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Cascades from St Ives
From St Ives with 3 big, 1 small climbs.
There are many ways to ride at Cascades which feels a lot like a maze to begin. Here's one of those options which takes in a little bit of everything:
Starting at St Ives Oval, head down the trail (Cascades Track) and bear left at the second junction. This is Lower Cambourne...
... which will take you across a creek...
... and to the junction with Heath Track & Bare Creek Track (following the route on this page, you will be riding towards the camera):
The Oaks Up & Back
The famous Oaks firetrail up and back from Glenbrook Station.
Starting off by Glenbrook station this ride takes a direct route up to the top of The Oaks firetrail. It's sealed road from the station down to the causeway, over Glenbrook Creek and up the other side but then the dirt soon kicks in.
Follow this firetrail the whole way, for some it's a real slog, for others this is fun!
Even though it all seems uphill, there are a few descents which translate into nasty pinches on the way back so take it easy!
Duck Hole + Waratah + Centre
Similar to the Duck Hole + Centre track loop but with some climbing road work up to Waratah out and back.
Duck Hole + Chiltern + Centre
Similar to the Duck Hole + Centre loop plus Chiltern track added for some tougher climbing.
Duck Hole + Centre Track
If we describe this as an 'easy loop' that is a bit deceptive as there are a couple of nasty climbs, but also some fun water bar filled down hills. Nothing too technical though, this is a pure XC loop.
From the shops head off towards McCarrs Creek Road and North along there, turning left at number 301/303.
100 metres or so of bitumen then through the gate to the ride proper. It starts a bit rocky and there are a couple of ups and downs but nothing too major. Things flatten out and can be a bit sandy along here, but then you come to the big downhill (you'll know when you get there). Weeeeeeeee.... but take it easy - some large channels can form in front of the water bars to catch unwary riders out.
Mont '07 Circuit
The well known (to those riding this for 24 hours!) course used for the 2007 Mont.
Recording of a practice lap:
Not much vertical in this, Paul's Pinch and the following off camber downhill section is the trickiest part from a technical angle. Run down to the start/finish easily the pick for fun stuff.
Manly Dam and bantry bay
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Quickish lap or two round the dam and bantry bay.
Damaged Yeti @ Cascades
So... where is the best place to pickup a 2005 Yeti 575 rear derailleur hanger?
http://picasaweb.google.com/lozza6/YetiBrokenHanger
Somehow caught a big branch into the spokes.. and it got spun round to the top and took the whole derailleur with it.... Did not pedal but just stopped... got off to have a look....... Rear derailleur sitting on top of the chainstay... doh