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menai free ride trails
hi, i use to ride at meani quite a lot, but havent been on my bike regularly for the past two years. i heard there were some trail closures, but is the free ride section behind the sporting fields still open for riding? i went there this week and it appears to be an abandoned area... i did see some signage near the waste management site stating the afp were patrolling and the section was closed... is the free ride spot included in this???

Bathurst Bike Park update for 13 Dec
Did a few laps after a uni day in Bathurst on Saturday - what a great track. Track is now out to over 8km and has a lot packed into the space - lots of berms, log rolls, fast / flowy bits, short climbs, some fresh looking timber ramps and jumps. Could do with a few direction signs but take your time at junctions and you will figure it out. Suggest you take the B lines on your first lap, or at least stop and look first, as some of the features look innocent as you approach but have a surprise element awaiting (glad I saw the sign on the drop and gap jump just before I committed !!).
The loose gritty surface is slippery but there is almost always a safe grassy run off if you can't make the turn (about ten times for me).
If you are in town it is a good ride - if you are passing through it is a worthwhile detour less than ten minutes off the highway.
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2015 4 seasons Summer 3hr
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Rydal Showground. Top of Market St
From the highway come into Rydal, cross the train tracks and take a left before the Pub (Showground signposted.)
Go around the top side of the show ground and follow the road around to the left. This will take you around towards the top side of the cemetery. from there a couple of cross rd will bring you back tot he bicentennial trail and thus the car park
Summer
Summer
T'is the season to be jolley. A relaxed, chilled out Christmas event is called for.
So lets ride
I want to hear caroling as we ride.
Bonus points for Christmas costumes I reckon!
Welcome to Round #4 of the 4 Seasons 3hr series.
Ah, the end of the quarter, BAS, quarterly tax, paper work... But it wasn't always so.
Remember when life was simple? Remember when you rode your bike to have a good time?

2015 4 seasons Spring 3hr
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Rydal Showground. Top of Market St
From the highway come into Rydal, cross the train tracks and take a left before the Pub (Showground signposted.)
Go around the top side of the show ground and follow the road around to the left. This will take you around towards the top side of the cemetery. from there a couple of cross rd will bring you back tot he bicentennial trail and thus the car park
Spring
Spring has sprung. The grass has ris.
Rydal is where the action is
Welcome to Round #3 of the 4 Seasons 3hr series.
Ah, the end of the quarter, BAS, quarterly tax, paper work... But it wasn't always so.
Remember when life was simple? Remember when you rode your bike to have a good time?
When you rode because it felt good and the company you rode with and the tracks you rode were more important than having 1000 categories to choose from and a big list of swag to choose from.
Well CTMBC are taking it back.

2015 4 seasons Winter 3hr Date Change to Sunday
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Rydal Showground. Top of Market St
From the highway come into Rydal, cross the train tracks and take a left before the Pub (Showground signposted.)
Go around the top side of the show ground and follow the road around to the left. This will take you around towards the top side of the cemetery. from there a couple of cross rd will bring you back tot he bicentennial trail and thus the car park
Winter
The dog days are approaching
A dark time of mischief. The world lays dormant, waiting rebirth.
Perfect time to get out for a ride
Welcome to Round #2 one the 4 Seasons 3hr series.
Note: this round starts at the earlier time of 1 so we get the last lap in before dark.
Ah, the end of the quarter, BAS, quarterly tax, paper work... But it wasn't always so.
Remember when life was simple? Remember when you rode your bike to have a good time?

2015 4 seasons Autumn 3hr
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
Rydal Showground. Top of Market St
From the highway come into Rydal, cross the train tracks and take a left before the Pub (Showground signposted.)
Go around the top side of the show ground and follow the road around to the left. This will take you around towards the top side of the cemetery. from there a couple of cross rd will bring you back tot he bicentennial trail and thus the car park
Autumn
The season of change. Bosom buddy to the maturing sun.... Who hath not seen thee oft amid thy store.
What ever the hell that means.
Welcome to Round #1 one the 4 Seasons 3hr series.
Ah, the end of the quarter, BAS, quarterly tax, paper work... But it wasn't always so.
Remember when life was simple? Remember when you rode your bike to have a good time?
When you rode because it felt good and the company you rode with and the tracks you rode were more important than having 1000 categories to choose from and a big list of swag to choose from.

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I have the notubes sealant, valves and a roll of 25mm rim tape. My rims are 20mm (flat bit in the centre, not outside width) and I'm fitting a Minion to the front, High Roller to the rear.

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Back Yamma State Forest update for 05 Sep
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