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 Topic: Ultegra Sl Spec Bikes |
thekiwi
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 Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:19 am Subject: Ultegra Sl Spec Bikes |
6.9kgs I believe
Hmmm I thought it was 6.8kg
*edit*
Wikipedia never wrong 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racing_bicycle |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:24 am Subject: Taupo Beckons |
I think its more that they get dropped accidentally (the bottles) and they dont want to stop and pick them up.
Not at the sharp end of a race/ride |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:49 am Subject: Taupo Beckons |
We have all thanked the many volunteers for their efforts in this event.
I would like to add a shame on you to each and every person that threw a water bottle, gel packet or bar wrappe ... |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:10 am Subject: Taupo Beckons |
Good story of the young guy that won the car:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4779024a11.html |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:56 pm Subject: Taupo Beckons |
A general question. Where were the big groups? I didn't see any groups bigger than about 30 among groups 3 and 4. Are they more common in groups 1 and 2?
yep
Usually made up of 5 guys ... |
| Topic: Ridestrong To Offer Cyclists United Voice In Nz |
thekiwi
Replies: 19
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Forum: Everyday Biking Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:26 pm Subject: Ridestrong To Offer Cyclists United Voice In Nz |
Nope, the $24 membership comes "free" with your $100 racing license.
SO what's this $100 racing license you all mention.
Cycling NZ has a fee structure which starts at $15 for a CLub LIcense, u ... |
| Topic: Ridestrong To Offer Cyclists United Voice In Nz |
thekiwi
Replies: 19
Views: 656
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Forum: Everyday Biking Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:24 pm Subject: Ridestrong To Offer Cyclists United Voice In Nz |
so this is on top of my $100 racing license.! 
i am with cauld
No ....
"when you renew your licence for 2009 we will be giving you RideStrong membership status (valued at $24.00) free ... |
| Topic: Ridestrong To Offer Cyclists United Voice In Nz |
thekiwi
Replies: 19
Views: 656
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Forum: Everyday Biking Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:57 pm Subject: Ridestrong To Offer Cyclists United Voice In Nz |
Info on RideStrong for licensed riders
RideStrong is a new cycling community run by BikeNZ, dedicated to promoting a safe and enjoyable environment for all cyclists. The programme aims to give ... |
| Topic: Taupo Enduro Discussion |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:50 am Subject: RE: Re: Taupo Enduro Discussion |
Hi Guys and Gals,
Having done 3 Taupos and had a 2 year hiatus, I am considering an Enduro... what does it take? How much training do you REALLY need to do? A guy I know who used to race reckons ... |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:56 am Subject: Taupo Beckons |
And of course I'm talking about tyres that go into Taupo in good condition - there are zero excuses if you go into your main cycling goal of the year on tihs equipment! 
Yup what he said!! : ... |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:32 am Subject: Taupo Beckons |
| No, it would take a much greater temperature increase than you experienced to burst a tyre. Perhaps if you had the tyre pumped to it's absolute maximum then rode in 40 degrees you might experience pr ... |
| Topic: Bicycle Trailers |
thekiwi
Replies: 14
Views: 345
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Forum: Everyday Biking Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:06 pm Subject: Bicycle Trailers |
Another vote for the Bob. We have one with the suspension rear wheel. Goes off-road a treat and it is surprising exactly what it will truck on over.
Good thing is that the wheel follows exactly in ... |
| Topic: Bicycle Trailers |
thekiwi
Replies: 14
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Forum: Everyday Biking Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:56 pm Subject: RE: Bicycle Trailers |
Hi everyone
Just wondering if anyone has used either of the following Bicycle Trailers and has any opinions to offer?
After a period away from Cycle Touring, the kids are now old enough to star ... |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:24 am Subject: Taupo Beckons |
i edited and added tri-bars.
are your legs shaved? that could offset the camelback effect 
Huh ... nothing like playing with the minds of the competition.
-1: Camelbak
+1: Shaved Legs
-1: ... |
| Topic: Taupo Beckons |
thekiwi
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Forum: Road + Track Cycling Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:04 pm Subject: Taupo Beckons |
That's what I stress about - staying out of trouble for the first 20km while every hero has the hammer down and the bunches sort themselves out.
I will be the one right in the middle of the ro ... |
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