"Thanks for a great ride and report Kell. It was an excellent introduction to riding on the north side. I look forward to doing it again"
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Welcome to Silent Revolution!
Our aim is to get more girls involved in mountain biking. We also want to encourage the guys and kids to get out riding in a supportive social environment.
This site is for everybody, from those thinking they might like to give mountain biking a go, to those that ride regularly & maybe even enter mountain bike events.
Our motto is "encourage and support". We look forward to reading your posts, seeing you on a ride or helping you get involved in trail advocacy and maintenance.
This site is for everybody, from those thinking they might like to give mountain biking a go, to those that ride regularly & maybe even enter mountain bike events.
Our motto is "encourage and support". We look forward to reading your posts, seeing you on a ride or helping you get involved in trail advocacy and maintenance.
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My Third Capital Punishment
Posted by Wayne Taylor on April 30, 2012 at 11:42 5 Comments 3 Likes
I started out with high hopes of finishing this race with a better time than last years race time of 6:24 , which i thought was pretty good for my first ever 100k Race .
I went to the start with Chris S who promptly headed off to the second wave start , leaving me to wait a further 36 minutes untill my start wave at 7:40 .
Probably slightly over dressed but comfortable the siren went and off we go, in a nice and orderly manner , after about 800 meters i am in a large group and…
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Easter on the Road
Posted by Hajar on April 12, 2012 at 18:30 11 Comments 1 Like
I may have kept it a little quiet, but I had a bit of an existential crisis at the start of the year (with my 30th looming) which led me to buying a BoB trailer. I had visions of escaping the 9 to 5 and heading off into the sunset roaming the world with my new buddy BoB.
Finally over Easter, I got the chance to head out on a 4day round trip with the BoB starting and ending in Bathurst, exploring the region with stops in the town of Hill End and some brilliant camp sites along the…
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Dirt de Femme - a major moment in modern mountain biking history and dont try out new equipment on race day
Posted by AnnieN on April 3, 2012 at 0:30 6 Comments 2 Likes
After being postponed from early March, the inaugural Dirt de Femme run by Cycle Education went ahead in perfect conditions on Sunday. Approximately 100 women turned out at the Majura Vineyards here in Canberra, many of whom were doing their first mountain bike race. The course was modified slightly to take out some boggy sections and gullies that were…
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Yellomundi
Posted by Christine Henson on March 29, 2012 at 19:10 1 Comment 0 Likes
Rode Yellomundi on Monday lots of closed tracks due to erosion, so mighten be open for a while, I'd check if you were planing on traveling to get there, still a bit of fun!
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'Rider in the Spotlight' features a Silent Revolution member and their mountain biking experiences to date. Each month we will get to meet someone new and share their MTB adventures!
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Liv/Giant Clinic with Onya Bike Warehouse
June 12, 2012 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – 12 Lathlain Street Belconnen
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Western Sydney MTB - Club Race Round 4
July 1, 2012 from 8am to 11am – Yellomundee
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Megan Mcilwaine replied to kall's discussion Dobbo Gully"so disappointed that I missed out. This cold has really knocked me over. I lost my voice saturday and still hasn't returned (nick's loving it!!) I'm hoping it will be all clear by the weekend.
I'll be there for the next ride!!"
Hajar commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Hey Montana, I should come by your place to drop off the bike, so will get it then. Will put reminder in my phone so won't forget!"
Chica commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"@ Hajar - i'll get the tshirt back off Linda this week and send it to you (like I should have done in the first place)"
Hajar replied to kall's discussion Queens Birthday Weekend cat herding."I want in! I have a friend staying that weekend, but he flies out Sunday morning, so I can get to Newcastle by 11 am I believe on the Sunday. So I will join whatever possible riding I can do!"
Hajar replied to kall's discussion Dobbo Gully"SO fricking awesome. I hate all of you for going without me."
Hajar commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Aww Di , you can kill me although I was half dead from a cold and half dead from depression from missing out. Even more so after reading all your ride reports. My car is still all packed ready to go for that ride :( And I still don't have…"
"Great report Kell, looking forward to doing the next section with you. :)
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kall replied to Donna Keough's discussion Rollers or spin bike?"Whatever you have decided this might be of use
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/division/bike/picklist/trainer_sale"
kall commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Just posted a ride report sort of thing in this
http://www.silentrevolution.com.au/forum/topics/dobbo-gully"
"The ride was surprisingly AWESOME!!!!
Hajar bailed... (so not happy with you Miss), but hope you are feeling better.
The hills reminded me of what I hate most about riding but was rewarding to be able to climb them. The rocky section we found…"
Chica commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"HOw was the ride girls?"
Rick James posted a discussionThe ultimate accessory for the MTB girl....
Scroll to the bottom of the page here:http://www.offthechainbikes.com/Andhttp://www.offthechainbikes.com/photos.htmSee More
kall commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Hey Julie thats really cool...We can sing the freedom song as we are climbing :))
Just put it on my Garmin, 60.1 kilometres. Long drop in long climb out. Ups and downs in the middle. Legs have got to love that...Think there is some water around ten…"
Julie commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Hot diggity, my partner is going to look after bubs for me so I can come. "
Julie is attending kall's event
Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry. at Dharug National Park
May 27, 2012 all day
Dubbo Gully is situated between Mangrove Mountain and Wisemans Ferry in the Dharug National Park This area is pretty hilly with many long climbs, most of the trails in the area are fire trails with a good mixture of technical sections and downhill runs for the thrill seekers.I will post a map and we can decide which way to ride it either starting form the North or the South....The total distance is around 60kms.See More
Fiona Harrington commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Hmm - if it brighten's up a bit..... "
Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry. at Dharug National Park
May 27, 2012 all day
Dubbo Gully is situated between Mangrove Mountain and Wisemans Ferry in the Dharug National Park This area is pretty hilly with many long climbs, most of the trails in the area are fire trails with a good mixture of technical sections and downhill runs for the thrill seekers.I will post a map and we can decide which way to ride it either starting form the North or the South....The total distance is around 60kms.See More
Linda B commented on kall's event 'Mangrove Mountain, Dubbo Gully, Wisemans Ferry.'"Follow my lines Hajar & get a bruise like me !
Yeah, yeah might, probably, definitely maybe..."
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Dobbo Gully
Started by kall in Riding Adventures. Last reply by Linda B 34 minutes ago. 4 Replies 1 Like
Rode out from Dubbo gully to Wisemans Ferry, via the Western commission Track; then back up Devines hill and down to Dubbo Gully. Total agreed distance 70km...Riders were Linda, who traveled all the…Continue
Queens Birthday Weekend cat herding.
Started by kall in Organise a Ride. Last reply by Hajar 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Thinking about some riding for Queens Birthday..... Since it is a long weekend I was thinking of a long ride. After our pleasant little jaunt on the GNW, I am truly inspired to bring you all more joy…Continue
Rollers or spin bike?
Started by Donna Keough in Training & Nutrition. Last reply by kall 8 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Two weeks out from winter and Canberra is turning on its sub-zero temps, a reminder of whats to come. Hubby and I are going to invest in either a spin bike or rollers so that training can be done…Continue
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