by geoff m
27 May 2010, 10:32
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC Members on TV tonight (THursday 27th) - C2C4KIDS
Replies: 1
Views: 641

DHBC Members on TV tonight (THursday 27th) - C2C4KIDS

‘Coast to Coast For Kids’ is very excited to announce that the founders of C2C4KIDS, David Bonne and Scott Gilbertson will be on Channel 10’s ONE HD (digital sports channel) ‘Thursday Night Live’ show on Thursday 27th May at 7.30pm. Sports expert extraordinaire Bill Woods is here to entertain you ev...
by geoff m
26 May 2010, 23:30
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

I've got room in my car for one person, with roof racks for the bike. Leaving around 6.45am. PM me if you need a lift
by geoff m
26 May 2010, 13:23
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

And with honorary friend of DHBC (and ex-member, and Commissaire at our Dunc Gray Crits) Nick Bregolin riding in Limit Group, DHBC will command a majority of that bunch.
by geoff m
25 May 2010, 22:58
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

This is a first time event for quite a few people, so I might write up some info to assist people getting there. The venue is at Dapto High with 10.00am race start. Its about about 1.5 hours drive from Marrickville. For those driving Sat Nav should get you there easily. You can choose to log in dire...
by geoff m
25 May 2010, 00:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

I'll give it about a 50/50 chance that your on 5 minutes off limit
Maybe closer to 95%. :wink:

No more tips.
by geoff m
25 May 2010, 00:01
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

James T-Bone and I have seen a provisional handicap from State Handicapper and responded with some minor changes. He's advised these will go up on Wed/Thurs as James mentioned. Whilst we know what these may look like, its best to see final call by the State Handicapper - he may need to make relative...
by geoff m
22 May 2010, 11:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New rules for single hetro males & gay females
Replies: 10
Views: 2626

Re: New rules for single hetro males & gay females

I am happy to acknowledge the edit and why, as moderator, and member of the exec of the club. There are rules on conduct which each member signs up to, to be able to use this forum. It includes abusive, obscene, vulgar, slanderous, hateful, threatening, sexually-orientated material. The sign on cond...
by geoff m
20 May 2010, 23:33
Forum: Road
Topic: Giro 2010
Replies: 27
Views: 4622

Re: Giro 2010

Hincapie
He's getting a bit of press today..... I wonder if he'll survive the attention........Might end up being just Cadel left in BMC.
by geoff m
17 May 2010, 23:05
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit in training format!!! 16/05/10 IS ON!!!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 5911

Re: DHBC Crit in training format!!! 16/05/10 IS ON!!!!!

Thanks for the video, I think someone mentioned some footage in HD too. Perhaps they'll think of it and hoy it online shortly.
Be careful what you wish for.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvryBSfDQdg

This is the non-HD version!
by geoff m
15 May 2010, 13:04
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Tour 'Pass'
Replies: 2
Views: 843

Tour 'Pass'

Dear Wife/Husband, Sweetheart/Girl Friend/Boy Friend, Partner/whoever it may concern. 1. Between the 3rd and 25th of July 2010, you should read the sports section of the newspaper so that you are aware of what is going on regarding the World of Cycling and this way, you will be able to join in the c...
by geoff m
13 May 2010, 00:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Giro 2010
Replies: 27
Views: 4622

Re: Giro 2010

16:21 CEST Katusha comes in towards the finish, with what looks like being a superb time... 16:22 CEST The team is down to five riders at this point, so they've gotta stick together inside this final kilometre. 16:22 CEST New best time! They were a full 54 seconds faster than BMC Racing. Bumma...mig...
by geoff m
13 May 2010, 00:19
Forum: Road
Topic: Giro 2010
Replies: 27
Views: 4622

Re: Giro 2010

That's the latest from the finish...so the BMC Racing Team has done very well. Some questioned how the team would get on, but it's all good for now... 1 BMC Racing Team 00:37:58 2 Footon-Servetto 00:00:42 3 Colnago-CSF Inox 00:00:47 4 Quick Step 00:00:53 5 Bbox Bouygues Telecom 00:00:58 6 Caisse d'E...
by geoff m
13 May 2010, 00:10
Forum: Road
Topic: Giro 2010
Replies: 27
Views: 4622

