Lara Latte Cycle

There’s no doubting it

Gadget — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:49:50 +0000

Robbs Road on the way to Sutherlands Creek 06.05.12

Gadget — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:19:45 +0000

Climbing Staceys Road 06.05.12

Gadget — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:17:46 +0000

GoPro videos

Gadget — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:52:08 +0000

I will be posting short videos from time to time of interesting incidents on our weekend rides.

GoPro videos

GoPro video still images.

Gadget — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:57:32 +0000

From time to time I will post individual images of our riders when they become available.
These are currently taken from the video footage so the quality isn’t all that great but would be suitable for prints around the 150 X 100 size. In the not too distant future I will endeavor to get some 11 meg still shots as long as the subject behaves themselves and doesn’t give me the bird. (Andy)

GoPro video still images.

Penny is Back…

llc_admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:30:40 +0000

For several years now, Penny the bicycle has been mysteriously appearing in all kinds of places. She even featured in several locations on the route of the 2010 UCI Road Cycling World Championship course and was an instant hit on TV! Now she has reappeared in refurbished glory! It is still a puzzle to us, who is responsible for this work of art….. any clues?

Penny is Back...

Christmas Ride 2011

llc_admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:13:26 +0000

The annual Christmas Ride of the Lara Latte Cyclists was again a Jolly affair! However, due to the humid weather, Santa decided it was too warm to donn his full regalia. In his place this year, we had an Elvis Elf.

Highlights in the photo show below:

Mouse over the slideshow for controls (stop, pause, forward and back).

Christmas Ride 2011

AGM 2011

llc_admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:10:02 +0000

The Lara Latte Cycle AGM was held in the Shell Club late in December. This was a great social night, with the opportunity for riders to see one another out of lycra!

Highlight of the night were the hotly contested annual awards. We recap here, the award winners:

The SHAYNE AWARD
Presented to the rider who spends the greatest time hiding at the back of the peloton, then challenges for the sprint at the end. The winner: Shayne (no surprises there!)

The SURGIO AWARD
Presented to the rider who, through surging and disruptive riding, causes the most angst in the peloton. The winner: Graeme (no surprises!)

The HEINZ AWARD
That’s Heinz, as in Heinz means beans – does it need more explanation? The winner: Bad Dave (no contest actually!)

The SECOND HAND DEALER AWARD
For the rider who demonstrates the greatest dedication to recycling discarded bike parts. The winner: Eddie

The USELESS MECHANIC AWARD
Awarded on this occassion for the longest timed tube change since the bicycle was invented. The winner: Gus (with help from his grandma)

The STEEL WOOL AWARD
Presented to the one rider who rode the entire season, winter AND summer, without shaving. The winner: Ilya

The ROBYN AWARD
For the rider who was always encouraged to ride at the front of the peloton. The winner: Robyn (this one was hotly contested, as I’m informed by reliable sources from the front of Rod’s Bakery, that Barrie was a very close second!)

The JENNY CRAIG AWARD
Does this one need an explanation? A very difficult decision – although Simon made a bold bid and other candidates put their hands up, ultimately the judging committee decided in favour of Scott.

The EDDIE AWARD
Named in honour of our champion peloton member, this award was officially for “ability to overcome painstaking circumstances”, but the committee often opts for the rider who has had the most falls during the season. The winner: Jürgen

The FERGANATOR AWARD
This award, for creative use of language, was almost a foregone conclusion from the very beginning of the season (Bad Dave!), but in a surprise turn up, a late bid from a number of riders to take out the prize, saw the usual high standard of academic debate in the peloton fall to new lows late in December! The winner: Barrie, although an honourable mention must go to Simon C – unfortunately your effort came after the judges had sealed the envelope! It will however be noted for next year!

AGM 2011

Robyn and Graeme

llc_admin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:47:29 +0000

Robyn and Graeme (with Gus)

Robyn, Graeme and Gus making their way up the steep ascent from Skene’s Creek to Forrest in the Otways.

Stay tuned for more detailed write up!

NYC Cyclist vs Bike Lanes

llc_admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:06:05 +0000

A NYC cyclist who received a fine for straying out of the bike-lane recorded this video of his attempt to ride around town without leaving the bike-lane, instead crashing merrily into any obstacle that he encountered, from taxis to construction equipment.

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Guy Crashes Multiple Times To Make Point About NYPD Ticketing Bicyclists

NYC Cyclist vs Bike Lanes