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Entering the hurt box
Once again I packed up the bike and family to have another go at the Kowalski Classic. Staying at our relatives place makes logistics easier for events away from home and, for me, it really makes a difference having familiar surrounds at which to 'base' yourself for the weekend.
Mountain bike access formalised at St Ives Showground
St Ives Showground POM is available.
Mountain bikes rate a mention now and their use of HART and the Mini-Wheels area is confirmed (with the usual get-out clauses), along with investigation of cross-country trails networks subject to sustainability.
Thanks to everyone who made a submission.
Kowalski Classic 2015
Great event on the weekend. Recent man flu and little training meant a very long 100km in the saddle, but unlike my performance i couldn't fault the race organisation.
Kowalski 100 - A Classic Indeed
Super race at the Kowalski Classic yesterday. A huge mental effort to take on so much single trail and pretty happy to finish 2nd in Grand Masters.
I was really looking forward to this event after having possibly my best ride to date at the race last year only to have a ripped sidewall near the finish and also to follow up from victory at the Convict last month. Lead up was good but also a little unsettled after a bump on my dodgy arm during the week.
Sydney Retailer 5.10 Shoes
Hi Guys,
Am new to MTB and switching to platforms after some near misses on the clipless.
Having read a few reviews, I think I want to buy a pair of 5.10 MTB shoes.
Anyone know a Sydney store that stocks them? Would rather try them on for fit, rather than online.
Thanks, Damien
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Kowalski Classic 100 2015
What a race!
First thing was the goodie bag, socks, bottle, stem cap, free beer at the hotel, not essential but a welcome addition and a way to make you feel like you're goetting value for money - thanks 
Start was good and I seeded myself mid pack of the 2nd wave which was perfect for my pace. There was very little passing in the first 25km as everyone was well suited on the climbs and the singletrack. This meant that there was no traffic even on the stairway to heaven.
A Tale of Two Races and a Missing Mojo
The last two weekends have been races for me, the first in Queensland at the Flight Center Epic, and then the Kowalski Classic.
I have been pretty fit of late, and have avoided the various sicknesses and ailments that have been shared in my office, so was in pretty good spirits heading up to QLD.
RockyTrail RedAss DH Round 3 @ Lithgow Pony Express
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Lithgow Poby Club, left off Hassans Walls road just before it heads up the hill.
http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/events/DH...
Mondraker Australia will be doing tech support so pop on over if you have a technical issue.
Learning to Enjoy my Own Company
I did the Wollombi Wild Ride two weeks ago as a practice race for the Kowalski, which turned into a 90% solo effort with not a single other rider sight for the rest of the race. Despite it being about as different as a race could possibly be due to its 60km length, purely firetrail and dirt road with two very steep climbs, it was nonetheless an opportunity to get some racing under my skin before the much-anticipated "singletrack marathon like no other." But little did I know how important the experience of riding solo was going to be...
