# \[MEL\] The Hour : Sat 17th Nov 7:30 Fed Sq.

**URL:** https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946
**Category:** Melbourne
**Created:** [November 1, 2007, 9:05pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946 "2007-11-01T21:05:20Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author: ![lisanne](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/db5fbb/32.png) [@lisanne](https://fixed.org.au/u/lisanne)
#### Post date: [November 12, 2007, 7:51pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/21 "2007-11-12T19:51:59Z")

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I will come down and watch/heckle, might bring the track bike to do a couple of laps between the two hours of power, but I wont be doing an hour myself.

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### Author: ![spud](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/spud/32/12_2.png) [@spud](https://fixed.org.au/u/spud)
#### Post date: [November 12, 2007, 10:55pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/22 "2007-11-12T22:55:32Z")

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I love how ridiculously tall Ondrej is. 190mm cranks? Insane.

ndf; can i ride my disc and will i get heckled like Dimos on Sunday? HAH.

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### Author: ![lats](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/db5fbb/32.png) [@lats](https://fixed.org.au/u/lats)
#### Post date: [November 13, 2007, 3:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/23 "2007-11-13T03:53:45Z")

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> [@Dionysis](#):
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> There has been some work done on the track re sealing the joins, so it should be in tip top shape.  
> 😃

No big bump!!! Nice

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### Author: ![SS\_Steve](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/ss_steve/32/20_2.png) [@SS\_Steve](https://fixed.org.au/u/SS_Steve)
#### Post date: [November 13, 2007, 4:51pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/24 "2007-11-13T16:51:21Z")

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are you bringing a camera Lisa?  
we will need someone to take pics

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### Author: ![system](https://fixed.org.au/uploads/default/original/2X/a/aa2ad6da781f23ba9f77a46c6fd6d05b415d278a.png) [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 13, 2007, 5:05pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/25 "2007-11-13T17:05:35Z")

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Spud: I dunno if that disc will survive 100+ laps of Brunswick velodrome. I’ts pretty bumpy out there - even with the cracks filled. If you are willing to risk it - yeah!! go nuts, just don’t get blown over in the crosswinds 😉

Some more news: Alf is running racing that afternoon. Brent and I will be racing along with some others from the club, so if anyone wants to hang around after the hour, or come back at about 1 - we’d love to have you there!

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### Author: ![system](https://fixed.org.au/uploads/default/original/2X/a/aa2ad6da781f23ba9f77a46c6fd6d05b415d278a.png) [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 13, 2007, 5:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/26 "2007-11-13T17:40:56Z")

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> [@DaFROG](#):
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> Is any of this racing open to non racing types such as myself?

It’s open to anyone with a current [racing license](http://vic.cycling.org.au/Membership/membershiphome.htm).

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### Author: ![lisanne](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/db5fbb/32.png) [@lisanne](https://fixed.org.au/u/lisanne)
#### Post date: [November 13, 2007, 8:12pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/27 "2007-11-13T20:12:12Z")

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> [@Steve](#):
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> are you bringing a camera Lisa?  
> we will need someone to take pics

Can do! 😃

> [@ndf](#):
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> > [@DaFROG](#):
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> > Is any of this racing open to non racing types such as myself?
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> It’s open to anyone with a current [racing license](http://vic.cycling.org.au/Membership/membershiphome.htm).

That would have ruled me out anyway!

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### Author: ![system](https://fixed.org.au/uploads/default/original/2X/a/aa2ad6da781f23ba9f77a46c6fd6d05b415d278a.png) [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 13, 2007, 8:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/28 "2007-11-13T20:18:31Z")

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> [@lisanne](#):
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> > [@ndf](#):
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> > It’s open to anyone with a current [racing license](http://vic.cycling.org.au/Membership/membershiphome.htm).
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> That would have ruled me out anyway!

Just to clarify:

- A race license is needed for the afternoon racing.

- The hour is open to ANYONE.

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### Author: ![Dionysis](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dionysis](https://fixed.org.au/u/Dionysis)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 1:37am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/29 "2007-11-16T01:37:35Z")

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Lookin good…

> Fine at first, but cloud increasing during the day with a few showers developing  
> and the chance of a thunderstorm. Moderate northwest to northerly wind shifting  
> fresh southwest to southerly by the afternoon.

> Precis: Few showers developing.  
> City: Min 16 Max 24

I’ve got the Ken all set up track stylez and went for a spin around the track this morning. Interesting feeling spinning around at 40 odd k’s with no brakes, I’d never ridden on a track with an actual track bike before. :-o

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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: [November 16, 2007, 5:18am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/30 "2007-11-16T05:18:10Z")

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i can’t find my longer chain, so i’ll be running street gear( edit: actually, no, i’ll have a big gear), except i’ve got a flat, so hopefully the patch i’ve just glued on sticks and i make to fed square on time, otherwise i’ll rumble on down later.

