Saturday 5th Dec

In view of the MUD Xmas party on Saturday afternoon, there will be no organised club ride Saturday morning this week.

Hope to see as many people as we can at the Tabourie track, it is alot of fun.

MUD Social Day Dec 13

The calendar has posted the next social day as being down in Mogo.

But recently SCUM have published details for a 30km or 60km enduro ride on the 13th Dec, and after quite a bit of chatter, we have decided to postpone the Mogo trip to next year sometime.

Hope to see a few MUD representatives in Nowra for the SCUM race.

3rd Event in the 2hr enduro format series

Well it was a scant turn out for our 3rd race event in our 2hr enduro series, we decided to change the format to a solo event over 1 hour. This resulted in a very challenging course for the 6 members who did brave the darkish clouds for a hit out.

Here are the latest results:

Name	1st Event	2nd Event	3rd Event	Total
Bart S	10	10	10	30
John P	9	9	8	26
Jason C	10	7	7	24
Adam S	8	8	6	22
Alison S	6	10	5	21
Shane M	8		9	17
Peter K	7	6		13
Mick G	7		6	13
Luke D	9			9
Shannon W		9		9
Pam C		8		8
Ina G		7		7
Paul D	6			6
Erin S		6		6

Last Race of Series and Chrissy BBQ

Saturday 5th of December is our last 2hr team enduro race. Racing starts at 3.00pm, rego from 2.00pm then a BBQ and drinks after (soft drinks will be there available to purchase but bring your own everything else meat etc, we have a good barbie there.)
Venue is at Rolands place on Lemontree Creek Rd, Tabourie if you need directions just contact one of the committee to the side of the page. Cost $5 for full members. There also will be an escorted ride around the course for beginners and those who wish not to race to learn the course.

Sunday MUD Social Ride

Join Bart for a med-fast ride down at Durras, approx 30km.

Meet at the Kiola Caravan Park ready to leave at 9am on Sunday 1st Nov.

Remember to bring something to eat and plenty of water.

Ciao

Race Results and standings for MUD Blind Pairs 2hr race

Name	1st Event	2nd Event	Total
Bart S	10	10	20
John P	9	9	18
Jason C	10	7	17
Adam S	8	8	16
Alison S	6	10	16
Peter K	7	6	13
Luke D	9		9
Shannon W		9	9
Shane M	8		8
Pam C		8	8
Mick G	7		7
Ina G		7	7
Paul D	6		6
Erin S		6	6

Updated MUD Events Calendar

mudmtb.blogspot.com

WEEKLY RIDES ALL YEAR ROUND
Thursday evening ride - leave Mountain Cycles at 5.00pm
Saturday morning ride - leave Mountain Cycles at 8.00am

MONTHLY CALENDER OF EVENTS
OCTOBER 2009:
Mon 12th MUD Meeting at Mountain Cycles at 5.30pm all welcome
Sun 11th Scott 24hr Race
Sun 18th MUD XC Tabourie 2hr enduro teams of 2 - 9.00am start
Scum DH
Sun 25th Scum XC


NOVEMBER 2009:
Sun 1st MUD Sunday Ride – Durras Mountain-check blog for details
Mon 2nd MUD Meeting at Mountain Cycles at 5.30pm all welcome
Sun 8th Trackwork TBA by Roland Highland Fling
Sun 15th Scum DH
Sun 22nd Scum XC Thredbo opens for downhill riding
Sun 29th MUD XC Tabourie 2hr enduro teams of 2 - 9.00am start
Mon 30th MUD Meeting at Mountain cycles at 5.30pm all welcome


DECEMBER 2009:
Sun 6th MUD Xmas Party – Tabourie Details TBA
Sun 13th MUD Sunday Ride – Details TBA
Sun 20th Trackwork TBA by Roland

National Ride to Work Day

Come show your support for cycling and socialise with other cyclists and join us for egg and bacon rolls at Rotary Park.

The Rotary Group have volunteered to put on BBQ breakfast at a small cost from 7.30 am.

So celebrate Ride to Work Day on Wed 14th October and ride to Rotary Park.

We'll see you there.

Ally and Bart

New Race Format

Welcome to the MUD Training series, starting on Sunday 20th Sept. We will run with this format to the end of the year, so will be 4 in all.

