The Aussie Thread- Part 2
02-13-05 | 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I recall a few days ago (when The Aussie Thread lived somewhere else) you guys all griping about how uncomfortable your shorts were. Or maybe it was just a$$ pain from paying LBS prices?
02-13-05 | 03:44 AM
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Nope, mowed the lawn and spent the day with the missus. You've got the BMX all wrong. Fearless little gravity defying weeners is more like it.
02-13-05 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
You've got the BMX all wrong. Fearless little gravity defying weeners is more like it.
02-13-05 | 04:50 AM
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Nope. Too terrified to take my hands off the grips. Ok, it wasn't that bad, but I was on a borrowed bike, in shorts and a short sleeve shirt with no real protection. The jumps are taller and steeper than when I was a kid, and the drops down the back are steep too. I'll pick it up quickly when my bike arrives, but I was a bit intimidated.
02-13-05 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Nope. Too terrified to take my hands off the grips. Ok, it wasn't that bad, but I was on a borrowed bike, in shorts and a short sleeve shirt with no real protection. The jumps are taller and steeper than when I was a kid, and the drops down the back are steep too. I'll pick it up quickly when my bike arrives, but I was a bit intimidated.
02-13-05 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
I wish we had that when I used to race. Pissed me off having the big fat blokes wheel-sucking for the whole race.
By the way, I don't wanna sound like a hero/wanker (I only raced for three years, a long time ago) but just remember that it REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hurts when you crash. I reckon we all forget how much it hurts.
I still get soreness in my shoulder from my last crash which was 2.5 years ago, and I didn't even break anything.
By the way, I don't wanna sound like a hero/wanker (I only raced for three years, a long time ago) but just remember that it REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hurts when you crash. I reckon we all forget how much it hurts.
I still get soreness in my shoulder from my last crash which was 2.5 years ago, and I didn't even break anything.
02-13-05 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
Guys, we have to see this !!! When shall we go up and cheer on our exUSA-BMX stud ?!? No protection, now that's hard core !!
Where's the track? Still behind the velodrome?
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You should try mountainbiking.....or riding with Hitchy
02-13-05 | 03:24 PM
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Speaking of winter chill, I need to get out to Calga sometime soon to familiarise myself with that bastard of a course before road racing season starts. I was thinking doing it one Saturday instead of Akuna Bay. Anyone keen on making a ride of it?
02-13-05 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
Guys, we have to see this !!! When shall we go up and cheer on our exUSA-BMX stud ?!? No protection, now that's hard core !!
Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Anytime soon (before the winter chill sets in, brrr). Paul should be up for a ride up to Newey/Newi/Newy as well I'd reckon. Coupla beers, train home?
Where's the track? Still behind the velodrome?
Where's the track? Still behind the velodrome?
I've ordered a full face helmet, and I have the pants, jersey, gloves, etc. Just didn't have them Saturday.
Munchie, if you were asking about the BMX track, it's the Lake Mac one in Argy. I think I'll be ok without any cheering section for a long while.
02-13-05 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Neu-oui?
I've ordered a full face helmet, and I have the pants, jersey, gloves, etc. Just didn't have them Saturday.
Munchie, if you were asking about the BMX track, it's the Lake Mac one in Argy. I think I'll be ok without any cheering section for a long while.
I've ordered a full face helmet, and I have the pants, jersey, gloves, etc. Just didn't have them Saturday.
Munchie, if you were asking about the BMX track, it's the Lake Mac one in Argy. I think I'll be ok without any cheering section for a long while.
Climbo... 85km flat ride to argenton, watch Expat for forty seconds, then straight to Sulphide Workers for some amber, then stagger down the gravel verge to the train station to catch the all stations back to Gossy.
02-13-05 | 03:36 PM
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I'm hoping to do a lap in the 30's...
02-13-05 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Excellent. We promise not to cheer.
Climbo... 85km flat ride to argenton, watch Expat for forty seconds, then straight to Sulphide Workers for some amber, then stagger down the gravel verge to the train station to catch the all stations back to Gossy.
Climbo... 85km flat ride to argenton, watch Expat for forty seconds, then straight to Sulphide Workers for some amber, then stagger down the gravel verge to the train station to catch the all stations back to Gossy.
