Sun Club Ride: Royal National Park (RNP) 6:00am

[paul L]

Thanks Stuart for organising a great ride, very enjoyable, need to get fitter as always.

[Rajiv]

And yes, thank you Stuart for organising a fantastic ride!

[Tonyoc]

Any souls rolling thru the park or beyond tomoro? 26th?

1. Tony O C

[Adam W]

Any souls rolling thru the park or beyond tomoro? 26th?

1. Tony O C
2. Adam W - What is this intriguing beyond that you speak of?

[canthes]

Yes I'm keen to roll thru the park, are we meeting at 6.00am at the cafe?

[Tonyoc]

Yes, 6 am @ cafe if that suits !

[Tonyoc]

Yes, 6 am @ cafe if that suits

[canthes]

ok see you then,
Cam

[canthes]

Any souls rolling thru the park or beyond tomoro? 26th?

1. Tony O C
2. Adam W - What is this intriguing beyond that you speak of?
3. Cameron

[geoff m]

There are enough riders every Sunday that it's a regular ride. Usually close to middies pace but if there are 12 or more I would encourage riders to break it up into c28s and middies pace.

[Michele Wood]

Any souls rolling thru the park or beyond tomoro? 26th?

1. Tony O C
2. Adam W - What is this intriguing beyond that you speak of?
3. Cameron
4. Michele W

[Anthony K]

Any souls rolling thru the park or beyond tomoro? 26th?

1. Tony O C
2. Adam W - What is this intriguing beyond that you speak of?
3. Cameron
4. Michele W
5. Anthony K

[Anthony K]

I am keen for some "or beyond".

[geoff m]

Today we had about 14 riders and agreed to split into Middies and C28 pace once the hills started just after we crossed the Shire border outpost. Was a great ride, and now we have critical mass.

I believe there were around 30 riders in C28s Waterfall ride which was broken up into 3 groups. There's plenty of room to join RNP instead and even out the numbers. Plus cruising each week equates to no lift in performance.

So C28s - why not regularly ride RNP....

That is all

[utopia]

it depends what you are trying to achieve.
C28s gives a pretty decent heart and calorie workout (and clockwork return for coffee) with less impact on the joints compared to a RNP visit at C28 pace.
And there are multiple exit strategies (ie train line) if required, whereas deep into RNP it's pretty much just vultures and dingoes.

[Stuart]

This Sunday 16th Feb. C28's pace bunch. Audley in. No need to do the list thing. Just be there at 6:00am Sun. If you're faster, doesn't matter, make your own bunch. #RideRNP

[JoTheBuilder]

No need to do the list thing.

Spoilsport

[Stuart]

Weather looking dodgy at best. I'm out for RNP - now a Waterfall C28 starter, unless it's raining.

[Strawburger]

Any thoughts on this Sunday?

Was thinking of doing it solo: middies to fasties pace but would enjoy some company!

[JoTheBuilder]

I'm up for an RNP ride this Sunday but what time do we usually get back to the cafe? I have to be back by 10am.

Is going in at Audley quicker than going in at Waterfall or vice versa?

[Stuart]

Waterfall in is faster (less climbing). Not that I'll be there.

[jonboy]

I'm up for an RNP ride this Sunday but what time do we usually get back to the cafe? I have to be back by 10am.

Is going in at Audley quicker than going in at Waterfall or vice versa?

Jo - whatever way I go I normally arrive back around 9:30am (often link up with the C28s).

I'd say you'd make it back by 10am pretty comfortably with your current fitness but this depends on the speed of the slowest rider and whether you commit to waiting for them.

On a good day (and if you didn't stop) you could even be back just after 9am (92kms @ 30kph average).

J

[timothy_clifford]

On a good day (and if you didn't stop) you could even be back just after 9am (92kms @ 30kph average).

Throwing down a challenge? Go for it Jo!

[JoTheBuilder]

Might stick to Waterfall...

[Strawburger]

FYI my RNP rides (solo) start at 6:30 and I always make it back by 10am (96km).

10am is doable in a small group

[Strawburger]

Ps I'm up for a RNP ride tomorrow if anyone is keen

[Nozzle]

Yep. I'm somewhat keen. Will aim to be there for 6am

[Strawburger]

Sorry noel, only just saw the message .

Did you get out?

[Nozzle]

Sorry noel, only just saw the message .

Did you get out?

Nope. Opted for a sleep in and a ride with the wife. Still carrying an injury that I'm going to rest for a bit.

[Dougie]

Anyone doing RNP on Sunday?

[Anthony K]

I am keen, weather permitting.

