Monthly Archives: July 2011

Riddle Me That Alleycat


Jarod‘s Casserole.


Nat’s Chumba. Skillzors, he was popping some mads tricks on this thing.


Nick’s bike.


Andy‘s Cinelli Mash.


Andy.


Felix was my checkpoint partner and we were in charge of giving out these riddles to riders when they rocked up to our checkpoint (which was the Opera House).


My 1st spoke card!


BMU sponsored the event (I gave 5 x T’s and sticker packs), so too Cycling Express (a $100 voucher).


Andy. After us checkpointers got our briefing we snuck in a pie face session.


When we got back to the starting point the serious dude were ready to rock.


My Reign and Felix’s CAAD. Felix and I headed straight for the Opera House, and played the waiting game.


In what seemed like no time at all a horde of riders came blasting down the hill, all lights blazing, zipping through the Opera House show goers and all of a sudden we didn’t have enough hands to hand out the riddles. 3 guys went down in all the excitement, these guys were so competitive we didn’t even get as much as a “hi” from most of them!

Security hammered Felix and I after they all left, we decided to move the checkpoint closer to the road so that show goers and tourists weren’t in harms way from psycho cyclists!


At 9PM we called it a night and headed to the finish point. With almost 60 riders, it was a great sight to see.


Wasted people in cabs on the way to the cross were yelling all sorts of foul crap, typical Sydney weekend!


Another rare Paino! A bit older than my one.


The guy who owned the Paino came first!


The Cycling Express voucher was given to dead last!


First girl winner won some great gear (candy cranks chainring drew some envy!).


Alex (aka Lorday) had some extra prizes to give away to the first 2 people who jumped in and rode across the fountain haha.

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Soul Food


Hot Wings with blue cheese dipping sauce.


NYC Chilli Dog.


Pulled Pork Sandwich.


All washed down with a Bud to keep the American theme going.

After watching MasterChef last night, where the contestants prepared a “soul food” meal in Harlem NYC, both Christina and I were craving something warm and hearty. We Googled for a bit and decided to try Blue Plate Bar & Grill in Neutral Bay. Friendly service, nice atmosphere and the food was indeed spicy and hearty. Not quite the Fried Chicken, Ribs and Black Eyed Peas we were after, but still great!

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Old Man Skate Crew


Andy.


Sonny.


Andrew.


Andy (he kicks ass!).


Andrew & Damien.

OMSC jam session at Waterloo Skate Park this morning. I stacked it more than anyone else. 7 times I think! My left shoulder feels a bit bung and my right shin’s lost some skin… rad!

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BMU Jersey Group Buy #3


Back in black.

An executive decision has been made, and the new Bikes Move Us jersey design is now BLACK. Price is $77AUD. If you’re after one, put your name down on the list here.

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Subframe Alignment @ Spinning Wheel Tyres


Low car and lip isn’t a problem when this ramp sits dead flush with the ground when down.


-2.5 camber in the rear means the wheels are tucking again. Looks weak, but no rub.

Ever since my last wheel alignment I’ve noticed that the drivers side rear rubs a lot more than the passenger side. I could visually see that the drivers side rear tyre was much loser to the guard than the passenger side rear. It’s bothered me a lot. I just assumed VW’s are built this way but when I was hanging out with Anthony (Carbon Lotus/R36 Twin Turbo Golf owner) the other day he told me that the rear subframe can be aligned, and that most if not all VW’s are out of alignment from factory.

His guys at Spinning Wheel Tyres had done his car, and a few other VW’s so I booked in and today I got my alignment done. Great guys, super quick, heaps of great advice regarding set-up too (I know many of the MX-5 guys use Spinning Wheel).

They think my car has been set up WAY too stiff. I agree but I can’t adjust the rears without dropping out the rear shocks (so so annoying). Will have to do at a later date. For now, straight rear sub frame and no more rubbing in the rear (I dialed the rear to -2.5 like my previous alignment with the CROSS coilovers).

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Nessie


Frazer & Zsa’s doggie!

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More photos from VR05 WOMAN in Melbourne

Many more on INfront’s Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AustralianINfront

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Hanging out with Jordan


Bulmers with ice at the Argyl.


Tapas treats.


Jordan shooting AP’s R32 Golf.


The QSR bike was towed by this hummer with crazy huge wheels.


QSR bike.


Fat!


Jordan at work.


QSR’s Million Dollar Drag Car. There’s so much gold plating in the engine bay, you have to see it to believe it.

Jordan‘s about to leave to go back home to the states so we thought we’d hang out. He had a couple of shoots to do today. One was Anthony’s Golf R32 which has a twin turbo R36 engine swap, the other shoot was the Queen Street Racing Million Dollar Drag Car and matching bike.

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No rest for the weary


Rengaya in North Sydney for Stevey’s B’day.


Charlie!


Wagyu, so over it, so fatty… the marbling looks really pretty but doesn’t it?


BBQ, always good :)


The B’day guy.

After getting off the plane I had time to get some photos up, then I was off to Steve’s 27th B’day dinner with the guys (and a few girls too!) at Rengaya in North Sydney. I was tired, but hey I confirmed I was in before the Melbourne trip and besides… I needed to eat in any case! I had a good catchup with my mate Chris and Charlie, always awesome. Food was not so awesome though. Great if you’re a wagyu fan but I’ve had it enough times to know I’m over the fattiness. Black Angus wins it for me, any day of the week!

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Canibeat x JDMyard Meet


Photo by Felix Alim.

Whilst I was in Melbourne I missed one of my own car meets. Turns out that it was a huge one as everyone wanted to get their car snapped by Jordan (check a few posts back). Judging by the photos it looked like the sun was out, and as usual some crazy hot cars turned up too. Click here to check out the pics, many more to come from what I’ve heard as every man and his DSLR was in attendance!

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