Footpath Racers Do Dirt!

[aeroslave]

This looks like heaps of fun boys!!! 2 thumbs and 2 toes up!!!

Hopefully join you'se with shorter events next year....

[leximack]

Some pics from the recent Highland Fling

[NotFlyingScot]

Donny, Looks like 100% concentration required for that type of terrain even if you are not riding in quite the same proximity (mostly?) to other riders as in roadie events.
NFS

[Loosenutt]

Looks like a lot of fun I am sure it was harder work than it looks

[Spiza]

He needs to shave those legs

[trailgumby]

Don, those are among the best mtb race action shots I've seen. Well done.

[leximack]

Don, those are among the best mtb race action shots I've seen. Well done.

thanks Gumby, it makes a massive difference to photos when the subject is as awesomely good looking as myself

[Boognoss]

Don, those are among the best mtb race action shots I've seen. Well done.

thanks Gumby, it makes a massive difference to photos when the subject is as awesomely good looking as myself

Definitely the skill of the photographer and not the subject

[trailgumby]

Don, those are among the best mtb race action shots I've seen. Well done.

thanks Gumby, it makes a massive difference to photos when the subject is as awesomely good looking as myself

So you reckon the nose job has paid off then?

[leximack]

been a long time since i posted in this thread
But i urge you all to go out and get a mtb so you can experience the wonders the bush/outback/dirt/wilderness (whatever you want to call it) has to offer.
Check out this view

[leximack]

ooh, forgot about this thread!!

[leximack]

recently visited the new tracks at hornsby. or known as old mans valley. (omv). pretty short track at the moment but has a nice mix of flowy bits with some techy stuff as well to test yourself on. the main loop is the "blue" loop which I think most people could ride it 100%, off the blue loop there is extensions marked as the "black" loop which is where the technical sections are. also a green loop at the bottom for beginners/families. was heaps of people there all having a good time. def worth checking out. a few pics below.

[trailgumby]

It certainly is a brilliant track. Probably the best in Sydney at this time, in my opinion, if maximising fun is your main criteria for choosing a ride.

Maintenance is done by volunteers. If you're looking for a cross-training core strength workout, nothing beats wielding a shovel and partaking of some trail maintenance. Also a great way to meet good riders and new riding buddies.

There is no trail fairy - OMV is in need of some lovin'
Yes. That's right. There is no OMV trail fairy. So we need a couple of hours of your time if you are keen to help us maintain this great trail. If you have done this before, you'd know it is a great feeling to ride a trail you personally have had a hand in carving a berm or laying down rock armouring or trimming back plant growth.

Come join us to do some modifications and maintenance to the South Side trail. There are a few sections requiring stone work to stabilise the surface and drainage improvements. It starts at 2pm and runs until 6pm but come along at anytime and see the site Co-ordinator. Any contributions of time are appreciated.

Next Trail Maintenance Day at OMV
Sat 6th April • 2pm - 6pm (weather permitting)

If you have a decent sack/furniture trolley with biggish blow up wheels then bring that along to cart rock. Bring boots (steel caps ideal) and gloves plus don't forget a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.

Please make a note in your calendar: future maintenance days will be the first weekend of the month (weather permitting)

Come and introduce yourself to Campbell, Noel, Craig, Winco, Adrian, Adam, Bill and Alex.

[trailgumby]

Here's a vid done by a fellow nobmobber that showcases the trail nicely

Beware, he has a habit of putting catchy tunes in that get stuck in your head with his vids

[Mulger bill]

What an awesome flow trail

[leximack]

cool vid, shows all the good stuff out there. I parked at dural and rode the quarry track first then hornsby from there. Was a good way to do it and added in some nice climbing along the quarry track (plus its easier for me to get to dural then hornsby)

http://app.strava.com/activities/46733544

[hewey]

That Hornsby track looks great, well worth checking out

But i urge you all to go out and get a mtb so you can experience the wonders the bush/outback/dirt/wilderness (whatever you want to call it) has to offer.

For sure! Here's some pics i took a few months back at Baltzer Lookout at Blackheath.

[leximack]

that looks awesome hewey, need to definately check that area out

[hewey]

Relatively short, but easily up there with the best views in the mountains, and lots of waterbars too Great for a beginner or for a quick ride. Or combine it with another ride in the upper mountains like narrowneck

http://www.trailflix.com.au/tfx_new/trails.php?id=baltzerlookout