Over the four days Cyc'd members were out riding around Brisbane, on the Sunshine Coast, down the Gold Coast and even as far away as the Snowy Mountains!!
Its great to see some new riders joining in and the Friday fast and flat trip down to Manly saw Simon a mate of David's join us for a great ride with an avaerage speed of over 32kph. A great morning spoilt by the distinct lack of coffee shops which were open. Brad commented that the best coffee was at his place any way and Jase confirmed later that this was in fact the case and "Barista Brad" the cyclist formerly known as "Spartacus Scriven" lived up to his claims of making the best coffee on the northside but here you be the judge....
But does it taste any good??
Saturday's ride saw us venture out on an old favourite ride for the group the Jinker Track / Sangate loop. It was great to have yet another new rider Matthew Kane join us for the ride.
Another beautiful day for a ride and both spirits and pace was high. As we approached the Jinker Track conversation soon switched to Strava and thoughts of unseating Gav in absence as KOM for the Jinker sprint. The pace took a little while to wind up but soon David took control and burst from the peleton ala Cancellara or Boonen style as nobody was crazy enough to follow him. David soon gapped the field and no dobt had thoughts of soloing to vicyory but little did he know that the chase packw as fianlly getting its act together and soon it caught and passed him. The final result was a new KOM, Shane, who dethroned Gav by 4 secs.....well done mate!! The Sandgate Sprint was also hotly contested with Greg just holding off Jase and Shane for a fine victory. A great ride and fast too with the average being around 32kph for the 65km ride.
Sunday was a rest day with everyone loading up on chocolate for Monday's Twin Peaks ride.
Brisbane had certainly outdone itself weather wise as yet another glorious day met the riders. Today we would do a new ride known as the Twin Peaks. First its out to Mt Gravatt to warm the legs up on the 2.2km 6% climb before heading over to a trip up the back way of Mt Cootha.
It was good to have Rob backing up for another ride after his Saturday effort and Mark who hasn't been able to join us for a few weeks.
Mt Gravatt saw Jase and David blow the field apart as they attacked the climb. David posted a time of 6min 47 secs with jase just in front of him (Jase if its not on Strava then it never happened!!). Good efforts were alos recorded by Rob, Shane and Mark.
We regrouped at the top of the climb and pondered the next second of the peaks which could be seen in the distance.
Peak one Mt Gravatt done!
Jase and David took off at a quickish pace which was expected but what we didn't expect was to see the big diesel engine Shane leading the way surely he didn't think he could beat the climbers could he.....only time would tell.
About three quarters of the way up as I rounded a bend to one of the steeper sections of the climb there up ahead was the the big diesel engine on the side of the road. He didn't seem to be changing a tyre nor was he looking anxiously at the chain so what was wrong?? As I approached I could see steam rising from the big fella and it soon became apparent that the big diesel engine had over cooked itself but before I could reach him the temperature guage had dropped sufficiently and he was back on the bike and heading off. Well done diesel a huge effort mate. Well done also to Rob and Mark on their first trip up the mountain. David came close to cracking the magical 10min barrier with a time of 10.02 with Jase alledgedly breaking the barrier but as for Mt Gravatt if its not on Strava Jase then it never happened!!!
All in all three great rides with a good number of Cyc'd riders joining in. Great to have some new faces in the group. Hope to see you again soon.
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