tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64415209120166211222024-02-07T01:40:06.032-08:00Dirty Deeds CyclocrossAustralia's Original Urban Cyclocross Series.
Four events in the inner suburbs of Melbourne.
Getting riders muddy and smiling since 2010.nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.comBlogger354125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-50718114146618695282018-01-21T02:16:00.001-08:002018-01-21T02:16:30.224-08:00Lurk Hard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<b>Yes, it's true. <u>DDCX is cancelled this weekend.</u></b><br />
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<b>The short story is that the club track work isn't done and we can't race at Harrison St.</b><br />
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<b>The longer story involves council bureaucracy and a lack of communication which lead to the panic alarms being fired up at DDCX HQ on Friday of last week. On Saturday we thought we had a solution, today it appears we don't. We've exhausted a number of alternatives, but with less than a week before the event and a reputation based on seven years of good racing and great times we don't want to tarnish the spiritual home of Victorian CX with something undeserving.</b><br />
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<b>For everyone who has already entered, you will get refunded ASAP.</b><br />
<b>Believe us this decision was not taken lightly... it hurts us a lot to finish our local CX season like this when this year has seen such a phenomenal growth in racers and race quality.</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">So if you were planning to get some last minute racing done before heading over to crush euro souls at the US CX World Cups we sincerely apologise...</span></i>nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-71212423736776383732016-08-17T01:01:00.000-07:002016-08-17T01:01:59.425-07:00Incoming!Our second round for the year is coming up on September 11, and we're back at Harrison St to help celebrate the refurbished Velodrome!<br />
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Entries will open soon and we're making the call out now for all you wonderful volunteers. Those of you that want to help out with the Building, Marshalling and Rego Desking, please contact us at ddcx.volunteers (gmail.com) and we'll get you setup with prime heckling locations, course recon and the usual swag perks. As always, we can't make this happen without the strong community support, so any help you can provide is appreciated.Gillogicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031165614387771700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-76685316616934879712016-07-09T03:20:00.000-07:002016-07-09T03:20:53.141-07:00DerailerIt is with our deepest apologies that we have to announce that the second round of DDCX has been relocated from the 24th July to the 11th September.<br />
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The location will be Harrison St Velodrome which many will know is the 'heart and soul' of DDCX. We have been running for 7 years and have never missed a year at 'the track'. It was definitely our plan to not make this year the first!<br />
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Some very delayed ongoing projects there have meant the original date was no longer possible and there wasn't enough time to find another venue where we got confidently host the growing horde of CX racers that we are coming to expect!<br />
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But don't despair! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1710244475892820/">Ballarat</a> have their 4th round of the Dirty Rat CX series on the Saturday and on the Sunday ol'mates <a href="http://melbournegravelgrinders.blogspot.com.au/p/mgg-17-western-one-hundred-24-july-2016.html">Melbourne Gravel Grinders</a> (which is like our longer-ranging half-sibling) have wizarded up a route for everyone to enjoy.<br />
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And... yes we know it's Amy's Gran Fondo weekend as well as the Bendigo round of the VES. Sorry!<br />
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<a href="https://entryboss.cc/races/195">Entries are now open</a> for the first DDCX race of the year (and Round 4 of the Vic CX series).<br />
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All the details can be found on the <a href="https://entryboss.cc/races/195">EntryBoss event</a>, or on the flyer to the right, or a past post. Actually just go to the <a href="https://entryboss.cc/races/195">EntryBoss event</a> it has the most info!<br />
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If you have raced or attended DP before you know of its flowing course and stadium-like crowd atmosphere around the course. It's a great venue and we are very stoked to have it back in rotation.<br />
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We will also have the usual DDCX good times in form of <a href="http://mobile.facebook.com/Beatbox-Kitchen-108806049145877/">food</a> and coffee. We do ask you respect the local residents and park either at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/WZySxEj1WFM2">Pitcher Park</a> or <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/zx8p4UtVfhL2">Alphington Train station</a>. There are a few bus routes that run through the area and nobody wants their race interrupted by a 'please move your car' message (or your car towed).<br />
