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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
BG SUNDAY RIDE - NORTONS TT
Bastardi,
I propose that this Sunday be the first of our 'time trails' on a recognised and measurable course.
The idea is for all to time a run up Norton Summit (5.6km - 271m ascent) and log that as our personal 'base time' against which we will measure our improvement in subsequent 'time trail' rides.
The ride course is as follows:
8.00am start at Hindmarsh Square opposite Hassell office - Rundle Road - Magill Road - Regroup @ Tower Hotel -
- Time Trail Start at the line on Norton Summit Road (just around the corner from Magill Road adj to the traffic island)
- Time Trial Finish (driveway of first house on left after the 'cliff drop offs' which are also on the left, number 169)
- Regroup @ Norton Summit Hotel (record times) - back down Norton Summit Road - Magill Road - North Terrace - Port Road - Old Port Road - Bower Road - Military Road - Grange Road - Seaview Road - Henley Square (Coffee) - Henley Breach Road - Currie Street - Home
Total Distance - approximately 60km
This is a good combination ride comprising the follow key attributes:
- hard work up the hill to start
- long easy downhill back to the City as a group
- long flat group ride to Military Road
- usual Military Road push to sprint just before a relaxing coffee
- easy group ride back to the City and home.
Please remember to have a device that can measure your time (to the second only - not to the 1/1000th of a second!)
Any feedback would be welcome!
Regards
Brian Virgo
Bastardi Grassi - Course Director
I propose that this Sunday be the first of our 'time trails' on a recognised and measurable course.
The idea is for all to time a run up Norton Summit (5.6km - 271m ascent) and log that as our personal 'base time' against which we will measure our improvement in subsequent 'time trail' rides.
The ride course is as follows:
8.00am start at Hindmarsh Square opposite Hassell office - Rundle Road - Magill Road - Regroup @ Tower Hotel -
- Time Trail Start at the line on Norton Summit Road (just around the corner from Magill Road adj to the traffic island)
- Time Trial Finish (driveway of first house on left after the 'cliff drop offs' which are also on the left, number 169)
- Regroup @ Norton Summit Hotel (record times) - back down Norton Summit Road - Magill Road - North Terrace - Port Road - Old Port Road - Bower Road - Military Road - Grange Road - Seaview Road - Henley Square (Coffee) - Henley Breach Road - Currie Street - Home
Total Distance - approximately 60km
This is a good combination ride comprising the follow key attributes:
- hard work up the hill to start
- long easy downhill back to the City as a group
- long flat group ride to Military Road
- usual Military Road push to sprint just before a relaxing coffee
- easy group ride back to the City and home.
Please remember to have a device that can measure your time (to the second only - not to the 1/1000th of a second!)
Any feedback would be welcome!
Regards
Brian Virgo
Bastardi Grassi - Course Director
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
BASTARDI GRASSI AGM
Thanks to all who attended the AGM and made it a good night and a fitting way to celebrate a year of Bastardi. It has been great year and alot of achievments; both as a group and individuals; have been acheived.
Thank you to all who have participated in BG rides and have helped to make a dynamic interesteing group of well inteded riders.
BG was founded on the idea of mates riding together engouraging one another and working together to get fit, enjoy our cycling and one anothers company. I thank David B. for founding the group and setting the sound foundation of these principles.
Thanks to all those that have helped make Bastardi Grassi.
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
AGM NOTES
AppointmentsPresident – D Bills
Director Sportif – Frank S
Course Director – Brian V
Product Development – Warwick K
Branding Manager – Steve B
Treasurer – Alf Mac.
Purchasing Manager – Gavin H
Special Events – Mike G
Course director - Brian V
Always meet at Hassell
Requirement for good coffee
Will be a short ride option “get out” option
Generally aim for a 2-2.5 hr return
Brian to advice the proposed course through Frank - who moderates and map rides before issuing on Fridays.
