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Friday daze


New Westfield Centrepoint.

I had 2 bad night sleeps in a row, way too much beer and smokes and the car show absolutely killed my legs (strange!) somehow I managed to (just) keep on rolling. Yesterday we planned to hit the beach but it was a crap day so Jess, Byron, Christina and I hit the city to check out the new Westfield Centrepoint.

Parts of the centre reminded me of some big Asian malls, maybe Hong Kong and Singapore. My mum ran a fashion business in Centrepoint for many years so as kids my sister and I practically grew up in the heart of the city. I didn’t at all recognise any of the old Centrepoint though, they’ve really gone all out on the new centre. It’s still dark like the old but each store front has it’s own concept (unlike the old centre having generic shop designs on the outside), some of the shop designs are pretty rad too.


New fixie shop at the Galleries Victoria.


Later that afternoon Christina and I hit the refurbished Strawberry Hills Hotel. I was feeling pretty tired until they served me this cool bottle of Asahi. Made in Japan unlike the made in Thailand Asahi everyone else seems to be stocking. Makes me so happy.


We then hit Jazushi, a small Japanese fusion restaurant in Surry Hills. We’ve walked past before and wondered if it was any good, turns out the food was awesome, we’ll definitely be back for more. We were there for Michael’s B’day, Michael and his partner Kerri run fashion label Amar. Really nice people and they’ve got some really interesting friends which made for a great night.

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2010 MS Australia – Sydney to Gong Ride


The boys at St. Peters Station for a lazy late 7.30AM (we decided to ignore our differing allocated times and start together). Waking up this morning to birds chirping was a good sign, looking out the window I saw that the sun was out. Despite the rain forecast it was a beautiful day!


Seeing Jing in tights took some getting used to (lol).


Brandon and Felix at Loftus Oval. At this point I was completely gone. My groin was very sore, shoulders too and my legs were jelly. In a few past rides I’ve not even stopped here! Considering Loftus is the 1/3 way point. I knew I was in for a hard day.


The view is the reward at Stanwell Tops. I somehow managed to make it up and out of the national park. I knew I was unfit after not being on the bike for a year but I didn’t expect it to be so hard. I relied solely on mental strength and even then I was completely crushed. I thought so many times about hopping off the bike and walking up some the hills. I somehow managed to stay on though and made it up without walking.


The boys at this stage were really starting to wait for me. I was about 10 minutes or more behind them.


In so so so much pain!


I love this bridge so much. Left is the ocean, right is an amazing high cliff face.


The finish just never came. The last 4-5km’s were the hardest and I’m lucky I had the boys urging me on. Brandon especially who really helped me to make it.


Richie had a great ride.


Eddie, Jing, Richie, Felix, Brandon and myself.

This had to be the hardest ride of my entire life.

I’ve never had a cramp before, ever, but I felt my right calf tighten up every time I tried to get out of the saddle and mash it so that forced me to stay seated. At times I had to just look down at the road and take it one pedal at a time. I had my BMU sticker there, it helped in an odd way. I also thought of my mate Sean who was diagnosed with MS this year and I also thought about my generous sponsors and their messages of encouragement. That combined with the BMU guys waiting for me at each main stop saw me through to the finish.

I’ve got to say I’m shocked at how much fitness you can lose in just one year of not exercising. Scary when you really think about it. It’s a tough lesson learnt for me. I’ve got to get fit again and this time stay fit!

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Night before the big ride


War paint is on.


Thanks to Graeme at endlesspedal.com.au I’ve got No 5. Chain-L on too. I applied it directly onto my chain as my chain is new. Graeme says the application should last about 1000km (ie: overkill for the 90km tomorrow!).


Also, thanks to MC Cyclery I’ve got myself some bibs and some gel gloves to make the ride (hopefully) less painful!

Rain or shine I’m getting ready for tomorrow’s Sydney to Gong ride. With the help of my generous sponsors I’ve managed to raise $550 for MS! I’m pretty happy with that! :)

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Looking forward to this bit!

Thanks to THESE beautiful people I’ve doubled my fund raising goal of $250 for this weekend’s Sydney to Wollongong ride!

I’ve got to run out and buy some hardcore padded shorts for this one, gloves too… it’s going to be painful!

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Pho Tai!

Been a long time since I’ve ridden with the boys (very long time) but once I heard they were hooking up for dinner I was in without hesitation!


The Crew.


So Pho So good. Pho Tai at Pho An in Bankstown.


Jing, Clifton and Andy.


Kevins minter S15. So nice.


Cliffy playing with Kevin’s new bike.


Great night, lots of laughs, highly recommend.

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Sydney to Gong

This year will be my 5th Sydney to Gong ride and I’m in search for sponsors!

This year the ride will be a little more relevant as my good long time friend Sean Torstensson has recently been diagnosed with MS. I’ll be riding for him.

I’m also a little nervous about the ride this year because I’ve been so lazy with riding lately. I’m quite unfit but I’m sure my determination (ie: my stubbornness!) will get me to the finish line.

I’d really appreciate it if you guys took the time to sponsor me. Even if it’s $5. Thanks in advance, much love.

To donate, visit: http://register.gongride.org.au/MS-Sydney-to-the-Gong-Bike-Ride/justinfox

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The impact of trail maintenance on a community?


2 prominent members + a clash of nerves = the most exciting debate on Bikes Move Us since forever.

When I read the thread I Initially laughed at how serious and into it everyone was (hey I’m into fish tanks at the moment so I’m definitely on the outside looking in, detached and less emotional), but after reading a few posts I couldn’t help but get involved.

Here’s one guy who makes it a priority in his life to maintain the trails that mountain bike riders ride on yet he’s aggressively pointing the finger at everyone who fails to do as he does. I’m sure there are riders like myself who simply enjoy riding the trails, full stop. I absolutely respect that there are people out there who are maintaining the trails, but as I posted on another cycling forum (yes this BMU thread has spread): In the end of the day I think people like Grant (the guy who has his panties in a bunch) need to exist and I’m always up for respecting extremists (each to their own). I’m glad someone’s out there chaining themselves up to whaling boats for Greenpeace but if that person was trying to bring me down for not joining them out there they can go screw themselves.

You can view the thread here

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Please Donate


Yeah right!

The Sydney to Gong ride is coming up soon. It’s going to be a VERY tough 90km ride for me this year as I’ve really not been on the bicycle at all. I’m pretty sure I’ve got the mental determination to make it though. I’ll just try to roll as much of it without pedalling as I can!

Please consider donating (all proceeds go to MS Australia). I’d really appreciate it!

Visit: http://register.gongride.org.au/MS-Sydney-to-the-Gong-Bike-Ride/justinfox

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Boston Beans


Oh yeah Boston Beans with Pork Sausages and a poached egg @ Deus.


Honda Zoomer. Still $4k. Still want it.

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SS now up on eBay


SS.

My single speed is now up on eBay! So sad, but exciting at the same time. I’ve been offered $350 but declined it. I’m hoping it’ll go for $500+

Visit: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180564948977

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