L’Etape Australia 2016 - by Le Tour De France Saturday 3rd December

Jacqui · Postby **Jacqui** » 10 Jul 2015, 12:40

Register your interest now ...race, ride or ramble, something for everyone

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/ar ... roads-2016

http://letapeaustralia.com/

Regards ... Jacqui

Postby **Stuart** » 11 Jul 2015, 13:35

Trouty & I are both registered ...

avocom · Postby **avocom** » 12 Jul 2015, 10:06

Have registered as well - maybe we can get a DHBC "team" -:)

Andre

Postby **Eleri** » 15 May 2016, 17:41

From talk around the traps, there is likely to be a substantial DHBC contingent. I'm willing to organise a lodge on behalf of the club if we can get enough people interested. Probably one that is self-catering with a substantial kitchen.

Lots of lodges have twin and triple share rooms. No need to name your roomie now but a sense of willingness to share will be a good thing.

Who's in?
Eleri - willing to share

Anthony K · Postby **Anthony K** » 15 May 2016, 18:56

I would love to be in. More than happy to share.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Postby **Eleri** » 15 May 2016, 19:21

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share

Adam W · Postby **Adam W** » 15 May 2016, 20:43

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share

humanbeing · Postby **humanbeing** » 15 May 2016, 21:24

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share

andrewm · Postby **andrewm** » 16 May 2016, 05:55

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 16 May 2016, 06:36

There were four in the bed and little one said

humanbeing · Postby **humanbeing** » 16 May 2016, 08:16

There were four in the bed and little one said

Who farted?

Phil D · Postby **Phil D** » 16 May 2016, 09:14

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share

Postby **Stuart** » 16 May 2016, 09:47

Stuart and Trouty are out.

p_mayson · Postby **p_mayson** » 16 May 2016, 10:03

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share

Greeny · Postby **Greeny** » 16 May 2016, 12:52

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 16 May 2016, 17:10

That's a big bed

JoTheBuilder · Postby **JoTheBuilder** » 17 May 2016, 07:32

Anyone want to share with a screaming baby?

Sim · Postby **Sim** » 18 May 2016, 09:23

Is it the done thing to bring along a non-club family member? I've signed up to do L'Etape with my brother (president of the Macksville CC, has ridden with DHBC a couple of times). That would bring the list to ...

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

timothy_clifford · Postby **timothy_clifford** » 18 May 2016, 10:17

Is it the done thing to bring along a non-club family member?

As long as they ride with white socks.

Sim · Postby **Sim** » 20 May 2016, 18:33

As long as they ride with white socks.

I've never been stuck behind him long enough to notice his socks

svetlana · Postby **svetlana** » 21 May 2016, 21:24

Is it the done thing to bring along a non-club family member? I've signed up to do L'Etape with my brother (president of the Macksville CC, has ridden with DHBC a couple of times). That would bring the list to ...

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

Svetlana -willing to share

Katie U · Postby **Katie U** » 23 May 2016, 07:45

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

Diana M · Postby **Diana M** » 23 May 2016, 17:28

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

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 23 May 2016, 20:07

staying with a friend

jonboy · Postby **jonboy** » 24 May 2016, 10:47

Are you guys racing or just riding the course?

humanbeing · Postby **humanbeing** » 24 May 2016, 13:53

Are you guys racing or just riding the course?

I've entered the "race" as it's the longer, more challenging ride. It's a timed event but I don't think it can officially be a race otherwise everyone would have to have race licenses etc.
Of course some people will finish more quickly than others

Peter

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 24 May 2016, 18:34

i just want to finish i think it will be a great ride

Sim · Postby **Sim** » 24 May 2016, 21:22

Where do people stay for this race ... do they stay Jindabyne or Thredbo and then drive?
There's not a lot in Crackenback itself, the following are two examples ... there are much cheaper places in Thredbo

4 pax @ about $125 each (for 2 nights)
http://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/n ... ack/162224

18 pax @ about $150 each (for 3 nights min)
http://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/n ... -way/75243

Postby **Eleri** » 24 May 2016, 22:31

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

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

jhnhtt · Postby **jhnhtt** » 25 May 2016, 14:07

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

Sim · Postby **Sim** » 25 May 2016, 20:31

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

Eleri - it starts at the Crackenback ski tube, finishes at the Smiggins Hole end of the ski tube ... presumably they shuttle you back on it: http://letapeaustralia.com/wp-content/u ... Map-V1.pdf.

