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Whistler mountain bike park
I've been riding here now every day for five days, four of them on the well known dh trails and one on an excellent xc trail. I'm now stuffed and am having a rest.
My first two days were spent with Paul J and Chica. I've now seen a very different side to Chica. The side that gets high up on a berm and who gets a couple of metres air off a kicker to easily clear a double.
As for me, my rate of skill improvement is high. I'm riding quicker and with more confidence than before and taking on trail features I'd ordinarily avoid.
old farts scenic tour of Andersons
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Meet at Hazelbrook !!! 7am
--Meet at Woodford Train Station to catch the 7.24 train up to Wentworth Falls.--
nobmob weather, no rain last 7 days
accuweather checked, light showers on Sat night, Sun 24degrees, but a bit high in the windy side
state rail, no track work
legs, ouch from Bathurst Jog but improving
Me Dad's Place for off street parking and coffee beforehand.
--Woodford Station for the 7.24 train--
(wow, the street view is exactly where we'll be parking)
don't be surprised if we goof off and catch the 8.54, note to self, get sleep on Sat night
Trip to Canberra - mtnbike
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
3 pick up points in Sydney before heading South
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra here is your chance. We Drive. You Ride!
Ride the trails which were used in the World Cup then get a ride at Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura.
The cost is $299. This covers transport of you and your bike, accommodation (Australian Institute of Sport), skills session and meals.
Pick up points are:
6:30 AM St Ives Patterson's Patisserie 237 Mona Vale Rd St Ives - there is a car park over the road where you can easily leave your car for the weekend.
7:00 AM North Sydney Bike Bug 120 Pacific Hwy North Sydney
Trip to Canberra - Skills Session with Ben Henderson!!!
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
3 pick up points in Sydney before heading South
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra here is your chance. We Drive. You Ride!
It has just been confirmed that Ben Henderson, Australian MTB World Championship Rider, will be running the skills course on Saturday Oct 31 2009. Spaces are limited! Here is your chance to learn a few skills from a pro! For more information about Ben www.benhenderson.com.au
Ride the trails which were used in the World Cup then get a ride at Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura.
Trip to Canberra - Night Ride at Strom prep for Scott
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
3 pick up points in Sydney before heading South
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra here is your chance. We Drive. You Ride!
This particular trip is on a long weekend in Sydney. We will be leaving on Saturday and returning on the Sunday night so you can still see your loved ones.
Ride the trails which were used in the World Cup then get a ride at Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura.
The cost is $299. This covers transport of you and your bike, accommodation (Australian Institute of Sport), skills session and meals.
Pick up points are:
The dust and the heat
The sun was not even up yet that the temperature was already around 20, we had breakfast with the amazing CBD crew and drove to the start which was 11km away. I felt not too bad, my legs were fine, I slept well, I had a beautiful dinner cooked by Damo the food magician the day prior so all was going good for me. I knew that this race will be a hard one, I never ridden the course and some really strong girls would be racing. I had a crazy goal of finishing the course under 6hr which I thought was hard but a manageable goal.
"The Angry Dr will rip your legs off"
That was the one line from the rider briefing that kept going over and over and over in my head the whole way round... and it was true.
Registration
Was spun out and amazed I was allocated the same race number as my only other 100 (Dirtworks). I thought this was a good sign of things to come.
0-50km
Another bonkers epic
Just when you think these things can't get any more crazy...
http://www.breckepic.com/race-course.html
Distance: About 200 miles. Total vertical? Just shy of 40,000 feet. Find a spandex-clad Europhile if you need to know how many K that is.
OK, I'll translate from backwards-thinking yank speak: 320km and 12,000m vertical. You have 6 days to complete that. The last day is 75km and 3000m vertical climbing.
Manly Dam Works Feedback
Do you ride regularly at Manly Dam? How have the recent works affected your enjoyment of riding there? Do you have suggestions for improvements or other ideas?
It has been brought to my attention that anyone wishing to give feedback to Warringah Council on their recent works at Manly Dam can do so by writing to their general manager, Rik Hart, at the following email address: council@warringah.nsw.gov.au
As this is a general email address I assume a subject of something like, "FAO Rik Hart re: Manly Dam Works" is required.
I would encourage anyone to report back to the council with their views on what has been happening at the Dam. It's very important we let the council know how their plans and works are received. If we don't let the powers that be know our views there will be no-one to blame but ourselves if things do not go quiet as riders would like in the future.
Please remember to be courteous and constructive and if you see any problems or issues perhaps suggest how they might be remedied.
In the interests of keeping a log of various feedback feel free to CC manlydam@nobmob.com with anything you send in.