02-13-05 | 04:29 PM
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Once I actually start racing, it's every Saturday night. I think races start at 6. The season follows the school season.
02-13-05 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
When's it on?
Saturday Nights 6:00 till 8:30. Three gates of old codgers!! Now that's entertainment!
Mind you, we'll have to get Expat down one Sunday. Race then an easy tour to Terrigal via Chittaway and Bateau Bay for second breakfast maybe. only three little mounds to cover Expat, no sherpas required
02-13-05 | 04:36 PM
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The weekend before this past one there were 135 racers and 16 in the Masters. The "Old codgers" were all about your age, Munchie. Second brekkie? Is that because I'll lose the first? I need some proper slicks for the MTB before I attempt anything over 40k in distance, and I'll still be slow as a wet day.
02-13-05 | 04:50 PM
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The trip from Ourimbah to Terrigal is almost exactly 30km of mostly flat stuff. Second brekkie is because a simple bland bar after racing just isn't enough. The slow cruise is to ease out the pain and suffering in the legs.
As for being slow as a wet day, we'll borrow someone's floor pump and give those MTB tyres 140psi. You'll be flying (or floating)
As for being slow as a wet day, we'll borrow someone's floor pump and give those MTB tyres 140psi. You'll be flying (or floating)
02-13-05 | 04:56 PM
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I don't think there's too many MTB tires (even slicks) that will tolerate more than 80-85psi before really bad things happen.
Looks like it's time to take my Aussie Princess out for coffee. It's that day when we'll do special things together - coffee, shop for BMX bike, walk the dog on the beach, shop for BMX bike, romantic dinner at Italian restaurant...
Looks like it's time to take my Aussie Princess out for coffee. It's that day when we'll do special things together - coffee, shop for BMX bike, walk the dog on the beach, shop for BMX bike, romantic dinner at Italian restaurant...
02-13-05 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
I don't think there's too many MTB tires (even slicks) that will tolerate more than 80-85psi before really bad things happen.
Looks like it's time to take my Aussie Princess out for coffee. It's that day when we'll do special things together - coffee, shop for BMX bike, walk the dog on the beach, shop for BMX bike, romantic dinner at Italian restaurant...
Looks like it's time to take my Aussie Princess out for coffee. It's that day when we'll do special things together - coffee, shop for BMX bike, walk the dog on the beach, shop for BMX bike, romantic dinner at Italian restaurant...
02-13-05 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
You call your Cannondale MTB "Aussie Princess"?
Coasties, we might have to take in a few jumps at Terrigal ourselves and have an oldies BMX showdown !!
02-13-05 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
You call your Cannondale MTB "Aussie Princess"?
Originally Posted by climbo
walk the dog on the beach? I bet you don't call her that to her face. Who goes to dinner, the dog or the bike?
Coasties, we might have to take in a few jumps at Terrigal ourselves and have an oldies BMX showdown !!
Coasties, we might have to take in a few jumps at Terrigal ourselves and have an oldies BMX showdown !!
Too far.
The Cannondale is American made. My wife is 100% Aussie. The dog is continental toy spaniel. You mongrels are just jealous because I stole one of your wimmin. A good one too.
02-13-05 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
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02-13-05 | 10:02 PM
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Sheilas, you can have 'em all mate ! Especially today.
Nice day for a ROAD ride, or MTB or anything really, beautiful out. (oblig content, no response nec.)
Nice day for a ROAD ride, or MTB or anything really, beautiful out. (oblig content, no response nec.)
02-13-05 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Look out! Expat is playin with his crayons again
02-13-05 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Don't fark with me today, I got the 64 box with the sharpener. I'll take your eye out!
02-13-05 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
In Newcastle you will find a bunch of old cronies like me desperately clinging to their youth on a Sunday morning at Kooragang Island. Start time is 8:00am (for some unknown reason they actually start on time, so be early). Entry is $8:00 I think
Also be aware that they change the start times during daylight savings. Non DST start times are usually an hour later.
Also be aware that they change the start times during daylight savings. Non DST start times are usually an hour later.
I am from the Newcastle area and am interested to know a bit more about Kooragang races. I would be a complete beginner when it comes to racing so what kind of difficulty and distances are we looking at? Also do you know of any other social riding clubs around the Newcastle area at all?
Cheers
Dan.