That said Jindabyne is only 10km from Crackenback ... probably better pubs there too

Postby **Eleri** » 25 May 2016, 21:49

No pubs in Crackenback that I know of, although there is a Schnapps Distillery. Not much in the way of accommodation, or anything really. Certainly no shops.

Unfortunately there's a bit of a pointless hill between Jindabyne and Crackenback. I hadn't realised it started there. Still, I reckon Jindabyne is our best option.

JoelWaters · Postby **JoelWaters** » 26 May 2016, 21:04

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share

Postby **Eleri** » 31 May 2016, 20:59

I've found a lodge that accommodates up to 24 if 2 couples cosy up or 22 if everyone wants their own bed. 8 bedrooms all up and a couple of bathrooms.

Got a big kitchen and stuff.

It's in Jindabyne and looks to be walking distance to the shops.

Reckon I'll just book it unless someone has a better idea. Arrive Friday 2nd and checkout on Sunday 4th aiming for noon.

Adam W · Postby **Adam W** » 01 Jun 2016, 08:20

I think book it. We already have 15 confirmed. I'm sure we'll get a few more entrants and partners on the list.

Thanks Eleri!

chris_ganora · Postby **chris_ganora** » 03 Jun 2016, 10:23

Just heard about this thread this morning - thanks Paul
Eleri, great work on securing accommodation...looks fabulous!!
Please add me to the list of those needing lodging - am happy to share...and don't snore

Thank you

Sim · Postby **Sim** » 04 Jun 2016, 12:41

I know of 2 others (non-club) looking for shared accommodation if we need more to fill.

What's the normal etiquette here, does everyone stump-up up front, or does some one (eg. Eleri) pay the deposit and carry the risk

Postby **Eleri** » 04 Jun 2016, 19:51

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

Postby **Eleri** » 19 Jun 2016, 17:43

The accommodation is booked and confirmed. You will need to secure your place with a $35 per head deposit before 31st July.

Please transfer this to the club bank a/c before the due date with your name and include SNOW (e.g. SnowEleri) That way we can track the payments.

Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club
BSB 062158
A/c number 00900067

Current updated list

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share
Chris G
Camilla
Michael O

Camilla · Postby **Camilla** » 21 Jun 2016, 18:11

Sorry guys, I'm out. I've decided to stay at my farm instead.

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share
Chris G
Michael O

mcrkennedy · Postby **mcrkennedy** » 21 Jun 2016, 20:47

Is it too late for me and my wife to get accommodation?

Postby **Eleri** » 22 Jun 2016, 20:45

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

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 23 Jun 2016, 17:11

i thought you were all sharing that double

Cold_Ears · Postby **Cold_Ears** » 23 Jun 2016, 18:54

I am new to the club. I and a mate (not in DHBC) have both registered for L’Etape.

It would be great if my mate and I can also get accommodation. If not no worries.

Tim G

Postby **Eleri** » 23 Jun 2016, 20:41

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share
Chris G
Michael O
MCRKennedy + wife
Tim G + mate

There's room for 1 more or a couple

markgibian · Postby **markgibian** » 26 Jun 2016, 05:37

Hi. If I'm not too late would love to grab a place. Happy to share of course! Mark G

Postby **Eleri** » 26 Jun 2016, 13:20

OK Mark. All done - everyone on this list has to pay their deposit by end July or forfeit the booking.

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share
Chris G
Michael O
MCRKennedy + wife
Tim G + mate
Mark G

andrewm · Postby **andrewm** » 26 Jun 2016, 14:22

I've paid. Although it's not clear from my phone netbanking app if I did the snow ID thing.

