The Monkey Bike Championships
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Venue: Tempe Velodrome
Date: TBD
Events;
1. Flying 20mtr
2. 333mtr timetrail
3. Hill climb (bottom of the bank on the corner to the top)
Entry Fee: Buy Mike a beer or say "I owe you a beer Mike"
Monkey Bike: Supplied by Mike
Rules;
- Aero helmets permitted if they have the Australian Standards sticker
- Anti Doping Policy (Masters are exempt)
Date: TBD
Events;
1. Flying 20mtr
2. 333mtr timetrail
3. Hill climb (bottom of the bank on the corner to the top)
Entry Fee: Buy Mike a beer or say "I owe you a beer Mike"
Monkey Bike: Supplied by Mike
Rules;
- Aero helmets permitted if they have the Australian Standards sticker
- Anti Doping Policy (Masters are exempt)
Mike,
I have one the same size. A race perhaps?
I have one the same size. A race perhaps?
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Match racingMike,
I have one the same size. A race perhaps?
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Victoria and ChristianSo who are the riders?
Are you entering?
I have a stuffed knee so cant ride. I will be a spectator.
Does it qualify for the fixie century?
Some kids I know borrowed my bike a while back and took it over to training at Dunc for the fun of it. One of them is quite tall and he manages to do wheelies on the bike.
If a race is put on, he would definately give you guys a run.
If a race is put on, he would definately give you guys a run.
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Its a single speedDoes it qualify for the fixie century?
My forks are better. They have the winning advantage
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A monkey mountain bike
My forks are better. They have the winning advantage
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Hey Christian, can you build me some rollers
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As one of the taller people in the club I feel obliged to enter but i dibs not going first.
i think Jo has an un-fair advantage if she enters.
i think Jo has an un-fair advantage if she enters.
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Karen, you can be the commissar
This is my prediction
Hill Climb - Lindsay - excellent balance not to big
Flying 20 - Amy - quad dominate bmx rider, small
333 time trail - Christian - if I have to explain that, then you don't know Christian.
This is my prediction
Hill Climb - Lindsay - excellent balance not to big
Flying 20 - Amy - quad dominate bmx rider, small
333 time trail - Christian - if I have to explain that, then you don't know Christian.
There is an additional bike which you may want to add to the race Mike.
I picked up an Alenax yesterday. I will post some pics later today. If you google the name you will find some info on it.
Karen.
I picked up an Alenax yesterday. I will post some pics later today. If you google the name you will find some info on it.
Karen.
Lindsay is actually quite big!Karen, you can be the commissar
This is my prediction
Hill Climb - Lindsay - excellent balance not to big
Flying 20 - Amy - quad dominate bmx rider, small
333 time trail - Christian - if I have to explain that, then you don't know Christian.
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Well the bike was given a shake out tonight. After a bit of practice in the grand stand, it was time to hit the velodrome.
Christian did a cracking 2 minute 25 second lap
Alex went for a different footwear option, but his longer legs let him down, finishing the lap in 2 minute 33 seconds
So the challenge is on, can Christian be toppled ???
Christian did a cracking 2 minute 25 second lap
Alex went for a different footwear option, but his longer legs let him down, finishing the lap in 2 minute 33 seconds
So the challenge is on, can Christian be toppled ???
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8.8kph man you were moving
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Slow as
Next time we want to see some quad dominate spinning
Next time we want to see some quad dominate spinning
With such low gearing, I can't see how quads can dominate spinning in this event.
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No cleats
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To claim the win you would have to pay the $700 for drug testingIs it against the rules to just run while carrying the bike? Is this allowed in normal bike races?
I would say this is perfectly acceptable if you include a bit of grass during the run ie. Cyclo-cross.Is it against the rules to just run while carrying the bike? Is this allowed in normal bike races?
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damm now everyone knows my secret training techniques.
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Will anyone beat Christian's 333 TT time?
