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Seaforth Dirt Jumps (aka. the Grove) to open soon - Demo riders required!
Does anyone know about an area of Dirt Jumps at Seaforth that the council (yes... the council!) have been building?
Apparently there will be an official opening of this facility next week. It seems the press might be there and think the council might appreciate a couple of advanced DJ riders turning up and showing off.
Any takers? Anyone heard any other info?
Edit: Ahhh... same area. See: Grove Opening Soon
MotoX riders on Ryland this afternoon
Just finished riding Ryland track and came across 3 MotoX bikes half way in., Confronted them....wasn't too brave me on my own versus 3 guys on bikes however did point out they weren’t permitted to be there. The lead rider was very quick to tell me he had been riding in there for 10 years with no problems. They had no license plates on the bikes and no car or trailer parked on Mona vale rd. Their tracks seemed to come thru the linking trail to St Ives Showground. I can only imagine they park their trailer at St Ives Showground then come through the back into Ryland.
Red Hill
Has anyone ridden Red Hill following the rains - interested in going out there on Saturday - any views on how it would have drained. Thanks
On that note what about Cascades?
Moved from Correcting misconception and false truth
Having a prowl around on Sunday in the wet I 'discovered' the singletrack and (looks like) the downhill run that is now in disuse more or less alongside the fire trail down into the gully at the start. As far as I can see there are no signs forbidding access. It is a stunning network of track with berms etc all built but clearly has not been used for a long time.
Is this track legal or not?
Suggestions for places to ride in wet conditions?
I have avoided riding much given all this wet weather in Sydney. Terry Hills is not very good. Manly Dam is out. Any suggestions on what rides (Sydney North and Northern Beaches) will be the driest/hold up best given the recent rain (and forecast rain)? Thanks.
Best rides for a novice on Nthn Beaches?
Hi all
If you've seen any of my previous posts I am a novice getting into XC. What rides on the Northern Beaches do you recommend for a relative novice? Not looking for anything too technical (yet)or too physically punishing!
Been riding Ryland (out & back) the single track that joins Ryland and the St Ives Showground, done Perimeter and Long (enjoyed that a lot). I live very close to Heath and cascades - enjoy that except for the climb out! 
What else would you recommend I try?
Manly Dam - Condition report fot Thursday Please
Would like to head out there tomorrow morning, so if anyone rides it today then please post a report. The last ones seem to have been from Tuesday, and given the sun, I am hoping it has dried out.
Cascades?
Can anybody tell me if the Cascades are ok to ride given the amount of rain over the weekend? Do the trails have the same erosion problems as Manly Dam? I want to ride this week and with Manly Dam being my local ride I am obviously avoiding that area until it dries out. I didn't want to ride the Cascades area (which I have never ridden before) and get in trouble for doing so.
Can anyone advise?
Cheers
Night Riding at Terrey Hills
Just taken delivery of the cell bikes 1200 lumen light - Great distance.
Is there anything other than being sensible about riding at Terrey Hills at Night. I have ridden the trail half a dozen times during the day and really enjoy it. Find it easy to ride.
Concerns are, Snakes (not jelly ones), spiders, horses, wallabies and the 'Homeless'or any hoods. ( I have ridden around beecroft/epping over the years during the day and come across numerous homeless/hobos and teenagers looking for trouble.
Stolen Front Wheel
Riding Manly Dam this morning (11 April 11) and left my front Bontrager wheel behind. Back 25 mins later and gone. If anyone has any information please comment below.
Thanks
Rich