South Perth Rouleurs | raphael | Activity https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/members/raphael/activity/ Activity feed for raphael. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:17:28 +0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 78b0f36ee6e57919cd862e2c97ba2445 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 23rd & 24th march https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-23rd-24th-march/comment-page-1/#comment-15850 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:53:49 +0800 Gosh, wasn’t sure if the picture posted was real. Good to know you’re okay Nico. I’m sure the helmet paid for itself. Take it easy. And you know, you can now use selective memory as a weapon….”I’m sorry honey, […]

]]> f6f91921868cb8e784be49120db00a54 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 5th & 6th jan https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-5th-6th-jan/comment-page-1/#comment-15372 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:11:14 +0800 Awww…. c’mon guys. Lennie is the most bestest non-professional rider of her time. Give her a break:-)

]]> 622e6a76dfbc23841b9e02060ea7cf30 raphael commented on the post, Kit sneak peak https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/kit-sneak-peak/comment-page-1/#comment-15116 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:23:39 +0800 Wow! I like! How does sizing compares to current kit?
I don’t think I can make to sizing checks.

]]> 676d0edb28eef8fd4c67a2b8d89640b7 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 29th & 30th sept & 1st oct https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/09/ride-routes-29th-30th-sept-1st-oct/comment-page-1/#comment-14733 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:45:48 +0800 Who’s doing the Ride to Conquer Cancer in Oct? I’m registered (my page http://pr12.conquercancer.org.au/site/TR/Events/Perth2012?px=1071513&pg=personal&fr_id=1080 ) on my own but happy to ride as a group.

]]> 1f6e10a07b8a29732139371d5162edda raphael commented on the post, Benara Road Bunch https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/07/benara-road-bunch/comment-page-1/#comment-14342 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:08:42 +0800 Great shots Toby. I can hear “Slooo…Wing”

]]> 9acad8aa8cf6abdda322eca5ad772fa3 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 21st & 22nd july https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/07/ride-routes-21st-22nd-july/comment-page-1/#comment-14225 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:56:24 +0800 Pete, do you have anymore SPR jerseys in medium left to buy? I need 2 for my ex-riding buddies as a gift when I visit them in Montreal & Quebec

]]> 5fa93c915d4c8fcf803d390cf41da0f4 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 21st & 22nd july https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/07/ride-routes-21st-22nd-july/comment-page-1/#comment-14224 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:54:38 +0800 Good one Cathi – hope you have loads of proof. Always a green (silver) lining.

Shane, good luck with your new knee. Make sure they put lots of oil in it so it doesn’t squeak when you next ride. New knee […]

]]> 159069be7c7f254fac6cf327c5f792fc raphael commented on the post, ride routes 21st & 22nd july https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/07/ride-routes-21st-22nd-july/comment-page-1/#comment-14212 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:41:58 +0800 Cathi, here’s hoping for a speedy recovery. At least you have the security of the SPR family making sure you will be well taken care of. See you soon on the road.

With you here Pete re: tdf 2012. The parcours […]

]]> 9e747a2261bd35dddd6988d8ea62da1d raphael commented on the post, spr accessories - changes https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/07/spr-accessories-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-13965 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:49:28 +0800 Damn Pete, I specifically bought a bike with colours of Italian flag so the green fits.

]]> fa89e7b8857e0bee024ba8d1c441110e raphael commented on the post, Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif - Update https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/06/swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13663 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:43:12 +0800 Shaw, it’ll probably be 88% chance your 10% chance of driving to the event will become 90%, as the weather is forecast as 78% chance it will be 0.5 degrees in the morning, and add 50% chance you will wake up feeling lazy!

]]> 013dd8040df6c5440767ccfdabcf5443 raphael commented on the post, Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif - Update https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/06/swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13655 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:51:50 +0800 Hmmm, with SPR 1 to 4 leaving close to each other could be interesting, for some intraclub rivalry. At least we (SPR #4) won’t get chicked. Feeling the pressure SPR 1 & 2?

]]> b24d5a669ecfdd805b9476439847a295 raphael commented on the post, Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif - Update https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/06/swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13654 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:49:23 +0800 I have the superseeded SPR jersey in L, that I’ll bring, if it is acceptable.

]]> 17d8bd5515227af459b9986b38a3d258 raphael commented on the post, Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif - Update https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/06/swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-update/comment-page-1/#comment-13653 Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:48:13 +0800 Ha ha…. I thought you are as crazy as them wanting to ride to the event!

