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Velominatus: sthilzy

Order: Gray Order Velominatus

Location: Down Under - Melbourne

Riding since 1984 - first major ride was the '84 Great Victorian Bike Ride, 13 years old. Started racing in 1985 with Carnegie Caulfield Cycling Club until end of 1999. A couple of years off here and there - car racing, pubs. Tried MTB racing on & off. Briding, Breeding & Blippin since 2000, with the occasional summer rides. Still enjoy the bike and am riding more and feeling better for it. May even pin a number on the back in 2012~ Done it! Had a couple of crits in February!

@sthilzy's activity:

Festum Prophetae: The Impossible Hour

Update: You can watch the live stream (assuming it works from the velodrome) on the Velominati channel at USTREAM. When you log in, you’ll first see my little test video of my puppy eating grass. Please disregard me yelling at it. That never happened.I have always considered myself to have a good imagination, something I attribute half to my...

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  1. @Nate Here’s the plan for the well sorted track bike?!!!Chapeau to all that attributed for the Festum Prophetae, venue, DS’s, live stream and of course all the fellow Velominati that screamed in the comments words of support for Frank’s dedication to ho… »

The Rules

We are the Keepers of the Cog. In so being, we also maintain the sacred text wherein lie the simple truths of cycling etiquette known as The Rules. It is in our trust to maintain and endorse this list.See also The Prophet’s Prayer. Continue reading...

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  1. @scmtns Those riders from 10 years ago have most likely brided, breeded and blimped. In their absence the next generation has come through wit the latest tech gear. You mention your could meet up with a group and ride 150km. May need to find “the” group… »

The Bikes

The Bike. It is the central tool in pursuit of our craft. A Velominatus meticulously maintains their bicycles and adorns them with the essential, yet minimal, accoutrement. The Rules specify the principles of good taste in configuration and setup of our machines, but within those principles lies almost infinite room for personal taste.It seems in s...

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  1. @Spun Up  If you’re going for a genuine 70′s/80′s vintage steel frame, I’d being thinking about what country of origin and what group set would be fitted. Like a Colnago with Suntour components is wrong. There’s also lost over time groups sets that were a… »

On Rule #12: Graveur Robber

I find it interesting to observe the chasm between parties engaged in a conversation, particularly in response to questions being asked. I’m thinking, at present, of the question, “How many bikes do you have?” My feelings in response are nothing short of complex and maybe a bit confused; reservation that I feel I should have a mo...

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  1. @Tugman Rule #8 »

  2. @frank try Lomardia Orange hoods »

  3. @frank I’ve seen Hudz do orange from this article here; The orange tape looks overkill. Orange hoods would add that subtle splash. Another round of awesome? V-hoods? Change that hudz logo to a V-cog logo? Hmmmmm…….. »

  4. @frank Maybe stay black with orange hoods to break up the black? »

Scottish Cogal 2013

Date/Time: 8th June 2013Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the l...

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  1. Date/Time: 8th June 2013

    Location:  Magdalen Yard Road Car Park, Dundee, DD1 4NB
    Route Details:  170km starting in Dundee, reaching Cairn ‘O’ Mount, over the top riding a wee loop then back over and home to Dundee.

    Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the legs it’s over the top and round a small loop before coming back over the Mount to then stop at The Clattering Brig for refreshments. Option Two is to ride up to the top, turn around and wait for those going over at TCB. The third Option is to just stop at The Clattering Brig and not take on the climb but I hope no-one chooses this option. Then the party of Velominati will travel back to the Car Park where showering facilities will be available at my place as well as some food before we walk a short distance for the recovery beverages. The long route climbing the Cairn ‘O’ Mount from both sides is about 170km. All welcome.

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    Date - June 08, 2013
    8:40 AM - 8:30 PM

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On Rule #12: Graveur Robber

I find it interesting to observe the chasm between parties engaged in a conversation, particularly in response to questions being asked. I’m thinking, at present, of the question, “How many bikes do you have?” My feelings in response are nothing short of complex and maybe a bit confused; reservation that I feel I should have a mo...

@sthilzy's posts:

  1. Nice rig! Those V-cufflinks really add heaps more class! A couple of questions, what is the headtube length? The carbon gussets really hide the size of the frame. Where’s the kickstand to hold it up on the gravel shot? Or do you do a ghosty on it and ca… »

Festum Prophetae: The Impossible Hour

Update: You can watch the live stream (assuming it works from the velodrome) on the Velominati channel at USTREAM. When you log in, you’ll first see my little test video of my puppy eating grass. Please disregard me yelling at it. That never happened.I have always considered myself to have a good imagination, something I attribute half to my...

@sthilzy's posts:

  1. @frank Here’s a piece of inspiration for the hour; Found it at http://coffeeandbikes.tumblr.com/post/48483161572 »

The Rules

We are the Keepers of the Cog. In so being, we also maintain the sacred text wherein lie the simple truths of cycling etiquette known as The Rules. It is in our trust to maintain and endorse this list.See also The Prophet’s Prayer. Continue reading...

