Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 7:30 am(Maylands) 8:00 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Boxing Day. We'll aim to find an open coffee shop in Attadale or Applecross!
Robert
The "Ride_Group" blog is no longer maintained and rides are now advised via email. Feb 11, 2016
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Saturday Dec 19 - West Coast Highway to Hillarys
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com Organiser's Mobile: 0417 934 502 Ride Style: Social Terrain: Mainly Flat Estimated Distance: 65kms Start Point: Maylands Start Time: 7:30 am
(Carried over from last weekend) We'll meet at Maylands railway station then do the usual hook up at The Narrows, North Side at 8:00 then wind our way through King's Park, Subiaco and Reabold Hill to West Coast Hwy. We'll then ride up West Coast Hwy to Hillarys where we'll stop for coffee / breakfast before riding back.
Note start times are 30 minutes earlier!
(Carried over from last weekend) We'll meet at Maylands railway station then do the usual hook up at The Narrows, North Side at 8:00 then wind our way through King's Park, Subiaco and Reabold Hill to West Coast Hwy. We'll then ride up West Coast Hwy to Hillarys where we'll stop for coffee / breakfast before riding back.
Note start times are 30 minutes earlier!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Saturday December 12 - West Coast Hwy to Hillarys Boat Harbour
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com Organiser's Mobile: 0417 934 502 Ride Style: Social Terrain: Mainly Flat Estimated Distance: 65kms Start Point: Maylands Start Time: 8:00 am
We'll meet at Maylands railway station then do the usual hook up at The Narrows (North Side) then wind our way through King's Park, Subiaco and Reabold Hill to West Coast Hwy. We'll then ride up West Coast Hwy to Hillarys where we'll stop for coffee / breakfast before riding back.
We'll meet at Maylands railway station then do the usual hook up at The Narrows (North Side) then wind our way through King's Park, Subiaco and Reabold Hill to West Coast Hwy. We'll then ride up West Coast Hwy to Hillarys where we'll stop for coffee / breakfast before riding back.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Busselton Iron Man - another great result
The Busselton Iron man was held on Saturday December 5. With an incredible 1232 entrants Busselton must have been bursting at the seams!!
The event comprised: -
3.8 km swim
180 km road bike ride
42 km run
There was a huge range of abilities evident with the fastest (a professional) doing the course in an amazing 8 hours 14 minutes and the slowest competitor to finish in a torturous 16 hours 45 minutes!!
I was out on my usual Saturday morning ride when I got the first of three automated text messages which updated me on my son's progress. Congratulations to David Hind who was 42nd overall. His blistering ride with an average of just under 38kms an hour made him the fastest cyclist in his (25 to 29 year old) age group and earned him 5th place in that category. He was the 14th fastest cyclist overall.
Click here for details of Dave's results
Congratulations also to Michael Rees who came 22 overall.
If you know of others in the Ride_Group or Life Cycle for CanTeen communities who competed in the Iron Man or other events let us know so we can make mention here.
(one very proud Dad)
The event comprised: -
3.8 km swim
180 km road bike ride
42 km run
There was a huge range of abilities evident with the fastest (a professional) doing the course in an amazing 8 hours 14 minutes and the slowest competitor to finish in a torturous 16 hours 45 minutes!!
I was out on my usual Saturday morning ride when I got the first of three automated text messages which updated me on my son's progress. Congratulations to David Hind who was 42nd overall. His blistering ride with an average of just under 38kms an hour made him the fastest cyclist in his (25 to 29 year old) age group and earned him 5th place in that category. He was the 14th fastest cyclist overall.
Click here for details of Dave's results
Congratulations also to Michael Rees who came 22 overall.
If you know of others in the Ride_Group or Life Cycle for CanTeen communities who competed in the Iron Man or other events let us know so we can make mention here.
(one very proud Dad)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Saturday December 5, 2009 - Dutch Windmill
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00 am
On our last visit to the Dutch Windmill we were told they were changing their menu and they seemed really pleased to see cyclists ...so we'll meet at Maylands at 8am or the Narrows (South side) at 8:30. We'll saunter down the Freeway bike path to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head back to the Narrows.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00 am
On our last visit to the Dutch Windmill we were told they were changing their menu and they seemed really pleased to see cyclists ...so we'll meet at Maylands at 8am or the Narrows (South side) at 8:30. We'll saunter down the Freeway bike path to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head back to the Narrows.
Robert
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Saturday November 28, 2009 - Freo via Subi
Ride Organiser: Ken Walters kwa00047@bigpond.net.au
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 094 198
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (City West, Leederville)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 094 198
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (City West, Leederville)
We're scheduling a Freo Ride...starting at Maylands with a hook up near City West, Leederville. The ride will take the bike path through Subiaco and along the railway as far as possible towards Freo. We'll have a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Ken
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday November 21 - Course past Curtin
Ride Organiser: Paul Kittler pjkittler@iinet.net.au
Organisers mobile tel: 0418 936 852
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mostly flat
Estimated Distance: 47km from Narrows, 65-70km from Maylands.
Start Point: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00am
Meet at Maylands at 8am or Narrows (South side) at 8:30.
Carried over from last week...
We'll go out past Curtin Uni then along Riverton Road. Then through Brentwood, Booragoon and Melville to Point Walter. From there, it's back via the usual paths to Canning Bridge and back to the Narrows.
Several choices for coffee stops along the way, so we'll stop when we feel like it.
Organisers mobile tel: 0418 936 852
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mostly flat
Estimated Distance: 47km from Narrows, 65-70km from Maylands.
Start Point: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00am
Meet at Maylands at 8am or Narrows (South side) at 8:30.
Carried over from last week...
We'll go out past Curtin Uni then along Riverton Road. Then through Brentwood, Booragoon and Melville to Point Walter. From there, it's back via the usual paths to Canning Bridge and back to the Narrows.
Several choices for coffee stops along the way, so we'll stop when we feel like it.
Cyclist wanted for the Busselton Ironman in December
Julie Cammell has been a member of the Ride_Group for quite awhile (although she hasn't ridden with us recently and we miss her!!). Julie has asked us to put the following note on the blog...
I was part of a team to do the Busselton Ironman on December 5th this year but have had to withdraw thanks to some knee problems which require me not to run/ride/swim for a couple of months. I'm looking for a reliable replacement - our team intention is to finish, not to break records so anyone capable of 180km in under the 8 hour time limit is welcome! Having said that our swimmer is very talented and will probably give you a great head start going into the cycle.
We need someone available to come to Busselton on Thursday 3rd December as attendance at registration is compulsory for all team members. The race is on the Saturday. I'm willing to cover the entry fee cost ($200+) and we have a house booked to stay at as well if you are interested in chipping in. Check out http://www.ironmanwa.com/ironmanwa/index.htm for details and let me know ASAP if you are interested - juliecammell@yahoo.com.au We're currently in a mixed category but think we can change to mens if we get a male cyclist.
UPDATE: Julie tells us she now found a cyclist for their team.
