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Tyres
Any idea on tyres for trails around Sydney. I've been running Nobby Nick's but I am absolutely destroying the sidewalls way before the treads wear down. Probably due to my riding but if there's anyone out there who has had the same trouble and have found an alternative would be keen on knowing.
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Larool Trail Rock Garden
I was out riding the south side of Terrey Hills today and came across a pretty significant upgrade on the Larool Trail.
From the North end after you cross the creek they've laid tonnes of sandstone and sand to create one hell of a rock garden.
Having only ridden this trail once before I'm guessing that this area gets pretty nasty from the horse stud runoff. While this certainly makes it nicer to ride .. MY GOD IT STINKS. Worse than a public toilet.
They need to do this at the top end of the Sandy Trail.
Chainsaw massacre Mona Vale Sniggle
Whats happened near Wildflower on the Mona Vale sniggle? All the trees have been cut down for around 50 mtr stretch. They were probably all dead and full of disease anyway. Its quite bizarre riding though it. They have left all the wood lying around but the track is clear. Also looks like substantial trail fairies. Nice work on the rock placements across the puddle (the puddle has dried up also).
Motorbikes on duck hole
Just came by 3 motorbikes on duck hole number plate
WGO
Not sure if legit or not
Other 2 had no number plate
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Talk about how to overtake?
Does anybody know that guy who was riding Manly dam today at 1.30pm, wearing a red top, black camel back and knee/shin guards?
I overtook him on my first lap before the golf course single track but then he caught me up and I immediately asked him if he wanted to overtake me to which he replied yes. So I went to the right and shouted to my left. However, he stayed behind my wheel so I slowed down even more and said again, to my left. He still stayed behind my wheel. So I asked him whether he wanted to overtake me or not.
Cascades Wildlife
The local wildlife is out in force. Yesterday almost ran over a Green Tree snake on the middle bitumen hill up Cascades. Freaked me out as wasnt sure what is was and small head looked angry. Then he reared up and turned into the bush after I got a photo. Then tonight thought I saw a bandicoot, but it hopped. Just looked it up and it was a Long Nosed Potoroo (size of a rabbit, but not a rabbit) - very rare.
Dry weather and loose rocks
Whilst out for a lovely morning ride at Terrey Hills, navigating down the steep bit at end of Long Track, hit some loose stuff, over the handle bars I go, down the side of the embankment.....If only I had my GoPro on! Batted an bruised, dislocated finger and not happy that I had a 30min slow ride back to the car and another 3 hours at the hospital, and it started so nice!!
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Bombed at the Dam
I was the target today of a black and white bomber on the Nursing Home trail at Manly Dam. I don't recall this magpie last year, is he taking off from a new base this year. It was at the intersection of Nursing Home trail and the top of Eva's track, had two good shots at me! At least he isn't like the Butcher Bird and strikes at the nose. Any sign of him yet? There wasn't today.
Long and Perim trails closing for 6 weeks from Sept 4
Did a night ride tonight and came across a few road barriers on Perim and Long advertising trail works from Wed Sept 4 until Oct 18th - the trail will be closed it said.
Something about creating a better trail for walkers, riders and bicycles.....anyone know what's up? Assume they may fill in that big dip near the golf Course so tankers can get thru but the rest is pretty good.....bitumen anyone?
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Riding Oxford falls Saturday 31st
Hi guys,
Just moved to Sydney from Wales & I have bought myself a giant glory 8, I've been told that Oxford falls is a good place so I was wondering if anyone is heading out there tomorrow morning that could show me the way round the place or somewhere Similar?
Thanks Lance
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