Re: Giro 2010

YES.....its starting raining heavily for the last half of the field.......
by geoff m
13 May 2010, 00:05
Forum: Road
Topic: Giro 2010
Replies: 27
Views: 4622

Re: Giro 2010

Great start. Cadel's BMC first team in TTT, and ahead of about the next 6 teams starting by 40 seconds or more. I'm sure they won't be the best, but looks like it wasn't a disasterous ride, like Silence Lotto in TDF last year. Lets hope they can close the gap or keep in check with the drug cheat team.
by geoff m
12 May 2010, 23:44
Forum: Road
Topic: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010
Replies: 52
Views: 7201

Re: Sydney Road Titles Saturday 29 May 2010

I met the President of Penrith Panthers Cycling club last night at the Cycling NSW AGM and he encouraged as many of our club members to turn out for various events they run, including the Sydney Road titles. This closes on Sunday. As Mike says its pretty fast.
by geoff m
12 May 2010, 22:41
Forum: Road
Topic: Renegade Rides
Replies: 24
Views: 5243

Re: Renegade Rides

For those going on Ken Dinnerville, there is one short, but very sharp hill which we have to go up three times. This is often where riders get dropped. Al and Coral sit at the top making cups of tea for those who give up. The best way to practice for this, is to 'go up hills'. For those going to Din...
by geoff m
09 May 2010, 21:13
Forum: Road
Topic: DHBC Crit in training format!!! 16/05/10 IS ON!!!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 5911

Re: DHBC Crit to return in training format!!! 16/05/10**** T

Chris,

If you wish to ride with us next week in middies, etc, you will need a licence - recreational, or racing if you want to go into any Crit, etc this year.
by geoff m
06 May 2010, 23:00
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

Thanks geoff, I'll take you up on that

OK. Done. If Jules or anyone wants to follow in a convoy, let me know. Its pretty easy to get to. Just put Dapto High School into NavSat and its not too far off main highway just before Albian Park Rail.
by geoff m
06 May 2010, 07:15
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Re: Ken Dinnerville race entries open

I've got room for one person in my car and one bike on the roofracks. Let me know if anyone is interests
by geoff m
03 May 2010, 22:35
Forum: Road
Topic: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay
Replies: 114
Views: 20946

Re: Training Camp/Social Weekend Away - Jervis Bay

I came across this article today even though it was posted about 1 year ago. I was wondering where all the photos went after looking on the Nowra Velo Club site unsuccessfully. They ended up in the local paper. Its quite a nice article - I remember the 50 knots wind! http://www.southcoastregister.co...
by geoff m
03 May 2010, 22:18
Forum: Road
Topic: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report
Replies: 26
Views: 5267

Re: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report

Amy......where's the traditional race report??????? And here's a nice shot. http://www.photostockplus.com/home.php?user_id=33530&tmpl=32&event=453365&action=viewphoto&photo_id=29533021&album_id=455857&pcount=45 Please wear this jersey next Sunday with the Middies (I think may...
by geoff m
03 May 2010, 22:14
Forum: Road
Topic: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report
Replies: 26
Views: 5267

Re: Canberra Tour 2010 - Race Report

Well done Alex, Mark and James. Especially some of those tussles James and the Stage win....no cramping this year.... great result and nice reporting. Its very exciting to see Amy unleashing on the road this year. I mentioned Amy as one to watch at the Club Report at the AGM, and in her first offici...
by geoff m
03 May 2010, 21:35
Forum: Road
Topic: Pack behaving well. DHBC, Bouquets instead of brickbats
Replies: 7
Views: 2227

Re: Pack behaving well. DHBC, Bouquets instead of brickbats

Oh my goodness,....just reading all the posts....wow...what a nice endorsement by Peter from Sutherland and some others. Just goes to show, that whatever we, or any club does, we are always on show, and others, whether cyclists or cars, will judge us on what they see. Last Sunday we had one of the b...
by geoff m
25 Apr 2010, 08:48
Forum: Road
Topic: Waterfall ride Monday 27th
Replies: 22
Views: 4375

Waterfall ride Monday 27th

Here I lie in bed. What a loverly sleep in listening to the trickle of rain I'm still keen to work out the body to waterfall. Forecast for tomoorrow is beautiful sunny day What about c28 to middies level ride leaving at 6.30am tomorrow? If we have big enough bunch we can even split into two as the t...
by geoff m
12 Apr 2010, 12:48
Forum: Road
Topic: Waratah Vets Lansdowne Park 11/04
Replies: 6
Views: 1901

Re: Waratah Vets Lansdowne Park 11/04

Had a blast and will definitely go back to that track. Avg for E was 32.9kph. Dist 28k's.