]]> 7bf6a8b1baa9aac9567a4269846f161d raphael commented on the post, ride routes 16th & 17th june https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/06/ride-routes-16th-17th-june/comment-page-1/#comment-13606 Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:16:44 +0800 Lennie’s happy. Must be flat. Dare I try main 1 again?

]]> 84bdffb33fb043170c897519295217d4 raphael commented on the post, BWA Swan Valley Cyclo Sportif - A Knockout 5 Teams !!! https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/06/bwa-swan-valley-cyclo-sportif-a-knockout-5-teams/comment-page-1/#comment-13549 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:35:47 +0800 Cheers Amanda. I’ve just joined BWA so will wait day or 2 before my membership number is confirmed so I can register for the event. Looks like I’ll join SPR #4 – Main 2 pace.

]]> bfe339b627d56a26716d8cebd5a6517b raphael commented on the post, ABSA Cape Epic South Africa https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/04/absa-cape-epic-south-africa/comment-page-1/#comment-13233 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:04:11 +0800 Extreme respect brother.

]]> fb5f6c8a0606c60ff137721b64f91f74 raphael commented on the post, spr kit orders closing soon https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/04/spr-kit-orders-closing-soon/comment-page-1/#comment-13200 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:06:00 +0800 Lennie, everytime Anna lifts her hands in the air and go “woo hoo”, her shorts ride up.

]]> 698508a6e043f9b443d8e58c8f048814 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 4th & 5th feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/02/ride-routes-4th-5th-feb/comment-page-1/#comment-12581 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:25:11 +0800 Not again Carlos! We should look at putting training wheels on your Cannodale 🙂

]]> 33ba5c70f1cd1899a1ba9674f7a221af raphael commented on the post, Kit Update and Lessons Learned from Saturday Ride https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2012/01/kit-update-and-lessons-learned-from-saturday-ride/comment-page-1/#comment-12488 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:14:35 +0800 Meh! Talk to Johnny Hoogerland 😉

]]> 57e302b7e111aaa6ec76c29ff06d74e6 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 24th, 26th & 27th of christmas https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/12/ride-routes-24th-26th-27th-of-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-12444 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:50:53 +0800 Russ, we still have a bunch of doctors riding. We’re just more spread out, like Melvyn & Gerry’s hair 🙂

]]> 752644a478509cf6882eddb54581eb54 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 17th & 18th of december https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/12/ride-routes-17th-18th-of-december/comment-page-1/#comment-12412 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:47:05 +0800 hmm Ridge Hill. Lennie, I’ll ride with you. Last time we had ridgehill I got dropped…. before the hill!
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BTW, has anyone felt Annakate’s six pack?

]]> 6124f80b474a8c63b514ea6f34217d4e raphael commented on the post, ride routes 15th & 16th oct https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/10/ride-routes-15th-16th-oct/comment-page-1/#comment-11842 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:24:46 +0800 Carlos, I’ve never known a cyclist with more bad luck than you. Maybe you should run around your bike 3 times anti-clockwise, and then mount facing North-Northwest, before each ride.
And is that really Russell? […]

]]> 46b50b5487cb2bd66b007ec91db53614 raphael commented on the post, Cyclo Sportif Action! https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/09/cyclo-sportif-action/comment-page-1/#comment-11576 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:32:22 +0800 Are you referring to the SPR rice-rims? 4K will probably just get you the frame alone.

]]> 2b49c621df8ee7fba27b406f541bbf47 raphael commented on the post, Sport drink study https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/09/sport-drink-study/comment-page-1/#comment-11549 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:15:24 +0800 Higher chances of damaged liver beyond repair… I guess.

]]> 902101e32734f045a5b02464c62b6272 raphael commented on the post, Dardanup Open B Grade Race Report https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/09/dardanup-open-b-grade-race-report/comment-page-1/#comment-11541 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:45:32 +0800 That’s because the Golden Gnome was so heavy……. It was an effort just to carry it.

Well done boys.

Toby, you should consider a paraphernalia cabinet in your coffee shop.

]]> c4ef4d555949156f1396af19d6033ca3 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 10th & 11th sept https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/09/ride-routes-10th-11th-sept/comment-page-1/#comment-11525 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:59:43 +0800 Andrew, just be careful about being the third wheel – you don’t wanna get hurt.

