Archive for category Cycling

165km Mangrove Mountain Loop

Posted by Trent in Cycling on January 25, 2010

Route Highlights
A/K. Hornsby
B. Galston Gorge
C. Glenorie
D. Forest Glen
E. Wisemans Ferry
F. Spencer
G. Peats Ridge
H. Mooney Mooney
I. Cowan
J. Berowra
K/A. Hornsby

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MS Gong Ride Finish!

Posted by Trent in Cycling on November 1, 2009

Not even a late start and being caught behind the 0630 starters was enough to keep me from a record time and personal best of 2 hrs 42 mins.

Avg. speed was 31 kmh (max 67 kmh). Avg. cadence 81 rpm (max 115 rpm). Avg. heartrate 160 bpm (max 176 bpm).

Two 90 second energy and hydration replenishment stops were made at Waterfall and Bald Hill. Roctane ultra endurance energy gel provided fuel to help meet the total calories of 1,729 kcal / 7,234 kj. Hydration was met by Gatorade.

Total performance training time @ 80-100% of max HR: 1 hr 52 mins.

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50km Inner City Loop

Posted by Trent in Cycling on October 24, 2009

Great start to the morning commencing with the ANZAC Bridge and brekky in Balmain. Then into the City over the Pyrmont Bridge and up the King St Cycleway . Through Hyde Park for a glimpse of Art and About then up Oxford St and into Centennial Park for 5 laps (ca. 20km) of average 32 kph.

Lunch in Potts Point then a test of the bike’s torsional stiffness with a fast descent and switchback into Woolloomooloo. A gentle climb and lap of the Yurong Precinct, through Martin Place then down to The Rocks for a banana smoothie refuel before returning home to Pyrmont.

Archibald Fountain, Hyde Park Pyrmont Bridge Yurong Precinct

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27km Chain Reaction (Sydney Fish Markets to Cronulla)

Posted by Trent in Cycling on October 11, 2009

The Shire, twice in one weekend!? Today’s trip was about performance, visiting Chain Reaction Bicycles and placing a deposit on a Specialized 2008 S-Works Tarmac SL Quick Step see below

Look out Tom Boonen ! Rumour has it, there will be a new pro road bike racer joining the Quick Step team…

Ride time was 48 mins slicing 7 mins off yesterday’s trip. Average speed was also up 6km. Total performance training time: 44 mins (or 91.6% of total ride time).

Trip Values Average Max
Speed 33 kmh 57 kmh
Cadence 84 rpm 112 rpm
Heartrate 174 bpm 184 bpm
Calories / kJ 574 kcal 2,402 kJ

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25km Endeavour Cycle (Pyrmont to Gymea)

Posted by Trent in Cycling on October 10, 2009

Light showers and southeast winds was not enough to deter this 25km trip to The Shire or from test riding the Cervélo 2009 S2 (see below) from Endeavour Cycles.

Ride time was 55 mins focused on recovery and cardio training only (55-80% of max HR).

Trip Values Average Max
Speed 27 kmh 54 kmh
Cadence 83 rpm 109 rpm

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Rennkompressor Ready!

Posted by Trent in Cycling on October 7, 2009

The Worldwide no. 1 track pump of indestructible German construction arrived this evening.

Trusted by World Champions, Olympic gold medalists and the majority of protour team mechanics. The handcrafted Rennkompressor consists of:-

– Steel tube cylinder
– Heavy cast iron base
– Precision pressure gauge with rubber protector
– 125cm high-pressure hose
– EVA head (Dunlop, Presta, Schrader)

Max Output: 230 PSI / 16 bar

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32km Suburban Sprint (Pyrmont to Greystanes)

Posted by Trent in Cycling on October 5, 2009

Poor weather this long weekend left little time to sprint 32 km across suburbia in 1 hr 5 mins before this evening’s thunderstorm.

Total performance training time @ 80-100% of HR: 44 mins

Suburbs Hit
A. Pyrmont Pyrmont St
B. Forest Lodge Bridge Rd
C. Camperdown Salisbury Rd
D. Stanmore Douglas St
E-F. Summer Hill Railway Tce / Smith St
G. Ashfield Norton St
H. Croydon Paisley Road
I. Strathfield Homebush Rd
J-K. West Homebush Broughton St
L. Lidcombe Arthur St
M. South Granvile Wellington Rd
N. Granville Woodville Rd
O. Merrylands Merrylands Rd
P. Greystanes Gardenia Pde
Trip Values Average Max
Speed 28 kmh 62 kmh
Cadence 82 rpm 105 rpm
Heartrate 157 bpm 176 bpm
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Calories / kJ 716 kcal 2,995 kJ
Climb 377 m
Max Incline 5 %

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The computer that ROX!

Posted by Trent in Cycling on October 1, 2009

Purchased and fitted the new SIGMA ROX 8.0 on the bike this evening.

Awesome German engineering that delivers more than the usual speed, distance and time functions.

The ROX 8.0 features include:-

– Cadence
– Heartrate (via heartrate belt)
– Calories
– Stopwatch / Countdown Timer
– Temperature
– Altitude
– Gradient (percentage)
– Ascent / Descent Rate (m/min)

This year’s goal is to maintain an average 30km/hr and complete the ride in 3 hours or less.

You can even experience using the ROX online.

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Performance

Posted by Trent in Cycling, Entertainment on September 30, 2009

A good laugh at all those urban hipsters / courier wannabes on their fixies with the oversized messenger bag who just don’t understand… Performance.

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50km Spring Cycle 2009

Posted by Trent in Cycling on September 27, 2009

40km ride starting from St Leonards Park, North Sydney and finishing with a 10km blast around Sydney Olympic Park.

Route Highlights

A. Harbour Bridge
B. The Rocks
C. Pyrmont Point Park
D. Old Glebe Island Bridge
E. Iron Cove
F. Brays Bay
G. Ryde Bridge
H. John Whitton Bridge
I. Bicentennial Park
J. Homebush Bay
K. Sydney Olympic Park

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