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Safer Cycling Study by UNSW
I spotted this URL https://safercycling.unsw.edu.au/Login.aspx on a cycle path notice board in Naremburn tonight when I went for a run.
I thought some of you folk might be interested in participating in the study conducted by UNSW. This is taken from their website:
Welcome to the Safer Cycling Study. A place where your contribution will create a safer place for cyclists in NSW.
Warringah Council Mountain Bike Rider Survey
I just received notice of this today. No link as yet. If you are on the mtbinfo mailing list, check your inboxes tomorrow.
On Thursday 30 June 2011 a survey will go live on Council's website that aims to collect demographic and participation data from residents and visitors who ride mountain bikes in Warringah. The survey is an important component of the moutnain bike research that is being undertaken by Council. It demonstrates to the mountain biking community that we are looking closely at the current and future provision of facilities in Warringah.
Hello everyone, newbie here
Hi guys,
New too this forum talk, but keen to meet others. New to mtb as well, bout 6 mths. Have a HT 29er and ride Winmalee and Oaks fairly often. Looking forward to riding some new tracks, will keep my eyes on your calander and join up with you guys one day. Have entered some races also, so will have to keep riding...
My 12 yr old boy enjoys a spin every now and again, so he hook up to on a slower day, though he did the Woodford to Glenbrook just gone in 1:05. Not bad for a kid I reckon.
See ya's round.
Mark
Canberra Super D this Sunday
Is anyone heading down for the AM / Super D race this weekend?
I will be driving myself down but wanted to see if there was a way to join forces for shuttling back to the top.
Anybody?
Bueller?
(Sudden flood of WHAT SUPER D RACE IS THIS questions)
Norfolk Island Enduro?
http://www.etravelblackboard.com/article/120051
MTB Cross-Country Tour 2012
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
Manly Dam Trail Works Update 27/6/11
Hi All, here's an update on the trail works situation since last week.
A nobmob member talked and walked with a Manly Dam ranger and the trail maintenance contractor last Friday regarding the placement of corralling rocks on the Golf Course tracks. The track as we all know has progressively widened over the years and they are looking at ways to tighten it up a little. Given the POM and all other things re routing of exiting lines is unrealistic in the short term so we have to conserve and make do with what is there.
Notes:
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Sweet RNP single track footage
Had a great session at Royal National park yesterday. Some sweet single track on footage:
Towards the end there is a funny creek crossing technique from the riders angle.
What difference does a longer stem make?
Hi Folks,
What difference to the handling will it make going from a 90mm stem to a 130mm stem. If it matters this will be on an Anthem x29er and I ordered the wrong length stem and am trying to understand what it will mean for the feel of the bike.
[Mod. moved to MTB gear - the question relates to an Anthem 29er]
Newbie: looking for a ride
Joined this site today after meeting briefly a cyclist named Giles aka 'Hat Hill' whilst I was on an outing collecting kindling.
I have a bike that is basic, and not much used. I have ridden the Oaks trail once, over an easy 3 hours.
I am looking for other people of similar experience - next to none - (or those very patient and willing to teach some skills about riding off road).
I live in Wentworth Falls at present and would rather do some local rides ie Blue Mountains of no more than 2-3 hours duration, with an easy grade.
Cheers,
David
New toy :)
so her she is finally built:
fixing uneven pad wear
Hi all,
Seems like my pads are wearing unevenly on my Juicy 3s. the top of the pads are wearing quicker than the bottom. is this a case of sticky pistons? warped disc? how can i fix this?
Thanks
Ourimbah XC conditions?
Hello all,
Has anyone riden or checked out what the conditions of Ourimbah XC is like? Last update was on the 12th June.
manly dam condition...?
Good afternoon has anyone seen what sort of condition the dam is in lately????
Hav'nt riden there for a long time..
[Mod. moved to Northern Beaches]
Has Anyone Tried Manly Dam?
Now that it has been a week without any rain, has anyone tried the dam? I would assume that the bulk of the water would have drained by now, but would be keen on some verification.
XT replacement chainring
Hi,
Just about to order this as a chainring replacement for my XT hollowtec II (M770) crankset:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?M...
However, someone posted in the review that it won't fit with these.
I'm confused, looks like the right thing and would have ordered it already if not for that review...
On that note, what's your experience with any of the non shimano brands?
Thanks
Oxford Falls on Sunday
Am thinking about riding up Oxford Hills fire trail on Sunday morning, about 7.30am start, if anyone interested. Have done Cascades but not the Falls and only know it through this site. Will probably meet down Morgan Rd.
New bike??
Alright. Its that time when im considering getting a new bike but far out im so confused. Don't get me wrong i love my trance... a lot but i just think its wrong for the type of riding i want to do.
Now what im thinking of is a longer travel trail bike / light all mountain so i can start riding stuff that is a bit bigger i.e. oxford falls, some red hill but still be able to ride cascades with out having too much trouble getting back up those hills.
And now what about a 29er :S is it worth looking at a 29er for this sorta riding?
Woodford to Glenbrook Classic - Sunday 26 June 201
Hi Folks.
I'll be going up to the Blue Mountains on Sunday to do the Woodford to Glenbrook Classic. I have recived my registration confirmation via email however can't seem to get much more information.
Can anyone help me with the follwing:
1. Where and when do i get my race number(if they have them)?
2. I hear the race starts at 9AM - is that confirmed?
3. Exactly where is th start line. I am assumign its at the head of the Oaks trail off taylor Rd. is that a good assumption?
Thanks - excuse the basic questions - it is my first time.
Camden "Kessel Run" Sat 9am?
I'm keen for another go at the Kessel Run out at Camden, a fantastic 100% singletrack ride which a group of us did recently.
Given that the forecast is currently for dry weather all week, this weekend is looking good.
So just want to see if anyone's interested in hitting it say Saturday 9am.
If there's some interest I'll create a ride meeting.
Some arty shots
Just found these pics i took as part of a photoshoot for a bike shop a few years back...
Not that its a bike trail but we shot this series in Mermaids Cave on Megalong Valley Rd just out of Blackheath... Magic place... especially when it starts raining... the waterfall suddenly just starts roaring...
My new Specialized Carbon Comp 29er
just wanted to share some pics of my new bike... this baby is sooo fast...
Advice
This is a shout-out to all of you that have competed at the Back Yamma Bigfoot event last year, i need some advice on training. My fitness is at a good level and getting better each week, but i need to hit the trails (as soon as they dry out :S) to work on some technical skills. This being my first race and first time at the Bigfoot event, i was wondering if anyone could tell me:
1. How technical is the 50km event?
2. What are some good technical rides (within the NBeaches).