The infamous 1 in 20. Thurs 5 Dec.

Another attempt will be made to conquer the elusive 1 in 20, after many cancellations due to adverse weather. This time the weather gods will smile upon us. Start: Bayswater Park 9.00 am then to Sassafras, One Tree Hill, Upwey, F.T.G & back to Baysie.
Jurgen Weller
0429 384 416

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Debrief Jurgen's ride 21 Nov

0830 on Thursday 21 saw seven stalwart fast fellows (six plus me) launch from Bayswater, headed for Beasly's nursery. Warmish weather yet due to expert guidance from David Moran and Jurgen, we road under a cool canopy of trees for 92.7% of the way. What wind there was occured above us in the canopy except on the return ride where it hit us with a gentle tail wind.

What more can you ask!

Jon

Thursday 21 ride

Thursday 21 ride to Diamond Creek will be shortened to a more relaxing distance given the weather forecast.

 Petters? Orchard or there abouts.

It will START AT 0830

 still from Bayswater

Cycling around the world !

Came across this guy when cycling to Warrnambool on our recent 4 day Western District cycle. We were complaining about a few days of headwinds and this guy rocked up 3 and 1/2 years into his round the world cycle. When we spoke to him he indicated he was planning on heading up the Oodnadatta track and through the centre to Darwin.

In reading through his blog I found out that he's lost part of a finger and had 2 emergency operations en route. One was performed in Khorog Tajikistan on the Afghan border, I cycled through there last year and there is not a lot  - WOW ! 

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1mr&page_id=576371&v=69    

France End to End Cycle - 2017

The 2017 2,500+km end to end cycle of France (Cherbourg - Nice) by 6 former Warbies - an epic in all senses of the word.

Suited for insomniacs !


Part 1 - Cherbourg - Loscouet sur mer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPkAlnxqJz8&t=318s

Part 2 - Loscouet sur mer - La Rochelle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbcFdoKiXEw&t=4s

Part 3 - La Rochelle - Millau

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQXiOEOn3CQ&t=272s

Part 4 - Millau to Nice 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw30TMdrsl4   

4 Days in the Western Districts - Ararat to Warrnambool

Self and 3 former Warbies set off on a 4 day Western District adventure taking advantage of our Senior Rail passes when we rode over 250 kms from Ararat to Warrnambool.

Day 1 Ararat to Dunkeld saw 30c temps and some lovely background Grampians scenery while Day 2 (Dunkeld to Mortlake) saw a 10c (feels like 3.5c day) - I can't comment on the scenery as we were too buy keeping our heads out of the very strong headwinds. Day 3 saw another cold headwind day to Terang and just to make it different day 4 was similar arriving in Warrnambool just in time for our train back to Melb. Many thanks to Rick Coxhill who put together an enjoyable (headwinds excluded) few days away. ps yes that is a bicycle tow rope and yes Country folks are without doubt heaps friendlier than city ones !

Friendly bakery in Willaura - bag was given to the best looking bloke  

11/11

Noel needing a bit of help on day 1 after a recent medical issue

Dunkeld 

Rick braving the 3.5c conditions ! 

Henley stuffing his face !

Lunch time 

Terang - the country towns are suffering !

Framlingham

Heading back to Warrnambool 

A final Vanilla slice before catching the train back to Melb 

     

Diamond Creek Thursday 21 Nov.

By popular demand we are again riding to Diamond Creek via Mullum Mullum trail. How far? Don't know for sure - but bloody far enough, that's why we are starting at Bayswater park @ 9.30 am. See you there.

Jurgen Weller
0429 384 416

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-Emerald - Gembrook 14 Nov

7 stalwarts embraced coolish weather (until we started climbing) to explore the metropolis of Gembrook, once again.

A good time was had by all and the coffee, cream bun, vanilla slice, sausage roll  and vege sandwich went down well.

Watch this space for next Thursday (21st) when  Jurgen is leading the push.

Jon

Thursday 14 Nov ride

Thursday 14 Nov and weather looks ok.

Off to Gembrook again.Starting Emerald library carpark.

Time... 0930

Return route to be voted on by riders over coffee at Gembrook.

Mainly track and unsealed road About 30 to 40k. Be prepared for slopes.

Jon

Thursday Nov 7 1 in 20

This ride is postponed yet again. I feel there may be a causal link between our nominating that ride and the onset of wet stuff. If anyone knows how to break the nexus, please advise.

Jon Bate

Interim ride Thursday 21 Nov

For those hankering for an interim and short ride ( that still makes you work),  a few of us are riding Emerald to Gembrook and return.

Dirt trail mainly

WHEN. Thursday 21 Nov

TIME.    0930hrs

WHERE.  Carpark behind Emerald Hall.

As always, weather dependent.

Jon

Nov 7 Alternative Thursday ride

The next Alternative Thursday ride will be

Novenber 7.

It cannot be avoided any longer and pressure from many sources has determined that....

THE 1 IN 20. will be re- attempted.

Meet at Bayswater.

Start at 0900hrs

Karlo tells me it is only a 5% incline. His well being rides on that being correct.

Jon

Thursday 31 Oct - Emerald to Gembrook Ride - 9.30 start

A short (35kms return ) but hilly return ride mainly off road on Emerald - Gembrook bike trail. Time for a cuppa in Gembrook before return. 9.30 a.m. start at Emerald Library, Mike-L 

Thursday 24 Oct Jells Pk & beyond

10 riders left Jells Pk and even better,10 returned. A morning ride and the weather was very kind to us. As well, Elizabeth led us through a maze of delightful tracks that effectively meant we avoided Waverley Hill both there and back. An excellent diversion. Thank you Elizabeth.

Jells Pk to city time change

Thursday 24 Jells Pk to City

NEW START TIME 0900.

Popular pressure has worked and we will avoid a smidgen of the heat by starting earlier.

 

Jon

Thursday 24th Oct to the city

This Thursday's ride will go ahead. 10am at Jells Park.

Jon

Alternative Thursday Ride

Thursday 24 October... is the occasion for the next Alternative Thursday Ride.

Where.. Jells Park (cafe) to city and back

Start time... 1000hrs

All sealed terrain so road bikes well suited.

As always, weather permitting. I will send an email the day before if weather determines that we postpone the ride.

Jon Bate 0439 311 212 

The Ironman is under Repair !

Those that are aware of Werners Noojee mishap a week ago would be glad to hear that he is slowly on the mend thanks to the efforts of a few Boileremakers and a couple of hospital Dr's. Werner apparently momentarily thought that he was a stunt man crashing into a branch / log on the way back to Yarra Junction from the Noojee ride. Showing his "Ironman" like qualities Werner rode back to Yarra Junction after his bike got the all clear. Like all rib injuries though the pain was delayed.  In discomfort Werner shipped himself off to hospital in the early hours where diagnosis confirmed that a few ribs and a lung were in need of repair. After a few days in Hospital and some Emerald supplied pain killers,Werner now thankfully reports to being on the improve indicating that he has had plenty of support from family and friends. I'm certainly hoping that the new modified Ironman V2.0 will be back with us in the near future. Get well Werner !     

Mike's Next Off Track Adventure ?

Mongolia

https://www.redspokes.co.uk/cycling-holidays/tour-overview.php?c=39&t=175

Emerald - Gembrook Ride - 3 Oct

A beautiful days ride (6 riders) from Emerald to Gembrook and return. Only 30kms but approx 500 meters of climbing making for a short, scenic and challenging ride.