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MTB in Tassie
The wife and I are off to Tasmania for a ten day road trip in a couple of months time and I'm allowed to take my bike 
Has anyone done any rides over there that they could recommend or have any links to websites showing trail maps? The Tassie Trails site seems to be a good place to start but there are very few gps traces.
Good deal for $2500?
So here is the deal.
The Minister for Finance has opened up the purse strings and given me a budget of $2500 max for a bike upgrade (gross not nett).
I am just under 6ft 4in, tip the scales at the 95kg mark and ride mostly Sydney trails (AM/XC) with the odd race thrown in. I currently ride a Giant XTC but the doctor says my back is f'd so I need to invest in a dually to help with cushioning. The best deal I have found so far on a new bike is a Giant Trance X0 2012 for $2800 which is over budget.
Red Hill update for 01 Sep
As green as you'll get it. Get out there and ride.
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Demo days
Does anyone know of any bike shops doing demo days in the next few weeks?
I know there is a Trek demo day at Ourimbah next Sunday morning but wondered if there was any more coming up?
Unfortunately my LBS doesn't do demo bikes as they're not a big enough shop.
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Endurance Info
I am currently training for my first solo 8 hour in November. I've been searching the net for a few months now trying to get some 'tips' for endurance events, but I'm not finding a lot of info. A small 3-part series by Mark Fenner has been handy for training.
Anyone know of any good mtb specific websites or books? 'Ed Rides Bikes' is a great read, but not a whole lot of inside knowledge.
Cascades update for 31 Aug
Its packed down now. Very quick. Only a couple of sandy corners. Its about the best I have seen now for years. Waterbars are good now too for air. Hill from Acron and Quarry Hill have also been graded so its all smooth. No puddles or bogs as they have done a good job. A good ride so hit it.
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Riding the Barossa
Hi, I'm planning a trip to the Barossa Valley, with the Yetti of course, and was wondering if anyone had inside information on trail rides in the area. I'll be hiring a camper van, so mobility won't be a problem. I'll be looking for cross country tracks so a mixture of single track and dirt roads would be the norm I guess, I am an experienced rider with about 7 years under the belt but not looking for anything too narly… I'm looking to go within the next two months.
Couple of Laps in Appin on the first day of Spring !
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
North end of Burke St, Appin. There's a small parking area here at the trail head.
Note that the map shows Market Street connecting Appin Rd to this location but that is actually a firetrail and will not work for drivers who should take King St (next block South) and enter from there.
Looking to do a couple of laps at Appin "race loop" maybe more if time and legs permit
I was there last week and the track was in excellent condition !
Just bought this...
So if you see me riding round the Dam with a smile as wide as the trail you'll understand why.
Best bike I've owned by an some orders of magnitude.
Terrey Hills update for 30 Aug
Signs are up closing the trail for back burning. I'd expect it to be out of action for the weekend.
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