Find out this Saturday 2pm
Find out this Saturday 2pm
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According to my calculations, it would take 15 hours to complete Cootamundra on the monkey bike.I may need to put in a bit more practice before then.
If you want to take it out for training on Wednesday, your welcome to pick it up. I'm at a training course Wednesday night.
For those with long legs, this one could be the go...(handlebars added of course)
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thats one of those pump bikes, like rowing with your legs.
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Christian's 333 time trial time has been well and truly smashed, but it took kid power to trumph. Last Saturday's results;
333 time trail
2:14 Lindsay Jr
2:15.53 Christian
2:31:64 Lindsay Snr
3.03.55 Yilan (aged 9)
Flying 20
9.65 Mikesbytes
10.18 Micklan
Micklan is under investigation, there is question whether the Australian safety sticker was present.
BTW the monkey bike needs new pedals, its got a one piece crank so the threads are smaller. Anyone got some knocking around?
333 time trail
2:14 Lindsay Jr
2:15.53 Christian
2:31:64 Lindsay Snr
3.03.55 Yilan (aged 9)
Flying 20
9.65 Mikesbytes
10.18 Micklan
Micklan is under investigation, there is question whether the Australian safety sticker was present.
BTW the monkey bike needs new pedals, its got a one piece crank so the threads are smaller. Anyone got some knocking around?
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Rumor has it that Christian is sourcing some singles so to shave off 2 seconds required to retake the record
I must say, watching Christian spin on that bike was the funniest thing I have seen in ages. We did take a video, but all you can hear is me laughing hysterically. THat will be a clip to save for the next promo video.Rumor has it that Christian is sourcing some singles so to shave off 2 seconds required to retake the record
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Will Christian retake the 333 time trial record?
Monkey bike racing, its all about attitude
Monkey bike racing, its all about attitude
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333 time trail 7/11/2009
V 3:38
Noog 3:32
Photo's to follow
V 3:38
Noog 3:32
Photo's to follow
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Tomas took the photo's of Noog, can someone get them.
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Monkey Bike Trainer
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If you really want it, I'll go and pick it up
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The Monkey bike championships is hotting up, with time running out, will Christian take out the crown, on what may well be his last attempt this year
Stay tuned to this thread
Stay tuned to this thread
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The monkey bike trainer is still thereIf you really want it, I'll go and pick it up
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The Monkey Bike hall of fame 2009
333 time trail
- Wed Aug 19 2009
2:25 Christian
2:33 Alex C
- Sat Sep 12 2009
2:14 Lindsay Small
2:15.53 Christian
2:31:64 Lindsay Munks
3.03.55 Yilan Yu
- Sat Nov 11 2009
2:38 Victoria
2:32 John (Noog)
Flying 20
- Sat Sep 12 2009
9.65 Mikesbytes
10.18 Micklan
333 time trail
- Wed Aug 19 2009
2:25 Christian
2:33 Alex C
- Sat Sep 12 2009
2:14 Lindsay Small
2:15.53 Christian
2:31:64 Lindsay Munks
3.03.55 Yilan Yu
- Sat Nov 11 2009
2:38 Victoria
2:32 John (Noog)
Flying 20
- Sat Sep 12 2009
9.65 Mikesbytes
10.18 Micklan
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G got out on the monkey bike on Wednesday. I've forgotten his times, G can you correct me;
333 time trail
2:39
2:24
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MYO8QP-Afs
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gFfZbzZEDs
Photos (click for biggies)
333 time trail
2:39
2:24
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MYO8QP-Afs
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gFfZbzZEDs
Photos (click for biggies)
I think it was 2:35 with the ugg boots on, and the second time you said I had cut down 16sec.G got out on the monkey bike on Wednesday. I've forgotten his times, G can you correct me;
333 time trail
2:39
2:24
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MYO8QP-Afs
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gFfZbzZEDs
Photos (click for biggies)
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No, you were about 80metres off the record, which is 2:14
This doesn't sound right. Because travelling 80m at "333m in 2:30min" speed will take 36 seconds. I can't be 80m off the record and then finish in the next 10 sec at 2:24! You messed my times MikeNo, you were about 80metres off the record, which is 2:14
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Must of been the first run where you were 80mtrs behind the record
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Monkey Bike Trainer
all this photo needs is a Hawaiian shirt and some aviators and its complete.
