To use a video game parlance I had like 12% life force remaining by the time we got there...jasonc wrote:hey comedian - am looking at averaging 30km/h this year, then getting the train back
36km/h - no thanks
Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Wal42 » Sat Aug 11, 2012 1:57 pm
The return trip I intend to just do the sight seeing relaxed ride back, via the same route but just looky looky on the way back.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby HiChris » Sat Aug 11, 2012 5:09 pm
I'm with Comedian, if you're gonna push the pace on the way down, get public transport home or else remember lots of fluid and food!
This year I'm the domestique for my wife as it will be her first 100k ride, no way she's gonna ride back so it's the train for us.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby jasonc » Sat Aug 11, 2012 9:44 pm
Wal - I think your "maybe as high as 30" will probably too quick for my "30"Wal42 wrote:I'm riding down & back, not taking the modern racer (couldn't be bothered with all the serious 'expert' racer types), so I'll either ride the Repco retro or the single speed, so I'll probably look to average mid to high 20kph range (maybe even as high as 30kph), but not much more than that, so if anyone is looking for a more relaxed ride down (warning I don't stop at refreshment stops on the way down, as I carry enough supplies onboard), give us a hoy, even if you just want to do the down & go back another way.
The return trip I intend to just do the sight seeing relaxed ride back, via the same route but just looky looky on the way back.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Ozzroo » Sun Aug 19, 2012 1:42 pm
I am taking the single although we have a mini group with work and guessing
we may be across different speed categories.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby clydesmcdale » Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:00 pm
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby jasonc » Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:25 am
i have a garmin edge 500, how the hell do i do that? (am not aiming for 3 hours though)clydesmcdale wrote:Registered, downloaded the map, edited on bikeroutetoaster for a 3hr finish, uploaded to the new Garmin Edge 500. All set.
EDIT: mapity map map map
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1305268
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Wal42 » Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:57 pm
jasonc wrote:
Wal - I think your "maybe as high as 30" will probably too quick for my "30"
I don't think that will be the case mate, I'm riding the Vertex (which is a very early 80's model) it's 2x6 speed downtube shifting, I think there'll be a few of us on retro bikes riding as a pack, but we don't mind what you ride as long as you have a friendly attitude, we're more interested in having a good time whilst riding not breaking land speed records or trying to prove that we're the 'big fish', the plan is to stop at the pub near that touristy park place (owned by the movie company) & maybe have a counter lunch but definitely a beer or 2 (light beer of course) before a gentle trip back to Brissie.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby jasonc » Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:25 am
thanks Wal - am definitely contemplating itWal42 wrote:jasonc wrote:
Wal - I think your "maybe as high as 30" will probably too quick for my "30"
I don't think that will be the case mate, I'm riding the Vertex (which is a very early 80's model) it's 2x6 speed downtube shifting, I think there'll be a few of us on retro bikes riding as a pack, but we don't mind what you ride as long as you have a friendly attitude, we're more interested in having a good time whilst riding not breaking land speed records or trying to prove that we're the 'big fish', the plan is to stop at the pub near that touristy park place (owned by the movie company) & maybe have a counter lunch but definitely a beer or 2 (light beer of course) before a gentle trip back to Brissie.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby clydesmcdale » Fri Aug 31, 2012 12:34 pm
Ok... have done it multiple times. Essentially your telling the Garmin that last you did it, you did it at the pace you’ve set and you want your Virtual Partner to set the selected pace.jasonc wrote:i have a garmin edge 500, how the hell do i do that? (am not aiming for 3 hours though)clydesmcdale wrote:Registered, downloaded the map, edited on bikeroutetoaster for a 3hr finish, uploaded to the new Garmin Edge 500. All set.
EDIT: mapity map map map
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1305268
I've set mine to 3hrs, but I doubt i'll get there. More likely a 30km/h ride for me.
