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"Old Bathurst Road" Closure Sign
This was posted on Rotorburn showing the sign apparently up at Old Bathurst Road.
The council motion that was carried was "That Council closes all downhill mountain bike tracks on the eastern escarpment and adjoining ridges."
This specified downhill mountain bikes yet the sign covers all bikes so no "lighter" bikes or any riding at all in the area.
So what is the extent of the reserve they refer to? Does this mean no bikes on the fire trails etc in the area if they fall within the reserve too?
Strikes me they have gone beyond the definition of the original motion.
Regular week night rides
Are there any guys who want to start a regular weeknight ride in Knapsack? The reason for this is for guys like me who don't get home in time to get in a daylight ride and also leave home too early but don't want to sit in spin classes at night. Offroad night riding is not a good idea by yourself so a bit of company would be good.
I was thinking Wednesday night as Tuesday and Thursday nights are not convenient for me anyway. Friday is a going out night and Monday too close to the Sunday epic.
Wanted: wood structure builder - must work for beer
I need someone who knows how to build good wood structures that last
2 need to be built (at least one)
A small straight bridge and an up an over style bridge
These aren't north shore skinnies
They are about 60cm wide and need to be well made features
On site inspection in the upper mountains may be needed
I would like to use natural untreated wood. You advise on the options available
I'm going to help, doing any of the hack work
You are the person with the know how
If the above is met, one case of beer is the pay (plus perks)
WTF are the Downhill rides???
Hi all,
I'm gonna have a bit of a rant here.
I joint this forum after following a link from the Rotorburn Old Bat thread. Thinking, great there is something happening in the Blue Mountains, there are Downhillers and Trail riders getting together to support our sport. I was realy under the impression that this whole forum came together because of the closure of Old Bat (a freakin downhill trail).
Adventure Race - Team Member Needed
Hi Everyone - Mate of mine is looking for a team member for an adventure race this weekend in the Royal National Park. Details below.... PM me if you're interested and I'll send you his details.
I've got a free entry to a Max Adventure race this Saturday (22st) in the Royal National Park. My team mate can't make it. The entry is free and paid for, all you need is a pair of running shoes, a moutain bike/helmet and to join him on Saturday. It's a pairs event, so we'll be a team. All the details of the event are at: http://www.maxadventure.com.au/Adven...es/defaul...
Letter Campaign for HSMBA and Northern Sydney Trails
The HSMBA has been successfully campaigning for trails in Northern Sydney and have been going really well but are meeting opposition of late and need to have a lettwer writing campain. NOBMOBers are probably aware of this others aren't.
For details check out....
So write a letter... it doesn't need to be long, the people just need to see there is support!
Scotty Doo (why you shouldn't dj your xc bike)
Hey guys,
Just wanted to update everyone about Scotty. He is all good, as far as his head is concerned (you may contest..) vision and hearing come good after a while.
He is still down at Napean Hospital as he will require a bit of surgery to his right elbow. His got a few bits rattling around in there, so the body mechanics gonna throw a few screws in there to hold things together. He should be out Tuesday or Wednesday the latest.
Will let you guys know when I know something more....
Cheers
Andrei
Oaks single track loops
I was talking to someone about laps of the Oaks single track today
Apparently the single track is 8 k's long with a 190m drop
So say a 16k loop
You could do 2 or 3 laps and it would be a good ride, I reckon
Smash it down the single track
Cruise the fire road on the way up and gas bag a bit
And repeat
Leave in groups so the guys that want to hammer it, can
Re-group at the bottom
Anybody be up for this one weekend?
Coastal crew-WATCH THIS
From Kranked 8 - you may have seen it, but always worth seeing again
They showed this bit at the Banff Mountain film festival
Insane on a really big screen
Really got the crowd going
These boys have really been busy
Oaks tomorrow
A few of my old peeps from Sydney are coming up to do the Oaks tomorrow
Bloody tourists
Anyone who's interested can come along
I'm not posting this as a ride
So go to the link below or just turn up in time
Meeting at the trail head at 9.40am
Train from G'brook leaves at 8.53
I'll probably ride to the end of the single track
And then climb back to Woodford - groan