Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby find_bruce » Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:08 pm
Ended up with 98.9 km for me, but wasn't about to do 1.1 km around the block to bring up 3 figures. 1,626m climbed, max speed of 80 km/h on Roseville bridge.
Thought I was a legend for being able to ride home strongly, then I turned across the wind
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:19 pm
The Thai "coffee shop" at the top of the McCarrs Creek Rd is a popular congregation point for (a) parking and (b) water. Go around the building on the right side of the stairs and there's a tap there. Something to keep in mind for the next time.
Mona Vale road/Ryde Road all the way to Macquarie Uni was fun, though. Every coffee shop in St Ives was flooded with lycra, but I didn't stop.
Claire needs to ride competitively (PM me and I'll introduce you to the LACC Women's Development squad). I haven't seen too many guys take hills like she does. I think she actually enjoys them. Sick, sick woman.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby isabella24 » Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:56 pm
The scenery going through Akuna Bay was fantastic and a new experience for me, so a great suggestion Bruce.
Yes, BFV, in a perverse way I do love going up hills - it's the only way I stand a chance of keeping up with the rest of you!
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Johnj » Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:22 pm
Bruce expressed surprise at the mix of Weinmann Delta brakes, Suntour shifters, Adamas front derailleur, 7-speed 105 rear derailleur, 8-speed 600 wheels and Sugino cranks on my bike but the Mobile Junk Pile™ performed flawlessly.
Bruce and I benefitted from the incredible tailwind and I was home a bit after 12.30. My wife went to a movie and I had a sleep.
Hmmm, do you think there's something wrong with this chain?
Sensible advice.
I agree, although DHBC has a a women's programme as well (including regular track training). Though LACC is probably closer to home.bigfriendlyvegan wrote:Claire needs to ride competitively (PM me and I'll introduce you to the LACC Women's Development squad). I haven't seen too many guys take hills like she does. I think she actually enjoys them. Sick, sick woman.
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby rebilda » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:42 pm
It was my annual soccer team, end of season trip. Had a good time though
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby QuangVuong » Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:04 pm
And it sounds like I need to race Claire up hills. Im not all that heavier depending on my bike
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby QuangVuong » Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:37 pm
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/blacktow ... 1030213042" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Anybody got a course mapped out for next weekend?
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby isabella24 » Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:16 pm
Hi Quang,QuangVuong wrote:Want a small retro bike Claire? Columbus Bundy with 600, and located not too far away from you. Its probably a 48cm ST, and no more than a 50cm.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/blacktow ... 1030213042" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bruce PM'd me this bike this morning... I've contacted the seller and he's getting back to me with the size. The person (his son) who rides it at the moment is 5'6' though... So i'll see what he says. Thanks for looking out for me
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby Saro28 » Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:21 pm
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I've been invited on the Rapha Gentlemens/Womens Ride so I've got to put in some more serious hills in training for what will surely be massive by my standards.
Ride safe everyone, wherever the road takes you
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:55 pm
It will fit my kids, so if you don't go for it, I might.isabella24 wrote:Hi Quang,QuangVuong wrote:Want a small retro bike Claire? Columbus Bundy with 600, and located not too far away from you. Its probably a 48cm ST, and no more than a 50cm.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/blacktow ... 1030213042" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bruce PM'd me this bike this morning... I've contacted the seller and he's getting back to me with the size. The person (his son) who rides it at the moment is 5'6' though... So i'll see what he says. Thanks for looking out for me
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Re: Weekend Retro rides_Sydney(updates)
Postby isabella24 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 8:03 am
I've got this one: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/313545373" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;QuangVuong wrote:Anybody got a course mapped out for next weekend?
Starts at Parra Park and goes:
1) Parra Park to Olympic Park via M4 cycleway
2) Olympic Park back to Parra via Parra River cycleway
3) Parra to M7 cycleway via T-way cycleway along Old Windsor Rd to Abbott rd
4) M7 cycleway back to Seven Hills Station turn-off
5) Back streets through Toongabbie, Pendle Hill, Wentworthville and Westmead to Parra Park
Finish!
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Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:41 pm
Pub ride, pub ride, pud ribe, pug rrrrrrisabella24 wrote:Yay!! 18th birthday!!! What a ride this shall be!!!
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Postby isabella24 » Wed Oct 23, 2013 7:18 pm
Well there's a pub at parra, and olympic park, and back at parra, and seven hills, and..... Oh dear!
Don't know if they are open at 7am though!
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