South Perth Rouleurs | Darren | Activity https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/members/taylz/activity/ Activity feed for Darren. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:01:21 +0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a096e9cd837ddff90b3bad9be4283ce3 Darren replied to the topic 2012 Specialized Tarmac Comp 54cm in the forum Classifieds https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/18261/ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:58:03 +0800 sold

]]> 0 e94f09de9e087d8b1ff3ffb2f0f0ef9b Darren replied to the topic Elite Arion parabolic rollers $180 in the forum Classifieds https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/18260/ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:57:31 +0800 now sold

]]> 0 19aed7dad094108bb5586b4d4b01c504 Darren started the topic Elite Arion parabolic rollers $180 in the forum Classifieds https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/18119/ Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:46:11 +0800 Gumtree ad:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warwick/bicycles/elite-arion-parabolic-rollers/1051425611

Darren 0407179180

This type of roller currently selling new for $283.70 on wiggle.co.uk

Folds up to a compact size. Only used a handful of times.

As new apart from a couple of scuffs from a wayward front wheel.

Adjustable for bike wheel bases…[Read more]

]]> 0 7c74239a3a134f737c209281f4bdd05a Darren started the topic 2012 Specialized Tarmac Comp 54cm in the forum Classifieds https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/18031/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:36:16 +0800 Link to Gumtree ad http://www.gumtree.com.au/m-my-ad.html?adId=1050317647
$2100
Purchased new November 2012.
Reluctant sale to make way for new family member.
54cm frame would suit someone 172-179cm tall
Full Carbon frame and forks.
Carbon FSA SL-K crankset (52-36T)
10 speed Ultegra Rear Derallieur, shifter/brake levers, chain and 11-28 T cassette…[Read more]

]]> 0 bf98bcdad4abb91cf290040a04db8a3b Darren replied to the topic Brand new Size L 'Black' Jersey for sale in the forum Kit Chat https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/18030/ Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:34:00 +0800 Sold!

]]> 0 ff5e8b0cb1057edb19e2372e51d68f0b Darren replied to the topic Brand new Size L 'Black' Jersey for sale in the forum Kit Chat https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/17914/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:17:16 +0800 Still got this. Great for Club rides, MTB, Cyclocross, Sportifs…

]]> 0 654c3d00b5173acda64daac99229acf9 Darren started the topic Brand new Size L 'Black' Jersey for sale in the forum Kit Chat https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/17588/ Thu, 15 May 2014 13:43:11 +0800 Brand new with tags. In unopened bag.
Men’s size L.
Full zip. Club cut.
With reflective piping (costs $5 to order).
Don’t wait for the next order, when you can have it right now!

$70

Darren 0407 179 180

https://custom.champ-sys.com.au/Image/AU/AU007222/Proof/20140212144516.South_Perth_Rouleurs_AU007222_JER001_BLACK_V_5_02.jpg

]]> 0 8f705abe38c64e05d81deb2eee9d357c Darren started the topic Want to try Cyclocross in Perth? in the forum General Discussion https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/16504/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 01:20:05 +0800 Hell I know I do!
Perth Mountain Bike Club and BrewCX are running a Cyclocross skills clinic and pony express on the 11th of May 2014.
RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG !
It’s suitable for everyone on any kind of bike, including mountain bikes and road bikes, and is all about fun.
Info at PerthMTB.asn.au, entries here…[Read more]

]]> 0 ea9387023660f9de3c770778735538ec Darren replied to the topic First race advice in the forum Racing https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/15945/ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:30:50 +0800 The link didn’t appear to work in that post. Here ’tis…

http://semiprocycling.com/criterium-racing-tips-tactics-and-strategy

]]> 0 bb2b670cce46f4979b3173bc573eedd0 Darren replied to the topic First race advice in the forum Racing https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/15944/ Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:29:57 +0800 Nicky’s advice is sage indeed. He told me the same thing, right before I sprung off the front for the first three laps. Then got reeled in. Then dropped. I’m no spring chicken BTW!

Just roll around with the pack near the front. That’s what I plan to do next time.

