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Thanks guys, I have an esy week this week and think I need it.
Shav, did you see the Strava Trophy haul? I noticed you had a good one. I would like to think the bike upgrade may have helped a little, but still using the wheels I was using on the older defy, I wasn't even using my good bike, maybe all the training I have been doing is finally helping ![]()
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Cheers, I really like the Matte look too, lots of matte theme's on products these days really looks good. I just have to make sure I'm wearing bright clothing so I'm seen. Yeah I'd like to keep it up, its been very enjoyable so far. I'll have to find some local people to join along for a ride.
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#934 | ||
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BLKPHN - Have a look at this list of Bicycle clubs just in your state alone.
http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/bike_...=Search&page=7
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My kids think I'm cool
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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![]() Latest pic of my new Felt with new Mavic Cosmic Carbone SLR'S, 3T Zefiro aero bar and ISM Adamo Prologue seat, I've modded this more than my car and i'm not even good enough to appreciate the improvements I've made! Looks cool though!
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#936 | ||
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That's a sexy stead Jim. Those cosmic rims would have set you back some coin. Get on this thing and ride it man. I know I would just to show it off. Lol
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#937 | ||
My kids think I'm cool
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Thanks mate, didn't look as awesome falling off it last week in front of about 60 club riders...
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2011 FPV GT 335 >My Build Thread< (Posts 3511-3515 has a compilation of most of the pics, page 118 @ 30 posts per page) BLUESTREAK built 5.2L flat-plane-crank VOODOO with 3.2L Intercooled Kenne Bell blower, 1000rwhp/746rwkw @ 8000rpm @ 20psi on E85. Built ZF with BLUESTREAK 2C Circle D converter. Unbloodybelievable... 2018 Ford Ranger RAPTOR 2013 Audi SQ5 |
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We are often up that way,will be on saturday too, but will be heading freeling way from barossa this time(no menglers). |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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That sign at the top of the hill is a god send isn't it Sprint. That's when you know the pain is over.
Mengler's is only one of three category 1 climbs I've seen in the TDU. Mengler's, Willunga and this year the introduction of Corkscrew Road. I've done Mengler's and I plan on doing Willunga this year in Amy's Ride. I don't think I'll even bother tackling Corkscrew Road though. Good luck with your ride on Saturday Sprint.
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... double post ...
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#941 | ||
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If you can do Mengler's you'll easily do Willunga.
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#942 | ||
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yeah menglers is the easiest of those 3 imo.
Ive only just started trying to push myself to be a climber, thanks Sam. Join up at Gawler wheelers and come along ![]() |
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#943 | ||
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the only good thing about hill climbing is coming down the other side
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#944 | ||
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Any of you guys got a Surly? Thinking of getting this one, http://surlybikes.com/bikes/steamroller
Fixed gear, will take a little getting used to, and no margin for error or i will stack hard. Theory is, i only ride 3km to work and a proper road bike is massive overkill. I will also still be able to use this on bigger rides if i so wish. My mate has one and his cruising speed is 35km/h on it, i can live with that. |
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#945 | ||
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had a great race last night in windy conditions, stayed towards the front all race, between me and another guy we set the pace for possibly 90% of the race, a couple of guys tried to break away after sitting at the back and doing very little work, we were able to chase them down and close the attacks, ended up with possibly a 7 man sprint at the end and I came out on top for my first E grade win, to be honest I would have been happy with just a podium as it was the first race that i felt I had control of, normally I'm being led by others tactics.
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Well done Ratter, congrats.
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thanks mate
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#949 | ||
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Awesome job mick. Saw your strava too. Friggin huge medal haul.
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#950 | ||
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Thanks mate, yesterdays trophy haul was less than half of one ride the other week, I cracked triple digits on 1 ride
![]() He's training for ironman again and is a machine, I did nearly 3 hrs and covered 92 klms yesterday with him, he then went on to do another 2 hrs and covered a total of 158 klms and then jumped off the bike and ran for 18 klms and it was hot.
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#951 | ||
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bloody hell mate. Thats pro kind of average speeds there bloke. Awesome.
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#952 | ||
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How many of you guys are on Strava?
It was recommended I sign up to the website, wow ....garmin connect/Runkeeper eat your heart out!
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yes I am
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#954 | ||
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same here.
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#955 | ||
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Cool, following you both.
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#956 | ||
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right back at ya Adam. ;)
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#958 | ||
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Is your profile pic the one with the superman outfit?
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I've used Sports Tracker since I started. I'll give Strava a go, but it will feel like I'm throwing away all my past kilometres!
What makes Strava better than other GPS monitors?
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I don't use Strava as a GPS monitor (Garmin Edge 500 does that), Strava is just a database that I upload all my rides to.
Strava allows you to compare your ride to other riders who have ridden that same roads/tracks. If you are happy with the App you use, you could still upload to Sports Tracker, and export your rides/runs into Strava.
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