I was part of a team to do the Busselton Ironman on December 5th this year but have had to withdraw thanks to some knee problems which require me not to run/ride/swim for a couple of months. I'm looking for a reliable replacement - our team intention is to finish, not to break records so anyone capable of 180km in under the 8 hour time limit is welcome! Having said that our swimmer is very talented and will probably give you a great head start going into the cycle.
We need someone available to come to Busselton on Thursday 3rd December as attendance at registration is compulsory for all team members. The race is on the Saturday. I'm willing to cover the entry fee cost ($200+) and we have a house booked to stay at as well if you are interested in chipping in. Check out http://www.ironmanwa.com/ironmanwa/index.htm for details and let me know ASAP if you are interested - juliecammell@yahoo.com.au We're currently in a mixed category but think we can change to mens if we get a male cyclist.
UPDATE: Julie tells us she now found a cyclist for their team.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Saturday November 14 - a course past (not at) Curtin Uni
Ride Organiser: Paul Kittler mailto:pjkittler@iinet.net.au
Organisers mobile tel: 0418 936 852
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mostly flat
Estimated Distance: 47km from Narrows, 65-70km from Maylands.
Start Point: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00am
Meet at Maylands at 8am or Narrows (South side) at 8:30.
We'll go out past Curtin Uni then along Riverton Road. Then through Brentwood, Booragoon and Melville to Point Walter. From there, it's back via the usual paths to Canning Bridge and back to the Narrows.
Several choices for coffee stops along the way, so we'll stop when we feel like it.
Organisers mobile tel: 0418 936 852
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mostly flat
Estimated Distance: 47km from Narrows, 65-70km from Maylands.
Start Point: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00am
Meet at Maylands at 8am or Narrows (South side) at 8:30.
We'll go out past Curtin Uni then along Riverton Road. Then through Brentwood, Booragoon and Melville to Point Walter. From there, it's back via the usual paths to Canning Bridge and back to the Narrows.
Several choices for coffee stops along the way, so we'll stop when we feel like it.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sensational result in Anaconda Adventure Race for 2009
November 8, 2009 saw Team Sensation! compete in the Anaconda Adventure Race International Series event in Augusta with a field of 568 teams.
Team Sensation! included John Bowden, Roberto Busi, John Verity and David Hind
The event comprised:-
- Trail Run: 13.50 kms
- Ocean Swim: 1.90 kms
- Ocean Paddle: 13.0 kms
- Mountain Bike: 32.0 kms
- Team (beach) run: 2.50 kms
Team Sensations! took out 4th place overall and 2nd in their category. Well done guys. See the full results:
http://www.rapidascent.com.au/Results/ResultsDetails.aspx?e=6&ev=6&y=2009&bib=338
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Saturday November 7, 2009 - Dutch Windmill from the Narrows
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00 am
We'll meet at Maylands at 8am or the Narrows (South side) at 8:30. We'll ride down the Freeway bike path, then detour along the Roe Highway bike path before turning back to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head back to the Narrows.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00 am
We'll meet at Maylands at 8am or the Narrows (South side) at 8:30. We'll ride down the Freeway bike path, then detour along the Roe Highway bike path before turning back to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head back to the Narrows.
Robert
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Saturday October 31, 2009 Freo with a difference
Ride organiser: Paul Kittler
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Flat
Estimated distance: 55km loop from Narrows
Start time: 8:00am Maylands Railway Station; 8:30am Narrows Bridge (South)
A friendly Freo ride with a slight difference. It's down the freeway cycleway to Berrigan Drive, then westwards through South Lake and along Forrest Road to approach Freo from the south. We'll stop at our usual place in Freo where we can decide which route to take back to the Narrows.
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Flat
Estimated distance: 55km loop from Narrows
Start time: 8:00am Maylands Railway Station; 8:30am Narrows Bridge (South)
A friendly Freo ride with a slight difference. It's down the freeway cycleway to Berrigan Drive, then westwards through South Lake and along Forrest Road to approach Freo from the south. We'll stop at our usual place in Freo where we can decide which route to take back to the Narrows.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Saturday October 24, 2009 ... "The IKEA idea"
Leave your allen keys at home (spanners definitely not allowed). Forget the flat packs... but watch this space for details of our ride for October 29.
We'll call it the "The IKEA idea".
We'll call it the "The IKEA idea".
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Saturday October 17, 2009 Hills Ride
Ride Organiser: Paul Kittlerpjkittler@iinet.net.au
Ride style: Social
Road Type: Road
Terrain: Half flat, half hilly
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 8:00am at Maylands Railway Station
From Maylands, this week's ride heads south-east on flat roads through Belmont, Kewdale and Wattle Grove, then it's a steep pinch up Crystal Brook Road to Lesmurdie. We'll regroup and catch our breath at the top where we turn off Welshpool Rd onto Gladys Rd. From there it's around the edge of the escarpment and a gradual climb up to Kalamunda. We'll stop for munchies at Terry's favourite patisserie in Gooseberry Hill. After this it's down, down, down the Zig Zag and back onto the flats through Helena Valley, Guildford and back to Maylands.
Ride style: Social
Road Type: Road
Terrain: Half flat, half hilly
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 8:00am at Maylands Railway Station
From Maylands, this week's ride heads south-east on flat roads through Belmont, Kewdale and Wattle Grove, then it's a steep pinch up Crystal Brook Road to Lesmurdie. We'll regroup and catch our breath at the top where we turn off Welshpool Rd onto Gladys Rd. From there it's around the edge of the escarpment and a gradual climb up to Kalamunda. We'll stop for munchies at Terry's favourite patisserie in Gooseberry Hill. After this it's down, down, down the Zig Zag and back onto the flats through Helena Valley, Guildford and back to Maylands.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Saturday October 10, 2009 - Friendly Freo
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
We're scheduling a Freo Ride...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
2009 Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix
Witness firsthand the excitement and thrill of the 250 metre timber indoor Perth SpeedDome, recognised as one of the fastest velodromes in the world. Sit within an arms length of the flashing lycra of the world's most elite cyclists chasing world ranking points for their nation.
World, Olympic, Commonwealth Champions and record holders will line up in a star studded International field at the Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix.
Leading the charge for Australia will be West Australia’s own 2009 World Champions Cameron Meyer, Josephine Tomic, Luke Durbridge, Melissa Hoskins and Michaela Anderson. Tearing up the boards of the magnificent Speeddome will be World ranked riders from Malaysia, South Africa, Scotland, Canada, America, Poland and Japan all chasing UCI (Union Cyclist International) points in an extravaganza of speed and lycra. Complimented by the “Queen” of Cycling Anna Meares in the best form of her career, the Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix is one not to miss.
This Track Cycling WA Member Presale is available from 12noon WST, Monday 14 September until 5pm WST, Wednesday 23 September and is strictly subject to availability. General Public sales are available from 9am WST, Thursday 24 September.
Don’t forget to quote the code word TCWA when purchasing tickets online, by phone on 136 100 or at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Click here for more info
World, Olympic, Commonwealth Champions and record holders will line up in a star studded International field at the Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix.
