The cannondale reference was meant to be read as "any ultra stiff, unforgiving, and uncomfortable piece of *****" :D

And no, I haven't a clue who you am yet! I've seen you from about 30m in fading light at the track, and with your falcon on the train this morning. I would've sed gday but
- I couldn't remember what bikes you rode
- you got on at Woy Woy instead of Gossy
- you weren't wearing your NZ gear :)

I try to avoid embarressing myself if i can help it. :)

I sent them and email to see if our tandem falls into one of the classes. If I can convince my wife to go I would be very stoked. The 50km would probably be better for us. Getting the bike there is another problem to work out though.

Ahem! I'd stuff that smiley up your a$$, but I figure you're referring to their skinny tire models... :D

You could ride it there :p

A good reply for when anyone takes the mickey out of your bike is:

http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/bicycle.gif

I'm sure there's a Fatty joke in there somewhere, but my brain is too small to work it out. :(

bloody hell, I need a better disguise obviously. :) The black gear doesn't conceal my identity at all, I'll have to mix it up a bit and go with the varying colours soon. Maybe keep the helmet and dark shades on too.

Nice day so I rode to Woy Woy instead.

I'm sure you could be in your very own special category.

If it doesn't work out with your wife, I'd be glad to sit on the back of the tandem and watch you pedal me around for 50 or 100 kms :D

That helmet hangin off the bike was the beez kneez. Kinda retro lookin. In fact the whole bike was way too cool. retro singlespeed juxtaposed against 21st centry stem, seat, computer and quick-release. WTF? That's not right is it? I thought singlespeed/fixie HAD to have hex nuts. :roflmao:

Bludy. If I can maintain over 40 for long periods of time I'm happy with myself. 50? Either you should be in the TdF, or I've got nothing. :(

Use the force Luke... gravity + drafting = maximum enjoyment

Me and my mates draft. We get over 20 sometimes. :)

Give up already.........you'll never make it to 5,000 posts. Your efforts are futile. This thread will die at 4,999!

Mate.....no need to point out who Michael Schumacher is in your signature.

Bring shoes with cleats. I wring every inch of travel out of our 5" DH fork when we go off road. The 203mm rotors get a good workout too.

Speak for yourself, Ed. I thought he was referring to the kid that works the drive through at Maccas. You have to remember, 53-11 is a pretty simple guy. I hope you typed your response slowly, as he reads slow.

lol....

From cycle2max:

Kariong
start point: 2nd set of lights, stationary start
the route: it goes from West Gosford to Kariong
end point: 1st set of lights at the top just before the shell

total distance 2.36 mi 3.8 km
total ascent 640 ft 195 m
starting altitude 33 ft 10 m
finishing altitude 672 ft 205 m

average gradient (%) 4.8

surface type: sealed hot mix


Pie in the Sky
start point: Intersection of Brooklyn Road, rolling start
the route: Old Pacific Hwy North of Sydney
end point: Pie in the Sky

total distance 2.46 mi 3.95 km
total ascent 755 ft 230 m
starting altitude 0 ft 0 m
finishing altitude 754 ft 230 m

average gradient (%) 5.6

surface type: Bitumen

Remember the Cannondale 3.0? Three inch tubing! Might as well run solid tires while you're at it. They also seem to have a longer top tube than I prefer. Their mountain bikes are pretty plush though.

That's why I have so many many typos.....can't spell. But I don't need any fancy "edumacation" to ride a bike.http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/bicycle.gif

P.S. You're dreaming if you think you'll make it to 5,000.

The bastid! He just wants to share the glory when we reach 5000. Otherwise he'd be outside bench pressing his Ford Explorer before sprinting at 180RPM to the gym.

You are soo right......whenever I see a chance to ride the coat tails of a glorious undertaking I milk it for all it's worth.

So go ahead......post away, but the 5,000th post will be mine!http://www.cripplefight.com/smileys/signmuahaha.gif

I have a wheel for that but can't be bothered with it if I get a flat on the road. Rear I have to have nuts but if I flat the front it's just easier to take it out with the QR.

4kms at 6%, that's not my ideal SS climb, I'll bring the gears before I tackle it with the SS.

cycle2max ? what is that, a website or a program ?

Page 200 - woo hoo !!

53-11 alltheway
Cycling soldier




Registered: Sep 2004
Location: Get on my level

Well, it's better than the a$$ kicking thing, but I don't think anyone here will stoop that low.

I'll start forging the freakin medal for ya. :p