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The Glenrock Trail Alliance is looking for someone to join the committee to assist in the advocating for enhanced access to All Mountain and DH style trails in the park. We have a club meeting on December 10th at the Charlestown Bowling Club starting at 7pm, and would love to hear from...

This is probably only relevant to people who ride Glenrock in Newcastle. The Glenrock Trail Alliance is undertaking another of its annual rider surveys. This one is particularly important to us as we have recently become an MTBA affiliated club and want feedback on what direction the local...

Some of you from Newcastle may recall discussion in the past about the GTA setting up as a club. Right now I am looking to gauge interest from local riders, who would be interested joining such a club and who would be interested in joining a committee. We had previously looked heavily into...

Item: Mountaincycle Battery, 5" Travel. Location: Newcastle Item Condition: Used but near new Reason for selling: Not needed, sitting unused. Price and price conditions: Price drop $550 (buyer to pay postage if needed) Extra Info: Includes MRP Camber Cranks/BB and Mini G2 device Great...

NPWS have advised that all National Parks will be closed from Friday 11th Janurary through to and including Monday 14th January. More updates http://glenrocktrailalliance.com/node/39945 From the NPWS website http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/FireClosure.aspx ALL TRACKS AND...

Just a heads up, as you would no doubt be aware tomorrow is going to be hot. If you were for some reason thinking about a ride both State Forests and National Parks have issued the following statements and as a result both Awaba and Glenrock will be closed tomorrow. Awaba...

After building up the Mountaincycle San An2, I got my hands on one of the new Zen frames. Its taken a but longer to put together, but its getting there. Have ordered some Stans Wheels so I don't have to share a wheelset with the San An. Frame: Zen II Wheels: Will be set of Stans...

I don't know too much about this, but i just found this on a Ducati Owners Group forum and thought it was relevant for here. Seems there is an inquiry into access to public land and something that we would be well served by people putting submissions into. Bit of a worry it is chaired by the...

Just got my hands on a Mountaincycle San Andreas 2.0. The frame is 6.5" travel in the rear. Spec wise. I'm not settled, but the forks will be Marzocchi 55 TST2's, wheels hope hubs with Syncros rims. Stoked with what was an impulse buy and the Battery I have will become a donor frame for...

The build will be focussing on the Chute area of the trail. Meet in the carpark at 7:30am. For more info and contact details, go to the HMBA website, http://hmba.asn.au/?q=node/430

The XC results for round 2 have now been posted on the HMBA website http://hmba.asn.au/?q=node/385

It is with great pleasure and excitement that Kona, HMBA and the township of Paterson announce that registration for the 2012 Paterson Kona 24 hour have opened. After a sensational inaugural year, the race will be held on the same weekend of the19th & 20th of May. The track will remain largely...

We at HMBA have finally resolved a few issues in the 2012 and have published it on the HMBA website. To view the calendar go to http://hmba.asn.au/?q=node/376 Sorry for the delay in getting it published, but as you'll see the calendar is chock full and set for a great years riding.

I've started a new thread here as the other threads are disjointed and have headings that don't really cover the topic. The thread was first posted at the GTA with photos (http://glenrocktrailalliance.com/node/31542), keep an eye on that thread and consider posting there as well as a lot of GTA...

After what seems like an eternity, the strategy is finally here. You can download it at http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/SustainableMtBStrategy.htm I thought it was being released state wide on the 15th Oct, so this has come as a bit of a surprise. I've already had the...

As a part of the Open Day festivities on October 15th the GTA will be holding a Time Trial Event to help raise funds for further trail works in the park. Registration for the event will close at 1pm on the day of the event, with racing kicking off at 2pm. The race will have three categories...

Its time for the next Awaba 10hour. This is a relaxed event, that generally sees some great racing, in a laid back kind of way. A core and expanding crew of regulars keeps the fun happening. Entries are open at Two Six Racing Racing starts at 12 noon and runs till 10pm. We race on the...

It's a long shot, but I'm hoping to get the attention of the builders. A new DH has popped up illegally off scenic drive crossing the Suess Land trail. The NPWS are aware of the construction and will be removing the trail this week. I was forwarded an email from the NPWS that said; ...

On Saturday 15th October, the NPWS in conjunction with the Glenrock Trail Alliance will be holding an open day on the trails. The NPWS will be presenting the Plan of Management for Recreational Use in Glenrock and have invited park managers and dignitaries/politicians to come along and see...

*****Finished pics in post 10 Its not quiet finished yet as I am having a few headset issues. But I thought I would post a few shots of my new bike. As usual, building with bits in the shed causes a few issues and I am stuck while I sort out a new headset. I was planning on using...