"Might go BMC hunting this year! Scored a ride for a bit with Movistar last year, but I'd rate Gilbert above Valverde any day of teh week."
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Change of goals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Frost Oct 13, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Hi allI'm looking for suggestions. I've done the 3 Peaks the last couple of years, and had planned to do it again next year. However, as it turns out, my completely inconsiderate brother-in-law has…Continue
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Ben Frost replied to MARK FERGUSON (SPARTACUS)'s discussion Phillipe Gilbert in 2013 Tour Down UnderBen Frost replied to Don (Who's lost?) Nairn's discussion Anzac Highway?"Agreed Rob - anyone go down Port Rd regularly?
Mind you, the bike snobs would have had a ball with the MAMIL on a Kuota KOM with Zipp 808s doing maybe 20 on the Western Bikeway last night. Not much aero advantage for the deep-dish carbon…"
Ben Frost replied to Christo B1's discussion Kids/youths road bikes."I may be of assistance here. I have a Giant OCR24- it's a 24" road bike. Shimano Sora, whole box and dice. Great little bike. (Not for me - my 11 year old was riding it). Had a good deal on a 24" Denali…"
Ben Frost replied to Christo B1's discussion Cycling apps"I have a work-supplied Blackberry, so that's a no-go for any interesting apps. But then, anyone that knows me will tell you I'm a gadget fiend anyway. Garmin 500 for the last 18 months - and love the thing. Post to Strava…"
Ben Frost replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"You can't imagine the smile when I opened that link. That's the stuff of legend!"
Ben Frost replied to heather's discussion found a glove on King William Rd 11-Oct-2012"Maybe OJ's glove? If it doesn't fit, you must acquit..."
Ben Frost replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"That Opperman Gran Fondo's also tied up with the Pro-Ex, isn't it?
5 Dams looks like fun as well"
Rob Wood replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"Probably less relevant because you just missed it this year:
http://www.hobart10000.com/
The ride report (and stats) suggest a brutal challenge!"
Dahondude replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"Hi Ben
Here are a few more ideas
Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic - Feb 2013, 228km
5 Dams Challenge (Western Australia) - April 2013, 235km
Hell of the North (Western Australia) - September 2013, 135km
Opperman Gran…"
Pete Roberts replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"Not much help for next year, as all places have sold out, but take a look at THIS , but there is always 2014...
I am competing in this London to Paris challenge next year, which will be my biggest event to date, and i'm really excited…"
Ben Frost replied to Christo B1's discussion Pedals?"You can get the new SPD Road specific shoes that are the best of both worlds - right up to the $400 heat-mouldable soles. Look just like road shoes, but full walkability.
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Ben Frost replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"ACE250 sounds pretty good - hadn't thought of that...
Racing scares me a bit, to be honest. I'm happy enough to grind away, but I don't know about trying to beat other people."
Bec replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"+1 for the Alpine Classic, my friends here have done it last two yrs and rave about it. If I wasn't coming back for TDU that is where id be heading... Following yr definitely for me... "
Don (Who's lost?) Nairn replied to Ben Frost's discussion Change of goals"some sort of Audax ride
there would be something for most people."
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Scott Addict R3 2011
Giant Trinity A1 2007ish
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Racing
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:06 on August 17, 2012,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
The Gawler Wheelers are a road cycling Group based in Gawler, SA.
A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the various Event Calendars on this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
To join the Gawler Wheelers Group, just click the '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button.
This special '✚Join Gawler Wheelers' button (an inactive copy is shown below) appears in the upper right hand corner of the ➨ Gawler Wheelers Group Page.
So, come along and try us out !
All riders are welcome.
Gawler Wheelers Contact Info
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Email:Gawler.Wheelers@gmail.com
- At 15:49 on August 12, 2012,
heather said… Hi Ben,
Welcome to Adelaide Cyclists.
You live near the CBD. Do you commute into or cycle around the City? An invite to join Adelaide BUG (Bicycle User Group) at http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/group/adelaidebug
Check Events on the AC hub for other groups and their rides.
Cheers, Heather
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