Sydney to the Gong

LeojVS

Whos riding this year, whos in a team and whos not. Who wants to join one, and who needs people to join?

Did a search, and no syd to gong turned up???

I would elaborate a bit on the post, but im cookin dinner

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matagi

Try http://www.gongride.org.au/

Currently we are doing the ride, not in a team, don't want to join one, don't need people to join one.

We will be bringing up the rear.

kakman

never done it but am seriously considering. I normally ride solo but would be happy to have someone to chat with either at the start, the finish or somewhere along the way. Not sure what being in a team involves and I wouldn't want to let anyone down if I didn't meet expectations.

I'm actually thinking about driving the course in a couple of weeks just to get an idea of the hills. My 'normal' ride is 72km (about 2 hrs 45 mins) so I think I can stretch to the 90 but I may slack out and do the 56 for my first attempt.

// kak

LeojVS

Oh, I already have the link thanks!

Ha, yeah, my ride is nearly 50 kays, so 90 will be good. I do the occasioial 100, but time is not on my side. Yeah, I will be going solo (dinner was yummy too) but I am always up or a chat when hils get tough!!

" Currently we are doing the ride, not in a team, don't want to join one, don't need people to join one.

We will be bringing up the rear. "

Nice plan!

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enzed

kakman - 72km in less than 3hours? It would take me 3 hours (at the minimum), to cover that distance.
Last year, while on cycle Queensland I managed to ride 106Km one day, and that included a head wind for part of the way. Even some roadie's thought it wasn't a easy ride. That day I spent 6 and a bit hours in the saddle, my legs sure felt the effects the next day.
90Km should be no trouble for you.

kakman

I'm more worried about the hills and wind than the distance. If it's really windy I might just duck behind matagi for a break

My 72km ride is Georges Hall to Prospect, then to the M7 at Eastern Creek, M7 to Prestons, M5 to Padstow and then return to Georges Hall. There's a few longish hills on the M7 but nothing really severe. I'd just hate to get halfway to the Gong and die going up a hill.

BTW, if I spent 6 hours on a bike it wouldn't be my legs bothering me

//kak

fauxpas

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mikesbytes

If you can do 72k in 2 3/4 hours, then you might as well do the full 90.

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mikesbytes

You know that she lives near you and shes got a big husband.

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mikesbytes

How fast will you be riding it in?

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enzed

kakman, the hills & the wind aren't so bad, if you've got someone to keep you company.
That's how I managed to complete that long hard day in the saddle. I just happened to meet a hybrid cyclist on the road, during the previous days riding, riding at my speed.
The day of the long ride, I happened to see him again on the road, on the way to morning tea. We decided to ride the rest of the way together.
That helped us to keep up a steady (though not necessarily fast) pace throughout the day. By having the company, the ride was kind of enjoyable & I actually have some good memories of the day.

Group rides are great fun, as fellow cyclists give you the motivation to keep going & not give up. It's easy to find people to ride with in mass rides, and it makes the time go faster.

90Km is quite doable, if you've got good company to share the ride with.

matagi

Hmm.....I think the position of "only gay in the forum" may shortly be vacant.

piero

I will be there

first timer, and going with couple of friends too

we form a team
http://register.gongride.org.au/?Team+Newbie

anyone welcome to join in. and we did some fund raising this year.

LeojVS

as fast as my lil legs will take me! I dont know how long. Under 4 will be nice.


pieroI will be there

first timer, and going with couple of friends too

we form a team
http://register.gongride.org.au/?Team+Newbie

anyone welcome to join in. and we did some fund raising this year.


cool. Sounds good. Might join on in

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