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- 16 Mar 2013, 08:13
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Taking on the carbon clincher
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3570
Re: Taking on the carbon clincher
Good article. Thanks Stuart. It might sound silly but if looks are an issue there are black alloy rims out there! http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-components/2013-mavic-open-pro-cd-rim-312.32.1.html Not very deep tho are they? Do the go whoom whoom? Do they cost over $1000? Do they make me...
- 15 Mar 2013, 17:59
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday Base Km's
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4869
Re: Saturday Base Km's
I feel up for another saturday Kurnell cruise. Let me know if there are any takers and ill be at the cafe at 6.
- 13 Mar 2013, 11:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6567
Re: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
I probably need to be home by 9:30. So even tho I am keen, I am unlikely. Will post if I can make it.
- 12 Mar 2013, 16:50
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: WTB: 54cm road frame
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3477
Re: WTB: 54cm road frame
I've got a 54.5 willier alloy frame hanging in my shed. also most of a 9 speed veloce groupset.
Free is not very pricey.
If you ride it in the rain. The grease washes out of the headset. Other than that is good.
Free is not very pricey.
If you ride it in the rain. The grease washes out of the headset. Other than that is good.
- 10 Mar 2013, 14:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6567
Re: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
Great ride. Great vibe. Great photos.
I might try for fresh legs next time.
Shame about the monkey.
I might try for fresh legs next time.
Shame about the monkey.
- 10 Mar 2013, 12:24
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Multiple cassettes
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3810
Re: Multiple cassettes
What about a kmc chain?
I never really thought about making sure I put the chain back on the same direction. Maybe I should
I never really thought about making sure I put the chain back on the same direction. Maybe I should
- 08 Mar 2013, 16:30
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday Base Km's
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4869
Re: Saturday Base Km's
So. If I cruise past the cafe at 6 tomorrow (sat), will anyone be joining me for some base kms to Kurnell?
- 07 Mar 2013, 16:16
- Forum: Road
- Topic: B2B Sun 21st April
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8548
Re: B2B Sun 21st April
Bit bummed. I'd entered the extreme. Still, closed roads will be good.
- 06 Mar 2013, 18:01
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6567
Re: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
My cat's name is mittens.
- 06 Mar 2013, 15:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday Base Km's
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4869
Re: Saturday Base Km's
Assuming its not wet I might be up for a Kurnell speed session (or easier ride) on Saturday - but I'd want to be back at cafe no later than 9:30am Leave at 6 and I'm back by 9:30 even when dawdling. And given I'm planning 110km on Friday, and then trying to hang on to you, James, Phillip and Noel o...
- 06 Mar 2013, 11:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Saturday Base Km's
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4869
Re: Saturday Base Km's
I was planning on an easy spin to Kurnell.
Ill want to keep some gas in the tank for the pie run.
Ill want to keep some gas in the tank for the pie run.
- 06 Mar 2013, 11:06
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6567
Re: Sunday ride to the Otford pie shop
In.
Will see if I can keep up.
Will see if I can keep up.
- 22 Feb 2013, 16:26
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Greg Pankhurst's accident
- Replies: 137
- Views: 41930
Re: Greg Pankhurst's accident
woot! Woot!
- 22 Feb 2013, 11:25
- Forum: Road
- Topic: B2B Sun 21st April
- Replies: 41
- Views: 8548
Re: B2B Sun 21st April
Looking to enter the extreme Did people use the bus transfer to the start before? How was it? The event info says to turn hanlebars and remove pedals prior to loading in the truck. Do they supply allen keys to re-attach pedals and torque wrenches to re-tighten stems on carbon steerers? If not - I su...
- 21 Feb 2013, 07:49
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 332818
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
jo vanderkitten on the way to lapa.....
- 20 Feb 2013, 13:08
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12511
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
Its been suggested that the only way to solve the problem is to create 11 bunches, one for each increment of 1km/h from 25 to 35km/h. Maxiumum acceleration that is allowed is a exponential scale a=2e^t where t is represented by your increment over 25 and a is your max accelleration in mS^-2. I also...
- 20 Feb 2013, 13:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12511
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
If I'm hanging in there but doing a good work out, its the perfect speed. If I get dropped, its going too fast. Why you as the barometer? Why not me*, or johnboy, or Anthony, or Eleri, or Paul or...... What if everyone in the bunch thinks this way and considers themselves the baramoter? I think the...
- 19 Feb 2013, 13:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12511
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
On occasions it has felt like they were on a mission to drop me as soon as they could. yep I think the outcome we’re all seeking is a training ride that is safe but one which pushes your limits a bit. Nup. Maybe I am the odd one out - but as I hopefully explained above - Sunday Waterfall is not pri...
