Hi Guys,

Some may skoff at this post as I may be leaving it a bit late but I was wondering as I'm new to XC races, I signed up for the Convict 100km a few months ago and due to the rain on the weekends and a new baby, training has been slightly limiting, done about ten, 40-65km rides in the last 3 months.
Question is what is the minimum single training ride (km/hours)one should do to make the Convict enjoyable.. not looking to compete with the best, just to complete the ride without wishing I was elsewhere..

I stupidly packed my car after riding the Oakes this morning and I left the tyre on the side of the road....

I was parked on Cross street facing East in front of the truck.

Absolutely spewing.

Just finishing up in Ballarat had a great time riding the local trails, which aren’t well sign posted so local knowledge is a must. I can recommend Cyclescape (Trek) and Gove Cycles (Specialized) as great places to get some inside info on the local trail network.

The XC tracks about the place are a work in progress and currently local riders are working on formalising the trails, so don't expect world class groomed trails; however, it's still worth a look if travelling through the area.

So seeing as it is election time, here are a few key government figures publicly stated views on the need for mountain bike facilities.

If you see them on Saturday, buy them a sausage sandwich and ask why it's taken so long to achieve so little when our local members (who are in government) seems to unanimously support more trails...and why they think it's acceptable to destroy some of the few trails that we have to make room for the waste from a private motorway project?

Matt Kean on destroying OMV trails to fill the Hornsby quarry.

2016 seems to have a new thing in the 27.5+ category, what is your opinion the future or just another fad .....

Guys any recommendations as to what to use to clean my calipers?
I have a bit of brake drag and assume the pistons aren't going back all the way.
Want to give them a thorough clean but always wary of contaminating them.
Cheers
Nige

After having a great day out at the Willo last weekend, travelling home, my mate and I started discussing – What really make’s a good event ?

I thought this would also make a good forum topic. With the competition out there amongst the various event promoters and with MTB event attendances reducing, our feedback may provide the opportunity for our event promoters to incorporate some of our comments into upcoming / future events.

To start things off, here are a number of aspects that in my opinion contribute to a good event ?

1. Atmosphere / Environment

Hi all
I am wondering if anyone knows the location of the workshop that the mechanics started up.
They were great at Hornsby Cycles but went out on their own after the shop changed locations. I did get an email at one point early with all the details but didn't record the phone number etc.
So if anyone here does know that would be great.
cheers

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I bought one of the Absolute Black oval chainrings a few months ago and got around to fitting it recently (broke my hand so been off the bike).

See product here on Chain Reaction:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/black-b...

First up, I got the 32 tooth version. This is 34T in the 'power' zone and 30T in the 'weak' zone as you pedal. I normally run a 32T ring.

Hi, This might sound pedantic, but I am looking for a mountain bike photo I can use to promote a weekend away with a ski club.

I did not want to cut and paste from the internet in fear of copyright.

Does anyone have any ideas/photos - Its for a weekend of XC in Jindabyne and Thredbo

Cheers

Andrew

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Hi guys just a question for those of you who have sent a bike interstate.

How did you do it? And roughly how much am i looking at dollar wise?

Im selling a bike and theres someone who wants we to post it to S.A and im having trouble getting a quote.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jono.

WTF!?

http://youtu.be/GzhlDnTv0pc