9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
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9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby yyeric » Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:19 pm
Say meeting at Stromlo Forest Park at 8AM.
From Tharwa 105km, you can see the profile of the 105km around Tidbinbilla.
Note that DBR's Junior Tour is happening on the same weekend so on the return leg, we won't actually go down to Uriarra Homestead and Three Sisters, will just come back via Cotter Road.
PS, I am sure there will be a few more rides like this from me in August, September too.
PS#2, Also, there are still heaps of volunteers needed for the DBR Junior Tour, if you are free on the weekend, put your hands up to help our with this great tour.
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby Robdog » Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:21 pm
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby HAKS » Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:31 pm
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
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Postby yyeric » Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:16 pm
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Postby lappy21 » Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:55 pm
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Postby yyeric » Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:32 pm
so anyone like to meet here we can cruise to SFP together, via bike path mainly.
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby Ross » Thu Jun 23, 2011 1:21 pm
It's only 105km (plus the commute from ANU) not sure if it would be far enough for you! You might have to do it twice!bpmhigh wrote:Count me in.
I may come along, won't know until closer to the day for sure.
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby bpmhigh » Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:37 pm
For me, it's a tough loop - the undulations and false flats really zap your legs. I did the loop a few times before going to Cairns and was alot more fatigued after it than the 140k+ sessions on the Federal Highway.
Are you or Eric doing the ITT this Sunday? I was a 99% starter until being scared off by the "inspections of helmets". I bought my Bell off Wiggle so it's missing the all important sticker.
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Postby Ross » Fri Jun 24, 2011 8:47 am
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Postby yyeric » Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:10 pm
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby lappy21 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:47 am
I did a cotter - uriarra ride on Sat and noticed signage in the area notifying the closure of Uriarra Rd on Fri, Sat and Sun of that week end due to a cycle race. So I'm not sure this ride will be doable that week end
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Postby Ross » Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:55 pm
http://canberratour.actcyclingevents.co ... ntCatId=29
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Postby lappy21 » Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:56 pm
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Postby yyeric » Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:33 pm
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby yyeric » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:28 pm
Please may we have a show of hand on the Saturday's ride thanks.
yyeric wrote:I am keen to do a ride following the Fitz's Challenge 105km version out to Tharwa. Looking at on my schedule, it looks like 9th July's the best day for me. Anyone like to come along for a relaxed ride (easy pace ) in preparation for the Fitz's this year?
Say meeting at Stromlo Forest Park at 8AM.
From Tharwa 105km, you can see the profile of the 105km around Tidbinbilla.
Note that DBR's Junior Tour is happening on the same weekend so on the return leg, we won't actually go down to Uriarra Homestead and Three Sisters, will just come back via Cotter Road.
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Postby Robdog » Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:38 pm
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby bpmhigh » Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:55 pm
8AM Stromlo?
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby HAKS » Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:29 pm
Well let you know tomorrow evening if i'm in .
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby yyeric » Fri Jul 08, 2011 7:39 am
No problems HAKS, let us know
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby HAKS » Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:15 pm
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby Ross » Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:19 pm
Frosts and windy tomorrow...no rain forecast.
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Postby yyeric » Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:09 pm
Will see you Ross at SFP
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby HAKS » Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:55 pm
No inspection, just repairs as the house & garage had dropped after all the dry weather then wet stuff last year.
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Re: 9th July 2011 - Tharwa Challenge 105 km reconnaissance
Postby yyeric » Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:19 pm
Did my first ride to Tharwa Bridge and it looks like a awesome TT course to my liking.
Will take on Ross's suggestions to go to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve for the 3km circuit next time for sure.
Wind only come to the equation from Tuggers back to City.
Thanks Ross for the tow. Would have popped a lot earlier without you.
Hope Simon you've got home without problems!
104km for me today. Tomorrow will be marshalling at the junior/women tour at SPF + photo at arvo crit.
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