As you might have seen, our maps now allow for POIs (points of information) to be added and I've put in a few to try and show the way.

Was going to mark the information, toilets and car park at the bottom of the oaks. You know - by the gate on Bruce Road.

However, can anyone please tell me - do you have to pay to use this car park?

The NPWS sign I can see on street view shows parking, toilets and information. I assume there is a tap here too for water, but does anyone have any idea of where to find it? Is there also a picnic area here?

Just a post to see how the Bmorcians are faring after yesterdays awful conditions. I know of at least 1 person who lost their home in Springwood. (Not a bmorcer) I'm sure there will be others. Take care everyone.

Any recommendations for a good indoor turbo trainer?

I managed to get fitter the other year by spinning etc but my own trainer is lousy, it's noisy & doesn't feel anything like real riding.
I am after a trainer that will accommodate 26" to 700c wheels, is quiet & gives a realistic load rather than a simple brake type resistance that stops the wheel dead as soon as the pedalling effort is reduced.

I'd rather be in the hills but distance & time is prohibitive.

Any advice welcome, cheers.

Hi guys,

I currently ride a carbon fibre LOOK 996 and am having some mechanical/ frame issues. After repairing a knock that had developed in one of the rear pivot points, it has now developed a severe creaking sound from what appears to be near the bottom bracket. Dad's a mechanical engineer by trade and we've had the entire back of the bike off with all bearings been replaced and even with the fitting of a higher spec bottom bracket. It primarily becomes vocal whilst pedalling, and very slightly when the rear suspension is under load.

I want to buy a GPS system for my husband and my mind is just spinning with all the options out there - I'm looking for recommendations. He already has a bike computer tracking his time and distance - so he doesn't really need the sport functions, just the navigation. We live in Ecuador and he rides in very remote places - my greatest concern (because it has already happened) is him getting lost. I want him to have a system that will help him to get himself back home if he gets off track - getting lost in the jungle out here is not a sweet adventure, it has the potential to be a fatal one.

Nuff said

http://vimeo.com/76626819

Anyone doing the Husky 50 in a couple of weeks time? Its my first MTB event of the year, typical lack of training. Looking for a riding buddy to get round with. Also looking to have a training ride on the Northern Beaches this weekend...

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Today (13 October) NPWS are reporting that due to a total fire ban, many National Parks in Sydney and surrounds are closed.

Eg. for Ku-ring-gai Chase:

Total Fire Ban

All tracks and trails across all of the Metropolitan National Parks are closed Sunday 13 October 2013 due to Total Fire Ban. West Head Road is closed, however the basin campground will remain open.

Many other parks around Sydney have similar warnings. Many thanks to the guys who put in all the trail status updates to alert us to this - nothing worse than turning up to a trail and finding out it's closed

More details on NPWS page:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/...

There is a results page the the world 24hr solo race that is in progress now http://www.durt.com.au/events/wembo2013/
it is being updated regularly and by the times there is some close racing in the early stages.

Having raced in 8 24 solos I so wish I was racing today

Groover

Are any nobmobers thinking of heading up to the HMBA Super G All Mountain Race at Paterson next sunday?

http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?2...

Hi Folks,

I am thinking of doing the Husky but a mate who has done it before says that he thinks that "the bog holes will still be there but the rest will be dry and sandy". I am looking for a second opinion as I have not done the course before, and while keen, I don't want to trash the bike with mud just before the Highland Fling.

Anyone have a view?