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Oxford Falls DH riders meeting
This relates to the use and abuse of the OF DH track and the ongoing dispute with neighbors and removal of
timber structures and the future of this riding area.
SATURDAY 10 am
Details here on farkin.net
6 days of awesome mountain bike stage racing from the roof of Australia to the surf...
The BMC Mountains To Beach Stage Race (add this to your calendar...)
The BMC Mountains To Beach - 6 days of awesome mountain bike stage racing from the roof of Australia to the surf
Imagine a week of mountain biking, a week of racing, that will take you from the highest mountains in Australia, across snowgum lined plains, down along rainforest lined creeks and out to finish with your wheels in the sand and surf. Snaking singletrack, ‘wind through the helmet’ downhills, challenging uphills and some of the most varied scenery you could want.
Mountain Biker to appeal Olympic non-selection
[Ed. please do not cut/paste copyright content onto this site!]
See here for the story:
http://news.theage.com.au/sport/biker-to-appeal-...
Best tyres for the dam?
Hi folks,
I currently have tried a mix of ignitors, high rollers, fat slicks (my commuter, don't ask), wierwolfs ... and I'm not happy with any of them. I'm going to run the dam more regularly and may as well set my bike up or it specifically.
Can you friendly regulars give me your favourite tyre choice? Including front/rear pref if you have one?
Many thanks,
Ric
Dangers of 24hr racing
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/she-whispered-b...
Well fortunately we don't have the same problems in the upcoming 24hr at Stromlo!
Andos+Oaks 6th July
Hi there
I'm looking to do a largish ride over the weekend of 5th-6th July. Was thinking of Andos+Oaks or perhaps Wisemans ferry. There is supposed to be some single track along here as well I think so I'm keen to hear about that too.
Anyone keen?
A dilemma?
I have a conundrum.
If I ever had the moolah, as a 6ft 7 bloke, where could I find a full suspension bike?
The answer might be here: http://www.zinncycles.com/gallery1.aspx
The time could be right - 1 Aussie $ to 96 US cents.
I could get 29 inch wheels.
They could build a Rohloff friendly frame for me.
I would be in heaven.
The question is - how do I sell this to 'er indoors?
State the obvious...
Check out these forks:
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/FOFKFN840
In the features:
Not V-Brake compatible
LOL...
... maybe it's just been a hard day? 
CPSC Certification
Hi
I have a Bell sweep r.
It is CPSC Certified.
Can I race with this in Australia or do I have to get a new helmet?
Thanks
Hugo
Torpedo7 voucher
I received a voucher from torpedo 7 with my last order. It's for 20 dollars off orders over 100 dollars. It expires on the 15th of July.
I'll reply to the first person who posts in this thread asking for it, and will give you the voucher code.
BBC article: Mountain biking 'worth millions'
Mountain biking 'worth millions'
A mountain biking project in southern Scotland has been credited with generating £9m annual visitor income and more than 200 new jobs. The 7stanes scheme covering Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders was first set up six years ago. A survey commissioned by Forestry Commission Scotland shows visitor numbers have now hit 400,000-a-year.
Environment Minister Mike Russell said the area had become a "world class mountain biking destination".
Does anyone want this pair of shoes for cheap?
Does any one want this pair of shoes for cheap? ? $30.
Any size from 38-47 except 45 and 46.
I just want a pair of pedals but they only sell the combo of the shoes above and the pedals i'd like.
Please PM me before 3 pm today if interested.
Tien.
Forks need a service
Alright boys and girls with far greater knowledge than I,
I need to get my forks serviced (reba race 29er) but i want to make sure they are in good hands and that they understand fork setup as well. Sowhere would i find such a workshop? what sort of cost should i be expecting?
Is DIY an option or should i just take it to a bike shop that knows what they are doing?
Cheers
gazzas nightmare revisited in mag format
there is a frame by frame photo of someone stacking in a very similar manner to gazza at stromlo on, i believe, the same jump, in the new issue of revolution..might make you cringe gaz, just thought id share!
National Parks and tourism
Based on the call for comment Rob posted here http://nobmob.com/node/5487
Below is my submission
The Secretary
Task Force on Tourism and National Parks
GPO Box 7050
Sydney 2001
Dear Sir
As a keen park visitor and avid cyclist I read with interest the
recent report into park usage and am pleased a task force has been set
up to help encourage an increase in sustainable tourism use.
A major limit to my visitation, and that of many other cyclists, is
the severely restricted access of cycling on trails with in National
parks.
Manly Dam .... has anyone been there over the last few days?
I am keen to go for a lap tomorrow morning but not if it is a swamp!
$h!tbox
For your next wilderness trip?
http://www.thebrowncorporation.com/
Oh, I see they have a returns policy, that could be interesting for them! 
Tourism and NSW national parks
Some rather exciting news that could mean better access to NSW National Parks may be forthcoming in the future.
The NSW Government's State Plan seeks to increase visitation to our national parks, and reserves by 20 per cent by 2016. To meet this target it is vital that we provide high quality and diverse visitor experiences and promote these special places effectively, while ensuring the protection of their conservation values.
...
Submissions are invited from interested individuals and organisations on tourism and national parks. Written submissions are invited, and should be lodged by close of business Monday 29 August 2008.
Yes - I know - August 29 this year is not a Monday, they must mean the Friday that week.
The addresses for submission are on the page this was taken from here:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/commercial/tou...
Any suggestions about what needs to be said in response? If you do write can you please post about it in the Action I've Taken forum.
Yellowmundee GP Entry Code
As advised, entries for the Yellowmundee GP will open next week.
NoBMoB members who enter before August 17 will be able to use the code NOBMOB10P to receive 10% discount on entry.
Enjoy 
New NSWMTB Trail Advocacy List
The good folk over at NSWMTB are getting organised. They are trying to co-ordinate advocacy actions at state level and to this end setup a Wiki a while back, and now a mailing list.
I believe the plan is that the mailing list will be low volume for announcements and organising action when it needs to be taken. If you don't want to miss a chance to help advocacy campaigns it's probably a good plan to join this list.
There's a link to the list top of their Wiki, here:
sram x9 jockey wheels?
i remember someone had got some sram x9 jockey wheels round here before that was discussing them..ive destroyed one of mine does anyone know where to replace them without resorting to crc or other such internationals?
Welcome from your local member
This is partly off topic, but I recently became a citizen and today received an introductory letter from the local state member.
Of course this is just spam that they send out to everyone, but I took it as an opportunity.
I replied in thanks for the welcome. Then pointed out a few things that were on my mind. Supporting a renewable and sustainable lifestyle for all is required. Less dependence on the car, better public transport, more and proper cycle lanes, more access to public lands for recreation, etc, etc.