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So what are you doing reading this rambling post? Get entering and get ready to race!<br />
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DirtyDeeds would like to heartily welcome <a href="http://thepedla.com/">The Pedla</a> to our honour roll of sponsors (see to the right, <i>no not there, just a bit below that</i>... they are in some very great company).<br />
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They make some very excellent technical cycling apparel with designs that won't date like last summer's cheesy pop hit. There's more than a few smart details that are born of an understanding of what works and what doesn't on the bike.<br />
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They are coming on board with a force and will be very visible at all our rounds. Definitely stop by to look over their range or ask them any questions you might have.<br />
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WE WILL BE RACING AT DAREBIN PARKLANDS AGAIN THIS YEAR...<br />
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If you know how excited Nik is about this you will know how good this is likely to be... Or if you raced NCXS in 2013 or 2014 you will have a little idea of what's in store (but they have new toilets so no need to worry about that now).<br />
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DDCX will be racing there on 19th June (that's our Round One). We might also have some other special information to announce about the round soon.<br />
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The location for Round 2 (July 24th) is still TBA thanks to a couple of factors. Rest assured we have a couple of options up our skinsuit sleeves!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://entryboss.cc/races/114">ENTER HERE</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Racing will kick off at 1pm Saturday 23rd of January at Australia's spiritual home of cyclocross</span>, <a href="https://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=roberts+reserve+brunswick&fb=1&gl=au&hq=roberts+reserve+brunswick&hnear=0x6ad646b5d2ba4df7:0x4045675218ccd90,Melbourne,+VIC&cid=0,0,1082084875369018976&ei=quSRUPS_L4yXiAfMtICgCQ&ved=0CHkQ_BIwAw">Harrison Street Velodrome</a>, an<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d we'll be cutting the lights and packing down by 7pm, the order of events is as follows <i>(still subject to a little change)</i>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5:30 - BCCDDCXSSCXWC - Single speedin'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>"Relay" you say?</b> Think a cyclocross version</span> of the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_tE89cVFMU">Little 500</a>, (side<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> note, there better be a team dressed up as the Cutters,) with two person teams racing on the same bike, mandatory bike changes each lap. Unlike the Little 500, you have to have brakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Weetbix race</b> - Think egg and spoon meets CX. Race a lap, get a couple of weetbix and race the next lap holding them (no jersey pockets!) without crushing it. Winner is the fastest rider with unbroken biscuits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A reminder that we will not be selling <u>adult</u> licences on the day... You can use a valid MTBA/CA licence (don't forget to renew your CA licence!) Or take advantage of the <a href="http://www.mtba.asn.au/JoinMtba.php">free 2month MTBA trial</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We'd like to take a moment to remind you that whilst we highly encourage dressing up, whether you're racing or spectating, please put some thought and creativity into your costume. Take a leaf out of </span><a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/26/living/halloween-ethnic-costumes/index.html">Ohio University's book</a> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and skip </span>t<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he cultural appropriation, and give any pre-made costumes with 'sexy' in the title a pass. (Unless of course it's 'sexy zombie pigeon'.) Use your imagination, get your DIY on, poke fun at someone famous and see if you can win our best costume award on the night. <b><i>Silliness is a great start!</i></b></span><br />
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nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-53436148295804110012015-12-11T20:33:00.002-08:002016-01-18T17:05:20.581-08:00The Power and the Passion<span style="color: #212121; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17.7273px;">Here's the drill, we had some scheduling and life issues and SpookyCross had to be put on ice for a bit. But like a cold drink on a hot Australian summer's day this one is going to be just what you need...</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Date: Saturday 23rd Jan </span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Time: 1pm course open, racing til about 7. </span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Format: Short races, relays, DDCXSSCXWC. Maybe a few surprise events... </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Entry via EntryBoss very soon!</span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Entry Fees: Adults $10 w/costume, $15 w/out. Kids $5. </span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">$5 from each entry to go to <a href="http://www.asrc.org.au/">ASRC</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Costumes <b>DO NOT</b> have to be australian themed... but getting dressed up is all part of the events spirit, racing or not!</span></li>
