"Do the climbs with him first or find something similar on strava.
Make sure he is carbed up and well hydrated before, during and after the ride so he actually wants to do it again. "
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Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old
Started this discussion. Last reply by durian rider Feb 27. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings allI am trying to work out whether to do the Boileau 50 km Mt Lofty challenge with my 8 year old. He's very fit, has a good road bike, has done Amy's 65k ride (see page 8 of this months…Continue
Need help with Campag shifter
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gemma K Jan 11. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Happy new year all.While trying to change the cables on my right hand side 11 speed Campy Athena shifters, the gear cable became jammed in the shifter (more haste less speed). To get it out I had to…Continue
Trying to buy Mr MS's wheels
Started this discussion. Last reply by heather Oct 7, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
There are some Shimano wheels in the classifieds which I am interested in buying. I've sent a friend request and a follow up email. To no avail. If anyone know who Mr MS can you please ask him to…Continue
Experience with Campag Power torque setup
Started this discussion. Last reply by Roger N Oct 7, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings allI need a new Campag (preferably) crankset for a bike build. The Power torque system used in the lower end (Veloce, Centaur, Athena etc.) which is what I am after, is widely criticised on…Continue
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Tim B replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"To be honest, if you arent sure, why try and do it during and organised ride trying to fight your way through 1000's of other riders, why not just do it one weekend when you can take your time and smell the roses?"
Mike Brisco replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"Roger, the 50k is City to Mt lofty, then Ashton - then Montacute Rd back to the City.
The question : Can your 8 year old manage the 650 m ascent from the City (50 m altitude) to just before the Mt Lofty summit turn off (about 695 m…"
"I think you will find this is an open forum - where better to express my ill-informed judgemental opinions? You haven't exactly been flooded with support, so I am guessing that most people don't think that an 8-year old riding those sorts…"
Roger N replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"Oh, do you mean like we do almost every Sunday? He enjoys riding down to the beach, along the MT Veloway having a hot chocolate (sorry he's not much into ice-cream) and a muck around at the beach. But he gets a bit bored doing…"
D-shackle replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"+1
Take it easy. Turn back anytime if he finds it too hard."
"If you really mean you are protective of him, then don't make him ride such stupid long distances.
Why don't you ride down along the beach, have an ice-cream, have a splash in the water, kick a footy around and let him do what any other…"
Clive Palfrey replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"The cycle path alongside the freeway is harder so why not have a dress rehearsal."
Matt Jones replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"The ride up the new Freeway is relentless, the old freeway has some reasonable rests.
Link to the strava segment, 7.5km at 6% ish.http://app.strava.com/segments/1055361
IMO I wouldn't suggest it. Start from the top."
Jilden replied to Roger N's discussion Question about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old"The climb is no steeper than the Veloway except possibly for a few short pinches. There are plenty of less steep sections to give you a short breather. Overall the climb is to around 580 metres altitude where the Veloway goes to around 190 metres…"
Roger N posted a discussionQuestion about Boileau Adelaide and an 8 year old
Greetings allI am trying to work out whether to do the Boileau 50 km Mt Lofty challenge with my 8 year old. He's very fit, has a good road bike, has done Amy's 65k ride (see page 8 of this months bike SA magazine) and has ridden 100ks before. Nevertheless I am very protective of his little legs/back. Steep hills and long rides can do nasty things to little people.I can't really picture whether the ride up to Mt Lofty on the Freeway is steeper than the ride up the Southern Expressway.…See More
Roger N replied to Brett G-R's discussion Compacts or Standards Poll"Standard 53/39 + 12 25. I do this because errrr I've always done this.
Given all these folks using compacts has made me think."
Gemma K replied to Roger N's discussion Need help with Campag shifter"The job is made much easier if you mount a 5mm allen key in a vice to hold the shifter while you work on it from the other side. Like the video. Otherwise you need 3 arms to get them back together (I usually end up holding the springs…"
Roger N replied to Roger N's discussion Need help with Campag shifter"Many thanks Gemma. The video is much more like the Athena I have. I'll have a try and see how I go.
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Gemma K replied to Roger N's discussion Need help with Campag shifter"I think the mechanism is the same as the 10sp 'escape', with with an 11sp pawl instead of 10sp.
That's assuming you have the newer athena that can only downshift one cog instead of many (the earlier athena 11sp was like chorus and…"
Matt Jones replied to Roger N's discussion Need help with Campag shifter"Same shape, slightly different diameter, 5.1mm for shimano , 4.8mm for Camp I think ."
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- What bikes do you ride?
- Ridley Noah
*Bitza bike I Built dedacciai frame Prolite gavia wheels Ultegra
Merida road Dura Ace
*Scott road 105
*Pursuit 1980s road with Suntour Superbe
Various elderly steel roadies
*Ricardo Elite SX with Dura Ace 7401
*Giant XTC2 mountain
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- Weekends, Commute, Mountain Biking
- ..perhaps some more information about yourself for your profile page
- I'm a bit of a clydesdale, returing to cycling after many years. I commute a bit, try an do a long ride on the weekends (50-90k) and do a bit of mountain bike riding with the kids. Cheers
Roger
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- At 7:41 on June 5, 2012,
Carl Neadley said… Hi Roger. Unfortunately I don't get down South very often, but have been thinking about a group ride down that way as a break from routine. About the leg-warmers - when laid flat the ankle measures 8cm across, the thigh 18cm, and the length is 65cm. Elasticated top and zipped bottom. I found them on a sale at one of the bike shops (can't remember which) a couple of years ago and intended to convert them to arm warmers but realised that was too much like hard work, so they've been sitting in a drawer since waiting to be resurrected. Check the measurements, see what you think before we get around to posting.
CARL
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