A heads up to all those wanting to work for better trails in the area: Ku-ring-gai council have their Unstructured Recreation Strategy out for comment. Please take a couple of minutes to have a look and comment (not here - I mean in an email to the council) with your support.

Comments on the document should quote reference number S06520 and be directed to [email protected] or post to: The General Manager, Ku-ring-gai Council, Locked Bag 1056, Pymble NSW 2073

Just a quick, "I enjoy mountain bike riding in the area and fully support and encourage the council in their plans for better facilities for mountain bike riders." is enough

Submissions close 16 September 2010

More details on the link below, but briefly:

As part of a commitment to transparent and participatory decision making, Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking comment from the community on the draft Unstructured Recreation Strategy.

The strategy was developed to meet the following aims and to:

- Address current and future unstructured recreational activities undertaken within community land, such as walking, cycling and rock climbing, particularly within the Ku-ring-gai Bushland Reserve System;
- facilitate planning by addressing key infrastructure within the council area, which is not addressed by the Open Space Strategy;
- provide clear restrictions, permissible uses and guidelines for these activities, including the responsibilities of different user groups when utilising shared or multiple use facilities;
- provide guidance to bushland management and booking processes for relevant activities.

There are already some good trails in this area and I'd encourage everyone to write in and supporting this strategy to ensure these are not removed and also to encourage council to work with local riders for more of the same

Council link here with full document, and some taster maps from said document attached.

http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/3922-unstruct...

New geek toy: Garmin 800 GPS

Looks a bit big....

First Review: http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/garmin-edg...

anyone going to menai on saturday morning and wouldn't mind me taging along on their ride? all that snake stuff has got me paranoid

Hi all,

I have a 2006 Norco six 1 AM bike just sitting around and I am looking at giving it a makeover and but at the same time do not want it to cost me a fortune. I am looking at starting with Crankset, cassette, rear derailleur and possibly the rear shock and wheelsets down the track.
Does anybody have any idea's of what parts/brands I should be looking into?

thanks

hi all,
alright problem is iv just changed cranks, cassette, chain as everything was worn and slipping now with the new gear on it it is still slipping under pressure in some off the gears. I have changed from a 34t cassette to a 32t Shimano XT M770 9 Speed Cassette and have taken a couple of links out of the chain in accordance with the cassette change, the cranks are 22 - 32 - 44 truvativ stylo's . So i thought i would throw it out to you guys for any advise before taking it to the LBS to give them a go.

thanks in advance

Matt

With the recent chat of trips to UnZud just a heads up: I notice T7 have their bike bag back on special:

http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/T7BCCN9BB/ti...

One of the guys used this bag on last year's trip and seemed to go fine. We (Pratiwi & I) have the Ultrasport Ultra Bike Bags from CRC and the T7 one seems remarkably similar.

Hello NSW... here's more leadership from inter-state. Please take note!

The Zone Two Trail Network, developed as part of Mitcham's Mountain Bike Strategy, has over 12 km of trails in the Lynton Depot Reserve, Lynton Landfill Reserve, Sleeps Hill Reserve and Windy Point Area designed for shared use recreation including cycling and walking.

Mayor Ivan Brooks said "The Zone Two Trail Network, developed with assistance from the State Government, provides a network of trails that offers unstructured recreation for the community."

CREE Q5 LED 300 LM 7W Headlamp available on eBay for $16 delivered.

Was able to modify to fit on helmet by removing the strap and attaching with velcro. Makes a great zoom-able spot light. Uses 3 AAA batteries in a separate battery pack. Runs for more than 2 hours on high using rechargeable NiMH batteries.

http://youtu.be/pTqh0ju5Z2o

Insane skills, Brian Lopes is nearly 40 so all you guys out there that are thinking youre to old......

Just a warning, almost ran over 1.5m Red Belly sunning itself in the Wildflower Garden yesterday. Looks like we're not the only ones enjoying the nice weather this weekend.

I thought we had at least another month or so before dodging any snakes. Looks like my compression bandage is going back into the camelback.

Ride safe
Phil

For 2011 the Lefty is down to 1194g. Niiiice:

From: http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/08/19/2011-lefty-h...