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easy-peasy trails Newcastle, CC or Sydney North
Postby newie » Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:29 pm
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Postby silentbutdeadly » Fri Nov 22, 2013 8:53 am
Don't be afraid to check out Old Man Valley near Hornsby pool either. It's council supported MTB area that has many skill development options...and more planned
For your explorations, check out http://www.trailflix.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby Squigs » Sun Nov 24, 2013 5:30 pm
http://nobmob.com/rides/singleton" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: easy-peasy trails Newcastle, CC or Sydney North
Postby newie » Sun Nov 24, 2013 6:27 pm
Looks like there are a few places for me to check out.
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Postby trailgumby » Sun Nov 24, 2013 7:03 pm
If you're down in northern Sydney, the fire trails at Terrey Hills are beginner friendly, very safe for single females. There are lots of folk on horseback, nearly all of whom are female, as well as a fair few girls on bikes.
If you don't mind tagging along with some older gentlemen (50+), we'd be happy to show you the trails if you think you'd like some guidance to help get you started. We operate on a "no rider left behind" basis, regardless of fitness level, and are happy to share knowledge on bike setup, how to stay safe, interact with other trail users (espec horses), and improve your riding experience. We're keen to encourage greater female participation in the sport, which seems to be down in northern Sydney compared to further afield.
If you'd prefer to go solo, they are definitely navigable on your own with a map, and are low risk. Perimeter and Long are probably the most beginner friendly and have some terrific views of Cowan Creek from the end of Long Trail. The trails are flat(ish) but there are some rolling climbs, and a short steep pinch at the end of Long that most walk (including me). It's a 22km round trip so pack enough water and food for about 2 hours. It is a very popular trail, not technical, with plenty of bike, pedestrian and equine traffic during daylight hours.
Also am more than happy to answer questions here or by PM.
I'll be posting a social ride on nobmob for Terrey Hills in a few weeks which you would be welcome to join if that is of interest.
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Postby newie » Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:28 am
Thanks for the offer, but I will probably go solo as the timing of my trips to Sydney is normally dictated by family commitments.
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Re: easy-peasy trails Newcastle, CC or Sydney North
Postby uppo75 » Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:17 pm
The yellow loop at Awaba is a pretty easy track to ride.
It's not too steep( up or down) and none of the trail features are overly hard.
It is way easier than a full loop of Glenrock, and it's flatter than glenrock or Jesmond.
There are a few guys at work getting into MTB and they like Awaba better than Glenrock.
It's not a huge distance, but just do it a few times if you want a longer ride.
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Postby trailgumby » Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:13 pm
The two things I'd pass on then are:
1 Keep left around the blind corners. It's a 2 way trail.
2 Stop and move to the side of the trail when you see a horse ans start talking to the rider so that the horse knows you're human and doesn't get spooked. Let the rider direct you on whether to wait, ride past or move further off-trail. Safety first
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Re: easy-peasy trails Newcastle, CC or Sydney North
Postby swaz » Sun Dec 01, 2013 5:50 pm
I am in a similar situation to you and I have found a good track from Caves Beach to Catherine Hill Bay. There maybe two steep bits there, but just hop off and walk. Ourimbah has wide open fire trails as well as XC, downhill and all mountain tracks.
Awaba is a great beginner course I think, lots of opportunity for pedaling rather than downhill sections. Let me know if you want a riding buddy for Ourbimbah or Awaba. I am a newb too.
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Postby jandb » Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:13 pm
Not sure if this makes you feel better but I went over the bars this w'end at the Terrey Hills bmx track ... moments after nagging my kids to slow down & be careful. Yet I haven't had too many issues around more technical courses. My stacks seem to come when traversing seemingly innocuous obstacles!newie wrote:The MTB has been a bit of a garage ornament for the past couple of months. Had a day in Jesmond before christmas where I lost confidence, which was followed by pathetic falling off, when I was just about at a standstill, resulting in grazes, a slightly sprained ankle (undamaged bike!). Finally found time and enthusiasm to head out to Awaba. By the second go around the yellow loop I was starting to have fun. Definitely feel that it is a better place for a beginner and I will head out there again soon - worth the drive. I had the shame of being passed a pair of 8-10 year old girls.... I am going to a skills course in a couple of weeks, so hopefully won't have that happen too often in the future.
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Postby trailgumby » Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:09 pm
Chose a spectacularly inappropriate moment to scratch my nose. Fair bit of skin off, bruises everywhere down my left quads and in weird places elsewhere, dislocated a finger.
Lesson: don't get complacent.
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Postby newie » Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:24 pm
I am keen to head out to SIngleton sometime as it sounds good as I build up the confidence. I do appreciate the offer to show me around, but I am a bit reticent about meeting up with anyone I only know as an anonymous person through the internet (even though I am sure you are perfectly decent). I do actually need someone to introduce me to good trails and give me tips on bike skills. I got quite a lot out of my skills course a couple of weekends ago, but am still pretty hopeless!lardass71 wrote:Newie, I'm based halfwayy up the valley, if u need a guide give me a yell, more then happy to show u some trails, if u like Awaba, singleton will be much easier for you, it's easier then the yellow loop, there's also trails at medowie
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Re: easy-peasy trails Newcastle, CC or Sydney North
Postby phineas » Sun Feb 23, 2014 8:43 pm
They often post when they are heading out for a beginner ride.
Mostly around Glenrock I think, but I'm not sure (I only ride on the road).
I met up with a few of the girls a few months ago for a ride along the Fernleigh Track, and they were really lovely.
If you would like the link to the group, just send me a message
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