- 19 Feb 2013, 13:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12511
Re: Sunday Bunches - Do you like this possible option?
Is there any feedback from the fast middies out there about why they don't ride with the fasties? Too fast? Too intimidating? I guess I am one of the "fast middies". Although note I was dropped like a stone after the Waterfall turnaround last Sunday. I had burnt all may matches sticking w...
- 14 Feb 2013, 19:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 135804
Re: Adventure Ride- Oaks Trail MTB 10th Mar 5.48am Central T
Done. Suggest that everyone who is catching the train be there in plenty of time, there is no alternative train time. And we know that city raiil always runs on time :? Now where are we with who's in? Start list Christian Mike C (assuming Christian sells him a MTB) Stuart Alison Tam Not in. No MTB....
- 13 Feb 2013, 13:14
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 135804
Re: Adventure Ride- Oaks Trail MTB 10th Mar 5.48am Central T
For the newbies, this says you should have MTB experience. http://www.trailflix.com.au/tfx_new/trails.php?id=theoaks&&component=trailinfo Does riding one to the shops count? meh. The fire trail is easy. And if you find the single track too challenging (and its not), you can choose to ride o...
- 08 Feb 2013, 14:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Hill Training Ride Suggestions Please....
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4295
Re: Hill Training Ride Suggestions Please....
The highest points in inner sydney are bondi junction and dover heigths - so hit that neighbourhood. My intial thoughhts would be Millitary rd, and Cranbrook http://app.strava.com/segments/932239 http://app.strava.com/segments/628472 Millitary rd will be around a 3 min hill for you at a decent effor...
- 02 Feb 2013, 09:19
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 135804
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Central Coast Chase 6am Sun Feb 3
2 is the magic number of groups 65km-easy Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes Lizanne*saving lives at the beach Sinead Jen Phil Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding Linda Libby 95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?) Paul...
- 31 Jan 2013, 19:31
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 135804
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Central Coast Chase 6am Sun Feb 3
65km-easy Dayna*knows where the pubs and beaches are Lindsay*cycle coach and amusing anecdotes Lizanne*saving lives at the beach Sinead Jen Phil Nikki & Leah *Sporadic sat slowies and newbs to bunch riding Linda Libby 95km- medium(cycle coach tbc- volunteer?) Paulette - I have friends. JohnJ - w...
- 31 Jan 2013, 09:37
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Ride - Easter Fri 3rd April 2015 West Head 5:45am
- Replies: 464
- Views: 135804
Re: Adventure Rides 2013 - Central Coast Chase 6am Sun Feb 3
I'm tempted to put my hand up for the 135. Having ridden to somersby and mangrove mountain a few times last year im keen to check out bumble hill and the yarramalong valley on the bike. Gorgeous country. I'll decide tonight and then apply for a leave pass if I decide I want to give it a whirl. A lit...
- 25 Jan 2013, 19:10
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall this Saturday anyone?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2955
Re: Waterfall this Saturday anyone?
I'm in - at least for a while. Will see how long I can hold on after 3 weeks of no riding with some jet lag. I expect to be dropped.
- 31 Dec 2012, 14:39
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Mon 31st C28's Pace Akuna Bay 6:30am at MRC
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11152
Re: Mon 31st C28's Pace Akuna Bay 6:30am at MRC
That mosman back way was the one I suggested with the very detailed description of "up, down and around" at SHB. Possibly not large bunch friendly.
- 31 Dec 2012, 14:34
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Mon 31st C28's Pace Akuna Bay 6:30am at MRC
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11152
Re: Mon 31st C28's Pace Akuna Bay 6:30am at MRC
Got a bit hot tho didnt it? The let's pound to west head set started as 7, but thinned to 5 by the west head turn off. It thinned to 4 somewhere on the way out to west head. Given there were do many of us I assume the capo clad time rider was picked up by one of the other factions? A sub faction for...
- 30 Dec 2012, 19:13
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Mon 31st C28's Pace Akuna Bay 6:30am at MRC
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11152
Re: Mon 31st C28's Pace Akuna Bay 6:30am at MRC
I have a late leave pass for tomorrow's jaunt. I'll probably take the west head extension.
- 26 Dec 2012, 16:41
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Thur 27th Watsons Bay C28 MC Loop ride
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4725
Re: Thur 27th Watsons Bay C28 MC Loop ride
I'm feeling the vibe.
- 23 Dec 2012, 14:02
- Forum: Road
- Topic: New Mid-Week Wednesday Club Ride - 6am to 8am
- Replies: 122
- Views: 32560
Re: New Mid-Week Wednesday Club Ride - 6am to 8am
Pretty sure I'll be there.