[paul]

I'm in.
Are you thinking K.D. Dougie?
Paul

[Dougie]

I'm in.
Are you thinking K.D. Dougie?
Paul

Hi Paul. Yes I need the training. 100km with climbing is about the money for Uncle Ken. 6am from the Café we can decide the IN/OUT on the way.
All weather dependent of course.

ps I have your jersey in my car. chat later
cheers

Douglas

[Michele Wood]

Hi Dougie,

I'm in weather permitting....though what is K.D.?

Michele W

[Anthony K]

I am out. Back injured again.

[Nozzle]

I'm in assuming weather is good.

[Dougie]

Hi Dougie,

I'm in weather permitting....though what is K.D.?

Michele W

KD = Ken Dinnerville. The lunatic road race I have entered. You know the one I came last in, last year.

[Dougie]

I am out. Back injured again.

Bugger!

[rtb]

Sunday 6th April: 28's welcome the early morning sun return with a RNP ride,
Feel can't keep up with regular RNP riders then this is the ride for you,
A longer tougher ride than Waterfall so build endurance and strength
remember daylight savings ends so wind clocks back 1 hr
Start ride with RNP regulars and as group decide when to do our pace
A no drop ride so wait for puncture, and at top/bottom of hills
Weather dependent of course,
anyone interested

[JoTheBuilder]

I'm planning a couple of Kurnell loops after RNP on Sunday if anyone is interested...

[Dougie]

Sunday 6th April: 28's welcome the early morning sun return with a RNP ride,
Feel can't keep up with regular RNP riders then this is the ride for you,
A longer tougher ride than Waterfall so build endurance and strength
remember daylight savings ends so wind clocks back 1 hr
Start ride with RNP regulars and as group decide when to do our pace
A no drop ride so wait for puncture, and at top/bottom of hills
Weather dependent of course,
anyone interested

most likely in

[adam]

Yep. Looks like I'll be in too.

[brendan h]

I'm in. And Jo, I might do Kurnell aswell depending on how I feel

[JoTheBuilder]

Flat tyre as I'm walking out. Sorry guys. Will stick to Waterfall.

[Tod511]

Is anyone doing RNP tomorrow. I am game if there are sufficient numbers.

[andrewm]

Maybe. Would like a bunch.

[p_mayson]

Yes - will be at the cafe at 6am

[brendan h]

yes, will be there

[Dougie]

Subject to weather I will be doing RNP tomorrow morning. 6am from the Marrick.
Cheers Dougie

[jcaley]

RNP tomorrow with Bro waterfall in preferred

[jonboy]

I'll be hitting RNP at 6am with visions of Stanwell Tops if I can control my beer consumption tonight.

Middies pace +/- 5%.

[jonboy]

I'm planning another RNP venture tomorrow at 6am.

Might go to Stanwell Tops.

For the return leg it might include a dollop of The Wall for sweetness and that extra tang.

Someone pray to one of your Gods to keep the rain away - please. I'm over it.

[Nozzle]

Any takers for RNP tomorrow?? I'm looking to have a easy(ish) reintroduction to some hills tomorrow. If there are peeps riding tomorrow I'll join. Otherwise I might do a solo run or wuss out and just do middies.

Cheers,
Noel

[Stuart]

RNP on Sunday 5th. Waterfall in. C28's. any takers?

[JoTheBuilder]

Yup. I reckon I'll come along Stuart.

Can I start a list?

[Stuart]

Allow me C28's pace people.

1. Stuart
2. Joanna

[Philip]

Allow me C28's pace people.

1. Stuart
2. Joanna
3. Philip

[jonboy]

If I can get up early enough with clocks going forward.
1. Stuart
2. Joanna
3. Philip
4. John H

[Matt T]

Ok, I'm in - see you soon

[JoTheBuilder]

Might stick to Waterfall

[Andrew_Harvey]

Hi guys. Am in for RNP tomorrow morning 19th Oct 6am. Hope you are too.
AH

[davew]

Hi All,

My name is Dave, I'm interested in joining the club and wondering if there was a ride planned for next Sunday I could join? I've not done a huge amount of bunch riding so the c25's seems like the best place to start?

Regards
Dave

[marc2131]

Hi Dave
Todd and I will be taking the C25 and C28 groups out next Sunday. We'd prefer if you are paid up member of cycling Australia, for insurance reasons. But give us a try anyway. The groups are well disciplined and predictable. We have a no drop policy for the 25s.
Regards
Marc

[davew]

Thanks Marc,

Where / When do you meet?

Regards
Dave

[marc2131]

We meet at the open space / forecourt area next to the Post Office Cafe, Marrickville Rd. We meet just before 6.30 am. We leave at 6.30 sharp, no exceptions. See u there.

