# Flat Out... Sydney to Melbourne \[Merged\]

**URL:** https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308
**Category:** Linkblog
**Created:** [January 12, 2010, 4:05pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308 "2010-01-12T16:05:56Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/41 "2010-01-17T20:19:17Z")

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gosh, there is an awful lot of hate for these guys. me, i say good luck, the same as if anyone i know was gonna be doing it.  
its a bloody long ride, and i hope they make it.

that said, it is kinda weird that they wouldn’t do a 30km social ride 2 days beforehand. the sunday rides may be hectic and dangerous, but they’re not known for pushing the levels of endurance…

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### Author: ![JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/jln_not_zltn/32/74_2.png) [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2010, 8:22pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/42 "2010-01-17T20:22:37Z")

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> [@heavymetal](#):
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> gosh, there is an awful lot of hate for these guys. me, i say good luck, the same as if anyone i know was gonna be doing it.  
> its a bloody long ride, and i hope they make it.

Yeah, the reason I posted it on here is because I thought people would be interested, but as you said, there’s a lot of hate.

Oh well.

Good luck to them, and I’d like to see the video when it’s done. Anything that is promoting fixed gears / riding in Australia can only be positive in my book.

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### Author: ![brox](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/brox/32/317_2.png) [@brox](https://fixed.org.au/u/brox)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2010, 10:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/43 "2010-01-17T22:40:03Z")

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perhaps all the negativity is just from jealousy. although ive found this forum a little more narky than most.

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### Author: ![Fazwon](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Fazwon](https://fixed.org.au/u/Fazwon)
#### Post date: [January 17, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/44 "2010-01-17T22:42:53Z")

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They came on the Sunday ride and we changed the ride plans so the international guests could see the city, so we rode over the bridge and showed them Luna Park. Good on them for riding to Melbourne, it’s gnarly.

Also they are Euro’s and all really nice dudes.

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### Author: ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/45 "2010-01-18T12:31:43Z")

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soooo, anyone know if this happened? i rolled past just before 7 and there was no sign of any other bicycles or indeed anyone except joggers.  
Carlin? did you see anyone?

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### Author: ![chimp](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@chimp](https://fixed.org.au/u/chimp)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2010, 2:43pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/46 "2010-01-18T14:43:45Z")

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This is all I have seen on it, seems as though they are on their way.

[http://www.milanofixed.com/flat-out/](http://www.milanofixed.com/flat-out/)

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### Author: ![yogi](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/46a35a/32.png) [@yogi](https://fixed.org.au/u/yogi)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2010, 8:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/47 "2010-01-18T20:42:14Z")

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they left Sydney this morning.

4 riders fixed no brakes  
:mrgreen:

sorry made a new topic in general found this afterwards

[http://fixed.org.au/forums/index.php/topic,11492.0.html](http://fixed.org.au/forums/index.php/topic,11492.0.html)

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### Author: ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2010, 8:49pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/48 "2010-01-18T20:49:13Z")

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so what time did they end up leaving? I was down there at 10 to 7 and there was no sign of nothin’.

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### Author: ![shortsie](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/shortsie/32/89_2.png) [@shortsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/shortsie)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2010, 9:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/49 "2010-01-18T21:18:57Z")

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> [@JLN not ZLTN](#):
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> > [@Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino](#):
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> > Fukn Seps
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> I think they’re European… Gorilla is Euro.

Hmm. Well i guess thats alright then. Good luck to em.

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### Author: ![fyxomatosis](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/fyxomatosis/32/10_2.png) [@fyxomatosis](https://fixed.org.au/u/fyxomatosis)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2010, 11:45pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/50 "2010-01-18T23:45:04Z")

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I’m leaving for Adelaide tomorrow…

If anyone cares to ride out to B’rat I’m heading out at 6am (via Brunswick around 6.30am at Brunswick/Sydney rd) onto Hamilton.

Pace will be CRUISY… no half wheelin’

Hope to have lunch in Ballarat. You could always catch the V-line back to Melburn.

No support vehicle.

if you get tired, you’ll be crying with no one to film it / take you home.

\*TC

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### Author: ![Abodigital](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Abodigital](https://fixed.org.au/u/Abodigital)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/51 "2010-01-19T00:03:26Z")

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> [@trackcunt](#):
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> I’m leaving for Adelaide tomorrow…
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> If anyone cares to ride out to B’rat I’m heading out at 6am (via Brunswick around 6.30am at Brunswick/Sydney rd) onto Hamilton.
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> Pace will be CRUISY… no half wheelin’
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> Hope to have lunch in Ballarat. You could always catch the V-line back to Melburn.
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> No support vehicle.
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> if you get tired, you’ll be crying with no one to film it / take you home.
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> \*TC

Wait for me bro, I’ll catch a flight down to meet you for lunch!

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### Author: ![Carlin](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/carlin/32/18_2.png) [@Carlin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Carlin)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/52 "2010-01-19T00:04:38Z")

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> [@heavymetal](#):
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> Carlin? did you see anyone?

Yep. They were there. I introduced myself, had a chat and left for work before they left the Opera House.

It was a perfect morning for riding.

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### Author: ![snowflake](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/snowflake/32/3245_2.png) [@snowflake](https://fixed.org.au/u/snowflake)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/53 "2010-01-19T01:48:23Z")

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> [@trackcunt](#):
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> if you get tired, you’ll be crying with no one to film it / take you home.

But you’ll have a camera won’t you?

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### Author: ![heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/heavymetal/32/69_2.png) [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)
#### Post date: [January 19, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/54 "2010-01-19T02:00:14Z")

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> [@snowflake](#):
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> > [@trackcunt](#):
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> > if you get tired, you’ll be crying with no one to film it / take you home.
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> But you’ll have a camera won’t you?

i’m pretty sure i’ve seen some photos of TC on the net somewhere. so is taking pictures of bikes/cycling good or bad? i’m confused…

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### Author: ![AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/al9000/32/7_2.png) [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/55 "2010-01-20T19:53:58Z")

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[Day 1](http://www.fixedgearswitzerland.com/?p=2723)

82.6 gear inches? Hope he has walkable clipless shoes.

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### Author: ![brendan](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@brendan](https://fixed.org.au/u/brendan)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/56 "2010-01-20T21:46:50Z")

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i was telling my housemate about these guys this morning.

he said,

“so it’s like what you guys did last year, except these guys are trying to sell something.”

which nicely hit the nail on the head for me…

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### Author: ![JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/jln_not_zltn/32/74_2.png) [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2010, 10:02pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/57 "2010-01-20T22:02:05Z")

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Are they selling it though?

Sure they’re filming it, but will it be for sale?

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### Author: ![LAM](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/lam/32/17_2.png) [@LAM](https://fixed.org.au/u/LAM)
#### Post date: [January 20, 2010, 10:30pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/58 "2010-01-20T22:30:07Z")

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they’re on holiday, hence taking it easy and not cranking out 200kms per day. if i was in europe on holiday, i’d be looking around, taking it easy and not trying to do everything better then the locals.

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### Author: ![AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/al9000/32/7_2.png) [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2010, 2:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/59 "2010-01-27T14:36:12Z")

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130km to go. Think they’re hitting Melbourne today.

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### Author: ![gink\_04](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/gink_04/32/254_2.png) [@gink\_04](https://fixed.org.au/u/gink_04)
#### Post date: [January 27, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flat-out-sydney-to-melbourne-merged/43308/60 "2010-01-27T21:20:29Z")

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any way to get inconntact with them

shoud try and get them to hang out for crankys then polo on sunday

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