- Go to this link http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1305268and download a gpx or trs of the map onto your PC
- Go to http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/
- Click on Course creator
- You’ll now see a google map
- On the right of screen in the OPTIONS box, set your desired speed on flat and climbing speed, click SAVE SETTINGS
- Click the COURSES tab at the top of screen
- Browse to the location of your gpx or trs file and click the upload button
- This will take you back to the google map, now with your route tracked start to finish
- Click the SUMMARY tab at the top of screen
- Read the Course Details to see your Estimated Time and some other details
- If you want to go faster or slower you’ll need to go back to the MAP screen and adjust your speed then re-upload your course.
- Once you’ve got your speed and time where you want it in the SUMMARY screen, name your course and download to your desired format. In my case tcx for use with the Garmin Edge 500
- Plug your Garmin into the PC
- Browse to the NewFiles folder
- Copy and paste your course into this folder
- Disconnect the Garmin from your PC
- Once disconnected, turn the Garmin on. It will start converting the file from NewFiles into FIT course files
- Once the conversion is complete they should appear under COURSES on the Garmin
- Then edit the name to what you want it to appear if you so desire.
- Then start the course as usual when you go for the ride.
Although I haven’t done it, I think you can do all this in Garmin Connect also.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Wazza » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:18 am
Just registered for the ride. Does that mean 2 'Raturday Retro Riders' confirmed? Munga, Pentland, Vaeske & Digger time to step upWal42 wrote:jasonc wrote:
Wal - I think your "maybe as high as 30" will probably too quick for my "30"
I don't think that will be the case mate, I'm riding the Vertex (which is a very early 80's model) it's 2x6 speed downtube shifting, I think there'll be a few of us on retro bikes riding as a pack, but we don't mind what you ride as long as you have a friendly attitude, we're more interested in having a good time whilst riding not breaking land speed records or trying to prove that we're the 'big fish', the plan is to stop at the pub near that touristy park place (owned by the movie company) & maybe have a counter lunch but definitely a beer or 2 (light beer of course) before a gentle trip back to Brissie.
Wazza
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Wazza » Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:43 am
Fellow Rats,
A work colleague is going to join us for the run down to Broadbeach. Please go easy on him as he doesn't understand 'Steel' so he will be on Scott Addict.
Group for the coast:
Wal
Digger
Digger #2
Waz
The Elf (my mate)
anymore?
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Crawf » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:39 am
Has anyone every been at the very, very front? What happens up there?
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby jasonc » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:47 am
jasonc (my bike isn't steel either - it's not even a bent bar)Wazza wrote:Has anyone seen their rider's kit yet?
Fellow Rats,
A work colleague is going to join us for the run down to Broadbeach. Please go easy on him as he doesn't understand 'Steel' so he will be on Scott Addict.
Group for the coast:
Wal
Digger
Digger #2
Waz
The Elf (my mate)
anymore?
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby jasonc » Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:48 am
my understand is the group right at the front last year (time of around 2:39) got a police motorbike escort all the way doneCrawf wrote:Has anyone every been at the very, very front? What happens up there?
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby Crawf » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:26 am
VIP's or just first in best possi?jasonc wrote:my understand is the group right at the front last year (time of around 2:39) got a police motorbike escort all the way doneCrawf wrote:Has anyone every been at the very, very front? What happens up there?
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby PawPaw » Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:41 am
I'm told there's an assortment of self styled VIPs in the first 30-50, who will diss you if you try and elbow your way into their rows.Crawf wrote:VIP's or just first in best possi?
Anyone who looks fit and can handle a bike can get in behind them and not get hassled. There's up to 120 in the first group, they get the police escort and right of way through many of the traffic lights. I don't know how much the police escort dictates speed, and I understand there's a pecking order on who is allowed towards the front of the pack.
Getting on this group is supposed to be easier and safer than starting up to 10 minutes behind it - big pack = big suck.
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
Postby jasonc » Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:04 am
during the week next week, i'll do the riverloop twice, maybe coot-tha once
long weekend next weekend, thinking of 2 rides - saturday and monday. then just cruise to work tuesday to friday
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Re: Brisbane to Gold Coast ride
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Postby jasonc » Fri Sep 21, 2012 2:34 pm
got one of those for another event - would that have been the coot-tha challenge?Le Velo wrote:Oh and a free Out riding door hanger
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