Night rides - Sydney area

[Nerf Herder]

Have decided to keep my HIDs so thought I may as well use them.

Looking for those that like it in the Dark ...

The Good News:
- I'm well equipped ... I also have lights :D
- I can pretty much drive anywhere (although prolly prefer to keep it northern beaches or the occassional Shire jaunt during the working week)
- Can do Friday nights (as I have no life) ... further from home ... but depends
- happy to give a fellow farker from the Innerwest a lift (Lilyfield is home) or if your on the way to the trail head.
- I also have spare lights (halogens) so happy to lend some out (First in, First not riding by the moon).
- Happy to do some DH ... man that would be freaky ... but prolly better to keep it XC or All mountain.
- Depending on whether I'm lending out lights, I've got pretty good burn time (read: I have plenty of batteries for the Halogens) ... so ride length depends on how much sleep we want before going to work the next day.
- For the Innerwest boys that may want to train ... I'm also happy to do some road/bike track work around the Bay Run (prolly better for those that live nearby ... eg, Glebe, Drumoyne(sp), Ashfield, Liechardht(sp), Balmain etc etc, but would prefer to hit dirt.

The Bad News:
- Has to be a late Start ... I won't be able to leave home before 7.30pm most nights so this kinda means pedalling at most trails no earlier then 8.30 - 9pm. (read: kids)
- Prolly sporadic rides at first ... and then as I convince my wife that these rides don't count towards the number of weekends she gets away from the kids in return for me riding, then it should become more regular (maybe twice weekly ... maybe say Tuesday / Thursday)
- I get really freaked when the batteries die and I start getting X-files visions (beware)
- I can't really be spontaneous with these rides coz of the kids, so will always need a little bit of warning (couple days) prior to each ride.

Suggested tracks
Lindfield (quick blatt)
MD (until the batteries die)
RedHills (FR mayhem on 4WD track) works well as a two car shuttle
I've never been to Terry Hills so keen for some exploration
Locus Hts, RNP or similar down south
Lanecove (haven't been in years)
Oatley ... not sure if its legal or worth it.

On a weekend (read Friday or Saturday night)
Anywhere up the Blue Mountains

PACE: I'm not the fitess bugger, and would prefer technical trails ... but happy to spin ... so I can keep up with the Whippets on the weekend. Don't expect much and we should be right.

Let me know if your interested ... PM or post

*edits ... first ride details page 3 (post #24)

[dcrofty]

Not sure if you know or care but The Royal NP (and probably others) are closed to the public at sunset.

[Nerf Herder]

Thanks crofty ... i think the track behind loftus oval is OK ... but happy to be corrected.

[dcrofty]

Thanks crofty ... i think the track behind loftus oval is OK ... but happy to be corrected.

Check your PM's. There is something you should be aware of.

[Moggio]

I think Oatley isn't legal anymore and wasn't really ever terribly worth it.... from what I can gather it was just a place to ride when you couldn't get anywhere else. Shame be a great place for a bit of legal track.

If you are coming up the mountains I might be up for a night ride.... just be bloody cold in winter.

[TheLunchbox]

The only nightrides I manage to get in are along the m7 cycleway. Maxwolfie and I hit up a fitness XC ride. Leyton and I manage to street it up a bit jumping off the bus lane barriers. Other than that Im scared of the dark.

[Lleyt0n]

Hay good ideas there mate be happy to come along i might duck tape a dolphin torch to my full face then we can hit the downhill tracks hell yea but seriously let us know when ur thinking of going

[JP]

I'm bang up for some rides up here in the mountains. Let me know when you want to and we cn organise sumfink. I know a few guys around these parts that are keen also.

[Nerf Herder]

Thanks Fellas for the PMs and such ... good to see I'm not the only one in the same position. heee heee :p tentative plan for this Wednesday 30th (I think)

Moggio / JP
I'll try to sneak in a Friday night in the next couple weeks (early May) then well see how cold winter gets. I'll PM to organise ... thanks

Lleyt0n / Chris
You guys willing to travel around or do you wanna recommend a place ?

Be a crack up to see the Dolphin lighting system ... you'll need a strong neck ... lol

[Shrekmeister]

Check your PM's. There is something you should be aware of.

Care to share....what is the issue ????

[b_S]

Not up for dirt riding right now but if you decide to cruise the inner west paths at night I'll join in, am not far west of the Bay Run. Getting out to Homebush is quite pleasant in the dark too. My fitness is abominable right now so it'd be more cruisy socialising away from the pub.
Speaking of which, you're welcome to join my regular drunken rides home from the city in the late night/early morning most weekends - it gets pretty technical when your senses are impaired ;)

[Lleyt0n]

im happy to travel where ever i got a car so im gonna go traveling for a ride better than sitting at home watching some shitty tv drama i may have to take up my plan of the dolphin on the fully i wouldnt mind doing winmallee at night then we can go snaking afterwards

[JP]

im happy to travel where ever i got a car so im gonna go traveling for a ride better than sitting at home watching some shitty tv drama i may have to take up my plan of the dolphin on the fully i wouldnt mind doing winmallee at night then we can go snaking afterwards

That is one long sentence. What is snaking?

[BM Epic]

This could be good to get some guys up here in the mountains,even the crappier tracks are great at night,JP will agree that a ride at our newly formed grose head south on a saturday night is a beauty,also,the oaks of a night is a screamer,now that them there 8 legged mongrels have stopped spanning our tracks,There are plenty of options!
Nerf,if you want,Jp and myself,or yourself can get something happening!
Let us know!

[Lleyt0n]

Snaking is when u go into the bush either at night or during the day and look for snakes to catch its great fun.

[JP]

Snaking is when u go into the bush either at night or during the day and look for snakes to catch its great fun.

Interesting. I'm going out on a limb here and assuming you're a young fella. By all means come up the mountains and enjoy riding but please leave all flora and fauna alone.

I understand you may idolise Steve Irwin and you may want to show your friends that you're a big game hunter but removing any thing from the bush, with the exceptions of weeds and rubbish, is a big no-no. Especially in a National Park, of which there is some at Winmalee. If you get caught by the NPWS they will fine your arse. If you get caught by me or some of the people I ride with the penalty will be much harsher.

Having said that I have a tiger snake that roams around the vicinity of our back yard. If you reckon you have what it takes, wait until the middle of summer and you can come up and have a crack at him. I'll even film it.

Have a good weekend.

[Sps.]

Interesting. I'm going out on a limb here and assuming you're a young fella. By all means come up the mountains and enjoy riding but please leave all flora and fauna alone.

I understand you may idolise Steve Irwin and you may want to show your friends that you're a big game hunter but removing any thing from the bush, with the exceptions of weeds and rubbish, is a big no-no. Especially in a National Park, of which there is some at Winmalee. If you get caught by the NPWS they will fine your arse. If you get caught by me or some of the people I ride with the penalty will be much harsher.

Having said that I have a tiger snake that roams around the vicinity of our back yard. If you reckon you have what it takes, wait until the middle of summer and you can come up and have a crack at him. I'll even film it.

Have a good weekend.