About time you got the 'bug'. I knew it would happen one day! Was getting concerned that it may happen when you are a MMAS8.... Not so.... Great
by geoff m
02 Apr 2010, 21:17
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New Vredestein race tyres - $20 each
Replies: 7
Views: 1620

Whilst these are new tyres, they are not the latest version and can't be exactly compared to those on sale on Wiggle.com. You should speak with the seller to get the whole run down.
by geoff m
02 Apr 2010, 21:07
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: DHBC AGM - 22nd April 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 2107

DHBC AGM - 22nd April 2010

Just to let everyone in the club know that the AGM will be held 8pm at Downstairs in Tempe Veledrome on 22nd April. Agenda: 1. Confirmation of Minutes for 2009 AGM 2. Presidents Report 3. Treasurers Report 4. Questions to Outgoing Executive Committee 5. Elections of 2010 Executive Committee 6. Welco...
by geoff m
02 Apr 2010, 18:49
Forum: Conversation
Topic: What's worn under the knicks?
Replies: 10
Views: 2237

I think every cyclist I've spoken to wore undies the first time they bought nicks.
by geoff m
02 Apr 2010, 18:45
Forum: Road
Topic: 450g Frame!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1097

I remember a few years ago Cycling News ran the April 1 newsflash that the Prologue of the Tour would start in Dubai, for the first time out of Europe with the finish line up the ski ramp on the indoor ski field.

It was well written with all the official quotes and other info, and very convincing.
by geoff m
28 Mar 2010, 21:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: New Vredestein race tyres - $20 each
Replies: 7
Views: 1620

New Vredestein race tyres - $20 each

Hi, The club received an email and then I met the following person David at Heffron Park Saturday a week ago. He's active with Easts and through a friend has 200 Vredestein Race Tyres for sale at $20 each. There are 2 types; Fortezza , and Fortezza Tri-Comp. I do not know much more about these, nor ...
by geoff m
17 Mar 2010, 21:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Helmets shouldn't be compulsory - Says experts!
Replies: 17
Views: 3144

I might add that I've struggle to come to terms with this thinking over the years, but I now think its the right approach. Yes - less helmets can actually result in greater safety. Its counter-intuitive. Similar argument that giving heavy drugs to drug users actually significantly reduces drug depen...
by geoff m
17 Mar 2010, 21:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Helmets shouldn't be compulsory - Says experts!
Replies: 17
Views: 3144

I'm with G on this. For some time there is plenty of debate and evidence that helmets significantly restrict 'mainstreaming' of cylcing, particularly short trips, which is where we can most benefit. The more the cyclists on the road, the safer it is to cycle. Its proven that cars steer much clearer ...
by geoff m
17 Mar 2010, 21:08
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Married couples to audition on Channel 7
Replies: 0
Views: 662

Married couples to audition on Channel 7

Guys, Lindsay referred this on to me. Attached is self explanatory. Southern Star Entertainment have encouraged me to post the following on our forum. Please email Diana directly. Do send me a PM letting me know you've applied and your 'theme'. Hmmmm, already Stuart and Jo are looking like hot candi...
by geoff m
14 Mar 2010, 20:35
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2010 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 264
Views: 40438

One to me on my way to Waterfall. Does Micklan get 0.5 points for helping change it? 11 orphic 10 09 08 07 G 06 05.5 Rainbow 05 Anthony 04 3.5 Christian, othy 03 Weiyun, Mikesbytes, Geoff M 02.5 02 SSCG_Michelle, PeterOS 01.5 jimmy 01 Julio, Camilla, Stuart 0.5 Lindsay, Miguel 0 -2 Timyone
by geoff m
11 Mar 2010, 21:05
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Coaches require first aid qualification
Replies: 3
Views: 1048

First Aid as a requirement for existing accredited coaches will be introduced gradually and will become compulsory for all coaches as of 1st January 2011. No immediate requirements for current accredited Cycle Skills Coaches until Jan 2011. Although we may wish to do something on this anyway. I'm f...
by geoff m
08 Mar 2010, 23:09
Forum: Conversation
Topic: A few club announcements
Replies: 13
Views: 2851

A few club announcements

Just a few club announcements to jog your memories.

