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Terrey Hills update for 13 Feb
Much wetter than I expected but still rideable.
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2008 Fox Talas RLC Forks
I have a Reign 0 fitted with 2008 Fox Talas RLC forks. Over the past 6 months the seals have been replaced on 3 occassions. In the first instance the seals were leaking oil, then on the second occassion (approximately 3 months after the first) the seals were again leaking oil and on the third occassion the forks were suffering from stiction (when I released the travel setting from 100mm position to a longer travel position the fork remained stuck at the lower setting for extended periods of time before reaching full travel).
Manly Dam closure – email responses from council
Thought we should have a thread containing any replies from coucil. Here's one to me.
Dear Nigel,
Northern River Tracks
Hey Guys
I have just moved from MTB Mecca in SA to Lismore NSW. I cant seem to find anywhere or anyone to ride with. I am an all mountain biker so i dont care if its up hill or down, just has to be off road cause my tyres hate the road.
Let me know about the good spots if you know of them, I have a ute with two seats free for anyone keen for some trails.
ride the council chambers?
How many would be up for some social riding of the council car park in protest of the dam closure?
I really doubt we would get enough to make a impact.. but you never know
Or is it just a stupid idea fueled by my Friday afternoon carbo loading?
Manly Dam - Save the date
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I've cancelled this based on the recent posts on the site and to avoid confusion. Cheers, Justin
Comments on this thread are closed in order to avoid congestion. Please start a new forum topic if you wish to discuss anything specific about this.
I think you can guess what this might be about 
It is chance to show council how many riders care about the Manly Dam circuit. The plan is to ride the circuit legally. What this means is that we will set of and ride where we can, walk carrying bikes where we are not allowed to.
Bureaucrat's Errors Mean closure for Manly Dam
Update: Want to show support for riding at Manly Dam? Sign up to Manly Dam - Save the date and come along!
Update 17/2: Press coverage of this:
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
Update 22/2: Warringah Council issue a FAQ "...in response to many letters and emails received..."
Update 24/2: Track will be re-opened to riders but at the expense of walkers. Press coverage here:
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
I just don't know how to put this, so am going to just get straight to the point:
Manly Warringah Council have decided that due to a bureaucratic error that happened many years ago the single track sections of the Manly Dam circuit have never actually been technically legal riding. As such, instead of turning a blind eye, or deciding to make an extra effort to work around what is their mistake, they are to penalise riders by closing sections of the track.
If you look at the linked map, it's obvious that the circuit is basically unridable given this decision.
They are sighting safety concerns for this, but that is a complete joke as, as far as I'm aware there have been no documented incidents involving riders and another party there. I spoke to the Mayor on Wednesday night who admits this isn't an issue as he is aware of "only one incident in 5 (or is that 10?) years" (he wasn't sure of the timeframe).
Please take a look at the closed sections on the map (and you note the map says that 'Penalties Apply') and steer clear of these tracks.
Reading the release it seems this will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting of the council Mar 23 to discuss this. I'd advise anyone with interest in riding Manly Dam to attend. You might also like to email or call councillors (their contact details are available on Warringah's Elected Council page) with your views on this.
Please see the attached map, and full press release below:
