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I'm just hoping the filming was done after I got dropped :)
Won't show up for me for some reason (probably work blocking it, so will try at home tonight)..
PS - would have to agree with some of the comments. Three deep and passing on the inside doesn't look so good on video.
I had planned to get out to the NRR this morning but the bed was just too tempting and I slept in. Will have to do the Tues night ride now to make up for it. Should be a huge turn out for that too.
Can't belive I missed this morning (early meeting), looked nice out.
Looks like big leigh has really written his name all over that sprint...everyone jumps to get on his wheel, but he's already GONE!
...gives me the shits...might have to incorporate some team blocking !!
BTW, my music collection is growing dust on it. I need suggestions for soundtracks that'll go well with helmet cam vids. Anyone?
Here's the youtube link if Vimeo is blocked at work for anyone
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Everybody's talking about it - nobody's getting it done..
Jeez there's loads. Some Propagandhi would be rad.
What about Nebula or Fu Manchu?
Spin the Black Circle by Pearl Jam is both apt and awesome.
I'm trolling my "Hill Smashing" and "Timbo's Biketime SMASHING MIX" on iPoddenheisen now.
Rage Against Ze Machine.
Rollins.
At the Drive In.
Some Pennywise.
Death from Above 1979.
Everlong Foo Fighters ALWAYS (also rad for snowboard videos).
International Noise Conspiracy
Rise Against is FUN for speed.
Lagwagon for fastness.
Gimmes.
Millencolin.
Muse (Problematique, Cydonia, Bflies/Hurricanes)
REFUSED!!!!!!!!!!
It's quite shocking my excellent smashing mix. People are shocked into a shockingly shocked state of shock by this mix.
Hmm soundtrack for helmet cam vids... thinking, thinking.
p.s - I was in bed this morning!!!!
Just another reason why we all love CT. Were you a Hollywood director in a past life too!
CT how about Lust for Life by Iggy Pop I think that could fit nicely especially in light of a previous post
What are the contact details for the NRR Committee for me to send the suggestion? . . . or is CT the committee?
I hereby nominate CT as the entire NRR Committee.
I second the nomination for 'Lust for Life' by Iggy Pop. Nice one Anon.
ALDI...! And they work - well!!
http://www.lasoo.com.au/offer/miscellaneous-cyc...
could n,t hear what you were saying
ps looking good in the new fitzroy colours
The thing that scares me about these groups is that although the front half are competent, safe riders, the bottom 50% are not. They will do anything not to get dropped and when a light turns amber/red, they will keep riding.
You're proving my point here: why are so many of the lycra brigade such arseholes?
First decent weather in a month just about - if you were going to get out of bed this morning was the pick.
Good to see the old NRR etiquette of passing on the left in the gutter is alive and well.
Wanted: 30 riders for safety study
A Monash University PhD student needs cyclisys for her studies on improving their safety on the road.
Marilyn Johnson said she needs 30 on-road cyclists to wear one of her specially-fitted video comeras on a helmet for a month to determine whether cyclisys or driver behaviour needs to improve safety. "It's the first time anyone's done this ," she said.
She said cyclists who rode to work would easily clock up to the required 12 hours of on-road cycling for her study.
Ms Johnson, who is at Monash Accident Reasearch Centre, said she was particularly interested in cyclists who use d St Kilda Rd, as it was the most used-cyclist path.
Bicycle Victoria spokesman Garry Brennan said it was important to promote awareness of Cyclists. " We need to educate drivers to be on the lookout for lights and cyclists and that the road is shared, "he said.
The study begins on October 5.
Email: marilyn.johnson@muarc.monash.edu.au
Songs for Helmet cam videos:
Queen- Fat bottomed girls
The roots- The seed
David Bowie- Suffergate city/Young Americans
Jet- Rollover DJ
Jungle Boogie- Pulp Fiction soundtrack
Some old school 90's just for fun- Snap- I got the power- hahaha- love it!
Thunder in my heart - Leo Sayer
Yeah baby...
How's Clarky in his Becoz gear. Good on him for losing 12 odd kilos from his huffing and puffing muffin man weekend at the DP classic earlier this year and now being a sprint monster (Clarky you are joking if you think you can cover me up Tawonga with your big Cocaine Tom Boonen [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpGhLljfgco] Sprint Legs ).
How's the Hampton, Rush and TFM monsters. Monsters. You were smashing it Wade. Rad times.
I have been saying to myself I will start from the start one of these days, you guys normally pick me up most mornings around Sandy anyway (I wear Optus or Rush kit) so I guess I'll have to spinnen uppen to ze North Rd at 5AM one of these days.
I haven't seen Brett in his big tall socks for a while. Perhaps he's out of Explorers? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uit88dOQ1n4)
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Also. Way to pander to the nanny state those of you worried about bunch size and 2 abreast. Get a little free choice back in your life. Current affair: the 16 year old girl who wants to sail around the world. Why should anyone in government or child services get involved? Free choice. Let her do it. If (when) she needs rescuing, charge the family for the cost of the operation. Done. Simple transaction
So sick and tired of people wanting more rules. Grow a little responsibility and judgment, but expect consequences financial or otherwise.
(and on a more cycling related note, its rules and regulations that cause extremely high rrp on helmets. I am sure companies would want to verify the saftey of their helmets with or without regulations; it's their business after all)
The one rule that nearly every cyclist agrees on and obeys is to refrain from blatantly run red lights. Sure there are the ones that do it, but they are strongly looked down upon by 99% of the rest of the bunch.
Lemmy would ride Beach Rd.. if he was young, fit and lived in Melbourne!
Sticking to Local bands "Sand Pebbles" and "Black Cab" will give you a bit more upbeat. Then Anything by "LCD Soundsystem" or "Cut Copy" will have you revving @ 140bpm no trouble.
If you are looking for something more
As a regular NRR rider, I think it has the potential to look worse than it is. One of the things I find very encouraging is the constant communication in the group. I know when I can go fast or when I need to display caution as everyone abides by the terms, "Rider", "Car Back", "Car Up" etc. Obviously a video (with a soundtrack) doesn't portray that aspect, however the reality is you are concentrating on those messages and abiding by them.
IMO the group has gotten far better at abiding by lights in the last year as well. There was some bad patches (particularly one time when there was a crash in the THIRD lane of the Nepean highway at an intersection), however overall "Rolling" is only used when it is clear. Pedestrian lights etc are called WELL in advance as "Lights Up" / "Stopping" and the group works well to slow down and stop.
As for the sprint, I admit I have a go at sprinting almost every NRR. It is practice, against a group of skilled riders in an environment where risks are mitigated as much as possible (ie, if the lights ahead are red, you back off, same with staying clear of slower cyclists). I've never had an issue in a sprint and I have confidence in those around me at those speeds.
Anyway, fantastic helmet cam! Brings a great element to the ride. I would finally add that cycling and the NRR in particular, is one of the few pursuits where you can give your cardio a huge workout WHILST ALSO utilising your fine motor skills. I'm also a rally driver, and find this a massive benefit to concentrate on being wheel-to-wheel whilst also using every bit of muscle power I have! :)
However, before you call me a hypocrite I suggest you read my posts in their entirety and understand what I've written.
Thanks and ride safe this weekend.
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thats the St Kilda Club Cycling site