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Night Ride & Dinner [Duckholes & Centre]
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
2 Aumuna Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 (Terrey Hills Tavern)
Hans will no longer be there due to rain... others can take their chances - Mod.
It was suggested to start this at 7 PM and go Duckholes & Centre to get us back before the Tavern's kitchen closes for last orders at 8:39 PM.
[Everyone welcome - suitable for newbies, too...BUT YOU NEED LIGHTS!]
See you on Wednesday at 7 PM...
Please park on the road to keep the Tavern mgmt happy in these tough economic times 
Rgds, Hans
Oaks Up and Back Twilight Ride
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Glenbrook station carpark.
With this 24hr thing on the 14th and my current state of panic about my roid boy team I am planning to ride the Oaks up and back at twilight on Saturday 7th at about 6pm (like Paul did at Christmas). I am very hopeful that someone else will come along since I don’t really want to ride it on my own and would probably get lost, even though as we all know it’s an easy trail to find…
This Sat: "Stimulus ride @ Manly Dam..."
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Early-ish lap of the dam. Normal / social pace - suitable for all.
"Stimulus ride" to stimulate the Northern Beaches' economy!
Create precious jobs and extra revenue for all the Local Bike Shops & doctors / hospitals, by going extra hard and breaking / wearing out lots of expensive parts for immediate replacement ($$$). Go hard, spend hard! Do it for Australia!
(Moved to an earlier date of Saturday the 7th Feb - to stimulate sooner!)
Our treasury boss says: "I want to stimulate you!"
SOCIAL Night Ride & Dinner @ Terrey Hills
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
2 Aumuna Rd, Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 (Terrey Hills Tavern)
Social Night Ride: Earlier start to get us back in time to the tavern for a feed!
It was suggested to start this at 7 PM and 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...
lap or 2 of the dam
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
going to ride a lap or 2 of the dam this arvo...i'll be in a blue xr6
Phil
Del Rio Track Building
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Del Rio Resort is on Riverside Drive, Webbs Creek, NSW.
I've been asked to con some suckers talk some willing volunteers into helping out with some track building at Del Rio, in preparation for the Sydney 24.
If you ride trails loads but don't ever build here's your chance to learn all about it and help out.
Show up for the weekend (see Saturday's meeting) or just one day, I believe free camping at Del Rio is on offer for helpers. They have a bar and pool to cool down in later. There might be BBQ food on offer too, but am not sure - best bring some food just in case!
Wiseman's Ferry ride.
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Wisemans Ferry - by the East ferry crossing. Park in front of the kiosk in Wiseman's Ferry Park.
65-70k (approx).
Ride from the ferry up Western Commission Track (WCT) to its junction with the Great North Road (GNR).
Turn right until we hit the junction of GNR / Donny's Track.
Take Donny's for a 15k (may be 20 - Bluray has the map!) loop back to Ten Mile Hollow, then back along the GNR all the way to, and down, Shepherd's Gully.
9k's along the gravel to completely finish us off followed by the obligatory VERY dodgy pie at the greasy spoon (kiosk). Ian, are you still alive mate?
early winmalee fun
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End of White Cross Rd, Winmalee, NSW. There's a small parking area here but it's a standard suburban street so overflow isn't a problem.
Just heading out early for a medium to fast paced training ride. Feel free to come along.
Yellowmundee XC Entertainment
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
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.
Here is one of the nicest XC courses around and it's paticularly nice in the late afternoon.
There is nothing really hard about the track, other than the usual difficulties one would experience on a track they've never been on before. It gets a bit tight in places and some trees are known to leap out in front of those not paying attention.
The climbs aren't overly tough and the descents are rather straight forward. A good place for the less experienced.
Ride pace will be medium.
Del Rio Track Building
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Del Rio Resort is on Riverside Drive, Webbs Creek, NSW.
I've been asked to con some suckers talk some willing volunteers into helping out with some track building at Del Rio, in preparation for the Sydney 24.
If you ride trails loads but don't ever build here's your chance to learn all about it and help out.
Show up for the weekend (see Sunday's meeting) or just one day, I believe free camping at Del Rio is on offer for helpers. They have a bar and pool to cool down in later. There might be BBQ food on offer too, but am not sure - best bring some food just in case!
Ourimbah XC Training
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
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.
Well the calendar is pretty packed so I thought I'd get this one in early.
Ourimbah is always fun so I was thinking we could do 3-4 laps at a semi-training pace.
I'm never too serious about my training so there will be stops but we'll try to keep them less frequent than the social rides.
It maybe a good warm up for the ones doing the Sydney 24hr
The Oaks noob ride
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Glenbrook station carpark.
Planning on taking a work colleague up to do The Oaks ride. This will be very easy paced and suitable for less experienced or less fit riders who are wanting to "do the oaks". All are welcome of course.
We catch the train from Glenbrook (8:23) up to Woodford (8:54)and ride back to the carpark. Train ticket is required so bring a few $$$.
It's approx 30Km of mostly fire trail with an excellent single trail at the end and of course a very very testing hill riding out back to the car park.
Bring plently of water, sunscreen, spares and food to get through.
Duck + Waratah + Centre shake down ride
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.