Wouldn't mind heading down to the Plough Inn for a bit of a club social gathering...........

http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/se ... tartFrom=0
by geoff m
21 Feb 2010, 21:30
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Free tix to the Sydney FC game
Replies: 8
Views: 1811

Was a great game.

My fourth at the SFS, and first goals ever seen. FIrst two games were Nil all Draw, third game I was having a pee when Sydney FC scored, and finally at this game, saw some great goals.

Manny did you stretcher off all those Melbourne guys fighting the police?
by geoff m
14 Feb 2010, 21:17
Forum: Club Kit Orders
Topic: DHBC Club 2010 Winter Apparel order: Come and get it!
Replies: 128
Views: 53093

1 Windvest XXL - Thanks
by geoff m
04 Feb 2010, 20:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 2010 Flat Tyre Competition
Replies: 264
Views: 40438

2 just before Waterfall, in same place, within 100metres. Found the piece of glass the second time. Thanks Amy for being there when I got the second flat, as I only had one tube. Good reason why one should always carry two I suppose 10 09 08 07 G 06 05.5 Rainbow 05 04 orphic 3.5 Christian 03 02.5 We...
by geoff m
01 Feb 2010, 22:10
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Racing 30/01/10
Replies: 10
Views: 2523

Happy to give a supplementary report to the above brilliant description from Hugo. First some stats: 13 D Grade racers 6 clashes of machines 4 down 2 hospitalised 1 with broken collarbone, broken ribs and one collapsed lung These are not good stats.......... On lap 10 one guy went off, followed by a...
by geoff m
24 Jan 2010, 08:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC & Coast to Coast for Kids - support and training
Replies: 4
Views: 1229

A quetion on insurance. How can DHBC supply compimentary insurance? Is Cycling NSW involved? I would suggest they should work out their own insurance and not have DHBC involved in any claim. Hi Kevin. You are correct. They will be sorting out their own insurance for their event and it won't have an...
by geoff m
23 Jan 2010, 21:40
Forum: Road
Topic: chris mcCormack & G - all in a day
Replies: 6
Views: 1726

chris mcCormack & G - all in a day

Had a great ride this morn with Jervis Bay Tri CLub 2 times around the Huskisson tri course (60 kms all up). They were telling me it was rumoured that winner of the Hawaiin Iron Man Chris McCormac was having a paid Tri ttainong session. Sure enough, we passed six or so fit looking riders who had jus...
by geoff m
18 Jan 2010, 21:46
Forum: Road
Topic: Nowra Short Course Road Handicap Race
Replies: 2
Views: 958

Nothing planned on Nowra Velo Club Calender. Will let you know if I'm going down.
by geoff m
17 Jan 2010, 20:57
Forum: Road
Topic: Nowra Short Course Road Handicap Race
Replies: 2
Views: 958

Nowra Short Course Road Handicap Race

My fourth race over 1 year at Nowra. Probably about 30 people started this morning. Was the 42km Short Course like the one we all did March last year. About 6 groups of around 3 - 6 people rolled out with about 12 minutes from Limit to Scratch (of 2 people). I was after Limit at 2 minutes. One of ou...
by geoff m
16 Jan 2010, 19:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: 3 Day Tour: 15th-17th January
Replies: 74
Views: 12823

They were last spotted safe and well at 8.30pm stuffing their faces at Bombaderry Bowling Club. Lindsay was very sunburnt and looked like he had just come back from skiing as well as Victoria who had red arms. Miguel was making pranks, Christian was completely speechless for once, and Jessica and Ca...
by geoff m
13 Jan 2010, 22:33
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC & Coast to Coast for Kids - support and training
Replies: 4
Views: 1229

DHBC & Coast to Coast for Kids - support and training

Some of you may have met David and Scott at last Sunday Cruisers, our club's newest members. Both, through difficult personal experiences, have established a major charity know as Coast to Coast for Kids, and will ride from Cooktown to Sydney later in the year to raise funds. I won't even try to giv...
by geoff m
13 Jan 2010, 22:18
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Input sought on future club apparels
Replies: 32
Views: 5790

