TT Terror in the dark

It appeared to be a normal dam ride morning with hint of excitement as the TT twins pulled in to the servo. There was only six starters this morning. Ben was there early sucking down a gel, Ryan shortly followed, we were joined by a new face Wayne (welcome Wayne). The TT twins the G and Zuuer pulled in together with Kevin in their wind. We had a quick meet and greet and hung around for the no shows (it appears they were the smart ones on this occasion). Ryan with the flash lights was to lead the pack out into the dark, sitting on a comfortable 33kph. Zuuer was quick to jump on the front as we reached the big round about with the pace instantly picking up to a heart wrenching 44kph with no signs of backing off. The pack held together at this blistering pace to the nursery through a light misty fog and fear was in all our minds! The pack broke ranks and slowed as we headed to the rail crossing giving us all some time to have a drink and suck in the big air. No sooner over the rail lines and the G without warning decided that enough is enough and put pedal to the metal and took of like a man possessed, this required some quick thinking for the rest of the pack to chase and hang onto his wheel. Ryan headed the chase followed closely by the Zuuer and the rest fell into line. The gap was closed and the G held a solid pace of around 35kph. The G pealed of after a stint on the front to fall back into the pack leaving Ryan on the front to maintain the pace to the base of the hills. Ryan who is no mountain climber dropped pace as he hit the first hill and was passed by the pack and proceeded to be dropped, the pace now lead by Zuuer sped away around the 40kph mark with Ryan trying to catch the pack to no avail. The hill climb was in our sites and it ended up being a 2 horse race with Zuuer’s pace splitting the pack to pieces leaving the only other contender the G. These 2 guys battled their way up the king of the mountain challenge and ended up calling it a draw after they both had no more to give! The rest of the pack slowly made their way to the top but only 3 made the turn around point. Zuuer, the G and Ryan made their way back picking up Kevin. Wayne had lost his cycle computer and turned around to try and find it. Ryan being brave put on a sprint from the top of the mountain reaching speeds of 68kph trying to get an early jump on the TT twins, it was not to be so, he was like a rabbit to the greyhounds and found no advantage from this silly stunt. Ryan quickly found The TT twins on his wheel with Kevin hanging on. The TT twins were not happy with the pace that Ryan had settled into at 38kph so they passed him on the middle hill and added interest to the pace. Kevin decided that he wasn’t up for being flogged any longer and dropped off. Ryan also found himself in trouble with the TT twins riding off on him. Ryan worked hard to close the gap to hang onto the G’s wheel at 48kph, of course being lead by Zuuer. 500m from the sprint challenge Ryan pulled out from the back and took off lifting the pace to 53kph hoping to drag the TT twins out, but once again to no avail. The G quickly took charge and passed Ryan, but not to be out done Zuuer came around the outside of The G to take the win! The 3 of us headed back to the big round about picking up Wayne along the way. We were being lead by Zuuer at a mighty solid pace of 38kph. Ryan took the lead in his usual fashion from the round about to put in the last big pull averaging around 42kph before being passed near the industrial estate by Zuuer. The pack held together back to the servo for final farewells.

Rain, hail or shine

It looks wet tomorrow boys, hope so, becasue if no one else turns up, I'm going to win!

KOM finish line

There has been some controversy over the current position of the line so a final decision has been made as to where it will be. As per the picture it is the second line that you come across just before the Caravan Park entrance. You won't miss it as it is a pedestrian crossing sort of arrangement that crosses the road. Just remember it isn't the first one you come across, its the second one! Everyone is to then roll into the area near the shop at the Caravan park and wait for the rest. Remember you must ride to the Caravan park to be eligible for the sprint.

Real Men's Dam Ride

The lads are getting soft, only 3 of the real men turned up this Wednesday Zuuer (Dr of pain) Woodrow, Oppy and G. A few drama’s to start with the Zuuer’s machine, it obviously doesn’t like the hammering its getting. The bike was squealing like a girl. Once resolved we were off.

Headed out at a steady pace, that is G and Oppy. Zuuer was doing his normal hammer session. Decided against the KOM this week, went down the boat ramp to the lake for a bit of site seeing, lake a bit higher, not as impressive as expected.

Turned around and headed back for the sprint G and Zuuer cranked it up for the sprint title, Zuuer lead up the final rise with the G on his wheel, G tried to pass for the final sprint only to find the tank was empty and couldn’t find any extra speed. Zuuer winning by half a bike length, just to fast.

The gentle bike ride back turned into a hammer session with again Zuuer leaving us in his dust. He is a force to be reckoned with!!

Some discussion between the lads as to the legitimacy of the sprint win, rule apparently states that you must ride up the second hill to be eligible for the title. Will there be a protest?? May come down to the strategist’s final decision??

All in all a good ride, a bit of wind but no rain. The she men who were too tired to ride can hand in their man badges!! Disgraceful

Rydges Race 1 2010

This Sunday sees a return to Triathlon racing with the first race for 2010 at Rydges. Most are looking forward to getting there to get some race pace under their belt as Mooloolaba is only 7 weeks away now. Recent wet weather is of special note as it could have a bearing on the race format. Check the FROGS website on Saturday as any change will be mentioned on that; and emailed I imagine

Cyclists abused by runners!

I observed a very peculiar behaviour today. During today’s morning run through a hilly section south of the river. When we approached a winding hill, probably not quite as steep as Creek road but twice the distance. Each runner in the group pointed at a cyclist and yelled out “he’s mine” and then proceeded to race the cyclist up the hill. Each cyclist seems to do well at the start but eventually faded.
1) How demoralising is that?
2) If someone yells “he’s mine” at me. He’s going to get a beating!
3) Where's the big lady on the mountain bike when I needed her? I pointed at guy that looks like Fabian Cancellara... Doh!

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