Monday, December 20, 2010

So OK we are ditching the Crits (for a while)

BUT, We’ll have a 3 race series

1. Time Trial Han’s Loop

2. Timed Hill climb. Old Templestowe Hill Climb Track

3. Race at the Dirt Crit Course

Some long rides planned for those summer evenings
(if they ever eventuate)in Feb/March

Keep an eye out.

And of course the DUAEL

In its honour we will run a “LUCKY DIP RACING” pairs event
some time in Feb.

Cheers Bruce

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Tuesday 12/10. Night Mullum

The single speed worlds call

We need the exercise

So instead of running a Dirt Crit

We are doing a Mullum loop

Join us on the weapon of your choice

Requirements : Lights and a stout heart.

6-15 Crit Course, 3.5 hr plus ride time


Bruce

Sunday, September 19, 2010

GRINDERMAN URBAN EPIC

the DEED is DONE

the GRIND is GROUND

all is good in the world

Cam took the photographs I took the snaps. Coming soon.

You post the script. Cheers Bruce

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Single Speed Urban Epic 19/9/10

grindermen
SINGLESPEEDERS REJOICE

Hibernation is over its grind time again

let the HEART out of the bag and the BEAST out of the box

80k OF PURE JOY

Urban Classic
Ride info:
  • Own sustenance.
  • 3 water points on the ride.
  • Fit and able.
  • Geared friends welcome. (Hardtails only)
We roll out at 8.30 from our start point on the Yarra Boulevard (map here)
The ride is subject to weather (check here for updates)

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Poweful Owl Final Results


Here are the results. A few false starts but we got there. The trophy now resides on JD's mantel piece (Carson where were you?). Tight racing in tough conditions gave us a photo finish. That's it until next year.

More fun and adventure coming. See you on the urban epic.

Cheers,

Bruce

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Monday, August 9, 2010

TT3 and the weather

Forecast for TT3 is a bit sketchy,
We will decide whether to postpone or not tomorrow.
Check back here on Race day (10th August) at 2.00 pm for a decision either way.
Cam.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Owl time

Whose Gunna Pluck The Possum

Powerful Owl Time Trial Final Round

10th August 6-30pm

Dirt Crits Course

We don’t care if you haven’t done any other rounds come along and get yourself timed around the dirt crit course

If you are lucky Cam may even take one of his glorious photos of you.

Remember: Bring a Friend to Beat

Urban Epic

19th September

Return of The Grinder Men 80km Urban Epic

Watch this space

Thursday, July 29, 2010

2010 Powerful Owl Time Trial Two

Round Two Results;

1 James Dickey 4.37
2. Neil Robertson 4.45
3. Carson Tully 4.50
4. Gavin Deloree 4.54
5.dyon Balding 5.01
6. Bill Horozidis 5.49
7.David Milella 5.59

Great racing on a sloppy track.
The lead has changed and also the minor places.
Tense times for the final round at the Dirt Crits Course.
Date posted this weekend.
Bruce

Overall standings.
James Dickey 0
Carson Tully +13
Gavin Deloree +20
Neil Robertson +23
Dyon Balding +42

Photos Here

Saturday, July 10, 2010

OWL ALERT ! OWL ALERT! OWL ALERT!

We here at Flat Hill know that you love to live by the seat of the pants.

So to fall into line with your life credo we are shifting the date of the next Powerful Owl Time trial to the 27th July.

We hope this doesn’t upset your plan to peak on the 20th but we are giving you an opportunity to be even stronger on the 27th

Watch this space anything can happen

Soon a date for the Return Of The Grinder Men 80k Urban Epic

If any of you are keen we could have a single speed ride on the 20th in lieu post a comment if you are

Cheers Bruce

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

2010 Powerful Owl Time Trial One

Powerful owl tt1 2010

I rode the course a couple of times while I chose a spot to set up, and would have to agree with Gav in his description of the conditions as "Greasy".
Bruce had done a nice job fixing the holes and bypassing the boggy section of the course.
Even with these mods I thought the lap times aren't going to break any records.
I think we had nine starters, well done to you all for coming out on a cold night.

Round One Results;
Carson Tully 4.25
Dyon Balding 4.29
James Dickey 4.31
Gavin Deloree 4.34
DC 4.36
Neil Robinson 4.46
Duncan Murray 5.02
Mal Dorian 5.29

All welcome for round 2 even if you didn't race round 1.
(no cost, i.e. free to enter)
See you on July 20th.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Wouldn’t you want this on your mantlepiece?



