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Tour News - More EPO Doping (Roadie Warning)
First off, those who aren't interested in the Tour, please refrain from regurgitating the old MTB vs Road debate. No one is forcing you to read this...
Just saw on the news that another rider, Riccardo Ricco aka the Cobra has been booted from the Tour (the 3rd in this year's Tour) and resulted in his team (Saunier Duval) withdrawing from the Tour altogether.
What I don't get is that EPO was/is one of the most widely known drugs in cycling and with the testing becoming almost foolproof, what possesses a pro to go down that road, knowing that everything is at stake?
Building better wheelchairs from Mountain Bikes for the Third World.
Off road designs show the way....and make life in a chair more fun no doubt!
Family-friendly trails near Ourimbah / Central coast?
Do you know of any family-friendly trails near Ourimbah / Central coast area?
I'm planning to take my wife and our 3 boys (7, 10, 11) to a friend's farm near Ourimbah SF / Yarramalong / Dooralong Valley in a week or so...
Any recommendations for any family-friendly (easy) trails near this area?
Anything within an hours drive (e.g. Watagan Mountains) is OK.
A real 100K event
Heres a real 100K event whos in for this one http://foxy1000.com/index.php
only problem is its the weekend after the Angery Doctor
could be on the cards for next year though 
Ride Mars!
You know you're addicted when...
... you see this article and wonder what the riding will be like:
Pilgrimage means bridge is closed for cars - can i ride it?
I was thinking....
With the Pilgrimage to Randwick this Saturday the harbour bridge is shut to cars from 2am till 5pm.
Does anyone know if i can take advantage of this on the bike and ride the main bridge deck. It would be an awesome ride (perhaps take the little lady - i'll be in the good books for sure.)
Anyone else interested in joining us. (I feel a group ride in the works)
NOTE: I promise not to "bar" any pilgrims. I am a reformed MTBer (i have seen the error in my selfish speed-hungry ways)
Gear
Hey, just wondering what a basic kit to take out on rides would be for most people
lights, tubes tools etc.
cheers for the help
jerem
Narrabeen Lake loop - help?
So i'm looking at doing the nice flat Narra Lake loop this weekend with my g/f and possibly other friends.
Now I know the majority of the way around but i'm still a bit unclear on where you go after the Sports Centre....
On exiting the Centre you have to ride along Wakehurst Pky for 'about 500m' in an easterly direction, then take a dirt road to the left somewhere to make your way to the foot bridge over the creek, correct? Is this left turn off Wakehurst Pky in between the two road bridges? Is the course i roughly plotted on the image below about right?
MT Buller or Thredbo
Hi All
Wanting to go on a MTB holiday weekend. tossing up between Mt buller and thredbo.
Has anyone been? which is better?
Anyone into photography?
I'm interested in improving my photography. I bought a new camera a few days ago.
Are any of you guys into photography?
The reason I ask is that I'd love to go on a ride and take pics of riders (and have people take pics of me). Obviously a typical nobmob ride is no place for this - stopping every so often to drag out the camera would not be feasible. Stopping periodically for photography is inconsistent with a flowing, fun ride.
Another nobmob
Would you believe it?
Rather dull and nothing to do with bikes, what's that all about?
For Sale Shimano M181 SPD Mountain Bike Shoes Brand New Size 9.5
For sale 1 brand new pair of Shimano M1811 SPD mountain bike shoes. Size 43 (9.5 mens) only selling because they are too small for me. Brand new in box with labels still on. Never worn.
$95
Features:
• Aggressive outsole from M225
• Replacable Toe-spikes
• Proven M225 buckle style
• Modern technical design
• Cutable straps
• Compatible pedal system: SPD
Pick up from Marsfield or Artarmon
Call Matt 0417656478
Wanted ...Garim GPS device.
Looking for a 2nd hand or Garmin Edge 205 or 305 GPS for recording rides. 
Not worried about HR monitor functions.
PM me if you think you have something I might be interested in.
Cheers
Shane
Australian Masters Games
In case anybody is interested the 2009 Australian Masters Games will be held in Geelong between 20/2/09 to 1/3/09 and feature XC, Enduro and Down Hill, as well as 70 other sports/recreations.
The minimum age is 30 for most sports but can vary and the XC is is raced in You Yangs Regional Park.
Awaba Trail Building
Hey... so HMBA have some trail building pictures from Awaba up:
Map and more info here:
Ourimbah update
I rode Ourimbah XC on Saturday morning. Great ride. It has been shortened quite a bit. Down to about 8kms per lap.
To note - the drop-in before Jurasic Park has been cordoned off.
Chivalrous Scummer
Yes, very chivalrous... one rider pictured here helping out a buddy who'd crashed:
Full story here:
Found Car Keys - Lane Cove National Park
Found a set of Car keys in Lane cove National Park on the afternoon of 13/07. Drop me a line if they are yours
Cheers
Cam
Nobmobbers discover ancient Egyptian artefacts...!
MYSTERIOUS DISCOVERY! The Trail of the Pharaohs...
Don't you love to discover the unexpected on those new rides....
Thanks to guidance by local "coastie" Andrew and (office-bound) Kurt we found ourselves in the deep valleys of Brisbane Water NP.
By means of a late intervention and cryptic descriptions by Kurt (PM'ed 20 minutes before the ride) plus Andrew's excellent hand-drawn maps...we made our way to what was described as the "Secret of the coast"
Bike security
Hi,
I've been thinking about how to keep my bikes secure in the shed that I have in an apartment block. Its just a small shed about 2.5m x 1.8m concrete floor and brick walls.
Great Website for Buying Tyres
Just stumbled accross this website while reading reviews on tyres. The prices are very good (about $45 for Nobby Nic's or Racing Ralph's). The key though is that the delivery charge seems to be a flat rate of EUR30 regardless of the order (which is normally where you get smacked with Jenson etc). www.bike24.net Apologies if this is a well known website!!
Help! I need a helmet cam buddie
Having recently acquired a new 'Hero helmet cam' I quickly realised it makes pretty dull post ride viewing if you're on your own! If anyone fancies doing a couple of laps of the dam at the weekend let me know. I usually do a lap in around 40 mins so I guess I'm about average fitness. I'm originally from the UK and can't wait to send the footage home to show my mates what they're missing in the northern beaches.