Leading the charge for Australia will be West Australia’s own 2009 World Champions Cameron Meyer, Josephine Tomic, Luke Durbridge, Melissa Hoskins and Michaela Anderson. Tearing up the boards of the magnificent Speeddome will be World ranked riders from Malaysia, South Africa, Scotland, Canada, America, Poland and Japan all chasing UCI (Union Cyclist International) points in an extravaganza of speed and lycra. Complimented by the “Queen” of Cycling Anna Meares in the best form of her career, the Perth International Track Cycling Grand Prix is one not to miss.
This Track Cycling WA Member Presale is available from 12noon WST, Monday 14 September until 5pm WST, Wednesday 23 September and is strictly subject to availability. General Public sales are available from 9am WST, Thursday 24 September.
Don’t forget to quote the code word TCWA when purchasing tickets online, by phone on 136 100 or at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Click here for more info
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saturday September 27, 2009 - Pt Walter point to point
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Saturday.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Saturday.
Robert
Saturday October 4, 2009 - Middle Swan jaunt
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 8:00am
We'll meet at Maylands Railway Station and ride through Guildford to Middle Swan and then back via Campersic and Toodyay Roads. We'll fit in a coffee stop in Guildford on the way back (or some other random location).
Robert
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 8:00am
We'll meet at Maylands Railway Station and ride through Guildford to Middle Swan and then back via Campersic and Toodyay Roads. We'll fit in a coffee stop in Guildford on the way back (or some other random location).
Robert
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Saturday September 19, 2009 ...Freeway bike path saunter
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms ?
Start Place: Narrows - South Side
Start Time: 8:00 am
The suggestion for this Saturday is to meet at the Narrows at 8am and take the Freeway bike south for as far as the group wants to go with as many or as few coffee/refreshment stops as we want!!
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms ?
Start Place: Narrows - South Side
Start Time: 8:00 am
The suggestion for this Saturday is to meet at the Narrows at 8am and take the Freeway bike south for as far as the group wants to go with as many or as few coffee/refreshment stops as we want!!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Last ride and ....best laid plans
Firstly, Saturday's ride was great, although a little "sharper" than I had originally expected. Before the event, I had visions of an easy cruise around the river. However, with only Robert, myself and a new Terry showing up, the group took on a new dynamic. The pace at which Terry took off, despite his protestations of "I hope I don't slow you down too much" (not likely!!) , made me quickly realise that I had better grab the nearest slipstream and hold on for dear life. So the legs got a sharper-than-expected workout on Saturday morning, but very enjoyable.
And so to the best laid plans...
My intention for Sunday morning was to cruise down the freeway to Berrigan Drive, then cut across North Lake Road etc to Fremantle, checking out the roads for traffic and possible alternative routes, then having a look at La Vespa cafe/patisserie in South Freo as a possible destination of gastronomic replenishment.
It all went wrong when I missed Berrigan Drive. Don't ask me how I missed it but I missed it. I went past the yellow things and knew that Berrigan Drive was coming up soon. I kept riding and started to think "I should have seen it by now", and kept riding and thought "what a fool you would be to turn off too early - that's what you usually do", and kept riding and thought "I'm really getting out of town - I don't remember all this bushland".
I eventually turned off at Rowley Road, realising that I MUST have overshot the target, and decided to navigate my way back to Freo by going generally north and west. So, I find myself in Wattleup (for the first time in my life) bumping along rough roads laid down in the 50s (and neglected ever since) with only a few horses for company. The north/west thing worked OK until a dog-leg forced me a few km back to the east ... directly into a new housing estate (Hammond Park, I think) with curvy roads and roundabouts and ... cul-de-sacs. I retraced my way out of a few cul-de-sacs before I eventually found a road that went vaguely northish and westish.
Then I found out that it's a LONG WAY from Wattleup to Freo, especially when you're a bit knackered from the previous day and an unexpected headwind is making life harder than you want it to be. There are plenty of sharpish inclines on the way - no problem if you're fresh, but I was quickly wilting from the effort.
I made it to Freo. I was not a pretty sight. La Vespa is probably quite nice but it looked more suited to well-dressed people with trendy glasses than sweaty bike riders. I opted for L2 (the usual spot) and re-fuelled on florentine slice, coffee and juice. Bliss!!
I struggled home to South Perth with hollow legs.
A later examination of my errors, on Google Maps, revealed that I went about 10km too far on the cycleway. Multiply that by two and add some extra for diversions and cul-de-sacs, and I can see how that proposed 2-hour ride turned into a 3-hour epic.
We all know that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and while it was a close call I'm pretty confident I'll live to ride another day. So, watch out next weekend because I WILL BE FLYING. But more importantly, I'll be ready for a nice social ride of modest difficulty.
See you on Saturday.
Paul Kittler
And so to the best laid plans...
My intention for Sunday morning was to cruise down the freeway to Berrigan Drive, then cut across North Lake Road etc to Fremantle, checking out the roads for traffic and possible alternative routes, then having a look at La Vespa cafe/patisserie in South Freo as a possible destination of gastronomic replenishment.
It all went wrong when I missed Berrigan Drive. Don't ask me how I missed it but I missed it. I went past the yellow things and knew that Berrigan Drive was coming up soon. I kept riding and started to think "I should have seen it by now", and kept riding and thought "what a fool you would be to turn off too early - that's what you usually do", and kept riding and thought "I'm really getting out of town - I don't remember all this bushland".
I eventually turned off at Rowley Road, realising that I MUST have overshot the target, and decided to navigate my way back to Freo by going generally north and west. So, I find myself in Wattleup (for the first time in my life) bumping along rough roads laid down in the 50s (and neglected ever since) with only a few horses for company. The north/west thing worked OK until a dog-leg forced me a few km back to the east ... directly into a new housing estate (Hammond Park, I think) with curvy roads and roundabouts and ... cul-de-sacs. I retraced my way out of a few cul-de-sacs before I eventually found a road that went vaguely northish and westish.
Then I found out that it's a LONG WAY from Wattleup to Freo, especially when you're a bit knackered from the previous day and an unexpected headwind is making life harder than you want it to be. There are plenty of sharpish inclines on the way - no problem if you're fresh, but I was quickly wilting from the effort.
I made it to Freo. I was not a pretty sight. La Vespa is probably quite nice but it looked more suited to well-dressed people with trendy glasses than sweaty bike riders. I opted for L2 (the usual spot) and re-fuelled on florentine slice, coffee and juice. Bliss!!
I struggled home to South Perth with hollow legs.
A later examination of my errors, on Google Maps, revealed that I went about 10km too far on the cycleway. Multiply that by two and add some extra for diversions and cul-de-sacs, and I can see how that proposed 2-hour ride turned into a 3-hour epic.
We all know that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" and while it was a close call I'm pretty confident I'll live to ride another day. So, watch out next weekend because I WILL BE FLYING. But more importantly, I'll be ready for a nice social ride of modest difficulty.
See you on Saturday.
