Sandmans Cycling Blog
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Postby sandman » Sun May 30, 2010 7:59 pm
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Postby sandman » Mon May 31, 2010 1:36 pm
For the first time ever I felt a tad sick, it wasnt good.....
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Postby sandman » Fri Jun 04, 2010 1:10 pm
2c this morning when I pulled up at the gate. In this balmy weather I was expecting the boys at the gate to be out on their lounge chairs with the "Uncle Fester moon reflectors" providing a nice tan
So solo ride in today, lot of layers but warm. Different sunnies on today as the expensive ones didnt block the cool breeze causing much stabbing of eyeballs due to the cold. New Specialized shoes on today, so much nicer than the cheaper Northwaites, right cleat needs minor adjustment as the heel is kicked out too far....
Not sure if its Glorias this afternoon, depends on when i get out the door
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby zozza » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:29 pm
some may say he has been in the sun too long
Like dude
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby sandman » Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:41 am
Long time between posts but Sandman still lives....in Alice that is
So reflecting back on the last 6 months, I must say not a lot has really happened. I've participated in the Oct 2010 Masters games, yes i am 47 and fit smack into the middle of the agegroups Cant remember if I posted how it all went.. I gave the TT a miss as I hadnt spent enough time on TT Boys Trek, you really have to get used to riding one of those things before you race or you'll go out too hard and pop. Checking the results afterward for the 40km, think i could have pulled it off but we'll never know The Road race was good, 80km out to the Glenn Helen turn off from Flynn's Grave, attacked at 15km out and went with anther guy. We stayed out on our own, 700m to go, Max decides he wants to take me... oh dear, 200m out, round I came and took the gold....he's learnt not to go so early anymore
The Critt was good fun, 20mins + 1 lap. The course was excellent as it went around the council chambers and they closed some streets off. We had an attack on the first lap but that didnt last long, someone had another stab but again lacklustre... So by the end of the 2nd lap the Tarmac Pro was twitching for a blast so off it goes, sharp enough attack that no one else got on. Managed to stay away for the race and put some distance in, folks said to me afterwards it was a critt and not a TT
The street sprint was cancelled due to bad weather so the last event was the team Tri. We had the dream team supposedly, Base Commander as the runner, Deputy Base Commander as the swimmer and "The Contractor" as the cyclist. Combined age of around 140 years, like Say What ! There were 16 in our heat, I think our swimmer came out 3rd last, its tough when you see all of the other cyclists leaving and wondering whats going on. Very nasty headwind out for the 10km to the turnoff, lots of energy expensed however that's the portion I managed to reel most back. In the end only 2 were still in front, they just got away too early and the 20km wasnt long enough. We ended up winning our age category and came 3rd overall so not a bad effort. i think I managed 39.999km/hr, just under the magic 40... darn ! Sad part is a 64 year old guy beat me by 40 seconds in the TT... his name is Robert freak from Adelaide and he is known as the "Freak" as he is a seriously good all round athelete
No other racing since then, I've been tapped on the shoulder to participate in the club critts starting next week but I'm not sure if I'll go. The rides to and from work are getting fun, the heat out on Hatt road is up over 40 again in the arvo, mornings at 5:30am have been around 23c so definately lots of fluids needed. Been riding up to the Tropic of Capricorn a bit as at least there is a rise to get up and always a strong headwind ont he way back so 53-12/13 simulates a bit of climbing.
So whats in store this year, think I will go to the Barclay challenge again in Tennant Creek as its inter club so you get to meet new folks. No masters on this year as its every 2nd year in Alice so maybe its time to do some interstate riding.
Bought a little red v8 Dato to go and play in and tinker with, has been fun but I do love riding the Specialized. With all the TDU hype I've been perusing BikeExchange for a new Specialized but the ones I have are just peachy, maybe some new carbon wheels from Chainreaction, who knows
So thats it for now, been facebooking instead of the forums but since NTFS poked me to see if I was still alive, I thought I'd come give a post.....
Long live the BIG RING !
Sandman in Alice
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby sandman » Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:02 pm
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Postby mikesbytes » Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:35 pm
In the TT, what was your average speed? How did it compare with the winners average speed?
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Postby sandman » Mon Jan 24, 2011 2:45 pm
The field in the road race was reasonably strong and for the distance I couldnt go on my own. When one of the other guys said he'd hae a go in going with me I thought we'd have a chance. We actually beat the 30-44 group, I was in the 45-49. Max the guy riding with me needst to learn tactics and he learnt the hard way but again I've had it done to me
As for the Critt, yeah that was fun, think I took them by surprise.... I didnt think at first I could stay out but once there was a gap, they settled in and thought they could wear me down... dont get me wrong it hurt but was so well worth it
As for the TT results, I'll go find it tonight and post up
Cheers..pete
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby Chuck » Mon Jan 24, 2011 10:29 pm
Are you going down to say hi to Tom Groggin in March ?
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby master6 » Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:46 pm
A family member has just moved to Alice Springs, and we look like visiting in July or August. I am a Masters 7 road rider (60 to 65) and plan to bring a bike with me. Does the local cycling club have many regular road riders over 50, and what events might I expect to find in the July/August period.
If you can give me an up to date link I can look it up myself.
Your advice will be appreciated.
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby master6 » Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:31 am
I would like to find my track bike; sold it to some fella in Townsville in 1990.mikesbytes wrote:Don't forget your track bike Master6
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby master6 » Thu May 26, 2011 1:31 pm
Cold! Last time I was there, winter 1997, I started the car in the frosty caravan park at about 8am. It fired briefly, then refused to fire again. The drive from oil pump to distributor had sheered off. Local mechanic suggested oil to cold and thick, placing strain on pump drive.sandman wrote:App temp of 1.6 this morning, glad I drove in.....I bought some excellent cold weather gear when I was in London but I still hate riding in the cold Had to put a long sleeve fleece jersey on riding home yesterday and was still cold......ugh going to be a long and cold winter in the Alice
Hope your legs pump ok sandman
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Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby sandman » Sat May 28, 2011 10:10 am
Got to -2 overnight again, gorgeous day but max of 17 out here. Going to head out to the Tropic of Capricorn again tomorrow afternoon. Next weeks forecast shows 0c for every morning.. Nasty
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby sandman » Tue May 31, 2011 7:53 pm
Ride home was wicked, nasty winds most of the way but hammered. TT Boy got dropped and Gabe was sucking air like an 1100cfm quad pumper holly ! Awesome ride home.
Was even colder today but didnt ride, not feeling well because of Flu. Suspect I wont be in at work tomorrow, this flu is getting worse
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby sandman » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:03 am
You bet Mike.....had a coffee with him yesterday and poked him all the way....what made it sweeter was Gabe was with me when it happened, he couldnt even suck his wheel. 12 months ago Gabe couldnt ride over 30km/hr, he hung on when I went through the gap at 50 the other day and he's getting stronger, need to start using some race tactics with this lad as I dont wanna get dropped but I wont tell him thatmikesbytes wrote:TT Boy got dropped....
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Re: Sandmans Cycling Blog
Postby sandman » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:27 am
So an adjustment of the skull cap ie: pull it down so the elastic is across the brow, magically the major part of the pain disappeared instantly. Wow, such a HUGE difference !
While the ride was still cool the last 5km were a total relief ! I can still feel a lingering level of pressure across the forehead but I suspect that will go away after a while.
Have ridden for many years but this is a first for me.....
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