Sorry Steve R, I will be in Queensland the weekend of the Port ride, but am keen
to try and make both the Coffs and Armidale rides when they are on.

I mentioned to Matt B, if anyone is interested in a decent night work out - I
have about a 10km track in the hills adjacent to my place just north of
Tamworth. Its good for night riding as it is not too techy, but is made up of a
series of flowing hills with a few log rolls and bits thrown in to keep you
awake. It is also mostly single track. 3-4 laps at pace makes for a good Friday
night out. For those doing the Scott 24, its probably a good training ground.

Anyone interested in a fast-ish social ride, let me know, I am hoping to go one
Friday night in the next 4 weeks (not this Friday).
Cheers

Steve Mair


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G'day all,

Some of you will know that we've been having some informal chats with people
from the Port and Coffs Clubs about setting up a 3 way mini-enduro series.

We thought we'd have a go at having one race in each centre before the end
of this year, that we publicise among our own club members, just to see if
we can get some more people to play with in our own backyard and so we can
experience riding on some good tracks that aren't too far away.

Port already has a 3 hour enduro pencilled into their calendar for 7
October. Those of you entered in the Scott 24 hr will know this is the
weekend before - it could serve as a final hit-out/fitness tester before
your taper, on a track that's a blast to ride (and probably not quite as
tiring as our own track). Those of you who aren't doing the Scott and
haven't been to Port before should still think seriously about going - the
track is really fun (nowhere near as hard as Killingworth!)and Port Mac is
lovely all year round. By then, hopefully we'll have our club jerseys, so
this would be a great opportunity to represent!

We have in mind racing in Coffs in late October/early November (before it
gets REALLY hot), then up here in late November (once it's warm enough for
them to cope with). I'd really like the coast riders to see what we have to
offer (which in my riding experience ain't half bad), but I think it would
help them make the trek up here if we make a good showing at their events.

I will be doing the October 7 race and could take 2 others with me. It
starts at 9.00 at their Telegraph Point track, so with an early start you
can get down and back in the day. You can get more details & directions from
their website (www.hvmtbr.com). If anyone would like to do the race and
would like a lift, please let me know.

Cheers

Steve Rugendyke