- 23 Dec 2012, 11:07
- Forum: Road
- Topic: unofficial KOM
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8271
Re: unofficial KOM
you have another line to add to your back tattoo phillipAnnouncements are being held off until the winner renegotiates his sponsorship deals.
well done all
bet it hurt
- 17 Dec 2012, 11:37
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Strava Premium - is it worth it?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2282
Re: Strava Premium - is it worth it?
The power feature is more about fun than anything of real value. It can take real power data if you have it. It appears to me 'value' in the premium version is the training analysis features it adds-including the suffer score (which appears to be TRIMP). I don't see any added value in the social ne...
- 13 Dec 2012, 14:42
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: Adventure Ride - Where to next ?????
We still have not done the M7 route. Only recently I noted there's quite a bit of facilities there out west eg. Western Sydney Regional Park, one that forms part of the M7 route. Also what about the Narellan/The Oaks route to Penrith? Anyone done that back route before? I think we missed the opport...
- 12 Dec 2012, 17:36
- Forum: Road
- Topic: How many kilometres did you ride in 2012?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6739
Re: How many kilometres did you ride in 2012?
Um, 14,700 ish
Nearly double last year.
Nearly double last year.
- 07 Dec 2012, 12:34
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 332818
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
jothebuilder and eleri this morning in a very organised and attractive bunch on the way out to lapa
i had one too many chromsones to fit in - so didn't follow them to the golf course lest they spot the dirty old man at the back.....
i had one too many chromsones to fit in - so didn't follow them to the golf course lest they spot the dirty old man at the back.....
- 24 Nov 2012, 20:27
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am
- Replies: 422
- Views: 196664
Re: New Club Ride Commences 7th October - RNP
Me too.
How come I need at least 10 characters to post and James doesn't seem to?
How come I need at least 10 characters to post and James doesn't seem to?
- 19 Nov 2012, 18:55
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
All things considered, you came out of that lightly. It'll still hurt tho. Heal well Jeremy. Props to Mike, Mark, Adrian, Adam and Eleri for helping Jeremy (and his bike). A special thanks to Mike for organising and leading. Reflecting on yesterday I have realised just what ride leaders take on, esp...
- 10 Nov 2012, 17:44
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
leave pass purchased.
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. JohnJ
10. Andrew Burns
11. Andrew M
1. Mike
2. Jo
3. Philip
4. Greg
5. Anthony K
6. John H
7. Camilla
8. Adrian L
9. JohnJ
10. Andrew Burns
11. Andrew M
- 07 Nov 2012, 16:43
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: Adventure Ride - Non Fixie Century - 6am Nov 18 - its on
probablyI don't know most of that terrain very well Mike.
Probably a bit out of Narrabeen lakes (?)
- 29 Oct 2012, 13:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13489
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
Well that was hard. I had felt confident leading up to this. But I had a head cold, and a day of sick on Thursday. I suspect due to training a wee bit too hard. Before leaving the Motel in the morning I swallowed a Sudafed, an anti histamine, some garlic and horseradish and sprayed some stuff up my ...
- 28 Oct 2012, 04:11
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13489
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
It's not that cold which is great. A toasty 5 degrees. Better than minus 1!Good luck to everyone doing the Fitz's tomorrow. Hope you all get some decent weather. Look forward to hearing about it next week.
- 25 Oct 2012, 18:12
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's Challenge recovery dinner - DHBC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3028
Re: Fitz's Challenge recovery dinner - DHBC
Eleri
Anthony K. Happy to eat anything.
Andrew M. Happy to eat food.
Anthony K. Happy to eat anything.
Andrew M. Happy to eat food.
- 11 Oct 2012, 19:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13489
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
Woohoo. I gratefully accept.Andrew,
I can offer you a lift. I am staying with an old friend in Belconnen.
I am planning to drive down Sat afternoon and back Monday morning.
Ta muchly.
- 10 Oct 2012, 17:35
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13489
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
I have accommodation (belconnen way motel), but no transport yet. I would love a lift Eleri. Dinner sat or sun sounds good as well.
- 08 Oct 2012, 05:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: LBS that has test saddles?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5435
Re: LBS that has test saddles?
If you want more info on adjusting the smp, have a read of Steve Hogg
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blo ... bout-smps/
I have my evolution sloping down 3 degrees. Makes a very noticeable difference from level.
The site is worth a poke around if you want to fiddle with your fit.
http://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/blo ... bout-smps/
I have my evolution sloping down 3 degrees. Makes a very noticeable difference from level.
The site is worth a poke around if you want to fiddle with your fit.
- 04 Oct 2012, 17:51
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Waterfall - Saturday 6th October @ 6am
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2124
Re: Waterfall - Saturday 6th October @ 6am
You would be rather foolish to be attending the fitz in a fortnight.
