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Ok now that Big T is back from living my dream, we can set our sites on an OZ Monster Mountain Bike Ride. So Trev seems that your the pro on this subject I think you should lead the pack.Whach a think Trev [thumbsup]

Sounds good to me. Happy to organize the first DMF MTB adventure.

The ride won't be technical but just a lovely ride on mostly fire trail and I might throw in a bit of easy single track for a 2-4 hour ish ride depending on how many stops we take.....

Ooohh there will be hills but nothing to serious.

Thinking of going from my place in Belrose and maybe a barbie after. I have lots of trails 5 minutes from my front door in the Garigal & Kur-ring-gai NPs.

So who's in????

And timing???? (before Xmas or in the new year???)

Sounds good.
I'll have to get my MTB back from the little Bro.
Unless I can borrow a bike Andy?

Im in Trev and befor chrissy for sure  [thumbsup]

Hey Trev i no need to shave my jules right  ???

Um, before Xmas.
I'm away from Dec 14th to Jan 24th.

Hey Matty I have a spare lying around  [thumbsup]

You just need to see if it fits you 26" by memory  ???

Not unless you think it will get you down the track faster!

Cool thanks.
should be fine.

You know me Matty ,anything for an advantage  [cheeky]

Tell you what Dock I'll shout you the first wax.... Full leg to start with....  :-X

It makes you go realllllly fast...  [moto]

I'll be in for that.
How bout The Oaks? 27km, not technical and lots of downhill. Voted best ride in Sydney - many times
I could also settle for Manly Dam, Belrose, Oxford Falls, Kuring-gai, Garigal

I'm available from mid Nov till xmas

Brett

can i watch or even play with thw wax on vince

I'm busy that weekend.

But it's not that weekend it the one after the one you were thinking about!

No Thanks fellas, My knees ache just thinking about it! [roll]. " Waiter, two new knees please - hold the arthritis!"

Ca'on Tri,

    Couple'la pills couple'la injections just like the footy boys you'll be right!

15years of footy is what done it, though The genetic faults don't help, (mum got 2 new knees at 45)

Well there's your next bit of bling.
2 new Titanium knees...

Would definately request for some carbon fibre to be in there somewhere

Tell me about it! All those years playing Hungry Hungry Hippo's has ruined my wrists.  :-\

Don't forget Trouble with the pop-a-matic bubble for sore wrists as well

Plus I got the shakes after playing Operation!

ZZZZZZ! ZZZZZZ!

Not real good with pain Jukie,You dont want to se a grown man cry do you :'(

Is okay Dock. I'll give you a bullet to bite on.....  :-X

what about a swig of rum first [drink]

come on Vince your a tough boy, you can handle it. i promise i will be gentle, then after it is all finished i can give you a rub down

So Any ideas for the date  ???

Sunday 30th November......... The start point will be in Belrose. Ride time 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Exact address to be advised.....  [moto]   8)

Hey Trev cant do sundays after end of Oct, got kids swimming classes for 3 months every Sunday  [thumbsup]

Sunday 30th Saturday 29th November......... The start point will be in Belrose. Ride time 9:00am to 12:00 noon. Exact address to be advised..... 

Thanks Trev [thumbsup]

Righto then, do we need to start training?

Absolutely......  [thumbsup]

And book in for the leg wax as wellllll..... (To help you go faster of course)......  :o  :o  :o

Will be an easy but challenging ride... And we can stop as and when required..... So bring water and snacks.......

so is this just for guys only or can i participate

All hot chicks welcome Jukie.....  [moto]

Oooohh and you qualify as a "Hot" chick......  [cheeky]  [cheeky]

Me and Betty both have "GIANT" mountain bikes each so we should be well equipt, its just we haven't riden for a while.

I'll be there.
It's my wifes birthday but she is cool with it, as long as it does not extend to far into the arvo.



Brett

So this Saturday 9:00am starting from my place we have:

Confirmed:
Big T
Betty
Jukie

Maybes. Let me know if your coming and I'll PM you the address:
Matty?
Dock?
Six95?

Anybody else???

So you may not know but i have a special toy aRRiving in the next few days, ;D Not saying im not in but im on call.