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nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-54106974542970046692015-07-16T05:42:00.001-07:002015-07-16T05:42:40.769-07:00Wide AwakeDear Everyone,<br />
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The start list for this Sunday's excellent adventure (aka race) can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y6-nYp1miSollfS84XpyD7EkaV0c1i5vKLMYwedA2as/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>. Check your grade as the handicapping wizards have been at work.<br />
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<b>REGISTRATION/NUMBER PICK UP CLOSES 30MINS BEFORE RACE START</b>. This is in all caps as some apparently people need to be shouted at about this. If you miss this, you won't get to race. It's that simple.<br />
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There will be very limited spots available in Men's A/B/C and Open available on the day. Like ultra-rare super limited edition. Kids and Womens races will have a few more. If you want one, you best get to the reg desk when it opens (<b>10:30)</b>. <b>FIRST IN, FIRST SERVED. BE NICE, BE POLITE!</b><br />
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Ok so we need to talk about parking...<br />
You can't park on Golf Rd or Ronald Rd. Please park in the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/KWNqq">Basketball/Athletics Track carpark</a> (Outlook Rd) or the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/K7QF6">Coburg Pool parking lot</a> (Murray Rd). We will have traffic wardens out there. <i>Don't make us look bad.</i><br />
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We will have tshirts, coffee, burgers, chips and doughnuts on sale on the day... The sun looks like it'll be back. You are going to have so much fun... WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE.<br />
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<br />nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-83649790934647014242015-07-09T16:34:00.002-07:002015-07-09T16:34:33.625-07:00We all need somebody to lean onHello cyclocross fans!<br />
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As you all know, DDCX Round 2 is coming up at Jackson reserve. We do love ourselves some great racing, and the crowd participation aka heckling always adds to the atmosphere.<br />
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Given the size of the parkland we're working on, we could really use some more volunteers to help things run smoothly and keep our vols force from burning out. I know, I know, those guys look superhuman, what with their high-vis and permasmiles. But they're human, and largely racers, who put on their bib shorts one silicone-gripped leg at a time like the rest of us.<br />
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So if you'd like to help out, what with the setup or marshalling (prime heckling here), please, drop us a line at ddcx.volunteers - it's a gmail address with the @gmail.com suffix - with your name, e-mail, number and what you'd like to do. If you've put up for volunteering via the entryboss, system, don't worry, we've already got you!<br />
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Lastly, we also have some ultra rare marshalling posts out on the street, where you can soak up the atmosphere from afar and direct traffic to the super cool parking lots. Sadly, we can't guarantee a lollipop (sign or candy). Let us know.Gillogicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031165614387771700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-34643634862855625012015-07-08T18:09:00.001-07:002015-07-08T18:09:31.686-07:00Council Estate of MindIn these cold cold months layering is key... and seriously what better way to stay warm and harness your inner mud-ruling than with a cracking new tshirt.<br />
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But what to choose? Here's where DDCX comes in... We have <a href="http://ddcx.bigcartel.com/">another batch of excellent torso covers</a> to help you fill that inevitable gap in your black tshirt wardrobe and level up your fashion status to 'AWESOME'.<br />
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Now we can't sell you Arnie's body (and to be honest it's probably not the best one for CX, not the least because the chafe from those loincloths was horrendous) but our operators are standing by waiting to dispatch your tshirt order.<br />
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So what are you waiting for... Sign up today to sport the freshest cotton across your top half and support the racing that you love.<br />
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Also - <a href="https://entryboss.cc/races/30">Entries are open</a> for the next round on the 19th! They will close midnight Wed 15/7.<br />