Paul Kittler
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
September 5, 2009 Roe Highway Loop
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
We didn't end up doing the Roe Highway loop last weekend (Ken and I, being the only riders decided to ride via Subi to Freo instead) so we've scheduled it again.
We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, then head south to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
We didn't end up doing the Roe Highway loop last weekend (Ken and I, being the only riders decided to ride via Subi to Freo instead) so we've scheduled it again.
We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, then head south to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday August 29 - Roe Highway loop
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, then head south to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, then head south to the Dutch Windmill for coffee. After coffee we'll head via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Saturday August 22, Freo Most Amicable Ride (re-scheduled)
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Last week's ride was cancelled due to the poor weather...not that the forecast for August 22 is any better. So, we've re-scheduled our deviation from the usual friendly Fremantle ride. This time we're going to have a "Mostly amicable Freo Ride"...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Perth's 2009 Painathlon - 3rd place to David Hind
Perth's Painathlon was held on August 8.
It involved 10 challenges in different locations around Perth, around 50kms of running plus 120kms of cycling.
I'm proud to say my son David came third. See the results
It involved 10 challenges in different locations around Perth, around 50kms of running plus 120kms of cycling.
I'm proud to say my son David came third. See the results
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Saturday August 15, 2009 - Mostly Amicable Freo ride?!!
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
The suggestion for this weekend is a deviation from the usual friendly Fremantle ride. This time we're going to have a "Mostly amicable Freo Ride"...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Saturday August 8, 2009 - Point Walter Ride
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Saturday.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Saturday.
Robert
Friday, July 31, 2009
Viewing the Avon Descent
If you're viewing the Avon Descent this weekend keep an eye out for two of the Ride_Group members:
Julie Cammell.. Race number 762, paddling a mango coloured surf ski (like about 200 other paddlers!), wearing a light blue helmet, red long sleeve outer layer and a yellow PFD
Glen Dusenberg (Doozy) - Race number 818 wearing a black helmet and in a red Finn Endorfin
By the way I understand PFD is a Personal Flotation Device and NOT a Pleated Fluffy Dress!!
Julie Cammell.. Race number 762, paddling a mango coloured surf ski (like about 200 other paddlers!), wearing a light blue helmet, red long sleeve outer layer and a yellow PFD
Glen Dusenberg (Doozy) - Race number 818 wearing a black helmet and in a red Finn Endorfin
By the way I understand PFD is a Personal Flotation Device and NOT a Pleated Fluffy Dress!!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Mark McLaughlan update... temporary visitor restriction
Frans Karel - Owner of Bikeforce, Woodvale and a valued member of the Life Cycle for CanTeen community has given us this update..
I visited Mark at Shenton Park today, while I was there he was moved to a single room for a few days as they have some fears that his wounds could get infected. The specialist indicated that they would like to restrict the visitors for a few days as they will need to wear protective gowns and gloves.
I am no doctor but it was explained that the antibiotics Mark has been on for the last month, reduces the white blood cell count in his system making him vulnerable to infection.
It is only a cautionary step and Mark is getting up and moving around with a walking frame and is still very positive about everything.
I visited Mark at Shenton Park today, while I was there he was moved to a single room for a few days as they have some fears that his wounds could get infected. The specialist indicated that they would like to restrict the visitors for a few days as they will need to wear protective gowns and gloves.
I am no doctor but it was explained that the antibiotics Mark has been on for the last month, reduces the white blood cell count in his system making him vulnerable to infection.
It is only a cautionary step and Mark is getting up and moving around with a walking frame and is still very positive about everything.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Sunday - August 2 - Avon Descent viewing and morning tea
For the first weekend of August we'll shift to a Sunday ride to coincide with the Avon descent. We've got two members of the Ride Group who are participating in the Avon descent this year...Julie Cammell and Glen Dusenberg.
More details to follow...
More details to follow...
Saturday July 25 - MTB Ride - Heritage trail
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Mountain Bike - non technical
Terrain: Steady Climb then Good descent
Estimated Distance: 45kms
Start Time: 8:30am
Start Point: Peachey Park (Car Park at the top of Morrison Road)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Mountain Bike - non technical
Terrain: Steady Climb then Good descent
Estimated Distance: 45kms
Start Time: 8:30am
Start Point: Peachey Park (Car Park at the top of Morrison Road)
We'll do the easy mountain bike ride on the Heritage Trail. We'll take the track North of Great Eastern Highway up to Sawyers Valley. This a fairly easy, steady climb. Then we'll cross the highway and return on the side with a stop at Darlington for coffee / food. The return is mainly downhill and in parts quite fast.
Mark McLaughlan update...
Hi everyone,
Mark has made enough progress to be shipped out of Royal Perth to Shenton Park annexe where he can focus full time on physio. The doctors and surgeons are happy with the progress of his left leg, infection has cleared up so he's right to go. Yesterday I was lucky enough to be there when the physios got him up, out of bed for the first time to try crutches and then a frame. It was a real effort for Mark but he did really well. He's impatient to get on with it all.
Thanks for all your cards, well wishes, phone calls and visits. It has meant the world to Mark and I. He has also been having regular visits from Life Cycle for CanTeen - the charity cycling group that raise money for teenagers with cancer as well as from staff and members of CanTeen. Mark plans to be back on his bike and able to do next years CanTeen ride again in March- Bassendean to Busselton. Many thanks also to you Frans and mates from the Track for encouragement in this.
He is in Ward 10 if anyone is able to visit, not sure if he has phone in his room. Will check it out today. He still has his mobile phone with him - 0432 259 181.
We're sure its all your prayers and positive thoughts and energy, as well as Mark's general fitness, that has seen such a rapid recovery to date,
love Ains
Mark has made enough progress to be shipped out of Royal Perth to Shenton Park annexe where he can focus full time on physio. The doctors and surgeons are happy with the progress of his left leg, infection has cleared up so he's right to go. Yesterday I was lucky enough to be there when the physios got him up, out of bed for the first time to try crutches and then a frame. It was a real effort for Mark but he did really well. He's impatient to get on with it all.
Thanks for all your cards, well wishes, phone calls and visits. It has meant the world to Mark and I. He has also been having regular visits from Life Cycle for CanTeen - the charity cycling group that raise money for teenagers with cancer as well as from staff and members of CanTeen. Mark plans to be back on his bike and able to do next years CanTeen ride again in March- Bassendean to Busselton. Many thanks also to you Frans and mates from the Track for encouragement in this.
He is in Ward 10 if anyone is able to visit, not sure if he has phone in his room. Will check it out today. He still has his mobile phone with him - 0432 259 181.
We're sure its all your prayers and positive thoughts and energy, as well as Mark's general fitness, that has seen such a rapid recovery to date,
love Ains
Saturday July 18, 2009 - Paul's Mystery Ride?
