Crazy Weather

I just hacked a satellite and got this picture of what it looks like from space above us at the moment....

Roast Anyone?

The Monday Roast sure lived up to its name with the group splintering about halfway through the ride. I was thinking the pace was a little more subdued to start off with people thinking about the hills (hills for us out this way) that lay ahead, but then we hit the first incline and bang off goes the first attack for the ride. The inclusion of Cremorne Drive definitely gives people something to think about as it looks easy enough, but give it some respect because it can sneak up on you if you go too early. In the end I think everyone was pretty smashed so mission accomplished.

Don’t forget Wednesday is Mountain Bike time and with some moisture around there actually might be some traction and no dust!!! Ride leaves Tannum side of the Bridge on the grassed area at 5pm. A great social ride that’s lots of fun, with some intermittent suffering…..

Thursday Roll

A great turnout last night for Dylan's farewell with 26 riders fronting (a new record), we even had some riders from north of the border come down for the ride, Marty, Marie and 1 undesirable.... Welcome to Alison who came along for her first ride with the group, it was also great to see Carol and Brian (previously known as John :) ) coming back for more.

Rides on Saturday are 100k from Coffee Club leaving 5am sharp heading out Monto road with average pace around 30khr.

Dam ride leaving Coffee Club at 6am with a distance of about 50k at an average speed around 27-30khr.

PS: By the way Kaye is not Cranky.

Wednesday MB Ride

Yesterdays Mountain Bike ride wasn’t the dust free epic traction ride we were hoping for but it was still a little better than previous weeks. 5 starters for the ride which seems pretty common but we did manage to pick up a newbie in the bush (Mike) on his brand new Trek carbon machine. Usual tracks were there with a couple of old half grown over ridden just to mix it up. I think Marty’s afraid of snakes because I’m sure he thought he saw one judging by the speed he went up Conservation Hill; the G and I were impressed, but only a little bit. Of course I knew what he was up to…..that one is safe rest assured Marty. The G rode well and looks a little more at ease in the bush; yes I’m just saying that to make him feel good about himself.

Wayne flatted which I was stoked about because it meant I could have a rest, of course Steve and Marty thought we should do an extra loop while Wayne fixed his flat, those guys are so thoughtful!!!

We went to the bigger hills where I tried and tried again to get up my nemesis but to no avail, close but no cigar, on my third attempt my legs went jelly. Wayne had 1 crack and jumped off early as did the G string, Steve had a couple of cracks as well and Marty the alien did it first go.  

Farewell to Dylan

This Thursday we're having a few drinks and a feed down the Surf Club after the ride to say farewell to Dylan before he heads off south. Please come along to see the young fella off as he starts what will be an amazing life as a full time cyclist. Be good to get a picture with him too, might be worth something one day!!
Don't forget lights front and rear if you stay and you plan on riding home.

Post Thursday Roll

 Hydration is very important!

Saturday Calliope Ride Jan 2013

Well it seems the Saturday ride from Calliope is a popular ride with 28 riders fronting this morning. The temperature was pretty kind early on once at Calliope but as those that rode from Tannum would tell you it was pretty warm until the little gully just before Calliope. The pace was on from Tannum too with Wayne cracking the whip ; the plan worked a treat Wayne you softened them up nicely...
The 3 groups headed off and from what I can tell you they all would have been back to the brew shop within 10 minutes if all had gone to plan. The slower group plugged out and I did hold them back a little so they wouldn't get too excited too early and do the last part of the ride in the hurt locker. The trip back was a lot quicker and the stronger riders in the group flexed some muscle towards the end. Watch out for Kaye (not the little cranky one) as she is a powerhouse!
Jenny suffered today but she kept at it and made it back for her first 60k ride. Jody also claimed her first 60k ride and learnt you can't gasbag just before hills and expect no consequences. Karleen and Alison did it easy until the last couple of k's when the blow torch was applied. Ronnie, Mark, Greg, Gary and John ( I hope I have that right) all rode a solid ride and did it easy.
Suzette, Carol and Ankia also claimed their first 50k ride! Champion effort ladies.
The 80k group had a retirement with Cath suffering a very uncharacteristic meltdown on the way back, I'd blame the coach Cath ;) hope you feel now. I hear that Kaye was cracking the whip in that group and rode well....Of course Colisimo did it easy. Not sure where the Greek snuck onto the group but I'm sure he would have sucked a wheel all the way back ;).
The fast 90 group was the 'Quiet' ride from what I hear with oxygen a premium, hence the lack of chit chat!
I can't finish without mentioning the rider that went down in the car park....and you thought nobody saw....I won't mention any names but he does have a very Greek look about him.....:)