[Stuart]

Note that next Sunday is the 'gong ride so Waterfall rides are unlikely to be on given the amount of riders that will be on the route. See this thraed for details >> http://www.dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4623

Also Dave, please see the club's website for details on all our rides >> http://www.dhbc.org.au/bicycle-club/road.html

Ride Start Point >> http://www.dhbc.org.au/bicycle-club/rid ... point.html

[davew]

Thanks Stuart,

No worries, I'll join the next weekend then

Regards
Dave

[JoTheBuilder]

Anyone up for a C28's RNP ride on Sunday leaving the cafe at 6am?

I don't mind whether we do in at Audley or in at Waterfall. Majority rules.

[Stuart]

I'm in Jo.

[Anthony K]

Very trmpted

[jonboy]

I'm in weather permitting but my final destination is Wombarra for a family lunch. I'll probably detour to Garie beach + extra kms along the way.

[Stuart]

I could be out. Have just received word of Sat night b'day drinks for a friend. If I'm not there, leave without me.

[Stuart]

I'm definitely out.

[JoTheBuilder]

Bit too much rain on the way for me. Enjoy!

[Anthony K]

Mmmmm. Rain. Yes. Plenty of that. Wettest trip to Waterfall and back I have had for quite a while.

[Stuart]

Anyone doing RNP tomorrow - 30th Nov?

[canthes]

yes I'm doing RNP tomorrow, leaving at 6am
Cam

[raph]

I'll be here at 6am for RNP too.
Raph

[Stuart]

Sunday 7th Dec I'll be doing RNP at a real C28's pace. Audley in Waterfall out.

[Stuart]

bump: Jo & I are definitely starters for the C28 pace RNP ride tomorrow 7th Dec at 6:00am. Audley in Waterfall out. 95 k's. Mix up your riding, come to RNP. Back to Marrickville by approx. 10:00

[jcaley]

Bro & I are planning to come

[Stuart]

Sun 14th Dec: RNP C28's Waterfall in, Audley out, 6:00am start. Another opportunity for Waterfall C28 riders to do RNP; this time the easier way!

[timothy_clifford]

Sun 14th Dec: RNP C28's Waterfall in, Audley out, 6:00am start. Another opportunity for Waterfall C28 riders to do RNP; this time the easier way!

Computer, define "oxymoron"?

[Stuart]

Computer, define "oxymoron"?

Definitely "easier" going north than south. Slightly less climbing and NO Artillery hill

[Stuart]

I'll even do a start list for Sun 14th Dec 6:00am C28's pace Waterfall in:

1. Stuart
2. Trouty

[timothy_clifford]

I've never: a) ridden this way through RNP; b) ridden through RNP in a group

1. Stuart
2. Trouty
3. timothy.clifford (leave pass pending)

[paul L]

I'm keen, hope it's dry by then.

[Stuart]

Looking good for tomorrow's C28's RNP. See you at the square for a 6:00am roll out.

[John Mason]

I'll come as far as Waterfall, John

[timothy_clifford]

I'm out...

[Stuart]

Sun 28th Dec C28 pace 6:00am at the square RNP Audley in Waterfall out. 90k's 4 hours or so.

[Stuart]

Great ride today if a bit swift for this rider. Thanks to all those that came along.

[kiwiames]

Is anyone up for an extended RNP this Sunday 18th ? I'm yet to ride the infamous 'Wall' and need to do it before the Alpine Classic. My thinking is in at Audley - Garie Beach - Otford - then the Wall etc. I've convinced Mark L for it - i'm sure there would be others who are interested, esp the Alpine ppl. Any further extensions welcome to.

[raph]

Sound good to me!*

*provided it is at no more than 28+ / middies pace

[Dave_Ranx]

you know im keen!.

[p_mayson]

Hi Amy,

Yep - I'm keen.

Cheers
Paul

[humanbeing]

What time?

[p_mayson]

Amy? Any chance we can start at 5:30am? If not, 6am should be OK

[kiwiames]

Hey Paul - 5.30 is fine by me - If there is an extended group then majority rules on 5.30 or 6.

Aiming to go as far as Scarborough / Coledale - Which means we also get to ride the nasty piece of work BALD HILL.

Climbs: Artillery - Garie Beach - Otford - down to Scarbrough-ish turnaround - Bald Hill, The Wall and out via Waterfall Hill.

I think 140km ish and a bit over 2,000m climbing. I could be wrong, we'll find out at the end.

Steep Hill Sunday

[p_mayson]

Sounds brutal... I'm keen