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Which tyres for first MTB ride?
G'day
Wanting to get into some fire trail and single track for the first time (I've only done about 20Kms of trail in the Nasho and now thinking about doing Oaks), and hoping to get some pointers as to what tyres I should get for my Giant Roam 1 hybrid (bought it intending to do mainly urban stuff and a small amount of trails). It's currently running stock Giant P-RX2 700x40 tyres (and I replaced the rear wheel with a hand-build Mavic 319 because I got sick of replacing broken spokes - I'm 110Kg, so maybe that has something to do with it).
7:30 Hazo ride
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Carpark behind hazelbrook shops
Hathill and I will be riding the Dam tonight, anyone is welcome to join us.
Glenbrook Social Ride, Coathanger
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Glenbrook park carpark opposite Euroka Rd.
Doing the coat-hanger - Euroka, Bennets, Single track.
Social Pace, all welcome.
Nepean River update for 15 Jul
While the trail surface is still loose and well eroded in some sections, the weeds and grass had all been cut back making it much easier to pick a line.
On the downside, there is a property development at the Emu Heights end with alot of signage declaring the access to be a private driveway and on private property. One hand painted sign stuck up in a tree said it was private property from the river to the powerline easement and no 4wd or motor bikes allowed. Im not sure on the legality of the signs or access rights and i'm keen to find out more information.
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Mt York Mash-up
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Lawson's Long Alley Car Park (first trail head on the right as you drive down Mt York Rd), or the bottom of Victoria Pass if you want to add an extra lap of Berghoffers into the mix.
EDIT: Changed to the 11th
It's Winter time, and Mt York is calling.
As a minimum, we'll go down Lockyers and Up Lawsons, but we can choose to do a few other laps, depending on fitness and motivation.
Maybe even a beer and burger at the Mt Vic pub afterwards.
All welcome.
Withdrawn: Thule Hitch Mounted 4 bike carrier + zip stick + locks
Note that this is "Withdrawn" so is here for archive purposes only.
Price Drop! Again! - need this gone - no sensible offer refused!
Pictures updated.
We changed vehicle earlier this year and looks like won't be going back to anything with a hitch, soooooo...
Up for sale is a used Thule hitch mounted, 4 bike bike carrier, with cable lock. Plus zip stick stabiliser. Plus Snug Tite lock.
This looks like the current Hitching Post 4 model, but has silver arms instead of black. It fits 40mm hitch, but I'm sure you could easily get a sleeve for 50mm if required.
Withdrawn: Thule ProRide Roof Carrier
Note that this is "Withdrawn" so is here for archive purposes only.
We changed vehicle earlier this year and looks like won't be going back to anything with roof rails, soooooo...
Up for sale is a used Thule ProRide rack. Silver. Passenger side. Ie. if your bike is facing forward the lever to lock/unlock the bike is accessed from the passenger side of the car. That's not to say you can't mount so your bike will face backwards and the lever is on the driver's side if you wanted.
Andersons update for 07 Jul
Beware - there is currently a high level of zombie activity in the area.
An unwanted encounter with the un-dead may lead to severe injuries along with being co-opted into this slowly marching army of brain hungry, soulless corpses.
At least they won't be taking any KOM's off you on Strava.
Activity is due to cease after next weekend (12/13/14 July) due to preparations in moving the hideous ghouls to Canberra to feast on the carcass of the Labor party after the Federal election.
Check out the action here:
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WSMTB Round 5
Thanks to Ray and the crew for a good race.
Managed my 1st ever win in B-grade!
Also 1st race on the new 29er dually (superfly 100), bike went well.
Ian
Lap of Woodford Dam and the single track.
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Car park behind Hazelbrook shop's. Meet by the new amenities block.
We are going to do a lap of Woodford Dam then over the highway, ride the single track and maybe out via Terrace Falls.
