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Knapsack Build Day, 23 November 2019
Lovers walk Firetrail Gate, get onto Barnet St and head north uphill, the gate and parking is just past the 'S' bend.
Synergy Trails, Blue Mountains City Council and Blue Mountains Off Road Cyclists (BMORC) will be holding a series of track work days over the next few months.
The XC track work will include general track maintenance and track upgrades to formalise a loop as signposted at the Barnet Street entry gate. Downhill track work if required will be determined on the day.
Start Times: 8:00 am
Where: Knapsack Reserve Glenbrook.
Meeting Point: Lovers walk fire trail gate, at the northern end of Barnet Street.
Withdrawn: Tyres - 26"
Note that this is "Withdrawn" so is here for archive purposes only.
Just found under the house a pair of 26" Kenda Small Block 8's and a pair of 26" Schwable Racing Ralph's. Both have been used on only a few rides so probably 90% tread remaining.
I'd rather give them away than bin them. Downside is I live out west near Parramatta and you'll have to come and get them!
Convict 100 - 2018
Wisemans Ferry - by the East ferry crossing (turn right bottom of the hill). There is a good parking area by the kiosk here.
It's the Convict 100... no description necessary 
Simpson Desert Bike Challenge
Purni Bore, South Australia
The Simpson Desert Bike Challenge
Entries are now open for the 32nd Australian Simpson Desert Bike Challenge. The Australian Outback, hosting the world's largest parallel sand dune system, provides a stunning backdrop for mountain bike stage racing.
The 2018 course will traverse the Simpson Desert from west to east, covering approximately 530 km over nine stages. The five-day event will start in South Australia on the September 25 and finish in Queensland on the September 29, 2018.
Knapsack Build Day 10th February 2018
Lovers walk Firetrail Gate, get onto Barnet St and head north uphill, the gate and parking is just past the 'S' bend.
All are welcome!!!
Start at 8:00am at this stage at the start of Lover's Walk.
Plan of works: Still working this out with BMCC for XC. DH with Synergy and Clinton.
Blue Mountains City Council have hired Adrian from Synergy to lead the Maintenance days.
Trail maintenance will only run for 6hrs. To get the most out of it, please arrive early and be ready to start.
OMV Reopening Social Ride
End of Quarry Road, Hornsby - Parking is well signposted, directing cars to park at the END of the road. If this is full, park in the Dural Street carpark.
OMV finally reopens!
And for those who may not have heard, I've had an interesting time over the last few months recovering from some health issues.
I've been getting about on the roadie but this will be my first "proper" ride on dirt for about 5 months. It's also a "**** you" to the unimaginative specialist who said "find another sport". 
Pace will be steady. Looking to put some base kilometres in the legs.
Come and say g'day. We haven't had a social ride for awhile
NoBMoB Xmas Ride 2017
Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
Last years ride was another great outing with near perfect weather on a fairly dry and dusty Perimeter/Long trail. This year's edition offers more of the same and, falling on Xmas eve, hopefully everyone will bring their Xmas cheer.
Withdrawn: Northwave Blaze Plus MTB Shoes
Note that this is "Withdrawn" so is here for archive purposes only.
I got some mtb shoes online but they're the wrong size. They're size 43. I'm going to send them back but if anyone is keen I'll sell them for $180ono
https://northwave.com/en/p/blaze-plus/
Kowalski Classic 2017
The Ride Canberra site describes the main forest entrance as being the corner of Kowan Road and Sutton Roads. There is a parking area 5km into the forest along Kowan road with gates that may be locked. Call Canberra Connect (13 22 81) for the combinations or ride from Sutton Road for a warm up.
The BentSpoke Kowalski Classic is a one-day showcase of the famous trail network of East Kowen Forest and Sparrow Hill. The event celebrates the achievements of local trail builders Paul Cole, Alan Anderson and the award winning Kowalski Brothers Trailworks (our trail building crew), who together have hand built over 120km of flowing trail in East Kowen (the Kow) & Sparrow Hill (the Bird). The Kowalski Classic is the ultimate single track marathon with three race distances taking in the very best trails in Sparrow Hill and East Kowen.
WSMTB XC Club Series Round 4
There's a car park (click for foggy picture) on Springwood Road - just down the way from Hawkesbury Heights if you're looking for a suburb name.
Registration: 8:00am to 8:50am
Under 10 Kids Racing: 8:30am
Under 13 Racing: 9.00am
Under 15 and Senior Racing: 9.30am
Race Day Entry fee:
U10's Free!
U13's $5
U15's $10
Senior Grades $20 with MTBA Membership
Senior Grades $25 + Day License
Sport $10
MTBA Race membership must be presented or a day licence must be purchased.
Day License:
18 and Under $18
18yo+ $30
Recreation member upgrade $15
Family Benefit: Entries Capped at $50. Does not include Day Licences
--Additional Information:
Day rego only; Cash only.