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Originally Posted by mrkott3r
Sorry to throw the cat among the pigeons, if there wasnt a helmet law in Aus I wouldn't wear one. (unless racing or mtn biking). I just dont really see the point in them. And I want to let my hair run free
Turned up at the XC course one morning without and though, no worries never used to wear one. 10 pedal strokes later is was fearing for the safety of my noggin and crafting something out of zip ties and banana leaves! |
Originally Posted by jock
anyone doing the victoria big ride?
14th annual Portfolio Partners Around the Bay in a Day® on Sunday 15 October 2006. This year you have a choice of 4 distances: 1. The Legend 250km 2. ATB Challenge 210km (4 route options) 3. The Classic 100km 4. The Great Melbourne Bay Ride 42km Entries go on-line for The Legend 250km next Monday 1 May. Numbers are strictly limited to 2,000, so set yourself a reminder for Monday and be a part of the inaugural Legends ride! For full details, including entry-opening dates for all other ride distances, please visit the official event website at http://greatrides.com.au/topic.php?a=5 I mentioned it at the club last week just to see if anyone else was interested... next thing there's a mass email to all members saying I'm doing it does anyone want to join me. |
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Originally Posted by pshaw
I seem to remember a promise of a pic?
Attachment 14427 Sorry about the crappiness but Im over free picture hosting websites. Explanation to the picture: at formal and the old bloke in the middle was on of the better/cooler teachers at school. A few of us had a couple of drinks beforehand as well. - but no one was drinking at the formal because it wasnt allowed. |
I once broke Hitchys rear derailleur at 10kmh and managed to smash up the back of my helmet.
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
I kicked and screamed like a little girl when the helmet laws first came in, around 1992, mainly coz I couldn't get used to having a hot head in summer. I therefore wore my old Cinelli leather track helmet, hoping to avoid a fine. You guessed it: soon after this, I get smashed by a car, and as I'm tumbling along the road, in what seems like slow motion, I kept saying to myself, "I'm gunna hit my head. I'm gunna hit my head. I'm gunna hit my head". Luckily, it was my fat arse that smashed into the edge of the gutter, swelling it so much that I looked like one of those chimps with the pink bums. Needless to say, I've never ridden without one since. Ooo, that was a bit serious!! :p
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Originally Posted by mrkott3r
Did you actually hit your head?
I think after the next post we should leave this topic I cant the stand A&S forum. |
Originally Posted by HDTVKSS
meh, while your at it, mite as well dispose of your car seat belts and insurance, after all there only necessary in the advent of an accident :P
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
We should encourage the non-usage of helmets amongst our North American brethern. Over time, it will become a neat form of natural selection!
But I do so love those seppos! :D There, that should give him something to do tomorrow morning!กก! |
Originally Posted by Thylacine
We should encourage the non-usage of helmets amongst our North American brethern. Over time, it will become a neat form of natural selection!
But I do so love those seppos! :D
Originally Posted by mrkott3r
Sorry to throw the cat among the pigeons, if there wasnt a helmet law in Aus I wouldn't wear one. (unless racing or mtn biking). I just dont really see the point in them. And I want to let my hair run free
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Originally Posted by pshaw
No helmet laws in Bonnie Scotland! But once I started wearing a helmet over here, I just got used to it.
Turned up at the XC course one morning without and though, no worries never used to wear one. 10 pedal strokes later is was fearing for the safety of my noggin and crafting something out of zip ties and banana leaves! |
Originally Posted by Thylacine
We should encourage the non-usage of helmets amongst our North American brethern. Over time, it will become a neat form of natural selection!
But I do so love those seppos! :D |
Originally Posted by Expatriate
Banana leaves? If you'd use the peel, it would have matched the rest of your kit...
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
They're 1820g and the rims are literally just an aluminium rim with a carbon fairing glued on. Not a bad choice for the flats or rollies, but don't think they're anywhere near Zipps just coz they have a bit of carbon.
Oooooh! Have you seen these?!?! http://www.mach1.fr/rims2_en.php?nom=route_magnesium *drool* 320g mountain bike rims!!!!! :eek: holly cr@p! I thought the stans were light. so what's that make my next mtb wheel set... souls + mach1 + DT Revolutions + ALU pro lock = stoopid light! 318g + 640g + 283g + 20g = 1260g Maybe an extra 30g for some rim tape... Sub 1300g wheel set. Man, thats just silly. I think I would cry if they broke though. |
Originally Posted by Thylacine
My wife gave me crap for not doing it last year, so it looks like I'm going to have to.
Might go the full idiot and do it on a 29er singlespeed. I need some motivation. OK, I'm in if you are. Providing there's no race worth doing that weekend. |
Originally Posted by Expatriate
Banana leaves? If you'd use the peel, it would have matched the rest of your kit...
Maybe you could craft one out of a coconut. |
Hey guys, does anyone know if there's going to be ANY coverage of the giro in Aus?
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250km Legend ride is 40% booked already. all 2000 spots will be gone by next payday i reckon.
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Originally Posted by jock
250km Legend ride is 40% booked already. all 2000 spots will be gone by next payday i reckon.
Or have I looked at it too much.... |
Originally Posted by jock
250km Legend ride is 40% booked already. all 2000 spots will be gone by next payday i reckon.
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Originally Posted by berny
Don't we all ;) Good to see you censored this one before 'the boss' saw it. ;)
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classic riders only do the legs from sorrento to melbourne, so there should be no clash.
Route A of the ATB dogs goes in reverse direction, route B ferries from Altona Beach to Sorrento. Dun look like there'll be too much trouble rusty. unless those heavy dual susp mtb bush wreckers sink the ferry. |
Originally Posted by Expatriate
Not sure who "The boss" is...
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Originally Posted by jock
in yankland for a month and already his brain has turned to mush :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by jock
classic riders only do the legs from sorrento to melbourne, so there should be no clash.
Route A of the ATB dogs goes in reverse direction, route B ferries from Altona Beach to Sorrento. Dun look like there'll be too much trouble rusty. unless those heavy dual susp mtb bush wreckers sink the ferry. I reckon if you go 210Kms anti-clockwise (Route B), you should get to Queenscliff before the Legends - if you are a legend, you'll be looking at your lunchbox for a while at Queenscliff....... |
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