"I started using skins shorts (long shorts?) a few months ago for post ride and, I must say surprisingly they seem to work. I wear them for an hour or 2 post ride and have much reduced fatigue and feel fresh as a daisy when I take them off. Next day…"
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Thanks to "This seat is taken"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rod Mar 24. 11 Replies 6 Likes
About 60km into yesterday's Velo Adelaide I was a shot duck. A number of events had compiled to make this ride a living hell. Sickness during the week, work, late for the start etc meant that as the…Continue
Tags: sportif, Velo Adelaide
Amy's ride number plates!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clive Palfrey Nov 3, 2012. 39 Replies 0 Likes
I picked up my number for Amy's ride this morning and apparently you have to attach it to your handle bars "BMX NUMBERPLATE STYLE"!!!I can't imagine how annoying it will be flapping around in the…Continue
Southern expressway/Amy's ride
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rod Nov 2, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
I was down Noarlunga way on Tuesday and the expressway was in real state. Closed, dug up, dust everywhere.What's it going to be like for Amy's ride?Continue
Carbon Vs Ti Frames
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rod Feb 27. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Opinions wanted!! on road bike.I currently ride a carbon frame but really love the look (and Durability) of Titanium.Has anybody owned or ridden both?If the bikes were spec'ed the same (groupset,…Continue
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"Think I saw you at the bollards today, but I didn't realise till you had passed. Saxobank kit?"
"Good on you Cat. Sounds like you saved many-a-life! Glad you had a good ride, see you on the road one day."
"Haha- Pink Panther I am not; nor can I claim the celestial status of a "VeloAngel" but thanks for the gorgeous shout out guys. I was having a great day."
"I actually turned off at the big round a bout and went back through Crafers and home. I rode to the start and just didn't have 135 km in me on the day to make it to the end and then ride home."
Just another psycho-list replied to Rod's discussion Thanks to "This seat is taken""Did finish at that point, or did you go on to do the 110 kms?"
heather replied to Rod's discussion Thanks to "This seat is taken""Was it the mysterious Miss Pink Panther who used to keep AC members amused with her words? We know she is a fast cyclist."
Alex T replied to Rod's discussion Thanks to "This seat is taken""Amazing. She gave me her spare inner tube after I had already used my own."
Torsten Bunge replied to Rod's discussion Thanks to "This seat is taken""Funny you should say that, I broke a spoke at Woodside meaning even with releasing the rear brakes I had to ride the back half of the ride with some rubbing on the rear rim. By the time I got to the Glynde Hotel I was almost totally spent when same…"
"I think so. I was tired but I wasn't getting off. That's against the rules!!"
"Hard. The head wind never seemed to stop. Went up a hill coming into the back of stirling (after Germantown hill) with people in hedges, gutters you name it. Those that were not on their bums were walking, so others must of found it tough too."
Profile Information
- What bikes do you ride?
- Planet X/Van Nicholas Titanium Pro Road Ti Road bike, Apollo Cadence 'C'Carbon road bike on the wind trainer and a Nishiki Dual suspension mountain bike.
- When do you ride?
- Weekends, Other
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- Rode and raced as a teenager in NSW and started riding again in Early 2011. Usually head out on a Thursday morning to the Velodrome at Edwardstown then up some hills.
Ride with the ST Johns Parents group on Sunday Mornings.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 13:17 on August 3, 2012,
Benno said… Nice avatar, are they your old cycling shoes
- At 16:08 on September 9, 2011,
Wilson Devo said… Hi from the Gawler Wheelers,
Welcome to the Adelaide Cyclists Website !
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A regular group ride is held every Saturday morning.
Check the Events Calendar of this website for the next scheduled group ride as follows :
So, please come along and try us out. All riders are welcome.
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