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there's been some rumblings of a new womens challenger for the monkey bike title. Watch the records tumble as the monkey bike challenge is turned on its head.
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Yip
Victoria's woman's record is going to eat dust
At this stage details are classified until the next meeting of Team M3
Victoria's woman's record is going to eat dust
At this stage details are classified until the next meeting of Team M3
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Hi everyone!!
I am a new member.
The 2 Michaels- Clement and Chidgey have suggested I enter the Monkey Bike championships and reckon I should enter- I am 143cm =)
I am a new member.
The 2 Michaels- Clement and Chidgey have suggested I enter the Monkey Bike championships and reckon I should enter- I am 143cm =)
Finally some one at DHBC that is shorter than me...that isn't a junior. Could that be possible? I'm 153cm, so welcome PocketRocket77!Hi everyone!!
I am a new member.
The 2 Michaels- Clement and Chidgey have suggested I enter the Monkey Bike championships and reckon I should enter- I am 143cm =)
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It seems that someone has built a track specific monkey bike
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There was chat about having a monkey bike road racing championship. Could use the kiddies track at CP for example.Can we have another monkey bike championship? Who's in?
Nada, if you want to organise an event like that or something else, the bike is available
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Yeh sure, the bikes available. I'll be a little late to the open day, can someone else take the bike?
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If your concerned it may have negative image then we won't do it. I'm not so sure how having it hang around is a problem and it could be a bit of fun for any kids that turn up, perhaps not on the velodrome itself though
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i wouldn't be concerned about a monkey bike if we have a clown riding a penny.
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So I guess they didn't tell you about the juggling sticks either
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So I guess they didn't tell you about the juggling sticks either
i thought it was chainsaws?
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Christian expressed interest in getting the monkey bike out again, perhaps its time for the 2011 competition, but is reluctant to wear the official monkey bike helmet, so redesign is required. Depending on what materials I can find at the $2 shop, the following come time mind;
- The Elvis Presley helmet
- The Orthodox Jew helmet (lucky the velodrome is in Canterbury council)
- The Oxford St helmet
- The Lumberjack helmet
Of course I'm open to suggestions
And its time to bring out the secret weapon [drum roll].....[/drum roll] Fumi. So we can see Cristian beaten by a girl
- The Elvis Presley helmet
- The Orthodox Jew helmet (lucky the velodrome is in Canterbury council)
- The Oxford St helmet
- The Lumberjack helmet
Of course I'm open to suggestions
And its time to bring out the secret weapon [drum roll].....[/drum roll] Fumi. So we can see Cristian beaten by a girl
I'm going to start training for this one, not that I know what sort of training would help. As this is being held on a velodrome all racers will have to be licensed, dare I say even a race license. I'm just trying to narrow down the field of people who could possibly beat me. Also, juniors don't count, that should be a separate title as they have shorter legs.
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Ah, but its not on the velodrome, its inside the blue line
Training - you can borrow the monkey bike and ride it to Waterfall
I'm thinking we can have a 3 stage tour and add up the times;
1. Flying 20
2. 333 time trail
3. Hill climb - inside of velodrome out thru the gate to the grandstand, finishing where Arthur collects the money.
Training - you can borrow the monkey bike and ride it to Waterfall
I'm thinking we can have a 3 stage tour and add up the times;
1. Flying 20
2. 333 time trail
3. Hill climb - inside of velodrome out thru the gate to the grandstand, finishing where Arthur collects the money.
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Perhaps after a couple of beers
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Assuming the bike can actually be ridden up hilli like the idea of the hill climb championships.
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Reminds me of a 'the goodies' where the devised 'apartheight' so Bill Oddie had to do all the workShould we develop a handicap system based on leg length?
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