This guy also has some great tips for Crits (and cycling in general). Alas I…[Read more]

]]> 0 ec6098440c4c39e6d83e592872df6a85 Darren commented on the post, renae's race - volunteers https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/2014/02/11/renaes-race-volunteers/comment-page-1/#comment-18223 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:41:05 +0800 I can help set up from 7am. I’m racing in D grade.

]]> b0ae2aad36857894d12a98da3ca9f866 Darren commented on the post, WA 2.0 - A Vision for Cycling in Perth https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/wa-2-0-a-vision-for-cycling-in-perth/comment-page-1/#comment-17450 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:07:20 +0800 Thanks. I just snorted my coffee out through my nose.

]]> 288f9c0b51450250b64d06f4e791c667 Darren started the topic Blanco becomes Belkin and copies SPR kit design in the forum General Discussion https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/14144/ Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:59:50 +0800 Well almost…
SPR Kit
vs
http://www.blancoprocyclingteam.com/teamnews/now-were-really-underway-975Belkin Kit

]]> 0 fde168996750d592ab80c64e5d8f27e2 Darren commented on the post, Champion Systems Factory Tour https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/champion-systems-factory-tour/comment-page-1/#comment-16763 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 14:44:45 +0800 Can we get some of those little suction cap mini-jersey window thingies in SPR colours?

]]> 66b7b6422417869864989a9ca017f987 Darren started the topic Bike Parking at Westralia Plaza in the forum General Discussion https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/13678/ Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:20:53 +0800 Apparently the management of Westralia Plaza (the building where the Dome Cafe is located) have issues with bikes being parked anywhere except the bike racks thoughtfully provided by the Dome themselves.

I didn’t get that memo and leant my bike against the silver railings across from the entry to the Dome. This heinous crime spurred the Westralia…[Read more]

]]> 0 d1ef505af5ec73dd172a1fb793b24a43 Darren commented on the post, ride routes 25th & 26th may https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-25th-26th-may/comment-page-1/#comment-16343 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:22:09 +0800 I rode it yesterday. Its was fine. Still road works and some stop n go people, but surface is smooth.

I can also report that the ‘Lennie hill’ climb on Ridge hill road is still just as steep as ever…

]]> bcb7886e3def953f8de66ed14fc01ea5 Darren commented on the post, armadale kermesse volunteers needed https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/armadale-kermesse-volunteers-needed/comment-page-1/#comment-16325 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:14:23 +0800 I’d love to do driver/mechanic for the second session.

I’d be happy to do line judge though, if all driver positions are filled.

]]> d8bfc852d70472145d88f9601ec24c9d Darren commented on the post, ride routes 6th & 7th april https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-6th-7th-april/comment-page-1/#comment-15957 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:20:46 +0800 Note that Barrack St is closed until June, so we’ll need to make an early right turn up Victoria Ave, off RIverside […]

]]> 629f73654683124ebdf35587ba455d83 Darren commented on the post, ride routes 6th & 7th april https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-6th-7th-april/comment-page-1/#comment-15956 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:04:49 +0800 Send to device works fine on my Mac Book Pro. Download communicator plugin here:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3739

]]> c78d040e2749f58fa923d5262de10785 Darren commented on the post, new mapping website https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/new-mapping-website/comment-page-1/#comment-15924 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:21:21 +0800 It’s a great idea, judging by the amount of ‘beep-borps’ (Garmin sound) that you hear when an SPR ride starts.

I’ve been (occasionally) manually making Saturday’s route into Garmin format and posting it in the […]

]]> e6aeaeb3e053f8757cc5cd4b5a77f058 Darren commented on the post, ride routes 23rd & 24th feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-23rd-24th-feb-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15662 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:37:47 +0800 Thanks Peter. Here is the Garmin version of the route. http://connect.garmin.com/course/2925489

]]> 45c722d7fd6b19514212bb2a9b33954d Darren commented on the post, ride routes 23rd & 24th feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-23rd-24th-feb-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15653 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:48:08 +0800 There’s something strange about the Main Sat route in Mapmyride. If I look at the map on the link, it shows the route as going via Canning hwy, Applecross, deepwater reserve, Shelley.

