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Selling My Fixxie

Selling my fixxie, CHeck it here... http://fixed.org.au/forums/index.php/topic,9034.0.html and look at the latest photos I posted for pics too

King of Ballarat Series

The weekend saw the first meet of the King of Ballarat DH series. Held at Black Hill right in the heart of Ballarat, it is a race comprising of 3 short runs over 2 courses, with times added together to give an overall. Mud and cold keep the racing interesting and was cool to have so many spectators there in support for what was essentially a fun day. I managed to put in fourth overall, missing out on the podium by one spot which was filled by my mate Mike Joyce. Next round there is start of August which will be in a similar format on different tracks so if you're in the area come and check it out or even better yet give it a go!

Today Tonight

On the cathode-ray tonight (17/05), I see that tomorrow evening will see more screening of debate about Melbourne's cycling fraternity and road-users etc. Might be worth a look and give some of you out there in internet land something to think about; in terms of how cyclist and drivers can get along in harmony. Check your local guide for details!

ahem

its been 4 weeks since i've broken my arm and i've realised a number of things about me; 1: i shouldnt be allowed near ladders or hedges 2: i'm not left handed 3: i hate public transport and 95% of the people who use it and that brings me to number 4: i really like my bike. it keeps me fit and away from item 3 which ultimately makes me happy. its been 4 weeks since i've ridden on a road. thank god i have a stationary trainer and an understanding wife. only 2 more weeks until i can start physio on the wrist and hopefully not much longer until i can ride outside. that is all

bells

am i reading correctly? is it the law to have a bell on a bike? will a bell stop crazy drivers running me over? http://www.theage.com.au/national/road-safety-blitz-in-melbournes-cbd-20090511-azo8.html

Beware the - "Hunger flat"

I think it was a combination of over-confidence and lack of planning. So if you are planning a 100km + ride be preared. Route: Morrabin town hall 6.20am - Mordialoc (warm-up) - roll turnes into Frankston at 45km/h - turn left at Frankston footy ground & head into the hills (Two Bays loop) - back onto Neapean Hwy & onwards to Red Hill - turn left (at this stage I was on my own) Mornington/Flinders Rd and follow all the way down to Rosebud sign - turn right (Boneo Rd) which is a set of rolling hills into Cape Shank, then mostly flat to the Bay. Total distance 120km. I ran out of food at about the 80km mark and endured the ultimate in bicycle shame "The Sagwagon" or in this case "The wife pick-up." Lesson learnt!

drew eats it!

B-Grade's race today. Coppock, fresh from competing in Western Australia, made his intentions clear when he pressured the 32 riders in the bunch straight out of the box, causing quite a few riders to be unceremoniously dropped in the early stages of the race. Coppock, who has spent the last 12 months focussing on the ironman triathlons in preparation for the upcoming New Zealand rounds, then attacked again and was out on his own for quite a while, which was dangerous enough, but once he was joined by the powerhouse that is big Darren Henneken and the wily and experienced Phil Tehan and Drew MacDonald, the peloton did its level best to work hard and bring the� break back; but with two experienced time triallers in Coppock and Henneken riding at a tempo that no-one could match, it was 'game over' for the chasers. Towards the end of the race, MacDonald drifted back to the peloton, and in the mad rush into the final straight he and another rider crashed and both fell heavily; riders dodging left and right in an effort not to join the fallen. In the end, Coppock easily took the win, well clear of the valiant Tehan and Henneken, taking the strongest of possible wins.

2010 giant launch

last night myself and ali went to giant HQ to check out the new 2010 range. it turned out to be a good night we were taken through the range by luc gilmore and jo hall,we are excited about the new range with exception of the new mash yuk!!! go online when you get the chance they look really good. thanks to giant for the nibbles and beer.got to meet Daniel mcpherson really nice guy loves riding as much as we do.

tour de boring

is it just me or is the tour this year as boring as shit? the lance show i would like to know what he is on. i want to see contador kick his arse. and cadel you had the chance to go to another team, and you stayed with a team that was never going to give you the help that you needed! i just hope that it picks up in the mountains