Postby **Eleri** » 26 Jun 2016, 14:52

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

mcrkennedy · Postby **mcrkennedy** » 02 Jul 2016, 11:49

Unfortunately i have there is a timing problem at our end so will pass on the accommodation but plan to catch with DHBC down there.

Postby **Eleri** » 02 Jul 2016, 20:21

Updated list

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share
Chris G
Michael O
Tim G + mate
Mark G

adam · Postby **adam** » 09 Jul 2016, 22:04

Updated list

Eleri - willing to share
Anthony K - willing to share
Adam W - willing to share
Peter B - willing to share
Andrew M -willing to share
Phil D - willing to share
Paul M - willing to share
Greeny - willing to share
Sim - willing to share
Sim's brother Pete - willing to share
Svetlana - Willing to share
Katie U - willing to share
Diana M - willing to share
John H - willing to share
Joel W - willing to share
Chris G
Michael O
Tim G + mate
Mark G
Renee
Adam F

Postby **Eleri** » 10 Jul 2016, 17:31

OK - there's now a waitlist. If there's enough people on the waitlist we can secure an apartment close by.

Don't forget to pay your deposit to secure your bed. Due end July latest.
Please transfer this to the club bank a/c before the due date with your name and include SNOW (e.g. SnowEleri) That way we can track the payments.

Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club
BSB 062158
A/c number 00900067

Phil D · Postby **Phil D** » 12 Jul 2016, 12:58

I've paid for the right to be called SNOW - does it make me a noble bastard in the North?

Thanks for organising Eleri

Greeny · Postby **Greeny** » 13 Jul 2016, 21:59

I've paid. So looking forward to it.
Greeny

Cold_Ears · Postby **Cold_Ears** » 20 Jul 2016, 16:44

I have paid the deposit: SNOWTIMG for myself + my mate Jono.

Thanks,
TimG

EvC · Postby **EvC** » 22 Oct 2016, 08:30

I realise that I'm months late on this thread but thought that I would just put it out there that I'm keen to stay with the DHBC crew for the L'etape event in December. If there's any late cancellations, I'll put my hand up to take the spot.

Cheers,
Evan

p_mayson · Postby **p_mayson** » 27 Oct 2016, 14:35

Hi guys,

I'll drop off this list (as my wife now wants to come along, so we'll arrange accommodation separately), so happy for one of the short-listed people to take my place

Will still be keen to meet up with people for dinner etc

Cheers
Paul

EvC · Postby **EvC** » 28 Oct 2016, 09:19

I'd be happy to take your spot Paul!

Postby **Eleri** » 28 Oct 2016, 20:06

I promise to get around to finalising this soon.

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 31 Oct 2016, 19:32

Hey as most of you know my injuries I won't be riding at this event and looking to off load my ticket

demerson · Postby **demerson** » 02 Nov 2016, 09:24

Hi Neil, im interested. Ill get in touch with you off forum.

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 02 Nov 2016, 12:41

good news today is that they will let me transfer this to next year

damo380 · Postby **damo380** » 03 Nov 2016, 10:20

Sorry for the late interest, does anyone have a spare berth in their accommodation?

Damo

Cold_Ears · Postby **Cold_Ears** » 07 Nov 2016, 09:38

Hi all,

My mate and I are unable to attend the race this year so our accommodation under the name "Tim G + mate" is now available.

I can still pay if you guys are short on numbers.

Best Regards,
Tim G

humanbeing · Postby **humanbeing** » 07 Nov 2016, 18:56

Hi all,

My mate and I are unable to attend the race this year so our accommodation under the name "Tim G + mate" is now available.

I can still pay if you guys are short on numbers.

Best Regards,
Tim G

Damo?

Postby **Eleri** » 07 Nov 2016, 19:22

Update on the accommodation. Well, there's been a bit of a SNAFU and the Blizzard Bunny Lodge went a bit feral on us and the wrong dates got booked - right dates got ordered, but a slip between order and booking went unnoticed til last week. But ...

