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2012 Alpine Sufferfest
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby NotFlyingScot » Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:56 pm
bmxbandito wrote:DID ANYONE WITNESS SANDY THROW OUT HIS ALDI SEE THROUGH BARE ASS BIBS. Need to know so I can take real dark sunnies
Long time since the Aldi bibs saw the light of day


May have to take a run down to see you about some additional wardrobe for the trip in any case.
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby leximack » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:32 am
chucky better hide his compact cranks or he is in deep trouble





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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby Chuck » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:45 am
leximack wrote:chucky better hide his compact cranks or he is in deep trouble![]()
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No reference made to compacts Donny


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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby Chuck » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:58 am
bmxbandito wrote:Will be tagging along so who needs a lift. 27 tooth cassettes and plastic frames can go in someone else's car
I pass the criteria



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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby eon » Fri Feb 10, 2012 12:59 pm
Chuck wrote:leximack wrote:chucky better hide his compact cranks or he is in deep trouble![]()
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No reference made to compacts DonnyHe did stipulate about cassette size though, so I guess you won't be getting a lift with him
yeahhh "Mr keep it in the big ring".... Didnt you have a 42 large chainring when we went to jenolan..

No plastic fantastic here apart from the bar and post... i'm hiding my uhmmm gadget garmin in me pocket and i'm gonna lie and say i have a 21 casette...


any clip on rear flaps that suit the soloist ? prob ones that clip on the calipers.. i have a topeak but only suits round seatposts...
stickgc wrote:I might just offer to drive the support vehicle for you guys Thankfully it's all wheel drive.
i volunteer as a second driver... you need to be fresh for the climbs Greg..
although i take absolutely no responsibility, as my right foot has a mind of its ownn

ohh wait .. Liberty or Evo ??

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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby leximack » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:33 pm
Chuck wrote:leximack wrote:chucky better hide his compact cranks or he is in deep trouble![]()
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No reference made to compacts DonnyHe did stipulate about cassette size though, so I guess you won't be getting a lift with him
28 on the back rules me out, but i have 54 on the front, maybe it will make up for it and cancel each other out



And chucky this is bandito were talking about, he will remove those compact cranks faster than you can say "compact cranks"




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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby stickgc » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:39 pm
Chuck wrote:leximack wrote:chucky better hide his compact cranks or he is in deep trouble![]()
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No reference made to compacts Donny..
Bandito can't even bring himself to type the word "compact"

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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby stickgc » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:43 pm
eon wrote:i volunteer as a second driver... you need to be fresh for the climbs Greg..
although i take absolutely no responsibility, as my right foot has a mind of its ownn
ohh wait .. Liberty or Evo ??
Since the Spizman's coming I'll probably be taking the noisy one. That's if I'm driving... we'll have to sort out what cars we have to choose from I guess. There's 8 of us going so there's going to be a bit of stuff to pack in.
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby eon » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:47 pm
stickgc wrote:taking the noisy one
lol... wwwwwhhssspsstchtchtchcthss.

my mode of transport will be a civic hatch. The 4x4 with the kids seats needs to stay with the wifey.
would prefer to hitch ( will not bring garmin and 27 if I have to ) and pitch in for petrol if possible.


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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby stickgc » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:54 pm
eon wrote:lol... wwwwwhhssspsstchtchtchcthss.
Gesundheit

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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby leximack » Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:56 pm
28 day forecast for snowy mountain region shows rain, rain and more rain
If you beleive in a higher being better start praying for a few days good weather



If you beleive in a higher being better start praying for a few days good weather


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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby aeroslave » Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:13 pm
Mine is default...only one vehicle in the fam. That means I need to hitch a ride and of course will share petrol expenses....
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby NotFlyingScot » Fri Feb 17, 2012 6:07 pm
Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/150140967
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/150140967
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby Old and Rusty » Fri Feb 17, 2012 8:02 pm
NotFlyingScot wrote:Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/150140967
Sheesh you didn't short change yourself when you picked a hill!
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby eon » Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:46 pm
NotFlyingScot wrote:Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/150140967
nice one Sandy !!!
here's one i did a couple of weeks ago . would this do ???

http://app.strava.com/activities/3881611

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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby ruscook » Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:17 pm
eon wrote:NotFlyingScot wrote:Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/150140967
nice one Sandy !!!
here's one i did a couple of weeks ago . would this do ???![]()
http://app.strava.com/activities/3881611
You guys are pure masochists! They're some serious hills.

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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby NotFlyingScot » Sun Feb 19, 2012 6:15 pm
eon wrote:NotFlyingScot wrote:Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/150140967
nice one Sandy !!!
here's one i did a couple of weeks ago . would this do ???![]()
http://app.strava.com/activities/3881611
You're a glutton for punishment Ehly. Of course if I had not had to be home to buy dinner I'd have done 9 repeats on Garie Beach

Rode like a plonker this morning. Comfortable throughout, about 8th wheel under the bridge at ECR on last lap, decided to go real wide on the downhill R/hander, bloke in front decided to start braking, about 25 went past on the inside and it was all over

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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby leximack » Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:39 pm
your all SOFT
to prepare for the snowies, i went to the snowies
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/139234504



to prepare for the snowies, i went to the snowies






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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby stickgc » Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:02 pm
NotFlyingScot wrote:Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
Stuff riding up hills, my training for the Snowies now consists of trying to find a good jacket for the expected wet weather


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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby leximack » Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:32 pm
stickgc wrote:NotFlyingScot wrote:Only two weeks to go. Time to start pointing the bike uphill occasionally in preparation. Steady repeats on Garie Beach Rd. this afternoon as a starter.
Stuff riding up hills, my training for the Snowies now consists of trying to find a good jacket for the expected wet weatherThe light weight one I took last year just didn't cut it when we came down Falls Creek
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Re: 2012 Alpine Sufferfest
Postby stickgc » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:19 pm
A week to go gents
Current form guide;
Ehly- Training hard, fit, fast. Completely mad. Loves being in the hurtbox.
Lou- Rides up and down hills with Ehly, so must be at least slightly mad.
Spiza- Spent the last month drinking coffee. Hasn't slept since. Doesn't ride Cervelo, but still dangerous.
Donny- Rides Cervelo, but might be taking the Giant. Still in with a chance.
Chuck- Aiming to smash all the Strava KOMs. The mention of Strava and Garmin will put him ahead of Bandito.
Sandy- At home in cold, wet conditions. The one to watch when it comes to "carb loading" at the pub.
BMXBandito- Hardman, fit, but completely mad. Rides a Cervelo, but likely to turn up on a fixie.
Greg- Training consists of remembering the one hill he's ever ridden up and eating chocolate.




Current form guide;
Ehly- Training hard, fit, fast. Completely mad. Loves being in the hurtbox.
Lou- Rides up and down hills with Ehly, so must be at least slightly mad.
Spiza- Spent the last month drinking coffee. Hasn't slept since. Doesn't ride Cervelo, but still dangerous.
Donny- Rides Cervelo, but might be taking the Giant. Still in with a chance.
Chuck- Aiming to smash all the Strava KOMs. The mention of Strava and Garmin will put him ahead of Bandito.
Sandy- At home in cold, wet conditions. The one to watch when it comes to "carb loading" at the pub.
BMXBandito- Hardman, fit, but completely mad. Rides a Cervelo, but likely to turn up on a fixie.
Greg- Training consists of remembering the one hill he's ever ridden up and eating chocolate.

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