Chuck the MTB on the back and bring them both over to the North side of town.......  [cheeky]

I'll look after the new aRRival for you....  ;D

I'm afraid I'm out. I don't expect to be able to ride for a few weeks.  :'(

Well as long as you have a letter from your Mum.......  [thumbsup]

I'll see how I fair over the next few days, got heaps on this week.
Will confirm in the next few days.

come on Vince. Gee Trev change the date just for you and now you cant come what a softy.

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I'll confirm on Friday.

Brett

I know Jukie Trev's the man  [thumbsup] But i hate to say it theRRe is somthing that is just a little cooler than Trev on its way  [thumbsup]

It's okay Dock.....  :'(

It's a boy thing..... I understand...... All is forgiven....

Provided I can have a little sit on the new RR toy and have my pic taken....  [moto]  ;D

No sweat Trev ,You will have to come to track day to do that as i aint going to road register it  [thumbsup]

Hey Trev your too forgiving. Dock you need you arse whipped BIG time for doing this to My Mate Trev (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_111v.gif)

MMmmm now I have a good excuse to come do one of those track days and give my "Titanium Rod" a good riding too.......   [clap]  [thumbsup]

So Big T ya gonna come to the track and thrash that thing of yours.

Ohh Jukie....................... your so nasty be gentle on me im so fragile  [cheeky]

fragile or soft hehehehe. you just keep on avoiding me, we will meet and when we do watch out Vince.

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You frighten me Jukie im so timmid and inocent and blush very easy to  :)

you big softy you, you just dont like me i know. we at least there is something HARD about you. Hard to believe
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Dont be silly Jukie our planets just havent aligned as yet  [cheeky]

We will meat someday  [laugh]  [cheeky]

you rude boy you and just the way i like it.
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He He  [cheeky] I think im blushing again Jukie  ;D

I'm out, sorry.

If there is ever slight chance of changing it to Sunday (better weather as well) - then I'll be there for sure.

Brett

Nah Vince cant make it on sunday uurrr uuummm thats right he cant make Saturday now either
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hey trev the weather here has turned rather nasty, whats the deal for tomorrow if it is still the same down there

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Hey Jukie.... SMS me when you free and I'll give you a buzz...... Big (Sugar) T....  [cheeky]

hey Sugar T guess what the rain has stopped and i can see a bit of blue


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... and this one probably needs a bump too ...

Still on Trev?

BUMP !!!

Now, I'm thinking of getting some new shoes and pedals - any suggestions from the ever so clever DMFers - this place is so much make the beast with two backsin better than Wikipedia!  Any good shop suggestions too ?

Also, I don't think this ride ever got going did it ?? So I want to suggest a ride sometime in mid/late January(when I'm back from leave). Any takers ?

 [laugh] [bang] [laugh]

I'm not going to read back over it, but basically the list of attendees kept shrinking the closer we got to the date, until I think there was just 3 of us ... and when the weather wasn't so great it was put off.

As we couldn't get both bikes in the car we left one with Big T in readiness leading up to the big event ... and it is still with Big T!

Thanks Trev ... if you haven't sold it yet, we will might be able to use it on the new ride day.

I'm keen. Lock me in and depending on the terrain  - Lock in Mrs Six95.

Have no fear - she will attend. At my fitness level, any ride we do better be flat to downhill ! Especially taking into account christmas lunches and parties that will stack a few pounds on...  [drink] :-X

I'm in I just need a bit more time to recover still having some issues

Im also in  [thumbsup]

Fixed it for ya  ;) [laugh]

And you still not getting one betty no thanks to Ivan

I'll be in that, I'll have to reclaim my MTB from the little Bro.
A nice scenic flat fire trail would be lovely.

Oh and check out Cell Bikes (http://www.cellbikes.com.au/)

Our good Nick Sir put me on to them.

Okay the DMF MTB ride is back on..........

Sunday February 7th @ 9:00am in Terry Hills.

It is all fire trail with NO big hills. We ride out to a lookout on the cliff top over looking Berowa waters for a picnic and then ride back. 3 hours ish and suitable for all fitness levels.

Map will be provided closer to the day....

