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Sunday morning Ourimbah ride [SUAR]
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North End of Red Hill Rd, Ourimbah State Forest. There's a large-ish parking area here, just off the main sealed road. There is also a smaller parking area a little further (400m or so from the road) where the trail splits - this second area is the usual meeting point. If you end up driving up a steep hill you've gone too far.
Sunday morning Ourimbah ride - at a decent time
...organised by our [fast] friends from http://www.shutupandride.net/ [SUAR] 
Red Hill - Super happy fun day v2.0b
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Red Hill Reserve car park, off Lady Penryhn Drive, Beacon Hill. Another option is to ride over here from Oxford Falls.
I'm planning to ride a big loop that covers pretty much everything up there. Starting from the usual meeting point, head over to the down hill track, back up the 4wd track to the top, rim ride, drop zone and whatever else we find whilst there.
This will be a fairly easy paced ride, but probably not suitable for those not comfortable with the rough stuff. Leave the lycra at home and bring the big bike.
The Oaks Up & Back Plus Extras
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Glenbrook station carpark.
This is my semi regular early Saturday morning blue mountains ride.
This ride is the Oaks up and back but with a couple differences.
Fun Ourimbah laps
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North End of Red Hill Rd, Ourimbah State Forest. There's a large-ish parking area here, just off the main sealed road. There is also a smaller parking area a little further (400m or so from the road) where the trail splits - this second area is the usual meeting point. If you end up driving up a steep hill you've gone too far.
I'm heading up to Ourimbah this Sunday for 4 - 5 hours.
Some fast paced laps, some relaxed laps - hopefully not too much mud.
Red Hill - Super happy fun day
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Red Hill Reserve car park, off Lady Penryhn Drive, Beacon Hill. Another option is to ride over here from Oxford Falls.
I'll be taking some friends up to Red Hill on Sunday morning and planning to ride a big loop that covers pretty much everything up there. Starting from the usual meeting point, head over to the down hill track, back up the 4wd track to the top, rim ride, drop zone and whatever else we find whilst there.
This will be a fairly easy paced ride, but probably not suitable for those not comfortable with the rough stuff. Leave the lycra at home and bring the big bike.
Mt. York Adventure
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Mt. York road, Mt. Victoria, at the track head of Lockyers Trail
EEEK DATE CHANGE!!!!
The trails in this area have a bit of everything and impress all that ride them, there's plenty of fast downhills and wonderful single track with techy bits to keep you on your toes. It's not considered hard but you will need good braking control, I wouldn't recommend this for beginners.
Pikey's ride (not quite) revisited
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Terrey hills tavern
**CHANGE OF PLAN**
As there has been quite a bit of rain in the last 24 hours, the trails I was originally hoping to ride will be a little too damp for a fun ride tonight.
So, off to duckhole and centre track meaning we can be back in time to order food at the tavern instead.
Sparrow Hill and Stromlo Ride hard and keep warm
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Coming from Sydney, drive into Queenbeyan, turn left at the roundabout where Red Rooster is and stay on this road for about 11km. Park on the side of the road where the gate is. For better directions try this link CORC: Events: Race Venues.
I will be blindly following the red or blue arrows around untill i get tired of the best singletrack around , if i dont get lost .....
And all going well scoot off to Stromlo for a hot lap of the Std XC Course ( well not that hot at 45-47 min night laps for me ) If there is anyone here to keep me company i could be convinced to explore some more but as the place feels to me like Wolf Creek at night, on my own i only have the courage to bolt around one time
I do have to work the next day but am planning to run around Bermagui MTB park the next night and all are welcome also
Oxford Falls Fun
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Morgan Road, Belrose. At the second 90 degree right hand bend in the road. There's an area just before you can park and a firetrail heading off to the left.
Wanting to get back to some fun riding now that all the big races are over for a little while, the idea was to ride the DH tracks & ease back into some DH riding.