Ride Organiser: Paul Kittler mailto:pjkittler@iinet.net.au
Organisers mobile tel: 0418 936 852
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:30am (Maylands)
Start from Maylands Railway Station at 8:30am. Make our way to Fenton Rd in Kewdale via Garrett Rd and Abernethy Road. Traffic should be light before 9am. Pick up the route of the Roe Highway loop and get onto the Roe Hwy cycleway. Turn off the Roe Hwy cycleway at Willeri Drive and follow a route through Willeton and Bullcreek. Scanned map attached. This is the mystery part because I've never ridden through here. It should be easy to follow because it is Cycle Route SW7. Link up with the Riverton Road route that we did once about 6 months ago.
Organisers mobile tel: 0418 936 852
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:30am (Maylands)
Start from Maylands Railway Station at 8:30am. Make our way to Fenton Rd in Kewdale via Garrett Rd and Abernethy Road. Traffic should be light before 9am. Pick up the route of the Roe Highway loop and get onto the Roe Hwy cycleway. Turn off the Roe Hwy cycleway at Willeri Drive and follow a route through Willeton and Bullcreek. Scanned map attached. This is the mystery part because I've never ridden through here. It should be easy to follow because it is Cycle Route SW7. Link up with the Riverton Road route that we did once about 6 months ago.
Once over the Riverton Bridge, up to Manning Road then past Curtin Uni to South Perth. Coffee/food stop at Globe Cafe in Angelo St, South Perth. Take the usual route along cycleways from South Perth back to Maylands. People can peel off homewards as we go, or disperse from South Perth as they wish. I'll complete the loop back to Maylands.
Paul
Monday, July 6, 2009
Saturday July 11 - Friendly Freo
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
The suggestion for this weekend is a friendly Fremantle ride...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Mutual inspiration
I took the opportunity to visit Mark McLaughlan in Royal Perth Hospital (Ward 7B) last Friday. He has been there since being hit by a 4WD while riding his bike to work on June 11.
Despite spending the first two weeks of his time in hospital unable to move he is cheerful and very positive after operations to his leg and pelvis. He has been very buoyed by visitors including those from the Life Cycle community and at least one member of CanTeen. While Mark is very appreciative of the welcome encouragement if you take the time to visit him you'll also end up inspired by him.
Mark has already set himself a goal of riding in next year's Life Cycle and we've assured him of a place.
Despite spending the first two weeks of his time in hospital unable to move he is cheerful and very positive after operations to his leg and pelvis. He has been very buoyed by visitors including those from the Life Cycle community and at least one member of CanTeen. While Mark is very appreciative of the welcome encouragement if you take the time to visit him you'll also end up inspired by him.
Mark has already set himself a goal of riding in next year's Life Cycle and we've assured him of a place.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Saturday July 4, 2009 - Ken's Magical Mystery Tour
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 80kms+
Start Point: Windan Bridge - Near East Perth Power Station
Start Time: 8:30
Ken's Magical Mystery tour was scheduled for a couple of weeks ago but called off due to bad weather...but it is on again for this weekend. We will start from the Windan Bridge, near East Perth Power Station at 8:30. This will be a slow, leisurely ride following the river. Even if you've done this ride before the exact route is a mystery. Will we have a coffee stop or two? ...a mystery!
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 80kms+
Start Point: Windan Bridge - Near East Perth Power Station
Start Time: 8:30
Ken's Magical Mystery tour was scheduled for a couple of weeks ago but called off due to bad weather...but it is on again for this weekend. We will start from the Windan Bridge, near East Perth Power Station at 8:30. This will be a slow, leisurely ride following the river. Even if you've done this ride before the exact route is a mystery. Will we have a coffee stop or two? ...a mystery!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Member of Life Cycle community hit by car!
Mark McLaughlan joined us for Life Cycle for CanTeen 2009.
Mark is fairly quiet, but you'll probably remember him as the living artwork (heavily tattood) who rode a recumbant bike.
Mark has had his fair share of hard times over the years and spent some time very close to "rock bottom" in Kings Cross, Sydney but he recently celebrated 17 years away from that side of life.
Mark is a good friend of long time Life Cycle supporter, Frans Karel (owner of Bikeforce - Woodvale) and Frans tells us that Mark raved about doing Life Cycle.
Mark's past life has left him with a legacy of poor health issues that prevent him driving and he usually relies on his mountain bike as his form of transport. On Thursday June 11 he was heading to work when at 6:40am he was hit by a 4WD whose driver didn't see him. Incidentally, before we get angry at the 4WD owner he has been devasted by the injuries he has caused Mark and is doing everything he can to help him.
See this link http://wanneroo.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Cyclist-injured-in-accident/7528115/
Mark is (at the time of writing) in Royal Perth hospital - Ward 7A and has been overwhelmed and inspired by the number of unexpected visitors he has had. His injuries included a shattered pelvis, left leg and collarbone. At one stage it looked like he might lose a leg. Mark still has a long way to go with his recovery but he has already set himself a goal of getting well enough to ride in next year's Life Cycle for CanTeen!!
If you've got a chance to drop into RPH and see Mark let him know you're a member of the Life Cycle for CanTeen community. We know that Mark and his fiance, Ainslee will really appreciate the support.
Mark is fairly quiet, but you'll probably remember him as the living artwork (heavily tattood) who rode a recumbant bike.
Mark has had his fair share of hard times over the years and spent some time very close to "rock bottom" in Kings Cross, Sydney but he recently celebrated 17 years away from that side of life.
Mark is a good friend of long time Life Cycle supporter, Frans Karel (owner of Bikeforce - Woodvale) and Frans tells us that Mark raved about doing Life Cycle.
Mark's past life has left him with a legacy of poor health issues that prevent him driving and he usually relies on his mountain bike as his form of transport. On Thursday June 11 he was heading to work when at 6:40am he was hit by a 4WD whose driver didn't see him. Incidentally, before we get angry at the 4WD owner he has been devasted by the injuries he has caused Mark and is doing everything he can to help him.
See this link http://wanneroo.inmycommunity.com.au/news-and-views/local-news/Cyclist-injured-in-accident/7528115/
Mark is (at the time of writing) in Royal Perth hospital - Ward 7A and has been overwhelmed and inspired by the number of unexpected visitors he has had. His injuries included a shattered pelvis, left leg and collarbone. At one stage it looked like he might lose a leg. Mark still has a long way to go with his recovery but he has already set himself a goal of getting well enough to ride in next year's Life Cycle for CanTeen!!
If you've got a chance to drop into RPH and see Mark let him know you're a member of the Life Cycle for CanTeen community. We know that Mark and his fiance, Ainslee will really appreciate the support.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Saturday June 27 - MTB ride cancelled due to poor weather forecast
Just to let you know that, due to poor weather forecast for the weekend, we've cancelled the MTB ride planned for Saturday.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Life Cycling for CanTeen 2010 nominations open July 1, 2009
Just to let you know that Nominations for Life Cycle for CanTeen 2010 open on July 1, 2009.
Nomination forms are now available on the website http://www.lifecyclewa.com/ but please don't send money before July 1.
As usual there is a limit on the number of riders. Fully paid nominations secure a place. We expect to reach our limit fairly quickly especially since the date has been set early and over 70% of the 2009 riders had participated in Life Cycle for CanTeen on previous rides.