From Untitled Album

ROUND 1 Tuesday 22nd
The loop has been scrubbed up, had its teeth brushed and a new hair cut ready to present itself to the Powerful Owl Time Trial.
We are ready for a cast of thousands and remember “Bring A Friend To Beat”
Details

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

WOO HOO

It’s Ninox Strenua time again!
300 ring tail possums a year must be good for you.
Down your protein, Sharpen up your night vision and
Prepare your flight path.

THE POWERFUL OWL TIME TRIAL RETURNS
2 ROUNDS: June 22 and July 20
$5.00 entry
6:30pm Bruce’s loop (see Map)


View Powerful Owl Time Trial in a larger map

Each way bet. Combined times.
The Winners name will be immortalized on the new perpetual trophy, imagine this taking pride of place on your mantel for the year,
Your friends envy will be obvious.
Bring a friend to beat.
Bruce

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Wombat Inter winter vid

Woodend local Darren Davis put together this top little video of round one of the Inter Winter MTB race at the week end.

Inter – Winter XC Series
Winter Racing!

16 May 2010 – Woodend
20 June 2010 – Forrest
4 July 2010 – Castlemaine
1 August 2010 – Geelong
Enter On line

Wombat Inter Winter MTB race from Darren Davis on Vimeo.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

First of the month single speed rides


Yes the first of the month single speed rides are on.

Rides roll out of the Crit course at 6.00

Geared friends of flat hill welcome.




Monday, April 26, 2010

Klunkerz



Watto saw this recently and thought I might like it.
Anyone seen it yet?

Monday, April 12, 2010

Fabian Cancellara's Roubaix


This was top viewing

DIG DEEP SINGLE SPEED RIDE

25th April ANZAC Day

Drag out that single speed, re-shoe it for some mud and let’s hit some winter trails

In the tradition of the Digger dig deep on this 55k trail ride
(well basically the Mullen Mullen loop)

Find that deep inner resolve to climb Bald Hill, and every climb after that but you have the luxury of water (and those little bars you bring along)

Departure : Dirt Crits Course 8-30am.

Cheers Bruce

Monday, April 5, 2010

Ends and beginnings.

Ah well, all good things must come to an end. The imposing darkness brought about by the end of Daylight Savings time means no more crits.

But, to use another cliché (and we do love those here at Flat Hill Dirt Crits) there is light at the end of the tunnel. A little bird has told us the many of you are heading off to NZ for the Single Speed World champs. We are here to help.

First Tuesday of each month, starting May, 6:30pm at the Kew side of the pipe bridge Alphington a single speed night ride.

Also keep your eyes on this blog for more SS Urban Epics over the course of this winter and of course the return of the Powerful Owl Time Trial (new perpetual trophy; can you make your mantle piece the envy of you riding buddies?).

Cheers, Bruce.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

02.03.10

FHDC2.3.10

More Pictures

Spoke to Russ tonight who told me he was amazed at the gap Brett had pulled out over the train that was Rohin, Bellie, JD, Justin and Neil. so early in the race.
I informed Russ that Brett had actually binned it in the trees just after the sketchy bit where the path works are going on, and had had half a lap out to re-compose himself.
Didn't seem to slow him down any.

1. Rohin
2.Justin
3. Andy

Friday, February 26, 2010

So, who's fault was it?

Does it matter? I suppose no one got hurt, and it was one of those "racing incidents"
There was a bit of leaning an all, but if someone moves across your line, what do you do? and it happens in an instant.
What do you reckon?

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Five Bucks

Thats right folks, A bike, a Helmet, a racing licence and Five Bucks
Will get you some Extranormal fun, Every first and third Tuesday



Thanks to Mal Doreian for the clip.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Muggy

Yep it has been pretty warm of late, which made for tough conditions to race.
Those who came along seemed to be having fun.
1st Matt L
2nd Justin W
3rd Brett K

Thanks to SportRecovery for the prizes.

See you on the 16th.

FHDC-02Feb-45
More pictures HERE

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

FHDC 19/1/10 Pics

Ok where back. Tuesdays racing was a blast. Look at those photos. They are some happy people you are looking at.
And how about those photos? Portraits!
You better put on your pancake and come on down to the next round. I’ll keep the weather good and Cam will make you pin-up.

Cheers,
Bruce
FHDC_19.1.10-37.jpg
More pictures HERE

Monday, January 18, 2010

Andrew Dickey Trials Vid

Check out this latest video from Andrew Dickie.
That's awesome stuff! and nicely filmed too.