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Hornsby Council lobbying... time to bang the table
From HSMBA:
Hi Everyone,
We continue to come under fire from conservationist groups. Our recreation
is called short term, expensive, exclusive, for a small age group and that we
will lead to the ultimate destruction of all flora and fauna. Seriously!
So we have a real battle because even though we know the facts do not
support these claims, the decision makers do not necessarily know the truth
and are swayed. We are trying to educate them with the facts and also
inviting them to the IMBA workshop for land managers in late April, but it's
a battle.
Mid week Menai ride
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCE TO ANSTO ON THE NEW ILLAWARRA ROAD, LUCAS HEIGHTS.
You know this ride by now. A bit technical in places, a few pinch climbs here and there and some good flowing sniggle.
Not the ride for a beginner as it can be tricky in places, good lights will be needed and body armour is advised.
See you there.
Chris
PLEASE NOTE: I'M STARTING FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION. WE'LL BE MEETING OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCE TO ANSTO ON THE NEW ILLAWARRA ROAD. PLEASE CALL IF YOU NEED DIRECTIONS.
Update on Manly Dam Maintenance Days
A few weeks back, when I thought the dust from the Manly Dam debacle had settled, thought it was time to ask council what is going to happen with maintenance days.
The story so far (for those that don't know) is that I've been asking the rangers there since June 2008 (22 months!) when riders can help maintain the track they love so much. Each time I ask, they are always "coming soon". More examples of when I spoke to them and was told the same thing:
April 2009: http://nobmob.com/node/8820
September 2009: http://nobmob.com/node/10703
Weight weenies
For the weight weenies out there, the gloves are off and the challenge is set @ 7.5kg:
Redhill cruise
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
deep creek carpark at dog walking oval and ride up hill from there.
I am looking at doing a quick run of Redhill this afternoon will not be anything overboard or to intense as have already done a run up the hill this morning. Will be treating the run as a XC run and armour etc is optional, I will not be wearing any. If no joiners confirmed by 15:30pm ride I will be going alone.
Images in classifieds
Just now I've added the ability to allow classified posters to include images of their items. Probably long overdue, sorry for the delay 
Eg, those sexy SLR wheels:
Classified listings now feature thumbs if the poster makes use of this feature:
It should be pretty self explanatory how this works (click 'Browse', click 'Upload'... repeat until done) but as usual, shout out with any issues you see.
Enjoy 
Hand... brake?
Warning: graphic content... do not follow this link if you have a weak stomach!
Saw this earlier - a very bizarre/unlucky accident report, but heed the warning above - there are some graphic images.
http://www.spokemagazine.com/2010/04/hand-brake/
On the plus side... if you've ever wanted to see what an X-ray of a Hope brake lever assembly looks like, now's your chance!
Kiwarrak Goodness
Just had an awesome session with a bunch of blokes from Taree this moring riding the trails around Kiwarrak.
Best fun I've had for a very long time. There's something like 30km of singletrack hidden in there, maintained by some very active trail fairies. Bridges, berms, see-saws, ramps and jumps, All-mountain, downhill, dirtjump, XC loops, it's all there. Apparently for the Easter weekend they had a few hours spare so they walked around with a petrol blower blowing the dust and leaf litter off the trail!
Great Northern Road update for 10 Apr
In good condition. The same large puddles are there from when I rode it 2 years ago but the are easy to navigate. Shepards Gully is a bit overgrown but good fun
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