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How to get from the Lennox Bridge to the quarry lookout
I wondered if the editors of this website could add ride from Lennox Bridge to the Quarry Lookout its only a 15 minute ride from the bridge and the lookout is scenic.I tried this short extract that might need working on.
Bottomless Tokens
Just wondering what peoples experiences with bottomless tokens have been like. For those who may not be familiar with bottomless tokens take a look at this: https://www.sram.com/rockshox/technologies/botto...
I've been riding around with the standard factory installation of two tokens in my Pike (140mm travel), however, I removed one before today's ride and was very pleased with the results. Running the same PSI I found there was an improvement in small bump compliance and overall plushness.
Urban Polaris 2017
Hiya,
looking for a rider to do Urban Polaris event with at the end of April -http://urbanpolaris.com.au/
It's a low-key 7 hour bike orienteering event in and around Canberra with teams of two where you choose checkpoints from a list issued on the day. Can do between 100- 200 km on the day depending on choices & number of arguments/lost time 
My normal riding is commute/st ives trails and once a year Full Fling that I do in 7-8 hours depending on weather and number of weetbix.
Yackandandah
Def worth a look, I rode the Red Loop today and it's a lot of fun, will be coming back next month to ride the rest of it.
Bright - Loop 8 Hero
Just rode the Hero downhill track at Mystic Mountain Bright, awesome, best downhill run I've ridden in ages:)
Specialized Carve Pro Frame Warranty Rejected
Hiya,
I have a 6 years old Specialized Carve Pro, which I took into me local bike shop (the same bike shop I purchased it from) to report a crack in the Frame Chain Stay. The bike was assessed by Specialized and I have been informed that my warranty claim has been rejected.
Calling GIS Professionals
Trail advocacy help! Calling GIS professionals
Hey all, at TrailCare we are looking to build a detailed map of trails in Northern Sydney.
Hoping to find someone who can help:
-with raster to vector conversion of tile images to CAD lines. We can provide a converter.
-scaling and coordinate conversion of vectors into GDA/MGA zone 56
-assembling the tiles in ArcView GIS or similar to output to standard files such as *.shp.
-export of GIS layer to Google Earth
Thank you to Dave, Tristan and Sam for bouncing ideas with me so far.
Regards
TrailCare
Fantasy Enduro - Online Fantasy game for Enduro World Series
I wasn't really sure what category to use - but Events seemed somewhat related?
Hi Guys
I recently launched Fantasy Enduro www.fantasyenduro.com an online fantasy game following the Enduro World Series. If you follow the EWS then I reckon you'll probably enjoy playing Fantasy Enduro.
Its, free and easy to play. Theres no salary caps, reserves benches or trading windows - I've dumped all the "football fantasy" stuff and kept it more related to MTBing.
Round 1 is this week and the first lockout is Saturday Evening.
Gloves
During the last 3 months I have gone through three sets of gloves. What do you recommend to buy for trail riding with gel inside so you don't get pins and needles.
Gloves
During the last 3 months I have gone through three sets of gloves. What do you recommend to buy for trail riding with gel inside so you don't get pins and needles.
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FOX Servicing
These days local bike shops can replace seals on FOX shocks & forks but that's it. Anything else needs to be done by the importer Sola Sports.
A couple of weeks ago I was at my local bike shop, Velocipede at Parramatta, and told them my shock needed to go to Sola and asked what the quickest turnaround would be as I've heard nightmare stories of delays and every day my shock is away is a day I can't ride...
Zig Zag Railway at Knapsack Bridge Track to Glenbrook Raaf Base
Hi Everyone,
I have been recently exploring the Knapsack downhill track and found the bottom of it after setting off from Penrith to the GWH to Mitchell Pass on my mountain bike. I was hoping to find a track to the RAAF base so I could get to Glenbrrok. Does anyone know a better way to get to the RAAF base?
Karen
Zig Zag Railway at Knapsack Bridge Track to Glenbrook Raaf Base
Hi Everyone,
I have been recently exploring the Knapsack downhill track and found the bottom of it after setting off from Penrith to the GWH to Mitchell Pass on my mountain bike. I was hoping to find a track to the RAAF base so I could get to Glenbrrok. Does anyone know a better way to get to the RAAF base?
Karen
Big climbs / descents
I recently drove across the Barrington Tops from Gloucester to Scone. On the Scone side is a magnificent bit of farm road dropping over 800m down to Moonan Flat in just over 11 kms. Had a look at Strava and the climb is in there as a segment with a 7% average gradient and a ridiculous KOM time (from my perspective anyway). There is an even longer version continuing on up to Polblue picnic area in the NP which takes the distance up to 21 km and elevation up to 1060m at an average of 5%. The NP section is a fairly rocky road base where a smooth line might be hard to find.
