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Manly Dam Closed
Almost on queue, here's the official news:
The bike trail at Manly Dam is currently closed due to the rain. Once again we'll send out a note when we've reopened.
Please spread the word to others.
Anyone wishing to be added to the mailing list can email us at: [email protected]
Thanks,
Manly Dam Rangers
For further information on Manly Dam visit:
www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/community/manly_dam.aspx
Manly Dam best lap time??
Just wondering how many riders actually time their laps of the dam ???? If so what is a good or bad time to get around the Dam????
Manly Dam Step Ups
After the large flat rock that you tend to stop on and check out the view is a climb up towards Wakehurst Parkway. In the details on this site I think part of this is refered to as the step ups. I would like to know if anyone can actually ride their bikes up this?
Motorbikes at Oxford Falls
Hey all
Have you guys even come across many motorbikes in Oxford Falls? I was doing a few laps around the XC course and nearly had 2 head-ons with motorbikes. Bit scary/dangerous in that narrow trail.
If not then let this be a warning 
Ben
Narrabeen Lake/Lagoon
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone has ridden around the whole of Narrabeen Lake and know the legality of traveling on the golf course and Sports Institute grounds. I think there is public access on the golf course much to the dismay of the golfers... But, there is a big sign on the Sports Institute telling people that it is private property and not to enter. Which is a pity as its would complete a great circuit. All but 1km is off the bitumen, and is very flat. Great for beginners.
Thanks in advance,
Michael
Manly Dam Open
Update: 4/5
The dam is back open, and by all accounts is looking pretty good.
Update: 28/4
Must be real soggy out there, the sad news is...
Manly Dam bike trail to re-open next friday 4th May.
Thanks again to all those kept off the track.
Update: 24/4
The bike trail at Manly Dam is currently closed due to the rain. Once again we'll send out a note when we've reopened.
Please spread the word to others.
Anyone wishing to be added to the mailing list can email us at:
Thanks, Manly Dam Rangers
Yup - so it's now official.
Manly Dam Re-Opened
Update: (on April 12th):
Thanks again to everyone who kept off the track during and after this wet period.
Nicole McVicar
Park Ranger
Manly DamFor further information on Manly Dam visit:
www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/community/manly_dam.aspx
Whats the fun 10min loop called at Manly Dam?
Weve recently been doing laps of the fun 10min loop on the otherside of the Wakehurst Parkway.
We have been calling it the Nuerburg ring up till now..
Nice technical riding, Great at night.
Cheers
String
Kids bikes and trails
Hello to all. This is my first forum so please be gentle. I have a 6 year old son who is starting to ride well enough to get on BMX tracks and some flat ish fire trails. Can any one recommend a great bike for me to buy for him. I want gears, hand breaks for around $200. I am also keen to hear from others who can reccomend some local (Cromer) rides. We have done Central track in Terry Hills and both really enjoyed it. Does any one arrange kids and parents rides on the week ends?
The last (Manly Dam) frontier - The A line off the 19th hole
OK, after being able to clear everything else on the track there remains the nagging 19th hole A-Line. Having tried every other (3) line off the 19th hole last night I've almost convinced myself that the A-Line isn't as hard as it looks and can be taken just over walking pace as long as you get seat down and weight back.
Has anyone actually tackled this and got any tips?
Also what is probably the B line, to the left of the A line, caught me out last night, front wheel into dip before rock and OTB resulting in a stupid hand out hyperextended finger incident and very sore typing this morning! That one can certainly catch you out!