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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Hard Ride
« on: August 31, 2010, 08:17:39 am »
You should go try Nowendoc, out of Gloucester. That is the daddy of all hills around here.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Where has The Ferret been?
« on: August 23, 2010, 07:46:53 pm »Metro, Crank Yanker, Snedden 94852716, 2nd wheel et al,
Incorrect boys. Let me sum up for you now that there is some knowledge in the cycling community what is occurring locally. The Ferret has been inundated with offers to join the myriad of teams on offer in Newcastle. Those TWI boys can be persistent, but, increase your offer boys. The latest team is poaching hard (Team Lexus/Toyota). The Ferret has withstood the persistency here as well. I'm sorry, but a new kit and a Lexus severely underestimate my value based on current form. Up the ante boys. Dr Brad might have lost The Choker, as the worst kept secret in Newy is that he has already accepted an offer to join Team Lexus. Dr Brad's team are chasing hard to shore up the team that they have, but with The Choker gone, I'd be wanting at least one x-ray/week on my perfectly formed body.........at least to give some radiographer a thrill, if nothing else. Do not mention Kyle Hughes' name around Active Cycles. He could be the latest recruit for Team Lexus and not fashionable anymore around Ramo.
It is embarrassing, turning up at racing being approached by all and sundry "team manager". Anyway, watch this space. Things are on the move in the Newcastle cycling scene, and........ The Ferret moves with the times. Shalom
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The Ferret
Well said my furry little friend.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Where has The Ferret been?
« on: August 22, 2010, 11:50:56 am »Gaol. He's been somebody's biatch.
Could well be the case that someone has been "Giving the ferret a run".
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Events / Re: What to do now Friday night racing is over
« on: June 22, 2010, 06:55:42 pm »
I wont be there. Working fri night then off to Gunnedah.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Tuesday and Friday night track training sessions ?
« on: June 22, 2010, 09:13:24 am »
Il answer what i can.
1) Do both training sessions start at 5:30PM? And when do they run till?
Both start around 6:00pm, but its better to be there around 530 to warm up and get ready, talk shop etc. You want to be early especially if your hiring a bike. Both are generally wrapped up by around 7:30 - 8:00pm.
2) Is it still $5 for bike hire and training?
Yes $5 for the training, which includes a loan bike if needed.
3) I was told to bring peddles and cleats, is this correct?
Yes bring some pedals and know your seat height.
4) My partner rides an XS bike, are there hire bike that cater for her?
Should be something there, there is a heap of bikes hanging around.
5) Is there a point of contact to find out if the session has been cancelled?
Best to scan the forum and see what Robbo says.
6) What is the velodrome address?
Not sure exactly, but its on the corner of Chatham and Darling Street i think. Best way to describe is to head South on Chatham Rd past Merewether High School and as you cross Darling St, its on your right.
Please feel free to add any more useful information that may help myself, and others who may be interested but dont want to post.
Cheers
Fetchy
The track is great fun and very good for skills / fitness. It isnt daunting really, people go on about how if you stop pedalling youl be thrown over the bars. This hasnt happended to me, it just gives you a kick through the cranks which is fine. I think you will really enjoy it and find it very beneficial for your road racing / riding. Im still waiting on my new track bike, so iv been on the bench for a little while.
1) Do both training sessions start at 5:30PM? And when do they run till?
Both start around 6:00pm, but its better to be there around 530 to warm up and get ready, talk shop etc. You want to be early especially if your hiring a bike. Both are generally wrapped up by around 7:30 - 8:00pm.
2) Is it still $5 for bike hire and training?
Yes $5 for the training, which includes a loan bike if needed.
3) I was told to bring peddles and cleats, is this correct?
Yes bring some pedals and know your seat height.
4) My partner rides an XS bike, are there hire bike that cater for her?
Should be something there, there is a heap of bikes hanging around.
5) Is there a point of contact to find out if the session has been cancelled?
Best to scan the forum and see what Robbo says.
6) What is the velodrome address?
Not sure exactly, but its on the corner of Chatham and Darling Street i think. Best way to describe is to head South on Chatham Rd past Merewether High School and as you cross Darling St, its on your right.
Please feel free to add any more useful information that may help myself, and others who may be interested but dont want to post.
Cheers
Fetchy
The track is great fun and very good for skills / fitness. It isnt daunting really, people go on about how if you stop pedalling youl be thrown over the bars. This hasnt happended to me, it just gives you a kick through the cranks which is fine. I think you will really enjoy it and find it very beneficial for your road racing / riding. Im still waiting on my new track bike, so iv been on the bench for a little while.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Rain riding
« on: May 26, 2010, 06:27:25 pm »
I dont mind riding in the rain (light / moderate rain is fine, but heavy rain is shite). I generally put on a light rain coat and the usual gear. You get warm quick and then dont really notice it.
