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Where to ride in Menai
So the girly and I have this Friday off work and we'd like to go for a ride at Menai (weather permitting). We've never ridden here before and looking at Google Earth, there seems to be a lot of out-and-back trails and no obvious loop back to the car.
Are there any preferred routes that people regularly join up to make a decent ride? We're looking for more techincal riding, not fire trails if that makes a difference.
Any suggestions on where to go? Are we likely to get lost having never been there with no gps or maps?
Cheers,
Scott.
Menai midweek
opposite ansto
I am not sure if the trails will be dry enough. Has anyone been there lately?
Would like to do the same loop as last week but starting on the other side. Start through the small NS stuff, go until the top of the downhill and back.
I am sure that if by myself i will get lost and will use the GPS to come back though 
Menai just before dark
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
If someone wants to come along, i finish the ride with the last lights.
Mid week Menai NIGHT ride
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
Menai.. at night.. A bit technical in places, a few pinch climbs here and there and some good flowing sniggle.
Not the ride for a beginner as it can be tricky in places, good lights will be needed and body armour is /optional/ advised.
Best thing, we ride at the pace of our last rider so this is a great way to stay together, see the animals out and about and most importantly not be worried about if this group is going to disappear into the distance. We're out to enjoy the "special effects" that night riding is all about.
Damn good ride
Fantastic way to spend a couple of hours early on a Saturday morning.
Thanks to Wayne, Chris and Andy for showing me around - I can definitely see why people rave about this as a playground. I learned some good stuff, had a great time and found a new area for me.
I'll definitely be back there again.
Menai this arvo
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
I am going there if anyone wants to join me give me a buzz. i may start a bit later than 3pm
Sat early Menai Single Track
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge. Well I've never been there, so this is just what the database told me.
I'm finally about ready to ride again and I've never been to Menai. Given I've got to be on that side of town on Saturday morning, sounds like a great time to squeeze in a quick spin.
Somebody want to show me where it is and whip me around a trail? I've heard good things about it and I wanna get some for myself... I guess I'm around the intermediate skill and fitness level and the photos of this place look awesome.
Mid week Menai NIGHT ride
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
You know this ride by now. A bit technical in places, a few pinch climbs here and there and some good flowing sniggle.
Not the ride for a beginner as it can be tricky in places, good lights will be needed and body armour is /optional/ advised.
Best thing, we ride at the pace of our last rider so this is a great way to stay together, see the animals out and about and most importantly not be worried about if this group is going to disappear into the distance. We're out to enjoy the "special effects" that night riding is all about.
See you there. Pm me if your still not to sure..
Vid 3
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