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Learning to Enjoy my Own Company
I did the Wollombi Wild Ride two weeks ago as a practice race for the Kowalski, which turned into a 90% solo effort with not a single other rider sight for the rest of the race. Despite it being about as different as a race could possibly be due to its 60km length, purely firetrail and dirt road with two very steep climbs, it was nonetheless an opportunity to get some racing under my skin before the much-anticipated "singletrack marathon like no other." But little did I know how important the experience of riding solo was going to be...
Spring Cycle 2015
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
North Sydney
The 32nd Spring Cycle will be held on 18 October 2015. This is Sydney's largest community cycling event and run by Bicycle NSW. It is your only chance each year to ride over the main deck of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cahill Expressway.
Choose from 12km City Ride (finishes at Pyrmont), the 50km Classic Ride, or the 105km Challenge Ride.
See www.springcycle.com.au for all the details and entry.
Kowalski Classic - Singletrack Overdose
As I peeled myself out of bed this morning, hobbled towards the bathroom like an 80 year old man, coughed up a bit of lung and tried to speak which turned more into a croak - I still had a manic grin on my face and twinkle in a sleep encrusted eye!
The Kowalski Classic is like a dream - endless ribbons of singletrack reeling off into the forest, swooping into gullies, arcing turns, grinding climbs and moments of airborne ecstasy!
Manly Dam update for 20 Sep
Sunday morning rides in rain. Lots of water & erosion. Won't be surprised if closed mid week unless the sun comes out
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Kowalski 50Km
This was my second ever 50Km race - the other being last years Fling.
In the lead up to this two things happened.
Firstly, I took Mr Shippards advice and rode as much single track as possible.
Secondly, I got a cold.
Swollen glands and a bastard of a sore throat greeted me every morning for the last week and I seriously considered pulling out or at least dropping back tot he 25km race.
Nissan car key found - Manly dam
Found today 20th September at Manly Dam, we were trying to track owner of it with no luck, photo attached. Owner please send me PM.
Wylde MTB Trail update for 20 Sep
Rain was just enough to make the clay grip nicely.
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Let's say that again - Please respect areas our trails pass by!
A while back we posted a gentle reminder to please respect for the environment our trails pass through.
Sadly the message doesn't seem to be getting through. Take a look at this sign snapped by Hawkeye (and his rather more strongly worded post).
Nothing more to say!
INTERMEDIATE Mountain Bike Skills Clinic-4 hours of Skills
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Jubes Mountain Bike park
The long awaited and requested INTERMEDIATE MOUNTAIN BIKE SKILLS CLINIC
4 hours of skills for only $130.00 !
"Thanks. This course has significantly improved my mountain bike skill level and psychology to attempt more demanding exercises." Dorian Munting
Sample Skills Covered in the 4 hours
*Helmet check and fit
*Bike safety inspection
*Learning to pump
*Line selection
*Berms and flat turns
*Track stands
*Technical ascending
*Technical descending
*Manuals and wheelies
*Introduction to jumping
*Bunny hops and mono hops
*Mastering skinnies
FUNDAMENTALS Mountain Bike Skills Clinic-4 hours of skills
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Jubes Mountain Bike Park
FOUR HOURS OF MOUNTAIN BIKE FUNDAMENTALS FOR ONLY $130.00
This is what Amanda Cooton (MTB Adventure Meet Up member) had to say about the previous Fundamentals MTB Skills Clinic.
"Great course! Feeling much more confident and learnt some new tricks! Jeremy was a great coach! Thanks"
Sample Skills Covered in FUNDAMENTALS Mountain Bike Skills Clinic
• Helmet check and fit
• Bike safety inspection
• Correct riding position-attack position
• Ratcheting
• Controlled braking including emergency braking
• Riding over small obstacles
• Slow riding and balance