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Norton Summit Strava Segment - Gone!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim B Feb 25, 2012. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Do any of the other Strava users know what has happenned to the "longer" Norton Summit segment - there used t be one that started at the turn off from Magill Rd and finished where the current segment…Continue
Cent Cols Challenge - A Climbers Version of Fun
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Nov 11, 2011. 2 Replies 2 Likes
Fantastic article on Cycling Tips about the Cent Cols Challenge (CCC) - 100 cols in 10 days. And I thought trying to knock the Victorian 7 peaks off in 5 days later this month sounded like a…Continue
Tags: three peaks, climbing
Inner Tube Sizing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Adam Brown Apr 19, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I recently purchased some new inner tubes and didn't realise until I got home that they were sized 700 x 20/28. I normally use 700 x 18/23. Can I use the larger tubes?
Ayups and Night Riding Lights
Started this discussion. Last reply by Darren May 4, 2012. 36 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking at doing some early morning riding to get the training k's up, but need to invest in a light other than the "be seen" blinky I have. Ayups seem all the rage, but I am looking for…Continue
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by76 commented on Dahondude's group Tuesday Morning Mount Lofty Madness"Listening to the dulcet tones of a crying 5 month old, I am going to hold off on returning until next Tuesday. Enjoy the dry (hopefully) ride."
by76 commented on Dahondude's group Tuesday Morning Mount Lofty Madness"Its not the Golden Goat time trial tomorrow is it? If the little one actually decides to sleep tonight I'll be along in the morning, but definetely won't be setting any form of records - more like looking for the next slowest wheel…"
by76 replied to Adam Williss's discussion Adelaide Dirty Dozen Photo Comp #4"Woohoo - I have KOM on that rd as well, or at least until the likes of DD or AVO decide to take it. Got some strange looks from some of the residents while riding up there a few weeks ago, going flat out towards the dead end."
by76 replied to Adam Williss's discussion Adelaide Dirty Dozen Photo Comp #4"I am going to guess Morialta Rd / Tay Rd / Kintyre Rd climb."
by76 is attending Adam Williss's event
Adelaide Dirty Dozen at Tower Hotel
September 1, 2012 from 7am to 12pm
Over 3000m vertical in under 92km over a 'Bakers Dozen' of hills close to Adelaide. Are you up for the challenge?Starting and finishing at the Tower Hotel on Magill Rd, hills will be in order of:Teringie Dve - 0.9km @11.5%Magill to Horsenells Gully Rd - approx 3km @6%Coach Rd - 2.4km @9.8%Knox Tce - 1.4km @9.4%Kensington Rd - 1.3km…See More
Darren replied to by76's discussion Ayups and Night Riding Lights"I can heartily recommend the Niterider Mi-Newt 250 - got mine at a clearance sale for $65. Cell still has the more powerful 350 at $96... http://www.cellbikes.com.au/NiteRider-MiNewt-Mini-350-Cordless-Rechargeable-Front-Light"
Martin Turner replied to by76's discussion Ayups and Night Riding Lights"I mount my Ayup battery back on the top bar just behind the stem."
Peter Bond replied to by76's discussion Ayups and Night Riding Lights"Just found this Choice article which looks pretty good review.
http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/transport/bikes/bikes-and-cycling/bike-lights-review.aspx
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by76 commented on Dahondude's group Tuesday Morning Mount Lofty Madness"I am aiming to make my first TMMLM appearance for a while tomorrow morning, and given the lack of riding over recent weeks will be heading off at 5.45 and taking a relatively easy cruise to the top - given the times some of you guys have been…"
Tim B replied to by76's discussion Norton Summit Strava Segment - Gone!"Hey, the old 5.6km segment has reappeared again, for me at least"
Tim B replied to by76's discussion Norton Summit Strava Segment - Gone!"Just to clarify, it wasn't "my" segment (that I created myself) that disappeared, it was the one that seems to be picked up by default which was presumably created by someone else that may have deleted it or made it private as…"
Dahondude replied to by76's discussion Norton Summit Strava Segment - Gone!"I can currently see:
Norton Summit Climb : 5km
ASC Norton Summit Climb 5.6km
Norton Summit 5.5 km
Full Norton - bridge to gates 6.2km
Norton Short 5.1km
The problem is that, unlike Hillclimbr and Cycle2Max (where one person sets the start and finish…"
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- At 18:48 on November 15, 2011, Dahondude said…
- Ok have a great trip! Hope the work situation works out too
- At 12:05 on November 15, 2011, Dahondude said…
Brad, take a look here http://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/mt-hotham/
This guy is pretty accurate in his decriptions - the CRB is no worse than 10% and the Meg 9%. I'd agree that it didnt feel any worse than this.
- At 11:50 on November 15, 2011, Dahondude said…
Hi Brad
Sorry, Ive only just seen this message. My recollection of the Hotham climb is that is was a really nice climb the whole way, and not anywhere near as bad as people make it out to be. My impression at the time may have been altered a little by the fact that the entire climb was in thick cloud so you could never see more than about 50m up the road so had no idea how close to the top you were. The Meg (the first really steep bit) passed without me even noticing it. The last two steep sections - CRB and something else I cant remember are separated by a short fast, windy descent section. To be honest I also didnt really notice the gradient as I was paying more attention to the weather - it was hailing! - and getting to the lunch stop before hypothermia set in. Certainly with my 39/27 it didnt seem any worse than the normal hills around Adelaide and definitley not as steep as Checkers or the Corkscrew or that nasty steep road up next to Belair National Park.
When are you off? Hope you have a great time and enjoy those beautiful climbs. I cant wait to get back there in Feb next year. Enjoy a few beers at the brewery in Bright too.
cheers
J
- At 10:34 on August 8, 2011, Dahondude said…
Gday Brad, we stayed in one of the Ski Chalet's. It was organised by Bicycle Victoria as part of the 3Peaks deal. The chalets were nice (3-4 bedrooms) but Falls Creek is pretty much a place to just eat and sleep. To be honest I'd recommend staying in Bright (or Mt Beauty) unless you absolutely need to be in Falls Creek. Bright is one of the nicest towns I've ever been to. They have a few pubs, a bike shop and a great microbrewery by the river. Lots of caravan parks with decent cabins all within walking distance of the town centre. You can drive from Bright to Falls in less than an hour I reckon. Mt Beauty (at the base of the Falls climb) is also a nice little town, though I have never stayed there.
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