The Aussie Thread- Part 2
05-09-05 | 04:43 PM
#2251
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Originally Posted by berny
Sorry, probably should have elaborated some; I meant the Eastern crk 12hr next Sunday. I'm in. 
https://www.endurancecycling.com/
yes good news. I'm still looking for a bike
https://www.endurancecycling.com/
yes good news. I'm still looking for a bike
New or used? The Avanti track bike is only $1,100 new.
05-09-05 | 05:20 PM
#2252
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have been thinking of going to check it out. wont be racing but i think it would be interesting to watch. there will be lots of different team strategies going on. should make for intereesting viewing from turn 2 especially if a big pack decides they want to go in there togeather....
05-09-05 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pshaw
Not racing Calga but up for MTB action on Sun.
Expat, shall we meet at Maurice's or what? I have to go early so I can get back for lunch time, 8am meeting time OK with everyone?
05-09-05 | 05:30 PM
#2254
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Bikes: Thylacines...only Thylacines.
Guys, you should all control+click my avatar, save it to your HD and upload it as your new avatar.
Robbie Robbie Robbie!!
Robbie Robbie Robbie!!
05-09-05 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Guys, you should all control+click my avatar, save it to your HD and upload it as your new avatar.
Robbie Robbie Robbie!!
Robbie Robbie Robbie!!
Mebee we could petition the powers that be to change the name from Giro D'Italia to Giro D'Aussie!
[edit] Oi! Oi! Oi!
05-09-05 | 05:47 PM
#2256
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In preparation for 2008 when Cadel wins it? Good plan! 
C'mon Climbo, Patty, Berny et al....lets paint this thread pink!
C'mon Climbo, Patty, Berny et al....lets paint this thread pink!
05-09-05 | 06:00 PM
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done !
and get over to the Giro thread on the racing forum, give 'em some pink there too.
and get over to the Giro thread on the racing forum, give 'em some pink there too.
Last edited by climbo; 05-09-05 at 06:07 PM.
05-09-05 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by HDTVKSS
have been thinking of going to check it out. wont be racing but i think it would be interesting to watch. there will be lots of different team strategies going on. should make for intereesting viewing from turn 2 especially if a big pack decides they want to go in there togeather....
05-09-05 | 09:26 PM
#2259
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Originally Posted by climbo
hell yeah, lots of tactics, great to watch !! Even more fun to race
05-09-05 | 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by climbo
McEwen takes pink as Petacchi's train upset
I often wonder if guys like McEwan would prefer to blend into the peleton by
wearing a normal team jersey instead of a shirt that stands out so much. I'm
sure there would be times he'd like to hide in the bunch, but how can he in this gear?
There must be brief moments in a race when he's not sure which Fassa rider is Pettachi
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...EWENPETACCHI35
But I s'pose green stands out more, and I'm sure he loves wearing that
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05-09-05 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
bewdy! Means we might get some coverage on the commercial newseseses
I often wonder if guys like McEwan would prefer to blend into the peleton by wearing a normal team jersey instead of a shirt that stands out so much. I'm sure there would be times he'd like to hide in the bunch, but how can he in this gear?
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...EWENPETACCHI35
But I s'pose green stands out more, and I'm sure he loves wearing that
I often wonder if guys like McEwan would prefer to blend into the peleton by wearing a normal team jersey instead of a shirt that stands out so much. I'm sure there would be times he'd like to hide in the bunch, but how can he in this gear?
https://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/20...EWENPETACCHI35
But I s'pose green stands out more, and I'm sure he loves wearing that
I reckon these guys know each other so well, McEwen could wear the Discovery Channel strip and Petacchi, Kirsipuu, O'Grady, Zabel, Cooke, etc etc would all know EXACTLY where he was.
05-09-05 | 09:47 PM
#2262
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SBS Sports Tonight should have something each night. I hope.
05-09-05 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by pshaw
8am start will be fine. I will confirm later in week.
05-09-05 | 09:49 PM
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Anyone know of a race in Sydney that has a long testing climb at or near the finish?
05-09-05 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ed073
I reckon these guys know each other so well, McEwen could wear the Discovery Channel strip and Petacchi, Kirsipuu, O'Grady, Zabel, Cooke, etc etc would all know EXACTLY where he was.
Who was your nemesis? Scott Steward?
05-10-05 | 12:38 AM
#2266
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Originally Posted by climbo
Not me, busy that weekend anyway.
New or used? The Avanti track bike is only $1,100 new.
New or used? The Avanti track bike is only $1,100 new.
05-10-05 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by berny
New or used, either would be OK as long as it was in reasonable nic. I looked at the Avanti, could be the go if I can't find a cheaper s/h thing.
05-10-05 | 12:53 AM
#2268
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Originally Posted by climbo
the CCCC is having a swap meet befor the May 21st race at Calga, some of the guys metioned track bikes they were looking to get rid of, it might be worth a look for you, then you can race after.
What time does the racing finish there?
05-10-05 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by berny
I'll put it in the diary but I have a suspicion The Avanti series round #2 is on that w/e What time does the racing finish there?
What time does the racing finish there?
05-10-05 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by climbo
the CCCC is having a swap meet befor the May 21st race at Calga, some of the guys metioned track bikes they were looking to get rid of, it might be worth a look for you, then you can race after.
Oh, Did I mention I picked up some Assos bibs from bonnie Scotland...$50 a pair
05-10-05 | 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by climbo
righto- cool.
Expat, shall we meet at Maurice's or what? I have to go early so I can get back for lunch time, 8am meeting time OK with everyone?
Expat, shall we meet at Maurice's or what? I have to go early so I can get back for lunch time, 8am meeting time OK with everyone?
05-10-05 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
That's fine. I'll be bringing your bike parts. If the handlebars poking out of my backpack looks like a shotgun, don't worry, I'm American. Speaking of which, I'll meet you guys half way on this pink thing. I won't change my avatar to an American flag.
Big stage yesterday, Thylo, can we get a new avatar?
05-10-05 | 03:52 PM
#2273
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All of you guys having matching avatars make it very confusing. Are you doing this to hide your WMDs?
05-10-05 | 04:21 PM
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Bettini back in g the maglia rosa. Time to tear down the pink bunting!
...and spare a thought for this bloke Alberto Lopez de Munain see the article "smiles one day, terror the next" at https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...y05/may10news2
...and spare a thought for this bloke Alberto Lopez de Munain see the article "smiles one day, terror the next" at https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...y05/may10news2
05-10-05 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Bettini back in g the maglia rosa. Time to tear down the pink bunting!
...and spare a thought for this bloke Alberto Lopez de Munain see the article "smiles one day, terror the next" at https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...y05/may10news2
...and spare a thought for this bloke Alberto Lopez de Munain see the article "smiles one day, terror the next" at https://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...y05/may10news2
Poor bloke was all kinds of farked up.
Aussies own the Giro.