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Hi members, I am new to the sport and thought i would share my experience with other members new and old wanting to get a bit more out of their weekend warrior approach.
Sure we can all jump on a bike and get from A to B but learning how to do it properly and at speed is what i was after.
As I said on other forums it is difficult for a newbie to follow mates who have been riding for a few years and learn from them without seeming a fool.
I pumped around the internet and found a clinic held my AMBC.
I thought I was a bit passed beginner so I took up the Trailbreakers course.
Gun Dog dirty-du
I was just sent a link to this event by a friend in the area.
It looks like a lot of fun for those strange people who can run as well as cycle. As far as I'm concerned I have a better chance of breathing underwater than running 21 km...... but someone out there might be interested?
http://dungogchallenge.org.au/
Inaugural Dungog Rotary Dirty-Du
Looking for a dirty weekend?
Well we have a challenging dirty weekend for you!
2 bikes stolen, 1 bike bought.... now how do i get to work?
Hi all
Had 2 bike stolen just before xmas. 1 mtb and 1 comuter. Managed to put together enough resources to buy a new mtb.
Just wondering if anyone out there may have an old roadie or comuter going cheap? im about 175cm tall not sure what size that equates to! Need this to get to work and back on a daily basis. Budget is low... dont mind having to do a bit of cheap repairs.
Anderson/Oaks Firetrails
A group of 8 riders from Newcastle have planned to ride the Anderson/Oaks trails on Sat 25 Feb. The plan is to travel down on the Friday Arvo (24 Feb), ride at Lake Parramatta in the early eve, stay overnight at Penrith, have a few beers then do the Blue Mountains ride on the Saturday.
Beefy?? Oh Yes!!
Side By Side.
Current model 26"Scalpel and new 2012 Scalpel 29er
Guess which one has been to the gym?? Yes it really is that big!
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Off Bike Training tips. (especially in wet weather)
Personally, I am extremely 'time crunched'.
I love the idea of following 'The Time Crunched Cyclist' as mentioned by others, but I have trouble finding 3-4 hrs a week as it is. Having a very young family doesn't help. So, I've been following http://www.youtube.com/mtbstrengthcoach & doing about 2 x 20min sessions a week in the garage when my kids are asleep. I also swim twice a week at work for another 20 min.
Otherwise, I just try to ride as much as I can. All this wet weather doesn't help - but garage workouts are better than nothing.
Sore shoulders while riding
Just went out and bought a Trek Remedy 9 and with all this weather i haven’t been out as much..... So i m not sure if my shoulders and neck are getting sore from not enough riding or poor bike setup??? Anyone have any idea what this may be and how to fix it? The LBS di a quick fit but not sure he really knew what he was doing.
Had the bike a couple of weeks now, should I go back to the LBS???
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
SANI2C 2013 : South Africa
INFO MEETING: 20 FEB @ 8PM @ ST MATTHEWS CHURCH MANLY
In the 2nd week of May 2013 there is the Sani2C
(http://www.sani2c.co.za) mountain bike race from Underberg to Scottburgh in
South Africa. This race has become one of the world's biggest fully
supported mountain bike events over three days. They put up all tents,
provide all food etc..
The race is over 300km's long (3 satges) and caters for over 2000 competitors.
Due to the popularity of the event you are only able to get an entry
if you have done the race the previous year. However I have been able to secure
What to do...
Well, after all this rain, I thought I'd give this new-fangled road riding thing a go. After two days, I can't say I'm too taken with it.
So, until the tracks dry up, I'm looking at starting cooking as a new pastime. Anybody got any decent recipes they'd like to share?
Oxford Falls - Morgan Road Tracks
Hi
I've been browsing the site and forums over the last few years and enjoy what a great local resource it can be!
I live in Narrabeen and walk around the bush in Oxford Falls frequently. No agenda, just nature photography etc. Obviously I notice a mixture of MTB and power bikes.
I've seen discussions/maps on the site regarding tracks that are not to be ridden ie Moon Rock/Little Moab/Chicken Run/Lookout. I haven't noticed signs on these tracks for a while and wondered if anyone knew what's up?
New bike fever - Anthem 29er 2012
My new bike for 2012. Anthem 29er with just a few mods - Plenty of XTR kit, CrossMax wheels, carbon bars, Thompson seat post with Gobi seat
When it stops raining, i can get this thing out...
