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When 24 hours is not enough
Why not go 48 hour solo?
http://www.ultracentric.net/mountainbike.html
Sadly we seem to have missed it for this year. 
Mont 24h race
Hi everyone,
well all 40 to 49 year old!!
Team six40th_24h would like/needs 5 more 40 to 49 year olds!!!!
http://www.mont24.com.au/
Honest 40s (You must be 40 years or older Male, Female or Mixed)
or mixed?!!!!
Please let me know if you are keen to do a 24h MTB event.
I would like to have a bit of fun, and not come last!!
Thanks
Bernd
******* UPDATE ********** It is fulllllllll!!!!
*** we have one more 40s girl, having a girl in our Team is nice! ***
Team Name and Team members will be announced:
NoBMob Big Test Icicles
Team Members:
Hans
Andy B
Bri
Dibbler
Bernd
MTB: Lactate threshold (LT) training...
Found an interesting article on lactate threshold (LT) training.
I'm not seeing myself as an athlete (far from it), but I've been watching my heart rate more carefully over the last few rides. I've also started to read up on "best" heart rate range for my age, especially since I've watched my HR staying in the high 180's for > 20 mins during extended climbs on the recent Ourimbah night ride...
"Swing Out" Bike Rack Project
I have owned a goose neck bike rack forever and always been frustrated when the bikes are fitted and I want to open the tailgate. It is very difficult to fold down the rack once loaded. After a long time in the planning, dusted off the arc welder and created a swing adapter. Thought it worth sharing and may even inspire some new creations based on this design. Don’t believe there is a commercial version available for this particular tow bar and rack combination.
Mantoast seeks partner (for Fat Tyre - Ed.)
Yes - Mantoast, the 3 man team that swaps it's members more than any other is seeking member number 6, all before it's first race, you too can be a part of it's fascinating history!
We would ideally be looking for someone that has ridden this trail before and is prepared to bash out some semi half decent laps, or failing that anyone really 
Entries to be submitted on writing complete with race history too.... ah sod that, we will take anyone with the $46, just reply to this thread and bring your bike.
A team?
Hey just wondering is anyone looking at putting a competitive team in [for the Mont - Ed.] as I would like to be part of one. I want to start racing more with adults next year as juniors is not competition anymore.
**Sold** 2001 Giant XTC NRS2
I have decided to sell this as it is just taking up space. I don’t really know what it’s worth but I was thinking around $200. That might be a bargain or maybe I’m dreaming... You can tell me
Size small. See below for geometry
Deore / LX Components
Race Face Cranks
Mechanical disc brakes
Rear shock needs work as lower pressure chamber doesn’t hold pressure but is still effective.
Shimano DX platforms/SPD pedals
Also have the original handle bars
PM me if you are interested.
Manly Daily today- strength in numbers
Well, it seems strength in numbers does work- with local council anyway and hopefully NPWS to follow.
On page 5 of today's Manly Daily, it says Manly council will stump up $10K to re-build the dirt bike track in Seaforth they demolished previously due to injury (litigation) concerns.
'While illegal, the track had been in existence for up to 30 years'
This is what Chris Southwood talked about in his ed coloumn of the recent AMB (also a pic of him jumping at said trail in MD) where he and others sat through a boring council meeting to have their say on the closure.
Movie about Blind Mountain Biker "The way Bobby sees it"
Movie about the Blind Mountain biker Bobby McMullen "The way Bobby sees it"
Saturday eve at the Dendy, as part of the Bicycle Film Festival http://bffsydney.org/
Rgds, Hans
(hmmm...I better wear those glasses on that overgrown singletrack...)
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2009 NSW Interschools
I along with a few others are in the process of getting the NSW interschools up and running for 2009. More details will come later but at this stage i've been charged with the job of gathering a contact list of interested schools. So far i have a fairly long list of schools who have either competed at thredbo or Canberra or schools that have some sort of MTB programme but i would like to get more specific contact details for teachers or parents who are interested in entering a team in the future event.
Now that's service (Jenson Rocks!)
Some of you might have heard... the drive side crankarm on the Truvativ Elita cranks on my crosser came loose recently. Press fit joint where the spider joins the axle or something. Slightly annoying, but I picked up a bargain crankset (Rouleur - actually the model above Elita) for around 90 bucks from CRC (whopping 75% off or something at the time). These are good as gold so far.
Alps Support?