Its good to get a feel for demand for general bib knicks. We won't be able to sort this out before the next order which we want to get underway ASAP. Weiyun is right. Prepayment has been great to get the funds and accuracy correct up front. But its a real hassle for everyone, and adds to delays. So ...
by geoff m
11 Jan 2010, 21:14
Forum: Conversation
Topic: First Waterfall ride
Replies: 3
Views: 1165

nice work :D give it a year and it wont even feel like an effort!
"It doesn't get any easier, only faster"
by geoff m
10 Jan 2010, 20:35
Forum: Road
Topic: Adventure Train'n Ride 5.45am 2nd Sun Jun 13 - Stanwell Tops
Replies: 185
Views: 63074

Thankyou Weiyun and Michael for organising and leading this ride This ride was fantastic. One of the best I've done with the club in 5 years. It was fun, plently of challenging hills, 7 kms of bushland (Otford), great coffee on at Curl Curl Beach, through Manly Corso and up to North Head, more hills...
by geoff m
08 Jan 2010, 22:24
Forum: Road
Topic: Training rides during the week
Replies: 16
Views: 3759

I think it would be fantastic to have a quick mid week ride doing the hills around Bardwell Park, etc for about 1.5 hours ending around 7.15am. No idea of where, but perhaps someone can go out and scout a course. Could be the equivalent of the famous eastern suburbs hill rides during the week, but i...
by geoff m
07 Jan 2010, 22:31
Forum: Conversation
Topic: DHBC tshirts (edit: added Poll for designs)
Replies: 46
Views: 8532

i made it white for all the men who will throw it in the wash and turn all the whites red here is a red version, it is not the correct red but close. http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1685/tshirtred.jpg Hmmmm, I thought I was the only guy who did that..... Nice to know I have company.... Maybe 50%????
by geoff m
07 Jan 2010, 22:19
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Skinsuit Order
Replies: 14
Views: 3255

Ok, Thanks for the great hard work by Weiyun and Jo in organising what's a very difficult and thankless task. But how good does the Jersey look. Can't wait for the Sunday ride!!!!! Let's informally call this thread to an end. Jo and Weiyun will be in contact with me and the club Exec to move this fo...
by geoff m
07 Jan 2010, 21:55
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

This is one race which has favoured the middle and slower field over the years. There was of course the controversial win of DHBC's own Shamus O'Halloran in 2005 with third to DHBC rider Andrew Duggan (now Easts), both of whom started at Limit (which is the slowest bunch - first bunch to leave). Two...
by geoff m
05 Jan 2010, 23:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
Replies: 511
Views: 101775

Weiyun/michael C

When I last saw Lindsay he said he had mine and I picked it up. XXL I believe

Reading this I'm worrIed that mike might be overstocked by this size and lindsay understocked if I should have only gone to pick it up at Mike's
by geoff m
03 Jan 2010, 09:36
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Mustering brumbies on Mt Tamborine by bicycle
Replies: 3
Views: 1201

Mustering brumbies on Mt Tamborine by bicycle

Having great holiday in Gold Coast Hinterland near Mt Tamborine. Have taken the bike up there twice - its 8kms and slightly harder gradient than Waterfall Hill. Getting to the bottom of the hill with a friend we came across three race horses on the road. Once we managed to pass them we slowed on com...
by geoff m
03 Jan 2010, 09:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Christmas to New Year holidays - Tour de Disneyland!
Replies: 122
Views: 21594

G. Not sure if you have entered yet but you will be ready to compete in the Ken dinnerville on 30 May. Entries have opened and may have already closed so get in quick today if you can. See thread on the event under Racing topics yesterday we wnt to taaste of tassmania - the food fest. we ate plenty ...
by geoff m
03 Jan 2010, 09:07
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

22 DHBC riders entered at this point and we've easily
beat our previous best effort of 14 riders in 2008.
I'm a virgin MMAS4 as well
by geoff m
31 Dec 2009, 10:19
Forum: Road
Topic: Ken Dinnerville 2010 race entries open
Replies: 203
Views: 29979

Gee

Bookings opened about 2 months earlier than usual.

I guarantee this race will be oversubscribed by end of today or next business day.