The format will be a 2 hour event in a team of 2, but you won't know your training/riding partner until the day when you register. This way you can give it all you've got for your lap, then rest it out while your partner goes for their lap. The next month, you will have a different partner. Points will be allocated to finishing positions with a presentation at the Xmas party.

This format will enable everyone to get to know others in the club, and hopefully be a bit of fun. You don't know who you will be paired up with, it could be one of the mad down hillers, or one of the MUD foxes.

Come and check it out, have a go.

Registration will start from 8am, with race start at 9am.

AGM-20th Sept.

Hi MUD!

It's that time of year, can you believe we have survived our first year? Not an easy task to set up a club and could not have been done with out your help.Thankfully the hard work should lighten a little this year but still heaps of rewarding challenges ahead.

I emailed all members the Committee Nomination form for this years AGM. The details for the AGM are as follows:

The AGM will be held at 11.30am, Sunday 20th of September, 2009 at Tabourie trail
(straight after the MUD race + bring snags etc for a BBQ after!)

If you would like to take a turn to be part of this well oiled machine, now is ya chance. If you would like a bit more say or would just like to help in any way,stick ya neck out and get out of ya comfort zone! The committee have worked hard this year and need some new blood and muscle to take us into 2010 and beyond. A few more hands would help spread the load and keep the core determined.

How about those MUD FOXES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ad, Secretary, MUD mtb
ps Secretary will need a break too!

MUD FOX SUCCESS

Sunday 9^th August saw the inaugural Pleasure and Pain Enduro Mountain Bike race at Coffs Harbour on the NSW north coast. Local mountain bikers Shannon Weeks, Pam Carter, Louise Hamilton and Rachel Tokley competed in the 50km event.

The course consisted of a majority of the sweetest single track and a blend of double/fire trail totalling 25km of mountain bike Nirvana. Bridge crossings, log rolls, jumps, hand crafted lines were a challenge for all riders. The large field included current world 24 hour mtb champion Jason English, Rockstar racing team and plenty of enthusiastic weekend warriors.

The MUD Foxes rode hard and all came home with cash and prizes for their efforts.

In a clean sweep Shannon Weeks not only won her age category but came first overall in the Womens 50K with a time of 3:10:18. Pam Carter stepped onto the winner’s podium in 2nd place for her age group with a time of 3:18:14 and 4^th overall in the womens 50km. Louise Hamilton also won her age division coming in with a time of 3:41:43 and came 5^th overall. Rachel Tokley completed 25km in 1:45:26 before retiring.

The results were outstanding for the girls this being their first 50km race. They have only taken up riding in the last twelve months and have been training hard and having loads of fun out on the trails. Call into Mountain Cycles for details of how to join the local MUD MTB club and join the girls and the guys for a ride in the dirt.

SCOTT 24hr MTB Race

The entries are open for the Scott 24hr race at Stromlo Forest in October. In previous years Ulladulla have had a great representation at this race, and this year we aim to have a MUD Mountainbikers contingent present.

If anyone is looking at joining a team and/or need more information regarding the race, please contact Jason Colusso (details are on blog site), or enquire at Mountain Cycles.

Let's see how many "MUD" names we can come up with this year.

Sunday Club Race

This Sunday, the club is offering another race format for all members (you can sign up for a day licence and become a member for a day).

The format will be a 3 lap race of the larger track out at the Tabourie Track (Backhouse property). We will be starting the race at 9am, with registration open from 8.30. The price will be a very cheap $5, so come have a go, check out this new track the guys have been working hard on and have some fun.

Stay tuned for a new race format for the next couple of races covering the rest of the year, will let you know details next week.

See you on Sunday.

New Club Rides

Hi fellow MUD members,

We the committee have decided to shake things up a bit and alter the club rides. The way it is at the moment the guys have no day light to ride in, so there will now be no segregated rides. The Thursday ride is open to all members, boys and girls. The Wed girls ride will no longer be on offer, the girls can join in the Thursday ride, and the Saturday ride is now open to all members. So 2 rides to chose from, the only deciding factor is if you want to get up early on Saturday for an 8am start.

