Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby master6 » Wed Dec 25, 2013 7:47 pm
After 2 days off, I am keen to go.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Dec 26, 2013 12:58 pm
EDIT: We had one more rider than the RBWR had yesterday !!!!
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Fri Dec 27, 2013 1:23 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby master6 » Thu Jan 02, 2014 1:46 pm
Weather conditions at Dodges Ferry were breezy at 9am, and the decision delivered by the DictatorPaulB was "Fingerpost Rd and Richmond".
The ride became a real blast by the time we reached Sorell, a detour was required to allow workmen to right an electricity pole that was on a lean due to wind conditions, and we reconfigured the ride plans due to a severe side wind on the Tasman highway. Shark Point Rd was a safer option, so we thought, however as we left the protection of the township we found ourselves battling at 9kph on a slight downhill section. Swinging into Penna Rd (parallel to Tasman Highway) we would have patted ourselves on the back over our decision to avoid the highway, however it was not possible as the handlebars called for two hands. Electricity wires along Penna rd were blowing "full swing" over the roadway, and at that point our only interest in cycling was to get ourselves home safely. Bureau of Meteorology reports show a wind speed of 100kph at nearby Hobart Airport during the morning.
Coffee back at Dodges Ferry Bakery was excellent, as one would expect, knowing their connection to famed big brother, Richmond Bakery.
Home, sweet home.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Wed Jan 08, 2014 2:21 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Jan 09, 2014 4:57 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Sat Jan 11, 2014 7:30 pm
Phew... 133 Kms. Another great ride completed Think I will have tomorrow off the bike !!!
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby redheeler » Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:44 am
132 kms and Gran Fondo 1, under my belt on Saturday. Out again Sunday for a short 65.6 kms and again today with 60.2 kms.
The weather is too perfect not to get out and enjoy the bike.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:46 pm
Yep, and after the recent difficult weather conditions... mainly wind... it is great to have some great cycling facilitating weatherredheeler wrote: The weather is too perfect not to get out and enjoy the bike.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Mon Jan 13, 2014 3:55 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:45 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby 2wheels_mond » Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:57 pm
Sounds like someone getting himself ready for the Wellington Challenge, nudge nudge wink wink.Paul B wrote:Come along they said... it's an easy ride they said... So I came along, but I did not sign up for hill climb hell !!!! However, there were hills and climb them we did, the descents made it worth the effort.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Jan 16, 2014 1:22 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Jan 23, 2014 1:35 pm
Red Heeler made it along though... and that changed the dynamic. I think she should change her name to Red Strava, since she seems to know the start and finish point of every Strava segment in the area... and aims for a PR every time out. So after yesterday at Richmond, I was looking for an easy ride, however, keeping up with Red Strava (AKA "The Steamroller") rendered that option unavailable on the selection screen. So Master 6 and I hung on to her wheel while at times I yelled abuse... err... encouragement to spur her on. Seemed to work as she recorded a few PR's. Having said that, there was a small matter of a KOM reclaiming which I had in the back of my mind, and, set about successfully rectifying that little anomaly.
The course was very easy today in as much as there were very few hills. And, it was a welcome relief from the hell for leather tempo which signifies the Richmond ride. From Dodges we passed through Sorell, onto Cambridge and Seven Mile Beach and around the TT course at the back of the airport. Coffee was enjoyed at the Dodges Ferry Bakery Great work today by Red Strava and Master 6... and, we do it all again next week !!!
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby master6 » Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:10 pm
Lewishan Scenic Drive was, well, as usual, scenic, and predictably the scene of a visious strava assault by Dictator PB.
The group of seven , as would be expected, regrouped for arrival at Dodges Ferry Bakery, with 58 km on the clock.
Todays field of seven was a record for DFTBR, and several enquiries suggest that next Thursday could see a field of ten or more.
An enjoyable chat over coffee produced the usual debates, observations, and B.S.
We thrive on the B.S.
PaulB has been muted this week
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Feb 06, 2014 5:45 pm
So off we set, Andrew T, Red Heeler (AKA Red Strava), and yours truly. The early pace was set by the Steamroller (AKA Red Heeler), Andrew and I sat back while she strutted her stuff and a sensible pace was maintained through to Sorell. Around Penna to Midway point and over the causeway where we all set some pretty solid Strava times. Cambridge through to Tunnel Hill where we paused and considered the options... I was keen for Grasstree but Andrew suggested Mt Romney... so up we went. Yesterday apparently, Andrew had indulged in a fish consumption frenzy worthy of the courts of King Henry VIII, and was faced with the choice of fat accumulation or bicycle torture... clearly bike torture was the choice and his penance was witnessed by his innocent companions.
With Romney conquered it was back through Cambridge through to Seven Mile Beach, around the TT circuit back to Midway Point and down through Penna. Keen for some more ks, Andrew T and Paul B continued on to Brinktop around to Sorell and back to Dodges Ferry Bakery for a well earned coffee. Red Heeler had decided against the last segment and headed back early... unfortunately someone forgot to advise her to meet us back at the bakery... so me and T shared the coffee and recollection of our incredible exploits And who should make a guest appearance ???? Master 6 !!! Obviously had heard about the ride and came to congratulate the all conquering heroes
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:33 pm
Those famous words, "we will just take it easy today" were uttered, and as usual, turned out to be complete nonsense as a solid pace was set and maintained on the return run to Primrose and Lewisham.
Over the usual great coffee, Brian and I conversed around the usual bicycle related topics while we both agreed that today's ride had been a nice solid hit out after yesterdays RACE at Richmond. Hopefully Brian will be back for another run soon.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Feb 20, 2014 4:15 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby master6 » Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:50 pm
Time to increase your appearance money offer to redheelerPaul B wrote:.. I was the only one to show up today.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:23 pm
Back at Dodges Ferry the usual coffee was consumed, discussions held etc. Looking forward to next week and hopefully a few of our non-regular riders to make an appearance !
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby redheeler » Thu Feb 27, 2014 7:33 pm
Couldn't agree more the new Iron Creek bridge is luxury to ride on, it will be even better when all the loose gravel has gone and it has lanes marked. What's the go on the "time to increase my appearance money offer"?
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby master6 » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:10 pm
Oh!redheeler wrote: What's the go on the "time to increase my appearance money offer"?
I have let the cat out of the bag redheeler.
Our Dictator has a budget to entice participation.
Stake your claim with PaulB for appearance money.
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby Paul B » Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:39 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
Postby master6 » Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:04 pm
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Re: Dodges Ferry Bakery Thursday Ride
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