FS to set up group Map my ride account
FS-BV to coordinate mid week training rides during day light savings
Proposed Vic Park 5.30pm interval training
Edwardstown Velodrome Sunday rides
Director Sportif - Frank S
Coordinate event rides, blog, and communications
FS to coordinate BGCC teams for recreational rides Amy’s, TDU, CC etc.
Events
Velodrome night – private booking to be coordinated by Alf
Annual Events
Kat Killer Klassic
Domino Dash
Handicapped Events
First a reverse start Norton’s ride
Old freeway
Vic Park
Branding – Warwick K & Steve B
Jersey
No Sponsors on Jerseys
Going through JAXS sporting manufacturers
WK-SB to develop existing concept and coordinate sizing/buying
Stickers
SB to follow up
Agreed worth pursuing
Potential Future Products
Riding Cap
Arm warmers
T-Shirt
Socks
Treasury – Alf
Alf to set up trust fund for the group
Pay of jerseys, fundraising, etc.
All repair fund Donations to go the trust with David Bills coordinating any payment.
Purchasing – Gavin H
Coordinated ‘bulk buys’ from websites
Special events – Mike G
Tipping comps, social events etc.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
LITESPEED GO CARBON
More known for their Ti frames lite speed have come to the dark side with their latest carbon areo model. Looks nice on the zipps but lacks class whwn placed on standard rims.
http://www.litespeedcarbon.com/
Monday, September 7, 2009
BASTARDI'S ON TV
The group got some coverage on the news networks last night with most of the group appearing on 7 and 9 news last night. Agian thanks for all those who participated.
Most improved - Gavin Hornibrook
Bastardi Spirit - Warwick Keates, Steve Balmer
Courage Award - David Bills
Most aggresive - The ANIMAL Rob Rau
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
Most improved - Gavin Hornibrook
Bastardi Spirit - Warwick Keates, Steve Balmer
Courage Award - David Bills
Most aggresive - The ANIMAL Rob Rau
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
Sunday, September 6, 2009
FATHER'S DAY CLASSIC
Good course Great cause and no rain made for a great hit out on the Mountain. With just over two hundred participants it was a reasonable sized field with a large contingent of Bastardi Grassi in the pack. Steve B, Gavin, Bills-e, Homburg, Warwick, Virgo, Lyons, Frank and a guest appearance from “the Animal” himself - Rob Rau.
With the threat of rain the pack was lead away by the, five-oh (police) and a lazy pace was set up Glen Osmond road - an indication the field knew all too well, the task they were to under take.
Mount Lofty from the old Freeway is always a good test and one of Adelaide true climbs with a mix of gradient testing riders to the top. Add the small accent from the city up Glen Osmond and we had a task ahead of us.
Rob Rau was the only man (animal) who broke into stride along Glen Osmond which was being treated as though it was a neutral section by the following pack. With the pack stopped by lights the animal unleashed and pushed on his advantage. He would pay for this early pace after being the first man (animal) to reach the freeway he would be swept up by the field, which had now come to life and begun its assault on the mountain.
A hard and fast pace was set from the start and a two men broke away as the pack strung out but at no point had a huge advantage, this group later became three as they approached the bollards and the trio would ride on to see the top together.
The Old Freeway is a hard climb in the sense that it will break your rhythm, with undulating grade that tests you all the way to the top, and were even flatter sections need to be attacked to push on any advantage of the lesser grade and pose as opportunities to lift the pace as apposed to rest. The steep section are not kind neither and getting out of the saddle and grinding is required, especially around “cement corner”. If you don’t know the reference to this corner ride the old freeway and you will soon relate.
The climb can be broken down into three distinct thirds, the bike track, Devil’s elbow to Eagle on the hill and Eagle’s to the bollards.
The Bike Track is possibly the hardest mentally as it steeper then appears and the gradients slowly increase as you climb and never seems to any easier every time you do it. Magpies also love this area and to add to difficulties one must maintain a good line so as not to stray into on coming riders booming down the bike track.