Hope to see plenty of you out there this Saturday.

ARE YOU 'EXPERIENCED'? (Hendrix!!!!! yeah baby!)

The MUD trail crew have been hard at it again. This Sunday we are giving the Handicap race a miss, but don't despair!

Its time to test the new and improved, slightly modified, lung stretching, ball breaking (if you got em that is!), leg smashing, arm pumping XC TRACK!!!! No seriously, don't be scared, but I do have your attention, right?

So come along and be "EXPERIENCED" and sample this new track on a social day (not a race). Your trail crew would love to see you there cause they reckon they have done a pretty damn good job!

There is a rustic yet trusty wood fire BBQ on site so feel free to chuck a few snags in ya kit. Or up ya kilt, up to you.

>This Sunday July 26th

>9.30am.

>Tabourie (Rolands') If you don't know where it is email Adam at agsmith@internode.on.net

As always, this is private property and the owners are keen for us to use it as long as we are all members of MUD or at least MTBA.

You wont know if you don't go??????

Ad.

MUD Social Day Aug 2nd

Hi there, just wanted to let you know about the next MUD Sunday as advertised on the calendar, however this is going to be a MUD weekend at Tathra.

The plan is to get there sometime Sat 1st August, stay the night, there is a great caravan park right on the beach, and very close to all the mtb tracks in the area. We have contacts with some of the locals who will be able to show us around some of the tracks, and then maybe on the way home on Sunday, we could stop in at Bermagui at the mountain bike park for a couple of laps of their excellent track.

This is an event for the whole family. Once the guys get back from a ride, they can take over the child minding duties (and maybe even get the dinner on), so the girls can get out for a bit of a ride.

If you want some more information, come and see Bart or Ally at Mountain Cycles.

Trail Day 12th July

Hey fellow mud riders,
We need need you,yes you and your handly little mits to lend a hand this sunday if you can. We are extending the trails at rolands and need all the help we can get. As they say many hands make light work so come along throw a shovel or rake around for a couple of hours and help the club create some awesome trails to ride as you all know everyone loves riding! Digging is lots of fun too! So come along at 9am and lets get digging, bring your bike too and we'll go for a spin afterwards!

Your trail "Fairy" and Co-ordinator

"I WANT TO BE A ROCK STAR!"

The race was in the Blue Mts starting at Woodford, down the famous Oaks Fire trail, with a few nasty uphill sections. The last 10 ks were slightly downhill/or at least flat! Mad adrenalin rush, flat out at that point to the end.

This years Clasic attracted over 1200 entrants. Our MUD Foxes Team came first in their division. Shannon "Flying Fox" Weeks blitzed the female competition placing 4th in her category with a time of 00:56:28. Pam "Crazy Fox" Carter cracked the one hour in a time of 00:59:59 placing 7th in her category. Louise "Silver Fox" Hamilton exceeded her expectations, placing 2nd in her category with a time of 1:00:17.
This is a well organised charity event for both mountain bikers and runners alike to raise money for Careflight and the local Rural Fire Service.
A fantastic result for the girls who have only recently began entering competitive races.
Shannon, Pam and Louise would encourage other women who are interested in riding for fun and fitness to call into the new bike shop, Mountain Cycles, Ulladulla and join MUD mtb like they did.

Soooooooooo much fun you have to do it next year!

Thanks, MUD Foxes

Photo Caption - The winning mens team , The Rockstar Racing Team (Elite) and the Womens winning team - (Milton Ulladulla Dirtriders) MUD Foxes. Left to right - Shannon, Hamish, Pam, Brad, Louise, Dwight

New Calender

Sunday SOCIAL ride 5th of July

Some Apex Single Track

DETAILS:

-Start 9.00am at intersection of Woodburn Road and Clyde Ridge Road, Milton.

-Meet at Mountain Cycles at 8.30 am to drive out to the start of the ride, or you can just meet us at the start of the ride.

-You can ride out to the start of the ride from town also if you wish, but make sure you're at the start at about 9. If you are running late you can contact lead rider on 0419 699 562 we will wait for you (or for any other details).

