Dear Stakeholders,
Further to my previous message about the draft Discussion Paper on Mountain Biking in NSW National Parks, I would like to advise you of a public meeting that has been arranged in the Blue Mountains, to allow you to discuss the issue with staff from the NPWS.

Details of the meeting are:
Date: Tuesday 5 October
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Venue: Springwood Country Club, 70/84 Hawkesbury Rd Springwood NSW

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by phoning 4784 3700 or emailing [email protected]

Hi there
we are looking for a 6th team member for our all female team for the Scott.
You don't need any 24hr event experience as the majority of us have not competed in one before. Our team is all about getting out there and giving it a crack and having some fun. We have a few teams in the event so there will be plenty of support around.
if you have any questions about the event or the team please PM.
cheers
Montana

http://youtu.be/Ti0Ftj4Jnrc

I went for a ride this morning where I had this horrible kind of slipping when pedaling under load. At first i thought it was the rear derailleur slipping between gears but it was definitely not that. It was kind of as if it was slipping forward as I was pedaling and not "catching" properly, each time I did it it made a very unhealthy clunking sound. It occurs no matter what gear I am in and what cog I am on so I have discounted that. I had someone watch as I pedaled under load and they said that they could not see the chain obviously getting caught anywhere or skipping between gears/cogs.

Not sure were to post this but I lost a Blackburn Toolmanator 2 this morning (26th Sep), probably on the Oaks singletrack.

I would love to get it back so if anyone finds it I will offer a reward.

Cheers.

[Mod. moved to Blue Mountains]

Late notice I know, but is anyone up for a spin around the hill. I usually start at the sports camp end.
I have work on this morning but should be able to make 2pm.
Otherwise the dam is an option, or anywhere for that matter!
Cheers Mike

For those who are interested, here's the article I did recently on the Spot Rocker 29er SS.

Thanks to Rob for permission to post the link. Thanks to jacojoco for his help with photos.

http://www.bicycles.net.au/MTB-News-and-Articles.61.0.html?cHash=b7d343e7fb&tx_cmarticle_pi1[singleID]=933

Let me know what you think of my journalism.

Sorry if this is in the wrong section Rob, but just wondering if anyone is riding tonight. Terry Hills, Manly dam etc...

I'm keen to head out and it's much better riding with someone, instead of on your own.

Cheers

Mt Annan Botanic Gardens Enduro Article in the Camdem Advertiser "Track for riders is a bush delight". Just in case you wanted a read.

Well i rode Manly Dam this morning before work and whoa i was failing badly, started off with the seat post height wrong so strained a leg muscle, then hit a deep hole at the rocks after Eva's junction (managed to jump off and run forward here)... but my worst fail came when i tried the 19th hole (not exactly focused on it either) and managed a beautiful OTB and bit the dirt!! (thanks kindly to the two cyclists who were there to check if i was O.K, much appreciated)

Someone was asking about Moab trails in the US recently... check this out:

http://vimeo.com/7209325

A very technical trail with some major exposure that descends from the top of Poison Spider Mesa to the Colorado River. Done at the tail end of an epic ride from Gemini Bridges to Gold Bar Rim to Blue Dot. A must do for anyone craving a technical, ledgy downhill trail. Short but worth it.