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<br />nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-61853236721977621482015-07-04T02:34:00.000-07:002015-07-14T15:01:08.285-07:00Tapedeck Sound<span style="font-size: x-large;">We are live!</span><br />
Go to the <a href="https://entryboss.cc/races/30">BOSSest race entry system out there</a> and sign up for the good times...<br />
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<u>A special note</u> - Kids entries will continue to be through the <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/DDCXREG">old pre-reg system</a> for now.<br />
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<b>Basic Details</b><br />
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<li>Race date is Sunday 19th July</li>
<li><b><u>SCHEDULE</u></b><br />10:30-12:00 - <i>Registration</i><br />10:40-11:30 - <i>Course open</i><br />11:40 - <i>Kids (incl Bal bikes) - 15mins</i><br />12:00 - <i>Kids Prizes</i><br />12:20 - <i>CXMC & Open (30mins)</i><br />13:05 - <i>CXMB (40mins)</i><br />14:00-14:20 - <i>Course Open</i><br />14:25 - <i>CX Womens A/B (45/35mins) and Open W (30mins)</i><br />15:20 - <i>CX Mens A (1hr)</i><br />16:30 - <i>Presentations</i><br />16:50-? <i>Pack down</i></li>
<li>Race location is Golf Rd (North End), North Coburg</li>
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Well, we have a location for our next round on July 19th!<br />
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You will be racing here...<br />
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Which is <a href="https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.7318759,144.9728408,770m/data=!3m1!1e3">here</a></div>
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Some of you will remember it from a number of years ago when we <a href="http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/itll-be-alright.html">held a race there</a>. Looking back at that race report I'm reminded how things have changed (Warrack Leach had his first A grade race and AJ and Amity didn't have a CX bike).<br />
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We will have entries open very soon and will provide the world with more information on where to park, where to sign on and a few other surprises!<br />
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In the mean time, if you want to get your legs warmed up or follow up on the fun you had at Cramwell Park last week you should consider a road trip up to the nation's capital for the next two rounds of NCXS. Entries and more details are <a href="http://www.corc.asn.au/event/cross-de-capital-cyclocross/">here</a>nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-25942951258988941432015-06-14T00:45:00.005-07:002015-06-14T00:45:53.213-07:00Stiff Necked FoolsAllo Allo,<br />
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It was pointed out to me in a conversation this week that we hadn't posted anything after Round One... Chalk it up to a hectic double header race weekend followed by all the organising team being spread around the state/country in the coming weeks.<br />
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Anyways... here's some great shots and videos from kind spectators. Think of it as an acid flashback to another great day of racing and cheering on lycra clad fools.<br />
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Video Evidence of the day...<br />
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<a href="http://shauntphoto.com/photography-2/velo-2/velo/">Shaun T</a><br />
<a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/+TimRenowden/albums/6152297974888067841">Tim Renowden</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1579931272279435.1073741835.1478030365802860&type=3">Gonzalo</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1622563274654751.1073741884.1468977160013364&type=1">Matthew Townsend</a><br />
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And of course don't forget the coming weekend the 'circus' comes to town with the arrival of the Vic leg of the <a href="http://mtba.asn.au/cyclo-cross">National Cyclocross Series (NCXS)</a>. It's being run by Sunbury/Fields Of Joy at Cramwell Park. There's a lot of information <a href="http://fojcx.blogspot.com.au/2015/05/entries-now-open-2015-ncxs-rounds-3-4.html">here</a> and more on their facebook page. Read it, enter, volunteer, tune in, get rad. <br />
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Our next round is July 19th, more info on that to come when this upcoming storm of CX awesome passes Melbourne.nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-48548615461174218262015-05-24T04:15:00.001-07:002015-05-24T04:15:12.563-07:00Verse Chorus VerseApologies for our tardiness in posting the results from yesterday but the CX hangover affects each of us differently...<br />
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Some like to swear off CX, some take some time with another poison (like road bikes) and some go out for a 'hair of the dog' and spend the day surrounded by tape again...<br />
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Here are the results for Saturday's extravaganza... (except for kids, we are still sorting that out). We haven't removed DNS's yet either. So consider them 'preliminary results', OK?<br />
