This can't be good???

While cleaning the RUSH I noticed a distrubing sight, I can't remember doing it, but somehow I've managed to bottom out my front suspension and practically shear off the pressure valve. It's a wonder it hasn't gone down, especially after the ride in the Blue Mountains.




Doh!

Anderson's Fire Trail

After ages wanting to ride the trail, I finally managed to coordinate a ride with Dan and Al to do the trail and then the "Oak's" yesterday. It was great riding a trail for the first time and after hearing others speak about it, it didn't disappoint.

 

We met at Glenbrook Station and 8AM and hoped on the train to Wentworth Falls. As this was the first time we've kicked off a ride from here we took a little time to correctly orient ourselves. After finding King Tableland road, we headed off in earnest. The trail is basically a 4wd track (no single track here) and it was a nice smooth clear run all (Al had his first puncture along here) the way down to the beginning of "Murphy's Firetrail" and the infamous climb out from the creek. There were plenty of words spoken here and sweat perspired. Dan struck mechanical issues with his chain losing a link. So after shortening his chain, we were off again.

 

By the time we reached Woodford, Al was pretty much spent (too much decadent living coming to the fore) and with Dan's mechanical issues, it was decided to catch the train back to Glenbrook instead risking complete mechanical failure halfway along the Oaks. But even though our ride was cut short it was a good day, and we're looking forward to doing it all again.

 

Happy trails.

 

 

 

A hot day in the saddle

Yesterday found me at Wiseman's Ferry and the "Great Northern Road" for a ride with a new crew Quan, Nicole, Sarah & Alan. As this was my first ride with these guys and only my second ride in the area I followed there lead, it was good ride (albeit very hot 35c) for the most part except for my unplanned dismount trying to climb up a rock (what was I thinking???). Not only did it leave me a little bruised and bleeding and more em brassed, it also left me with a bent rear brake rotor (perfect!). So after a few minutes to remove the rear disc, I had the pleasure of the last 15kms with only half my braking power. It made my descent via "Shepard's Gully" a very interesting experience. It was a pleasure to ride with these guys and girls, just have to work on my fitness a little to keep up for next time.

What have I done ???

Well the time in nearly here... what was I thinking. 3 weeks to the "Highland Fling".

On the run... in Meadowbank

The "Sydney Summer Series" has begun (well actually it began last week, but i couldn't make it), but I was here this week in Meadowbank. This season, there are high hopes. I was coming into a bit of form at the end of last season. As for last nights run, I was rather happy with my initial efforts, I didn't try and pick up all the controls, but decided to just get used to running against the clock again. 310 points bagged this week, and didn't feel shagged after it all, so I know I can push it a but harder next week. The goal this season is to crack the 400 point mark.

Happy trails.

A Beaut Day on the Oaks

Another perfect day to be on "The Oaks". With the Cannondale in the shop for a service (in preparation from the Highland Fling), I turned to my trusty GT hardtail (SS). This would be the first off road outing for the single speed. But all in all it wasn't too bad, there were places that I just had to walk, but those were few and far between (count them on one hand). I'd be happy to do it again, the climb out to the Glenbrook ranger office was a killer.

 

 

It my 3rd week and I'm still here.

While not such a distant memory, work is beginning to make its presence felt more and more. Hmm, I might just have to do something about that.