- 01 Aug 2012, 12:04
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13489
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
I'm in for the extreme.
- 11 Jul 2012, 14:03
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Fitz's challenge rides in October
- Replies: 57
- Views: 13489
Re: Fitz's challenge rides in October
I'm seriously thinking of the 250. I even appear to be training.
- 23 Jun 2012, 09:32
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: Adventure Ride - Akuna Bay and West Head - 6am July 8th
Akuna Bay, West Head - 6am July 8th
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
=================
Mike C - might ride his fixie
Noel - doesn't own a fixie
John - last owned a fixie age 8
Philip - is very pleased Mike is riding his fixie!
Eleri
Adam
Andrew - I love this ride. West Head is stunning.
- 08 Jun 2012, 08:53
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: 2012 adventure - Queens Birthday - 6am June 10
I'd love to. But I turn into a pumpkin on the stroke of midday. So I need to be on a train at campbelltown about 10:30. Risk\reward ratio is too high.Hey the weather forecast looks best for an inland ride on Sunday
- 07 Jun 2012, 08:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Racing @ Heffron with SUVelo - Sunday 17th June
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3289
Re: Racing @ Heffron with SUVelo - Sunday 17th June
At least your user name is long enough.Yeh whatever
I'll be there.
a
- 01 Jun 2012, 13:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: 2012 adventure - Secret Adventure - 6am 3rd June
Looks like it will be pi$$ing down.
If I'm feeling adventurous I might break out the rollers, they are still an adventure for me.
If I'm feeling adventurous I might break out the rollers, they are still an adventure for me.
- 20 May 2012, 12:00
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Womens racing with SU velo- now with A and B grade!!!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4582
Re: Womens racing with SU velo- now with A and B grade!!!
so which one am I?
The coffee was excellent. Thanks Adrian.
The coffee was excellent. Thanks Adrian.
- 04 May 2012, 17:18
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: 2012 adventure rides 6am: 6th May - The Wall
Mike - Fastie (when I need to be) Philip - Slowie (when I need to be) Justin - Middie at the best of times JoTheBuilder - In reserve until I see how fast this group is (currently: fast) John - Fast middie Andrew - fastish C25 AndrewM - middie middie Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall n...
- 19 Apr 2012, 09:14
- Forum: Road
- Topic: 2012 Adventure Rides
- Replies: 365
- Views: 440542
Re: 2012 adventure rides 6am: 6th May - The Wall
"There will be pain"
- 12 Apr 2012, 11:28
- Forum: Road
- Topic: SU Velo Racing at Heffron - Open Club Race - Sun 15th April
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6368
Re: SU Velo Racing at Heffron - Open Club Race - Sun 15th Ap
I'll give it a whirl this week.
- 07 Apr 2012, 15:35
- Forum: Conversation
- Topic: Dulwich Hill spotted
- Replies: 1054
- Views: 332818
Re: Dulwich Hill spotted
Rhys on the highway at st peters on the way out
A fast female on a fixie flashed past me on the way back on Victoria rd just after Sydenham rd. Must have been Lizanne. I was still a bit pooped from RNP. Where does she get her energy?
A fast female on a fixie flashed past me on the way back on Victoria rd just after Sydenham rd. Must have been Lizanne. I was still a bit pooped from RNP. Where does she get her energy?
- 05 Apr 2012, 12:40
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Good Friday 6th April - anyone riding?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4777
Re: Good Friday 6th April - anyone riding?
I think I'll be there.
- 29 Feb 2012, 08:20
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Get ready to register for Ken Dinnerville race 29th 9am!
- Replies: 114
- Views: 212433
Re: Get ready to register for Ken Dinnerville race 29th 9am!
I'm in - first road race.....
Must have lucked out with the online system - worked perfectly first time
Anyone paying with Commbank cards? Apparently there EFPTOS system is down - maybe that was it?.....
Must have lucked out with the online system - worked perfectly first time
Anyone paying with Commbank cards? Apparently there EFPTOS system is down - maybe that was it?.....
- 25 Dec 2011, 16:48
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Christmas / New Year rides
- Replies: 79
- Views: 21078
Re: Christmas / New Year rides
I'm in for boxing day and probably the 27th.
- 14 Nov 2011, 16:26
- Forum: Road
- Topic: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
- Replies: 273
- Views: 75499
Re: Adventure Rides 2011- 6am 13th Nov-Hawkesbury Explorer
Thanks for a great ride Mike. The road along the Hawkesbury was fantastic. The duck sprint was a highlight. No significant consequences from the expired leave pass. The better half made it to her show with seconds to spare. The ferry avoided more hills (and kms). Route was King St, George St, Harbou...