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  1. @ChrisO Sometimes I wish Snake Plissken would just press the reset button »

  2. @Mrs Engine Just match this jersey to to black bib longs, two birds one stone…… (Now I risk being booted off this site for bad taste, but I do recall a pic in a 90′s Winning magazine of some major UK road race with a rider sporting a tux version…. »

Festum Prophetae: The Impossible Hour

Update: You can watch the live stream (assuming it works from the velodrome) on the Velominati channel at USTREAM. When you log in, you’ll first see my little test video of my puppy eating grass. Please disregard me yelling at it. That never happened.I have always considered myself to have a good imagination, something I attribute half to my...

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  1. @Buck Rogers Some great advice for nailing it; »

“The Rules”

It’s the little things that do my head in when it comes to my bikes. Stem length, seat height, cleat position, they pretty much get tweaked and when the sweet spot is hit, that’s the end of story. But other, more mundane things, can be a constant source of mind-fuck.It seems like I’m on a never-ending quest for the perfect combin...

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  1. @Gianni Rule #30 clarification please. If your (steel/Ti/Al) steed has a brazed/welded on pump peg, a frame pump is OK to mount? »

Velominati Super Prestige: Tour de Suisse 2013

The mighty VSP generator has been switched on once again. The mil-spec hydraulic fluid has been changed since the Giro. A new power take-off belt has also been installed. And the punch card reader has been refurbished.Broome and Berti are already riding the Critérium du Dauphiné. The top contenders prefer the Dauphiné for the decent recovery all...

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  1. @harminator Huge call! I have Meyer in my top 5. Go you good thing! »

The Way of the Cycling Disciple: Publication & e-Book Sampler

Every once in a while, you stumble across a quote that changes your outlook on how you approach life. Of course, this requires that one does a good deal of “reading”, which is a problem for me, as reading anything that isn’t Cycling-related feels the same as doing “work”. I do the odd bit of it nevertheless, and in a r...

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  1.   (this itab thingy made the submit button get in the way of typing) BrillIant! I reckon you could write a book based on this and your observations of complying with The Rules. »

  2. @Mrs Engine Brilliant! I reckon you couldrewrite »

  3. @strathlubnaig We’ve got them in Melbourne. Apparently they’re great for the Melburn Roobaix There’s even a KOM one out there! »

Velominati Super Prestige: Tour de Suisse 2013

The mighty VSP generator has been switched on once again. The mil-spec hydraulic fluid has been changed since the Giro. A new power take-off belt has also been installed. And the punch card reader has been refurbished.Broome and Berti are already riding the Critérium du Dauphiné. The top contenders prefer the Dauphiné for the decent recovery all...

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  1. VSP PICKS: 1. Tejay van Garderen 2. Roman Kreuziger 3. Steven Kruijswijk 4. Fabian Cancellara 5. Cameron Meyer »

The Bikes

The Bike. It is the central tool in pursuit of our craft. A Velominatus meticulously maintains their bicycles and adorns them with the essential, yet minimal, accoutrement. The Rules specify the principles of good taste in configuration and setup of our machines, but within those principles lies almost infinite room for personal taste.It seems in s...

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  1. @snoov Niiiice! Love the Rule #26 compliance – valve stems at 6 o’clock. »

Festum Prophetae: The Impossible Hour

Update: You can watch the live stream (assuming it works from the velodrome) on the Velominati channel at USTREAM. When you log in, you’ll first see my little test video of my puppy eating grass. Please disregard me yelling at it. That never happened.I have always considered myself to have a good imagination, something I attribute half to my...

@sthilzy's posts:

  1. @Buck Rogers Put me down for a 41.6km. Hmmm outdoor, wind? @frank What gear you winding up? 56 x 11? Merry Festum Prophetae! »

The Bikes

The Bike. It is the central tool in pursuit of our craft. A Velominatus meticulously maintains their bicycles and adorns them with the essential, yet minimal, accoutrement. The Rules specify the principles of good taste in configuration and setup of our machines, but within those principles lies almost infinite room for personal taste.It seems in s...

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  1. @Chris @piwakawaka @Mikael Liddy  Sorry for the cat meme, posted without thinking of the tackiness. Won’t happen again. For redemption, those of you who ride tubs/singles, what do you do when you get a puncture? Take it to the LBS for repair or purchase … »

  2. @G’rilla »

The Rules

We are the Keepers of the Cog. In so being, we also maintain the sacred text wherein lie the simple truths of cycling etiquette known as The Rules. It is in our trust to maintain and endorse this list.See also The Prophet’s Prayer. Continue reading...

@sthilzy's posts:

  1. @strathlubnaig Or which way your hangin’ – Eh?! »

  2. @Beers Since breaking my left wrist twice in falls, no choice but to have the front on right lever as the left hand ain’t what it used to be. »

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