But if I go to full screen […]

]]> 4c6d2c71b801658b91096c7f1ce4a763 Darren commented on the post, ride routes 16th & 17th feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-16th-17th-feb-2/comment-page-1/#comment-15632 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:20:41 +0800 Here http://connect.garmin.com/course/2876448 is the Saturday fast and main routes in a Garmin course format. Should work with Garmin Edge 500, 800 and other Garmin fitness GPSs that can load courses.

]]> 056a7207b89dc6fff5de430121102177 Darren commented on the post, ride routes 2nd & 3rd feb https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-2nd-3rd-feb/comment-page-1/#comment-15562 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 10:15:40 +0800 That was my first taste of bicycle racing. I don’t think it matched the race grading description. My Garmin said I did about 33km/h avg (on my own after getting dropped and red flagged). Strava data suggests those […]

]]> 9dee54f3ee042a66dc6a8b27d68b0f1f Darren commented on the post, Reminder: Australia Day Criterium Entries Close Tonight ! https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/reminder-australia-day-criterium-entries-close-tonight/comment-page-1/#comment-15498 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:56:05 +0800 Look for the new club kit dripping off of me at the back of D grade.

My first ever bicycle race….

Watching Tour Down under Prologue Crit now for inspiration and tips.

]]> 84cc5f2935c8e34703d6a98cde7bee56 Darren commented on the post, When can I collect my kit? https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/when-can-i-collect-my-kit/comment-page-1/#comment-15480 Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:45:18 +0800 +1 for the kit committee. Great job in sorting it all guys. Must have taken ages.

The kit design looks tops too.

]]> 7d9c936476cc15f9ddda8831f19e27c6 Darren replied to the topic Tech Park Crit circuit direction? in the forum Racing https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/12259/ Sat, 19 Jan 2013 02:08:06 +0800 Thanks Peter. I’ve entered the Australia day Crit, so best I start practicing left turns.

]]> 0 c77d17585ebd2cc1b1188d7b65f7698b Darren started the topic Tech Park Crit circuit direction? in the forum Racing https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/12226/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:02:57 +0800 Does any know if the Crit circuit at Tech Park, Bentley is clockwise, or counterclockwise?

Or do they mix it up for different events?

 

]]> 0 c261bf82b292ce545680942cea5a846e Darren replied to the topic road.cc Fantasy cycling in the forum Socialising https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/12175/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:54:46 +0800 Ok then. SPR League created. Name is “south perth rouleurs”. League ID is 76271

 

Bring it!

]]> 0 13bd54da8a0f61fe9b81904f2f60fc5c Darren commented on the post, ride routes 22nd & 23rd & 26th december https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-22nd-23rd-26th-december/comment-page-1/#comment-15294 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:01:17 +0800 Let’s try that again…

Here’s the link:

http://connect.garmin.com/course/2554744

]]> f35438d6fc43877e10fb4d7981f6c0b3 Darren commented on the post, ride routes 22nd & 23rd & 26th december https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/ride-routes-22nd-23rd-26th-december/comment-page-1/#comment-15293 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 08:00:18 +0800 Here’s my attempt at formatting the Saturday Xmas ride for use with Garmin fitness GPSs.

After St George’s Tce, I’ve got it going up Malcom St to meet up with Kings Park Rd.

]]> 29896da0bce50ca8e94e504ed0084c8b Darren replied to the topic Ride pace? in the forum General Discussion https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/11824/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:55:29 +0800 Thanks Luke.

What about 7:00am Sundays? The rides are longer (60-80 or 90-100km), with climbs. So would they be for more advanced riders?

 

]]> 0 eb37189778bb84e2b716d9ade1db8b0b Darren started the topic Ride pace? in the forum General Discussion https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/11815/ Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:38:38 +0800 Hi,
Could someone describe the pace I could expect on the SPR earlybird rides on Sat or Sun? What about the other Sunday rides? Do Sunday rides wait for stragglers or drop them?
I know about the Saturday 7:00am […]

]]> 0 20fc9709d1552b720bb82f4749bce2c6 Darren changed their profile picture https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/11585/ Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:28:55 +0800 0 b5fa97f19bd3e46a4aeb20e7fe0315a9 Darren became a registered member https://southperthrouleurs.com.au/activity/p/9493/ Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:22:07 +0800 0