If you want to ride it you have to book now

No joking


I've justed booked from a horse stud farm in Qld on by crackberry
by geoff m
23 Dec 2009, 13:25
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Jersey order 2009: Delivered, so come and get it!
Replies: 511
Views: 101775

This was a mamoth effort by all involved and most significantly Weiyun. Whilst the distribution is not yet over, thanks for all the patience and hard work in getting us this far.

:mrgreen:
by geoff m
23 Dec 2009, 13:07
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Important. Renewal/take up of Memberships/Licences
Replies: 2
Views: 2308

Clubs are affiliated with Cycling Australia, and subject to the same rules. Beyond benefits of insurance, there are some very practical and necessary acceptances around risks and authority to act, etc in case of accidents. Terms and Conditions of membership UPON SIGNING THE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FO...
by geoff m
23 Dec 2009, 12:30
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Important. Renewal/take up of Memberships/Licences
Replies: 2
Views: 2308

FYI here are all the categories: Member Type Club: Dulwich Hill BC Elite - $255.00 Jun Boy Under 13 - $114.00 Jun Girl Under 13 - $114.00 Jun Men Under 15 - $114.00 Jun Men Under 17 - $114.00 Jun Men Under 19 - $202.00 Jun Under 11 - $114.00 Jun Under 9 - $114.00 Jun Women Under 15 - $114.00 Jun Wom...
by geoff m
23 Dec 2009, 12:23
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Important. Renewal/take up of Memberships/Licences
Replies: 2
Views: 2308

Important. Renewal/take up of Memberships/Licences

Hi, As we grow old (but get fitter), the years go by even quicker. Its that time of the year to renew your membership and licence for 2010. Cycling Australia and all the clubs are encouraging close to 100% of this to be done online as it reduces errors, handling and frees up valuable time for all cl...
by geoff m
22 Dec 2009, 23:57
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Budgie Smuggler
Replies: 31
Views: 5823

OK guys. Everyone cool it. Its not the right 'forum' to have these conversations on the "Public Forum". We must remember that Forums supplement and facilitate discussion for members of the club. This Forum does not run the club. Views of a few, or a group, will always be relevant, but do n...
by geoff m
14 Dec 2009, 22:18
Forum: Road
Topic: Club Crit this weekend 20/12/2009!!
Replies: 67
Views: 10532

I'm a starter - C Grade.

I want that hamper.
by geoff m
14 Dec 2009, 22:17
Forum: Road
Topic: Club Crit this weekend 20/12/2009!!
Replies: 67
Views: 10532

Cmon guys, This is a great crit and Simon has done a great job to build this race up from nothing. James F even tested his head on the wire fence at the sharp bend down the bottom of the track. Its fun the more people we have as its so much easier to race in small groups of 4 people plus each grade,...
by geoff m
14 Dec 2009, 22:07
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Calling all Techies - What Wheel set should I buy
Replies: 3
Views: 1034

Calling all Techies - What Wheel set should I buy

Guys, Had a nice set of wheels Ritchey Protocol WCS (About 1500 grams) which lasted me 14,000kms, but back wheel cracked. I now need to buy a new set. So for you techies...... I weigh about 88kgs and do about 6000km per year to Waterfall and RNP and about 1000km per year racing. I've been told I'm h...
by geoff m
14 Dec 2009, 12:51
Forum: Track
Topic: ALEX 'CHUGG' WON THE PRESIDENTS CUP!!!!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2419

Unreal Alex and Amy,

Simon S. Get your press/media machine into action if you can?
by geoff m
13 Dec 2009, 21:46
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron 12-12-09 Race Report
Replies: 9
Views: 2238

He he,

I spent 30 minutes standing and talking with Bucko and Joanne today whilst watching the Cronulla International Criterium. I could have spent it on my lunch!

