Category Archives: Mountain Biking

The Stromlo Effect — MTBing in Canberra

Introduction These weekends away are like an addictive drug. Formula known. Patents, nonexistent. Just throw in a potent mix of adrenalin and adventure, a dash of daring and a sprinkling of camaraderie (after all, happiness only real when shared – Christopher McCandless). … Continue reading

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Flashback: Downhill MTB at Thredbo

Check out the shocks on these downhill bikes With an upcoming mountain biking trip planned for Canberra, I couldn’t help but think back to Easter 2010, where two good mates and I spent a few days on the slopes in Thredbo downhill … Continue reading

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Mountain Biking at Manly Dam

The best local mountain biking trail (loop) has got to be Manly Dam. It offers a bit of everything – gravelly fire trail, single track, jumps, technical elements, a cracker downhill and a short, steep, heart-pounding uphill. The Crew Course … Continue reading

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