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chain reaction order
Anyone have any shopping for chain reaction?
I am putting together an order in the next day or two and wouldnt mind the free shipping option (hehe).
Craig
Camping Canberra or southern highlands
Kathy and I are looking to go camping for a weekend down in Canberra or the southern highlands over the next few weeks before the cold weather sets in, with a couple of days of biking in the usual pine forest areas.
Does anyone have any recollection or info on camping areas in the vacinity?
Hot showers would be nice but all other creature comforts can be forgotten about.
Cheers
Gazza and Kath
p.s. i see you took Pratiwi down to the S.H. a while ago. is Wingello ok for Kath?
Resident Tiger Snake
Hi everyone, just thought I'd post a little warning about a local tiger snake which occasionally suns itself on the Perimeter Trail in Terrey Hills. I live at the beginning of the trail and i've seen it in the area around the first few k's of the track (they are territorial), generally from the beginning until the beginning of Smiths Creek (and presumably some of Nerang). Most snakes tend to slide off the track but this one plays dead until you get to close and then strikes.
Cross Training?
Hey,
Just curious as to what you guys do for cross training? and no I don't mean cross-training the road bike or the motorcross bike.
When I just started getting into MTB'ing I used to do windsurfing and gym work. This brought a whole lot of benefits in terms of strength to the upper body etc. Now it seems as though I only ride and ride and the upper body ain't doing a whole lot of stuff. The back is beginning to suffer a bit cause of the combination of desk work ALL FLIPPIN DAY! and riding. (not that I ride that much)
Thanks to Gazza for lending me his bike and the Terrey Hills ride!
Finally managed to get out on a ride last Thursday when Gary took me out on the Terrey Hills fire trails route. Your tracks are so different here - the rocks and the scree are probably nothing to you guys as you're used to it - I found it a bit unnerving. That track finally made me understand the absolute necessity of a full suspension bike. If I'd been riding my KHS Team full rigid (aka the Tea Trolley or V&A exhibit circa 1994) without doubt I'd have been more off than on. The bike Gary let me use was excellent and absorbed so much - my old steed would have bucked me off pronto.
Horses (was Thanks for the warning)
Thanks for the warning Martin.
Slowing/stopping for horses is just part of sharing the trails my friend, remember we are all out there for the same reason regardless of what we ride & a bit of horse poo never hurt anyone(as long as you dont ride with your mouth open 
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pk rippers
folks just saw an ad for collecters on abc friday night 8pm.Not my usual cup of tea but one guy has a whole heap of bmx,particularly pk rippers!!to the older school folks here,im sure it'd be worth a look.
Ourimbah ride today
HI to the guys met today thanks for the ride had a good day, except for loosing my phone but my boss was cool with it hope to see you all on the trail sometime Ron
An Australian Poem for Easter
Some of you (of more recent English extraction) may not be aware of a famous old Australia Poem. Hence I will share it with you. It may explain why some old aussie people are not that push bike friendly. They may remember the horse days too well. This is a poem I learned to recite as a child of about 5 for my Grandfather (who was a horse lover). I think it's about early DownHill... LOL.
MULGA BILL'S BICYCLE by A.B. "Banjo" Paterson
'Twas Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze;
He turned away the good old horse that served him many days;
Looking for the best XC singletrack within 1-2 hours drive
We have a car for the long weekend and would like to check out the best singletrack outside of the immediate area. Unfortunately we would be able to stay overnight anywhere. Any suggestions for a great day ride, preferably at least 2+ hours long?