Townsville XC

[fattyandthepiemakers]

For any1 that does XC in townsville caan you please tell me when the next XC race is on at douglas. It seems like its been 6 months since pythons was torn up. Ive checked the website (below) but no mention of it... or any upcoming races at all. Dont give me a hard time with this thread, ive asked all of my XC mates and they have no idea and i want answers.

Chewy

[j5ive]

XC in rural QLD is a bit like that. Nothing happening down this way or in Mackay either. Its a pain, because theres plenty of riders out and abouts. Just no organisation.

[ride_hard199]

townsville riding scene = Dead

[j5ive]

Whos fault is that bmx wanna be boy :p

[santacruzkid]

There will be an XC race soon Hopfully a Pony Express Race should be around Christmas

[matnurb]

I rekon the scenes still alive. Its just shrunk as egos got bigger.As long as theres dirt [plenty of it in the 'ville] and things with two weels mtb will be kicking.

MaT

[bazza]

townsville riding scene = Dead

yep and thats going to do it a lot of good. nice one......

we should start work on mt stuart soon so keep an eye out for working bee's on that one. should be an insane track. as far as races go i have no idea i think everyones just having a break/a few national races have been on recently as well so guys are here and there and all over the place.

[M@DM!KE]

Fatty,

There are still plenty of dedicated XC riders in Tville, however most aren't into the web forum thing (we are actually out riding our bikes instead).
We are organising rides most Sunday mornings and alternate between Douglas and Mt Stuart tracks (usually a 630 kickoff). Drop in to Top Brand Cycles or Tonys Bikes and someone should be able to give you the low down.
Not too sure about this Sunday as there is some serious drinking and shenanigans to be had. Sunday 16th October will definately be happening.
Buzz me on 0414274699 between now and the day and I shall let you know whats happening and where.

[noddy]

are these sunday morning rides suitable for novice/intermeadiate/semi-unfit riders or are these for people crazy enough to ride in the heat XC?

[fattyandthepiemakers]

are these sunday morning rides suitable for novice/intermeadiate/semi-unfit riders or are these for people crazy enough to ride in the heat XC?
U thinkn of goin noddy? hey ill go if ur goin, its just 2 kms from my house :D

[noddy]

yeah
i'm thinking about it... i havent rode any XC since paluma push.
i feel fat and need to rebuild my fittness, its to hot between hours of 10am and 4 pm.

[fattyandthepiemakers]

yeah, physio said i can hop on my bike next weekend :D
thats the best

[M@DM!KE]

We have had a few other newcomers coming out riding of late. We had a group of 8 last weekend, 4 newbies. Yes, it is getting quite warm at this time of the year. We try to keep the pace at a social - medium pace, anything more is suicide in this heat. We're sure to stop and let EVERYONE catch up and catch their breath. We usually try and roll into town (or nearby) for a coffee or a smoothie afterwards. Give us a call and we can arrange time/meeting point for the weekend