1. Tell us a bit about yourself
Very much English and proud of it. Lived in Singapore and didn’t want to move to Australia but was forced to as threatened with a single life and high maintenance payments. Moved here in January 2011 and it was the best decision I ever made! Now I wish we had moved earlier!
2. What got you into cycling?
I guy in my office used to commute into work and so after practising one Sunday, I gave commuting a go on a hybrid bike I bought in Singapore. After being dropped on the way home before the bridge by my colleague every day, I realised I needed a road bike to at least give me a chance of keeping up with him. After a trip to Turramurra Sports and a new Giant, I joined the club and started riding with the C’s.
3. How did you come to join the Easy Riders?
I was picked up by Bullet one morning in Chatswood and he told me about the Easy Riders and asked for my email address and said he would send some details. Later that day I was copied on this email! He seemed so normal when riding with him!
I acknowledge the traditional owners of this email and keystroke with respect on this hallowed turf.
‘Twas the late bus form me this morning.
Taking a leaf out of Flesh’s manual: “Trawling – the commuters guide to the Backdoor”, I happened across an very smart Giant saddling a distinguished gent by the name of Nick Hardcastle. Nothing to report as Scribe de Bullet was busy regaling captive audience with bold tales of his exploits a’ la Old Spice. There is a chance we will never see or hear of him again, though I sincerely hope not.
Some points to note regarding New New New Nick:
- Recently ex-Singapore and currently residing in Killara – Mr Sulu, please note
- About to re-locate to St Ives – Schleck and El Conejo, please make yourself known to NNNN
To the best of my knowledge he has not been made aware of standing St Ives rules that apply in relation to car keys and dinner parties – but maybe that’s just me; child of the sixties with questionable parentage…..- Currently working in the city but about to transfer to North Sydney where he will be anointed in the ways of the Bullet Point, the Flashpoint, the Back Door, the quiver of “Blasts” and all manner ancient druidic Easy Riders rites
- Most importantly he had heard or “a bunch of blokes who meet at Gordon Station” as evidence that the Easy Rider brand is in significant need of investment. Alternatively we could re-brand as “The Bunch of Blokes Who Meet and Gordon Station” – The BBWMGS (that’s catchy….). Might need to let SatNav know on this one as he is in deep pow wow with the Chinese re new kit.
- His name is Nick. Another one. How many is that? What is the collective noun – a Knack of Nicks? Discuss.
Anyhoo, seeing Drastic’s too sulky to give me admin privs, could one of the “inner sanctum” be so kind as to invite Nick into the Google Group as I’m sure we all extend our heartiest welcome to the Peloton.
4. Tell us about your bikes.
Pinarello Paris with Di2 and a Giant TCR 2 which is for sale as I like the Pinarello so much, the Giant now doesn’t get used.
[Editor’s note – this boy needs to learn that you never sell bikes, you just acquire more. Keep the Giant as a “wet weather bike”]
5. If you could ride anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I have only been riding about 15 months so I am still happy riding around Sydney
6, Tell us a riding story.
My first ride with Peloton Sports was on a Saturday to West Head with the C’s so having pulled up ok, a little stiff and shattered, I joined them for the Sunday ride to Calga. As a number of club members were in Italy, turnout was low so they decided that A’s, B’s and C’s would all roll out together. I was knackered by Hornsby but pride forced me through the pain barrier and I hung on with the group until Mount White where some B’s and the C’s turned back. I was completely exhausted and could hardly turn pedals and was dropped pretty much immediately and had to ride home alone. That 30k took forever, when I eventually got home, I was so tired I had to go to bed and didn’t get up until Monday lunchtime having had to call in sick as I couldn’t move my legs as they were so sore.
6. Do you have any advice for the riders at the back of the ER peloton?
I have only been riding about 15 months so it isn’t for me to give advice, I am still learning from the wiser ones around me.
7. Lastly, tell us something we don’t know about you.
I represented England at full senior level at Cricket. ( England Ladies came to my club for a warm up match prior to an overseas tour and they were one short so I played for them against my club)