mossy Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 Went for my first roll yesterday on the CX in a few months, heaps of people on the yarra trails, I don't know if its just me but it looks like everyone is eyeballing each other, ready to call the corona cops if your having too much fun. Sucks the spring classics are off, probably my favourite racing of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Gravity fuelled day at Thredbo. This place is so much fun. Jeff mossy, Mike_F and Bruce 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I did the Lake Mountain Cascades trail 2 weeks ago. Got the shuttle to the chalet and was expecting a cruisey 2hr trip down the mountain with the Marysville bakery for lunch. How wrong I was. I was so under prepared. Had 1 bidon of water and no food. I found it Super technical (for someone of my ability). Got back down to Marysville around 4 and a half hours later absolutely spent. Couple of pints at the Duck inn helped immensely. CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Sounds like a great adventure Bruce. I'm enjoying a beer now after a swim. I felt like a lemming going down hill today as I was riding with my son. He is a very accomplished rider having competed nationally over many years at DH and 4X. I took the role of a pace car on a few occasions. I gave up after 7 lift rides and almost 50K of riding. At 2:30 legs were good but the arms and shoulders were spent. I was worried about having enough strength to keep going and didn't feel like testing it. Hoping to get back up in a couple of weeks. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 @BruceYes Cascades is not to be taken lightly. I've not done it but quite a few mates have and they all commented how technical it was. @CBR JeffGravity/Enduro has really taken off. Its really captured the imagination of the younger kids and has dragged their fathers into as a consequence. Has become a real family thing which is great. But don't overstep the mark, its easy to get carried away watching the young and fearless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 14 hours ago, CBR Jeff said: At 2:30 legs were good but the arms and shoulders were spent @CBR Jeffit is surprising how much upper body you use. I fitted a droper post to my bike which I tried out at Lysterfield this morning, seemed to do the trick on some descents however I am still not instinctively using it which hopefully will come with practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 To true Dave. I was riding a few weeks ago watching some young kids doing some jumps and talking to their dad. He made a comment about trying the jumps to me. I laughed and said if they crash it’s 6 weeks on the couch playing PlayStation. If we crash it’s 6 months or longer of pain and anguish. Enduro has gone crazy over the last few years. Our local club races are caped at 200 entries as that’s all the timing chips that we have. Every race is sold out. But in saying that MTB in general is on a big wave at the moment. Just try to purchase a bike and you will soon find out how popular it is. It’s almost impossible to get a bike at the moment with delivery dates blowing out to 6 plus months. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bruce said: @CBR Jeffit is surprising how much upper body you use. I fitted a droper post to my bike which I tried out at Lysterfield this morning, seemed to do the trick on some descents however I am still not instinctively using it which hopefully will come with practice. A dropper post is a must Bruce. I am constantly adjusting my seat hight. 29” wheels, slack head angle and long wheel base also go along way to making going down hill enjoyable and most modems sleds climb with little effort. Jeff Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 I resisted the dropper for years .....suffice to say once you try there is no going back! Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Wow just fell across this forum, had no idea you Guys were into MTBs. I've been riding dirt for almost 20 years, Lysterfield mostly, 3 or 4 times a week. Have a 2020 Reign Advanced which I love. I ride most Friday, Sat & Sun mornings at Lysty (except when Sat school sport is on). Yell out if you ever want to hook up for a ride. CBR Jeff, KatoKid and Mike F 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Anyone going to Nat Champs next week at Maydena? race, watch, help? I am heading down for the week as part of the officials team. It should be a good week. Jeff Mike F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 1 hour ago, CBR Jeff said: Anyone going to Nat Champs next week at Maydena? race, watch, help? I am heading down for the week as part of the officials team. It should be a good week. Jeff Keep an eye out for the Duke Flanders MTB team, my old CX team. My mate owns it and hes got some good young guns coming through. CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 22 hours ago, CBR Jeff said: Anyone going to Nat Champs next week at Maydena? race, watch, help? I am heading down for the week as part of the officials team. It should be a good week. Jeff I wish!!! My son and I had a ball at the Willo on Sunday - great atmosphere as usual! My son got 1st place in his category, and I got leg cramps on my second lap! Clearly I’ve been spending too much time cutting rust out of Datsun’s and not enough time flushing rust out of my own pipes!! CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 its guna be fast and fun Jeff KatoKid and Mike_F 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Went for a great sunset ride at the arboretum this afternoon. Jeff Mike_F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 8:58 PM, CBR Jeff said: its guna be fast and fun Jeff Got a few mates from my Tuesday night ride group down there. That's some sweet Tassie dirt there! CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 5:42 PM, mossy said: Keep an eye out for the Duke Flanders MTB team, my old CX team. My mate owns it and hes got some good young guns coming through. Duke Flanders finished 2nd in the teams race yesterday evening. Jeff mossy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) Duke Flanders supporters today during masters woman’s race. Classic Jeff Edited March 12, 2021 by CBR Jeff AndBir and mossy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 That’s gold Jeff, the dude without the shirt is my good mate and boss CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Zoe Cuthburt racing the women’s XCO race yesterday doubling a gap jump riding to second. She can ride Zoe also raced to second in pump track on Friday night. Photo from AusCycling media (thanks Jo) Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 No one was going to beat Bec but Zoe is the next generation of young talent coming through, look out! Mike_F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatoKid Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 On 3/7/2021 at 2:46 PM, KatoKid said: Got a few mates from my Tuesday night ride group down there. That's some sweet Tassie dirt there! One of the young guys from our Tuesday night group took out the U17 XCO......one to watch for sure CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Jeff Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 After a big week a very big after partly last night it’s a dusty morning. Looking forward to getting home tonight and a sleep in my own bed. Some great racing in XCO XCC Pump track and DH over the last few days. Troy Brosnan and Sian A’Hern showed how it was done on the DH yesterday both with smoking runs. Jeff Mike_F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_F Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 On 3/15/2021 at 12:08 PM, CBR Jeff said: After a big week a very big after partly last night it’s a dusty morning. Looking forward to getting home tonight and a sleep in my own bed. Some great racing in XCO XCC Pump track and DH over the last few days. Troy Brosnan and Sian A’Hern showed how it was done on the DH yesterday both with smoking runs. Jeff Looked like a great weekend, Jeff. I, on the other hand, was down your way over the weekend enjoying East Kowen and helping my brother render his house. CBR Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike F Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 CBRJeff - can’t see your Z in the Stromlo car park... you popping in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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