A new job means a new start in Melbourne. Does anyone know of a nonmob equivalent in sunny Melbourne ? And I am also looking for a decent MTB shop. In the two weeks I have been down there I have seen 1,000's of roadies but not a single MTB Any tips on a Bike Addiction equivalent ? Am going to base myself in the Glen Iris / Malvern area. Any ex-Melbourneites that can shed some light on the XC action down south ? Thanks heaps.

If anyone is looking for a fun MTB ride in different scenery this weekend the familiarisation days are on. No charge and you don't need to be entered in the race so it's a chance to have a look see.

http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/coursefamiliar...

We have a team of six in The Mont - all of decent fitness, most have raced one way or another, and whilst we may not necessarily win, we are definitely going in it to have a go. Due to unfortunate circumstances one of our team has had to drop out so we are looking for someone keen to join the "Uncredibles". We pretty much have the camping and other gear that we will need and just need a keen human with a bike!

Just preparing my kit for a ride after work tomorrow and noticed my light has vanished, after tearing the house and garage apart i can only assume it has fallen out of my camelback on my last ride

It is a pretty standard looking black cylindrical front bar mount rechargeable led light (cant remember the brand for the life of me) would of been lost Monday of last week somewhere in g'rock... i know its a long shot but if some one has happened to stumble upon it, or does in the future, there is a 6 pack waiting for you

This morning i was abused by a cyclist in a yellow jersey.

I'm working with another cyclist at East Ryde for three weeks just off Epping road near Pitwater rd.
we were talking about going for a decent road ride after work and talked about the cycle path alongside the M7 as we always do hills and dont get to spin the legs properley.
is there a link(or a safe way) to get from Epping road to the M7 cycle path that anyone could let me know about??
Cheers,
Gazza

Just a quick one - thinking of heading up to Awaba for the first time next weekend, and have no idea where the start point is?! I've seen a few references to Jenkins and Mt Faulk Roads, but can't seem to find a definitive answer! Any help is much appreciated!!!

We need some help this weekend with timekeeping for the XC Race.

This a a relatively easy job that starts after registration is completed - you don't have to be computer literate or too worried aboout making mistakes. Is there anyone who would otherwise be spectating who could help by writing down the rider numbers as they come through? Boyfriend, girlfriend, parent, spouse??

Any rider who wants to take the day off and earn maximum points in the pointscore can also volunteer.

Please let me know - [email protected] or see me at registration on Sunday morning.

On my way to the office this morning some young kid tried to follow me through the Cityrail ticket gate. I stopped this person and a few insults were exchanged. The bottom line was they didn't get on that train and I would hope they might think next time before trying to skip a fare.

So you're thinking, "Meh... goodie, goodie - what has this got to do with mountain bike riding?"

It has to do with a sad but true fact of life - the majority of people want to do the right thing, but as the saying goes, "Evil prevails when good men do nothing". That is - if you know something illegal or illicit is going on but idly stand by and let it happen you are just as culpable as those performing these acts of 'evil'. A second side to the message is that those who are tempted to bend and break the rules are more likely to change their ways when confronted by their peers (ie. not a figure of authority).

Which brings me to this: it has come to my attention that in various locations in Sydney certain riders are making themselves busy with illegal trail construction on public land. Let me make this real easy for you to understand:

Illegal and unauthorised trail construction can only end one way: badly!

If you think for one second I'm wrong here read on for an explanation...

Hey all,

A friend of mine and I were planning to do a night ride of Manly Dam (2 laps) tonight, but since the trail is still closed we're looking for other options. Both of us have ridden the Dam a lot, but haven't really been anywhere else.

Anyone interested in joining us for a ride tonight at about 7pm or so, for about 2 hours? Hopefully someone who knows the area reasonably well and can show us around! Anywhere on the Northern Beaches should be fine.

Cheers,
Greg

As some of you may be aware, I had emailed the NSW office's of 6 different Partys last sunday night. I have recieved my first and only responce so far from the Greens. Below is a copy and paste from the attached word document.

Do the Greens approve mountain biking as a safe outdoor recreational sport?