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To all WA Velominati – I know you’re out there!
What be better way to celebrate The Prophet’s birthday than riding with a bunch of like minded souls through the diversity Perth has to offer. As we near the winter solstice , this is perhaps the most Flandrian Perth can get!
Starting at the Narrows on our beloved Swan River we’ll head out to the Hills through JFNP, Mundaring Weir and the Bickley Valley, down the sweeping decent of Canning Mills, through deepest, darkest Kenwick to swing on to the Shelley loop back to the Narrows. We can then recount the days exploits at the Belgian Beer Cafe, drink a toast to Eddie and all avow to be on KT2014!
Let’s make it happen!
asyax
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Date - June 16, 2013
7:05 AM - 4:50 PMLocation
South Perth Parasailing. West of Narrows BridgeCogal Details
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What be better way to celebrate The Prophet’s birthday than riding with a bunch of like minded souls through the diversity Perth has to offer. As we near the winter solstice , this is perhaps the most Flandrian Perth can get!
Starting at the Narrows on our beloved Swan River we’ll head out to the Hills through JFNP, Mundaring Weir and the Bickley Valley, down the sweeping decent of Canning Mills, through deepest, darkest Kenwick to swing on to the Shelley loop back to the Narrows. We can then recount the days exploits at the Belgian Beer Cafe, drink a toast to Eddie and all avow to be on KT2014!
Let’s make it happen!
asyax
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Date - June 16, 2013
7:05 AM - 4:50 PMLocation
South Perth Parasailing. West of Narrows BridgeCogal Details
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@JD Had something very similar happen on my weekend ride with a bunch that over took on a flat only to crawl up hill after hill. Me and my riding buddy dropped them three times on the hills before we saw the last of them. Personally I think it was my frie… »
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@Marcus He needed veins like that to make the injections easier! »
@Marcus It’s worth noting that Barry Hall – the bloke in red and white – went on to a relatively unsuccessful boxing career after footy. Regardless of any other aspects of the game, AFL players are incredibly athletic (players running 12-14km in a 2 hr g… »
Shit is getting real in Aussie sport right now. Live coverage here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-07/4505884 ASADA report is available on that site too. »
I don’t think you can really single out the AFL as a sports organisation which is better or worse than any other. The policy Mikael mentions is anachronistic and backwards but I reckon it might be more to do with doctor-patient confidentiality than protec… »
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Wow, my crash story is completely inadequate when compared to what some of you guys have been through. Chapeau for getting back on the bike at all. My only major crash involved a porsche 911 pulling out of a side street as I was coming down hill. He saw … »
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@Deakus Hah, I had 2! Which is unfortunately an improvement on last week. Need more meditation on The V I think. »
How does this rate as far as The Rules are concerned? Fast Phil Gil’s got his ankle inked with world champ colours. »
I’ve been riding after 9pm for the last few nights to avoid the heat. Though it’s still around 30 degrees at that time. Looking forward to a cool change this week. It’s only going to be 35 tomorrow! »
@the Engine I’m going to try and take a reading on the road outside my house to see how hot it gets later today. »
@Mikael Liddy @Giles It’s looking like 35 plus until this time next week. I think I’ll be doing a bit of night riding to keep at it over the next few days. »
So here’s a question… When does hot weather become Rule #9 worthy? We’re looking at 5 consecutive days over 40 degrees (C) here. Right in the middle of my summer break and prime riding time. I’d love a bit of rain and snow right now! »
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The only badge anyone needs. http://youtu.be/oC4rWA3pTg4 »
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@starclimber Ah, poetry. Music to mine ears. »
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@Dan_R Mmmm it seems the way I’m going to have to go, looks like ill be investing in a new set of shoes and pedals before Cross seasons starts Down Under. »
@Gotta Ride Today Exactly the same reason I’m using SPD SLs. I don’t think there’s much likelihood of me running into mud wrestling pits riding in the Australian summer but I think they’ll definitely be on the cards once winter rolls around again. »
What’s the general consensus around pedals on a CX machine? Just picked up my Kona CX bike and while it’s running a set of SPD-SL at the moment I’m pretty sure they’re not going to cut the mu(d)stard once I take it off road properly. From what I’ve read o… »
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@Oli @unversio Surely it’s to teach his people how they roll? »
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Ask anyone from Melbourne or Sydney about Adelaide & you’ll see them roll their eyes before laughing about our interesting use for bank vaults and quiet, deserted streets in the middle of the ‘city’. Narrow your survey field down to cyclists there & while they’ll still carry out the same actions, once they’re done you’ll see those same eyes glaze over as they daydream about what’s widely regarded as some of the best riding terrain in Australia that doesn’t involve a 2hr drive from the city just to get to.
With that in mind @DaccordiRider & I have decided it’s time to wrangle together a Cogal on some of those roads, and just in case catching up with a bunch of blokes (and possibly sheilas) from the internet isn’t enough to tempt you, we’ve decided to hold it the weekend before the Tour Down Under to throw in the chance to watch & possibly ride with the Pros while they’re out here working on their Rule #7 compliance.
The ride itself will start on the city fringe and will head south towards the sea & vines of McLaren Vale, what we’ll be hunting however is Old Willunga Hill to test the legs up same the slope the pros will be fighting for the TDU’s Queen Stage on just 6 days later. Once up top we’ll wind our way back through the picturesque Adelaide Hills before taking in one of the better descents towards the city down Greenhill Rd. All in all we’ll cover 144k’s with just over 1,500m of up (and just as much down).
It wouldn’t be a Cogal without some Malted Recovery Fluid and luckily we’ll be able to rely on the hospitality of the Belgian Beer Café for Mussels, Frites & Ale to fuel the crafting of stories describing a day of riding like lions. For some post Cogal entertainment it’ll be a 2 minute walk to the parklands to find ourselves a spot to watch the pro’s 50k criterium that loops around the east end of Adelaide as the traditional pre cursor to the Tour Down Under kicking off on the following Tuesday.
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Date - January 20, 2013
7:55 AM - 3:45 PMLocation
Red Berry EspressoCogal Details
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This isn’t hugely related but in the spirit of crashes. The captain of the Brisbane Lions, Australian rules football team, Jonathon Brown was hit by a car while on a training ride this morning. 10 stitches in his elbow but the car was allegedly written o… »
Aaaaaaand Sir Sideburns and Ryder are out. Not sure I believe this chest infection guff.http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/news/43818/illness-forces-wiggins-to-quit-the-giro »