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http://www.vorb.org.nz/down-past-reefvegas-t9778...
Big river ride near Reefton
South Island NZ
Manly Dam - Green, Amber or Red?
Has anyone been around the dam and seen what the condition of the track is like? Also, how are the works progressing?
Keen for a few laps tomorrow but will avoid unless it's all good news.
Skippy rides a Cannondale
Has anybody seen this week's Meldrum's Manifesto cartoon taking the piss out of the trail access debate in today's Manly Daily?
On the right is a sign saying "National Park and Animal Sanctuary: Absolutely and Utterly NO Mountain Bikes". Two rangers are looking at each other with their eyes bulging in shock. The subject of their amazement is a kangaroo smirking at them with a cheeky grin, sailing through the air over their heads on a yellow hardtail with a Headshok fork.
Ranger Left says to Ranger Right "I think I'm just gonna try to forget I ever SAW that..."
Tee Payments
Ta-daaaaaa:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=riiAx9yx6...
This sheet shows all the amounts and how they are calculated.
If you could please make payment a bank transfer (easier to track) that would be tops:
Name: Robin Rainton (durh!)
Bank: St George
BSB: 112-879
A/C: 042 261 330
Amount: Whatever is in the '= Total' column next to your name.
Please use your login ID (the 'Who' on the sheet) as a description. Nothing 'amusing' please.
How NOT to take care of an injury
I thought I share a story with fellow rides to ensure none of you make the same mistake I've made.
A while ago I had a violent stack with the associated damage to myself such as concussion, torn ligaments, bone crack, bruising, torn calf etc. We all know this can happen when you stack and that is part of the thrill of MTB.
Treating the injuries when we get home is perhaps something not everyone is clued up on, I certianly was now. I think most people know to put ice on the injury, rise it, put a bandage on it and rest. And that is exactly what I did.
Glenrcok Draft POM process update
Just a quick update for those of you who took the time to put in a submission to the draft Glenrock POM.
Speaking to NPWS there were over 180 submissions to the proposal, with the vast majority being pro mtb access.
From a mtb stand point, the submissions were positive with the main concern raised being access to the southern area of the park. What NPWS do with this, I don't know, but I am quietly confident that the southern boundary, while not being removed, may be amended. Time will tell.
terry hills bmx track lights
hey does anyone know if the lights at the terry hills bmx track are turned on for the public at any time? one night a week would be great during winter.
New Brakes Avid Elixr - bigger rotors worth it?
Well it's time to get some new brakes and I have been looking at the Avid Elixir R's mainly as they are at a nice price point and seem to get quite good reviews.
My question is related to the rotor size and if there is any disadvantage (apart from a little more weight) upgrading to the 8" rotors from the current 6" I have now. And if I will have any issues fitting the larger rotors. My bike is currently fitted with Tektro Auriga Comp brakes/rotors.
Ride around Colo Heights/ Putty
Has anyone ridden any of the trails up in the Colo Heights/Putty area?
Mainly looking at the commission trail, culoul fire trail and the Womerah range trail (coming in from the Putty rd.
I was thinking of doing a loop of the commission trail, hunter main, howes valley then kindarun trails at putty. Or, I'm thinking a ride down the womerah to St albans, stay the night then ride back the next day. Looks to be a big ride though.
Calling the last remnants of Team El Rancho Relaxo ...
Hi Guys
I have spoken to a couple of you and as the Scott 24 says it will be open today i want to know who is likley to be riding in the team . We lost Kiwigirl ( thanks Pikey ha ha ) And our fearless leader in Delicous ( of to whistler) and i believe Anke is a definate Maybe as is Dave S . I am in as is Evan so who else is in for a fun filled team of six or four ? Mixed is good and over 40 is good also
So let me know ?
Oh yeah Peter , Can we borrow the team name if it gets up and running ?
Tee News
Remember them?
Allegedly they have shipped so might even be able to dish them out on the weekend.
No... they are here!
Collect any time from St Leonards or in the city with a days notice. Or on a ride of course 
See here for final payment details: http://nobmob.com/node/9826
Heaphy (NZ) Draft Plan released
Interesting reading about how our cuzzy bro's are managing MTB access to NZ national parks...
Seating (tires)
Jpack, inflate the Nevegal on the 819 rim with a tube inside. This will seat both beads. Carefully remove one bead, and the tube. Put the tubeless valve in, and the dose of latex. Massage the tube to try and reseat the bead again as much as possible, even just getting it behind the safety bead but on the land area will help. Then inflate.
Manly Daily - Make it a waste cycle
Yet more press coverage:
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
I said (yes, this is getting comical):
In theory the landfill site might make a nice riding venue. However, back in 2001 it was scheduled for closure in 2005. I understand that date has since been pushed back to mid-2010 at the earliest - a date hardly likely to be kept as WSN now proposes that an extra 180,000 tonnes of landfill be dumped here. Given the constant slippage in this date how can the community possibly rely on what might happen there?
Slicks for my 29er MTB
Hi Gang, I want to get another set of wheels for my 29er mtb and put a set of slicks on them - I love it so much I dont want to ride my roady anymore!
Any recommendations for a good quality strong set of rims and also good slick tyres?
Also, slightly off topics, I put my Woodford to Glenbrook ride up on www.videotime.com.au for those of you who are interested. 58 mins ride time.
Cheers
Manly Daily - Riders fear bikes ban call
Another interesting article:
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
I replied,
Sorry, but I find Mr Cox's comments hypocritical.
There are many places in National Parks where walkers have carved hundreds of steps into the sandstone. Eg. Giant Stairway (Blue Mountains), from the North of Banry Bay down to the water (Garigal), North end of Warrimoo Track (Ku-ring-gai), etc, etc.
I don't know what damage Mr Cox is talking about, but whatever it is cannot even come close to the above examples.
DECC Advisory committees
What are NPW Regional Advisory committees?National Parks and Wildlife (NPW) Regional Advisory Committees play an important role in the relationship between the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the community. There are 18 regional advisory committees across New South Wales, plus a special committee for Hartley Historic Site.
National Parks Association entrance exam.
(In ref to NPA media release 25 June 2009: REGIONAL PLANNING NEEDED TO KEEP MOUNTAIN BIKING OUT OF NATIONAL PARKS)
Question 1
Bike Stand on T7 special
T7 has their bike stand on special again, for the money these are hard to beat
Anyone shopping @ Wiggle
I have a £5 Wiggle voucher here... not much but I won't be using it so if you're making a Wiggle order you are welcome to it. Expiry is 12 July.
PM me for the code. Sorry - don't bother, already snapped up.
Any takers for a team of up to 4 for the Nowra 6 hour race on July 19?
I'm looking for anyone interested in having a good but not ultra competitive ride in a team of 2 or 3 men/mixed or 4 mixed. Otherwise I'll be going as Solo Mixed. Entry just under $30 a head (+ $15 day licence I imagine)
Merida X-Fusion 6 Hour Enduro - South Coast United Mountainbikers (SCUM)
Sunday, 19 July 2009, 9:00am - 1:00pm
South Coast United Mountainbikers (SCUM) are hosting the Merida x-Fusion 6 Hour Enduro at their Coondoo Road XC track, 15 minutes south of Nowra.