My tips:
- Wear a gillet / jacket
- Head out of town. Dont ride around cars / traffic lights if possible, they are dangerous and the stopping gets you cold. I try and head west onto the quiet roads.
- Keep up a decent tempo to stay warm
- Eat more on longer rides
- Watch the white lines
- Pedal VERY easy out of corners/roundabouts to avoid rear end washouts
- Wear a cycling cap
- avoid bunches (ride solo or 1 other)
- Take spare tubes, you get more flats
Some guys never train in the rain, but i dont mind it and i feel its important to get out in the rain now and then for a decent ride, because one day you will have a big race in the rain and its a different ride in the rain.
Just my 2c
My tips:
- Wear a gillet / jacket
- Head out of town. Dont ride around cars / traffic lights if possible, they are dangerous and the stopping gets you cold. I try and head west onto the quiet roads.
- Keep up a decent tempo to stay warm
- Eat more on longer rides
- Watch the white lines
- Pedal VERY easy out of corners/roundabouts to avoid rear end washouts
- Wear a cycling cap
- avoid bunches (ride solo or 1 other)
- Take spare tubes, you get more flats
Some guys never train in the rain, but i dont mind it and i feel its important to get out in the rain now and then for a decent ride, because one day you will have a big race in the rain and its a different ride in the rain.
Just my 2c
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: C Graders - A Call to Arms
« on: May 25, 2010, 09:51:09 am »
With the big bunches you will always have guys wanting to sit on, however just encourage the guys willing to work to swap off and keep a constant pace. The biggest problem people suffer at Blackhill in HCs is that they try to power the hills, which blows the bunch and everyone is recovering on the flats. The best way is to tempo up the hills and build the pace on the flats (especially out of the U turns). No doubt though there will be bunters in every grade attempting to break away from their bunch or attacking everyone. Unfortunately thats local cycling. Just try and organise the bunch and get a strong ride for yoruself. Handicaps are a good way to do a very solid session.
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Events / Re: What to do now Friday night racing is over
« on: May 08, 2010, 10:02:25 am »Well bugger me, I didnt think I would run out of tucker tonight. What a hungry bunch!!
I will definitely have sufficient next week. I know that Metro will have a few sanga's next week and lord help the local butcher if Commuter turns up!
Thanks to all those who turned up. 18 riders and hopefully more to come. All seemed to enjoy themselves and got plenty out of it.
See you 18 again next week, and all you skirts that didnt go tonight, have a go will ya!
Good job on the BBQ Robbo. Also a big thanks to Chappy for the training and Col for the motorpacing. I should be there next friday night.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Crashes and crashers - are we too harsh to those who crash?
« on: April 06, 2010, 08:14:01 pm »
Ahh yes, what goes around comes around Metro......Seems the voodoo doll may have worked 
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Events / Re: What to do now Friday night racing is over
« on: March 31, 2010, 09:08:49 am »
Good to see the Ferret is now enforcing grammar standards on the forum. Best of luck with TTK's posts!
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Events / Re: Racing Friday 2 April
« on: March 31, 2010, 12:20:46 am »Remember - if you are driving on Friday it is a double demerit weekend.
hence me working 5 shifts starting Thursday.
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Events / Racing Friday 2 April
« on: March 30, 2010, 08:05:55 pm »
Is there any racing scheduled for this Friday seeings it is a public holiday?
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Events / Re: What to do now Friday night racing is over
« on: March 30, 2010, 08:03:42 pm »
Robbo, I would be very interested to do some fri night motorpacing etc. I can't committ every week, but il be there when I'm not working
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Training & Group Rides / Re: Newcastle and lakemacquarie bunch rides
« on: March 26, 2010, 04:27:07 pm »Thanks guys
Also I'm curious on the skill training I have been on some bunch rides for the Vikings club in canberra they are very goodand actually have an A or B grade supervising form etc
it doesn't seem to be any squads up here that take you from novice further on up the grades
any information on this ?
There is for juniors with the squad ran by Jarrett / Oneone etc. I am fairly sure the introduction of "skills training" is something that may be implemented if the offroad crit circuit gets the go ahead. If you want some decent skills training, head to the velodrome at Broadmeadow on Tuesdays. 6pm start, $5 entry and loan bikes are available for free. It will teach you many skills that you wont develop on the road and many that will benefit you greatly.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Best Dressed and the Flashiest
« on: March 25, 2010, 02:37:24 pm »
Metro at a luncheon, thats some scary stuff!