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### Author: ![GarthMc](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ee7513/32.png) [@GarthMc](https://fixed.org.au/u/GarthMc)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 5:52am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/31 "2007-11-16T05:52:10Z")

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> [@Dionysis](#):
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> Lookin good…
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> > Fine at first, but cloud increasing during the day with a few showers developing  
> > and the chance of a thunderstorm. Moderate northwest to northerly wind shifting  
> > fresh southwest to southerly by the afternoon.
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> > Precis: Few showers developing.  
> > City: Min 16 Max 24
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> I’ve got the Ken all set up track stylez and went for a spin around the track this morning. Interesting feeling spinning around at 40 odd k’s with no brakes, I’d never ridden on a track with an actual track bike before. :-o

It becomes addictive, don’t worry though. This is one of the good addictions 😉

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### Author: ![hotdoghorny](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hotdoghorny/32/33_2.png) [@hotdoghorny](https://fixed.org.au/u/hotdoghorny)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 5:13pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/32 "2007-11-16T17:13:03Z")

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that was my first ride on a track since i was about 11 on my bmx. glad i came down, though.

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### Author: ![Dionysis](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/919ad9/32.png) [@Dionysis](https://fixed.org.au/u/Dionysis)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 6:02pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/33 "2007-11-16T18:02:50Z")

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Good fun… although I’m not so sure that it was a good choice for my first ride after being off the bike for almost 4 months. 😛

I didn’t set myself any kind of target but about half way through I was telling myself, “fuck this, as soon as I hit 80 laps I’m stopping…” But managed to hold out for 86 and the full hour (minus drink stops of course). I reckon I did alright for an out of shape, pack a day smoker. :roll: (I really should get around to quitting one day, maybe next year)

Thanks to ndf for organising it, I’ll see if I can get some of my pics uploaded at some point.

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### Author: ![system](https://fixed.org.au/uploads/default/original/2X/a/aa2ad6da781f23ba9f77a46c6fd6d05b415d278a.png) [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/34 "2007-11-16T22:04:33Z")

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Thanks to everyone who turned up to ride or heckle. Very tough conditions today with the wind and sun kept everyone below our last attempts, but it was a fun morning at the Brunswick track.

Best effort award goes to Steve: 104 + 2/3 laps.

I’ll check all the split times and make up cards for next week.

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### Author: ![SS\_Steve](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/ss_steve/32/20_2.png) [@SS\_Steve](https://fixed.org.au/u/SS_Steve)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 10:20pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/35 "2007-11-16T22:20:04Z")

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Another great fixed event.  
Thanks to Nath for organising it and yelling at me for an hour, it mad all the difference towards the end.  
Thanks to everyone yelling at the end.

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### Author: ![hotdoghorny](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/hotdoghorny/32/33_2.png) [@hotdoghorny](https://fixed.org.au/u/hotdoghorny)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 10:21pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/36 "2007-11-16T22:21:20Z")

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and a big thanks to nath!

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### Author: ![SS\_Steve](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/ss_steve/32/20_2.png) [@SS\_Steve](https://fixed.org.au/u/SS_Steve)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 10:23pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/37 "2007-11-16T22:23:42Z")

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It was great to see some new faces having a go

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### Author: ![horatio](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/horatio/32/42_2.png) [@horatio](https://fixed.org.au/u/horatio)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 10:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/38 "2007-11-16T22:36:30Z")

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Thanks to ndf and all the crew for a great morning!  
Well done Steve ‘The Champion’

Other images can be found \<a href=“[http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=42012645%40N00&q=velodrome&m=text](http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=42012645%40N00&q=velodrome&m=text)”\>Here\</a\>

And yes Garth, that’s your frame buddy! It’s performing great.

![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2065/2039795348_a09058184f_b.jpg)

![](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2300/2039795360_6fdc8393dd_b.jpg)

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### Author: ![GarthMc](https://fixed.org.au/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ee7513/32.png) [@GarthMc](https://fixed.org.au/u/GarthMc)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 11:21pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/39 "2007-11-16T23:21:12Z")

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> [@hjb1000](#):
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> And yes Garth, that’s your frame buddy! It’s performing great.

:lol:

Looking good! It’s really nice to see it built up after having it sit around here so long as a frame.

How’d you go for the Hour? How long was a lap?

-Garth

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### Author: ![horatio](https://fixed.org.au/user_avatar/fixed.org.au/horatio/32/42_2.png) [@horatio](https://fixed.org.au/u/horatio)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2007, 11:59pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mel-the-hour-sat-17th-nov-7-30-fed-sq/35946/40 "2007-11-16T23:59:54Z")

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> [@GarthMc](#):
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> > [@hjb1000](#):
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> > And yes Garth, that’s your frame buddy! It’s performing great.
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> :lol:
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> Looking good! It’s really nice to see it built up after having it sit around here so long as a frame.
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> How’d you go for the Hour? How long was a lap?
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> -Garth

Yeah good- I think I got one less than Steve- so would that be 103 laps?  
I’m not sure how long it is- ndf?  
YEAH!

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