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Oaks up and down Saturday
Glenbrook station carpark.
Thinking of doing the oaks tomorrow morning. Can go a bit earlier if preferred.
It'll be my first time there in many many years.
Kinross weekend away
The city of Orange is around 4 hrs from Sydney and 3 hrs from Canberra. Kinross State Forest is situated on the northeast edge of town, a 10 minute drive or 20 minute ride from the Orange town centre.
Meet at the Bulgas Road carpark, Western edge of the forest.
Drive out from Orange on the Ophir Rd, before you reach the rubbish tip, turn right onto Bulgas Rd. Follow this about 2km to the forest (the road turns to gravel).
Note that the 'Directions there' google maps link below may not give the best route/destination. It seems that google maps ignores Bulgas Rd when selecting a route and gives the next closest spot. The 'Meeting point' link should be correct.
I need to take a trip to Orange on the weekend on family business, so thought I'd visit the renowned Kinross trails and do a couple of laps (40km?)
If anyone from northern Sydney would like to tag along I'm happy to provide a lift, although Saturday afternoon I need to spend doing some boring stuff in town (assess a house for renovations). Can leave either Friday night or early Saturday.
Heading home straight after post ride tank refill (aka lunch).
Let me know preferences so I can make motel bookings earlier rather than later by Wednesday PM.
Knapsack Volunteer XC & DH Build day - Saturday 22nd November
Lovers walk Firetrail Gate, get onto Barnet St and head north uphill, the gate and parking is just past the 'S' bend.
The meeting will take place at the front gate of Lovers Walk (Barnett St), please be ready with tools in hand at 7:20. At this time we will move to the work site for the day and a briefing will take place.
Blue Mountains City Council have hired Adrian from Synergy to lead the Maintenance days.
The day will be focused on the XC trail. However Synergy will have a team on the DH so any volunteers wishing to work on the DH are welcome.
Trail maintenance will only run for 4hrs. To get the most out of it, please arrive early and be ready to start.
Knapsack Volunteer XC & DH Maintenance day - Saturday 8th November
Lovers walk Firetrail Gate, get onto Barnet St and head north uphill, the gate and parking is just past the 'S' bend.
The meeting will take place at the front gate of Lovers Walk (Barnett St), please be ready with tools in hand at 7:50. At this time we will move to the work site for the day and a briefing will take place.
The day will be focused on the XC trail with the potential for additional work on the DH.
Blue Mountains City Council have hired Adrian from Synergy to lead the Maintenance days.
Trail maintenance will only run for 4hrs. To get the most out of it, please arrive early and be ready to start.
***EXTREMELY IMPORTANT***
Knapsack Volunteer XC & DH Maintenance day - Monday 13th October
Lovers walk Firetrail Gate, get onto Barnet St and head north uphill, the gate and parking is just past the 'S' bend in the road.
The meeting will take place at the front gate of Lovers Walk (Barnett St), please be ready with tools in hand at 7:50. At this time we will move to the work site for the day and a briefing will take place.
The day will be focused on the addition of one XC trail and the closure of 2 sections of trail. (This is part of the formalisation and rationalisation of a XC circuit). Synergy will also have some of their crew working on the Downhill so volunteers are welcome to choose to work with them on the DH trail.
Saturday social - Manly Dam / Red Hill depending on conditions
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Saturday morning social ride, all levels welcome, either the Dam, plus some extra single track or Reh Hill depending on the rain / sun this week
Withdrawn: 2013 Merida 1-20 XT Build
Note that this is "Withdrawn" so is here for archive purposes only.
2013 Merida 1-20 Dual Suspension 26" Mountain Bike
Size Large (20")
Only rode the frame twice - mix of brand new components and components off my previous frame
A really nice bike at a bargain price! The Merida's don't get a lot of coverage in the media, but this is a really fun bike and the remote lever for the rear shock really brings the suspension to life. Perfect for XC / Trail riding.
Custom build:
- Rear Shock: Brand new 2013 Fox Float CTD Factory with Boost Valve and Remote
(Note: comes with a 2014 remote - massive improvement on the 2013 remote!)
Wylde MTB Trail Community Open Day
Wylde MTB Car park and Trail head is just off Elizabeth drive located next to the Sydney International (Cecil Park) Shooting Centre. The turn off can be found on the left 3km Due west from the M7 Motorway or on the right 600m Due East from Mamre Road.
As many of you know, due to the heavy rain we have been experiencing over the last few weeks Western Sydney Parklands (WSP) Trust management made the unfortunate decision to postpone the official Wylde MTB Trail Community Open Day scheduled last month.
New Date of Community Day
WSP are now pleased to announce the new event date will be Sunday 12 October (12pm to 3pm).
Red Hill social explore
Red Hill Reserve car park, off Lady Penryhn Drive, Beacon Hill. Another option is to ride over here from Oxford Falls.
Going to explore Red Hill, trying not to get too wet and muddy on the way, social ride for all levels of rider.
Oaks up and back this Saturday - early start.
Glenbrook station carpark.
I'm doing a training ride on the Oaks this Saturday morning if anyone wants to join me. It's always more fun and more rewarding riding in a group.
I'm looking to do it in just under 3 hours so not a blistering pace but not dawdling either.
I'm firm on the start time though as I have to be back in the city before lunch.
Hopefully see you there (weather permitting).