I can't make the Wednesday ride and I have just fitted a new bottom bracket & crank that needs testing before the Wisemans Ferry fun on Sunday. I have posted this as a training ride as I intend to do this with minimal stops. I suggest you will need lights for this in case we get held up on the trail.
Ride Profile
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/5503807
Terrey Hills night ride
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Terrey Hills Tavern
The usual Wednesday night ride at Terrey Hills. Given the rain it'll be best to stick to Duck Holes and Centre tracks before heading back to the Tavern for a beer!
Let's try to park on the street this time to avoid any more hassles with the pub's management.
Menai Mid Week Ride
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By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
I've changed the time of this ride due to the regulars not being available this week and no other takers. I'm not brave, or should I say stupid enough to ride at night on my own, so I'll be starting earlier.
If any one can make the earlier time you're more than welcome to join me.
The ride will include some great single track, some tricky technical sections, up and down.
This ride will probably not suit a beginner due to some of the trickier bit's.
Australia Day at Menai
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By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
The start time may be early but everyone's keen to rise early and greet the day, right?
Setting off early to beat the heat, I'll lead us through some of my favourite sections of this increasingly popular trail system.
Everyone is welcome yet I've set a limit to avoid congestion and to prevent losing those who aren't familiar with the area. For those less experienced, some sections are pretty awkward but the most is good, solid and absolutely enjoyable riding.
We could very well be back at the cars by 10 so everyone can then go about their regular Australia Day. Wave that flag!
A Few Good Laps...Damly Man Style...
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King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
So...Need to go or a ride this weekend, Sat arvo has turned out way too hot so Sunday Morning at the Dam it is...
Bit of a cruise, not super fast, not super slow, see how the mood takes me (and how many beers I get through this evening 
)
Probably just 2 laps, would be good to have some company - not just me & the ipod!!
come on, you know you want to...
Northern Beaches Hill Fest (Dirtworks training!)
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End of Wyatt Ave, Belrose - this is on the East side of Garigal National Park.
Plan is to the Northern Beaches Hill Fest and add Perimeter, Long Tracks and possibly Oxford Falls.
http://nobmob.com/node/7610#comment-26704
This will be a semi-serious training ride, planning to pack-in around 70km plus hills.
I haven't actually rode on a lot of the trails so if anyone has and would like to play Tour Guide Barbie that'd be awesome.
Would prefer a small group but anyone not afraid of some serious hard work are more than welcome.
See you in the morning
Phil
Terrey Hills Perimeter & Long X 2
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.
Due to my lack of organisation and inability to make a decision I missed out on both of the rides today, therfore I plan to do an early Terrey Hills ride tomorrow. My main aim is to get some km in as I have the BMC Mountains to Beach looming so plan to do about 50km. As I don't know all of the trails here very well this will probably mean Perimeter and Long x 2, a bit repetitive I know so if anybody comes who knows the area better than I am open to change, so long as we get about 50km in.
A Dam Fine Saturday Afternoon.
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I reckon it'll be just lovely to pedal around Manly Dam after I've been at work supplying the good people of the western suburbs with their bicycle needs, and I've not been here in ages. It's late so we beat the heat, yet still daylight. This is no night ride.
It'll be just two laps of the regular course then everyone can go home and be available for their preferred Saturday night activities.
Everyone's welcome. Newbies, oldies, fast, slow, girls, guys. Everyone.
Rebels at Ourimbah
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
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.
Rebel riders break from Marramarra on Saturday morning!
Not wanting to try the rough and tumble of Marramarra (or that nasty hill!) this small band of ill equipped and poorly trained riders will converge at Ourimbah. The odds are against them, but undaunted an assault on the usual sniggle loop will be made. Again and again into the breach, until their legs give way or... erm... it's time to go home.
Small fast group, 40 minute laps, brief detour up Demtel maybe... yada, yada.
Are you the droids the we seek?
Marramarra - Sat 24th Jan
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Bloodwood Road, Fiddletown heads up to the National Park. There's a sharp right bend by Marramarra Ridge Trail, with Coba Point Fire Trail shortly after (the proceeding sharp left). There's parking by either trail which are less than 1km apart, but the area by Coba Point Fire Trail is the go.
Who's up for another 'out of town' ride? Similar in style to Great Northern Road or Menai, there is something for everyone on this ride. Fast single trail, fire break and don't forget all the technical fun-ness. Rocks, tree roots, sand and sniggle. It will be a great day. Let's hope the weather behaves this time!!
The ride is about 30 minutes north of Hornsby, so it shouldn't kill your entire day. Plus, with the length of ride, you are sure to get a decent workout, as part of your 24hr routine!
Looking forward to seeing you there... come on, throw your hat in the ring!! 
Friday's Awesome Ride Training
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Cnr of Higgs Place and Railway parade Hazelbrook. It is the railway station car park.
The usual fantastic riding in this area at night, and will be great training for the upcoming 24 hour, the pace will be training.
Manly Dam Afternoon Laps
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Social ride around the Dam for a couple of laps. I've never been there before and Anke is practising riding with cleats so the mood should be quite relaxed.
Menai - Mid Week Night Ride
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
This is a social medium paced technical single track XC style night ride on some of Sydney’s best trails.