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Kangaroo Valley
Going to be down in Kangaroo Valley this weekend for a wedding so hoping to take the bike and get a ride in before the main event.
Anybody know of any nice tracks down there...preferably something that's not going to do too much damage should I stack! 
Cheers
Do you want shooters in parks you ride?
Dunno about anyone else, but this news makes my blood boil:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/ofarrell-over-...
Hunting in state forests has been discussed here before (see 'Conservation' Hunting in NSW State Forests) but if you thought that was a stupid idea, what about letting shooters into National Parks?
IMBA - Bring the Riding to the People
Municipal mountain bike parks are a relatively new concept that, simply put, brings the excitement of off-road cycling to city-dwellers of all ages and skills. This is the story of three parks, in three very different communities, with one thing in common. All were built using sustainable practices on underused park land by an all-volunteer workforce in a remarkable show of cooperation among cities, land managers and private citizens to "bring the riding to the people."
Hoping for some suggestions of where to ride in/around Sydney....
Hi all,
Just recently discovered this site and happily it has also conincided with an ever increasing addiction to riding!!
My better half and I moved to Sydney about a year ago, however haven't had the chance to get in much riding due to some rather busy times! Happy to say though that we now have a relatively clear calendar and we're looking to get out and about as much as possible, enjoy some riding and hopefully meet some new faces along the way. I've been riding for about two years now, and my partner has just started - although she is proving to be a bit of natural! 
Mont 2011 lap one compilation
A 4 minute compilation of lap one of this years Mont 24:
http://youtu.be/wVlpK4NZGbg
Bike shop recommendation North Ryde or Parramatta
Hi All
Im looking for a good bike shop in North Ryde area (home) or Parramatta (work) for servicing my mountain bike. Recommendations appreciated.
Thanks
Doug
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Fall down cliff
Couldn't find the link with the original in it, and I know we've seen it before but this has an ending to it which tells you about his injuries...... lucky lucky bloke.
School Holiday Oaks Ride
I'm thinking about doing the Oaks Trail including the singletrack bit at the end some time this week, as I've taken the school holidays off work to spend with the kids. My teenager is keen to join.
Wondering if there are any other parents who might like to do a ride with their kids, including - hopefully - a local who can show us the way as I've not done it before.
Woodford to Glenbrook Classic - advice?
Looking to do the Woodford to Glenbrook Classic for the first time this year. Whats the best logistics advice regarding going up there on my own (family got kids football obligations). Where to park the car, catch the train with the bike? Anyone figured it out? Travelling from Sydney - can you get up there in enough time to make the 9Am start?
Night Riding at Terrey Hills
Just taken delivery of the cell bikes 1200 lumen light - Great distance.
Is there anything other than being sensible about riding at Terrey Hills at Night. I have ridden the trail half a dozen times during the day and really enjoy it. Find it easy to ride.
Concerns are, Snakes (not jelly ones), spiders, horses, wallabies and the 'Homeless'or any hoods. ( I have ridden around beecroft/epping over the years during the day and come across numerous homeless/hobos and teenagers looking for trouble.
Race recommendations for a novice
Keen to get some advice from all you more experienced riders out there. I am a XC novice but really enjoy the time out on my bike and keen to get started in a couple of "races" nothing too radically technical or physically punishing! Looking at starting with 25km races and building from there. What would you guys recommend I get started with?
GNR Over Easter
With the Dirtworks looming large I want to get out to GNR to check out the route (well as much as possible) I am keen to avoid the Tuesday of Easter as there is Crit racing I wanna do but am flexible apart from that and could do anytime from Friday Morning till Monday of the Extra Long Weekend.
I have never ridden out there so if anyone is coming along that knows the route even better, Once we have a idea of numbers I will stick up a ride etc.
I know Phil is keen?
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Stolen Front Wheel
Riding Manly Dam this morning (11 April 11) and left my front Bontrager wheel behind. Back 25 mins later and gone. If anyone has any information please comment below.
Thanks
Rich
Long weekend
With a long weekend coming around, thinking of taking the oppourtunity to take a day trip. Anyone got any suggestions for trail/all mountain type riding, usually ride red hill and manly dam.
Singleton MTB track video
Last part of the track. I'll call it the Cows Bowels.
http://youtu.be/PUEzebDeVJo
Team mate for Kathmandu series
Hi there,
I'd like to race the KATMANDU series in Royal National Park but I don't have any partner anymore so I have a seat for someone else on saturday race. The race is a combination of running, kayaking and mountain biking.
http://www.maxadventure.com.au/adventureseries/
I am doing it for fun first ! If someone is interested by the race drop me an email quickly cause the race is in May and I don't want to miss it.
Hope to hear from you guys.
Cheers
POSTPONED 2011 Tracks and Trails Conference
I know this may be old news, but I thought I would post it up
REMINDER: 2011 National Tracks and Trails Conference Postponement Announcement
IMBA Workshop Proceeding...(more info below)
Dear Trails Advocate,
You have previously expressed an interest in gaining more information on the 2011 Tracks and Trails Conference. To those who have not registered at this stage it is with regret that the decision has been made to postpone the 2011 Tracks and Trails Conference.
IMBA - Building Mountain Bike Trails (Youtube Playlist)
9 youtube videos demostrate a basic guide to builing Mountain Bike Trails
Looking for a duelie
At the monment I have a merida tfs trail and I am looking at a duelie and the merida ones just dont cut the mustard for me.
So I am after a bit of advice on the Stumpjumper FSR would more than likly go the EVO?
But is something else I should take a look at before I buy?
All mountain trail bike for longer rides is what I am looking for 100kg rider that I can throw around like bmx bike.
My new ride - Marin Mount Vision 5.7 + review
My riding style has changed a bit over the past 6 months. Becoming more trail/all mountain orientated. Due to this my Norco 6 had become a bit redundant and difficult to ride on those longer trail epics. Enter the need for a new bike.
Since my light free-riding days are all but over, I still do like the occasional 4-5ft drop. I basically needed a do it all bike. It needed to be able to climb like a goat, ride trails all day long and descend techy rock gardens etc with ease.
Mtb XC Racing Skills Clinics
Does anyone have any suggestions for mtb skills clinics. I have done an intermediate course with AMBC and that was great, but the more advanced XC clinics are not scheduled regularly.
I found that once you have done a clinic you get more improvement out of your general practice, as you try to ride using the techniques. Better to practice good technique rather than dodgy technique.
Since its been over a year since the last course I was on I am keen to revisit and extend what I've learnt.
Any ideas?
Whos left in Sydney this weekend keen for a long ride?
I'm scheduled to complete a 4 to 6 hour ride this weekend (either Saturday or Sunday), anyone keen?
Most likely will be at Wingello, possibly GNR, plan to keep a consistant pace without many stops.
Good luck to those doing the Mont 2011
Seeing as some people have already made the pilgrimage to the Mont, I thought I would post a quick good luck message to those riding and those unsung heroes - the supporters!
Hope you have a mechanical free event and a safe journey (there and back!)
Guide for Oxy please
we had to cxl a ride at oxy on saturday and I'd love to gather a crew and follow some folk through oxy for sunday 17th april in the morning. I've not ridden there yet and am super ampped to have a crack. is anyone keen to show me the ropes.
thx Lezo