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What's going on here?
I know I'm new to this road riding thing, but what's going on here?
Caption competition...
SMH: Sydney: The city that hates bikes....
Sydney Morning Herald Article:
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydney-the-city-that-h...
Research paper:
http://policy.rutgers.edu/faculty/pucher/PucherG...
Google Maps New Feature – Biking Directions
US only at the moment, maybe one day it will be available here in Aus
http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/google-maps-new-fea...
SMH: Snake bites on the increase...
"A woman was bitten by a snake in the Blue Mountains this afternoon, the second attack today and the eighth in six days.The Ambulance Service said the jump in snake bites could reflect "the high incidence of wet, overcast but warm conditions" combined with a few dry days here and there.
Australian Reptile Park general manager Mary Rayner said last month the park had recorded a "huge increase" in snake-identification requests on its website, as well as many phone calls.
Where to mtn bike in Australia for my Honeymoon in August?
I found a girl that LOVES to ride, so I'm marrying her! We are from Northern California and ride a few days a week in spring, summer and fall. We are looking to go to Australia for our honeymoon in late August. I'm thinking Cairns or somewhere on the North East coast will be warm enough to go to the beaches and do some riding. Is Cairns a good idea? Anyone know of bike shops that rent decent hardtails? Thanks for any ideas!
Old Walkers
on riding Manly Dam today I had to love the attitudes of the old walkers on riding past after slowing down i would greet with a hi or hello something along those lines and they would just ignore or huff at me. All the younger walkers below 40 were great all talkative, friendly etc just the oldies maybe next time when i see an old walker i will speed up and flick the rear wheel and spray them with dirt. Also what's with runners running in the wrong direction up single trails around the dam?
thats my little complaint for the day
Disabled mountain bikers
Hi All
I am looking for some disabled mountain bikers.
I am a one legged rider from Canberra and I think some advice sharing could help. I am also keen to put a bit of a team together to do some racing in 24 hour or stage events. I also have an invite to the tour de timor for a team of disabled riders to help promote people with disabilities in Timor Leste.
So if you know or have seen some riders in your local area let me know how I might contact them or ask them to send me an email, [email protected]
Thanks
Get well messages for Dibbler....
Our valuable team member Stuart had a stack last Sunday; he's currently in MV hospital.
Please send him "get well messages" via his PM.
http://nobmob.com/messages/new/1077?destination=...
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Some advice on Downhill riding please
I need some advice if any is available on getting into Downhill riding. I ride XC, freeride now on a Specialized Enduro 5" travel bike. But have always had a desire to ride a chunky downhill rig. I just want to know if I purchase a downhill bike would there be any weekend groups I could link up with that do downhill riding as i dont think it is a discipline that I should do on my own. Also after clipping in for so long on road and mountain bikes, from what I see this is a no no when it comes to riding downhill, platforms only is this correct ? Thanks