]]> 1120b684954502c2df65102b4e26ac29 raphael commented on the post, uci world cycing tour championships https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/09/uci-world-cycing-tour-championships/comment-page-1/#comment-11482 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:05:13 +0800 Just remember what Jens said… “memories are forever, pain is temporary”. Good luck, watch them cobbles, be strong, keep safe. Can’t wait to hear/read the stories.

]]> d141ca521a1804c87587d19e5c009d18 raphael commented on the post, Ronny's Giveaway https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/ronnys-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-11415 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:30:00 +0800 Hey Ronny, has anyone got dibs on the toe-clips yet? Otherwise I have a use for it, thanks. Are you still at SCGH?

]]> 4d894a2d8ed9b171b30b0af8eac80b29 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 20th & 21st august https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/ride-routes-20th-21st-august/comment-page-1/#comment-11392 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:13:09 +0800 What kinda steed have you got now Jorgy?

]]> ed2652fa8aa74a7c160fbe8c1f748fa8 raphael commented on the post, ironhorse clothing SPR t-shirt https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/ironhorse-clothing-spr-t-shirt/comment-page-1/#comment-11380 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:03:54 +0800 I’m with Jen there for option 4 design – although you did mention no further changes. All we need now are volunteers from the fairer kind for a wet look. Anyone?

]]> 070f9e7fdc46161bc86e81230c9e362d raphael commented on the post, collie donnybrook classic https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/collie-donnybrook-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-11369 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:17:54 +0800 Opps… I’ve wonged 2 andrews…. does that make me right?

]]> 1913653627c4f4b43a1d2198413f2413 raphael commented on the post, collie donnybrook classic https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/collie-donnybrook-classic/comment-page-1/#comment-11362 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:49:13 +0800 Is this you Wongie? C’mon, stop it……you’re not a “crappy’ C grade rider. You’re just a crappy rider… full stop.

]]> 24da71b6cc20dd482b626a684f6b7599 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 13th & 14th august https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/ride-routes-13th-14th-august/comment-page-1/#comment-11350 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:46:16 +0800 Milk & Cordial? That’s breakfast, isn’t it?

]]> f78968fd3c96a8a2a181e7c3b03060ec raphael commented on the post, Pinjarra Classic – C Grade Report https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/08/pinjarra-classic-%e2%80%93-c-grade-report/comment-page-1/#comment-11336 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:26:00 +0800 Good one Wongster! A win’s a win – that’s what the records will show. The fact that SPR boys worked as a team is testament to the bond in the group. I’m jealous I don’t have the fitness to race – it’s a bit hard when the knee keeps hitting the spare tyre.

]]> 9e5355d68b69af8ab9622091026f12f4 raphael commented on the post, Invitation to Participate in a UWA Performance Study https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/07/invitation-to-participate-in-a-uwa-performance-study/comment-page-1/#comment-11257 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:50:08 +0800 Not only that Lennie. I reckon Tobes also left out important information… like….maybe… A TRANS-RECTAL THERMOMETER PROBE?!!

]]> 294c5c7925f68d7d8b9a98990ddedc31 raphael commented on the post, SBS Tour de France Fantasy Cycling https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/06/sbs-tour-de-france-fantasy-cycling/comment-page-1/#comment-10690 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:04:38 +0800 Coffee-dis

]]> f67741b9b65d36dfae512165e5d02c08 raphael commented on the post, Main 2 meet the PM https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/06/main-2-meet-the-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-10679 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 02:36:45 +0800 I reckon we should send this photo to Dome headquarters – hey we may get free coffee for life….
HEADLINE: PM JULIA GILLARD DOME-INATES THE POLLS!

]]> 674ff2f334f117f35b204a74643b64f5 raphael commented on the post, Road ID, Why leave home without it https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/06/road-id-why-leave-home-without-it/comment-page-1/#comment-10418 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 01:38:14 +0800 Thanks for this. Will get me one – for 10 bucks a year, well worth it. I’ve been carrying my cycling licence thus far

]]> 0bb0c53dcb51e31d5177bef0c1ba3919 raphael commented on the post, Chasing Legends DVD for loan https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/06/chasing-legends-dvd-for-loan/comment-page-1/#comment-10398 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 02:30:51 +0800 I think Pete is suggesting movie nite at his place. He will supply the pop-corns.