DESCRIPTION:

-Ride down Woodburn Road then right along Brooman Road, then veer onto some apex single track to Tumblebar Creek Bridge, ride more single track to Middle Ridge Road. From here ride along a good fire road to Old Coach Road, then climb up to top of Boyne Mountain to trig point this climb has a total gain of about 230 metres. From trig drop down single track then woodburn road back to cars.

-Approx 35km/3hours

-30% fire road, 70% single track/double track

-Easy /medium ride with non-technical single track

-One big climb but only one sharp steep section

-You will need about 2L water each.

Sun 28th race cancelled: Mud Social Ride day @ Stromlo

Due to tabourie's current disposition due to the weather and lack of recent maintanence we are cancelling the race in favour of a social ride day at Mt.Stromlo in Canberra. For those of you havn't riden or heard of mt.Stromlo here's a little spiel from there website:

Stromlo Forest Park boasts over 35 kilometres of trunk trails including designated tracks for various levels.

Using the natural lay of the land, natural and manufactured obstacles, the XC tracks are perfect for training, recreational riding or even sightseeing. The tracks located near the peak of Mount Stromlo provide a perfect setting to see Civic, Black Mountain Tower, Parliament House, Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Airport and the picturesque Brindabella Mountains.

With over 50km of open trails to chose from there is no need to make your own trails. Stromlo Forest Park is a master planned world-class mountain bike facility and unauthorised track modifications are prohibited and may result in the closure of the trails.

These trails were designed by world-class Mountain Bike Track designer, Glen Jacobs, but built and will be maintained with the volunteer work of Canberra Off Road Cyclists (CORC).

We the Mud Club will be meeting nice and early sunday morning at Mountain Cycles next to Subway in Ulladulla @ 6am Sunday morning. We will be leaving @ 6.30am and will arrive at Stromlo @ 9am approx. This will be a great day out for all levels of riders and Stromlo has some of the sweetest singletrack around.Anybody in need of a lift or info please feel free to contact bart @ Mountain Cycles on 44541177 for more info on Mt Stromlo check there site www.stromloforestpark.com.au

SCUM Race @ the cabbage 31st May: caution in the wet!

The 5-10mm of rain through the night was not enough to keep the bikes in the shed. 80 odd riders with around 30 of them juniors were ready for the mud. It couldn’t have been any other way. On a near flat track the pools of water virtually joined the entire length of the trail. A far cry from the Cabbage when dry, flowing and super fast.

Although the trail was wet, the sun was shining so I headed out for a short recon to see if I needed a snorkel. On the way back, I met up with Andrew Paul, a new MUD recruit. He was about to tackle his first SCUM mtb race head on.

With riders lined up at the start line, it seemed more tense than usual. Maybe there were last minute thoughts on tyre choice? Or was it the worry of wear and tear on man and machine? What ever it was, it added to the atmosphere and I gotta say, I was into it! Primed and ready to go! So with that in mind, I couldn’t help to get myself up near the front for the start.

We all took off in the usual frenzy up the fire road. Before long we got into the lap pool, I mean, single track. After a lap of clearing water the corners soon became greasy. Just like home I thought, only we’re used to slidin in the sand! With the Igniter on the front tracking like on rails, and the Larsen free to go where it wanted, I was hangin on! With plenty of offs from other riders, I still had to be careful but a great lesson in cornering. I ended up behind a couple of 29ers at different stages. They seemed to slow a fair bit in the corners but managed to pick up the pace well on the straights and easy stuff (mental note, 29er??).

So at the end covered in Mud, Andy had a couple of good lap times in Sport B, but unfortunately had a DNF on the third lap. I managed a 6th place from 17 finishers in Sport B which I was happy with and I didn’t need to use a snorkel!

I owe my confidence in cornering to Jack & Grizz who helped me set up the front end by dropping it down close to 2 inches. Thanks guys. Without this, there is no doubt I would have been lyin in the mud rather than charging through it.

So with mud from head to toe (seriously), I drove back home not thinking about much more than driften corners!

Ad.

