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Thank You!
Big thanks for some great riding over the weekend!
Great job in building out all these trails. Special thanks to Mel, Sarah, Scott, Matt, John, and Grant for showing me around.
Please let me know when you come down to Sydney and we'll organise something.
We'll be back to Orange, too!
Cheers,
Volker
She'll be right! Erm, maybe not...
I noticed over the last week the front Racing Ralph TLR seems to have developed a slow leak. So I pumped it up yesterday ready for today's ride, but it had lost a little bit of air by this morning. I figured that since it was six months since they were put on, maybe it just needed more sealant.
Didn't want to stop to put it in, figured she'll be right for a few hours and I'd catch up with it when I got back.
Gravey
So with Jared graves winning the national xco at radaliade today. Dominating the World Cup gravity enduro in 2014 and being at the sharp end if the dh world for so long surely the peeps at CA who failed to recognise him in the cyclists of the year awards last year need to rethink their criteria.
Cromer Heights/Red Hill Trail under threat
Cromer Heights/Red Hill Trail under threat due to new development proposal from Cromer Golf Club, 45 houses to be developed. Please visit http://yoursaywarringah.com.au/PPcromergolfclub to make an online submission against the proposal. Every submission counts - the council considers submissions from residents other than warringah as well.
Dead line is 24th of January 14. Please help us to save our beautiful bush land for recreational purposes and to save endangered species. Thanks.Re
Mavic slr people's thoughts
Thinking of buying a set for this years races for my 29er any comments would be great before I take the plunge
Gopro set up
Wondering how people have set their gopros up to record footage .I got a hero 3 silver for Christmas of the wife and while its great seeing the ride footage when I compare it to footage on YouTube it's no we're near as good .Thinking we have the settings wrong just seems to fast when watching back and to wide any help would be great
Thanks
Duncan
Bike Bag Dude - Bike Bags
I had a chance to meet up with the people from Bike Bag Dude, Kedan and Katherine, today. I think they make and sell great products so if you are looking for a purpose built or custom made bag for your bike check them out.
Places That Rock
Sorry if this has been posted already. A friend put me onto the AMB magazine giving a brief intro to 50 Places That Rock around Australia. What a hard decision it must have been selecting the 50 that were included, but Manly Dam is included with the 2 other Sydney trails. My other favourite spot, Kiwarrack, where I just spent 3 fantastic 3 days, is also included. Its a great magazine and if you're looking for places to ride, the magazine is a great place to start then perhaps do more of your own research.
Bush Fire Advice
The recent fires in a popular riding area of the Perth Hills have highlighted the potential risk to mountain bikers. Bushfires occur every year in Western Australia. Safe mountain biking means planning for bushfire emergencies before leaving home.
Avoid riding in the bush on days of severe, extreme or catastrophic fire danger or if there is smoke or fire in the area. You can check the Fire Danger Ratings on the Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) website:
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/firedangerratings
In the event that you are caught in a bushfire:
Mowbray Park Farm track official opening tomorrow (Saturday 18th) - family friendly rides ahead?
Just a reminder for those who might have missed the Mowbray Park Farm track official opening calendar entry.
Enjoy the heat? Why not go and check out this new trail to the South of Sydney (near Picton) this weekend? For those that don't, might be worth a visit at another time?
The site looks like a pretty promising option for riders who may feel guilty about leaving the family at home while they indulge in the pleasures of MTB. There appear to be a tonne of family friendly activities for the significant other & kids. Kudos for the initiative guys!
All the details are on the calendar page linked above. Note club membership requirements before planning your trip!
Signed up for the Punishment
Thanks to those who offered advice and encouragement about signing up for my first 100km event - I've now committed to the CP100!
Can anyone offer any advice on nutrition? I've never really gone far beyond stuffing an energy bar into my jersey pocket before heading out for a reasonable ride. What would you recommend for a 100km race - bars/gels and how frequent?
Bottle cage
Guys, I am looking for suggestions for a quality side entry bottle cage that will hold a bottle over the rough stuff. Any comments / suggestions welcomed.
Cheers
No riding pony express this weekend 17-18-19 jan
Hi guy pony club have a big camp/comp this week end and have asked that no one rides pony express this weekend.
So if you can spread the word that would be great.
Bit hot anyway but if you are riding try one of the other trails.
Thanks.
Carbon or Ti seatpost?
I've got a mate whose deciding between a carbon or ti seatpost for a new steel hardtail (http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/soul). Any advice, recommendations or tips for young players? What about longevity of carbon? I've always used Thomson aluminium, so don't know how to advise him.
Old Man Valley Stage 2 coming soon.
Apologies if this has been posted already.
http://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/trails-old-...
From Dirt Art (the trail builders).
Help - dropping chain
Hi there,
Last few rides my chain has been dropping from the middle chainring when I'm riding a rocky downhill section. I wasn't trying to change gears or even pedalling. Gear in the rear may be in the smallest 3 cogs. Other then that it seems to shift ok. What could be the reason for the chain dropping? worn chainring? checked the chain with a measuring thing and seems ok. Chain was changed maybe a year ago along with the inner chainring and cassette. haven't had any problem with the drive train till now.
Surly Fat Bike
I think I want a Surly Pugsly or Moonlander, who has experience with these bikes and wants to share? I have a Rat Ride and love it, also a 1x1 frame gathering dust that has a pile of parts lying around it that need bolting on (standard 29 rims).
2014 Absa Cape Epic - The Journey Begins
2014 Absa Cape Epic - The Journey Begins
See below the first stanza of the SXC Racing blog. We are hoping to give some insight into our training and preparation leading up to the 2014 Absa Cape Epic, followed by day by day updates from the race itself.
I hope you can share in our experiences, and join us on the journey.
What bike to look for
My wife and I have just started on the basic MTb track at Hornsby track
We have basic trek bikes with fork suspension only
We are looking for help on what bike to upgrade to that will be ok to use on the intermediate and advanced tracks
What budget should we be looking at for something decent
Cheers Jason
In Orange 17-19 of January
Hi All,
I'll be in Orange for a long weekend from the 17-19 of January. Sounds like there is some great XC riding around Orange and I should bring my bike along.
Anybody local up for some rides Friday, Saturday and/ or Sunday morning? I can try to find my way around with GPS, but I guess it would be much nicer (and saver) with somebody local to show me the trails.
Please let me know.
Cheers,
Volker
Lost rear blinking Light on Centre, Duck OR Perim
Hi,
Lost my favourite rear blinking safety light this morning - could be on Duck, Centre or Perim at Terry Hills - Great if someone sees it
Second set of wheels
Hi all,
bit of a newbie question here. I want to get a second set of wheels which I can put some slicks on for commuting, was thinking either shimano MT55 or Mavic Crossride (any recommendations?). Wondering what I actually need to get along with the wheels, from what I can figure I need the wheels, disc rotors and a 9 speed cassette (riding a Trek Fuel ex9.5), is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks all!
Ben
manly dam on 29er
i was recently in sydney and decided to hire a bike and ride manly dam, to my dissapointment the lbs told me they only had a 29er, this will be a waste of money i thought, but may as well give it a go...
Bike plates for your car
In case peps here don't realise
Every Xmas hols love the variations of number plates you see. Some cardboard, some have taken the time to go to Bunnings buy stick on letters and numbers and place em on a board - all illegal if you didn't know.
Saw a CX9 in StIves nice bikes looking like they just came back from a ride in Terry hills - no plate at all. Bad news big fine for all of the above if you don't know - sad and sorry tales here.
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