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Wolgan rail trail clean up
There has been a bit of a push to turn the old Newnes rail way from Clarence to Wolgan into a rail trail, While I think this is a good idea in principal I'm worried about dumbing the trail down. The line is long enough that I'm sure that it can include something for everyone. The final part of the ride from the bottom of the Coach rd down to the camp ground is a great ride but a little over grown at the moment so Thomas from the Newnes hotel is orgaining some clean up days to open it up.
If we can get enough riders there to help out with the work we can make sure we keep it interesting.
South America Touring
Just passing the time looking at some ideas further a field like the one below.
http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip900092...
Anyone any experience of cycling in South America, looking for options either mountain bike or road preferably something not longer that two weeks. Getting permission for this kind of trip may be the hardest part!
Cheers
Gary
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.
MTB in South Africa
I'm off to South Africa in October for a few weeks and have been told that there is some decent riding to be had (and yes, will be checking into the SA WC DH course if possible).
However I wanted to hear from anyone who may have done their own riding there including where, type of riding and bike hire.
Trail riding would probably be best bet (don't want to go nuts on a full on DH course and risk injury however if the riding is THAT good................).
Has anyone used Downhill Adventures?
Cheers
Matt
You choose - top 10 NSW rides
So... let's say you have to make a list of the top 10 MTB rides in NSW. What would they be?
Don't forget... Can'bra rides are in the ACT and don't count!
Think about a tourist who wants to take a road trip through NSW with their bike... where would then go? Is there anything here in Sydney or should they just drive on by?
Weekend ride - Ideas Please
There are 5 of us all on XC hardtails and we're looking for an adventure so roughing it isn't a problem. Mix of technical and firetrail would be ideal. Four hours drive from Sydney and 50KM riding distance would be the max.
We were thinking of Mt Stomlo but it's closed when we've got our leave passes so we'd like some other recommendations! Suggestions?
Hot and wet in Bali
Gday, I'll be hitting the warm beaches and cold Bintang in Bali in 2 weeks. Last time there I did a one day tour with Clare from Trailblazers. She had the 10 time Bali MTB champ as a guide !! We did the Temple to Beach day trip, with a nice Bintang on the beach at the end. She had a nice writeup in one of the mtb mags later that year.
Just thought to check anyone who has done the other xc rides there like the Lake Buyan or Batur crater ?? thx.
Sparrow Hill Forest Thinning
This info was briefed to the riders at the CORC race at Sparrow last weekend (12 Jul):
Majura Pines
Hi all, heading down to canberra for the weekend. Planning on riding at sparrow hill and majura pines. Have been to sparrow hill before but not majura. Is it easy enough to find your way around i.e. does it flow between sections like sparrow hill? I have the CORC map of the area - any recommendations for bits not to miss? Some of the photos on here look like there's some great stuff to play on and I'd hate to miss anything. Thanks for any help.