That tiger snake idea sounds like a plan!:D (for him)

[Lleyt0n]

settle people i never said anything about taking them home. im well aware of the rules in the national parks and would never hurt or kill a animal purposely. as lunchbox knows as we almost had a run in with a duck when we were riding next to a river bank when a small duckling came running out of nowhere and was about 2cm away from being under my front wheel. have u know we rescued that duck as it was lost from its mother and we gave it to a lady that said the mother was in her yard that day and she would keep it out back too see if the mother returned. she contacted wires which is a animal organisation which told her that the mother would return but apparently the lady creamates animals as a job so i got a bit worried so put that down in the strange things seen out on the trail thread.
sorry to sound like a animal hater in my last comment but im far from that and hardly think im steve irwin, sorry for the inconvenice caused
see JP im putting full stops in my sentences now :)

[BM Epic]

settle people i never said anything about taking them home. im well aware of the rules in the national parks and would never hurt or kill a animal purposely. as lunchbox knows as we almost had a run in with a duck when we were riding next to a river bank when a small duckling came running out of nowhere and was about 2cm away from being under my front wheel. have u know we rescued that duck as it was lost from its mother and we gave it to a lady that said the mother was in her yard that day and she would keep it out back too see if the mother returned. she contacted wires which is a animal organisation which told her that the mother would return but apparently the lady creamates animals as a job so i got a bit worried so put that down in the strange things seen out on the trail thread.
sorry to sound like a animal hater in my last comment but im far from that and hardly think im steve irwin, sorry for the inconvenice caused
see JP im putting full stops in my sentences now :)
Lleyton,you da man,hey jp, you remember lleyton from our grose head/farkin ride,that said,we get some brownies at our joint as well,and when your done with them,you can knock over them 2 boneheads that were hassling me that day of our ride,then after that we can go for a ride,if you complete that i will call you superman!!!:D;)

[Lleyt0n]

haha good old brownies i like to think of brownies alot like taxes a avoidable part of life those things are everywhere i live in blacktown and i still get them gimmi the tiger snake anyday. There was a incident out my way dunno if u heard of it or not of two kids catching them and one got bit and died so people have really been super careful around them. if u do get a snake in ur backyard remeber wat to do call the rspca or wires and they will be more than happy to get rid of it for you dont approach a snake unless you have experience and remeber Understand Identify Avoid and Survive

i love how the thread changed from riding to snakes
By the way im up for any ride at night just choose the spot and ill turn up image doing the hike a bike at winmallee at night that would be fun

[BM Epic]

haha good old brownies i like to think of brownies alot like taxes a avoidable part of life those things are everywhere i live in blacktown and i still get them gimmi the tiger snake anyday. There was a incident out my way dunno if u heard of it or not of two kids catching them and one got bit and died so people have really been super careful around them. if u do get a snake in ur backyard remeber wat to do call the rspca or wires and they will be more than happy to get rid of it for you dont approach a snake unless you have experience and remeber Understand Identify Avoid and Survive

i love how the thread changed from riding to snakes
By the way im up for any ride at night just choose the spot and ill turn up image doing the hike a bike at winmallee at night that would be funI would have to put a disclaimer on the hike a bike,against accidental death!
But that grose head ride that we did,we just built a bridge,bank,berm and jump,plus it's an extra 300 metres!
We will get this happening real soon! I am waiting on nerf herder to see when we can organise it through him,there is a lot of us up here waiting for this ride!
The hike a bike ride i will probably put up in a couple of weeks!
Im going to need JP and bushpilot to help organise it,we are organising shuttle to make the ride doable!

[Lleyt0n]

I would have to put a disclaimer on the hike a bike,against accidental death!
But that grose head ride that we did,we just built a bridge,bank,berm and jump,plus it's an extra 300 metres!
We will get this happening real soon! I am waiting on nerf herder to see when we can organise it through him,there is a lot of us up here waiting for this ride!
The hike a bike ride i will probably put up in a couple of weeks!
Im going to need JP and bushpilot to help organise it,we are organising shuttle to make the ride doable!

Man that sounds sick cant wait to come back and ride it again

[Nerf Herder]

Man I'm away a couple days and the night ride thread becomes a snake catchers annonymous thread. :p

Todd / JP / Moggio / Lleyton
Re night jaunt up the mountains ... This Friday/Saturday is prolly pushing my luck (but let me know if you have it available as a tentative, just incase the warden is feeling generours ... I doubt it).
Otherwise the weekend after (May 9/10). I'd prefer a Friday where possible (otherwise it wipes out my Sunday ride :p)

I'm happy to follow you guys re track choice ... say up to 2.5 hours ... depending on gear I need to lend out (ie, if I need to lend some gear to a couple mates then that will cut down my reserve burn time).

Lets use this thread to organise ... and then when we have firm dates for us at least, then we can throw open a new (specific) thread for the actual ride.

Care to share....what is the issue ???? crofty was just letting me know re night culls of the feral deer at RNP ... so worth checking with the office prior to making any plans for night missions thru RNP.

b_S ... I've sent you a PM as well ... however, I'm gonna leave the bay run / homebush for a bit later (ie, when I get really desperate for a pedal) ... would prefer saddle time on dirt at this stage ... but, I'll PM a few days in advance if I get the hunkering ... FYI, there may be a few of us innerwest boys keen for a stealth mission. ... maybe even a night 4x with some beverages :p

[Nerf Herder]

Ride Date: 30Apr08.
Time: 8.30pm (ready to ride) - sorry can't make it earlier.
Meeting Spot: Lindfield / behind the tennis courts (TBA actual street details)
Weather Forecast:

TBA ... supposed to be dry by crisp

Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder,

Maybes: bipyjamas, eggyolkeo, mongoosedh (only if he stops getting bloody banned), ja_har

Extras:
i) We can do Linfield in under an hour at a very leisurely pace ... ends with a horrid roadie hill back to car park ... we we do it faster then expected and we can try for two blatts.

PACE: freaky night tunnel speed

Drivers: Nerf (Innerwest),

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[Oddjob]

Yeah I'm in. I've had a HID set for close to 2 years and have hardly used it, so hopefully the battery pack will still be sort of ok.

I've sold my car though so might need a lift.

[bipyjamas]

I'm in, love the freaky tunnel vision :)

Free from 5:30pm over in North Sydney if anyone wants to do anything before Nerf comes over.

I too shall need a lift or can catch train to Lindfield. Can't do very much in the way of off-road till Nerf arrives with the spare lights though...

EDIT: or I can go home, have dinner and get picked up on Nerf's way :p

[Nerf Herder]

Andrew, Anh ... I'll let you know re lifts ... I may only have room for one.

Anh I reckon ... go home first ? have dinner ... then I'll get you on the way ?? but up to you ?

I've got another local boy (James) to pickup ... but maybe I can ask him to drive ... will let you all know shortly.

Al

[Nerf Herder]

All good for lifts ... PMs sent.

Al

[lincolnsydney]

Do you mean Lindfield? I could be up for this, see if I can get a pass out.

[Nerf Herder]

yep thats the one ... I was wondering why I couldn't find it on whereis ...

http://www.whereis.com/whereis/retrieveEmailMap.do?linkId=-4630094046574414021

[lincolnsydney]

Thanks!

How technical is this trail? I'm still very new to MTBing, coming from the road... I've ridden at night in Melbourne before, but nothing in Sydney.

[Nerf Herder]

Thanks!

How technical is this trail? I'm still very new to MTBing, coming from the road... I've ridden at night in Melbourne before, but nothing in Sydney. uhmmmm, I'm hopeless at descriptions ... best to come and see ... everything is walk-able if things get hairy ... the techy bits are fairly short with the worst ending in steps ... the longest bit being a technical ascent up a series of 1 (1 and a bit) foot ledges into rock strewn, pick your wheel placement type stuff ... all low speed stuff. prolly expect to be walking it for couple times round.

There is more single track then rock garden ... so I reckon its beginner friendly

[lincolnsydney]

Awesome, sounds great. I might freak out at times and you can tell me what to do! hehe.

I'll see how I'm placed for Thursday, else other nights would work too.

[MJStraughen]

Damn I'd be joining you for this one, but I still can't ride :(

Lindfield is like 5min drive from my place !

[taibo]

not too late for one more?
will those cheap led bike lights do for this ride?
i can also provide a lift to ppl...ive got a dual cab ute with 4 empty seats =)

[Nerf Herder]

taibo ... yep come along if your able ... I wouldn't use the roadie LEDs ... they are more for "being seen" as opposed to "being able to see". Sorry, all my spares are now taken.

Let me know if your in.

Mark,
Do you have an XC rig ?? or would you be using the Banshee ? would be fun off the steps.

[Nerf Herder]

To the mountain men. (Todd, JP, Moggio)

Next full moon is on the 20th May ... wanna do a stealth mission sometime that week ... can do any day (mid week) with some planning. Knowing my luck it will be raining or cloudy.

See attached Word Doc with the '08 moon phases.

[TheLunchbox]

I may come along although Im not 100% when riding at night
I might duct tape a dolphin torch to my bars or helmet:p

[taibo]

taibo ... yep come along if your able ... I wouldn't use the roadie LEDs ... they are more for "being seen" as opposed to "being able to see". Sorry, all my spares are now taken.