Nomination forms are now available on the website http://www.lifecyclewa.com/ but please don't send money before July 1.
As usual there is a limit on the number of riders. Fully paid nominations secure a place. We expect to reach our limit fairly quickly especially since the date has been set early and over 70% of the 2009 riders had participated in Life Cycle for CanTeen on previous rides.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A cautionary note for early morning riders!!
If you take to the roads and bike paths early in the morning you may be startled by bright lights coming towards you.
You could easily reach the conclusion that a plane has mistaken the bike path for a runway and is hurtling towards you OR that some young country lad is out "spotting" for roos Or that the train has come off the tracks.
Well you would (fortunately) be wrong!! ...but I do now have my new Ay Up lights fitted to my road bike!! Be prepared to be dazzled. They're great - I recommend them.
You could easily reach the conclusion that a plane has mistaken the bike path for a runway and is hurtling towards you OR that some young country lad is out "spotting" for roos Or that the train has come off the tracks.
Well you would (fortunately) be wrong!! ...but I do now have my new Ay Up lights fitted to my road bike!! Be prepared to be dazzled. They're great - I recommend them.
Robert
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Saturday June 20, 2009 - Ken's magical mystery tour
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 80kms+
Start Point: Windan Bridge - Near East Perth Power Station
Start Time: 8:30
Ken's Magical Mystery tour is scheduled again for this weekend. We will start from the Windan Bridge, near East Perth Power Station at 8:30. This will be a slow, leisurely ride following the river. Even if you've done this ride before the exact route is a mystery. Will we have a coffee stop or two? ...a mystery!
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 80kms+
Start Point: Windan Bridge - Near East Perth Power Station
Start Time: 8:30
Ken's Magical Mystery tour is scheduled again for this weekend. We will start from the Windan Bridge, near East Perth Power Station at 8:30. This will be a slow, leisurely ride following the river. Even if you've done this ride before the exact route is a mystery. Will we have a coffee stop or two? ...a mystery!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
The Ride_Group welcomes Juliana Cavoli
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday June 27 - Heritage Trail mountain bike ride
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Mountain Bike - non technical
Terrain: Steady Climb then Good descent
Estimated Distance: 45kms
Start Time: 8:30am
Start Point: Peachey Park (Car Park at the top of Morrison Road)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Mountain Bike - non technical
Terrain: Steady Climb then Good descent
Estimated Distance: 45kms
Start Time: 8:30am
Start Point: Peachey Park (Car Park at the top of Morrison Road)
We'll do the easy mountain bike ride on the Heritage Trail. We'll take the track North of Great Eastern Highway up to Sawyers Valley. This a fairly easy, steady climb. Then we'll cross the highway and return on the side with a stop at Darlington for coffee / food. The return is mainly downhill and in parts quite fast.
Saturday June 13 - Friendly Freo
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
The suggestion for this weekend is a friendly Fremantle ride...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Saturday June 6, 2009 - Roe Highway loop
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
Paul loved this ride last time we did it. We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, have coffee at either Denada's in Brentwood or Toscanini's at Canning Bridge then ride via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
Paul loved this ride last time we did it. We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, have coffee at either Denada's in Brentwood or Toscanini's at Canning Bridge then ride via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Thursday, May 28, 2009
The best lights? ...any advice?
I usually ride early in the morning (3:45 or 4:15 start) so most of my riding is in the dark (2.5 to 3 hours per ride).
The routes I take (roads and bike paths) are relatively consistent and some parts of them are quite well lit ..... others sections are very dark and I've had a couple of spills primarily due to not being able to see debris on the path until too late.
As a result of my latest spill (three of us hit a tree that fell across the path) I've decided to invest in a good set of lights. One friend has recommended the "Ayup" range (an Australian brand) http://www.ayup.com.au and they certainly look good according to their web site.
Would others like to share their experiences with lights?
The routes I take (roads and bike paths) are relatively consistent and some parts of them are quite well lit ..... others sections are very dark and I've had a couple of spills primarily due to not being able to see debris on the path until too late.
As a result of my latest spill (three of us hit a tree that fell across the path) I've decided to invest in a good set of lights. One friend has recommended the "Ayup" range (an Australian brand) http://www.ayup.com.au and they certainly look good according to their web site.
Would others like to share their experiences with lights?
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Bike Maintenance Course - June 16
A friend of the Ride_Group, Cathi Dixon is again doing her popular Bike Maintenance course. See the link Bike Maintenance Course
If you're interested I suggest you book as soon as you can ...Cathi's previous courses booked out quickly.
Robert
If you're interested I suggest you book as soon as you can ...Cathi's previous courses booked out quickly.
Robert
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Saturday May 30, 2009 - Pt Walter Ride
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Saturday. Hopefully I'll have my bike repaired and ready to join the ride.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 50kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - South Side)
We'll do a short, easy Point Walter ride on Saturday. Hopefully I'll have my bike repaired and ready to join the ride.
Robert
Getting to be a (BAD) habit....
Well it has happened again!! The bike is temporarily out of action following a collision early on Monday morning!!
I was out doing one of my usual rides with a couple of work colleagues. From early on in the ride we experienced debris at different points. Our progress past the Burswood gold course just after 5:00am was slowed by sand and weed across the path.
When we got to Roe Highway bike path (near Orrong Road) small branches were strewn across the path on certain stretches. Some sections of the path were well lit but intermittent sections were quite dark. It was on one of those dark sections that a tree lay across the path ..but we didn't see it. We rode one behind the other. I was at the back. Typically I backed off in the darker sections where I struggled to see and then caught up in the lighter or straighter sections. I had just caught up when we all three came down. Andrew was at the front and he came down hardest hitting the tree with his front wheel then straight over the handle bars to hit hard with his face copping the worst of it. Jason hit next and then I tailed the two of them.
Jason and I suffered grazes and bruising. Andrew has 10 stitches in his top lip. Andrew's bike was also worst effected. I've got mine booked in for a check and repairs on Thursday but the seat broke and will need replacing.
We'll definitely be adding more powerful lights to our shopping list!!
Robert
I was out doing one of my usual rides with a couple of work colleagues. From early on in the ride we experienced debris at different points. Our progress past the Burswood gold course just after 5:00am was slowed by sand and weed across the path.
When we got to Roe Highway bike path (near Orrong Road) small branches were strewn across the path on certain stretches. Some sections of the path were well lit but intermittent sections were quite dark. It was on one of those dark sections that a tree lay across the path ..but we didn't see it. We rode one behind the other. I was at the back. Typically I backed off in the darker sections where I struggled to see and then caught up in the lighter or straighter sections. I had just caught up when we all three came down. Andrew was at the front and he came down hardest hitting the tree with his front wheel then straight over the handle bars to hit hard with his face copping the worst of it. Jason hit next and then I tailed the two of them.
Jason and I suffered grazes and bruising. Andrew has 10 stitches in his top lip. Andrew's bike was also worst effected. I've got mine booked in for a check and repairs on Thursday but the seat broke and will need replacing.
We'll definitely be adding more powerful lights to our shopping list!!
