"Anyone who misses out on the Alpine Challenge - remember the Three Peaks ride over pretty much the same course is available a few weeks later - 10 March. I am trying to get together a team of 5 from Adelaide if anyone is interested."
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Alpine Challenge 2013
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shane Sody Dec 20, 2012. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Well that's it, the gauntlet has been flung down once more...and to think we both swore never ever again! Don't get me wrong we had a great time last year but felt it probably wasn't something we…Continue
In case you needed convincing....
Started this discussion. Last reply by rossmg May 31, 2012. 5 Replies 2 Likes
I can vouch for most of these except #5 although who knows what state I'd be in otherwise...…Continue
Going around the Bend...and not falling off
Started this discussion. Last reply by D May 5, 2012. 22 Replies 3 Likes
As a road cyclist, mountain bike rider and advanced motorcyclist, the subject of the best way to get around a bend on two wheels is something I have considered from time to time. There are almost as…Continue
Not Only in Adelaide
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Rawley Mar 4, 2012. 6 Replies 2 Likes
I had to share this blog with you. The 'New Australian' is an old Pom of course and shares a fresh eyes view on the amusing and sometimes idiosyncratic ways of his new found countrymen as he comes to…Continue
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Doug K replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"OK we are doing over 3km (peak 5km) climbing a week with at least one 130km ride. Doing Mt Lofty via Greenhill, NS or old freeway at least two of these three on one day and at least 1km climb per ride. Total per week with 3 or 4 rides is…"
Ian Pibworth replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"We did the 3 Peaks 2012, at the end of training we were able to do 3 greenhill repeats, a trip to Balhannah and back, then finished with 2 more greenhill repeats.
On that last day which was a real hot days, I parked the car at the bottom of…"
The Manimal replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"nothing too extreme in terms of gradient on the 200km - just long climbs in the saddle, you can pretty much simulate it here with repeats... tawonga gap is like greenhill, falls creek (mt beauthy side) is like greenhill x 3 and mt buffalo is also…"
Doug K replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"For us 200km riders do we need that back of falls action?"
The Manimal replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"i've been doing this loop - drop into cleland to simulate some back of falls action...
http://app.strava.com/segments/2676511
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Doug K replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"We are back on the bikes again and now getting warmed up for this ride with around 300km a week (2/3 in the hills). The 4-5 reps up to Mt Lofty via the old freeway seems reasonable, also the 3 reps up Greenhill Road was another option (back…"
Ian Rawley replied to Pip's discussion Thinking of selling my bike.... :-("No don't sell unless you really have to. You're down in the dumps because you've been injured and you may have lost some confidence for riding on the road understandably but it will get better and in my experience cycling is a…"
Ian Rawley replied to Gus K's discussion H'eroica 2012 ride report"Thanks Gus and ET for another great H'eroica Ride, can't wait for the next one. Well done to all the riders, the Pinot and Pizza made it all worthwhile in the end. See you next year."
Ian Rawley replied to Gus K's discussion Adelaide Cycists H'eroica 2012 ride this Sunday"Martin and I will be riding up from the Tower Hotel, aiming to leave at around 08:30am. Look forward to seeing you although it does get busy at that time..."
Ian Rawley commented on Gus K's event 'H'eroica 2012 - Ride Like Heroes'"OK If anyone is planning to meet at the Tower Arms then Martin and I will be leaving for the summit at 08:30. If we dont see you at the bottom then we'll see you at the top, or maybe on the way up even!
By the way we are leaving the tandem at…"
Ian Rawley replied to Richard's discussion Roadie horror"I use Linear Park all the way from the hills to Port Road, most days on my commute and I generally ride in lycra and reasonably quick although keeping an eye out and slowing down when I have to. In over 3 years of doing this I've only had to…"
Ian Rawley replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"Jeez I've never drunk so many bidons in one day, lost count past 10! Found squirting a gel in the bottle a good way to keep up the carbs and the fluids without getting any tummy problems."
Ian Rawley replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"We were doing up to 5x Mt Lofty repeats between the Toll gate and the visitor centre at the top. You can refill your bottle at a tap on the wall around behind the cafe entrance."
Ian Rawley replied to Ian Rawley's discussion Alpine Challenge 2013"Neither had we before last years Classic. In my opinion the distance is a secondary consideration. What you need to train for is the climbs as these go on and on for 4 or 5 times as much as anything you can find around Adelaide. Also be…"
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Posted on February 3, 2012 at 13:30 7 Comments 3 Likes
Gus suggested I should turn my original discussion item into a Blog Post in order that it could become a useful reference resource for members who may be searching for information in the future. Personally I am not well versed enough technically from the IT aspect to understand the difference but hey what harm can it do. Any suggestions, questions etc from interested parties will always be welcome
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