Gone Surfing

A beautiful clear freezing morning saw DW, SW, JN, MR, MW, NH, DH and RC cycle Mordy return. After an initial pace of 30, NH upped the ante towards 35, dropping SW. JN fell off due to mechanical issues. The return pace was between 30 and 35, although the bunch didn't stay together. Everyone got to the Av Food Store by about 10AM.

Cloudy But Fine

[Albert Park--Mordialloc 52] Averaging about 30 kph, we finished shortly after 9:30. It was a balmy 9-deg, with some sunshine coming through the clouds at about 10AM. The whole team fronted up, except SC (i.e. DH, RC, SW, SJW, JN, SM, SPM, DW, NH, MW and MR). DW donated his glasses to the broader cycling community. The bunch hung together v well. Notable sightings included a Melb Uni bunch on the way down (40 kph) and Phil Anderson on the way back (a handy wheel).

Celebrating Our Monarch's Birthday

It was cold enough (5 deg) for Damon to pull on a pair of leggings this morning before dragging Ross (also in leggings) out of bed to meet David, Simon, Sam, Tom (Sam's friend), Steve M and Robbo on a chill, clear morning. We waited until just after 8 (a Negler-inspired vigil) before heading off in a fairly tight bunch at 30 kph (Sam and Damon on front most of the way). Everyone held together well until the sprint to Black Rock, which started with Ross, followed by David, Sam and Tom (top speed >58). Simon broke off to Aths, and we worked on rolling turns most of the way back to the BP (another fun sprint). Next week: Mordy return!

Only Twenty Weeks To Go

[Albert Park--Black Rock (36)] Today started with a cold sunny morning, with no rain on the radar. Eight DCCers (David, Robbo, Damon, Ross, Steve W, Simon, Nick and Sam) and two extras (John and Annalise) met at 8AM. Damon and Ross demonstrated that a late night is no barrier to an early ride, and Damon in particular showed warm clothing is optional. We stuck together as a bunch most of the way to Black Rock (with a tail wind), then stopped briefly to regroup. On the way back, we attempted rolling turns (poorly): we need shorter stints at the front. The pace back was about 30 kph, ending with a coffee and snacks at the Foodstore (after an obligatory sprint to the Beaconsfield Pd BP). Those who missed out were Michael (carer duty), Justin, Steve C and Steve M (replacing a tyre).