Robert
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sat hilly ride details on blog
Ride organiser: Terry: mailto:tpdhome@git.com.au
Location: Corner Scott St and Great Eastern Highway, Koongamia
This week's ride is a hilly ride starting at 8:30a.m. from the corner of Scott St and Great Eastern Hway, Koongamia.
We'll take the back streets to Mundaring via a series of fairly short hills, then cycle past the weir to Kalamunda. (That'll make us all weird.) The hill on the Kalamunda side of the weir and the last few km into Kalamunda are the big challenges of the ride.
Morning tea will be at Paris Brest -- for which we have buy-one-get-one-free vouchers. (I won't talk about the Brest's passion for pairs.)
We'll head back to the start via Gooseberry Hill and the zig-zags.
Hope to see you there,
Terry
Mob: 0414 730 970
Time: 8:30 a.m.Location: Corner Scott St and Great Eastern Highway, Koongamia
This week's ride is a hilly ride starting at 8:30a.m. from the corner of Scott St and Great Eastern Hway, Koongamia.
We'll take the back streets to Mundaring via a series of fairly short hills, then cycle past the weir to Kalamunda. (That'll make us all weird.) The hill on the Kalamunda side of the weir and the last few km into Kalamunda are the big challenges of the ride.
Morning tea will be at Paris Brest -- for which we have buy-one-get-one-free vouchers. (I won't talk about the Brest's passion for pairs.)
We'll head back to the start via Gooseberry Hill and the zig-zags.
Hope to see you there,
Terry
Saturday, May 16, 2009
WINTER TRACK CYCLING GRAND PRIX - June 28, 2009
The Winter Track Cycling Grand Prix is being held June 28 at the Midvale Velodrome (see the attached brochure)
Andrea and I have already booked a table for 8 and have 3 (paid) spaces available if any one in the Ride Group is interested.
Of course, if you want to get together a table yourself you're welcome (but I note reservations are required by May 23).
Andrea and I have already booked a table for 8 and have 3 (paid) spaces available if any one in the Ride Group is interested.
Of course, if you want to get together a table yourself you're welcome (but I note reservations are required by May 23).
Tour de France evening
Andrea and I are planning a "Tour de France" evening at our place and members of the Ride Group will be welcome to join us.
We're yet to sort out the details but it is likely to be for one of the later mountain stages during this year's tour.
It will be a "bring a plate" and BYO drink / wine type social evening. We'll provide the tv and venue.
We'll need an idea of how many people are coming.
Watch this space for further details.
Cheers
Robert and Andrea
We're yet to sort out the details but it is likely to be for one of the later mountain stages during this year's tour.
It will be a "bring a plate" and BYO drink / wine type social evening. We'll provide the tv and venue.
We'll need an idea of how many people are coming.
Watch this space for further details.
Cheers
Robert and Andrea
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Saturday May 16, 2009 - ride along the Freeway bike path
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00am
This week we'll start at Maylands at 8:00am, do the usual pick up at the Narrows (South Side) at 8:30 then ride down the freeway bike path, beyond the Dutch Windmill. We'll squeeze in a coffee, perhaps at the Dutch Windmill and discuss rides to schedule for the next week or two.
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Place: Maylands Railway Station
Start Time: 8:00am
This week we'll start at Maylands at 8:00am, do the usual pick up at the Narrows (South Side) at 8:30 then ride down the freeway bike path, beyond the Dutch Windmill. We'll squeeze in a coffee, perhaps at the Dutch Windmill and discuss rides to schedule for the next week or two.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
CanTeen and Camp Quality to merge?
As many of our Ride_Group members are supporters of Life Cycle for CanTeen we want to share this news with you.
Letter from CanTeen to Life Cycle for CanTeen supporters
This news is also displayed on the Life Cycle group on Facebook and Shaun Mays (WA Division Manager of CanTeen) encourages comments and feedback. He assures us he will respond to comment sent to him.
Letter from CanTeen to Life Cycle for CanTeen supporters
This news is also displayed on the Life Cycle group on Facebook and Shaun Mays (WA Division Manager of CanTeen) encourages comments and feedback. He assures us he will respond to comment sent to him.
Monday, May 11, 2009
NO TO DAYLIGHT SAVING RALLY
Hi Robert,
There's a rally at Parliament for the No campaign at 12:30pm Tuesday, 12 May 2009. It would be great if we could have lots of cyclists there. Please feel free to forward the following and attached to anyone who might be interested.
See the flyer No Campaign Rally
Best wishes
Chris Tallentire
0418 955 191
NO TO DAYLIGHT SAVING RALLY
Parliament House
12:30pm
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
All opponents of daylight saving are welcome.
For further information please phone 9493 2223
There's a rally at Parliament for the No campaign at 12:30pm Tuesday, 12 May 2009. It would be great if we could have lots of cyclists there. Please feel free to forward the following and attached to anyone who might be interested.
See the flyer No Campaign Rally
Best wishes
Chris Tallentire
0418 955 191
NO TO DAYLIGHT SAVING RALLY
Parliament House
12:30pm
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
All opponents of daylight saving are welcome.
For further information please phone 9493 2223
Headsweats - no sweat
I've been using "Headsweats" bandannas for quite some time now and swear by them.
I'm a "hot blooded male" who tends to sweat a lot and I used to have a soaking, stinking, helmet and sweat running down my face and stinging my eyes... but not since I've been using "Headsweats" bandannas.
http://www.everestsports.com.au/headsweats/
Do they stop you sweating? No ...but the wetness is "wicked" away. Yes the bandanna itself gets wet .. but soon dries out.
I recommend them.
Robert
I'm a "hot blooded male" who tends to sweat a lot and I used to have a soaking, stinking, helmet and sweat running down my face and stinging my eyes... but not since I've been using "Headsweats" bandannas.
http://www.everestsports.com.au/headsweats/
Do they stop you sweating? No ...but the wetness is "wicked" away. Yes the bandanna itself gets wet .. but soon dries out.
I recommend them.
Robert
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Saturday May 9, 2009 ...Friendly Freo
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
The suggestion for this weekend is a friendly Fremantle ride...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday May 2 - Ken's Magical Mystery Ride
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 70 kms?
Start Point: Maylands
Start Time: 8:00am
Great News! Ken is over the flu ..so his Magical Mystery ride is scheduled for this weekend. We will start from Maylands and do the usual pick up at the Narrows at 8:30. Where will we go... a mystery! Will we have a coffee stop or two ...a mystery! The only thing you can be absolutely certain of ...this will NOT be a hills ride.
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 70 kms?
Start Point: Maylands
Start Time: 8:00am
Great News! Ken is over the flu ..so his Magical Mystery ride is scheduled for this weekend. We will start from Maylands and do the usual pick up at the Narrows at 8:30. Where will we go... a mystery! Will we have a coffee stop or two ...a mystery! The only thing you can be absolutely certain of ...this will NOT be a hills ride.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Saturday April 25 - Middle swan
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 8:00am
Ken is still suffering from the flu so we'll postpone his "Magical Mystery Ride" again and instead do a Middle Swan ride.
