A few disclaimers before we start. I'm no cinematographer/videographer and I've not reviewed a camera before so be nice if I've missed anything. I'll drop a few links in amongst the text in the next part of the review where you can find much more info than I could ever hope to provide. If you have a question just ask and I'll answer as best I can.

Over the years I have noticed a few things - Lots of women now out enjoying riding especially on the road which is great and an air of conservatism from other MTB'ers on the trails.

As we all know, riding at the Dam when the trail is wet is frowned upon. Some work has been done to weather proof the trail in some locations, although there is still a long way to go.

This has been proposed as an interim solution.

Personally, I think we need a few more jumps and technical obstacles, and probably some mangroves to replicate that singletrack feeling, but I reckon it has promise. Not so keen on the rubber suit thing though. We get enough stick from the motoring public for wearing lycra.

http://youtu.be/yLboyOqi6R8

The Upper Mountains Trail Beside Rail advocacy was commenced by me in 1998 and I have been committed to ever since. The original group were some firies from Katoomba and some climbers from Blackheath, as well as Kevin from the old bike store in Katoomba. Back then we managed to get it into the council's original bike plan, after collecting 1000 signatures on a petition, and they have managed to get Greenway funding for feasibility studies and engineering survey projects since then. Lis Bastion and Richard Delaney were involved for a short period of time in the mid 2000’s .

Rode in the park today. Noticed lots of prep going on. Found out this is on: http://kathmanduadventure.com.au/event-entry/

Checked the national parks and they list most areas as closed...

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/blue-mountai...

G'day fellow nobmobbers I finished a guided tour of The Haute Route (The High Route) through the Alps, from Chamonix to Zermatt at the weekend and am only coming up for air now. Here's a link to my blog and a write up of the events, plus other thrills and spills...

http://man-and-bike.tumblr.com

I hope the Sydney weather is holding out for all of you and you're getting some rides in!

From SNORC president, may be worth getting involved in for the new opening of Old Man's Valley. May be worthwhile to think about volunteering, particularly for those who have regularly competed but have yet to be at the "other side" of the race.

"Hi Guys,

This little but broad group email is to kick off a bit of discussion and idea gathering for an upcoming event.

Commonwealth games
Currently women's Mtb is live right now.
Men's from 11pm tonight!
Go Aussies!

Rode red hill today and to my dismay, witnessed what appears to be a freeway being built along the main trail. I can only assume that it has finally been earmarked for development and will be a housing estate in 12 months time.

Does anybody have any more information?

Just finished riding the Centenary Trail, my wife and I decided to do it over two days, did the Southern end first, rode about 92KM. Track is good, great variation and signage wasn't too bad. The best of the Southern single track is from Kambah Pools to Tuggeranong, however, flow is spoilt somewhat by the number of gates you have to lift your bike over.

Rode the Northern section today, rode about 60km, lots of single track from Mulligans Flat to Hall, plenty of climbing too, the ride up One Tree Hill got the legs working. There weren't as many locked gates up North.

My current trail bike is an Ibis Mojo HD 26. 160mm front and rear.

On the front is a Fox 34 talas 120-160, and most the time around Kalamunda I use the 120mm setting.
I've never been thrilled with the Fox, especially after replacing the rear with a cane creek, and after hearing good things about it, I've been thinking about putting a 160mm Pike on the front for a long time.

For the KC, what do you guys think about running 160mm the whole time (as the Pike isn't height adjustable)?

Is there any such events coming up in the next months?

Specialized 'Test the Best' seems to off for a few months

I remember seeing a Trek test day at Manly Dam. But can find anything online.

What about other brands or shops?
Love to try a Scott or Canondale.