Blitz Probe Cycling

I wish I could be as cool as Rapha. Make a blue jersey and act like it's the second coming...

http://pages.rapha.cc/stories/rapha-core

On Wednesday you can get a jersey in that cool Rapha plain blue for $35 from Aldi, and it’s Merino.

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-wed-9-mar/wednesday-detail-wk10/ps/p/adults-merino-wool-cycling-jersey/?pk_campaign=au_product_newsletter&pk_kwd=2016-03-03_17-03

Would not get away with on beach rd. :wink:

90km ride tomorrow

So … it was a nightmare to setup, but I’m loving having a power meter.

Did my first FTP test yesterday and it’s the first solo ride I’ve ever done where I’ve pushed myself without giving up, just because there’s a number to look at. Doesn’t matter about wind, gradient, weather, heart rate, how you feel … just keep an eye on that number and hold it. It’s awesome.

Now to make that number higher…

90km ride tomorrow

I got passed by a 60-70 year old women on bike leg at 70km mark in 1/2 ironman.
ended up doing 90km in 3hrs:10min was hoping for 3 hours and 30kmhr average so missed that.
I stuffed up my nutrition. Left gels in running shoes and only had 1 bottle Gatorade & 1 bottle water on ride.
at 45km mark swapped out Gatorade bottle for another bottle, but I got a water. so that left me with 1.5 wate bottles next 45km and bit flat for the run
went through 30kms at 58mins & 60kms at 2:01 on the bike
just when I was getting used to using the aero bars, one of them came loose. was probably on aero <10% drops 60% hoods 30%.
Managed to do half marathon under 2 hours so that was a pass, but not eating anything on bike cost me a better time in run as needed to walk all aid stations and load up on coke.
Need to do more cycling if attempt it again next year.

Bonus won a bottle of wine as a spot prize

  • won a wet suit from Dare2tri worth $600 (another spot prize).

#BLOS

First look at the Campag hydraulic disc brakes

Hal Hunter (yes that one) + bro and dad now selling cycling kit under brand name Hunter Bros.

The Kit is designed by Hipster Hal “featuring hand drawn designs, taking inspiration from tattoo artwork”. Can be yours for a mere $369 AUD on cycling tips site
http://thebeautyofcycling.com/products/hunter-bros-daisy-chain-kit-mens-womens?mc_cid=232abf9d78&mc_eid=0c38f3b263

When questioned closely Hal admitted he was not able to provide exact details of fabric and dyes used.

This style is called “Danksy Chain*”

    • some outlets may use a different product name such as daisy chain

They’ve been around for awhile. Seems like they’re looking for some seed money…

Artwork - “I’m so retarded” - was this before or after administration of unknown substances bought in ?Mexico

Does not appeal to me :expressionless:

For our Sydney friends.

http://bridgethegap.sydney/

:wink:

For our Sydney friends.

http://bridgethegap.sydney/

:wink:

Incredible. And they wonder why congestion is so high.

For our Sydney friends.

http://bridgethegap.sydney/

:wink:

They really are trying to turn bike riding into only something for the middle class /well off in Sydney.

whats next make people who walk across the brige pay a toll. there must be a troll underneath.

For our Sydney friends.

http://bridgethegap.sydney/

:wink:

They really are trying to turn bike riding into only something for the middle class /well off in Sydney.

whats next make people who walk across the brige pay a toll. there must be a troll underneath.

It is an April fools, but it could be very close to the truth :wink:

For our Sydney friends.

http://bridgethegap.sydney/

:wink:

They really are trying to turn bike riding into only something for the middle class /well off in Sydney.

whats next make people who walk across the brige pay a toll. there must be a troll underneath.

It is an April fools, but it could be very close to the truth :wink:

should have guessed.
website looks legit

For our Sydney friends.

http://bridgethegap.sydney/

:wink:

They really are trying to turn bike riding into only something for the middle class /well off in Sydney.

whats next make people who walk across the brige pay a toll. there must be a troll underneath.

It is an April fools, but it could be very close to the truth :wink:

should have guessed.
website looks legit

It was being advertised in NSW on the radio, lots of bites.

So @Riolio , how’s recovery treating you? :o

So @Riolio , how's recovery treating you? :o

Was it a bike accident @Riolio ? elbow fracture?

Anyway, did a big ride on Sunday around Eildon.

Awesome views, good climbs, gravel sectors.