We'll meet at Maylands Railway Station and ride through Guildford to Middle Swan and then back via Campersic and Toodyay Roads. We'll fit in a coffee stop in Guildford on the way back.
Robert
Ride style: Social
Terrain: Mainly Flat
Estimated Distance: 55 kms
Start Time: 8:00am
Ken is still suffering from the flu so we'll postpone his "Magical Mystery Ride" again and instead do a Middle Swan ride.
We'll meet at Maylands Railway Station and ride through Guildford to Middle Swan and then back via Campersic and Toodyay Roads. We'll fit in a coffee stop in Guildford on the way back.
Robert
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Saturday April 18. Roe Highway bike path loop
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 65 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
We haven't done this ride for a while. We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, have coffee at either Denada's in Brentwood or Toscanini's at Canning Bridge then ride via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Organisers mobile tel: 0417 934 502
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 65 kms
Start Place: Fenton St, Kewdale - old Toll office
Start Time: 8:00 am
We haven't done this ride for a while. We'll meet at the old Toll head office off Fenton St, Kewdale at 8am, wind our way to the Roe Hwy bike path. We'll take the path through to the Freeway bike path, have coffee at either Denada's in Brentwood or Toscanini's at Canning Bridge then ride via South Perth and The Burswood to Orrong Road and back to Kewdale.
Robert
Ken's magical mystery tour postponed
Ken is down with the flu ...so he has postponed his "magical mystery tour". Watch this space for the following weekend (April 25).
Our Standards of Friendship and Fair Play
The Ride Group Standards of Friendship and Fair Play are:
1) We are tolerant of difference
2) We ride as a group (understanding different skill levels and abilities)
3) We treat each other fairly and objectively
4) We act responsibly and with respect for those around us
Only those who accept and support these standards are welcome in the Ride Group.
Anyone who wishes to join (or re-join) our group will only be accepted if they agree to support these standards.
1) We are tolerant of difference
2) We ride as a group (understanding different skill levels and abilities)
3) We treat each other fairly and objectively
4) We act responsibly and with respect for those around us
Only those who accept and support these standards are welcome in the Ride Group.
Anyone who wishes to join (or re-join) our group will only be accepted if they agree to support these standards.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Saturday April 11 - Friendly Freo
Ride Organiser: Terry Dowling tpdhome@git.com.au
Organisers mobile tel: 0414 730 970
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Organisers mobile tel: 0414 730 970
Ride style: Social
Ride type: Road
Terrain: Mainly flat
Estimated Distance: 70kms
Start Time: 8:00am (Maylands) 8:30 (Narrows - North Side)
Terry's suggestion for this Easter weekend is a friendly Fremantle ride...starting at Maylands with the usual Narrows hook up. The ride will detour via Cottesloe and along the beach with a coffee / breakfast stop in Fremantle. The return ride will be be via Pt Walter and Canning Bridge.
I'll be away for Easter ..so please make certain you let Terry know if you're planning to join the ride.
In the meantime ... have a great Easter break. See you the following weekend.
Robert
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
April 4, 2009 - University Club breakfast and Freo ride
Details of the ride are:
1. Need to rsvp to me by COB Thursday (or to the University Club on
6488 8770 or www.universityclub.uwa.edu.au). I've tentatively booked for six and need to call with final numbers.
2. Start at Maylands 7:30 and Narrows 8:00
3. Cycle down to Canning Bridge, then u-turn and head to UWA by about 8:45.
4. Buffet breakfast at University Club costs $15. This is what's on their web site:
Breakfast includes: cereals, Harvey Fresh yoghurt, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, grilled tomato, Harvey Fresh orange juice and tea or coffee. I suspect there may be English muffins and French pastries, but don't know for sure.
5. Cross fingers and hope to win the two mountain bikes.
6. Then cycle down to Freo on north an back on south (possibly stop in Attadale for coffee on return leg?)
Cheers,
Terry
1. Need to rsvp to me by COB Thursday (or to the University Club on
6488 8770 or www.universityclub.uwa.edu.au). I've tentatively booked for six and need to call with final numbers.
2. Start at Maylands 7:30 and Narrows 8:00
3. Cycle down to Canning Bridge, then u-turn and head to UWA by about 8:45.
4. Buffet breakfast at University Club costs $15. This is what's on their web site:
Breakfast includes: cereals, Harvey Fresh yoghurt, fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, hash browns, grilled tomato, Harvey Fresh orange juice and tea or coffee. I suspect there may be English muffins and French pastries, but don't know for sure.
5. Cross fingers and hope to win the two mountain bikes.
6. Then cycle down to Freo on north an back on south (possibly stop in Attadale for coffee on return leg?)
Cheers,
Terry
Saturday, March 28, 2009
GPS Plot from Hillarys ride
For your interest....
This plot is a litte different from previous plots ....each point in the plots list details such as speed and heart rate at the specific location.
Click here
This plot is a litte different from previous plots ....each point in the plots list details such as speed and heart rate at the specific location.
Click here
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Saturday March 28, 2009 - West Coast Hwy to Hillarys
Ride Organiser: Robert Hind Robert@robert-hind.com Organiser's Mobile: 0417 934 502 Ride Style: Social Terrain: Mainly Flat Estimated Distance: 65kms Start Point: Maylands Start Time: 8:00 am
We'll meet at Maylands railway station then do the usual hook up at The Narrows (North Side) then wind our way through King's Park, Subiaco and Reabold Hill to West Coast Hwy. We'll then ride up West Coast Hwy to Hillarys where we'll stop for coffee / breakfast before riding back.
We'll meet at Maylands railway station then do the usual hook up at The Narrows (North Side) then wind our way through King's Park, Subiaco and Reabold Hill to West Coast Hwy. We'll then ride up West Coast Hwy to Hillarys where we'll stop for coffee / breakfast before riding back.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Welcome to the new Ride_Group blog
Welcome to the new Ride_Group Blog!!
Q. Why a new blog?
A. In the past the Ride_Group blog could only be added to or edited by me. I've decided to "Open it up" so that other members (and only other invited members) can add their own new blog items or comment on existing blog entries.
Q. I'm so used to finding entries on the old blog. How will I find the new blog?
A. Firstly ...... I will leave the old blog in place for a while with a link to the new one.
Secondly...The address for this new blog is easier to remember.
Q. Can I add new blog entries or comment on an existing blog entry?
A. Yes. If you're a member of the Ride_Group and you've been invited to. That is the whole point of this new blog!!
Q. Why a new blog?
A. In the past the Ride_Group blog could only be added to or edited by me. I've decided to "Open it up" so that other members (and only other invited members) can add their own new blog items or comment on existing blog entries.
Q. I'm so used to finding entries on the old blog. How will I find the new blog?
A. Firstly ...... I will leave the old blog in place for a while with a link to the new one.
Secondly...The address for this new blog is easier to remember.
Q. Can I add new blog entries or comment on an existing blog entry?
A. Yes. If you're a member of the Ride_Group and you've been invited to. That is the whole point of this new blog!!
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