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Fantastic day today. Hired a digger to work on the Halswell Track. Thanks to the club for funding the hire. Thanks to Hirepool for giving us a great rate. Thanks to Tom for being an awesome digger operator - his ability and speed was outstanding. Thanks to Ross C and Craig and Glenn and Michael for pitching in to what was a huge days effort. And we are going back tomorrow to carry on! The digger could do stuff we would never do by hand.
Tough mountain bike challenge in France | Voxy.co.nz
A brutal challenge faces riders in the final Olympic showdown for mountain bikers in the fourth round of the Rocky Roads UCI World Cup in France. It is the final event that can earn qualifying points for London with riders from virtually every nation fighting for Olympic selection.
Don't forget - club ride to check out the tracks at Haven MTB Park this Saturday, 11 am. It's about a 35 minute drive from Christchurch. Who is keen to go?
Be Safe - Be Seen » Greater Wellington Regional Council
Applying reflective tape to your pack, ankles, helmet or bike is one simple and effective way to increase your visibility as the days grow shorter.
Castle Hill Hogs Back Track
Well it looks like the track has moved into winter mode with lots of slick clay, mud, and frost heave. People are starting to cut corners and walk off the track so lets give it a rest till next season. Let everyone know the track is closed for the season...opening in Spring. It was an awesome autumn of riding. Thanks to all those who gave $$ or time this year.
Gravity Canterbury
NOTICE - Due to the amount of interest the BikeCycle Enduro is getting, we are having to limit the entries to 120 riders! Spread the word and get to registration early to avoid disappointment!
We have a 1.5 tonne digger booked for a couple of days work on the new Halswell Track the weekend of 12-13 May. We have an operator sorted for some of that time but are wondering if there are any others of you out there who have any digger experience who could spend some time on it to share the load. We are also keen to hear from others who are keen to learn how to operate a digger with the intention of volunteering some time on a digger in future if the opportunty arises. Let me know - craig@singletrack.org.nz or 322 7886. Cheers
Anton Cooper MTB
I am a 17 year old professional Mountain Bike Racer for Trek World Racing
The months fly by, the weather has been fab, and aftershocks are way less troubling (touch wood, etc) If you are at intermediate or secondary school in Christchurch, or have a child that is, don't forget about the schools mountainbike relay at McLeans next Friday (4th May) run by Huxster. Secondary Schools race 10 am - 1 pm and Yr 5/6 and 7/8 race 2 - 4 pm. $20 per team - pay on the day but pre-register by visiting www.huxster.org.nz
Anton Cooper does 700km in 7 days
Junior world mountain biking champ Anton Cooper has been hitting the road this week.
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mountainbike event calendar
cross-country mountainbike events calendarCompiled by Craig & Rebekah, Christchurch Singletrack Club - last updated: 28 March 2012Past events: 2003 , 2004 , 2005 , 2006 , 2007 , 2008 , 2009 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012
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This coming Sunday, 29.April the opportunity to head for the port hills with the track werx crew.
Location; Greenwood Track tickle-up – drainage, U channel easing & intrack rock remediation
Meet; Top of Mt Pleasant Road 9am, we will convoy onto the track from there (working downhill from the farm track crossover / barracks area)
Bring; sturdy footwear, gloves, water, implement of choice
Supplied; tools, morning tea, stellar views & a chance to give back
Any Q, or uncertainty about weather on the day, txt me 027 310 6923
Cheers, Graham
PS; For a couple of others (perhaps from west side of town?) who would rather shift rock than swing a grubber, there is the alternative gig of helping Nick Singleton load rock at Halswell Quarry, then unload it at Flying Nun (to support the fabulous Nick T in working his magic). If this appeals then txt Nick S on 027 494 1165 to arrange details