There are quite a few trails to choose from to cover a wide range of abilities although you will require reasonable bike skills. This ride is NOT for new riders!
If you feel like you need your armour bring it along & please know your own abilities.
Everyone rides at their own risk.
Hope to see some of you there 
fun only Newbies/Lurkers SOCIAL ride
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Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
This is a Thank God Training is Over for Dirtworks fun social ride which will be at a friendly pace with stops and a meal break at the end of the Long Trail
Right now I am tired so can’t think of lots of nice friendly chatty things to say to all you nooobs and lurkers other than you are welcome to come along with or without your own mates, girlfriends, wives, husbands or boyfriends as long as you bring you sense of humour
Depending on who comes along I may incorporate some games into this ride to ensure you all have fun and don’t hooooon around...
MEEE
Social Night Ride & Dinner @ Terrey Hills
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2 Aumuna Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 (Terrey Hills Tavern)
It's time for a Social Night Ride & Dinner - to hear all those DirtWorks war stories!
This one starts at 7 PM - we'll go Perimeter & Long Trail to get us back before the Tavern's kitchen closes for last orders at 8:39 PM.
[Everyone welcome - suitable for newbies, too...we're riding an easy fire-road trail]
See you on Wednesday at 7 PM...
A couple of laps and some play about.
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King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
What no rides posted this weekend?!!
Right, well it's time to get the new beast out now that DW is over and have some serious fun!
So I will be taking my new Reign out for a couple of laps of the Dam to get the feel of it
All welcome to join in.
A HooN under the MooN
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Loftus Oval, Sutherland, just off the Princes Highway.
its mums day tomorrow i think,
late notice i know
its dark and scary and cold and scary and dark Lights Probably a good idea
pace-take it easy my friend, very-very slow up the hills, a bit faster(HOOOOOOON!!!) down them
evening smoko(tea/beer)- would be good
A good hoon under the moon.
Sparrow Hill and Stromlo Blow the Cobwebs off ride
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Coming from Sydney, drive into Queenbeyan, turn left at the roundabout where Red Rooster is and stay on this road for about 11km. Park on the side of the road where the gate is. For better directions try this link CORC: Events: Race Venues.
I will be trying to revisit the Mont course , if i dont get lost .....18 k'S of sweet single track if not just ride / explore the best trails around for an hour or two or three.... after this i will need to feed ...Gluten free red rooster fills the belly here
And all going well scoot off to Stromlo for a hot lap of the Std XC Course ( well not that hot at 45-47 min night laps for me ) If there is anyone here to keep me company i could be convinced to explore some more but as the place feels to me like Wolf Creek at night, on my own i only have the courage to bolt around one time
Early social lap of the Dam
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King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Those who didn't make DW that feel like a social ride - no great pace but not too many stops
4 laps of Appin and a cuppa
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Corner Burke & Market St, Appin. There's a small parking area here at the trail head.
For those not going to the Dirtworks or those that want some fun before putting there body through some punishment the following day, I'm planning on doing 4 laps of the standard XC loop.
I expect to do 2 laps, stop on the way have some fun on some of the trickier stuff if people want and then after a break at the cars, go out and do 1 or 2 more laps.
I'm going to bring my small camp stove, water, a kettle, etc, along with some tea and coffee for everyone so we can have a cuppa after the first two laps and then at the end. Just need to bring a cup.
And a bike......
Race or/and Ride options for the girls group
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There's a car park (click for foggy picture) on Springwood Road - just down the way from Hawkesbury Heights if you're looking for a suburb name.
ok here is a the Race+Ride or Ride or Race only option for the Nobmob girls group
here is the official planing:
Registration: 8am to 9am
Kids Racing: 9am to 9.30am
All other Racing: 9.30am (Starting with A Grade through to Novice with about 1min intervals between grades).
