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This morning dawned overcast and perfect to screw our courage to the sticking point and give Manly Dam track a try. My girl friend and I have been cycling gently for about a year. Nothing too energetic, and more often than not, around Narrabeen Lagoon, but we've kept going. This was a quantum leap, and we hoped to survive.
Capital Punishment, MTB marathon newbie
Hey guys,
Just thought I could wing some advice off some of you to give advice to my friend.
SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 6
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road.
The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features six mountain bike endurance events, of 7 or 8 hours duration. They will take you to six different locations in NSW and ACT, each one renowned for its flowing singletrack and fun factor.
After a great Series finale at the renowned singletrack of Awaba State Forest, we're stoked that have Hunter Mountain Bike Association invited us back once again to enjoy their mtb nirvana!
See http://www.chocolatefoot.com.au/singletrack-mind... for all the info.
SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 5
The main rd in has been dusty as all get up so in an effort to keep on the good side of the locals it might be best to come in via the showground.
From the highway come into Rydal, cross the train tracks and take a left before the Pub (Showground signposted.)
Go around the top side of the show ground and follow the road around to the left. This will take you around towards the top side of the cemetery. from there a couple of cross rd will bring you back tot he bicentennial trail and thus the car park
The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features six mountain bike endurance events, of 7 or 8 hours duration. They will take you to six different locations in NSW and ACT, each one renowned for its flowing singletrack and fun factor.
The new course at Rydal was a great hit with competitors last year, with its serpentine singletrack and fantastic event centre at Rydal Showground. The great crew from Central Tablelands MTB Club and the Rydal community are looking forward to welcoming us back in 2012.
See http://www.chocolatefoot.com.au/singletrack-mind... for all the info.
SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 4
Meranie St, Welby, NSW. Park next to the Cemetery.
The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features six mountain bike endurance events, of 7 or 8 hours duration. They will take you to six different locations in NSW and ACT, each one renowned for its flowing singletrack and fun factor.
Heading to yet another exciting new venue, the Series will visit the Southern Highlands Cycle Club's newly extended Welby track on 16 September 2012.
See http://www.chocolatefoot.com.au/singletrack-mind... for all the info.
SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 3
Coondoo Road, Nowra
The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features six mountain bike endurance events, of 7 or 8 hours duration. They will take you to six different locations in NSW and ACT, each one renowned for its flowing singletrack and fun factor.
Round 3 on 19 August 2012 is at South Coast United Mountainbikers’ fantastic Coondoo Road track in Currambene State Forest near Nowra. The course offers a bunch of different options for course setting, and while it’s great for the novice rider more experienced riders tell us it’s a tough one to ride consistently fast!
SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 2
The Ride Canberra site describes the main forest entrance as being the corner of Kowan Road and Sutton Roads. There is a parking area 5km into the forest along Kowan road with gates that may be locked. Call Canberra Connect (13 22 81) for the combinations or ride from Sutton Road for a warm up.
The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features six mountain bike endurance events, of 7 or 8 hours duration. They will take you to six different locations in NSW and ACT, each one renowned for its flowing singletrack and fun factor.
This winter-friendly 7 hour event will be held at a venue that has a big buzz right now – Kowen Forest in the ACT.
See http://www.chocolatefoot.com.au/singletrack-mind... for all the info.
SRAM Singletrack Mind Series Round 1
The city of Orange is around 4 hrs from Sydney and 3 hrs from Canberra. Kinross State Forest is situated on the northeast edge of town, a 10 minute drive or 20 minute ride from the Orange town centre.
Meet at the Bulgas Road carpark, Western edge of the forest.
The SRAM Singletrack Mind Series features six mountain bike endurance events, of 7 or 8 hours duration. They will take you to six different locations in NSW and ACT, each one renowned for its flowing singletrack and fun factor.
Central West Off-Road Bicycle Club have been instrumental in developing a large network of trails close to Orange in Kinross State Forest. They'll be providing a purpose-built enduro loop for the race, and with the wide range of options for accommodation and gourmet food in Orange, this is an event not to be missed!
Best rides for a novice on Nthn Beaches?
Hi all
If you've seen any of my previous posts I am a novice getting into XC. What rides on the Northern Beaches do you recommend for a relative novice? Not looking for anything too technical (yet)or too physically punishing!
Been riding Ryland (out & back) the single track that joins Ryland and the St Ives Showground, done Perimeter and Long (enjoyed that a lot). I live very close to Heath and cascades - enjoy that except for the climb out! 
What else would you recommend I try?
AMBC Trail Bunnies - Novice Chix XC Clinic
Manly Vale Public School, Sunshine St, Manly Vale
Who is this course for?
This women-only course offers something for both new and experienced mountain bike riders as it provides the fundamentals of mountain bike riding - what we like to call the 'Toolkit'. Whether you are just getting into mountain biking, have ended up being the 'boyfriend's accessory on the trail and want to find your own independence, or are just sick of the sighing, eye-rolling shoulder shrug you receive when you ask how to ride something - this is the course for you.