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[Vic] Sid Patterson Grand Prix
Jono L Wrote: Righto Jack, for Vodafone the organisors have to fork out a ****load of dosh and that doesn't garuantee that the crowds will turn up, i'm not supporting it, just justifying it. Plus this little event thats on atm called the Australian Open tennis takes priority methinks. you're absolutely right Jono - there are never any guarantees (until the tickets are sold). Sorry, I didnt realise the discussion was about whether it should be at Vodafone or DISC. I thought it was about the merits of one venue over the other. Me, I'd vote for Vodafone every time as a venue. But logistically, as you point out, that may not be economically sound. Lessee what Suzie B has to say about the racing at DISC when she reports back -- warrwych |
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warrwych Wrote: Lessee what Suzie B has to say about the racing at DISC when she reports back I shall duly report my findings after attending the racing on Saturday. -- SuzieB |
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SuzieB Wrote: I shall duly report my findings after attending the racing on Saturday. Bummed I'm missing all the track races.. need to find my keys to teleporter. cyclingnews.com to the rescue! Keen to read your reports too.. hippy -- hippy |
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Headed out to DISC on Saturday night to watch the Sid Patterson Grand Prix with a stop off for dinner at a great restaurant in High Street, Northcote, 'Pizza mein liebe' (http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/gu...enue&id=277204). Highly recommended for post ride refuelling. Still very hot and sticky and worse inside the velodrome. Surprised to note only one bike locked up outside the velo as we went in but saw about 8 when we left. Cost was $10 each plus $4 for a programme which was a definate requirement as it not only listed all the riders but also explained the events to Euan and I. We've never really watched track racing before so explanations were much needed. We got standing room at the steep end of the velo. One poor guy took a dive from the top of the track right in front of us and took out some of the track with him which was taped over by some very hardy souls willing to scramble up. I was very impressed and also horrified to see how steep the velo track is. Told Euan that I think I'll focus on road racing. We saw the guy riding around later with a nasty chunk out of his lycra suit and a rather big graze on his leg. It was good to know one rider, Reece van Beek, who is trained by the same lady that I see so we had someone to cheer on. It was interesting seeing Mark French try to make the Commonwealth Games, unfortunately he fell just short of the required time. I was pleased to be able to see a couple of young riders in Leigh Howard and Peter Johnstone who have very bright cycling futures in front of them I think. I'm still not sure why some of the scratch races are motor paced and some aren't but it was great to see all that bike p0rn on display. I loved the smell of the wood and the noise of the bikes as they went past and we were so close to the riders when they came up the top of the track. The atmosphere may have been lacking a little as there wasn't a huge crowd there but they fired up when it counted. We had a great night's entertainment and I will definately be watching track racing again. details of winners here - http://tinyurl.com/dugzu and photos - http://tinyurl.com/bus33 -- SuzieB |
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Ok so now i can post from work not just read. But Google groups sux.
I will have to figure another way. So Suzie. You and Euan up for the Austral with Kathy and me ... maybe Ian. Did nothing yesterday exept drink.. feel bloated Thursday will be a go .. Need to ride Dave |
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On 2006-01-22, percrime (aka Bruce)
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea: Ok so now i can post from work not just read. But Google groups sux. I will have to figure another way. Are you aware that your email address is public and unobfuscated? Google (not just groups) is teh suck indeed. I've stopped using google for searching at work, because in their infinite wisdom, they've decided our two proxy servers serving 10,000 students has too much traffic, and therefore must have some kind of virus -- I have to enter those stupid obfuscated letters from graphics every second search. Did nothing yesterday exept drink.. feel bloated Try water next time. Beer dehydrates you I left all the windows and doors open the night before, as soon as the temperature outside dropped below inside. Then when I woke up at 10:00, and felt all the hot air rushing in, I ran around quickly closing everything. Pretty much from that point on, I felt pretty nauseated whenever I stayed inside (was fine when at the beach, although a little dehydrated). Thursday will be a go .. Need to ride Thursday will be another hot one, too. -- TimC C Code. C Code Run. Run, Code, RUN! PLEASE!!!! --unknown |
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Urk. OK Tim I will now look for an anonymous news server Sob
Unobfuscated hey.. I will give you unobfuscated. Dave |
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"percrime" writes:
Ok so now i can post from work not just read. But Google groups sux. I will have to figure another way. So Suzie. You and Euan up for the Austral with Kathy and me ... maybe Ian. Did nothing yesterday exept drink.. feel bloated Thursday will be a go .. Need to ride Forecast 40, let's make it an early ride! -- Cheers | ~~ __@ Euan | ~~ _-\, Melbourne, Australia | ~ (*)/ (*) |
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Euan wrote: "percrime" writes: Ok so now i can post from work not just read. But Google groups sux. I will have to figure another way. So Suzie. You and Euan up for the Austral with Kathy and me ... maybe Ian. Did nothing yesterday exept drink.. feel bloated Thursday will be a go .. Need to ride Forecast 40, let's make it an early ride! Yeah I noticed. OK lets say 7 oclock at Kathy racer then we will do at least aspy. Are the girls up for it? Dave |
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[Vic] Sid Patterson Grand Prix
SuzieB Wrote: Headed out to DISC on Saturday night to watch the Sid Patterson Grand Prix with a stop off for dinner at a great restaurant in High Street, Northcote, 'Pizza mein liebe' (http://www.yourrestaurants.com.au/gu...enue&id=277204). Highly recommended for post ride refuelling. Still very hot and sticky and worse inside the velodrome. Surprised to note only one bike locked up outside the velo as we went in but saw about 8 when we left. Cost was $10 each plus $4 for a programme which was a definate requirement as it not only listed all the riders but also explained the events to Euan and I. We've never really watched track racing before so explanations were much needed. We got standing room at the steep end of the velo. One poor guy took a dive from the top of the track right in front of us and took out some of the track with him which was taped over by some very hardy souls willing to scramble up. I was very impressed and also horrified to see how steep the velo track is. Told Euan that I think I'll focus on road racing. We saw the guy riding around later with a nasty chunk out of his lycra suit and a rather big graze on his leg. It was good to know one rider, Reece van Beek, who is trained by the same lady that I see so we had someone to cheer on. It was interesting seeing Mark French try to make the Commonwealth Games, unfortunately he fell just short of the required time. I was pleased to be able to see a couple of young riders in Leigh Howard and Peter Johnstone who have very bright cycling futures in front of them I think. I'm still not sure why some of the scratch races are motor paced and some aren't but it was great to see all that bike p0rn on display. I loved the smell of the wood and the noise of the bikes as they went past and we were so close to the riders when they came up the top of the track. The atmosphere may have been lacking a little as there wasn't a huge crowd there but they fired up when it counted. We had a great night's entertainment and I will definately be watching track racing again. details of winners here - http://tinyurl.com/dugzu and photos - http://tinyurl.com/bus33 Sounds like you had a good night out! You will understand what I was trying to say about DISC feeling a bit "soulless". Maybe that will come now they have named the velodrome I find it a very sensory sport, track racing - the sounds, the smell of the wood etc. Worst sound is that thud when someone hits the deck, becuase you know its going to hurt and there is nothing they can do to stop that slide to the bottom. The track isn't so steep once you get used to it, but I still don't like being at the top of those corners! So, will you head off to Vodafone for the Austral SuzieB? -- warrwych |
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