Let me know if your in.

Mark,
Do you have an XC rig ?? or would you be using the Banshee ? would be fun off the steps.

im in!...ill guess ill just have to ride behind one of you guys. Would a glory 8 be too much for this place?

[Nerf Herder]

im in!...ill guess ill just have to ride behind one of you guys. Would a glory 8 be too much for this place?
may want to bring some kinda light ... better something then nothing.

The Glory should be fine ... until you hit the roadie hill at the end ... assume it has 2 rings up front ??

[MJStraughen]

Mark,[/B]
Do you have an XC rig ?? or would you be using the Banshee ? would be fun off the steps.

My brother's away all year so I have his XC rig to play with... I reckon I'll be right for a ride in about a week.

[Lleyt0n]

im coming if lunchbox goes cause hes my lift dolphin duck tape to the bars is the go for me ill light up the whole track

[TheLunchbox]

im coming if lunchbox goes cause hes my lift dolphin duck tape to the bars is the go for me ill light up the whole track

Hey LEY LEY, Looks like we will be jamming 2 bikes In the civic again!!!

[Oddjob]

Hey Al. I can scam my parents car so don't worry about the lift. I'll see you there around 8.15. Yay!

[Nerf Herder]

cool ... see you there.

[TheLunchbox]

ok Im all set!
I have a riding light with pulsing function for all you ravers!!!
See ya there

[Oddjob]

I'll bring some glow sticks and dummies.

[TheLunchbox]

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RAVE!!!!

[taibo]

may want to bring some kinda light ... better something then nothing.

The Glory should be fine ... until you hit the roadie hill at the end ... assume it has 2 rings up front ??

sure does. But got my stp back today with triple rings up front so ill be bringing that.

gonna strap two of those led light things to my bike! hopefully it will be good enough.

[Nerf Herder]

heee heeee ... this is going to be an "interesting" night ride ... if one of us doesn't end up injuried ... then a couple will sure have epilepsy by the end of it :p

Def bring the camera

taibo ... I reckon bring the glory ... some nice little steps and stuff to bounce off ... :D

[Nerf Herder]

http://bp2.blogger.com/_FoFKM6q3c6E/Rv-maqFbkYI/AAAAAAAAARQ/W04PjMdAKjU/s1600-h/lego-rave-party.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j119/lunchbox_2006/lego-rave-party.jpg

RAVE!!!! I fixed it ... well one of them

[taibo]

heee heeee ... this is going to be an "interesting" night ride ... if one of us doesn't end up injuried ... then a couple will sure have epilepsy by the end of it :p

Def bring the camera

taibo ... I reckon bring the glory ... some nice little steps and stuff to bounce off ... :D

Glory it is then! Sounds like its going to be an interesting evening!
Btw...is someone come up through Strathfield/Burwood way and doesnt mind showing me the way?
Dont own a street directory and i cant exactly rip out the GPS unit from the other car :)

[Nerf Herder]

taibo ... I've put a link on page 3 (post 30)

see where tyron rd, archibold rd & the begining of eastern arterial ... is where we will be riding.

I usually come down archibold ... then turn right into tyron and then its that first left (short road) which is where the tennis courts are.

if you can't use that ... then you can follow me ... I'm at Church st Lilyfield. I have to pick up a couple peeps though

http://www.whereis.com/whereis/retrieveEmailMap.do?linkId=5301080995906492757 go down city west link ... turn left at norton ... then stop anywhere there ... I'll meet you there on the way to the first pickup ... call when you get there 0404 885 896

[bipyjamas]

sounds like its going to be a nice mix of bikes and fun :)

[davzab]

Damn, just moved ot Lilyfield but ain't got my mtb down yet. def have to make the next ride, keep us posted nerf.

cheers:)

[Lleyt0n]

sorry i couldnt make it fellas i went fishing and was planing to be home by 5 to get ready but was stuck in traffic going there fished till like 6 cause we didnt have much time and got stuck in traffic on way back and got home at 8.24 not happy

[TheLunchbox]

Cheers Al,

Very good trail, a ture test of fitness and mental stamina,

Night rides all the way!!

Well done:D

[Nerf Herder]

Damn, just moved ot Lilyfield but ain't got my mtb down yet. def have to make the next ride, keep us posted nerf.
cheers:) Cool ... gonna try making this semi regular ... prolly MD next week. I can lend you a bike if needed ? yes I'm a bike pimp :D.

sorry i couldnt make it fellas i went fishing and was planing to be home by 5 to get ready but was stuck in traffic going there fished till like 6 cause we didnt have much time and got stuck in traffic on way back and got home at 8.24 not happy heee heeee ... hope you at least caught something ... that didn't have 3 eyes. :eek:

Cheers Al,

Very good trail, a ture test of fitness and mental stamina,

Night rides all the way!!

Well done:D Your hardcore Chris ... Jeans, Sloppy Joe, blinking strobe ... just need to convert to SS and Anh will have competition for the XC on street rigs hardman comp :D

Glad you boys enjoyed ... and thanks to all of you for making it out for the late finish ... some even riding in full stealth mode for some (read: lots) sections heee heee :D... Sorry Oddjob ... I forgot about the hike a bike :p.

Hopefully next time I'll have the HIDs working so we have more spares. :o

[Oddjob]

sections heee heee :D... Sorry Oddjob ... I forgot about the hike a bike :p.



Your forgiven... THIS TIME

As always it was fun to riding with y'all. Can't wait to do it again but at the Dam.

[ja_har]

Cheers guys, had a great time. Looking forward to a go at the Dam. At least going stealth there would be a bit easier as would know the track.

[taibo]

im gonna go get me some real lights!!!

[Nerf Herder]

Heee Heeee ^^^ another addict

Tai some DH threads you may be interested in ... I've been riding with Plow King & ThePig a bit lately ... and most of the Gong boys are pretty cool

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=122767

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=123990

[Oddjob]

BTW Nerf

These are the guys I got my HID from http://hidtechnologies.com.au/index.html

Mine is a cutom made jobbie which he doesn't do anymore, but on the other hand you can buy a 30w death star if you like instead. http://hidtechnologies.com.au/trailtech30w.htm

He can also do repairs, so he should be able to fix up you busted HID.

[Nerf Herder]

Thanks Dude ... thats pretty impressive ... and pricing isn't too bad either (relatively speaking).

That 30W is retina searing, Alderann exploding intensity ... couldn't find burn times though ??? but 6hrs for the 13W Li-on is pretty impressive.

Did you work out what happened to your bulb / unit ???

Luckily my guy is going to replace my bulb and give me a helmet mount ... but is going to take a little bit before it arrives ... Luckily I went with a legit shop with ebay sales channel ... as opposed to Joe Blow ebay seller ... phew ... was looking at USD100 for a replacement or AUD219 retail ... bloody retail rip off

[Nerf Herder]

Ride Date: 07May08
Time: 8.30pm (ready to ride) - sorry can't make it earlier.
Meeting Spot: Lady Penrhyn (Redhill - jaunt)
Weather Forecast:

Wednesday Fine. Mostly sunny.
City: Min: 12 Max: 22
West: Min: 9 Max: 22


Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder, mongooseDh

Maybes: TheLunchBox

Extras:
i) BYO lights
- I fixed my battery ... so I have 1 spare with about 1hr and a bit burn time
- We'll be doing a loop back to Lady Penrhyrn ... no hike a bike ... but we'll miss the 4WD ledges :( ... due to burn times on lights.


PACE: freaky night tunnel speed ... relaxed, depending on lights

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[TheLunchbox]

hey Al,
Im tentative at this point!!

But I do like those night rides:D

[Nerf Herder]

I have 1 spare 15W halogen ... I fixed and tested the batt last night :) ... Anh, let me know if you're interested.
James ... did you get your new lights ?

Phil, if you read this let me know if your coming to this one or sometime in the future ... sorry a little confused with your TXT.

[Oddjob]

Yeah the light is alright, it just ran out of juice. I haven't cycled the battery for close to 9 months so its going to need a few discharges to get back it's full capacity.

Can't we make it the Dam. Red Hill will probably still be muddy as hell and the thought of having to climb that hill to get back out fills me with dread.

