Thursday, June 28, 2012

Weekend rides and helmet safety

Saturday weather looks great. Sunday deteriorating.


SATURDAY OPTION 1: 0615 Newmarket (crn Broadway and Khyber Pass) depart for Waitaks. Return approx 1030.   

SATURDAY OPTION 2: 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.

SUNDAY: 0630 LABC HQ depart for Hunua return loop. Back 10-ish.    

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Weekend rides and Tour de France preview




















Weekend weather looks shifty. Saturday morning the best bet.

SATURDAY OPTION 1: 0630 LABC HQ depart for 3.30 hr ride. Let's head East.  

SATURDAY OPTION 2: 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.

SUNDAY: Check Saturday for Sunday plans. But it's not looking hopeful  

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Weekend rides and witch hunts


Here we go again




















SATURDAY OPTION 1: 0630 LABC HQ depart for 2-3hr ride. Clear the nose, soothe the throat.  

SATURDAY OPTION 2: 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.

SUNDAY: Nothing organised. Stay in bed. Brrrrrr.  

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Weekend rides and disruptive bankers















One of Macquarie Group’s top banking executives in the US was offloaded from a Qantas plane for  disruptive behaviour after refusing to turn off his mobile phone. Watch the video


Saturday looks wet. Sunday better

SATURDAY OPTION 1: 0630 LABC HQ depart for 2-hr snot ride. Clear head, lungs and lay down some oysters. But only if its not raining. Don't wait if no one shows.   

SATURDAY OPTION 2: 0730 Mechanics Bay depart for gentlemanly-paced Poo Ponds loop.


SUNDAY: 0630 LABC HQ depart for Hunuas.  Back 0930-1000.

In the event of bad weather or disputes regarding the Rules, conduct, results and all other matters relating to weekend rides, the decision of the judge(s) shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.