After starting the day riding the MTB trails at Glenrock I headed north to Nambucca Heads in search of Jack’s Ridge. NSW riders are spoiled for choice with great destinations dotted along the coast but there seemed to be a unique online vibe surrounding the trails at Jacks Ridge. Stopping over at Nambucca Heads also fitted in perfectly with my travel plans so it was a done deal. (more…)
Breaking up the 3300km drive to visit my folks in North Queensland with a few doses of MTB therapy sounded like a mighty fine idea. I researched a dozen or so ride options on various driving routes but it was only when I learnt that the forest housing the Taree Tip trails was closed due to a burn that things started to take shape. A longish 1000km day one drive from Castlemaine, Vic to Newcastle, NSW meant I could ride Glenrock the following morning, Jack’s Ridge at Nambucca Heads that afternoon and go from there if it all went to plan… (more…)
The coolest Father’s Day card ever from my daughter Holi. My dog Didj the kelpie and me fused together on a bike 🙂 (more…)
The cold and wet Winter weather across Victoria continues! Fortunately the local trails handle the rain well. You can get out for a ride pretty much as soon as the rain stops and arrive back home with a clean bike. (more…)
Another August 13, another birthday! Far more exciting than turning 46 was discovering that August 13 also happens to be ‘Left Handers Day‘. Pretty cool since I’m left handed 🙂 (more…)
Sacred Rides asked mountain bikers around the world a simple question
Super light, super strong with a super feel.
The early 1990’s were a super fun time to be a mountain biker. The fat tired goldrush was well and truly underway with an explosion of new, cool and sometimes pretty crazy bikes, parts and accessories. A bunch of brands made it big in the early 1990’s including Syncros, based in Vancouver British Columbia. (more…)