[Nerf Herder]

I was planning or avoiding the hill (assume you mean 100m hill) ... we only had to ride the Fire trail hill back up near the top heading back to the Jumps ... hope that makes sense ? But if your comming then we can do the two car shuttle ... therefore mostly down hill.

Only 1 unavoidable lake up the top (very top of 100m Hill section) not too bad ... but the usual sandy as hell treatment to drive trains.

Short but sweat ... mainly down ... prolly 40mins

If you've got your heart set on MD then fine ... I've got a rubber arm. :)

[mongoosedh]

Lets go to manly dam, better track anyway and is fucking awesome in teh darkness.

[Nerf Herder]

Lets go to manly dam, better track anyway and is fucking awesome in teh darkness.
you don't get a vote ... bawahahahahahaha ... in fact your an anti vote :D

[BM Epic]

Hims got a whole lotta brownie points to make up!:D:D
Haven't ya hugh!

[bipyjamas]

Hey Al.

Yeah I'm keen if you have a set of lights for me :)

Still flip-flopping on whether to invest in a set for myself.

The Dam would be good, Red Hill scares me when its night.

[mongoosedh]

Hims got a whole lotta brownie points to make up!:D:D
Haven't ya hugh!

But, last night...I thought?... :(

[taibo]

Al, do you have a spare set of lights?
Im in either way!

[taibo]

btw...is it red hill or the dam?

[Oddjob]

+1 The Dam. Come on you know you want to.

[Nerf Herder]

Tai / J ... sorry Dudes ... the spare is now taken (Anh has it) ... but I have the head LED, that I lent to Chris last time ??? so can use that if needed.

Chris, I'm assuming your out ??? let me know.

OK ... MD it is ... meet at King street (hydro thingy) ... 8.30ish ... I maybe there 8ish.

Andrew ... do you mind picking up Hugh ... let me know ... otherwise I'll pick you up on the way Hugh.

[taibo]

cool!
anybody else need to be picked up?

[ja_har]

Cheers & thanks for letting me know nerf. Looking forward to getting mine.

[TheLunchbox]

Sorry Al,

I may not be able to make this one, Im waiting on a new chain ring:mad:

[Nerf Herder]

Sorry Al,

I may not be able to make this one, Im waiting on a new chain ring:mad: No probs Dude ... next one ... woulda been a full stealth mission for ya anywho ... but your use to that :D

[TheLunchbox]

OH i do like my stealth missions....

[Oddjob]

I can pick up Hugh. Call me hugh!

[mongoosedh]

Yeee fucking haaa!

That was awesome, thanks very much for the lights Al, they were great.

I will definitely be doing that again. :D

Quote of the day (or night, meh). Oddjob:"You are fucking insaneee".

[bipyjamas]

Definitely good ride, hope we make another appointment there :)

Nerf's lights are always useful, but like moths we all tried our best to stick to Oddjob and his HIDs codenamed "Deathstar"

[taibo]

thanks for the ride guys!
next time ill remember my puffer!:)

[Nerf Herder]

That was a good one ... best bit was the overgrown golf course sniggle ... nothing quite as freaky as getting put in that 3D, whip in the face sensation ... always had me flinching.

The good news is that last night was another singing endorsement of KFC ... the meal of champions ... with Oddjob pounding down some speed.

KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC KFC

[taibo]

briefly mentioned to Allan yesterday...how about lucas heights this wednesday night? anyone?

[Nerf Herder]

Ride Date: 14May08
Time: 8.30pm
Meeting Spot: TBA
Weather Forecast:

Wednesday

Wednesday Chance shower.
City: Min: 13 Max: 20
West: Min: 10 Max: 20

Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder, taibo

Maybes:

Extras:
i) BYO lights
ii) Canned if its raining

PACE: freaky night tunnel speed ... relaxed, depending on lights

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[mongoosedh]

Ride Date: 14May08
Time: 8.30pm
Meeting Spot: TBA
Weather Forecast:

Wednesday

Wednesday Chance shower.
City: Min: 13 Max: 20
West: Min: 10 Max: 20

Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder, taibo

Maybes:

Extras:
i) BYO lights
ii) Canned if its raining

PACE: freaky night tunnel speed ... relaxed, depending on lights

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:)...............

[Oddjob]

I'm going to sit this one out till me leg heals up a bit more and I can handle wearing knee/shin pads. Dam roots!

[Nerf Herder]

I'm going to sit this one out till me leg heals up a bit more and I can handle wearing knee/shin pads. Dam roots! shite ... you realise half if not all of us at some point rely on your deathstars :) oh well.
surprising how bright 5w halogens can be when there aint anything else.

[taibo]

shite ... you realise half if not all of us at some point rely on your deathstars :) oh well.
surprising how bright 5w halogens can be when there aint anything else.

hopefully ill have my Ay-Up's by wednesday!
is it just gonna be u and me Al???

[mongoosedh]

hopefully ill have my Ay-Up's by wednesday!
is it just gonna be u and me Al???

Nah, yours truely is coming. :p

Thinking back on the night, fuck I was an arsehole. Sorry. :o

[taibo]

Nah, yours truely is coming. :p

Thinking back on the night, fuck I was an arsehole. Sorry. :o

u were? didnt even realise...its all cool anyway! Im happy to be riding!

[taibo]

Ride Date: 14May08
Time: 8.30pm
Meeting Spot: TBA
Weather Forecast:

Wednesday

Wednesday Chance shower.
City: Min: 13 Max: 20
West: Min: 10 Max: 20

Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder, taibo

Maybes:

Extras:
i) BYO lights
ii) Canned if its raining

PACE: freaky night tunnel speed ... relaxed, depending on lights

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rain, hail or darkness...i will still ride!

[Nerf Herder]

http://forums.farkin.net/showthread.php?t=126775&highlight=Helmet

[Nerf Herder]

Thinking back on the night, fuck I was an arsehole. Sorry. :o Your always are arse ... but I don't recall anything ?? what did you do ?

Tai ... nah ... if its raining I'm out.

[taibo]

Your always are arse ... but I don't recall anything ?? what did you do ?

Tai ... nah ... if its raining I'm out.

Al, he tried to make a move on me...didnt realise i was married and that i dont bat for the same team he does! JK Hugh!

I think the rain will hold out!...actually i know it will! :D

[Nerf Herder]

Al, he tried to make a move on me...didnt realise i was married and that i dont bat for the same team he does! JK Hugh! Not that theres anything wrong with that !!! :p

I think the rain will hold out!...actually i know it will! :D fingers crossed ... but yeah I reckon we'll be right

[mongoosedh]

Al, he tried to make a move on me...didnt realise i was married and that i dont bat for the same team he does! JK Hugh!

:p................


But nah, I felt like a dickhead, all showing off and shit. :( I can't help it.

[Nerf Herder]

bawahahahahahahaha .... is this the drugs talking ??? or are you watching all the Yank talk shows and they're getting your depressed (FYI readers: Hugh is sick today ... wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging wagging)

[mongoosedh]

Usual shit talk, got he's full of it.

The nerve of you!

Am not drugged up.






















































Much.:(

[Nerf Herder]

Anyway ... Back on topic ...

Tai, James, Me ... maybe the goose ... Anh & Andrew are out.

Meet at:
Near Thorsby Cl, behind the Oval (http://www.whereis.com/index.htm#session=Mzg=)

lets plan for 8.30pm.

[mongoosedh]

Anyway ... Back on topic ...

Tai, James, Me ... maybe the goose ... Anh & Andrew are out.

Meet at:
Near Thorsby Cl, behind the Oval (http://www.whereis.com/index.htm#session=Mzg=)

lets plan for 8.30pm.

Excuse my ignorance, but thats in the middle of the fucking city?

[Nerf Herder]

Middle of Sydney ... Barden Ridge / Menai / Locus Hts ...

[taibo]

i thought james wasnt coming:confused:

[ja_har]

I'm in thanks to nerf having enough lights this week. Waiting for my ayups to arrive :)

Plus will have the nuclear glow to ride by this week at Lucas Hts:p

[taibo]

I'm in thanks to nerf having enough lights this week. Waiting for my ayups to arrive :)

Plus will have the nuclear glow to ride by this week at Lucas Hts:p

when did u order yours?
I ordered mine on Friday and Andrew said i should have them tomorrow! fingers crossed! or else i hope Al has a spare set!:D

[Nerf Herder]

I'll have 3 lights spare ... but I do tend to get lost out there .... heee heeee ... bring whatever other spare illumination you may have.