Andos, bedford ck
Wondering if anyone been down on the Andos since the rains and have an idea if bedford ck is ok.
I might head down there tomorrow and thought I better check...
ta
Hassans Walls Plan of Management. Draft Plan of Management now open for pulic comment
as per title
I haven't had as chance to read it all yet but a quick skim seems pretty positive
Of what I picked up so far as mountain bikes go
Good points:
They did away with the one way road idea.
Pony express trail to stay
Recreational trail management system recommended
Points of caution:
Rezoning a portion from community use to bushland. I'm not sure what impact that will have, I need to read it closer.
Rear tyre almost rolling off rim.
I'm having problems with rear tyres coming close to rolling off the rim on my 27.5 Anthem.
I'm running Stans Arch EX rims, and used to run a snakeskin Racing Ralph 2.25, but due to this problem I've recently changed to an Ardent EXO TR 2.25 on the rear.
During high grip hard cornering off the brakes, the tyre rolls to the point where it is about to burp, but doesn't burp. All grip is lost for a second or so.
It happens most rides, tyre pressure is always between 30 to 35psi, running tubeless with stans sealant.
Any ideas?
More pressure?
Wider rim?
Cheers.
Wet weather trails
Wondering where to ride tomorrow given wet weather - any good fire trails in the North? Or thinking Gahnia and Serrata might be OK as I recall they are all rock?
The Future of OMV - Hornsby Council Stakeholder Meeting
Last night (Thursday), 7 other mountain bikers and I met with several Hornsby Councillors as part of the latter's consultation process of the future of Hornsby Park and how the land could be best used for.
So, what’s going on?
3rd Rider wanted for 7hr at Glenrock
Hey all,
We're chasing a 3rd rider for the RockyTrail 7hr at Glenrock in a couple of weeks.
We'll be looking to go pretty quick and are looking for someone at a similar level, but also just there for fun and to have a good race. If you're keen to have a crack, let me know.
If we can't find anyone, we'll probably just stick with pairs and see how we go.
Ian
Canberra Centenary Trail
I'm going to be riding the Canberra Centenary Trail mid next month, exact date TBA. If anyone is interested in joining me please let me know and what dates suit.
Here's a link to trail info: http://www.environment.act.gov.au/parks-conserva...
I'll be departing from the Tuggeranong end of the trail.
Cheers
Next outdoor adventure
Hi fellow Nobmobbers. I came across this the other day and if any of you out there are in pursuit of further outdoor activities then this might be your cup of tea. Looks like some pretty interesting, limit pushing type of stuff out there
Port to Port MTB Stage Race - Entry giveaway here!
Entries now closed!
Win a complimentary ride entry into the 2017 Port to Port MTB race, May 25 - 28, valued at $440!
Port to Port MTB is one of the nation’s premium MTB stage races. A chance to experience some of the incredible tracks and trails we have in our backyard. OK - well, Newcastle's backyard, but it's not that far
The kind folks at Port to Port MTB Stage Race have given us a complimentary entry into this year's event to do with as we please.
While they suggest this could be auctioned off or used personally by an admin fairy I thought a more appropriate use would be to simply offer this entry to the community in a lottery.
If you would like to take part in this lottery simply comment (once or more, but multiple comments will not increase your chance of winning) on this thread before midnight on Sunday 23 April 2017 (AEST). The winner will be chosen at random the following day to give them plenty of time to register. NB: public registrations close May 23 so if you don't win but will still like to enter there's plenty of chance to do so.
NB: This is a multi-day MTB stage race. Please be sure you are able to complete the course and are able to meet other logistical requirements (transport, accommodation, meals and other incidentals are NOT included) before entering.
See the attached Ts&Cs from the event organiser.
... and good luck! 
Erskin ridge FT gpx
Hi All,
Been out riding Tableland road and saw this 30km offshoot near the end: Erskin ridge FT, goes all the way to Warragamba. Would love to see the elevation profile. I'm guessing - especially with all that corrugation on Tableland - it'd be a pretty huge day of approx 90km...
Anyway, just thinking..., if you have a gpx, pls share!
Thanks a bunch!
The Last Mont
After a late rush toward the entry system last week, we are happy to confirm the The Mont 24 Hour MTB Race is on for 2017. We have however decided that this will be the final Mont 24.
We want to see this iconic event out in fine style and in fine company (Yours). Join us! If you missed cut-off for entries, you are able to enter for one more week.
Ride the Kow in 2017! ENTER HERE https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.a...