I'd really like to do the Alps Epic next year:
But... want to do it with some friendly NoBMoB faces, but... cannot offer any kind of support as my would be support crew cannot drive 
How serious are the folk that are down to do this? Want to or definitely? What are you doing for support? For the price of the organiser's support package reckon we could hire a beer wench young taxi driver and take a large vehicle/trailer. Anyone got any plans or other ideas?
Any work out there?
I have just finished my school certificate and don't go back untill February 
Just wondering does anyone know of any jobs out there availiable. I need something to do.
Thanks,
Alex
Nice 29er Frames
For those contemplating single speed I came across these 29er frames the other day and they are great value and a nice frame.
I might get one to build up as a rigid SS race bike for the solo 24hr.
oxford falls this weekend - anyone going?
heya
im thinking of hitting up oxford falls this weekend but none of my mates can go so i was wondering if anybody here is planning on going to oxford falls..
ive only done 1 track so far from oxford falls so im keen to try out some of the other trails that are there...
would be cool if we could get a small group together
saturday or sunday...which ever one is fine with me cause ill probably go riding on both days
if your keen let us know
see you there!
subs.
Ah!! dez got a road bike
Gone to the dark side and picked up my first road bike on Monday
Eee gads the dedicated DH boy have I gone mad no!!!
Not your usual scummer ride though ...............
check it out here:
Narrabeen Lagoon/Jamieson Park - Trail Work
There is currently some trail work being undertaken along the off-road trail around Narrabeen Lagoon, adjacent to the War Vets development. There is a sign advising cyclists to dismount. The work seems to be some general grading & widening of the existing trail - I'm not sure if it will be surfaced, but i'll keep you posted of any developments.
sydney bicycle film festival now on
bike love street parade & bikes rock party thursday 16/11, 6:30>; friday & saturday - films at the dendy newtown including one about a blind downhill racer who uses a guide; & there will be a feast of candy at deus swap meet and in the shop; there are a number of galleries around the newtown area with cycle-art; all too good to miss. i've got tix to two film sessions and the whole gig should be a buzz. http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/ cheers, nutty.
A choice selection of MTB accessories for sale....
I'm selling a few parts. Bicycle, not body..
2 saddles - Kardan carbon and Bontrager Inform RL(**SOLD**), both used twice; no scuff or skid marks on either. So shoot me - I like to try out a lot of saddles. $60 each.
Maxxis Ignitor 26 x 2.35 tyre, still in packaging (was a spare but now I ride a 29'er). $30.
Ritchey WCS 130mm/31.8, 6 degree rise alloy stem (came with new bike, swapped with my older stem, never used). $100.
Pair Goodridge sintered brake pads for Hayes HFX brakes (different brakes on new bike), still in packaging. $15.
Another Cycle-test
Here are some more cycle test adverts
Some pretty clever awareness ads going on in the UK.
Taken from http://www.dothetest.co.uk/
NSW MTB Meetings for 09 race season
Hi everyone,
For those of you who might be interested I have attached a email i recieved about the NSW 09 MTB race season.
Appreciate this is kind of late notice but we're having our annual get
together for the XC side of things this thursday the 6th of Nov. Other
disciplines will also be having meetings over the next few days so if you
have any interest in the running of MTB racing for your respective
discipline in NSW at all, I encourage you to come along!!
Details and loose agenda's are below:
Cross Country meeting at the Dunc Gray Velodrome, Carysfield Road Bass Hill,
Giant Talon 07 Model/Parts
I have a 1 yr old Giant Talon 2007 model (size medium 19inch) with a broken frame for sale. The frame is a write off and has been bent and cracked due to a car incident. "Watch out for moving trees when camping"!
Other than the frame itself, the parts are in good condition and have recently been serviced by Woolys Wheels in Paddington.
This would suit someone who wants to build up a higher sepcification performance bike or is looking for seperate parts.
Deus Bike Swap
Hello
Is anyone going to the Deus Bike Swap Meet this Saturday morning? http://bffsydney.org/bike-swap-meet/
This event was also included in Han's forum topic last week:
I am going down to check out all the bikes, may find some parts (bling, bling) and try and sell my bicycle.
This is a first time event, which means there are no expectations on how the event will run. I have spoken with the event coordinator; he mentioned there are all types of bikes, and equipment. It is run on an open air car park so if it rains, be prepared to get wet.