Stoked Newcomer

As a newcomer to the mountainbike scene I've been having casual fun and decided to enter my first race at the SCUM Superbowl track on May 9th. It was a sunny and dry Autumn day and it was good to see a gourmet coffee van operating early along with sports drinks and food for sale. Later in the day they cranked up a sausage sizzle. After an interesting rider's briefing 150 riders of all descriptions took off for a mass start. I wisely took the casual approach by starting toward the rear and then choked down a gutfull of dust as we covered the first 1km of dirt road. Into the single track and it was good fun to pick up a few places on people who were even less competant than me. The loop runs for 8km and about 6.5km of that is sometimes flat and sometimes undulating singletrack. Pretty good stuff too with some choices of 'A' or 'B' lines. I took all the 'A' lines straight up with no worries except the worry of being passed by school age kids. There were a few small jumps and timber ramps and excellent drops into dry creek gullies. All was fun but by the end of the third lap I was starting to fade a bit. There seems good reason to enter in pairs or 'Musketeers' classes if you need to catch your breath and you also get to choose a wacky team name. At the end of my fifth lap I had done 40km in 3.5 hours and was stuffed so I parked it and watched the last riders finish. Somehow I dropped into a conversation with a girl who must have been the cutest chick there. No really. Well most of her was good looking except the bit from her left elbow to her wrist which was missing a lot of skin and covered in blood. Apparently she decked it big time on the second lap and had to retire - but she wasn't put off. Leaving the venue I finally got to pass some of the faster riders (in my car) They were riding home - fit buggars. Interim results were posted on the 'net two days later and I managed to come in 41st in men's solo which I thought was not too bad for an old bloke. So now I intend to enter a local MUDmtb event and dip into Kevin 07's stimulus package to also join the club.

cheers

Beggsy

Trail Day

We have a MUD trail day this Sunday 14th June at Tabourie long xc trail.

This course may be better suited to the guys n gals who want a bit more distance on a lap. The trail is mostly there and needs some 'fine tuning' prior to our MUD xc race which will be on this trail. Be good to see some eager beavers at this race to support your club.

So rock up on sunday at 9am at rolands for a couple of hours, no need to bring tools they will be provided.

Up and coming talent

On Sunday 17th Amy Austin went to Fitzroy Falls for the first rnd of the NSW State XC series. She was racing up a Division in he U19 Women and had to complete 2 laps of the full course. Unfortunately there were no other girls entered in this div, but she went off the start with the U15 girls (who completed a short course). She completed the course in just a smidge over an hour and was fairly fresh at the end. The course was 50% fast and flowy and 50% very technical - most of this technical extension had only been built a couple of weeks prior to the event. The next race in the series will be held at Ourimbah on the Central Coast and Amy is putting in the k's in preparation for this.

Merida X- Fusion 6 hour

Entries are now open for the Merida X- Fusion 6hr. Will be held south of Nowra on the 19th of July. Can enter in Solo, Pairs, groups of 3, mixed fours and also juniors. (???)

I'm in as a pair with Blayne to form the as yet undiscoverd 'MUD Brothers' (too soft to go the full 6hrs solo- yet! :-) . Be a great one for those who would like a small taste of a 24hr format race. Also good for anyone tackling say a 50-100km?

Need a bit of help to sling a bit of MUD around up there so pull ya finger out!

Ad.

Check it out at www.diymtb.com.au

Point Of Focus Photography

I’ve discovered life without sport mustn’t be a very fulfilling one. My passion, growing up as a kid was sport. I was and still am, surrounded by people who are passionate about being active in life, creating memories to last a life time, pushing yourself to your limit, giving yourself new challenges, and most of all enjoying it.

There are two things in this world that I love to do, one is photography. I am a huge enthusiast, I’ve always been a bit mechanically minded and this hobby/business absolutely intrigues and drives me every day, to better myself and my skills. The other is sport and my rekindled love for mountain bike riding, through the help of my partner. I’m very fortunate to combine the two passions into one, Downhill Mountain Bike photography. It is thrilling to watch and challenging to photograph.

They say that Downhill Mountain Biking is the ‘Formula One’ of the cycling world and I would agree. The cyclists are supreme athletes who race the clock. It is man and machine versus the environment- with steep descents, boulders, rock gardens, sheer drops and massive jumps- all while dodging the myriad of trees. To get a photo can sometimes be impossible, when you’ve got to walk the track I’ve just described to you. To be in the right spot at the right time to get ‘that’ photo is so rewarding, especially at the speeds they are travelling at. And for some unknown reason I love every minute of it, photography and sport, it’s the lifestyle. I love it.

