Apparently Manly Council Mayor Jean Hay's daughter rides a mountain bike at Bantry Bay.

However, it looks like it might be a while before she's out there again.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north...

Anyone who is itching to get a ride in tomorrow, go to Wylde. Must not have been a lot of rain out there. Took a punt and drove out there today and the track was in awesome condition, no mud (well maybe 3 small puddles along the track) no dust and consequently friggin' grippy, fast and just plain awesome.

Just back from a few days down at Thredbo and to support what others have said on here about the place, it's a lot of fun and a great place to ride.

For those who didn't know they needed it...

http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/heads-...

Interesting comments in the comment section about the human brain having a limited pool of processing power... I have a power meter on the Scalpel but never use the data on the trail because I'm fully occupied with staying rubber side down. One of th3 things I love about MTB is that it demands 100% attention and leaves no room for anything else.

My little one, 6 yrs, is keen to do some bike races. Are there any local events with kids races?

Does anyone have any recommendations for tracks close to Pokolbin?

In spirit of the recent discussions around cycle commuting and helmet laws etc I found this picture from the place where I lived in Sweden before moving. I've forgotten how hard it was to find the bike after a day out.....

Hi,
I'll have one day in the Hunter, this coming Sunday.

Any recommendations for a trail to ride? Something XC, don't mind a few hills, looking for somewhere I can work up a sweat, maybe about 30-45kms, (laps are OK if necessary).

I'll be riding in the MTBGP @ Singleton on Saturday, so just want to sample something else while I'm around.

I was sort of interested in the James Estate trail, just because I have heard of it, I'll be staying close to Singletone, but don't mind driving.

Thanks,
G.

I'm just back from a weekend at the Otway300 - it was such an incredible event.
Its a long race for sure, and a bit of a journey to get to Forrest, Vic to compete, but my word, it was worth every second.

8 mates caught the same flight, booked a couple of cars, and hired a big house together - for what really was an ultimate 'boys riding' weekend away.

The racing was great - for sure - but the whole vibe and nature of the weekend really stood out. If you even slightly fancy yourself as an endurance based rider, put it on your calendar for next year. Its a bucket list race...

I lost my sunnies on the fire trail that leads to the top of Serrata this morning (Sunday). If anybody found them I'd love to get them back...
Thanks Mike

So after putting it up several months ago, leading to a LOT of food for thought for me, I had narrowed it all down to the Spec Epic and Trek Top Fuel. Eventually (and contrary to what I know many would choose), I finally settled on the Top Fuel (mainly due to pricing) in February though had a spanner thrown in my works when I found out that Trek had completely sold out for the year. Luckily after much negotiation between Turramurra Cyclery & Trek Project One, they sorted out a custom built model.

Fellow Mountain Bikers,

Normally I am an apathetic participant in life (well to some extent), but as a passionate mountain biker, and having seen the vitriol expressed by some in our community opposing a mega council, I believe apathy will see a once in a life time opportunity missed, to the detriment of our children and future communities that need to maintain the unique northern beaches environment.