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Rebels at Ourimbah
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?
Terrey Hills Wednesday
Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
Greetings all,
I will be doing a fast ride of the Terrey Hills area this evening commencing at 6:30. The speed will be at training pace, with minimal stops along the way. Not sure yet which trails I will do, but something that takes about 2 hours. Maybe Duckholes/Centre + Perimeter and back.
I will park in the RFS carpark at Terrey Hills shops. I drive a blue Mazda.
Wiseman's Ferry ride.
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?
Manly Dam Afternoon Laps
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.
Oaks Up and Back Twilight Ride
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…
Friday's Awesome Ride Training
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.
Australia Day at Menai
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!
social oxford falls night ride
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.
After Manly Dam the other night we thought maybe Oxford Falls was due for a visit (except Buck who is still keen on Red Hill!)
Anyway, social Oxford Falls ride, all legal trails NO downhill track if I can help it... lol
Make sure you bring a beer or two - maybe we could do as we used to and have our beer on the track at sunset.. how nice!
MEEEE 
Manly Dam - Easy riding
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I'm new so nothing hardcore for me yet, I have only done the track once before. So anyone is up for an easy, social ride, let's go!
Sunday: NoBMoB Family Ride @ Terrey Hills !
We are meeting at the Japanese School, off Booralie Road - follow Echunga Road to the roundabout at the end. You'll see the cars + bikes there. A dirt track starts from here and heads off to the right.
FIRST NoBMoB Family Ride (and Newbies) for the year!
Our 3 boys (8, 10, 11 y.o.) and I will ride the Terrey Hills / Perimeter trail on Sunday morning...interested in joining?
Approximately 1.5 hrs on an easy, mainly flat fire trail. We'll stop at the first (flat rock) lookout. Suitable for beginners on normal kids bikes. Newbies of all ages are welcome, too.
Weather looks good - no rain, not too hot. 24 degrees. Bring water (not Gatorade) and some fruit - and join the fun!