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Terrey Hills update for 08 Jan
I'll say amber as there was standing water heading out on Long and heading back from the lookout at around 6:30am this morning it poured down 
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All aboard Tristraining
In February, once I get back from overseas, Tristraining starts again. Just thought I'd take the opportunity for a heads up for anyone interested in doing a 100km event this autumn - you know, Capital Punishment or Convict 100. Anyone interested in doing a good, solid training ride for one of these two events, I'll be going to do several reconnaissance rides on the GNR once the course direction is finalized where I'll be practicing the course as well as rides in the Blue Mtns.
Withdrawn: Avid Elixir R brakes - price drop
These brakes are the original gear from my 2011 Scott Scale 26". Bike size is large to help gauge length of brake hoses. No longer required due to upgrades. I have reduced the price to sell quickly. Will accept 700ml bottle of Bundy Red instead of cash if you prefer.
Probably suit second/project/training bike. That's what I was going to do, but have since bought a roadie with rim brakes for fitness so better off in someone else's capable hands.
Avid Elixir R full brake set $40 includes:
- Front and rear levers and callipers with mounts and bolts
Withdrawn: Shimano XTR Wheelset
Shimano XTR M975 UST 26' tubeless wheelset for sale.
Wheels are QR front and rear and are in excellent condition with only a few cosmetic marks and light use only. Have only had a few hours use since full true, tension and hub service from Aaron at BS16. Come with 6' Shimano RT-97 center lock rotors and tubeless valves as well as Maxxis Ikon 3C EXO tyres (front approx. 10% and rear 25% worn). Wheels are light, strong and fast! Prefer local pickup but happy to discuss freight options at buyers expense.
Manly Dam Wednesday Night Rides
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Regular Wednesday Night Ride.
All levels welcome.
Good lights required.
1 lap for beginners. 2 laps for fitter types.
Cheers
D
Manly Dam Wednesday Night Rides
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Regular Wednesday Night Ride.
All levels welcome.
Good lights required.
1 lap for beginners. 2 laps for fitter types.
Cheers
D
Should I punish myself?!
I'm looking for a 2014 challenge and was thinking about entering another race - possibly Capital Punishment. I haven't done a lot of racing before - in fact, only 2 attempts at the Wollombi Wild Ride. To give you an idea of my level, I did the 60km race last year and completed in 3:30, although work commitments meant I didn't get much bike time in the run up to it (excuses, excuses)
Withdrawn: Left crank only - Shimano Deore XT 175mm
Need a left crank only - From a Giant Trance X0 2013 - stripped the crank because the pedal because was loose.
175mm
Any help to replace would be appreciated.
Not sure what there worth, maybe someone is throwing a pair out?
Thanks
Andrew
LOST Giro aeon helmet at ourimbah Sunday 5 Jan
My name is David Paviell. I was at the Ourimbah MTB XC tracks on Sunday 5 Jan. I left my helmet on the car roof at 12pm and when I went back to see if it was there I was told that It was picked up by 2 guys in a grey hatchback. I'm not sure what happened to it from there but I was also told that some people saw it on a sign near the tree tops adventure park. I asked at Tree Tops and they had not seen it.
It is a blue and white team Garmin Grio Aeon helmet. It had a distinctive New Zealand sticker on the right side.
Training advice
So, after a few years of disappointing race results I've finally managed to negotiate some time for training, with conditions of course, with the minister for fun and finance.
Having 2 very young kids, 20 months and 5 months, there is very little time available to pursue our own interests. I really enjoy events but hate being underprepared and getting physically smashed (kinda takes the fun out of it). The final straw was The Highland Fling, which I won't delve into other than it took me to breaking point and beyond.
What I'd be super keen to learn is how best to spend my limited time on the bike? So, what did I get approved?
A few nights a week, small children sleeping dependent (so not always guaranteed), for half an hour to an hour riding around our local streets (I'll be using the MTB with fast rolling tyres). Riding at the weekend isn't garuanteed but I'll be pushing for it most weeks. Even then it'll be limited to a couple of hours.
So, what training would get me fitter and enable me to be more competitive, still at the not so pointy end of the race mind you.
I was thinking intervals but not entirely sure how to build an interval program, how to know when to increase the load, when to rest etc. Any advice or pointers to training literature greatly received!!
Now I need to get some night lights and pray the kids sleep at night 