Well after 4 months of waiting... The new ride has arrived, only to be pulled apart and made to look - well - different.
When it comes to racing, the tyres will be swapped over to proper tyres... The red bling can stay...
We need your help! Oxford Falls and Red Hill Trails, Jumps, Gravity
Official Trails, Jumps and Gravity Tracks at Red Hill and Oxy
The collective group of people from NobMob, local clubs and the general public who have been working with NPWS (Bantry Bay, Garigal and State) and Councils over the last 4 years need everyones support.
We have recently published the OFRH Trail Care Proposal. To show support for making these trails official we need your membership.
Glenbrook Causeway
Just found this posted on the LAC Facebook page.
"When the Police helicopter had finished at Katoomba, it answered a call for assistance of stranded mountain bike riders in the vicinity of Glenbrook Gorge - the riders and bikes were located, and collected by the helicopter and safely dropped off at Glenbrook oval. As of PM 10/2, Glenbrook weir is still closed.
Chain Guides: Fit For Purpose?
I converted to a single chain ring a while back and then during an XC race found I needed a chain guide to keep the chain on at speed over the bumpy stuff.
Due to the fancy suspension system I contacted my bike’s manufacturer who said the only chain guides that work successfully are certain models by MRP and e.thirteen. I bought an MRP because it was lighter.
Newtons Nation. We're back, partnered with Rocky Trail!!
It's on again the best action sports and music festival this side of the big bang.
April 27-29th
This year we partnering up with Rocky Trail Entertainment to bring you 3 days of the best fun you'll have with your clothes on*
The Short course DH is back at the same track with some added features, including a turboed up start ramp, and better access to the bottom.
Trials and Dual Slalom both make a come back to.
Festival pass for entrants is back so if you want to give it a go but haven't to all the DH kit have a crack at the slalom, you'll love it.
Is there anywhere within 90 minutes drive of Sydney that is ok to ride tomorrow
Had booked a Narrowneck ride tomorrow morning and its going to be washed out and full of clouds.
Did not want to miss the opportunity of this leave pass.
Can anyone advise of what is rideable within 90 mins of Sydney - Maybe Wingello
Thanks
Weather at Narrowneck and track conditions
I am considering a ride at Narrowneck Saturday morning - Anyone know what the weather has been like and track conditions or any alternatives?
Thanks
Rear Derailleur Adjustment
Should be a well drained topic, still I have a niggling issue I can't seem to overcome:
I can adjust the rear derailleur either for high gear or low gear!
The gear:
Shimano XT 9 sp rapid rise from 2006
The problem:
After careful adjustment following all the how-to's and manuals I can either ride for
- "low gears", which means low gears work all great but he chain will come off very sluggishly from the 2-3 smallest cogs when shifting down. With the rapid rise this means this is the direction in which the derailleur springs push.
Derailleurs
Just woundering what the reasoning behind different cage lengths are? About to purchase a new sram xo and the price difference depending on length varies alot.
Cheers
The Ranga's need your support!!! Short Circuit Cancer
Hi All,
Unfortunately i suffer from a rare genetic defect to which they have found no cure... being a ginger. Symptoms include Red hair, freckles and pale skin susceptible to severe burns if exposed to sun for periods of time.
More info available here:
Myself and some other fair skinned friends of mine are going to be participating this year (with plenty of sunscreen) in the Annual Short Circuit Cancer Mountain Bike Relay.
Awaba Build Days
The Nationals are coming to Awaba and to prepare our home turf to welcome some of the best riders in the country (and the world) we are having some build days. The first will be this coming weekend - both Saturday and Sunday.
If you can spare a bit time, come on out and bring some tools with you. There is work to be done on both the Down Hill and Cross Country tracks. Meet in the carpark from 7:30am. For further information or a point of contact once you get there, call Dallas (0407 003265) or Rick (0448 933482)
new to blue mountians new help
Hi
Can anyone give some advise on a day trip down the blue mountians.
What I would like to do is get a train up the blue mountians with a couple of friends and spend the day biking.
The plan was to drive to a hotel at the base of the blue mountians or somewher along the way, put the bikes on at train with us and start some where up the mountians. We then want to stay in a hotel where we started from for the night and have dinner and a few drinks. Any advise would be greatly appriciated.
Cheers,
Kevin