Good news: I noticed before we actually turned up on the day and a solution has been found
Bad news: there's a price hike as a consequence.

We are now in 4 houses in the same vicinity and they've been secured for the right dates. The original price was about $70 each for 2 nights, will now be $135 each for 2 nights. Please let me know ASAP if this is not OK and we can work something out. My email is eleri@ozemail.com.au

If that is OK, then please make your final payment of $100 ($135 minus $35 already paid) to the DHBC bank a/c . Please put your name and SNOW.

Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club
BSB 062158
A/c number 00900067

Phil D · Postby **Phil D** » 10 Nov 2016, 10:26

Shame about the blizzard bunny lodge. Anyway, thanks for sorting it all out Eleri!
I've paid up and looking forward it

markgibian · Postby **markgibian** » 10 Nov 2016, 11:39

I've paid as well. Thanks Eleri for organising!

Katie U · Postby **Katie U** » 10 Nov 2016, 13:46

Just paid the balance. Thanks Eleri.

chris_ganora · Postby **chris_ganora** » 10 Nov 2016, 15:55

Me too. Great work Eleri - thank you!

EvC · Postby **EvC** » 11 Nov 2016, 15:10

I've paid in full. Thanks for organising Eleri!

Postby **Eleri** » 12 Nov 2016, 12:26

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

adam · Postby **adam** » 12 Nov 2016, 15:35

Paid in full now. Thanks Eleri. btw, I didn't put 'willing to share', but of course I am.
Next, is anyone driving down with room for an extra bike - and a person?

Postby **Eleri** » 14 Nov 2016, 19:01

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

jhnhtt · Postby **jhnhtt** » 18 Nov 2016, 08:12

Not house related (thanks again to Eleri for arranging)
I discovered a Strava route map for the course if anyone is interested, https://www.strava.com/segments/13359996

damo380 · Postby **damo380** » 29 Nov 2016, 20:48

What time are people hoping to arrive in Jindabyne? And is anyone going to have a ride to stretch the legs on Friday?
And 1 last thing, what will be the better option to get to the start, drive there or catch the shuttle bus?

Neilm · Postby **Neilm** » 30 Nov 2016, 14:58

im hoping that every one has a great ride wish i was going down stay safe and have fun
Neil

Sim · Postby **Sim** » 30 Nov 2016, 22:22

Am guessing most people got the rider's guide, but here's a link if not: http://v3au.zone-secure.net/drive/6594/ ... 40#page=15

Things worth noting include arrangements for bag drops (for warm clothes to be taken to the end of the ride), time limits (the sag wagon will travel at 20 km/h, allowing ~8 hrs to complete the race) and the rather interesting rule prohibiting people from riding to the start ...

mcrkennedy · Postby **mcrkennedy** » 01 Dec 2016, 10:21

Hi

I am doing the ride and I have attached a profile from mapmyride of the course for people information. Does not seem too intimidating! Those doing the race will know the profile of the last 30 kms. Not sure if adding the pdf worked.

How are people getting to Bullocks flat on the morning of the 3rd? Bus or driving down. They wont let us ride down according to the Riders Guide?

Best of luck to everyone.

Michael

mcrkennedy · Postby **mcrkennedy** » 01 Dec 2016, 10:22

Ah file upload did not work.

mcrkennedy · Postby **mcrkennedy** » 02 Dec 2016, 18:28

Hi how are people getting to bullock flat? I was too late for the few buses.

Postby **Stuart** » 05 Dec 2016, 09:42

So. What was it actually like? From on-line accounts it was pretty brutal?

mcrkennedy · Postby **mcrkennedy** » 05 Dec 2016, 10:00

Can't speak for the others but for me it was, hot and windy and I was glad to see people in the race walked Beloka, because nearly everyone I saw in the ride walked some part of it.

If you want to see some video of DHBC in motion in the race watch this at about 2:11 https://youtu.be/HTw4w_lyi8A

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