Julio - speak with Joanne at the registration desk next week. If you can't make it, let us know.
by geoff m
13 Dec 2009, 21:42
Forum: Road
Topic: Slowies RNP: 2nd Sun of Mth - 13 Dec 5:45am
Replies: 251
Views: 70987

For those of you who followed my story this morning on my son, it was waiting for me upon my return!
by geoff m
30 Nov 2009, 12:35
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Group Cycling Guidelines - Dept Transport/CNSW/BNSW
Replies: 1
Views: 2062

Group Cycling Guidelines - Dept Transport/CNSW/BNSW

Today you will see in the press announcement of guidelines and code of conduct for group riding to enhance safety for cyclist. This is endorsed by Dept of Transport, NSW Police, Cycling NSW and Bicycle NSW. We are affiliated and governed by Cycling NSW, so no doubt will receive further guidance from...
by geoff m
28 Nov 2009, 11:13
Forum: Road
Topic: Cronulla International Crits 13 Dec
Replies: 31
Views: 5682

.....and I've scored photos standing next to Matt White, Cadel Evans, and Simon Gerrans....... take your autograph book kids.... (adults?)
by geoff m
28 Nov 2009, 11:11
Forum: Road
Topic: Cronulla International Crits 13 Dec
Replies: 31
Views: 5682

For anyone like me who isn't even in contention, I would recommend this as a great race to go and spectate, both the womens, then the mens elite. There have been great participants in the past including Matt White, Simon Gerrans, Peter McDonald (Aust champion road and crit) etc. You will get two to ...
by geoff m
26 Nov 2009, 21:53
Forum: Track
Topic: Newest Members of Irish National Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 7201

Awsome!
by geoff m
26 Nov 2009, 21:37
Forum: Track
Topic: World Cup videos/ photos.
Replies: 7
Views: 1861

That looked like an unreal experience. How did it feel?

I thought the veledrome was playing the Irish music until I worked it out...
by geoff m
20 Nov 2009, 17:38
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team Dulwich Hill LOG: Team Ireland vs The world.
Replies: 34
Views: 5954

Hey did this one get posted? i got it off the Irish cycling web site, guessing to do with Geoff? http://www.irishcycling.com/publish/news/art_4466.shtml Kind of.... it started with me and went to Liam R (newest member of the forum about 4 postings above mine) who is the Secretary of the Slaney CC o...
by geoff m
19 Nov 2009, 18:21
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team Dulwich Hill LOG: Team Ireland vs The world.
Replies: 34
Views: 5954

I just raced. My first ever points race. Lapped once I maybe shouldn't have been. I got better as it went
Result for Tim.

Does that mean he qualifies or is this raking for all in the race.


http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/uci-tr ... -1/results
by geoff m
19 Nov 2009, 11:31
Forum: Track
Topic: Clarence st Cup-Two for One Spectator Offer by CNSW for DHBC
Replies: 27
Views: 5395

I've been ordered to stay on the bench another 3 weeks! Which means the Presidents Cup looks doubtful. If I'm even back on a bike by then, I'll be so unfit and flabby that I'll be lucky to make it to the end of a flying 200. However ... there's a very good chance I'm going to start ignoring doctor'...
by geoff m
17 Nov 2009, 23:26
Forum: Track
Topic: Newest Members of Irish National Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 7201

Thanks Ian, Hope Adelaide is treating you well. Lucky guy.... Tour Down Under coming your way again very soon. I found the article that Quigs must have seen. http://www.trackcycling.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1 Quigs also put in a good rap for the club and wishes S...
by geoff m
17 Nov 2009, 23:00
Forum: Track
Topic: Clarence st Cup-Two for One Spectator Offer by CNSW for DHBC
Replies: 27
Views: 5395

Guys, this email came in from Kevin Young, CEO of CNSW. Big congrats to Amy and Simon who get a great rap. Also great to see the participation and results of our women. Amy has come a long way from the E Grade win back at Nowra early in the year. Good to see Victoria also having a crack at the upcom...
by geoff m
17 Nov 2009, 11:59
Forum: Track
Topic: Newest Members of Irish National Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 7201

Well I'll be damned. Here I am in Ireland, reading an Irish Cycling website about Irelands 2 newest cycling stars and looking at their photo when suddenly, wait a minute that guy looks familiar in the Ireland Rugby shirt... Geoff Martin.... honorary Irish and Wexford man and my tour guide when I ro...
by geoff m
16 Nov 2009, 21:18
Forum: Track
Topic: Newest Members of Irish National Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 7201

I think the only real difference is that elite events require national selection & support, whereas masters events can be entered into by paying your money, unless you wish to wear the national jesrsey which can only be worn at such events by those who qualify to do so... The Irish federation h...
by geoff m
16 Nov 2009, 20:48
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Vote for Astana to Support Oncology Children's Foundation
Replies: 9
Views: 1793

55%
by geoff m
16 Nov 2009, 20:46
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Vote for Astana to Support Oncology Children's Foundation
Replies: 9
Views: 1793

Voted.

