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Crazy cyclist video: Colombia
Interesting video of a cyclist racing down a long bendy road in Colombia.
If he keep riding like this, he won't be around for much longer. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d61_1335630738 |
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A Ride Down Under
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To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it's not called a sportive, and it's not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn day somewhere near the North Sea. But no matter. The cold and misty conditions haven't dampened the enthusiasm of 3500 cyclists gathered here in the little seaside town of Torquay, to the west of Melbourne, for the start of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. Win pin on our numbers (but this event doesn't use timing chips) and then start in waves according to expected completion time. I'm riding with a couple of local buddies who've put themselves (and me) down to cover the 145km course in around 5 hours. No hanging around then, but hopefully enough time to take in the scenery. The first section of the ride takes us inland through the little settlement of Bellrae then across rolling farmland on dead-straight country roads. There's no car traffic, as these roads are closed to vehicles for a few hours as the main waves of riders come through. In the town of Moriac we turn southwest on the Cape Otway Road. Unfortunately, we start heading into a chilly wind and a few spots of rain. Fortunately, we hook up with a crowd from the Eastern Vets cycling club. Some good-quality group riding (plus some lively conversation) help the miles pass quickly. Our steady speed means we scoop up other riders battling into the wind, and at one point we've got a peloton of about 100 cruising through the landscape. With about 60km done, a highlight is spotting Phil Anderson passing in the other direction. A lowlight is a serious downpour that breaks up the big bunch as riders stop to put on rain jackets. But the rain doesn't last for long, and soon we reach the town of Deans Marsh. We're now about halfway round the course, and there's an official feed station, although the only items available are water, 'lollies' (what Aussies call sweets) plus Ascend recovery bars and drink - which seems an odd choice with the finish, and the prospect of recovery, still 70km to go. But the bars are tasty, and wolfed down by many riders. Others take advantage of the local roadhouse and go for coffee and cake instead. http://road.cc/content/feature/57216-ride-down-under -- Simon Mason |
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Numb-nuts Mason changes the subject again.
On 29/04/2012 20:52, Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE: To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it's not called a sportive, and it's not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn day somewhere near the North Sea. But no matter. The cold and misty conditions haven't dampened the enthusiasm of 3500 cyclists gathered here in the little seaside town of Torquay, to the west of Melbourne, for the start of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. Win pin on our numbers (but this event doesn't use timing chips) and then start in waves according to expected completion time. I'm riding with a couple of local buddies who've put themselves (and me) down to cover the 145km course in around 5 hours. No hanging around then, but hopefully enough time to take in the scenery. The first section of the ride takes us inland through the little settlement of Bellrae then across rolling farmland on dead-straight country roads. There's no car traffic, as these roads are closed to vehicles for a few hours as the main waves of riders come through. In the town of Moriac we turn southwest on the Cape Otway Road. Unfortunately, we start heading into a chilly wind and a few spots of rain. Fortunately, we hook up with a crowd from the Eastern Vets cycling club. Some good-quality group riding (plus some lively conversation) help the miles pass quickly. Our steady speed means we scoop up other riders battling into the wind, and at one point we've got a peloton of about 100 cruising through the landscape. With about 60km done, a highlight is spotting Phil Anderson passing in the other direction. A lowlight is a serious downpour that breaks up the big bunch as riders stop to put on rain jackets. But the rain doesn't last for long, and soon we reach the town of Deans Marsh. We're now about halfway round the course, and there's an official feed station, although the only items available are water, 'lollies' (what Aussies call sweets) plus Ascend recovery bars and drink - which seems an odd choice with the finish, and the prospect of recovery, still 70km to go. But the bars are tasty, and wolfed down by many riders. Others take advantage of the local roadhouse and go for coffee and cake instead. http://road.cc/content/feature/57216-ride-down-under -- Simon Mason -- Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster University |
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Crazy cyclist video: Colombia
"Mr. Benn" wrote in message
... Interesting video of a cyclist racing down a long bendy road in Colombia. If he keep riding like this, he won't be around for much longer. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d61_1335630738 This is an entertaining video - It is well worth watching. |
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A Ride Down Under
"Simon Mason" wrote in message . uk... QUOTE: To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it's not called a sportive, and it's not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn day somewhere near the North Sea. But no matter. The cold and misty conditions haven't dampened the enthusiasm of 3500 cyclists gathered here in the little seaside town of Torquay, to the west of Melbourne, for the start of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. Sounds a bit like the ride I did in London on Saturday, but we had a turnout of 10000 riders in the cold and drizzle. -- Simon Mason |
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A Ride Down Under
On Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:12:21 +0100, "Simon Mason"
wrote: snip Sounds a bit like the ride I did in London on Saturday You did not do the ride on Saturday - you really are a liar. If you had done the ride then no doubt we would have seen the view from your cycle. All your shots are from the pavement. You are a liar. The new verb to do a cycle ride : to watch push-bikes from the footpath. |
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Crazy cyclist video: Colombia
On Apr 29, 11:31*am, "Mr. Benn" wrote:
Interesting video of a cyclist racing down a long bendy road in Colombia. If he keep riding like this, he won't be around for much longer. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d61_1335630738 I've had a good look at that and he rides very well. Only the first left-hander could there have been a possibility he could not have seen that the road was clear ahead, but I reckon this was set up between the cyclist and the mc-rider and both are in fact experienced cyclists with good knowledge of that road and that a signal was given to pass. |
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A Ride Down Under
On 30/04/2012 21:12, Simon Mason wrote:
"Simon Mason" wrote in message . uk... QUOTE: To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it's not called a sportive, and it's not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn day somewhere near the North Sea. But no matter. The cold and misty conditions haven't dampened the enthusiasm of 3500 cyclists gathered here in the little seaside town of Torquay, to the west of Melbourne, for the start of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. Sounds a bit like the ride I did in London on Saturday, but we had a turnout of 10000 riders in the cold and drizzle. But you didn't do the ride you ****** - did you? Liar, liar, bib shorts on fire. -- Dave - Cyclists VOR. "Many people barely recognise the bicycle as a legitimate mode of transport; it is either a toy for children or a vehicle fit only for the poor and/or strange," Dave Horton - Lancaster University |
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A Ride Down Under
On Apr 30, 9:12*pm, "Simon Mason"
wrote: "Simon Mason" wrote in message . uk... QUOTE: To sunny Australia, where another assignment (your humble author also covers travel) auspiciously coincides with the chance to take part in a local sportive. Except it's not called a sportive, and it's not that sunny either. What should be a beautiful late summer morning on the surf-kissed beaches of Victoria is more like an autumn day somewhere near the North Sea. But no matter. The cold and misty conditions haven't dampened the enthusiasm of 3500 cyclists gathered here in the little seaside town of Torquay, to the west of Melbourne, for the start of the 2XU Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. Sounds a bit like the ride I did in London on Saturday, but we had a turnout of 10000 riders in the cold and drizzle. -- Simon Mason- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Just had a look out the window - it looks cold and drizzly again. A complete change from yesterday's lovely weather. Still, there is summer to come and this time next month we will be on holiday. -- Simon Mason |
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Crazy cyclist video: Colombia
Interesting video of a cyclist racing down a long bendy road in Colombia.
If he keep riding like this, he won't be around for much longer. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d61_1335630738 I've had a good look at that and he rides very well. *Only the first left-hander could there have been a possibility he could not have seen that the road was clear ahead, but I reckon this was set up between the cyclist and the mc-rider and both are in fact experienced cyclists with good knowledge of that road and that a signal was given to pass. Not to condone anything that isn't legal / safe but it's amazing how often you can get away moving like that. |
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