My replacement HID bulbs hopefully arrive from the US next week ... so next ride should be like a day trip ... yeeeehaaaaaa

[ja_har]

when did u order yours?
I ordered mine on Friday and Andrew said i should have them tomorrow! fingers crossed! or else i hope Al has a spare set!:D

Monday, so fingers crossed they arrive for testing over the WE.

[Nerf Herder]

Thanks Fellas ... that was a good one ... looking forward to the day I don't need to worry about battery life :p

Was noice running two lights for a change. (slight last minute venue change to Red Hill)

Some highlights
i) Tai's nifty automatic tail gate shutter ... bawahahahahaha :cool:
ii) impressed with those ayups ... but I still think Oddjobs deathstars are brighter. Gonna be bloody bright when the majority of us have HIDs (next week fingers crossed)
iii) learnt a new track to avoid the lake at the top of 100m hill ... which I don't think I'll ever find again.
iv) The SES have been grading the fire trail ... I don't quite understand the logic behind the huge pit though ??? or will that get filled in ??
v) gotta try that ridge ride the other way next time ... and maybe link itchy/scratchy & garden o gullies.

[ja_har]

Thanks Fellas ... that was a good one ...
Some highlights

i) Tai's nifty automatic tail gate shutter ... bawahahahahaha :cool:


Till he had to go back and do it again manually..:p

good fun guys, love to see that in the day to get my bearings again as the whole middle section was new stuff for me.

[Nerf Herder]

Ride Date: 21May08
Time: 8.30pm
Meeting Spot: TBA
- Looking for suggestions ... was thinking Lane Cove NP ... but I haven't ridden there in years and can't remember it that well ?
- Alternatively, MD or Red Hill ... same as last week except the other way around.
Weather Forecast: TBA

Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder,

Maybes: taibo, ja_har, bipyjamas, Oddjob, mongoosedh, mjstraughen

Extras:
i) BYO lights ... I may have 3 or 4 spare lights ... depending on recent purchases and pending deliveries.
ii) Canned if its raining

PACE: freaky night tunnel speed ... relaxed, depending on lights

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[TheLunchbox]

Hey Al,

I could possibly be involved in this one!
Whoa the new job has got me overloaded
so it has been early bedtimes:eek::eek:

LANE COVE SOUNDS GOOD!

[MJStraughen]

I'll be checking some trails I know in Lane Cove NP on Sunday, possible candidates for next Wed night :)

[mongoosedh]

Would prefer MD, cause I know I can flog ya's! (Pffft I wish)

[taibo]

lucas heights anyone???

[Nerf Herder]

lucas heights anyone??? Sorry Tai ... I know thats heaps closer to you ... but, I wanted to ride it a few more time in the day, before venturing out at night ... nothing worse then getting lost in the dark :o real X-Files, Supernatural, and every bloody vampire movie I've ever seen flashing thru my noggin :eek:

[Nerf Herder]

Would prefer MD, cause I know I can flog ya's! (Pffft I wish) Shouldn't matter were you ride ... should be able to flog us anyway ... I've got prolly 20kgs and over 15years on you ... broaden your horizons mate :p

[mongoosedh]

Shouldn't matter were you ride ... should be able to flog us anyway ... I've got prolly 20kgs and over 15years on you ... broaden your horizons mate :p

You're only 31...fuck off, you look 45.



Jokes Al. :)

What was meant by that, was it a "you can so you should" or "you're a dissapointment, you (being young) should flog us"? I curse my young impressionable mind. :(

[Nerf Herder]

You're only 31...fuck off, you look 45.



Jokes Al. :)

What was meant by that, was it a "you can so you should" or "you're a dissapointment, you (being young) should flog us"? I curse my young impressionable mind. :( I did say over 15years.

I mean both ... your a disappointment ... bawahahahaha

[davzab]

Yew! new Ay-Up's, need to give em a good run in.
If i can true my wheel before them ill see if i can make it.

[Nerf Herder]

Contemplating a shift to Tuesday night ??? will this stuff up some of those considering coming ??? supposed to rain From Wednesday onwards ??

Let me know ASAP please

[bipyjamas]

I wouldn't mind a Tuesday bat :D

[Nerf Herder]

OK
I think all my lights are now gone ... assuming
i) mjstraughen is still in and is our guide (bawahahahaha no pressure Dude)
ii) ja_har your lights still haven't arrived ... and that your comming
iii) my replacement bulbs still haven't been delivered, by Tuesday.
iv) Anh has dibs on one of them :p (assuming the ayup Santa has been put on hold given paintball ... thanks Dude :)).

[MJStraughen]

Sorry all, can't make it for this one ! Will most likely be your tour guide next week though :)

[Lleyt0n]

ill try to make it out on tuesday no way im missing origin on wednesday its just unaustralian

[Nerf Herder]

Note ... MD this week with BB add on.

I'm not ready to get lost in the bush ... regardless of semi full moon.

Lane Cove or Locus Hts next week.

[mongoosedh]

Note ... MD this week with BB add on.

I'm not ready to get lost in the bush ... regardless of semi full moon.

Lane Cove or Locus Hts next week.
Yesh! *high 5*!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D

[Nerf Herder]

Anh / Hugh ... I'll pick you guys up on the way ... 8ish ... I'll TXT when I'm leaving.

meet 8.30 King st for anybody else braving the cold.

[mongoosedh]

Anh / Hugh ... I'll pick you guys up on the way ... 8ish ... I'll TXT when I'm leaving.

meet 8.30 King st for anybody else braving the cold.

Okies.......

[taibo]

are we riding tonight or tomorrow??????

[BM Epic]

Okies.......
Have a look at who's birthday it is today,he is as old as methuselah and moses,thats enough of bible studies today!
Now...next round at yellowmundee v's johnie walker!

[Nerf Herder]

Have a look at who's birthday it is today,he is as old as methuselah and moses,thats enough of bible studies today!
Now...next round at yellowmundee v's johnie walker! Happy birthday Moses (*madly googles Methuselah *edit man your old :p) Wiki ... he reached the age of 969 years... 25 again ... happy birthday to the missus too ... 16 is it ... craddle snatch :p

[BM Epic]

Thanks mate(as he giggles),as you get older you start talking about yourself in the 3rd person,todd is feeling alright tonight!:D
Trackwork tomorrow,hopefully we will nearly get this bugger done!

[bipyjamas]

Nerf has canned tonight's ride because the spare light batteries are not charged :p

[mongoosedh]

Nerf has canned tonight's ride because the spare light batteries are not charged :p What an arsehole.



I'm destined not to come to another one. :(

[taibo]

anybody up for two laps for the dam tomorrow night?
i dont feel quite satisfied doign just the one.
the Ay-up's should be up for it!

[mongoosedh]

anybody up for two laps for the dam tomorrow night?
i dont feel quite satisfied doign just the one.
the Ay-up's should be up for it! If I can have some lights...:)?

[Nerf Herder]

Uhmmmmm ooopssss ... sorry, a slight technical difficulty lead to my not switching on the 2 power points ... whoopsie.

Take two tonight ... same deal different night ... this time with lights :o

Sorry to those I couldn't contact.

Tai, we will be going the 1.20 lap with BB add on. You'll be satisfied ... bring ya puffer.

[bipyjamas]

Hey guys, I can't make tonight unfortunately, but will try next time when you all head to Lane Cove NP.

Also, starting to feel the pressure of owning one's own lights :)

[mongoosedh]

Uhmmmmm ooopssss ... sorry, a slight technical difficulty lead to my not switching on the 2 power points ... whoopsie.

Take two tonight ... same deal different night ... this time with lights :o

Sorry to those I couldn't contact.

Tai, we will be going the 1.20 lap with BB add on. You'll be satisfied ... bring ya puffer. I'll come. :)

[Oddjob]

I'm out for one more week just to give the skin time to heal properly but I'll be back next week with the death star. I might bring the freeride bike to make it more fair for the likes of Taibo up the hills.

