Not much to report I’m afraid, but there is some reading. Don’t forget to send your ride reports and pictures here: audaxqld@gmail.com
News
Sleepy July is upon us as once again we take our virtual holiday all over France following the 2018 tour. So far its been exceptional viewing with plenty of drama and even a little racing. Froome finds himself in an unfamiliar position as Thomas looks set to win his first Grand Tour. Gilbert exited spectacularly at speed and as usual most of the sprinters went home after falling off the back once the road went up. Quintana reminded us of his mountain climbing ability, taking the win on stage 17 only to crash the following day. Sagan as usual has an iron grip on the green jersey and proving that he is only human, also took a tumble on stage 17. The Mitchelton-Scott team have had a shocker, with Yates trying everything but falling out of the top 10.
Reading
If like me you enjoy keeping up with whats out there in new bikes, then Gran Fondo magazine is one to add to your list. Based in Germany, they ride exotic things we don’t get here, take them to interesting places and flog the living daylights out of them – all documented with glorious images. It’s a good read and even if you have no intention of buying, one can dream a little, right?
Technical Articles
I’ve added an article on keeping your the chain clean and your ride smooth with minimal effort. There are many ways to do this, some involving fancy equipment and special tree hugging degreasers, but being me, this is a cost and time effective approach and a thing easily done in a few minutes after each ride.
As a bonus, check out the video on why you should choose wisely with some bike cleaning products. I’m using car wash for the infrequent occasions the bike actually needs a bath, but you can imagine what this stuff might do over time if you need to wash your bike frequently. The directions do say spray on and hose off, but still…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK3DAY7lTBA
Ride Reports
None to report sadly. Consider sending a few words to share your big day out with us all.
Upcoming Rides
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Rathdowney Rumble (2018)Bring a camera as going through beautiful countryside of Rathdowney (coffeee) -Woodenbong-Tooloom Lookout- Urbanville ) -Woodenbong-small loop around base of Mt Barney finishing at Rathdowney (food) Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationRathdowney ContactRogerHawley Ph: 0473594699 Email: r.hawley@outlook.com.au Ride Date: 29-Jul-2018 6:30 am |
6 Bumps & 1 Hill (2018)Ride around the Gold Coast hinterland and northern NSW. Currumbin Creek – Tweed Heads – Bilambil – Chillingham – Tyalgum – Uki – Stokers Siding – Mooball – Wooyung – Cabarita Beach – Murwillumbah – Tomewin – Currumbin Creek Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationCurrumbin ContactVaughan Kippers Ph: 0733766761 Email: vaughankippers@bigpond.com Ride Date: 04-Aug-2018 7:00 am |
River Loop August (2018)A social ride followed by a coffee somewhere interesting on Montague Rd Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationToowong ContactBrian Hornby Ph: +61418711417 Email: Brianhornby19@gmail.com Ride Date: 07-Aug-2018 5:30 am |
Innisfail 200k ‘Oh No, we’ve got to go round it’ (2018)Starting in Tropical FNQ this ride will travel anticlockwise around Qld. highest two mountains Bartle Frere and Bellenden Ker including Gillies Highway climb, southern tablelands before descending the Palmerston Highway and back to Innisfail. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationInnisfail Far North Queensland ContactSean Mc Guinness Ph: 0429068496 Email: seanmary1@iprimus.com.au Ride Date: 12-Aug-2018 6:30 am |
Innisfail 100k ‘The Boulders and the Beautiful’ (2018)This ride will start in Innisfail and will travel North to Eubenangee Swamp, Mirriwinni and the sugar town of Babinda. Enjoy FNQ popular swimming spot at the Boulders. Extra Kudos goes for the cyclist who bring a towel and have a dip. Track back towards Babinda for first control point and onto Mirriwinni and to the beautiful Bramston Beach for the second control point where you can admire the view to the islands or have a coffee in a really nice sleepy café before heading back to Innisfail for some well-deserved lunch or a refreshing ale. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationInnisfail Far North Queensland ContactSean Mc Guinness Ph: 0429068496 Email: seanmary1@iprimus.com.au Ride Date: 12-Aug-2018 6:40 am |
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail 35 (2018)The final in the BVRT Dirt series is a one way trip from Yarraman to Linville. With a 20 km downhill it’s a nice way to end the series with a cold beer at the famous Linville Hotel to finish. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationYarraman ContactSimon Faber Ph: 0448887839 Email: sasfaber@bigpond.net.au Ride Date: 12-Aug-2018 11:55 am |
Ride for the No-Shows (2018)Cheaper than entry to the Ekka and you won’t get bored as fast. Bring along those friends who said that they always wanted to do an Audax ride (the No-Shows) and show them what they are missing. No dodgy showbags, just sweet riding pleasure. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationToowong ContactMark Riley Ph: 0416 802 834 Email: m.riley@uq.edu.au Ride Date: 15-Aug-2018 7:00 am |
Low and High UAF (2018)A group ride in the UAF style on relatively quiet roads starting at Middle Park, breakfast at Peak Crossing, morning tea at Rosewood and a lunch stop at the historic Glamorganvale Hotel. Breakfast and morning tea provided. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationMiddle Park ContactChris Richardson Ph: 0433210996 Email: sales@richardsonremovals.com.au Ride Date: 18-Aug-2018 6:00 am |
Yeronga Medley 3 – 2018 (2018)Reasonably flat course with distances of 110, 200, 300, 400 and 600 km. We start with part of the river loop, and then head west, taking in the Scenic Rim and the Brisbane and Lockyer Valleys. Please contact me if you need sleeping arrangements. Please check the Audax Lighting Rules and the Reflective Garment Guidelines.
Start LocationYeronga ContactAnthony Richardson Ph: 0467771869 Email: Anthony.Richardson@csiro.au Ride Date: 25-Aug-2018 6:00 am |