The Aussie thread. . . part cinq.
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Originally Posted by That Forum Guy
I don't think I've been to SLC 6 times, and I've been here almost a year. Sundance has a cafe. Hardly worth the drive in the snow though.
You're in Provo, aren't you?
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Originally Posted by matagi
I must say, if I had to live in the US and could choose my location...
Portland would also be high up on the list.
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Burlington in Vermont was nice, as was Portsmouth in New Hampshire (I think Ronnie James Dio comes from there as well).
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Actually, the other place I would consider is the New England area or... and this one's a bit left field ... the French Quarter in New Orleans.
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Crosspost from TAN
Just to show Ma that i've been doing some thinking about the next TAN ride...
We have two major issues - when and where
I've been thinking that Australia day would be good, but a lot of people will have their famaily stuff on, making it a bit tough.
I need responses about this people! If you all want Oz day, then that's cool by me
The where, well bbp did tell us that he knew a loop that was magic in Sydney, i'm happy to give that one a blast - end up near his place. I know a killer Czech restaurant that we could hit up. Doma's
OR, bbp might be nice enough to pull out the old bbq in his backyard.
OR, we could do the Sydney races and do my favourite pub crawl on bikes. Start at the Macquarie near Central, the new joint under world square with 50 odd beers on tap, over to the Australian in the rocks, finishing at the Lord Nelson.
Alternatively, the smart idea would be to have it on the coast, meaning all of you guys don't have to travel so far. I'd be thinking that meeting at the same place as last time, go for a ride to someone's joint for a feed and a few quiet beers would be a nice way to spend an arvo. Someone would have to put their hand up for it though...
Oh, and everyone, lurkers included, is welcome. Might as well get everyone in on it.
Let me know everyone!
Just to show Ma that i've been doing some thinking about the next TAN ride...
We have two major issues - when and where
I've been thinking that Australia day would be good, but a lot of people will have their famaily stuff on, making it a bit tough.
I need responses about this people! If you all want Oz day, then that's cool by me
The where, well bbp did tell us that he knew a loop that was magic in Sydney, i'm happy to give that one a blast - end up near his place. I know a killer Czech restaurant that we could hit up. Doma's
OR, bbp might be nice enough to pull out the old bbq in his backyard.
OR, we could do the Sydney races and do my favourite pub crawl on bikes. Start at the Macquarie near Central, the new joint under world square with 50 odd beers on tap, over to the Australian in the rocks, finishing at the Lord Nelson.
Alternatively, the smart idea would be to have it on the coast, meaning all of you guys don't have to travel so far. I'd be thinking that meeting at the same place as last time, go for a ride to someone's joint for a feed and a few quiet beers would be a nice way to spend an arvo. Someone would have to put their hand up for it though...
Oh, and everyone, lurkers included, is welcome. Might as well get everyone in on it.
Let me know everyone!
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Originally Posted by Johnny_Monkey
Burlington in Vermont was nice, as was Portsmouth in New Hampshire (I think Ronnie James Dio comes from there as well).
Expat, sorry to hear about Mrs Expat's "adventure". Hope it all works out well.
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I had a great workout yesterday. Ive been trying to work on my core strength in a cycling specific way. Jumped on one of the spin bikes (had the room to myself) and danced on the pedals for 1.5 hours straight with no seated rest. It was perfect. It replicated exactly how I feel when I climb from my lower back perspective.
I wouldnt say I am seconds away but I am stronger
I wouldnt say I am seconds away but I am stronger
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Originally Posted by matagi
You're in Provo, aren't you?
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Originally Posted by classic1
I know a few of you did Amy's Ride, but did anyone see the Bay Series racing?
Looks like Gerrans has some big legs going into this season!!! Any idea where cadel is training etc?
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Originally Posted by classic1
I know a few of you did Amy's Ride, but did anyone see the Bay Series racing?
And besides...it was much more inviting to hop into the air-con comfort of the car than to sit around in a fan forced oven environment straight after riding 120kms in the heat (with the last 60kms into a 40-60kmh cross and head wind)
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G'day 2nds...geez it's getting hard to keep up with the "new" posters here
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Originally Posted by secondsaway
Only what I saw on Sports Tonight Grunta (stole that off Nev )...which was about 5 seconds of footage
Looks like Gerrans has some big legs going into this season!!! Any idea where cadel is training etc?
Looks like Gerrans has some big legs going into this season!!! Any idea where cadel is training etc?
I have a suspicion I know where Nev got 'grunter' from.
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Its.....complicated...
Geez its doesnt take long for the boot to get stuck in round here huh!!!
Im going to see if I can hold onto this one for 12 months....
Geez its doesnt take long for the boot to get stuck in round here huh!!!
Im going to see if I can hold onto this one for 12 months....
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Originally Posted by Wilchemy
Nah, it was too long to wait after finishing. I think the pro's didn't start until later afternoon or early evening so a suitable leave pass would have ben tuff to secure.
And besides...it was much more inviting to hop into the air-con comfort of the car than to sit around in a fan forced oven environment straight after riding 120kms in the heat (with the last 60kms into a 40-60kmh cross and head wind)
And besides...it was much more inviting to hop into the air-con comfort of the car than to sit around in a fan forced oven environment straight after riding 120kms in the heat (with the last 60kms into a 40-60kmh cross and head wind)
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Originally Posted by secondsaway
Im going to see if I can hold onto this one for 12 months....
Where's the fun in that?
How have you gotten around having a banned IP?
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hey easternites, riding up Ferntree Gully Rd to the hills is a bit hairy; I end up spending some time on service lanes and footpaths! I was thinking of trying Wellington Rd, then cutting across via Napolean Rd, Taylors Lane, Kellets or even Lysterfield.
Any good?
Any good?
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
hey easternites, riding up Ferntree Gully Rd to the hills is a bit hairy; I end up spending some time on service lanes and footpaths! I was thinking of trying Wellington Rd, then cutting across via Napolean Rd, Taylors Lane, Kellets or even Lysterfield.
Any good?
Any good?
I will look into it a bit for you. I know ive used wellington a few times and seriously its a death trap with the amount of trucks using it as a back door into and out of Melbourne. I use it sparingly to head up past odin's town and into the good stuff.
Anyway im back on the road now. I might go do some recon for you
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Originally Posted by Gusboh
Where's the fun in that?
How have you gotten around having a banned IP?
Can I use your 'on your left fatty' quote today if I see any freds? I like it
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Originally Posted by 531Aussie
Is 'the good stuff' around Emerlad, etc?
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Originally Posted by secondsaway
I bribed Brian. It was amazingly easy
Can I use your 'on your left fatty' quote today if I see any freds? I like it
Can I use your 'on your left fatty' quote today if I see any freds? I like it
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Originally Posted by Gusboh
Yeah, no worries, although, shouldn't you on their right?
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Originally Posted by classic1
Hey Nev, you didn't meet 'Hunty' did you?
I'm not with ya