[mongoosedh]

I'm out for one more week just to give the skin time to heal properly but I'll be back next week with the death star. I might bring the freeride bike to make it more fair for the likes of Taibo up the hills. No, you're not hurt, you're soft. :mad:

[Nerf Herder]

No probs ... next week Andrew / Anh ... I think we'll have like 4 HIDs next week (Tai, James, U, bloody better be me as well)

However, likely Locus Hts next week ... as promised Tai.


as for tonight
Me, Tai, Hugh ... and maybe Phil (sixthsense) ... Hugh I'll pick you up ... 8.20ish

[Oddjob]

No, you're not hurt, you're soft. :mad:

You forgot lazy. I'm really lazy as well.

[taibo]

sweet!
ill see you guys tonight!
ive asked for the heavens above to stay closed till around 11pm. Then they can open up as much a hey want! :)

[Nerf Herder]

Hugh Piker ... new user U Piker ... Beer Leach, Spider be-itch, Ejector boy, Flip Flop.

you missed it ... Tai, pushed so hard ... he coughed out his lungs ... 3 times .... bawahahahahaha. I was praying I wouldn't have to resuss Dude, I like you an all ... but thats pushing the ride buddy thing :D

The good news ... HID power Yeeeeehaaaaaa ... not as bright as the Ayup combo Tai is hauling, or the Deathstar ... but drowns out my 15W halogens so thats a good thing. YEOW !

We gotta go hunting with these buggars.

[mongoosedh]

Hugh Piker ... new user U Piker ... Beer Leach, Spider be-itch, Ejector boy, Flip Flop.

you missed it ... Tai, pushed so hard ... he coughed out his lungs ... 3 times .... bawahahahahaha. I was praying I wouldn't have to resuss Dude, I like you an all ... but thats pushing the ride buddy thing :D

The good news ... HID power Yeeeeehaaaaaa ... not as bright as the Ayup combo Tai is hauling, or the Deathstar ... but drowns out my 15W halogens so thats a good thing. YEOW !

We gotta go hunting with these buggars.

Just because I ACTUALLY WORK. :)

[Nerf Herder]

Just because I ACTUALLY WORK. :)

I work ... I am lucky in that my employer has chosen to pay me for surfing the net ... I love my job.

only Joking Dude ... thanks for letting me know ... I had time to go to KFC and everything.

[mongoosedh]

I work ... I am lucky in that my employer has chosen to pay me for surfing the net ... I love my job.

only Joking Dude ... thanks for letting me know ... I had time to go to KFC and everything. FUCK! The only thing I go on those rides for is the KFC. :(

[taibo]

Hugh Piker ... new user U Piker ... Beer Leach, Spider be-itch, Ejector boy, Flip Flop.

you missed it ... Tai, pushed so hard ... he coughed out his lungs ... 3 times .... bawahahahahaha. I was praying I wouldn't have to resuss Dude, I like you an all ... but thats pushing the ride buddy thing :D

The good news ... HID power Yeeeeehaaaaaa ... not as bright as the Ayup combo Tai is hauling, or the Deathstar ... but drowns out my 15W halogens so thats a good thing. YEOW !

We gotta go hunting with these buggars.

hahaha...i need to do a proper warm up next time! im always rushing into it!

but u all missed me be clipped and on a hard tail! cos i will never ever do it again!!! i have officially hung the candy c's up on the wall! i cant ride clipped!

oh and hugh...two words for you...SOFT COCK! :D heard you dont like to ride when it gets a little cold? something to do with shrinkage...?

[mongoosedh]

oh and hugh...two words for you...SOFT COCK! :D heard you dont like to ride when it gets a little cold? something to do with shrinkage...?


This coming from a guy who rode his wifes bike, unclipped.

Oh yer, you sook out on a hardtail, try doing an 8hour singlespeed on a hardtail. Can't think of a better way to spend a sunday. :D

Don't worry I've got my pinkbike ruler. :)

http://www.duncans.tv/images/speeding-pinkies.jpg

[taibo]

This coming from a guy who rode his wifes bike, unclipped.

Oh yer, you sook out on a hardtail, try doing an 8hour singlespeed on a hardtail. Can't think of a better way to spend a sunday. :D

Don't worry I've got my pinkbike ruler. :)

http://www.duncans.tv/images/speeding-pinkies.jpg

hahaha! my wife's bike is more manly than you are! :D

[Nerf Herder]

Sorry Fellas

My legs are killing me, post paintball, and I reckon I'm out for this Wednesday.

Was definately feeling it this morning on both the 5.30 pram pushing walk and commute in.

I'll confirm Wednesday AM ... but 80:20 I'm out.

feel free to organise amongst ya selves ... If you want to borrow the halogens (got 3 now), let me know, but somebody will need to pickup (either from CBA Tuesday / Wednesday) or my place.

[TheLunchbox]

Bahahahah Paintball has made you soft:p

[mongoosedh]

Bahahahah Paintball has made you soft:p Nah, that was all the estrogen (female hormones) that he's still got in his system from the sex change.

[ja_har]

With Nerf pulling out, any other interest in a Wed ride.. I'm keen to test my new lights if anyone else interested.

any suggestion for location?

[Lleyt0n]

Nah, that was all the estrogen (female hormones) that he's still got in his system from the sex change.

honestly mongoose has ur balls dropped yet

[Cave Dweller]

If a night ride on st helens / oaks ever happens let me know.

[taibo]

With Nerf pulling out, any other interest in a Wed ride.. I'm keen to test my new lights if anyone else interested.

any suggestion for location?


hopefully i get my yeti by wednesday...if so i am keen...how does the dam sound?
i can pick u up if u need

[Oddjob]

hopefully i get my yeti by wednesday...if so i am keen...how does the dam sound?
i can pick u up if u need

I'm keen. But if you want to do 2 laps can we start at 7.30?

[taibo]

I'm keen. But if you want to do 2 laps can we start at 7.30?

sounds good to me!

two laps of the damn...7:30 start

so far its james, andrew and me!

James...pm me ur mobile...and is the 7:30 start ok with u? if not we can go back to one lap.

btw...i will not have the yeti yet! importer seems to be pretty slack with orders at the moment. Will hopefully have it by the weekend!

[Oddjob]

In that case I'll ride my Rocky Mountain to make it fair. See you then!

[taibo]

for anyone around the Dam thats reading this right now...whats the weather like?

tonights ride might be cancelled...:(

[mongoosedh]

for anyone around the Dam thats reading this right now...whats the weather like?

tonights ride might be cancelled...:( Think lightning mixed with massive stormclouds, and rain.

Its off.

[taibo]

Think lightning mixed with massive stormclouds, and rain.

Its off.

but has the rain fallen yet? :D

[mongoosedh]

but has the rain fallen yet? :D Yer its wet outside.

[Nerf Herder]

Wussies ... bawahahahahha

Next week ... its 4X time

I've got my new holy rollers ... The Brodie will be wearing a new rear rim ... so lets see Al case some jumps and generally crash his brains out in the dark.

Freaky Deek :eek:

disclaimer:
I take no responsibility for any time you spend in the Lockup

[bipyjamas]

Hehe, I'm in for next week and will bring a camera! :)

Hope the weather stays dry despite the forecast being not too good.

[Oddjob]

Wussies ... bawahahahahha

Next week ... its 4X time

I've got my new holy rollers ... The Brodie will be wearing a new rear rim ... so lets see Al case some jumps and generally crash his brains out in the dark.

Freaky Deek :eek:

disclaimer:
I take no responsibility for any time you spend in the Lockup\

4x Where? Not homebush?

[Nerf Herder]

Don't know of anywhere else ... unless you call the Five Dock skate park a 4x course ... which sometimes it is. but the locals usually prefer grappa ... or breezers

[taibo]

there is absolutely no light up there at night Al!...ill come along and watch you case it! hahaha! :D

wot about lucas heights??? im picking up the yeti tomorrow (or maybe saturday)...probably wont get a chance to ride it till wednesday night...

