The Aussie Thread- Part 4
#201
Originally Posted by jock
Excellent stuff at the track last night. Had an all-in handicap and an all-in miss'n'out handicap with about 30 riders on track. Plenty of busy moments and fast racing.
Madison looks like an interesting event. Sat in the infield with Paul and a few other dudes receiving an outline of how everything works plus a few tips as well. Can't wait to have a fling myself.
Got my handicap for the weekend wheelrace: not enough to stay away unfortunately. Guess I'll have to attack conservatively then try to run with the guns
Madison looks like an interesting event. Sat in the infield with Paul and a few other dudes receiving an outline of how everything works plus a few tips as well. Can't wait to have a fling myself.
Got my handicap for the weekend wheelrace: not enough to stay away unfortunately. Guess I'll have to attack conservatively then try to run with the guns

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Originally Posted by climbo
what is it? and distance?
Make hime work for his money.[edit]The guy I'll be really keeping an eye on is off 90m, picked up Australian Masters Rider of the Year recently and is the current sprint world champion for MMAS3. I'm hoping he's a true sprinter and won't last the distance[/edit]
#203
jeez, Grant Fraser off 95 !!
Speaking of the Madison, we could do some practice on it Tues nights. Shaw has a regular bunch down there training it seems.
Speaking of the Madison, we could do some practice on it Tues nights. Shaw has a regular bunch down there training it seems.
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Originally Posted by climbo
jeez, Grant Fraser off 95 !!
Speaking of the Madison, we could do some practice on it Tues nights. Shaw has a regular bunch down there training it seems.
Speaking of the Madison, we could do some practice on it Tues nights. Shaw has a regular bunch down there training it seems.
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I reckon a bit of madison practise would be real handy. Tuesdays aren't much good if you dislike errant javelins, wayward discus and random hammers. Thursdays are much better.
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Grant's a real chance off 95. He and richard pettigrew caught me with one lap to go last night. I don't know where dale and brad were, but I managed to stick with grant for a neat 2nd.
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massive band of storms crossing the coastal plain from Taree to Kiama ATM https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN65152.shtml
Looks like Gosford is going to come through it untouched for the second time in two days
Looks like Gosford is going to come through it untouched for the second time in two days
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Originally Posted by jock
massive band of storms crossing the coastal plain from Taree to Kiama ATM https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDN65152.shtml
Looks like Gosford is going to come through it untouched for the second time in two days
Looks like Gosford is going to come through it untouched for the second time in two days

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Sorry Expat, but usually if it looks like rain in Gosford it rains. Lots.
Weird things afoot lately.
Weird things afoot lately.
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We enjoyed the hail yesterday morning. And then the attack of the ducks.
#211
Originally Posted by jock
Grant's a real chance off 95. He and richard pettigrew caught me with one lap to go last night. I don't know where dale and brad were, but I managed to stick with grant for a neat 2nd.
OK, so Monday night sounds good. Thursday's I'll break out the shotput, the talc and dust up my lycra bibs for a new Over 35's Adcock Park record shot.
#212
Had an interview today, with a freakin' Glaswegian, needless to say we ended up at the pub after it... at 10am
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I've never had an interview go that badly
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Ducks? Magpies in camo perhaps?
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Originally Posted by jock
Ducks? Magpies in camo perhaps?
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Originally Posted by berny
Link?
Unable to link from a public libary
Last edited by crank'n; 11-30-05 at 10:19 PM.
#217
Oceanic Champs.
Elite men 4000m pursuit
Final for Third Place
3 Tim Gudsell (New Zealand) 4.35.180
4 Phillip Thuax (Australia) 4.40.840
Final for First Place
1 Jason Allen (New Zealand) 4.35.010
2 Marc Ryan (New Zealand) 4.37.970
Elite men 4000m pursuit
Final for Third Place
3 Tim Gudsell (New Zealand) 4.35.180
4 Phillip Thuax (Australia) 4.40.840
Final for First Place
1 Jason Allen (New Zealand) 4.35.010
2 Marc Ryan (New Zealand) 4.37.970
#218
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Originally Posted by pshaw
I missed it!!!!!!
I posted the pic in the thread, check out the faces of the bunch looking over at the poor sap trying to hold it together before he eats it!
I posted the pic in the thread, check out the faces of the bunch looking over at the poor sap trying to hold it together before he eats it!
#219
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Originally Posted by climbo
Had an interview today, with a freakin' Glaswegian, needless to say we ended up at the pub after it... at 10am 

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A site worth a look www.canberrabicyclemuseum.com.au
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Originally Posted by climbo
Berny, not enough gossip? I have some for you. What's your nephew Dean up to with our Club President? I got some details last night.
#222
Originally Posted by berny
Small price to pay.
Mate we all need to have our memories of those 'almost' days in the sun.
Don't be too critical, he's lucky he has you to relate to.
I wish I'd listened more to my old man. He and his bro raced track on silk tyres and bamboo rims but sadly as I grew up, I wasn't interested in much of what he had done. We didn't relate well, something I'm not happy about now 
Mate we all need to have our memories of those 'almost' days in the sun.
Don't be too critical, he's lucky he has you to relate to.
I wish I'd listened more to my old man. He and his bro raced track on silk tyres and bamboo rims but sadly as I grew up, I wasn't interested in much of what he had done. We didn't relate well, something I'm not happy about now 
Happy with the tickets for the Melb cup - back straight, opposite the finish line, one row back from the fence. If I could have an actual pick of where to sit I wouldn't do much better. Mind you, there might only be 50 people there!
Tip for the ticketek website when booking tickets for Vodophone - you can have three cracks at selecting seating. It drops the selections in a 'shopping basket'. You remove the tickets you don't like. First two options the website gave sucked, third one was great.
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Originally Posted by climbo
yep, just heard about it, sounds great !
What do you think of the location?
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The location is prime. It has the highest volume of traffic going past it anywhere on the coast. They just have to signpost it to make it irresistable to every man, woman, and wallet. The inside will need to get a facelift to make it visually appealling too. The current setup is so bleak it would make an undertaker cringe.



