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Rock n Road
Anyone riding the rock and road in Rydal at the weekend and got a heads up on trail conditions?
3 Ring Circus
So there 74 days until the 3 Ring Circus which will be Race #2 for CC.
Race/event 1 was a 4hr at Ourimbah last year just 3 weeks after getting a MTB and needless to say the single track scared the living Sh1t out of me.
After a year on the MTB I definitely feel more comfortable on it, but just what's in store at the 3 Ring? lap 1 says "fire road", and the other say a combination. Then there is "the wall" - any comments on how steep and how long?
I like the idea of it not being a multi lap event so the need to get passed and the related stress wont be there.
National Marathon Champs
Its always soooo badly advertised when compared to the 'big' events like Convict or The Fling, but I thought those that didnt already know would be interested to learn that this weekend is the National Marathon Champs in Derby, Tasmania, on the brand spanking new trails out there (which are already being talked about as the best in Australia).
As you would expect, lots of big names, and strong legs will on the start-line, and I have no doubt it will be a massively hard race.
Garmin 705 firmware
Does anyone have any older firmware for a Garmin 705 GPS? I've had nothing but issues with the latest two releases, and Gamin have removed the older versions from their website.
I'm looking for version 3.1
Cheers
EDIT: All good, I've managed to find it elsewhere.
Manly Daily Story on Moon Rock
Mountain bikers damage Aboriginal carvings and bushland at Oxford Falls
My first reaction is to blow up at the stupidity of the people who have built these jumps and ramps on Moon Rock, however I wanted to ask if anyone knows if these structures are actually at Moon Rock or have they taken photos from around the area?
Rotorua accomodation
Anyone recommend somewhere to stay for about eight blokes near the trails, for early next year?
Cheers.
Interval training in the front yard
Life's too short to be bored
Is there anybody out there
That has ridden Muppets over the weekend?
muddy as hell and ride the roadie or not to bad ??
pommygit.
Awaba Track open again?
Hi guys
I was planning to head over to Awaba for a ride on Sunday, however I'm not sure if the track has been re-open or not.
Any feedback would be much appreciated since I come from Dungog and don't want to arrive and find it to be closed.
Regards
Wolf
The weekly recurring question
I'll post the weekly recurring question this week.
Anywhere dry enough in the Sydney vicinity to get some dirt on my rubber this weekend?
Any up to date local track status report will be most welcomed.
Cheers,
Staffan
Skills Drills
Some really good stuff to practice here. I do some of it, but here's some more fun stuff to try
New Mt Kiera Bike Park?
Help support the locals down there to make it happen and complete this survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B65JRWY
Be sure to add freeride or slopestyle in the 'other' box if thats your thing.
convert 29er to 27.5?
im just after peoples thoughts of converting a 29er in to a 27.5? would it work or would the 29er frame be to big for the 27.5 rims? and would it look stupid?
i just dont want to spend the money on a new bike.
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Pike customised to shorter travel
Has anyone tried this or have thoughts on whether it's worthwhile? I'm not talking volume reducer tokens that just change the spring curve, but an actual change in travel length.
I'm riding a 120 revelation RL at the mo and it doesn't have enough chutzpah for my kind of Sydney riding. Opinions welcome
Welby or Wingello?
Hey there; has anybody ridden lately or happen to know the condition of the trails at either Welby or Wingello? Thinking of hitting them up on Sunday.
Cheers!
Anyone riding tomorrow 7th?
I know its a school day but does anyone want to get a ride in tomorrow?
Im thinking to check out oxford falls or old mans valley but open to anything really if it means not going solo!
anywhere rideable up the coast atm
Anyone up the Coast able to comment on weather any of the trails up there would be rideable by the weekend?? I.e Ourimbah,Glenrock,Awaba. I turned up to Ourimbah two weeks ago to find trees down across nearly the entire track, devastated! It's got to be one of the best xc course's close to Sydney but it looked like it was going to need a fair bit of tlc to get up and running again.
Shimano M8000 XT 1x11
Shimano have just done a media day and the first reviews are starting to come out. Hopefully the release date of August is wrong as I'd love to put this on my new bike build.
Going by the prices in this article and converting to A$ the full groupset excluding wheels, FD and front shifter comes to $1472.
Awaba
Yet to visit Awaba and keen to know if it is more like Mt Stromlo in Canberra or Kowen Forest just out of Canberra - Thanks in advance for any members able to give me the tip.
Woodford Oaks closure- 4th May- 1st June,2015, Monday to Friday
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service wish to advise:
The Woodford Oaks Fire Trail
Is CLOSED for essential roadworks from 4th May to 1st June 2015.
This closure is effective Monday to Friday.
However, the Fire Trail is OPEN on Saturday’s and Sunday’s during this period.
The Woodford Oaks Fire Trail is closed for essential fire trail roadworks that involve heavy plant and machinery. This closure includes vehicles, cyclists and walkers.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Hawkesbury, Area Manager, NPWS
Central West NSW info needed- Kincross, Geurie (Bald Hill), Mudgee (The Common)
A bit of a 'me time' tour 
, so I'll be on my own and mostly during the week
So wondering if these trails are easy to find my way around
I don't have GPS or a great sense of direction
I believe Kincross is well sign posted
Not sure about the others
Any tips or info on these 3 (+ any others I may have missed) much appreciated
Also if there's any good arvo walk options between Orange, Dubbo, Mudgee
Maintenance at Bantry Bay - Gahnia and Serrata closed midweek
From the MWMTB FB page:
"Heads up and spread the word!
NPWS will be completing additional rock armouring, construction of additional drainage structures and minor track re-alignment works to Garigal National Park - Serrata and Gahnia mountain bike tracks from Wednesday 6th May to Friday 5th June 2015.
So that the works are completed in a timely manner and to ensure the safety of the contractors, and the public. Serrata and Gahnia MTB tracks will be closed to the public Monday to Friday for the periods as tabled below.
Date
Description of activity
Track closure
Wednesday 6th May
New to Sydney
Hi, just arrived in Sydney and looking for trails to ride and hopefully meet some people to ride with!
Currently in Manly but Ive got a van so can travel.
I know the weathers pants at the mo so theres not a great deal of riding to be had but Im always up for joining in inspecting/clearing trails or just going for a pedal along the cycle paths!
Im here on holiday so any day of the week works for me!