Urban downhill racing is getting popular in Baguio city! just want to share their moment.
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From CAMWEST via mtb-oz, news that will affect mtb access to LCNP and anyone that uses the Brown's waterhole cycle path to link the upper north shore with the rest of the world, or commutes of trains on the M2.....

most of you would be aware of the proposed closure of the break down lane on the M2 for a period of two years whilst upgrading works are carried out. The greatest effects will be felt around Macquarie Uni, but it will have ramifications for any commuting cyclist travelling east of Windsor Road.

Just thought I would put a quick note up to let you guys know about the new Glenrock Trail Alliance Website (http://www.glenrocktrailalliance.com) that is now running.

We have joined up with the Global Rider network, so you will see improved maps of glenrock on here and I'm guessing some content from our site will cross over to here.

If your after Glenrock info though, its probably the place to go looking. It will also be the place to check out news about Trail Building, Advocacy and the like from Glenrock.

Just stumbled across a project that looks very promising

http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/annan/the_garden/fu...

I've had some reports this week from the residents who live near the top carpark area that a number of trees have been cut down along the main dirt road heading toward the model plane club gates, with the cut trees being placed across the road. It is expected that this occurred some time Tuesday evening and the vandalism is being taken fairly seriously.

If anyone was in the area on Tuesday for some late DH runs or perhaps a night ride and happened to see or hear anything please send the details to [email protected] and I'll pass them on to the relevant parties.

Was riding Manly Dam on the cobble stones near the golf course and got nuked by a guy on a white downhill bike - he was travelling double my speed. Went WTF - somthing wasn't right though weird looking downhill bike with huge rear hub. A bit of Googling and voila the bomber! - coming soon to overtake you!

http://www.stealthelectricbikes.com.au/stealth_b...

specs -

Electrical output:
3kW

Mechanical output:
How hard can you pedal?

Top Speed: (no pedaling)
up to 80km/h

Range: (no pedaling)
up to 70km

Frame:
ChroMo/Steel monocoque

Brakes:

Just a heads up Dirt Art has nearly finished the new and improved legal Grove Dirt Jumps.

The works should be completed within the next week or two!

Had a quick squiz and it has a main A line, B line and Kids/Newbies line.

All local Mountain Bikers/Dirt Jumpers should take a look as its amazing what they have squeezed into the site

Great work Dave,and the guys helping out with the build!

Thanks must also go to the council for allowing the rebuild and the dollars

Although we have had positive engagement with NPWS staff in the last six months, more recently I have become concerned that things are stalling at government level and am less optimistic about the process that started last year (see NPWS Sustainable Cycling and Mountain Biking Workshop).

Seems I'm not alone in this thinking, as below is some information one of the NoBMoB advocacy crew put together.

The bottom line is, it's time to get a concerted email campaign going. We need to show the powers that be we appreciate efforts to date, but that concrete results on the ground (in the bush!) are what is needed.

Please, everyone, do not leave this to chance. Do not expect that everyone else will be writing and your little bit won't make a difference. As we saw with Manly Dam, every letter counts and you can make a difference!

Even if you only string a short paragraph or two together saying you enjoy riding and would like to see legal single track in the Northern Beaches that would help. If you have time to include some background and a personal perspective all the better.

Below are the addresses of the current minister (Frank Sartor) and some DECCW management that need to hear our message:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Click here to email them all.

Read on for more information on this and ideas of what needs to be said...

Any feedback please.

How long does shipping take?

Thanks.

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Hey Guys,

check out this cool video filmed around the northern beaches.
bit of an infomercial but still well filmed.

nicho

http://vimeo.com/11131363

I recently purchased a new XC bike for my son. A great deal with Sram X9 running gear amongst other goodies, a real bargin for just under $2K from a Sydney bike shop.

All was great but in our first run out at Wingello the rear hub developed this horrible clicking noise (wheel removed from frame so no brake rub) with no where near free rotation.

Hello all,

feel sure it's been addressed in another thread, but can't find one. I'm doing my first 50km Enduro (Capital Punishment). I'm really new to the sport and would really appreciate some advice on how many spare inner tubes I should take along.

I know this is a how long is a piece of string question, but just trying to get a feel for what other people do?

The bike is 29er, in the 50-60km I've had her, I've only had the one puncture (front). However, this was on Stromlo (part of the Capital Punishment course) and that was after 2hours of riding there.