sorry about that other post

here are some pictures of my recent accident

Hey everyone,

Get in quick - I am placing a JensonUSA order by the end of TODAY (1st August). Total order so far (5 Nobmobbers) reached $700. The total order must be kept under ~$900 to avoid GST etc.

http://www.jensonusa.com/

Shipping charges are based on the size, weight, and value of the items you select. Typically around 15-20 % of the total - we'll share this proportionally. (unless you order something really big / heavy and it increases the postage dramatically)

Alex, Saint brakes are already good and the new model will be excellent. Hope isn't for everyone and probably suit bike tech geeks better. They are reliable but do require careful set up and attention. I'd steer clear of Hayes even though the higher end models are good. Remember that your HFX Mags are an entry level and OEM product, not top shelf and the design is rather old.

I just emailed this to the taskforce (see Tourism and NSW national parks) and will send hardcopy tomorrow. As they've moved the date there's plenty more time for writing and hope this will encourage others.

The Secretary
Taskforce on Tourism and National Parks
GPO Box 7050
Sydney 2001

July 8 2008

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing in response to your invitation for submissions on the Ministerial Taskforce on Tourism and National Parks in NSW.

Some time ago I was a tourist visiting Sydney and was introduced to a number of National Parks at that time. I now live in Sydney and make much use of urban National Parks in the area, and given the impression left from early visits make it a priority to take any out of town or overseas visitor to any parks I can. In addition to this when planning short breaks I will often include a visit to National Parks further afield, once again becoming a tourist visitor to these places.

From experience described above there are a few points that I believe should help visitation as part of your plan. These points are summarised first, then explained more fully after, I hope this aids your reporting processes.

So, to summarise:

• Better general promotion both on-line and in popular tourist spots.
• Examples of activities/suggested itineraries to draw visitors into parks.
• No visitor centres in remote locations – only the bare essentials, probably staff free.
• Public transport infrastructure to urban National Parks.
• No motorised activities.
• Equality of walking and cycling access on all trails.
• Update the cycling policy and make it more consistent across all parks.
• Better planning of tracks & trails.
• Return single track alongside existing one way firetrails.

Cycling on TV: BMX riders vs Fiat 500 [Top Gear] SBS 7:30 tonight

Spoiler alert:

http://youtu.be/MhqoRMcZuJk

Rgds Hans

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Happiness is a warm shock...

Someone just posted this to MTB-OZ - shame most of us are ugly old buggers, but maybe there are some younger, prettier NoBMoBers out there?

Casting for Male Cyclists and Female Athletes for a PowerAde Print Campaign. i4 Casting is currently casting for a PowerAde Print Campaign, that will shoot in Sydney and are looking for Advanced Male Cyclists/Mountain Bikers and Fit and Healthy Female athletes.

This is a professional job and will be well paid.

Role: 2 X MALE CYCLISTS/MOUNTAIN BIKERS: 18-30 Years Old. Good cyclist. Shot will possibly be on rough terrain.

Hey Everyone,

I need to place a Chain Reaction Cycles order by the end of the day on the 29th. My order only reaches $250 and I need another $325 in order to qualify for free shipping the total order must be kept under ~$900 to avoid GST etc. (yay for tubeless)

If you would like to place an order please send me the details along with the hyperlink to the product page, quantity and/or size.

Cheers.

Andrew

From sunny blue sky to snow & hail in 30 mins!

So we got back from a great sunny ride in Terrey Hills...(joined by Graham, Harry, Chris and the young guns Benji, Xavier and Nick)....

Weather was nice and sunny for most of the ride...with just a bit of light sprinkle on the way back to the car...but there were ominous clouds hanging over the eastern horizon....

To our shock we encountered what looked like snow on the way home on Forest Way...

And on arriving home, the street scenes were more like Whistler, not the leafy North Shore:

I Have decided to invest in some dedicated eyewear for cycling.
Would ideally like swappable lenses for night / day riding (protection vs shrubbery etc at night)
I'm a glasses person, NOT a contact lens person, and not suitable for laser surgery.
This means, I think, that I am limited to sunnies with Rx inserts behind the main lenses.

Any advice / recommendations?

What's a good bike for me?

Hey guys.
I've just started to get into riding a bit more, and I wanted to get a new bike. I'm looking for a mountain bike that will be used mainly on-road but will do a nice job as a trek bike.

I ride around fairlight/manly mostly (although I've only just started doing it regularly), so I want something that will feel good to ride during medium to long trips anywhere around the northern beaches.

I'm just on the border of 5"9 and 6 foot, and there should be some room to grow (I turned 16 last month).

its been raining hard over night in the east. Any news of the weather over western sydney for this weekends race? I recon its gonna be a mud bath and ive got 8 hours of it!

its that time of the year (rates notice came in the mail today)just wondering if anybody was interested in swapping a warringah council parking sticker for a pittwater one pm me if anyones keen