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HMBX XC Race Round 2 - Awaba State Forest
I hadn't prepared very well for this event having not ridden my bike or done any form of fitness for the 4 weeks prior to the event (partly due to the rain and partly due to a neck injury after an OTBs earlier in the year). With this in mind I deliberately started at only 80% work rate knowing that I’d struggle towards the end. In true form, I lost nearly 2 minutes on the final lap as I hit the ‘wall’ 
Ortlieb products no longer available from Wiggle
I happened to notice on Wiggle last week that their usual fine stock of Ortlieb products had suddenly disappeared. I received an email response to my question about this stating that Wiggle is no longer able to ship Ortlieb to Australia for "... legal reasons... " They are still selling Ortlieb within the UK, so it would be possible to re-direct them with a 3PL.
If anyone happens to come across the next best priced store for Ortlieb products please share this on the forum (that doesn't involve a 3PL).
[Mod. moved to shopping]
Andrew
Ourimbah XC maintenance
Hi Folks,
Feel like some cross training? Feel the urge to give back to the trails we love to ride? This Sunday there is a maintenance day planned to tackle the critical issues, the entry to the drop off and the top of roller coaster. Yes there are more issues to deal with and they are on the agenda. More hands means more work will get done.
Sunday 8am onward, till as long as you like!
Bring any of the following, wheelbarrow, shovel, steel rake, your bike, water, gloves and some elbow grease.
Cheers
Rob
Duck Hole/Terrey Hills Trail update for 06 Mar
suprisingly better that same day last week ! still a few big puddles & lots of wet spots but no real boggy sections .Duckholes & centre track .
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whats your favourite "train track"?
Hi everyone
looking for ideas. let me know where your favourite single/tech track is that you can reach by taking the train system in sydney. Im in crows nest and took the train to Woodford the other day to do the "Oaks Trail" . fairly long journey but worth it (love the swim at the end). would like to hear your ideas. cheers Rich.
Nutrition leading up to a long race.
Guys looks like I've been roped into Capitol Punishment.
What's the general consensus about what to eat leading up to and just prior to an event like this...and indeed during.
Securing bikes in the garage
We are getting a garage built at the moment, and the Mrs has basically said once it's done, the bikes are out of the house!
So with all these stories of bikes being pinched from Garages, I'm looking for some method of securing the bikes inside the garage.
Can anyone recommend a product? I'm thinking some sort of steel rail or hoop which can be dynabolted or concreted to the floor. I would then attach the bikes to this with a couple of D locks.
Tyre pressure and Planes??
I'm off to Rotorua next week for some fun, just a little excited !!!!!!
I know I need to let pressure out of shock and fork though how much do you need to let out in the tyres, I run UST at about 27ish psi.
Do I need to completly deflate or is there a certain pressure they can be let down to safely travel??
Cheers Sam
Introduction from local rider(s)
Quick G'day from a couple of local riders.
Recently purchased a new MTB with intention of getting back amongst it. The gf bought one too.
Living in Freshwater.
So if you see a couple cruising along on Anthem 29ers, say g'day.
History...
- Started in 1990 on rigid 'Dodsun' with thumbshifters.
- Then built up Diamondback (91/92?), very first XT rapidfire / nukeproof carbon hubs / 737 SPDs / Ti flatbar / Girvin flexstem... & Purple QR's!
- Rode Diamondback to death (well, not really - I still have it).
- Remember Yarramundi back when it was just a baby.