Just a heads up, Nalini bibs on special again at T7:

http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/NLB3SW9TB

Dam the Columbia design changing from black to white (I already have pair of them in black).

But still, I find these so comfy that grabbed a couple pairs: Caisse d’Epargne (closest to black) and Liquigas (well - they do have a Crack'n'fail logo on 'em)

Yes, yes... I know, but wear 'em under your baggies. Or for <cough>road riding</cough>.

Finally got around to finish the edit of the video I shot at the World Championship at Stromlo. Have a look at
http://vimeo.com/6664556

I''ve got some Twenty20 cams coming, through BongoUS.com

most places get you free shipping into USA, so
if you get it shipped to CT USA quick I can have it in my box to save you postage.

but, I sort of want the cams quick, so be quick.

someone mentioned import duties on large items (or perhaps collections)
think about that as my order is already 2 x $500
and not sure about being to pay for ppls duties, if any.

anyway, it's a thought.
pickup would be in Carlingford NSW (Parramatta)

Lost car keys at Manly Dam

UPDATE 22/09 - Went back today, which is the earliest I could get there and they are now gone.......Found a branch in the midle of the trail before the rise, as described in some of the posts below, but now no longer there. If anyone has picked up for safekeping, please get in touch.

thanks
John

I was riding Manly Dam with a mate this morning around 7.30 and on returning to the car in the lower car park I discovered every mountain biker's worst nightmare - my car keys stashed so safely under my seat had vanished.

After a bit more research.. a few more questions:

Has anybody experience with centerlock disc rotors with Avid brakes? Shimano obviously says use centerlock rotors only with Shimano brakes...
What rotor brand did you use?

I could find Avid rotors on CRC in 185 (Shimano apparently only has 180...).
The only 203 I could find was from Shimano.

Do I need a special tool to install the centerlock rotors? Got the impression but couldn't find any conclusive information.
What is it called? Any shop recommendation?

Thanks
Sascha

This was on the SMH front page... how come the world champs weren't?

Anyhow... looks... erm... well maybe Wazza will tell us what it was like?

http://media.smh.com.au/sport/sports-hq/toughest...

Just seen some unfortunate fellow MTB'r (Giant Glory on the roof) being booked.

Beware for Friday arvo.......

Toddy

I'm placing a CRC order to get some CB Mallets over the next few days.

CRC also has a sale on other items as well...

Let me know ASAP if you need anything.

(Still have $ 230 to go before free postage kicks in)

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/

Rgds, Hans
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News just in from the local rangers:

This weekend, Sept 19th-20th, a major HR burn in will be undertaken in the Smith Creek – Cottage Point area of the Northern Beaches Area.

Therefore the following road / track closures will be in place:

* General San Martin Drive from the intersection with McCarrs Creek Road to Akuna Bay will be closed on Saturday (Cottage Point residents or persons attending specified events at Cottage Point will be allowed access under escort).

* Smiths Creek Track, Smiths Creek East Track, the track from the Perimeter Track near Nerang Av to Smith Creek, Centre Trail & Hungary Trail will be closed to all persons from Saturday & until further notice after the burn to ensure they are safe from falling timber.

Anyone ignoring the track closed signs that will be in place will be risking up to a $500 fine & potentially their lives due to the high danger of falling trees.

Anyone found on those tracks or roads while closed on Saturday will also be putting fire fighting personnel at risk as they will have to be removed before the HR can continue.

We will have helicopter surveillance of the whole area during the burn on Saturday.

It has been noticed that a fun ride is needed after last week's exertions. Well, for some - was all fun for me

Anyhow - if the weather stays dry anyone fancy a trip to Ourimbah for some fun?

Still looking for a highland fling entry ... if you feel fat, unfit or just couldn't give a rats please call 0418160315

Please everyone send a favourable reply to this draft, I'm sure many of us would be more inclined to visit Tasmania if this is implemented.

Draft Tasmanian Mountain Bike Plan Released for Public Comment

Sport and Recreation Tasmania has released a Draft Tasmanian Mountain Bike Plan for public comment. Individuals and organisations wishing to provide comment on the Draft Mountain Bike Plan have until 11 October 2009 to provide their submissions.

The Project

Sport and Recreation Tasmania recently engaged consultants from Inspiring Place to develop a state mountain bike plan for Tasmania. The plan, which is expected to be released in August 2009, will provide a framework for the coordinated development and marketing of mountain bike opportunities in Tasmania.

We need to get these people to do a proposal for NSW.

Also much of the draft can be reused in future advocacy work, so maybe even save the pdf

http://www.development.tas.gov.au/sportrec/curre...

Individuals wishing to provide comment on the Draft Mountain Bike Plan should e-mail the consultants preparing the plan at [email protected] or write to Tasmanian Mountain Bike Plan, Inspiring Place, 208b Collins St, Hobart 7000, by 11 October 2009.