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First Time Race Tips
Hey everyone,
Next sunday I am participating in my first ever race. "The Kings School MtB Classic", It's a 2 hour race with a partner, where you each do a lap and then that's your lap time.
I was wondering if anyone had any tips for a first-time racer including things to go over on my bike? I generally just like riding with my friends so I'm not too serious 
Cheers
Chris
Thanks!
Went for a quick ride today at the Dam to check the race bike was ok ahead of the fling.
Lap 1 went well, 30:xx mins (including a bit of traffic).
Lap 2 was going well ... Until - the second creek crossing! Warning - there is a tree down on the left of the track, I cut it a bit close, the branches whipped my bars around. 11 stitches in my chin, 3 large grazes on my arm, and 1 front wheel so bent it won't turn within the forks! Walked the bike to Allambie heights and got home from there.
Shocking FOX kashima and new recalls
Well I'm wanting to gauge everyone's thoughts on what's going on with the FOX forks. I've encountered three other riders in the last month that have all had their kashima coating on their shocks wearing away. One 26" and 2 X 29" shocks. I thought this outer layer was supposed to be quite tough, but now I'm thinking my old alloy Fox shocks never had this issue and seemed to last for ever.(still lasting actually!)
Lake Woodford?
Blue Mtn locals,
I'm taking my son and mates to skateboard Glossop Rd at Lake Woodford tomorrow.
Fairly certain that there has been no fire activity in the last week, but don't want to travel from the beaches to find access blocked.
Any locals know whether or not the road is open at the moment?
Any info appreciated.
Cheers
Grose Mountain Lookout
There's a very nice view from Gross Mountain Lookout - end of Springwood Ridge.
White Cross Road parking
There's a small parking area at the end of White Cross Road, right by the trail head.
Wildflower Garden update for 25 Oct
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