Devil’s elbow to Eagle's mentally feels easier then the bike track yet posses the steepest section as you round cement corner. With a quick down hill section leading you into the corner maintaining momentum is the key and the struggle. Go to hard here and you might bow up. This section is more open with a dedicated lane separated form vehicle traffic all need worry about is making it to the top. This section snakes around as well helping to break the climb up.
Eagles to the Bollards straightens up and becomes more even in it’s gradient, and it becomes time to develop a good rhythm and set a steady pace. With a more constant grade and some climbing already in your legs it becomes a matter of how much you are willing to push your self. After one last slow rise in gradient the push for the bollards begins with the course unrelenting to the end with a false flat 50m from the bollards teasing you with the thought of a finish before you push up the final short slope to the bollards.
The Bollards typically represent the finish of the climb and a timing point for those wishing to measure their effort and progress. For those heading to the summit of Mt Lofty, there is no stopping only relief in the gradient as you whisk along a flat section of abandoned old freeway, towards your final goal.
This relief is short lived as one begins the final steep accent to the Summit. The most testing the final climb over the summit, appears after a short decent which only tease those who think the worst is over, before being slapped in the face by the last sort steep climb to the top of summit road.
Be satisfied in your effort and feel the accomplishment forget the pain and rejoice in the splendour of some of Adelaide’s finest roads. The undulating Summit Road and Woods Hill Road are two of the best rides in the lofty ranges and offer up a mix of pace and cornering for you to enjoy and exploit the finer handling points of you bike and test your abilities with out putting you out of your comfort zone. Low on traffic and high on pace, you sweep along maintaining speed as you move towards Norton Summit.
Norton’s is Adelaide’s typical climb and most popular climb and offers the descenders an opportunity to spin the big ring, tuck up and lean her over. With corners that reward commitment and fast straights to open it up, this is one of Adelaide’s favourites and offers the novice a place to develop there skills with low vehicle traffic, and generally not to challenging riding.
The Finish was from here a short dash through the eastern suburbs, dodge a couple of w**nkers in octane propelled objects, to the city for a finish before which three would become five before finishing. Homburg and I would be two of the five and soon were joined by Gavin then Virgo followed by Lyons and the animal with Steve, Warwick and Bills-e finishing together showing the most Bastardi spirit in waiting for each other, riding with each other and finishing with one another. Mustering at the finish tales were shared, a signed copy of Lances book “Its not about the bike” was won (by Steve B) and the pain was relived with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction, the ride was over.
Happy Fathers Day to all Dads and congratulations to all participants with a total of $1400 raised to help in the fight against cancer and awareness in men’s health.
For our Father’s our Brother’s, our Sons and those to be, I thank you.
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
With the threat of rain the pack was lead away by the, five-oh (police) and a lazy pace was set up Glen Osmond road - an indication the field knew all too well, the task they were to under take.
Mount Lofty from the old Freeway is always a good test and one of Adelaide true climbs with a mix of gradient testing riders to the top. Add the small accent from the city up Glen Osmond and we had a task ahead of us.
Rob Rau was the only man (animal) who broke into stride along Glen Osmond which was being treated as though it was a neutral section by the following pack. With the pack stopped by lights the animal unleashed and pushed on his advantage. He would pay for this early pace after being the first man (animal) to reach the freeway he would be swept up by the field, which had now come to life and begun its assault on the mountain.
A hard and fast pace was set from the start and a two men broke away as the pack strung out but at no point had a huge advantage, this group later became three as they approached the bollards and the trio would ride on to see the top together.
The Old Freeway is a hard climb in the sense that it will break your rhythm, with undulating grade that tests you all the way to the top, and were even flatter sections need to be attacked to push on any advantage of the lesser grade and pose as opportunities to lift the pace as apposed to rest. The steep section are not kind neither and getting out of the saddle and grinding is required, especially around “cement corner”. If you don’t know the reference to this corner ride the old freeway and you will soon relate.