[Nerf Herder]

Thats what all your ayups are fur ... bah ... use the force luke

[MJStraughen]

Might come to do some photography, watching and taking pictures of crashes is fun :)

[Nerf Herder]

Might come to do some photography, watching and taking pictures of crashes is fun :) Might be a little dark ?? unless you have some port-a- lights ... yeeeehaaaaa. ... or an generator.

maybe we can "borrow" one o those road works lights.

[MJStraughen]

Might be a little dark ?? unless you have some port-a- lights ... yeeeehaaaaa. ... or an generator.

maybe we can "borrow" one o those road works lights.

Haha nah, that would defeat the purpose of night riding :)

[Nerf Herder]

Fellas

Sorry for the flip flop

I've changed my mind re Homebush ... mainly because
i) its dark & scary
ii) I haven't had time to get all my bits & pieces onto the Brodie ... and would rather ride. (read: brakes, rear wheel, holy rollers & new rear cable housing)

So ...

Ride Date: Wednesday 4th June ... can change to Tuesday if peeps are keen
Time: 8.30pm
Meeting Spot: Old Illawarra road ... at the sports oval.
(there is a whereis map somewhere in this thread)

Weather Forecast: TBA

Who's coming so far: Nerf Herder,

Maybes:

Extras:
i) BYO lights ... I may have 1 spare assuming Bipyjamas & Beer Leach is coming.
ii) Canned if its raining

PACE: freaky night tunnel speed ... relaxed, depending on lights

For the Regulars: The Hts is a mixed bag or techy pinch climbs, sniggle, techy sniggle, rain foresty fern gully, bush bashing wombat trails (particularly if I get lost :p) fast big ring action into sandy, rocky goodness. Oh and some NS stuff randomly scattered

Well worth the slog out its not that far for you El Norte Peeps ... **** four stars ... - 1 * only cause I occassionally get lost :o

[taibo]

im there! with the new bike!

[Nerf Herder]

Looks like rain all week ... prolly canned for this week ... oh well

[Oddjob]

Where's Old Illawarra road?

[Nerf Herder]

http://classic.whereis.com/whereis/getMap.do;jsessionid=A5C612FA722A7EB0C24814122002B EC3.server3-1?nref=homeMap.

near ANSTO ... but the actual suburb is called barden ridge ...

Fastest way from Nth syd ... thru the harbour tunnel ... past the airport ... past brighton ... over James cook bridge ... head to sutherland ... then aim for menai ... over the newish bridge & by pass (name of which I can't remember) ... at the end of the by pass ... take a left ... then at the round about take another left ... look for a large oval on right (past the community thingy) park ... prolly 40mins drive depending on traffic

[taibo]

Looks like rain all week ... prolly canned for this week ... oh well

$#%^*&*^&%$##$%^#@@#$%^&*(&^%$ !!!!!!!

[Nerf Herder]

Sorry boyz ... couldn't be buggared stuffing around in the wet & dark.

FYI Oaks night ride on the 5th July (http://www.farkin.net/forums/showthread.php?t=125970&page=7) come along should be good.

Off topic
Homebush 4X
Monday 9th Arvo ... late-ish ... say 3 or 4pm before it gets dark.
I'm 50:50 ... but depending on numbers this may force me to put some pedal to da metal on the return trip.

Anh, I'm looking at you (well kinda)

canned if its raining or has bucketted ... but I'll call

[ja_har]

Homebush..I should be cool for that, but weather dependent.

Dont ride it wet, ruins the track and is no fun..

[bipyjamas]

Yup, I was thinking of going there in the afternoon. Hopefully it stops raining a couple of days before though.

You can conquer your fear of berms and not braking Al :)

[Nerf Herder]

no brakes ... will never happen.

just checked BoM ... showers into mid next weeek ... stuff the 4x thingy on Monday ... wait until it dries.

next Wednesday night ride is canned as well.

[taibo]

who's keen for some townhilling at night until the sun dries up our trails?

[Nerf Herder]

Too wet fellas.

[mongoosedh]

who's keen for some townhilling at night until the sun dries up our trails?I like this idea. :)

Come on Nerf! You know you want to! :D

[Nerf Herder]

Was thinking Five dock skate park ... Brodie is together ...

Nah to the city ride ... I'm in there 5 days a week as it is

[taibo]

Was thinking Five dock skate park ... Brodie is together ...

Nah to the city ride ... I'm in there 5 days a week as it is
but are u there at night with ur MTB??????:D

[taibo]

are we on for any type of riding tomorrow night?:)
im down for fivedock/city/menai/homebush

[Nerf Herder]

are we on for any type of riding tomorrow night?:)
im down for fivedock/city/menai/homebush Yep, gonna hit Fivedock skatey ... not sure the exact address though ??

I'll PM my addy and we can go from there ... I'll pick up Anh at about 7.30 ... so if you can make it to my place by 8ish we can go from there.

[bipyjamas]

I was going to go out to the bay run area and muck around instead till the appointed time, not too keen on going home and coming back out :)

[Oddjob]

Yep, gonna hit Fivedock skatey ... not sure the exact address though ??

I'll PM my addy and we can go from there ... I'll pick up Anh at about 7.30 ... so if you can make it to my place by 8ish we can go from there.

Is this an oppurtunity for me to learn to do some street? Can someone lend me some flats? Where is the skate park?

[Nerf Herder]

I was going to go out to the bay run area and muck around instead till the appointed time, not too keen on going home and coming back out :) OK ... come over whenever you like. You may have to hide in the garage until the kids fall asleep again though ... bawahahahahaha

Is this an oppurtunity for me to learn to do some street? Can someone lend me some flats? Where is the skate park?
I've got some cheapo flaties I can palm ya.

I'll PM details if you want to do some wrenching prior at my place or post a map when I can find it.

[ja_har]

Here's a link to the skate park

http://www.whereis.com/nsw/five-dock/ingham-av?id=10D6B86E675934

I'll try and get down there about 8 for a spin. I'll ride from home.

Cheers

[Nerf Herder]

Thanks J

park is on the corner of 1st and ingham ... in the big green thing.

I've sent PMs ... otherwise, meet at 8ish ... I'll bring the bandages and smelling salts :)

[davzab]

Damn if only it was another night I would be there...
You guys are going to miss the origin?

Have a good one anyway

Peace

[ja_har]

Damn if only it was another night I would be there...
You guys are going to miss the origin?

Have a good one anyway

Peace

Shite.. I thought that was next week. Oh well can the ride for me unless NSW start getting a flogging.

[taibo]

Shite.. I thought that was next week. Oh well can the ride for me unless NSW start getting a flogging.

wot if it rains again for another 2 weeks and you dont get another chance to ride???? :D
i say...tape the origin and come out for a ride...at least if NSW gets a flogging you can fast forward it!

[ja_har]

S.O.O. is only good in the moment, taping i'd just ignore it.

If its crap by 1/2 time I'll come down.

if it does rain I'll still go riding round the street, had some mad fun in the rain last weekend practising drifts on the wet roads... till i wore the tyre through to the threads:p

[scblack]

I am going to look more into this, and hope to join some rides. I do have some lights so have to organise myself to get out in the dark.

Can't tonight, but I will get there.

[Nerf Herder]

Just as I sent the canned TXT ... and decide what the missus and I will dine on ... Anh comes flickering up my street ... "Dude" I says ... "Did you just get caught in that massive shower".
Anh in typical Laconic fashion ... "nah, was under a shelter" ... bawahahahahaha

Anyway ... feeling guilty ... we drive over to the skate park ... Fark, its massive ... Tony Hawk's PS (*insert latest version) eat your heart out.

can't see myself doing anything more then a gentle carve in there until the balls grow a just a tad more. At least there is a little beginner bit.

Bloody learning curves.

fingers crossed ... IT STOPS RAINING for a little bit :rolleyes:.

Lyle ... no probs, whenever you can make it ... happy to travel out your way if you can recommend anything.

[Nerf Herder]

Take 20

Weather is supposed to be pretty good from Monday onwards so Wednesday Night ... Locus Hts

8.30pm ... at the Oval ... see further up the thread for details (above 1 or 2 pages back).

Be there or be somewhere else .. less dark and cold ... and prolly drier

I know about 1 hour of the ride ... shame its a 2hr jaunt ... bawahahahaha

[ja_har]

I'm in, work trips are re-schduled and Wed is free for ridin.