By the way, it says that voting is limited to one per IP address. I guess that means the same person could vote several times using different computers?

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Voted again now at home...he.....he......he....
by geoff m
16 Nov 2009, 14:58
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Vote for Astana to Support Oncology Children's Foundation
Replies: 9
Views: 1793

Vote for Astana to Support Oncology Children's Foundation

Hi, Note going around work at the moment. "The Oncology Children’s Foundation (OCF) has been chosen to receive a limited Team Astana prize (Team Astana won Tour de France 09, & included Lance Armstrong and Contador) after a selection process involving many other charities. Thank you to Chri...
by geoff m
16 Nov 2009, 12:17
Forum: Track
Topic: Newest Members of Irish National Squad
Replies: 29
Views: 7201

I don't think that's quite correct. Quite a number of our clubbies have recently represented Australia/DHBC at the World Masters Games and UCI World Masters meets, and I understand that Shaun Colley even won a bronze medal in his event. Yes, I was thinking about this. Des Kidd and some of our guys ...
by geoff m
16 Nov 2009, 12:13
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team Dulwich Hill LOG: Team Ireland vs The world.
Replies: 34
Views: 5954

The Rugby score. Ireland 20.Australia 20. I suppose this was meant to be.......................
by geoff m
15 Nov 2009, 21:43
Forum: Road
Topic: Yet another Taxi hits DHBC rider
Replies: 22
Views: 5363

Tim,

Recover quickly.

Not very nice. Timely reminder for all of us.

Take care, and enjoy the Infotainment shows during the working day!!!
by geoff m
11 Nov 2009, 11:28
Forum: Conversation
Topic: SMH Article
Replies: 5
Views: 1607

Like all poll questions, there's never the perfect answer. Ideally Cyclists don't have the same rights as motorists, as laws favour cyclists over cars with (eg. cyclists can go straight ahead at a left turn only left lane), and cars over cyclists. I struggled a bit with the poll. Its probably more a...
by geoff m
10 Nov 2009, 11:50
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team DHBC riders go Green
Replies: 17
Views: 3025

i wont be, i go for ireland in the sports they are the underdogs against australia like rugby and just about all other sports, and in soccer i normally go for australia, though these days ireland arent as big favorites in the games! Oh dear.... us new Irish are starting to see sectarian differences...
by geoff m
10 Nov 2009, 11:44
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Race Report 7th November
Replies: 5
Views: 1712

Re: Heffron Race Report 7th November

Nice report and sorry to hear about Fixed Gear's crash.

Sounded like there's only one word of wisdom for you... Patience and wait for that winning move. ;)
Thanyou Coach Weiyun
by geoff m
09 Nov 2009, 23:04
Forum: Road
Topic: Heffron Race Report 7th November
Replies: 5
Views: 1712

Heffron Race Report 7th November

With the Omnum, only 2 riders turned up. Alex for B grade, and yours truly for D Grade. Only 10 starters in D Grade and with riders going really slow, and few willing to do any work, myself and the other few workers pulled back, to let the others take us around at an average 30kms per hour. Myself a...
by geoff m
09 Nov 2009, 22:39
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team DHBC riders go Green
Replies: 17
Views: 3025

For those wondering......

Yes I will be going for the Wallabies when they play Ireland at Croke Park this Sunday.......
by geoff m
07 Nov 2009, 21:26
Forum: Conversation
Topic: Team DHBC riders go Green
Replies: 17
Views: 3025

Lads, Proud of you. Go Ireland! Proud to be associated with Dulwich Hill who will singly handedly be championing Ireland's hope, through Tim and Simon, and take Ireland one step closer to the 2012 Olympics. To the new Paddies. Welcome to the clan. (From a naturalised Paddy in 2005) Dulwich Hill Bicy...
by geoff m
05 Nov 2009, 11:30
Forum: Road
Topic: Ride to Waterfall Sunday 1st 6.15
Replies: 12
Views: 2975

This Sun is the monthly 'Slowies RNP' ride, starting at 5:45. Weather may be an issue on the day. Jon. Good to hear from you. Based on our ride, and the fact that your have ridden with clubs before and are a member of CA through Brunswick Club, I think you are around Middies level, and therefore yo...

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