]]> 04c62551d7a2a65903ddbcc2d2a04e63 raphael commented on the post, A SPR Addiction https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/04/a-spr-addiction/comment-page-1/#comment-10194 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:53:34 +0800 Excellent write up Carlos (ps I actually need a painter). Looks like you dived in and glad you’re enjoying it. I think a section on cycling addiction testimonials is a good idea – it’ll personalise SPR even more. Zac, I wouldn’t publicly ask for anything big to suck on from Carlos! PS, what IS the […]

]]> 5e2ebf29308cb015707067a0e8a5be6a raphael commented on the post, ride routes 30th april & 1st may https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/04/ride-routes-30th-april-1st-may/comment-page-1/#comment-10193 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 23:42:09 +0800 Thanks. She came a bit early and took us by surprise. A few dramas but all is good now. She’s a little one – only weighing 2.08Kg – and doing well. She’s a long baby. I’ve measured her femur:leg length and this is exactly that of Lance Armstrong’s. Her Hb (haemoglobin for the non-docs) level […]

]]> f7c0f01a96b1def3184b18a80223fb61 raphael commented on the post, uci world cycling tour https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/04/uci-world-cycling-tour/comment-page-1/#comment-10059 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:06:19 +0800 Good luck y’all. I’ll also be doing the early bird, then head over to the “tent” to cheer the team. Happy to hand out bidons top of Malcolm.

]]> d44d64738fb1390c75cd81fdae3311f5 raphael commented on the post, Ronde van Vlaanderen https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/04/ronde-van-vlaanderen/comment-page-1/#comment-9947 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:36:30 +0800 Go go Davina! Ride like the wind (behind you). Do you have one of those Cancellara hamsters in your bottom bracket?

]]> b6521540e365b1067171b203fd954f3d raphael commented on the post, Notice for 2011 SPR Annual General Meeting https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/02/notice-for-2011-spr-annual-general-meeting/comment-page-1/#comment-9657 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:26:27 +0800 Count me in.

]]> db13393d379f911bdbc13853804185db raphael commented on the post, ride routes 26th & 27th feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/02/ride-routes-26th-27th-feb/comment-page-1/#comment-9598 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:34:21 +0800 F#%kenberg AND Gooseberry…… HOLY C**P Batman…. I’m lucky i don’t do hill rides (mwa ha haa….)

]]> c146011d6970d168a01503f0cb9caea0 raphael commented on the post, ride routes 12th & 13th feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/02/ride-routes-12th-13th-feb/comment-page-1/#comment-9534 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:52:51 +0800 Andrew, you are so very 1986 – those “supplements” you’ve been taking sure make you look young. But I do like what you’re proposing. Zac, nothing makes you learn faster than doing it. Like the pros say, racing is the best training. Not sure how the lower-grade crits here are done (liked to do one […]

]]> e1d85a7a317fa0adc9da5839efb9cdd8 raphael posted an update: Re: Tyres part 2..... Following on the blog about tyres and […] https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/1921/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 03:47:33 +0800 Re: Tyres part 2…..

Following on the blog about tyres and tyre pressures last year, here’s an interesting one
http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/tech-feature-the-work-of-wheel-energy

]]> 0 4d13700776f8625b8308bf71cd352bf4 raphael commented on the post, Crash in Cottesloe - but I'm ok https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2011/01/crash-in-cottesloe-but-im-ok/comment-page-1/#comment-9345 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:16:24 +0800 Glad to hear you’re alright Ronny. I agree with Jason – sounds like the plates are illegal. There’s alot more illigle drivers out there than you think. The blitz by police one night pulled over 100 drivers unlicensed! Could also be Isuzu D-Max (same as Holden Colorado), Nissan Navarra, Mitsubishi Triton… Hilux probably most common. […]

]]> 0ca59d1429af735643e540859398d3f5 raphael commented on the post, The Criterium Trailer https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2010/11/the-criterium-trailer/comment-page-1/#comment-9051 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:07:04 +0800 Good one Jen. Well done coming second.

]]> 754445c4fbb0db86916554c3c74b7d57 raphael commented on the post, spr kit - a tale of 2 jerseys https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2010/11/spr-kit-a-tale-of-2-jerseys/comment-page-1/#comment-8935 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:43:25 +0800 Black for me Pete. I’d look like a bloated sausage in whites.

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