Bring on some good weather:rolleyes:

[Nerf Herder]

Bump it to the top

Me, J & Anh so far ???

Taibo ?, Hugh (I have spares)? oddjob ?

[Oddjob]

Bump it to the top

Me, J & Anh so far ???

Taibo ?, Hugh (I have spares)? oddjob ?

I'll have to sit this one out. I've got a 6am start on Thurs so a 2 hour jaunt somewhere 1 hr away from my house is out.

[Nerf Herder]

I'll have to sit this one out. I've got a 6am start on Thurs so a 2 hour jaunt somewhere 1 hr away from my house is out.
bah ... we'll be done by 10pm ... you'll be home by 10.45pm ... packed & showered by 11.30pm ... 5+ hours sleep ... up at 5am, 1 hour to pretty up and commute ... 6am bang on (assume its a breakfast meeting bawahahaha) ... plenty o time.

wait ... 2 hours to pretty up ... hmmm 3hrs ... you metro

[taibo]

Bump it to the top

Me, J & Anh so far ???

Taibo ?, Hugh (I have spares)? oddjob ?

shit!
the only week u guys will actually ride im not in syd!

[Nerf Herder]

shit!
the only week u guys will actually ride im not in syd! bawahahahahah ... its gonna be epic

*whispering - will prolly be canned ... given rain*

[Oddjob]

bah ... we'll be done by 10pm ... you'll be home by 10.45pm ... packed & showered by 11.30pm ... 5+ hours sleep ... up at 5am, 1 hour to pretty up and commute ... 6am bang on (assume its a breakfast meeting bawahahaha) ... plenty o time.

wait ... 2 hours to pretty up ... hmmm 3hrs ... you metro

The women of Sydney wouldn't have it any other way...

[Sps.]

Can't come tomorrow night :(

Gotta work. :(

[Nerf Herder]

Can't come tomorrow night :(

Gotta work. :( Cool ... so ... how do they make gravey at KFC ?

[Nerf Herder]

J, Anh ... just us for this one ... I'll pickup at 7.30ish.

batteries are charged and ready to go.

I got a track up date from the glowing Hts locals so GREEN light ...

i'll have to remember to put James' rig near Anh's shifter smashing .243 ... bawahahahah

[ja_har]

even the weather might hold out (touch wood). Was the best weather commute this morning so far this month...

We'll have some fun... pity the fools that miss the joys of locus hts

[bipyjamas]

i'll have to remember to put James' rig near Anh's shifter smashing .243 ... bawahahahah

Hehehe... you guys and your soft shifters :)

even the weather might hold out (touch wood). Was the best weather commute this morning so far this month...

I'd have to agree, the commute today was excellent considering the last few weeks have been either wet or freezing cold and it looks like sunny skies from the weekend onwards!

[bipyjamas]

It was a fun ride guys. Locus Hts is cool.

Lots of nice flowy downhilly bits. I've blanked out the uphill parts :)

Thanks for organising Nerf and leading us around the trails Ja_Har

[Nerf Herder]

It was a fun ride guys. Locus Hts is cool.

Lots of nice flowy downhilly bits. I've blanked out the uphill parts :)

Thanks for organising Nerf and leading us around the trails Ja_Har I see by the time of your post ... that you spent all night cleaning your rig ... bawahahahahahaha

I currently have gear envy ... I want some yups. they be cool.

Thanks boyz ... man I'm tired

[ja_har]

Good fun guys, it seems harder at night though. Also there is way more out there for more adventures...

Dont worry about gear envy, it's a continual state in MTbing...:p

[bipyjamas]

Dont worry about gear envy, it's a continual state in MTbing...:p

You mean Mountain Blinging? :p

[taibo]

mother farker! u guys rode Menai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nerf Herder]

Lets do that again ??

Now that we know a quicker way there ... lets do that again ... assuming I get me new tubes ??

might do a little google earth investigation so I can find
i) the correct outward track from the oval ...
ii) the correct sniggle from when we cross the road.

anyways ... let me know whos in

Wednesday
8.30pm back of the oval
Locus Hts

I'm gonna bring the bullit this time ... ie, its the only bike currently working :o

*edit ... Oh, can you peeps do Tuesday ? or would most of you still prefer Wednesday

[taibo]

im in!
either day is fine!

[ja_har]

This Week, Tues is out for me, Wed is a maybe.
As for future, either day is mostly OK.

I'm out next week for sure..

[taibo]

actually wed is preferable for me...

[Sps.]

I think its just us Al, anyone else keen to hit up the Dam tuesday night?

[bipyjamas]

I'm going to pass this week, I've got a few wounds to mend from weekend mishaps :)

[Nerf Herder]

Wednesday Hts it is ... just me and tai in the dark ... bring your puffer Dude ... its freaky seeing your lungs hunging outta your mouth man ... :p

MD is still closed from my understanding (ie, I see no email amigo)

[Sps.]

Wednesday Hts it is ... just me and tai in the dark ... bring your puffer Dude ... its freaky seeing your lungs hunging outta your mouth man ... :p

MD is still closed from my understanding (ie, I see no email amigo)If its wednesday then I'll come maybes.

PS, I get points for replying within seconds, right?

[taibo]

me and u (maybe sps as well) it is then!

[Nerf Herder]

PS, I get points for replying within seconds, right? No post whore ! that would be in the other thread.

[taibo]

nerf man,
can you give me the details for tonight please :)

[Nerf Herder]

Meet at:
Near Thorsby Cl, behind the Oval (http://www.whereis.com/index.htm#session=Mzg=)

lets plan for 8.30pm.
Tai details above. There is a chance I can't make it ... actually working which is a shock ?

I'll TXT before 6pm if I can't make it.

[taibo]

i was never meant to ride menai! ever!:(

[Nerf Herder]

hee hee heee ... sorry tai ... was very slack of me for the last minute pike.

and next week will be MD ... wah wah wah ... sorry week after fur sur :)

[taibo]

all good man!
its good to know now that u owe me one! :p

[taibo]

the dam this wednesday anyone?

[Nerf Herder]

Yep Damn it. hee heee

Sorry attempt

[Nub]

FUCKING DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Woot.

[scblack]

What time and where do you meet up?

I'm trying to get along for this one. See how I go.

[ThePig]

Hmmm.

Almost makes me want to get an XC bike and come along for one of these night rides... Almost :p.

[Nub]

Hmmm.

Almost makes me want to get an XC bike and come along for one of these night rides... Almost :p.You could borrow one of mine.


On second thought...:p

[Nerf Herder]

Ride Date: Wednesday 02Jul08
Time: 8.30pm (ready to ride) - maybe 8 ...
Meeting Spot: King Street ... at the Hydro thingy
Weather Forecast: TBA.

I have 1 spare 15W halogen with about +1.5hrs burn (x2 batteries) if anybody needs it (I have you covered Nub with a spare NR)




Hmmm.

Almost makes me want to get an XC bike and come along for one of these night rides... Almost :p. Could easily do it on the Foes Dude ... jack your seat up a little ... add several dozen more PSI to the Curnutt(sp) ... no probs ... or you can take the bullit.

Lycra optional ... wah wah wah

[scblack]

Hmmm.

Almost makes me want to get an XC bike and come along for one of these night rides... Almost :p.
I regularly ride Manly Dam with my Bullit which is set up for DH - boxxers, chain guide SRS, 2.5 tyres.

[ThePig]

Could easily do it on the Foes Dude ... jack your seat up a little ... add several dozen more PSI to the Curnutt(sp) ... no probs ... or you can take the bullit.

Lycra optional ... wah wah wah

There is no way I'm doing XC on a 10in travel DH bike!:eek:

I can't do this one, but I may take you up on the offer of the bullet for another one. Cheers :)

I'm pretty keen to have a go, it sounds like good fun.

[Nerf Herder]

I regularly ride Manly Dam with my Bullit which is set up for DH - boxxers, chain guide SRS, 2.5 tyres.yeah, but your a glutton for punishment. :D

I remember doing Oaks with a similar setup (minus the guide but + 3 rings up front), by the time I got to the best part (the end sniggle) I was done and crying.