Cost: $10 each for 15 years and older. $5 each for 10 years to 14 years. Under 10's free. If you aren't a member of MTBA then a day licence will need to be purchased this will cost $15
More info can be found here WSMTB Club
The plan is simple:
Last Chance Distance Ride for DW
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Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
As I missed riding last weekend I need to get a decent distance in before DW. So I'm planning on doing around 50km to fire the legs up and feel a bit better for next Sunday (althougn I'm doing the 100km so will have to wing the 2nd half!).
Plan is to do Centre/Duckholes or whatever and then a few trails accessed off the road into Ku-ring-ai. Then maybe Perimeter/Long depending on how I feel.
Pace will not be quick but I don't plan on larking about
Open to all and somebody with a bit more familiarity of the trails would be most welcome.
Social Terrey Hills-CANCELLED
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Meeting at the terrey hills tavern carpark.
The idea is to do duckholes and centre at a social pace as they will be the driest and if everything goes according to plan we will finish at the tavern for dinner and a beer after the ride
Its raining in terrey hills and looks like its only going to get worse, so Im calling the ride off
Manly Sunday Laps
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King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Havent ridden Manly for a while so its time to go back.
Looking to do two maybe three laps of the standard route at a fairly relaxed pace.
This is not a training ride so will stop here and there for a bit of a play maybe.
Menai
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The lay-by opposite the entrance to ANSTO on the New Illawarra Road.
*PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING LOCATION IS DIFFERENT TO WHERE WE USUALLY MEET*.
Looking to ride for approximately 3 hours on mainly the XC trails around Menai.
As usual will be a moderate pace, with some fast flowing single, XC type technical sections and some tricky climbs. A reasonable to good level of fitness will be needed to complete the 3 hours as the riding at Menai is fairly hard, but there will be a couple of bail out options for those finding it hard going.
Blondies Training Ride - at slow speed
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End of Wyatt Ave, Belrose - this is on the East side of Garigal National Park.
Ok, i am going to go from Cascades to St Ives Oval to Duck and Centre and back again – anyone fancy doing this with me? I am thinking this will be my last 'long' ride before the Dirtworks - If Paul twist my arm I may consider adding in going down Ryland and around the perimeter as well but not sure about extending it that much..!!!
Roid boys need NOTreply as this will be a Blondie training ride at Blondie speed...I will stop somewhere for a snack too!
i am guessing this ride will end up being about 35ks? or 40? In fact, I have no idea, it will probably feel endless. lol!
Last big dirtworks training
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Wisemans Ferry - by the East ferry crossing (turn right bottom of the hill). There is a good parking area by the kiosk here.
Last big training ride before the dirtworks.
Simple plan: Ride up Devines Hill, then continue on GNR for 35ks then back same way but down Shepherds Gully and back on road. This should be about 80ks of excitment.
Note, this is training - No stops unless neccessary (mechanical and eating) and good pace which means around 18 - 20km/h on the flat sections and full blast on the down sections. Hence, a good training ride for anyone who aims at finishing dirtworks in 6hrs or less. I set the group limit to 4 as larger groups tends to be slow.
CANCELLED - Cascades - 4 laps (too wet).
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At the St Ives gate (Acron Oval), Douglas street, St Ives.
CANCELLED due to wet weather
4 full laps of Cascades with all gates.
This is my cross-country up-hill training ride. Long enough to have a similar elevation required for Dirtworks, close to home enough for a good rest after.
Please take care (observe the speed limits) on descends from the gates down to creek, and watch-out for walkers. On recent rides, i have seen more bike riders than walkers.
Terry Hills (one more time)
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
As Tien deemed Cascades too wet for this Saturday, I have decided to repeat last weeks ride.
Centre (backwards), Waratah, Salvation, Towlers, Elvina, Duck Hole (backwards), then Perimeter/Long tract to complete. Pending how I feel after all that I might go do duckholes/centre one more time as well.
This is a cross-country training ride with moderate speed, with a bit of the black stuff.
Bring plenty of water/food.