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Trails in and around Bowral?
I'm heading down to Bowral for a wedding this weekend and going to take the bike along. Other than Wingello and Penrose are there any other trails that are closer to Bowral? I want to get a sneaky couple of hours in but preferably not have to drive to them, so the missus can have the car.
Thanks.
Glen Rock N Roll TT
Pics from Snakes & Ladders - the first Glenrock N Roll Time Trial.
Beginner ride on the northern beaches
Hi, Taking my father (73yrs) out for a ride, very fit, daily mal surfer at Manly
I was going to take him on Bairne track tomorrow, considering it is supposed to the easiest. In light of recent commentary of its conditions, can anyone reccomend an alternative.
Needs to fire trail, flat and easy and about 7 k
Thanks
bike lights
Going in the dust to dawn ride at Jarradahal, for the first time. Was just wondering what lights are recommended for this event.
Thanks
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Bairn Track
I was on Bairn Track yesterday and there was track work in progress. The trail was a mess with track tread marks all over the trail, crushed bed rock strewn every where, torn tree roots and damage everywhere. The sand and mud was disturbed and water running across the trail seemed to be cutting new paths.
What is the point of all of this? I rode the trail a few weeks ago and it was fine and in very good condition. Am I missing something?
Unauthroised trail building
A couple of new illegal trails have been cut in off Hassans Walls over the school holidays have caught the ire of the NIMBYs
If you have been cutting the trail down into Strathlone or the one off Bracies lookout (not to mention fucking up the existing town house trail that comes down on High St, serious you've ruined the rock drops and made an errosion mess on the by pass) can you please ease up and especially stop cutting down trees and making a mess.
Turn anything into a speaker? How about your helmet?
Now I'm not one for having earphones in when riding - I like to have all my senses available when riding, but... I saw this and thought it might make a nice alternative to add some background music to your ride by sticking it to your helmet. Could be something in it?
Crank Creaks
Guys recently swapped out the chainrings on my 2006 Specialized XC Comp.
All fine except now the whole BB/crank assembly creaks like a bastard.
Never did it before I pulled the cranks off.
Any ideas what I've done/not done...?
What's the correct way to tighten the crank onto the splined BB shaft without special tools.
Cheers
altitude
just noticed a few trails with nice tracking and length but no altitude
thinking I need things to do, is there places you'd like to see the up/down so I can get off my fat/lazy butt and get out, maybe only walking, but still, I got a GPS or 4 that can track these things.
you want updates ? ask ...
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Told to get the damn bike outta the house
With the missus due anytime she told me a few weeks ago we need too clean up the back room , ok I agreed I then proceeded to clean the area where the bikes are in there little spot with shelf & all , bikes off the ground out of the way . A few minutes later i get what's this , it's where the bikes are kept I respond nice enuff , not anymore it aint out they go , what the !! where am I gonna put them , I don't care not here anymore outside where they belong .
Mitchells Pass Closure
Hi all, well Mitchells Pass is now closed to all, they have put wire fences up each end while stabilization repairs are carried out to the cliff line. I believe the road will be re opened at the end of the month to vehicular traffic.
Lake Parramatta Reserve - Meeting to discuss action against possible closure by Parramatta Council
We are having a meeting at Dooleys Silverwater at 7pm on Wednesday 19
October to discuss the proposed Lake Parramatta trails closure and Draft Plan
of Management.
Dooleys Silverwater is at the corner of Clyde St and Silverwater Rd near the
Silverwater Bridge.
Slight change from the original suggestion at Lidcombe but the room was
better and it hasn't cost us anything (plus it may also be closer for some
Parramatta local riders, too).
It will be a chance for all those voices and names to finally meet and collect
our thoughts together in a common group against this.
Wednesday night rides from the Tip
Is anyone keen to resurrect the Wednesday night Kiwarrak rides from the Tip?
If so what is the preference for start time? I'm happy to ride at 6pm rather than 5pm if it means more people can get there, no lights the first hour or so and then just lights for a bit from 7pm.
Endurance Horse Ride in Kiwarrak SF on Sunday, October 30, 6am to 9am
We have been contacted by some endurance horse riders that on Sunday, October 30 between 6am and 9am a group of about 40 riders will be riding on the firetrails in Kiwarrak State Forest.
So if you are heading out there be aware or better yet ride later in the day. At least they had the decency to advise of the ride well in advance and hopefully we can develop a spirit of co-operation between the two user groups.
Anyone needing further information can contact Terry McMurrich on 6550 6337.
NPWS Opens it's doors for MTB Octoberfest
www.wildwildworld.com.au/October-Cycling-Events....
October Cycling Events
Get on your bike in NSW national parks. Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can get out and about and experience our spectacular national parks. You can find out the best tracks and facilities for cycling and mountain biking in the parks listed below.
Cycling events
A variety of cycling events take place in our parks all year round. From competitive races and cycle tours to community events where the whole family are invited to explore a park by bike, all ages and abilities are catered for.
Hill training
I know there's some people on here that like to do hill repeats so I'm after best practice.
If I'm mountain biking and going up a hill then I'm going to spinning my legs like hell in a nice easy gear.
Now on the road bike lets say up Bobbin head (south side) I can either burn my legs in the big ring or aim for a higher cadence in a lower gear, which is better? What are the benefits of one over the other?
Thoughts please?
Scott 24hr. Red lap compilation
A compilation of the red lap of Scott 24hr 2011.
http://youtu.be/vPjA56YBWa0
Enjoy!
Contour GPS Camera Review
Here's a review I wrote for Bicycles Network Australia on teh helmet cam I've been playing with, for those who may be interested:
I'd rather stay at home than visit dangerous, foreign countries....
This is why I'd rather stay at home than visit dangerous, foreign countries....
Holy Kow!
SMH | Reasons not to ride to work
Can't tell if this is tongue-in-cheek or a public information film?
http://media.smh.com.au/reasons-not-to-ride-to-w...
old stans/new rims
i'm replacing some old ust rims with new but using the same tyres which are newish should i remove the old dry stans stuff from the tyres before mounting on new rims