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As always... if you have any questions or issues with the results, please take a deep breath and <a href="http://dirtydeedscx.blogspot.com.au/p/faq.html">read this</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwZibuTtmp57OEg5bnFyNnRqcDA/view?usp=sharing">Men's CX A</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwZibuTtmp57TWEtVWZSQlpLQjA/view?usp=sharing">Men's CX B</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwZibuTtmp57T29Mbm9Ca3VIYzQ/view?usp=sharing">Men's CX C/Open</a><br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwZibuTtmp57aE5SQlJtR3JRR2c/view?usp=sharing">Women's Races</a><br />
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Also - Can we get a virtual round of applause for all the people who volunteered their time on Saturday (and for that matter Sunday @ FOJCX). There's a lot of moving parts to get these races run and done... all help is always appreciated. #thankavollie<br />
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A full start list can be found <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yohyVZAFy_DbzlmY7ORJGcaOZwuZ0arfANdtVm0SuXY/edit?usp=sharing">here</a>... some people have had their grades 'adjusted' based on past performances (in both CX and other cycling disciplines). So <b>PLEASE</b> check the list.<br />
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<b>UNFORTUNATELY UNLESS YOU ARE A SMALL HUMAN (KIDS) WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ON-THE-DAY ENTRIES.</b> Turns out CX is kinda popular...<br />
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Do you like stabbing at grass with pointy objects? Laying down crime scene tape? Chewing gum and taking names? Wearing a sweet orange jacket?<br />
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Boy do we have a job for you on the 23rd.<br />
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It's the volunteers that help to make DDCX the ongoing success that it is, and we always love to see your faces, new and old, turning up to help us out. So if you feel like joining us for the day, an hour, a few minutes, please e-mail us at <a href="mailto:ddcx.volunteers@gmail.com" style="background-color: black; color: #aa77aa; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.7999992370605px; text-decoration: none;">ddcx.volunteers@gmail.com</a>. We get your name, mobile, if/when you're racing and any preferred roles, you get some stakes, a vest (probably) and swag.<br />
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You can keep the swag. That was implied. We'll probably need the stakes and vest back.Gillogicalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14031165614387771700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-34811553630766124162015-05-06T05:43:00.002-07:002015-05-06T17:03:59.084-07:00Spanish BombsIt's nearly race time!<br />
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On <b>SATURDAY, TWENTY THIRD OF MAY</b> it will be Round One of DDCX for this year.<br />
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Are you excited like we are excited? Not medically possible!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pre-Reg is now <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/DDCXREG">OPEN</a></span><br />
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So head on down to <b>Harrison St Velodrome</b> (East Brunswick - <i>Don't act like you don't know</i>)<br />
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Race Day looks like this:<br />
<b>Registration</b>: 10:30-12:00<br />
<b>Course Open</b>: 10:40-11:30<br />
<b>Kids (incl. Balance bikes)</b>: 11:40<br />
<b>Kids Prizes</b>: 12:00-12:15<br />
<b>CX Mens C/Open Mens</b>: 12:20<br />
<b>CX Mens B</b>: 13:05<br />
<b>Course Open</b>: 14:00-14:20<br />
<b>CX Womens A/B/Open</b>: 14:25<br />
<b>Cx Mens A</b>: 15:20<br />
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**Times are subject to change.<br />
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DDCX Chief Volunteer Wrangler Gil C will be sending out a request for volunteers shortly. Clear your schedules as he is so nice, you won't want to disappoint him.<br />
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<br />nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-30915346569858634272015-04-21T04:16:00.002-07:002015-04-21T04:16:28.467-07:00Boy Better KnowHey Look... We have a flyer for all of you to refer to when wondering 'When is the next Dirty Deeds race this year?'<br />
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We are also loading up the BigCartel site with race permits, tees and a surprise piece of DDCX merch for your purchasing pleasure... That'll all be announced with another post soon enough.<br />
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For now, you should all get back to cleaning your bikes after Sunday's outstanding opening round of the Vic State Cx Series.nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-90271334367795510042015-03-30T23:12:00.001-07:002015-03-30T23:12:29.792-07:00The World Has Turned and Left Me HereAs the leaves start falling and that icy southerly makes its presence known once again it becoming obvious that CX season is getting reeeealllllly close.<br />
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With this it comes time to start talking about some of the very excellent people who support DDCX (look to the right... see those logos. Good people all of them).<br />
