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Rider limitations
One of the tangents we went off on in the "Overtaking" thread was blind riders on tandems. So as not to divert the thread further, I'd like to explore that idea a little further here.
One of the comments was to the effect that there are some things people with disabilities should accept they shouldn't be trying, or words to that effect.
I'm not sure if it's up to us to set those limits when they aren't setting them for themselves.
This video might I hope provoke some further thought along those lines.
Riding (or spectating) options for the coming weekend
Time to take a quick look at your various mountain bike options this weekend - Sep 28/29 if you're reading this late 
Early Saturday morning, for those that fancy a trip an hour or so up the road there's Geoff's Ourimbah Burn ride. I'm guessing this is just a warm up for him, because as he explained in another post...
I'm participating in the Great Cycle Challenge throughout October, I have pledged to ride 1000km for the month in support of the fight against children's cancer.
Good on ya Geoff! To show support, why not go have a couple of laps on Saturday, or online, see:
https://greatcyclechallenge.com.au/Riders/GeoffG...
Closer to home, on Sunday there's Hawkeye's Duck Holes, Centre, Perimeter, St Ives Sniggle & return. Sounds like a nice little loop... I might even show up
Finally, if you're wondering about the image, don't forget that on Sunday the 2013 NSWMTB State DH Championships are being run up on Hassans Walls. Our good mate Flynny from CTMBC is running around like a headless chook with all the last minute preparations but asked us to pass on this invite...
Feel free to come on up and see why the states best downhill mountain bikers love coming to Lithgow. Great action packed weekend with plenty of spills and thrills for spectators all for the cost of a donation for parking.
Parking is within the Lithgow Pony Club grounds in Sheedies Gully, just off Hassans Walls rd.
So there you go. Riding or watching, get out there and enjoy 
Andersons and The Oaks
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Glenbrook station carpark.
Due to injury
Muppet Show
This is a good little single track ride with a few slightly technical bits.
It's a good track to show kids some slightly more challenging mountain bike trails. They may have to walk a few small sections, but this is no drama.
Use the Muppets Return to make this a full loop track of a little over 2km. Most people do this loop clockwise.
Ourimbah Burn
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
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). Please do not park in this car park.
Parking and official trail head is now designated a further 350m or so up the road where there is a larger area. There's a CCOMTB notice board here by the trail entrance (on the left as you drive up the hill). Park up nose to curb or as directed.
Bike is being picked up from the shop tomorrow after having a fork service, so wanna give it a workout at my favourite xc course,a few laps at a social pace is on the cards and all are welcome.
Upper Mangrove/Great Northern Road
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Mangrove Mountain Shops
Broke my ribs yesterday, so no riding for me for a few weeks.
Ourimbah XC Course and Fire Trails Ride
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
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). Please do not park in this car park.
Parking and official trail head is now designated a further 350m or so up the road where there is a larger area. There's a CCOMTB notice board here by the trail entrance (on the left as you drive up the hill). Park up nose to curb or as directed.
I'm participating in the Great Cycle Challenge throughout October, I have pledged to ride 1000km for the month in support of the fight against children's cancer. To kick things off I'm going to try and ride 100km around the Ourimbah XC circuit and nearby fire trails.
I plan to start out with five laps of the XC course then head out to Kulnura and back then finish off with another lap or two of the XC course.
Feel free to join me for a lap or three if you have the time, pace will be very easy and I don't expect to start heading out to Kulnura until around 10:00am.
Withdrawn: Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon +/- Rohloff Hub
Just two weeks after posting my bike here I managed to break my leg.
While I was recovering I put the bike in for a service, re-grease and etc., plus a new back rotor and brake pads (which it needed) and then put it away in my shed.
Seven months later and sadly it doesn't look like I am ever going to be riding like I used to. It occurred to me that my expensive bike is depreciating and maybe I should just sell it and then whenever/if ever I get back into MTB buy something new.