WSMTB XC Round 5 at Springwood. Tight, fast and twisty.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Nothing wrong with Western Sydney MTBing
I may have alluded to it yesterday but we headed out to Dargle to get first glimpse of the trail and conditions. After clearing a years worth of sticks, the 12hr should be just as fun as any other year. One word of warning, there are still plenty of hanger, derailier and spoke lovers off the direct trail.
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| Testing the trail at Dargle prior to the 12hr. |
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| Picture: Paul Whitfeld |
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Yeti Refresh
After a great RockyTrail Grand Prix at Awaba in which my ASR-C was put through another thorougher test it was time for a freshen-up. First of all to the brake pads which I have had in since September last year. The Vesrah pads had worn well and were now at the end of their life, with the return spring touching the disk. They have been light and have had a consistent bite, working great in all conditions. Check out DIYMTB.com.au and you should find a set of pads for most models of brakes.
Onto a connection point with the bike, grips. Having ridden on foam grips for quite some time I decided to return to lock-on. And why not with these fine looking chunky Yeti grips. Grippy! Now all we need is a ride to test all these new bits, RockyTrail WSMTB 12hr is just around the corner.
The trail fairies have been hard at work at Dargle for the RockyTrail WSMTB 12hr. Without giving to much away, you can expect some of the old favourites and some new twists. Looks like it is going to be another fun event.
Onto a connection point with the bike, grips. Having ridden on foam grips for quite some time I decided to return to lock-on. And why not with these fine looking chunky Yeti grips. Grippy! Now all we need is a ride to test all these new bits, RockyTrail WSMTB 12hr is just around the corner.
The trail fairies have been hard at work at Dargle for the RockyTrail WSMTB 12hr. Without giving to much away, you can expect some of the old favourites and some new twists. Looks like it is going to be another fun event.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Rocky Trail's GP @ Awaba
A last minute change of venue, and Round 2 of the GP was hosted on the sticky trails of Awaba. It doesn't matter if sections were wet, everyone was having fun.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
HUSKY 100
The third running of the Husky 100 has seen the event mature and continue within the Real Insurance XCM Series. It seems though, the Husky just can't shake its muddy conditions and hippo holes, which took their toll on bikes and bodies. But there are still 100 good reasons why you should ride the Husky, here are my top 5.
SCUM Single Track. This event wouldn't work without the primo trails lovingly crafted through the forest by the local club. Dry, dusty or tacky, these are the trails frother Josh Carlson raved about with its "hero dirt". The Husky 100 visits the three trail networks in the immediate state forest, Butterfly, Superbowl and the classic Coondoo. The Husky 50 unfortunately only visits Coondoo.
Relaxed atmosphere on and off the trail. On the trail you'll always find someone to ride, chat or complain to. With abundant firetrail there were plenty of places for passing maneuvers and the singletrack offers mostly open natural bush to chill out in. (I hear Happy Hour was well celebrated at the local too).
Unicycle. There is always a challenge. You don't have to ride a unicycle to be challenged, it could have been just to keep up with the unicyclist, ride a PB or get on the podium. The fast, flowing and generally flat nature of the Husky is a perfect event to challenge yourself with.
Plenty of chances to get dirty or watch others getting dirty. Was it you that dropped in a hippo hole, bounce off the mattress or endo'd in a rut? Or you saw someone slip-out in a muddy corner or crawl out of the swamp. Did you have to stifle a laugh at some else's expense at one of the obstacles? There is no way getting round the Husky, without some mud on your shoes, bike and jersey.
The weather was fine. Being June and on the south coast of NSW it is always going to be a struggle to shed the jacket and warmers. Once you were down the first firetrail though, the warm blood would be flowing and as the sun rose high in the sky the forest would remain cooler than the 18 degrees on the open firetrails and powerline climbs.
SCUM Single Track. This event wouldn't work without the primo trails lovingly crafted through the forest by the local club. Dry, dusty or tacky, these are the trails frother Josh Carlson raved about with its "hero dirt". The Husky 100 visits the three trail networks in the immediate state forest, Butterfly, Superbowl and the classic Coondoo. The Husky 50 unfortunately only visits Coondoo.
Relaxed atmosphere on and off the trail. On the trail you'll always find someone to ride, chat or complain to. With abundant firetrail there were plenty of places for passing maneuvers and the singletrack offers mostly open natural bush to chill out in. (I hear Happy Hour was well celebrated at the local too).
Unicycle. There is always a challenge. You don't have to ride a unicycle to be challenged, it could have been just to keep up with the unicyclist, ride a PB or get on the podium. The fast, flowing and generally flat nature of the Husky is a perfect event to challenge yourself with.
Plenty of chances to get dirty or watch others getting dirty. Was it you that dropped in a hippo hole, bounce off the mattress or endo'd in a rut? Or you saw someone slip-out in a muddy corner or crawl out of the swamp. Did you have to stifle a laugh at some else's expense at one of the obstacles? There is no way getting round the Husky, without some mud on your shoes, bike and jersey.
The weather was fine. Being June and on the south coast of NSW it is always going to be a struggle to shed the jacket and warmers. Once you were down the first firetrail though, the warm blood would be flowing and as the sun rose high in the sky the forest would remain cooler than the 18 degrees on the open firetrails and powerline climbs.
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