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Hellfire Cup FAQ & Promo
Hey everyone - towards the end of last year I wrote a bit about the Hellfire Cup in Tassie (19th - 22nd November). Its a hell (excuse me) of a good event.
As I said before, its a bit of a cross between a race, a social event, and a music festival. A really unique vibe. $ days of incredible MTB riding on some rad trails, with only half an eye on the results sheet.
Anyway - if anyone was interested in going, or had questions, there are two events this week that will provide answers and also some benefits..
Wildside Difficulty
If anyone has raced the Wildside stage race in Tasmania before could you comment on how technical the trails are? Particularly how it compares to the trails around Sydney.
My wife is considering entering and is not yet confident riding all of Manly Dam. Would the this make the Wildside not enjoyable or would it just mean walking a few sections?
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This looks sick.
i am pretty keen. I only have a 120 mm travel bike but I am keen to go.
According to the website low travel bikes are fine as there is A and B lines.
This is where they have held a handgliding championship!
We should form a northen beach posse to convoy there.
Cheers
" Hidden Valley Classic "
For the ride of your life !!...Sunday 13th Sept at Coolah.
30-60-90k options...over 90% natural singletrack.
Entries are limited...don't leave it too long, you'll miss out.
For information & photos click onto link below or google Coolah Bikeworx.
Ourimbah latest status?
Does anyone have an up to date status on Ourimbah XC tracks to share. Latest status report on this site is from the 8th of June and there has been some rain around since and just wanting to check if the tracks will be in good condition over the weekend.
Many Thanks!
Kowalski Classic 2015 - 20 Sept - Entries Now Open
Now in its fourth year, the Kowalski Classic is a one-day showcase of the famous trails in East Kowen Forest and Sparrow Hill. The event celebrates the achievements of local trail builders Paul Cole, Alan Anderson and the mysterious Kowalski Brothers, who together have hand built over 100km of flowing trail in East Kowen (the Kow) & Sparrow Hill (the Bird).
Love single track? Then you will love the Kowalski Classic.
My first Convict 100
I am going to ride the C100 for the first time this August. I was glad that it got moved as I was not available for May.
So the important questions that I am hoping that someone will be able to help me on.
1. I am reasonably fit for a 50+ year old ... Ride twice a week for 50k plus each time and don't mind the hills.
Q - Do I need to train more that this for the 100?
2. I have ridden roads bikes for the past 10 years but recently - 12 months ago - bought a MTB and love it as a change up from the road bike.
Where to ride in Port Macquarie
We are heading up to the GE race in Port Macquarie on this Sunday to race and have a Mondraker demo day, but we will be up there on the Saturday already and I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good track for XC / all mountain type ride
Dungog Duathlon
I heard about this event via the HMBA so thank you in advance for the heads up on what is a really great race. The recent rain fall made the single track pretty challenging with lots of crashes and technical problems. There is a great photo of a guy attempting to negotiate the last 10km just on his back wheel rim. It was shame that this event really doesn't seem to attract the numbers with probably only 70 competitors if that there. The money raised goes to helping local projects in the area so it's all for a good cause.