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Ourimbah and Awaba !
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Enter via Red Hill Rd, Ourimbah State Forest. On your right will be 'TreeTops' for the kids and it's large-ish carpark. Carry on past there and the first small clearing which is were parking used to be, and is where the 'Browns' single track turns (you might see riders on your left here).
Parking and official trail head is now designated a further 350m or so up the road where a there is a larger area. There's a CCOMTB sign here by the trail entrance (on the left as you drive up). Park up nose to curb or as directed.
Heading up for a social ride to Ourimbah with a mate and Benji.
If we have anything left in the tank, we may continue to Awaba for some more single track action.
Join us - the more the merrier!
Ourimbah State Forest update for 23 Apr
Very dry and in top condition.
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Riding companion for DW 50km race
Just wondering if anyone is interested in riding together for the DW 50km race. I have done it the last 2 years, 2008 in 2hrs 48min (held up for 15 minutes by helicopter air lifting rider out) and 2009 in 2hr 28. The time goes quicker and it seems to hurt less when you have some one to chat with along the way
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Red Hill Social
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Maybrook Ave.
I am going for a spin around Red Hill, aiming to ride mostly single track and and the ridge.
Not going for anything too technical - just out for a bit of fun.
I drop in at Cromer so will meet up at Maybrook junction or can arrange something else depends on who comes.
[Mod. fixed up Maybrook Ave meeting place]
Ando's & Oaks
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Meet at Glenbrook Train Station at 06:45 to catch the train up to Wentworth Falls.
Although the keen can combine this with The Oaks in which case you'll want to meet down at Glenbrook.
This is a easy paced ride there is already 6 riders coming almost all of the G4'ce team, I am posting this for anyone who has wanted to do this ride and is really average to above average ability, If you want to set a new hot lap this is not a ride for you. If you have wanted to take on a bigger ride then come along, you will be well supported, and will have your ability pushed.
Council to vote on WSN Site (Belrose Tip) future on Tuesday
Update: The outcome of this meeting is discussed here: http://nobmob.com/node/14541
If you have a look at the Warringah Council agenda for next Tuesday[1], astute readers will notice point 8.3...
http://www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/council_then/doc...
... with it's attachment...
http://www.warringah.nsw.gov.au/council_then/doc...
This point is titled, "Belrose Waste and Recycling Centre – Draft Future Use Concept Plan" and recommends against MTB use of the tip once landfill operations cease. The recommendations being:
A. That Council provide in principle support to Option 1 – Combined Passive Use (informal recreation), Belrose Landfill site.
B. That further investigation of options, available funding and opportunities for third party involvement in future recreational uses at the Belrose Waste and Recycling Centre be referred to the NSW Government for consideration.
Now - as discussed on the thread with the above graphic, the site was never going to be a large part of the MTB solution, but it could make up a small part of the overall mix of cycling related activities in the area. There is scope for trials, 4X, dirt jumps, perhaps even some short freeride runs.
If you care about riding in the Northern Beaches it would be best to write in to council and ask them to vote for option 3 (dedicated MTB tracks) or a combination of options 1 and 3 (both passive recreation with MTB areas).
It might be worth pointing out a few flaws in the options arguments. Eg:
1. The option doesn't consider 4X, trails, dirt jump or freeride - it mentions "800m" of DH or XC tracks with "2.5 minute ride". Now, the area is small, but it's not that small!
2. If XC trails could be linked with the nearby areas in Garigal National Park they would be beneficial to an overall strategy for the area. Land managers have to stop thinking alone, and work together.
3. The options state number 1 (passive recreation) is, "...least likely to be affected by land fill stability.". Hardly - some might argue a bit of instability would enhance a freeride track for example.
4. The options state that number 3 (MTB trails) would have a high initial and operational cost. How so? Are there not DH, FR, DJ areas at Morgan Road, Red Hill, etc? How much do these cost council? I'm thinking the answer is, "Nothing". How then, would the tip be any different?
5. Local bike riders have always been told that Belrose Tip would be suitable and once rehabilitated form part of the solution. If this option is taken off the table - where else is council (and other local authorities) planning to accommodate the growing demand?
The bottom line is: We should be working towards a cross tenure solution for riding in the Northern Beaches and the Belrose site can be a small part of this.
Please write to council with your comments on this. Here's a handy list of addresses to copy/paste:
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
2010 Woodford to Glenbrook Classic
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Glenboork station. Refer to race pack to calculate time to catch train up to Woodfood (bikes go on bike trailers).
Entries for the 2010 Woodford to Glenbrook Classic are now open.
Please go to the 2010 Woodford to Glenbrook Sign Up Page on the CareFlight website for the details of this exciting event! Entries are only available on-line so register now, and don't forget to tell your friends!
Feel free to contact me via email or alternatively on any of the below details.
Best Regards
John Ebbott
Community Engagement Coordinator
NRMA CareFlight
4 Barden St
Northmead NSW 2153
Meet Jure Robic, Slovenian hard man
I love this story. Anyone in training for DW should read and learn.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/05/sports/playmag...
"Robic does not excel on physical talent alone. He is not always the fastest competitor... nor does he possess any towering physiological gift... He wins for the most fundamental of reasons: he refuses to stop."
New spin class in the Northern Beaches
http://www.procyclestudio.com.au
Looks good, shame I won't be able to make the "30mins of hell" classes.
Appin update for 21 Apr
Very nice.
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