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Plans Changed - Oaks Up Plus Extra Km's Then Back
Glenbrook station carpark.
A nice early morning ride in the mountains this will be a medium paced training style ride with minimal stops.
The ride is the standard Oaks up and back with an extra detour further up the mountains to stretch the total ride out to about 70km or so.
Estimated time in the saddle is 4.5 hours.
Oaks up and back
Glenbrook station carpark.
Haven't been here in... like... forever!
So, meet at the train station, quick spin up to Woodford and back. Optional side trip to Pisgah Ridge. Back to the bakery for some lunchtime pies.
Chweeeeeet 
Manly Dam 3 Laps
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
No that it will be dark and I need to get more riding in my intention is doing 3 laps so lights definitely required.
GNR Excursion
Wisemans Ferry - by the East ferry crossing (turn right bottom of the hill). There is a good parking area by the kiosk here.
Keen to get out for a longer ride this Sunday as part of prep for my first Dirtworks. It's a training ride for me but I won't be going very fast (because I am not as fit as most of you!).
Planned route is the same as taken with Daniel and Joe back in January, that is, out to ten mile hollow and then down Simpson's track and back up Donny's track, before heading back down over Clare's Bridge, back along the GNR to the top of Devine's Hill, and if feeling strong enough down Shepherd's Gully. Should work out at between 50 and 60ks:
The Big O Training Ride mk II
North End of Red Hill Rd, Ourimbah State Forest. I think they prefer us to park up on the second clearing these days???
Starting some longer rides in preparation for the Dirtworks. Looking to knock out 5 laps with minimal stops but may settle for more or less. This ride is about building a little bit of endurance back up and getting the feel of the trails again on Shrek the Trek that hasn't been ridden since the Scott 24hr. Not too fussed on pace at the moment so more than happy for people to come and go as they please.
Terrey Hills Night Ride
Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
Let's try that again...
The Mont is on in couple of weeks.
I haven't riden on dirt since that crash at Appin in January. I rode at Ourimbah on Saturday and it's clear more dirt is required quick smart!
Have just got back from couple week holiday.
Haven't used lights on the bike since... must be the Scott?
All this tells me it's time for a night ride at Terrey Hills to make sure the lights are still working.and make sure I can still ride on the dirt before going up to GNR 
ourimbah training ride
North End of Red Hill Rd, Ourimbah State Forest. There's a large-ish parking area here, just off the main sealed road. There is also a smaller parking area a little further (400m or so from the road) where the trail splits - this second area is the usual meeting point. If you end up driving up a steep hill you've gone too far.
would like to ride two laps of the ccomtb course, with the possibilty of maybe stopping and re-riding a couple of sections i.e the drop off,and cornering in the sand pits, just to help with my racing, i only ride d grade so will not be a massively hectic pace.
cheers
Terrey Hills Night Ride
Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
Binned due to bad weather - it's not looking like the balmy night I'd hoped. Reports are that there has been constant drizzle/rain so imagine even if DH/C are good, Perimeter will be a soggy mess. No-one seems that keen so ride cancelled. Sorry if this catches you unaware.
Oooh look...
The Mont is on in couple of weeks.
I haven't riden on dirt since that crash at Appin in January.
Have just got back from couple week holiday.
Haven't used lights on the bike since... must be the Scott?
Mont 2010 training ride @ Terrey Hills/West Head
Terrey Hills shops / Fire brigade car park
It's another "Team Big Test Icicles" training ride for the Mont 2010. (plus special guests)
Come along for a reasonably paced training ride starting with Centre track in reverse, moving on to Towlers Bay for some decents and climbs and scenery; and a bit of Salvation track on the way back.
This is open for all to join; come along to conquer the demons of Towler's Bay & "Dibbler's corner".
A Dam good ride
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I'll be out celebrating/circulating in the morning for a few hours.
This is not really an organised ride, more an invitation to join in for a lap, or 2/3/4 as you wish.
My plan is to do 2 or 3 'training' laps in the mid to high 30's, on the Mojo, then jump on the single speed and do a couple more at a more relaxed pace.
Meet at the hydraulics lab, I'll be there in my blue subaru wagon.
Whisperer