The climb can be broken down into three distinct thirds, the bike track, Devil’s elbow to Eagle on the hill and Eagle’s to the bollards.
The Bike Track is possibly the hardest mentally as it steeper then appears and the gradients slowly increase as you climb and never seems to any easier every time you do it. Magpies also love this area and to add to difficulties one must maintain a good line so as not to stray into on coming riders booming down the bike track.
Devil’s elbow to Eagle's mentally feels easier then the bike track yet posses the steepest section as you round cement corner. With a quick down hill section leading you into the corner maintaining momentum is the key and the struggle. Go to hard here and you might bow up. This section is more open with a dedicated lane separated form vehicle traffic all need worry about is making it to the top. This section snakes around as well helping to break the climb up.
Eagles to the Bollards straightens up and becomes more even in it’s gradient, and it becomes time to develop a good rhythm and set a steady pace. With a more constant grade and some climbing already in your legs it becomes a matter of how much you are willing to push your self. After one last slow rise in gradient the push for the bollards begins with the course unrelenting to the end with a false flat 50m from the bollards teasing you with the thought of a finish before you push up the final short slope to the bollards.
The Bollards typically represent the finish of the climb and a timing point for those wishing to measure their effort and progress. For those heading to the summit of Mt Lofty, there is no stopping only relief in the gradient as you whisk along a flat section of abandoned old freeway, towards your final goal.
This relief is short lived as one begins the final steep accent to the Summit. The most testing the final climb over the summit, appears after a short decent which only tease those who think the worst is over, before being slapped in the face by the last sort steep climb to the top of summit road.
Be satisfied in your effort and feel the accomplishment forget the pain and rejoice in the splendour of some of Adelaide’s finest roads. The undulating Summit Road and Woods Hill Road are two of the best rides in the lofty ranges and offer up a mix of pace and cornering for you to enjoy and exploit the finer handling points of you bike and test your abilities with out putting you out of your comfort zone. Low on traffic and high on pace, you sweep along maintaining speed as you move towards Norton Summit.
Norton’s is Adelaide’s typical climb and most popular climb and offers the descenders an opportunity to spin the big ring, tuck up and lean her over. With corners that reward commitment and fast straights to open it up, this is one of Adelaide’s favourites and offers the novice a place to develop there skills with low vehicle traffic, and generally not to challenging riding.
The Finish was from here a short dash through the eastern suburbs, dodge a couple of w**nkers in octane propelled objects, to the city for a finish before which three would become five before finishing. Homburg and I would be two of the five and soon were joined by Gavin then Virgo followed by Lyons and the animal with Steve, Warwick and Bills-e finishing together showing the most Bastardi spirit in waiting for each other, riding with each other and finishing with one another. Mustering at the finish tales were shared, a signed copy of Lances book “Its not about the bike” was won (by Steve B) and the pain was relived with a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction, the ride was over.
Happy Fathers Day to all Dads and congratulations to all participants with a total of $1400 raised to help in the fight against cancer and awareness in men’s health.
For our Father’s our Brother’s, our Sons and those to be, I thank you.
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
Thursday, September 3, 2009
SUN RIDE - Father’s Day Classic
Bastardi’s, the Sunday ride will be the Fathers day classic, which is a ride up Eagle on the Hill to Lofty and down Norton’s – 50 km
If you have not registered - get on board registration is cheap with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. CLICK BELOW
http://sa.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/TeamPage.aspx?Lang=en-CA&TSID=3727
The BG group fundraising has eclipsed $1000 so far!!!!!
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
If you have not registered - get on board registration is cheap with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. CLICK BELOW
http://sa.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/TeamPage.aspx?Lang=en-CA&TSID=3727
The BG group fundraising has eclipsed $1000 so far!!!!!
