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Craft TransAlp 2012 - On the lookout for a Partner
So I know a lot of people wont be keen for this because it involves a number of big undertakings I guess, however I am quite keen, so thought I would put it out there and see if anyone is interested, so yeah I am looking for a partner to get involved and do this stage race in Europe.
Basically I would like to race the Craft TransAlp in 2012, its in Europe and is basically a 8 days stage race in July covering almost 700km's and over 21000 metres of climbing. As Brian put it via email, its like a Angry Doctor every single day.
Merida Whaka 100
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Check this out - 100 ker held in the The Redwoods - Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua New Zealand.
http://www.n-duro.co.nz/whaka/
Basically 100km of riding single track - what a better way to see all that the Redwoods have to offer. There are 25km and 50km options also.
Could be a good replacement for the Angry Doctor in the event schedule, as race is on Saturday 22 October 2011.
A bit far to travel, but from what I can see of the course map, you basically ride a large % of what the forest has to offer in this single day.
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Short but sweet experience in Wanaka (NZ)
Spent 3 nights in Wanaka last week (missed the Rodeo 2nd Jan, was pouring with rain) and while I really didn't think I could fit any mtbing in, I managed to wangle a couple of unexpected hours on Tues 4th.
Kids splashing about in the lake, wife and I walking along the shops about 4pm and what do I see on the door of Racers Edge? A ride notice, MTB ride tonight 6 - 8pm that night (there were other rides other nights, at least one road ride) meet out front.
BC mountain bike for solo entry
Have entered into the BC mountain bike, but will not be able to participate. If you are interested in racing BC solo at the early bird price $1600 AUS please call 0439991702. It is a savings of $400 Cheers Todd Israel
Rotorua social
**Barbie voiceover**
To your right, you will see our native animals in action.... Robbie Deans coaching the Wallabies
And to your left, you will see our .... BLOODY. FRICKIN. AWESOME. MTB. PARK!!
Sorry, cannot contain my excitement when we leave for Rotorua this weekend but just wanting to gauge if there is anybody out there that would be there at the same time to show us around this beast of a park.
I'll put a ride notice shortly but we're riding on Sunday 6th Dec at 9am and meeting at the visitors centre at Long Mile rd.
The world at your door....
This site has been set up by a member of the Hawkes Bay MTB Club (NZ) and could be real interesting for mtb tourism if it takes off.
http://www.bigbluemtb.com/social/
BTW rode some of their Eskdale tracks (near Napier, NZ) late last month and they have a fantastic network. Well worth including in any NZ mtb escapades.
Indoor Bike Park... if it's raining [Video]
I've heard it's raining back home in Sydney... but there is always Plan B (here in Canada)!
We took the bike-crazed kids from the Canuck side of the family to Toronto's largest indoor bike park... Joyride150.
It has 4 levels of riding, skinnies, jumps, XC course, pump tracks, foam pits....good for adults and kids as young as 5 years old!
Benji with the cousins at www.Joyride150.com
Think of it as an Indoor Bike park ...as big as Warringah Mall!
Check out the foam pit
Check out the videos....
City Riding
So is this what those people do if they are too far away from any decent trails......its all year round riding!
Hot tracks in the USA
Hey there nobmob's, I am thinking about an excursion to the USA for a bit of MTBing but wouldn't have any idea of where the best tracks would be. Can anyone help me here? Many thanks....