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interesting site
some of u may find this useful, it appears u can download and watch alot off this stuff for free, lots of instructional mountain bike things like how to's of trials, downhilling etc etc..and some other vids like elements etc.. http://www.totalvid.com/Mountain-Bike-Videos/Ins...
Canberra weekend away to ride!
Hi there,
I thought I'd take the bull by the horns and sort some things out for myself. I know I don't know anyone here yet but this seemed like a good way to meet people and combine the kind of rides I know I can do! Is anyone interested in doing a weekend away in Canberra to ride in Majura, Sparrow Hill or Stromlo? A whole weekend is plenty of time to fit in quite a few different sites. And with the hot weather at the moment, the idea of riding in the cool pine forests is very attractive.
I was thinking of a weekend late in Feb or early in March if others are keen but I don't have any date set in my mind. Make a suggestion! I will probably head down there on a Friday night to get started early on Sat morning to make the most of it and head back Sunday afternoon, not too late. I have camping gear so could either do the whole nature thing or pamper my soreness after the ride with a motel/hotel.
A riding holiday I was thinking about
Hi all,
Based on some of the good chat I hear from other riders about MTB riding tours in the snowies, I decided to spent some time researching MTB riding holidays. So far, Thredbo seemed to be the most professional looking outfit with their 'Cannonball Run' downhill course, plus some other dedicated XC trails. You would definitely want to do a bit of everything.
Some handy info I located was here:
http://www.thredbo.com.au/thingstodo/summer/acti...
and here:
http://www.rawnrg.com.au/rawnrg.net/default.aspx
From my reading, the cost for a few days away would be pretty competitive with any other holiday you would go on, on a day-by-day basis. I estimate that this would be between $500 to $1,000 for at least a few days away - cheaper if you have been there before.
coffs region
does anyone know where i can find trails or maps of trails or whatever in the coffs harbour area? i saw some photos on this site, and have been looking the last 2 times i was there, but no luck...just thought someone may have been on some here?
The Oaks on Sunday the 28th, 7am
Hi there!
Anybody up for a return trip on the Oaks trail this Sunday?
7am start at Glenbrook carpark (by bike) riding to Woodford and back (by bike).
Just to test what 50km feel like and for the fun of it 
!!
Have a great day!
Caro
Pad recommendations
OK so after gushing a bit on Sunday I'm considering taking the plunge into uncomfortable silly looking arm pads. My (ideal...) criteria are:
- Must cover from (full) elbow to at least half way to the wrist with something fairly solid
- Upper arm coverage would be preferable but not a deal breaker
- Must stay in place! Especially under duress
- Not too hot or motion restrictive
- No annoying itchy velcro bits on the straps when they're put onto bare arms
So does anybody currently use something that fits the bill? Any good/bad experience with brands? Any bike stores worth noting as having a good stock of reasonably priced quality stuff?
Australia Day - Friday 26th at 6-30am - Manly Dam
Dave and I will be @ Manly Dam at the early Start!
any takers please let me know, so we wait!!
Bernd 0412001180
Australia Day - Friday 26th at 10:00 a.m. - Terrey Hills ride
Hi all,
I intend to have a tour around Terrey Hills on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m.
I am open to suggestions about where to go. But I wanted to try and keep the complexity to a minimum by riding the Perimeter trail, then the Long Trail, and back. We can keep the riskier stuff in the bag until later. Should be about 15 to 20 km and a couple of hours. A nice way to start 3 days off!
No bans are in place for anyone turning up with an Australian flag.
Meeting place is in the car parking area at Terrey Hills shops.
Hope to see you there. Cheerio!
Liam
0438 885 410
Saturday 27th - 8:00 a.m. ride - Oxford Falls
Howdy all,
I am organising a Saturday morning ride (27th) for anyone that is interested. For any of the newer guys, we would probably be riding some bits that include technical or rocky downhill sections.
Of course, all are invited and welcome. Meet at the dirt carpark off Morgan Rd. See you out there!
Liam
0438 885 410
Support TerraCare
With a bit of talk of trail advocacy and maintenance in the forum, it seems an opportune time to promote TerraCare here. From their site:
TerraCare was created as an information centre where MTBers can find out what their local park or club is doing on their local trails what is happening with their local trails and when and where maintenance is being carried out.
Check out the TerraCare site which already has a few trail maintenance events listed in Sydney. It's only been running a couple of weeks but this is a good sign. Please support them and go along and help look after the trails not only for yourself, but the riding community in general.
