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Winmalee - Sat 19th July Sat 19 Jul (13:00)
Wiseman's Ferry ride. Sun 27 Jul (08:30)
All Aboard for Appin! Sat 2 Aug (09:00)
MTB WORLD CUP @ Stromlo - UNREAL ! Sat 30 Aug (09:00)
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Terrey Hills ride Sat 5 Jul (15:00)
The Oaks At Night. Fri 4 Jul (19:30)
Night ride anyone? Part II Wed 2 Jul (19:20)
Alternative night ride Tue 1 Jul (19:19)
Hornsby Heights/Galston Gorge (Quarry Road firetrail) Sun 29 Jun (09:00)
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MWMTB / WSMTB Sydney Super XC Series Round 5 (13/7) Sun 13 Jul (08:30)
WWS 2008 Round 5 Yarramundi Sun 27 Jul (08:00)
Angry Doctor & Irate Intern Sun 7 Sep (06:30)
Coffs Mountain Marathon Sun 21 Sep (07:00)
Yellomundee MTB Grand Prix 2008 Sun 5 Oct (08:00)
Submitted by Rob on Tue, 01/07/2008 - 15:32.

With Fling entries open and people signing up all over the place think it's an apt time to mention a couple of working bee weekends in July/August down at Wingello.

The two dates planned as of now are:

Saturday 19 July
Saturday 23 August

If you want to help building on some top trails in the forest contact Huw, details here:

http://www.wildhorizons.com.au/highlandfling/trackbuilding.html


Submitted by Rob on Thu, 26/06/2008 - 09:57.

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Continuing MB sign valdalism

Anthony Seiver looks at why regulating mountain bike riding in national parks is necessary and ultimately in the best interests of the sport.

The regulation of mountain biking riding in national parks triggers condemnation from some riders and acceptance from others. Those who condemn the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) feel that there should be no or few controls on mountain biking in national parks because it is public space and they believe that it has no impacts. More reasonable riders accept that NPWS has to regulate mountain biking to find the balance between conservation, public safety and our right to enjoy our sport. The Royal National Park to the south of Sydney provides examples of good and bad regulation. I have closely observed mountain bike regulation in the Royal and my attitude has changed from condemning NPWS' heavy-handed imposition of mountain bike regulation in 2001 to an acceptance of its need. This article outlines the reasons for my shift in attitude by identifying why and how mountain bike riding in national parks should be regulated.


Submitted by Rob on Tue, 24/06/2008 - 12:43.

Some rather exciting news that could mean better access to NSW National Parks may be forthcoming in the future.

The NSW Government's State Plan seeks to increase visitation to our national parks, and reserves by 20 per cent by 2016. To meet this target it is vital that we provide high quality and diverse visitor experiences and promote these special places effectively, while ensuring the protection of their conservation values.

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Submissions are invited from interested individuals and organisations on tourism and national parks. Written submissions are invited, and should be lodged by close of business Monday 21 July 2008.

The addresses for submission are on the page this was taken from here:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/commercial/tourismtaskforce.htm

Any suggestions about what needs to be said in response? If you do write can you please post about it in the Action I've Taken forum.


Submitted by Rob on Tue, 24/06/2008 - 09:59.

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The good folk over at NSWMTB are getting organised. They are trying to co-ordinate advocacy actions at state level and to this end setup a Wiki a while back, and now a mailing list.

I believe the plan is that the mailing list will be low volume for announcements and organising action when it needs to be taken. If you don't want to miss a chance to help advocacy campaigns it's probably a good plan to join this list.

There's a link to the list top of their Wiki, here:

http://wiki.nswmtb.asn.au/


Submitted by ar_junkie on Mon, 23/06/2008 - 15:06.

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As with most races, the last couple of days before the actual event is almost as draining as race day...
From having organised transport, date/time of departure by Wednesday, I came to the realisation that Killingworth was not just over an hour way. This threw a spanner in the works as the idea of travelling through on Sunday morning suddenly lost its appeal. This also resulted in me changing the departure date of the Midnight Express (That's Midnight Black not Blue Rob Eye-wink) to Saturday but unfortunately leaving Gazza in the lurch. Apologies again mate!

So Whisper; Supagav and myself met up at the track on Saturday arvo for a couple of practise laps as we were all Killingworth newbies. After the first lap we were all grinning from ear to ear for despite the fact that there were a few damp spots on the course, it was one of the most 'flow-ie' courses I've ridden in while. With most of the course consisting of single track, a few gentle climbs, bridges (wooden and mesh) and a bit of techie stuff, this course was going to produce some quick times... Top marks to the course setter(s)! I think the only reason we stopped on Saturday afternoon was because we were running out of light.


Submitted by Rob on Fri, 20/06/2008 - 14:51.

Just got this mail from Nicole. I find it odd to be honest, and reckon the Dam will be a bog, but the official word is...

Could you guys please spread this email around your mtb email contacts advising that Manly Dam will be open for riding this weekend? I have a feeling that they wont get the email sent out before the weekend.

Thanks

Nicole


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