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This year we welcome a new member to that (esteemed? roguish?) group...<br />
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Pete Findon has a cycling apparel label called <a href="http://spoxe.cc/">spoxe</a> and before he fled to his homeland he was a regular face at various CX events around town. He also recruited a few DDCX alumni to help out with promoting it (Hi Warrack! Hi Andy!) so we like him even more. Plus his photos are of people riding in the rain... hard as.<br />
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He might be based over in Ol'Blighty but if you follow local CX you would have come across his <a href="http://spoxe.cc/blogs/spoxepeople/16547296-notes-on-a-winters-training">very dry wit</a> in some form on social media. Like many from the north of England those bitter winters have done something to his outlook on life and when he isn't tormenting us with <a href="http://spoxe.cc/blogs/spoxepeople/16880448-48-hours-in-the-netherlands-the-first-24">shots of visits to CX World Cups</a> he is <a href="http://spoxe.cc/blogs/spoxepeople/16277964-shoreditch-or-how-a-beard-made-my-day-in-liverpool">waxing sarcastically about his newly adopted local CX races</a>.<br />
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He has been kind enough to send us enough socks (and a few knitted hats) to bury some of our junior riders up to their necks. We will distributing this via podiums and the usual whimsical prizes over our races. Even better all the socks are black so there's no need for that urgent nappy-sanning/power washing of socks post race too. <br />
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Welcome All,<br />
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I have the distinct pleasure of announcing the dates for the <b>SIXTH</b> season of Dirty Deeds.<br />
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<b>Saturday 23rd May</b> (yes, this is the day before the 2nd round of <a href="http://fojcx.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/2105-dates-early-season.html">#FOJCX</a>, come make a weekend of it!)<br />
<b>Sunday 19th July</b> (the week before the <a href="http://vic.cycling.org.au/Road/2015-CV-Winter-Calendar">Vic State CX Champs</a>)<br />
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We have a lot more information to disburse but while Blakey tries to wake our highly skilled CX helper kittens from their off-season slumber (not even a Nys comeback victory could possibly do it) please add these dates to whatever calendar device you might happen to favour.<br />
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<br />nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441520912016621122.post-75802279986485764222014-10-21T20:21:00.001-07:002014-10-27T22:27:45.539-07:00Speakers Push the Air<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pre-reg is <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/DDCXREG">OPEN</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Further to my last post about the impending arrival of SpookyCX we would like to send out a callout for volunteers</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: white;">-<b>Setup</b> the course, this will be from mid morning till when racing starts at ~1.30pm</span>
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<span style="color: white;">-<b>Registration desk</b>, this will be from ~12.30pm till ~2.30ish, and we'll aim to have two shifts of 1hr.</span>
<span style="color: white;"> If you've done it before great, if not and you like the idea of highlighters and envelopes let us know.</span>
<span style="color: white;">-<b>Marshall</b>, this will be even cruis-ier than in past races as all racing will be inside the velodrome, this will be in 45min shifts during the day,we'll make sure it won't stop you racing.</span>
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<span style="color: white;">-<b>Packup</b>, after racing finishes, getting all the gear stowed away so we can all go have a ginger beer.</span>
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<span style="color: white;">If the idea of giving a little time back for a great event sounds good to you then drop us an e-line <a href="mailto:ddcx.volunteers@gmail.com">here</a>.</span>
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<span style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml?ref=hdr">Have you seen how good the weather is for this weekend?</a></span>
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<span style="color: white;">Best way to handle the niceness is to get out and give that Cx bike a pre-SpookyCX spin and on Sunday you have two excellent options:</span><br />
<span style="color: white;"><a href="http://fojcx.blogspot.com.au/">** Fields Of Joy</a> are closing the curtains on their super fun inaugural season. Enter for the good times <a href="http://goo.gl/lde4yY">here</a>!</span><br />
<span style="color: white;">** Those friendly beardos over at <a href="http://melbournegravelgrinders.blogspot.com.au/">Melbourne Gravel Grinders</a> have a superb route planned for you and your friends. I hear stories of u-pick strawberries and crazy small town stores. Go get some of that country gravel road!</span>nikceehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00485874318116883907noreply@blogger.com0