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Great North Road Saturday 21st April (start time and direction to be confirmed)
i know this is a while away but thought i would get in early. The dirtworks 100 will be on a few weeks after this date so thought it may be a good time to check the area out. I have never been there before so would be good to have someone come along who has been before or someone with a decent map. I propose starting at wisemans then crossing the ferry, turn left and into the great northern rd this way, then do a loop which will maybe equal 60-70kms, i think there is a loop that goes near wrights creek ( i think i read somewhere) and comes back via st albans. I am guessing though so if anybody can help out with a proposed route that would be great. This will be a cruisy ride mainly to check the trails out and there condition, start maybe 8am, back to car by 4pm at latest. What do you think?
British Rider in Manly - desperate for some trails
Hi guys,
Firstly, a big hello to everybody on this forum!
Ok, here's the scope. Been in Manly about four hours (been drinking and my head hurts!), spent 24 hours flying over here, and led to believe that I'd be able to roll out of my front door and hit some trails. Since found out this is not the case. I don't drive and all I've got in my arsenal is a seven inch freeride bike. I'll ride most things jump or downhill related, and have been known to pedal occasionally. So if anybody knows of anything I can keep myself busy with whilst I'm here (six weeks in total) I'll be much more than appreciative.
Thursday night ride somewhere else...
Controversial I know but I'm a little over Terry Hills... and so can I suggest a Thursday night ride at Manly Dam, say 7.30 for a couple of laps (though feel free to just do one). Usual meeting spot parking at the Hydraulics labs down the hill from the School.
Post if you're coming please.
Ta,
Matt.
Quarry Road Fire Trail Thursday 8th - Updated
After being prompted to start a new thread.....here it is.
Thursday arvo after work say 6pm, depending on the weather of course.
See here for the link. http://nobmob.com/rides/berowravalleyquarry
Meet at end of Stewart Ave in Hornsby Heights.
Please respond to this post if you are coming.
Happy trails.
Sam
Terry Hills - Wed 7th - 7:15 pm Start
Hi Boys and Girls,
Due to popular demand there is a night ride on Wed 7th March. Start at 7:15pm (Ready to Ride).
We will be doing Duck Hole (or Duck Ponds for Christine 
), Center Track and back to Terry Hills.
Evan
Oaks Fire Trail 17th March
Hi Everyone,
A few of us are going to do the Oaks trail (Yes I heard you groan Liam) This time it will be with a twist. Don has agreed to lead us on the ride with his GPS to set the pace.
We aim to start at the top of the track at the gate at Woodford and finish at the top of the hill at the entrance to the park (Don? was that the end point we decided on?) after the weir at the bottom of the stairs in 1 hour 23min.
In order to keep it simple and fun. Don will set the pace and we (most likely me) will play the sweeper at the back of the back. It will be this person's duty not to leave anyone behind and to help if they have an equipment failure or just ride back with them.
Sat 10 Mar - Distance Training
Hmmmm... yesterday was hard. Hot and humid and only 33Ks in around 3 hours of riding. Although it had over 1000m of vertical I was disappointed at how tired I was feeling.
Time to get serious about doing some distance for the DW!
Where: Ryland Meeting point, Mona Vale Road (there's a dirt area with plenty of parking).
When: Saturday 10 March. 7:30am (I know some will want earlier, and some later so this is nice compromise).
What: Bit of distance and climbing (there will be some nasty hills) training:
Sat 3rd March, 3pm @ Cromer for 55km loop
Starting to train a bit more, since registered for the Dirt Works 100...
We are going on a ride this Saturday afternoon at 3pm, between 50 and 60km.
Anybody who is interested is welcome to come along?
Ride plan:
Start at Cromer->Red Hill->Oxford Falls->Belrose->St Ives->Terrey Hills->Ingleside (Bahai Temple)-> Deep Creek -> Narrabeen Lake-> Cromer
Majority will be off-Road trails, some trail linking along roads. Plenty of fire trails, single track, downhills, and other fun stuff...
Meeting here in Cromer at 3.00pm, for a 3.15pm departure. Should be back before 8pm.
Probably a good idea to bring a snack, and plenty of water.
Sunday Arvo
Bit of a scatter I know but anyone heading to Menai/RNP/Red Hill on Sunday Arvo? Keen for a ride at any of those spots, though with the first two I'm not too au fait with the trails.
Ta,
Matt.
Sunday 4 March - Manly Dam at 9:00 a.m.
Hello all,
Possibly we may end up being too tired from Ourimbah. Or possibly the weather may destroy all our best laid plans. But for Sunday morning, I was planning on doing a lap around Manly Dam at 9:00 a.m. As an indication, I would doubt this will be the fastest lap I will ever do at Manly.
Weather forecast that day is for hot conditions. So best to get the ride out of the way early. Park at the lower Hydro Labs carpark. Call the mobi if you are a late arrival.
Hope to see you all there!
Liam
0438 885 410