Frank Smith
Directeur Sportif
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Carnage from the weekends game of dominos
Adam Medical Update:
Broken shoulder
Five stiches in his hands
Badly bruised leg and arm
- Warwick K
Carnage from the weekends game of dominos
A nasty crash on Sunday bought down about 6-7 riders on the weekend on a straight patch of road. Thanks to helmets there weren't any major/serious injuries, though yet to hear the medical report from Adam. Here is the photo evidence with poor Adam and Gavin copping the brunt of the damage, Adam to his fingers and shoulders and Gavin to rear end of his bike.
Hope every one pulled up alright from the weekend. I sure there is a few sore fingers and bikes after weekend. Hope to see Adam and Gavin out and riding soon, and that Adam's shoulder isn't too bad, and Gavin's attempt at lighten his bike by removing half the spokes in his rear wheel didn't work.
One bit of advice having fallen off a few times myself. Have a very close inspection of the bikes for any cracks or hair line fractures after the crash. It was about 8-10 weeks after a major crash that I snapped one of my cranks, the side that I landed heavily one. Lucky I wasn't far from home. We don't need any more damage.
Cheers
Michael
Hope every one pulled up alright from the weekend. I sure there is a few sore fingers and bikes after weekend. Hope to see Adam and Gavin out and riding soon, and that Adam's shoulder isn't too bad, and Gavin's attempt at lighten his bike by removing half the spokes in his rear wheel didn't work.
One bit of advice having fallen off a few times myself. Have a very close inspection of the bikes for any cracks or hair line fractures after the crash. It was about 8-10 weeks after a major crash that I snapped one of my cranks, the side that I landed heavily one. Lucky I wasn't far from home. We don't need any more damage.
Cheers
Michael
On behalf of Bastardi,
Best wishes go to Adam and his rig and we hope both are fit and back on the tarmac soon.
Further to Mikes comments about checking your bikes;
Check your helmets!!! Look for ANY hairline fractures or cracks by flexing the helmet in your hands and looking at the foam on the inside and at vents were it will break to absorb impact. If you find a crack or fracture – I’d buy a new one, or get a second opinion at the bike store and they’ll tell you to buy an new one!!
This is critical as they only work once!!! If your helmet is 3-4 years old, time for a new one – Foam perishes, becoming brittle, and ineffective!!!
Regards Frank
Oh Shit for Adam, that really is worse than I thought. I hope that the recovery goes well. As for my rear end (no not the bike), I cannot confirm but I think I have a sprained/ bruised coccyx. As for the bike a new wheel set may be the go. - Gav H
Sorry to hear about that. See you back on the bike in about 6-8 weeks Adam.
I am glad I chose to sleep in :) - Steve B
I am glad I chose to sleep in :) - Steve B
Get well soon Adam, Sounds like there may be some new excuses to invest in new bike /helmet porn in the bastardi peleton. - Daniel H
To the rest of you involved - bad luck with that one - it can happen so quickly and the consequences are rarely minor.
All get well soon! - B Virgo
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Hi guys,
Many thanks for all your kind messages.
(Writing this with one hand)
I have an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon on Wednesday, but for the moment it's a fractured AC joint. Plus the stitches in the RH ring finger. For now, just licking wounds and focusing on recovery.
Sincere thanks to Frank and Warwick and others for looking after me, and Warwick & Amanda for looking after the kids post-accident. Sorry for the hassle caused. Gavin, I hope your bike is OK.
I hope no-one else sustained any injuries.
See you after recovery.
One bonus, after seeing their dad a bit damaged, my kids were on their best behaviour all Sunday.
Cheers,
Adam
Many thanks for all your kind messages.
(Writing this with one hand)
I have an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon on Wednesday, but for the moment it's a fractured AC joint. Plus the stitches in the RH ring finger. For now, just licking wounds and focusing on recovery.
Sincere thanks to Frank and Warwick and others for looking after me, and Warwick & Amanda for looking after the kids post-accident. Sorry for the hassle caused. Gavin, I hope your bike is OK.
I hope no-one else sustained any injuries.
See you after recovery.
One bonus, after seeing their dad a bit damaged, my kids were on their best behaviour all Sunday.
Cheers,
Adam
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