Betty the Jukie steed is still awaiting her return....  [moto]

So who's in????

Big (tour guide) T

In.
But when is Tourismo on, it's around then isn't it.

my bikes a city bike.. can change the tyres (or swap the wheels from the lady mtb we have), but it's a hard front and rear, so it might be a little bumpy..

fark it, I'm in (usualy caveats with kid / baby stuff)

Opppssss change in date..

Okay the DMF MTB ride is back on..........

Sunday February 21st @ 9:00am in Terry Hills.

It is all fire trail with NO big hills. We ride out to a lookout on the cliff top over looking Berowa waters for a picnic and then ride back. 3 hours ish and suitable for all fitness levels.

Map will be provided closer to the day....

Betty the Jukie steed is still awaiting her return....  

So who's in?

Big (tour guide) T

Doubt we will make it.

This will be our last day on the road coming back from Tourismo.

Can't have that Betty...... New date.......

Okay the DMF MTB ride is back on..........

Sunday February 28th @ 9:00am in Terry Hills.

It is all fire trail with NO big hills. We ride out to a lookout on the cliff top over looking Berowa waters for a picnic and then ride back. 3 hours ish and suitable for all fitness levels.

Map will be provided closer to the day....

Betty the Jukie steed is still awaiting her return....   

So who's in?

Big (tour guide) T

Ok were in rain hail or shine

YOU NEED ONE !! It's a vital means of understanding your balance better and becoming a safer, better and more experienced Monster rider.  ;)

bugger! Feb 28th !? I mean, I'm in, but is the whole of January out ?

Admittedly, I can only manage the 2nd half of Jan, but ...oh and when is WSBK ? it's THAT weekend, oh F*&$ iT ! Can't make it.

Weekends of Jan 16th/17th or 23rd/24th or 30th/31st not possible ?


March 6th/7th ?  ;D 2011 ?

Okay last call......  [roll]

And when we get an acceptable date I'll start a new thread...  [thumbsup]

Okay the DMF MTB ride is back on..........

Sunday March 7th @ 9:00am in Terry Hills.

It is all fire trail with NO big hills. We ride out to a lookout on the cliff top over looking Berowa waters for a picnic and then ride back. 3 hours ish and suitable for all fitness levels.

Map will be provided closer to the day....

Betty the Jukie steed is still awaiting her return....   

So who's in?

Big (tour guide) T

All good for us trev

I really like Time, but they have float which is the ability for your feet to move around a bit (lateral and angular), good for some and others need a more rigid pedal...the mud clearing has always been amazing and engagement is precise and quick. Highly recommended.

shoes: no one can help as feet are individual, I can only say that Sidi make a very good quality shoe and would suggest saving some funds for better insoles in most cycling shoes (cause they are crap)

All good, can we do a little warm-up in Jan?

Ditto Spiders comments on TIME pedals.

I'm a huge TIME fan as well. All I use are the the ATAC XS Carbon pedals on all my MTBs. Even more highly recommended...  [thumbsup]

Get them from http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4735 (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4735) (Half the price you'll pay in AUS)

And agree with shoes. Really need to try shoes on as different brands can be sized differently and feel quite different. And of course the $$$$ can vary greatly.

I have some Scott and Specialized shoes and both fit me beautifully.

Happy hunting......

I'll be in for any of those dates.
Big - Are you talking about the Long and Perimeter trail?

The Wife and I did rode that today for the first time. It was 22k return and low level fitness required and no technical stuff which is good for her. The view at the end was magic. Amazing opportunity for a group photo Matty.

Yep Brett that's the one.......

So come you all lock in Sunday March 7th and come along for a liesurely Sunday MTB ride and picnic....  [moto]  [coffee]

Sweet, Lock us in.

from Page 3 :o

So what's on page 3 ???

it was a BUMP because it slipped to page 3 on our forum

Okay I get it, I was looking around pg 3 on the thread looking for something shocking.

Is this a non-event or is a re-book on order?

Well as it was all being organised around/by Big T and he has sold all his worldly possessions and decide to bugger off ... I think we will have to take Friday's farewell as an alternative.

Doesn't mean another event can't be organised by someone ... hint, hint.