What You Missed

Apologies to the conflicting social ride, but 100Km races loom and no training is getting done (least not by me).

Update by popular request!

This ride will be fast and non-stop, from the Terrey Hills shops, Duck Hole, up West Head road climb, Centre, along McCarrs Creek Rd, etc. to Perimeter Trail then out to end of Long trail and back to shops.

Never been to Appin, and I hear it is pretty good. So, who coming? Looks like a very nice area based on the photos. Even those Cannondale boys seem to enjoy it, so anyone can do it!!

I am not fussed about rider numbers for this, so the more the merrier. Does anyone know how technical the trails are? Some of the photos look as though there will be some walking parts if you are a noob. Maybe call this one intermediate skill level? Anyway, best use your own judgement, unless some of the veterans want to enlighten us.

I've had to pull out of the Appin trip at the last minute (despite the offer of a lift from lorrie), but want to do something anyway.
Going to the dam for a few laps, need to be away from there by about 11am so not for too long.

Let me know if you're keen for a social spin around the track...

Don

I'll be riding the fire trail at narrowneck near katoomba at the aforementioned time and date. If you would like to join me, sign up

This time I'll be doing the Western Commission Track, then going up the Great North Road to Mogo Creek Road. Will turn around and come back down the GNR to finish via the 'fun technical stuff' and Shepherd's Gully.

Should work out about 85k's, 90% off road.

Getting bored with the same old night ride, need something new, well try our new and improved night ride with added sniggle and two hills for the price of one.

This ride is not for those new to MTB'ing or the unfit as it has some technical aspects and a few hills that will max out your ticker.

• We will proceed from the Tavern to the trail entrance past Forest Way.
• We will then take the "Epithany" trail to St Ives Showground.
• Cross over Mona Vale Rd to the Quarry Trail.
• (New and improved) - at the bottom we will turn left and climb the Health Trail.

Already have 10 - 15 riders. Come along if you have no plan for that day

Because you want too.

Hey im going for a ride tonight and i'm looking for some company as my regular riding mate is at the snow, (lucky bugger). I'm a reasonably fit rider, but im not looking to go so quick tonight so anyone can come along and ride. cya there. Yeah sorry about putting two rides up, i couldn't find them and then i realised they where in the rides you missed section as id put the time as 530 in the morning computers aren't my strong point

How about a nice tour of Terrey Hills this Saturday? Looking to break in a new steed, so am wanting to keep things straightforward... for now.

I planned on doing the whole Duck Holes / Centre Track thing. Although a more exciting alternative can be ridden if the group can come up with one.

I have put down 12 riders as a maximum, so if you want to come along, you may need to put your name down early. I will be wanting to keep up a decent speed, so I don't think the speed will be suitable for new riders.

Hopefully I will see you there.

***** Wednesday's Night ride was cancelled due to the weather so whose up for the same ride on Thursday night - please either confirm or remove your star so I know who is coming ******

And now for something completely different.

Insteasd of the usual trails I'm suggesting we head off in the opposite direction and ride the sniggle running parallel to Mona Vale road to St Ives Showground and then pop over to Cascades to run down Quarry climb Lower Cambourne to Acron Oval re-entering the bush down the road to come out at Mona Vale rd to ride the sniggle back to the Tavern to rehydrate.

Starting at Hazelbrook train station get the 9:58 train up to Wentworth Falls. Ride down Andos and grin like maniacs. I've not done Hazelbrook before but Carlgroover has offered to be our guide for that bit. In the unlikely event we still have the legs then we could ride down The Oaks and get the train back to Hazelbrook train station. That would make it a very full day.