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Kona Results out now..

Check them out here..

http://www.fullgaspromotions.com.au/new/results.html

Nice effort Vietzy 11th Fastest Day lap...

And Jacqui 7th & 14th fastest female..

Well done..

Kona 2006

We were blessed with the weather, but not with the dust. Added to the energy zapping head cold Im getting over, Im now coffing up bright yellow dusty flem from the bottom of my lungs..Hmm nice..

The Chamois Royale lads put in a good effort given how slack we are when it comes to training. We came fourth after a close battle for third. We faded towards the end but the BSC lads were too strong for us this time. There was of course no chance competing against the professional outfit Felt, they were farken fast.

Flynny thanks for lending us your magnificent tent. It stood the test against the strong winds not only from Bondy's arse but mother nature. Thanks mate for that, we all really appreciated it.

Mim thanks for coming up and giving us all some support and bringing the Saturday paper too.

Em thanks for the pics which follow.

Below - The lads minus Vietz who was out on course.

Below - The Plough - Luke on the gas.

Below - Some sun screen may have been a good idea you idiot!

Below - Rocco - The strong man again. 7 laps on a single speed...Below - Rocco after his last fast lap in the heat.

Below - Em pointed this out on my front Specialized issue tubeless tire. Check the spelling from the Thai made tire..

Below - Pip as gracious as ever but had some pace on the last downhill section. She took the same very wide line as her hubby but manage to pull it together.
Below - Mocha posting a last lap of 51 mins (Only because I had to impress Em)
Below - yeah it hurt - Its not good to push yourself when you have a cold.
Below - Dimitri.. This guy is fast. Farken fast. I tried so hard to catch him and then when I was next to him going up a big hill, he looked at my number notice I was in the same category and took off. I worked hard to almost catch him at the finish. Great riding mate on the Single Speed!

Below - Dimitri again.

Below - Nathan - Oops! Nearly lost it. I think we all put him off?

Below - Jackie & Nath

Below - I dont know this guy?

Below - Nice change over boys.. Nice arse Vietz.

Below - Bondy & Vietz (on the Croc) resting up.

Below - Campsite - Rocco chilling out. Kate & Geoff chatting.

Below - Yes nice style. After two flat tyres on his last lap and nearly losing it on the last fast corner after the downhill Vietz managed to finish in form on the last corner. Leave the outfit at home next time mate.

Another great weekend. Check Kona website for results when posted..

See you all at the Anaconda. Come watch me drown in the swim.

MG

Human Power - The only way to go!

"The bicycle is a tremendously efficient means of transportation. In fact cycling is more efficient than any other method of travel--including walking! The one billion bicycles in the world are a testament to its effectiveness. The engine for this efficient mode of transport is the human body".

"Because bodies are fueled by food, diet plays an important role in how the body performs. Different muscle groups and types provide the power. Genetic inheritance, intensive training, and a competitive drive help top athletes push the boundaries of endurance and speed on the bicycle.How Far Do You Want To Go"?

It takes less energy to bicycle one mile than it takes to walk a mile. In fact, a bicycle can be up to 5 times more efficient than walking. If we compare the amount of calories burned in bicycling to the number of calories an automobile burns, the difference is astounding. One hundred calories can power a cyclist for three miles, but it would only power a car 280 feet (85 meters)!

Taken from - http://www.exploratorium.edu/cycling/humanpower1.html

Two quotes for today..

"Pain is a big fat creature riding on your back. The farther you pedal, the heavier he feels. The harder you push, the tighter he squeezes your chest. The steeper the climb, the deeper he digs his jagged, sharp claws into your muscles."

Scott Martin

And for alls those crazy fixed geared bike riders...

"I still feel that variable gears are only for people over forty-five. Isn't it better to triumph by the strength of your muscles than by the artifice of a derailer? We are getting soft... As for me, give me a fixed gear!"

Henri Desgrange

Is Woodend good? Yep its good alright!

I had never been to Woodend and the guys kept saying how nice it was to ride. Well it lived up to my expectations for cross country riding. The "big" loop I think is 18kms? Its fast with tight corners, narrow escapes through the trees, logs, logs and more logs, (you will get used to them once you work out how to ride them fast), some ups being only small (nothing a single speeder couldn't handle) and some nice fast medium technical downs.

I took my camera with me and carried it around in the heat on Saturday 18th November, but of course its hard to stop and take pics when you are trying to keep up with Geoff, Nick and Rocco.

We had a great crew there. Jen & Chris 'Davo' Davidson came through with the goods at the end, with a bbq & beers.. Unfortunately we were all too dehydrated to have the beer. Thanks Chris and Jen for that!

Woodend is only 1 hour from Brunswick East. Much better going there than to Lysterfield.
Here's some pics.. Lets get back there soon..

Below; arriving

Below; Chris

Below; Nat, Belinda, Jen & Nats friend Mark in the climbers jersey. Oh year of course Rocco in blue trying to get in on the pic.

Below 3/4 of Chamois Royale; Bondy, Geoff & Rocco.

Below; Tristan on his very nice single speed.

Below; Roc on the fast log ride.

Below; me

Below; Bondy out of focus.

Below; Geoff the master log rider.

Below; B, Jen, Chris & Tristan at the car park with the bbq.

MG

Who skied in November 2006?

Yes Vietz you & Roc did!! WOW. That was one hell of a cold front that passed by our little state on November 16th 2006.

Here are the boys pics..

Thanks for the pics boys..

Our recent Pub Ride

What a fun night we had. Thanks to all who came along. Im keen to organise another pub ride, where we actually do a little bit more riding than drinking.

Here are some pics I managed to take without a good flash..

Mocha on my way (a long way from North Fitzroy to the top of Smith St) on my trusty Dragster..

Dave.. One of Daves newest finds superbly reconditioned by Matt. Nice work bringing this old bike along! Two more of Daves recent finds, which Matt & Shell rode on our night..