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Forum Round up for Apr 29
Well it's been a while, so time to have a quick look at what people have been talking about here.
First up - good luck to all competing in the Dirtworks Classic 2011 on Sunday. Plenty of talk about that including the Dirtworks Canoe Bridge, Dirt Works Tyre choice and what went on at GNR on Easter Monday.
Now might be a good time to remind everyone that we have constantly updating graphs of BOM rainfall here, including Ten Mile Hollow (the half way point) and the rain doesn't look as bad there as it has been in Sydney. Also remember not to use the forum for trading of any kind, that is what the classifieds are for - and there has been a good deal of trading in Dirtworks event entries this week - anyone wanting to get in now could probably score an entry well under cost. That said, your bike will probably need a whole lot of TLC as despite the above the track certainly won't be dry!
Other threads getting a lot of traffic recently:
BigJosh asked about a Bottom bracket repair.
Hans noticed a New standard issue bike for NPWS rangers?
Given all the rain, jonp was looking for Suggestions for places to ride in wet conditions?
Sadly we also had a bit of talk about riding on Illegal tracks - although personally am not convinced the trail in question is illegal (see thread).
Some Newbie advice needed here.
Broc needed some First timer advice for Ourimba (sic)
How about some Music while riding speakers?
Or does anyone have recommendations for Phone sports tracker apps?

Recon ride on the Raven.
Was going crazy not riding with all the rain about. Needed a quick blast - sorry bike... Very wet, but good fun. Long down hill and long uphill back.
Would be scary fast in optimum conditions... As long as you like hills...
Nice find Daniel - Thanks for logging it.

beat the rain at Appin
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
North end of Burke St, Appin. There's a small parking area here at the trail head.
Note that the map shows Market Street connecting Appin Rd to this location but that is actually a firetrail and will not work for drivers who should take King St (next block South) and enter from there.
with all this rain around it seems appin is most likely to be the dryest MTB track in Sydney so a few social laps will be the go ,good opp to check the place out before the rock wallaby enduro in 2 weeks and for all those who are not riding dirt works but want to get out for a ride come and join us for a bit of fun!
I am open to changing start time to suit others If it helps.

SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 8¼
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road.
Cancelled due to bad weather!
Re-scheduled for 18 Dec: SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 8¼

Dirt Works (trails)
Does anybody have a report on how wet the dirtworks trails are? Do they hold up to water very well.Or it going to be Capital Punishment 2010 style.
[Mod. moved to Central Coast]

Kanangra Classic 2011
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
The start and finish is at the Old Whalen Farm Grounds just 20-25 minute drive South East of Oberon along the Kanangra Walls Road.

Garmin Edge 500 Workouts.
Looking at doing some silly time on the trainer.
What programs are people doing on their indoor trainers.
I am looking to do a basic program in Garmin Training Center to use for indoor workouts.
Any suggestions for intervals times etc ?
Boring as it may be 25mins on the trainer is 25mins of training.
Cheers
Shano

Mount Annan Botanic Garden update for 28 Apr
Rangers have just reopened the track, for updates www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Mount-Annan-Botanic-Garden
ENDURO TRAIL OPEN, Thursday 2:30pm. Please take extra care around 'non authorised' B lines... new trees and shrubs (and obstacles) have been added in places. We would appreciate all riders keeping to the track and reminding others to respect the trail also. Enjoy the Ride!
Do you have more information?
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