Written for the Dunn and Lewis magazine, “Live your Best Life” Issue #01 By Carly Hearn Mobile:0405174216 www.pointoffocus.com.au

Mountain Cycles Grand Opening Saturday 30th May

Hello fellow MUD mountainbikers,

Bart and I are having our Grand Opening for Mountain Cycles this weekend, Sat 9 - 5.

We are putting on a free sausage sizzle for all people who stop by. Plus balloons for the kids and a cake.

I am asking for volunteers to man the BBQ throughout the day, we won't need you all day, if we get enough volunteers you may only need to be put to work for about an hour.

In exchange for your time, Mountain Cycles will be making a donation to the MUD mountain bike club.

Can you please email us at mountaincycles@bigpond.com if you are able to help out and the approx time you would be available?

I will email you back to confirm by Friday.

Either way, hope you can stop by the shop to have a look and help boost up numbers.

Thank you,

Bart and Ally
Mountain Cycles

Mud Park

This will be MUD mtb’s first public trail! MUD Park is just outside Burrill Lake on some prime State Forest land. The Trail is all marked out and awaiting the Flora & Fauna study and also a soil test. (These are what SFNSW need before any trail work can start.) Although it has been a frustrating 12 month wait for the club, it has been worth it. We are very lucky to have found someone to do the study for next to nothin!

The trail has been designed with varied rider abilities in mind. It starts out with a novice short loop of around 1km, then a branch off this to a second loop for another K or so. For the keen rider, a third loop provides a technical challenge with the option for a novice to take an easier ‘B’ Line. The third loop will also have a quick flowing Down Hill mid section that rejoins the start, ready to take it on again!

So by easily linking it all together, all up 5.5km, not bad for a patch of dirt about 800m long by 200wide!

MUDs’ view is to set this first trail up to get Mountain Biking out to everyone. We also want to show the people of our area, and the decision makers, all the good bits that go with it. Then when we have earned our stripes, MUD will move into the hills and build and ride and build and ride and build..................

Social Ride Sunday 7th June

For the sunday social ride i think it would be nice to do the Tiangara fire trail will leave from kasso's (between SAS school and helipad in Milton) 7.30 for 8am that gives people achance to grab a coffee from the pie shop. Ride will start at martin ridge road via whalebone rd up onto 12 mile rd up the escarpment along tiangara fire trail down porters dam road across calgaroo fire trail back to martin ridge rd. The ride is approx 50klm with a big climb at the start but then the rest is quite easy. Last time we rode it, it took about 3 hours. Can have family bbq at kasso after if anyone interested? Maybe a few beers and catch up wives kids etc.

Mud Calender

The latest Mud Calender keeping you up to date on all things Mud related.

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8 Hour Working Week Series

The 8 hour working week series is continuing. The next few rounds are all around a few hours drive of Ulladulla.
Round 3 Appin June 21
Round 4 Scum Nowra date/place TBA
Round 5 TBA
Round 6 Sparrow Hill August 30 (Good warm up for Mogo or for any of us that missed out on the doctor!)
So who is keen to ride/race their bikes for a few hours around some sweet single track? Lets get some teams together!
Check Bright Orange Events website for details

Members Rides

Sherp's 2008 Yeti 4x
Frame: Yeti 4x
Size: Short
Travel: 100mm
Fork: Fox F100rlc
Seat: SDG Belair
Seatpost: SDG Ibeam
Cranks: Shimano XT
Pedals: Wellgo Magnesium
Headset: Chris King
Stem: Thomson X-4
Bars: Funn Fatboy's
Brakes: Avid Elixer Cr
Grips: Odi Ruffian
Chainring: 32t
Chain Device: E-13 LG-1
Gearing: Sram X9
Wheels: Dt Swiss 5.1d 32h
Tyres: 2.35 highroller fr 2.0 Larsen r

Member Profile: Jason Colusso (Mud Vice President)

Nickname: Griz to friends, max and millie to daughters

Age: 38, just another dozen til the big five o
Years Riding: 4.5 on the mountainbikes, 14 on the snowboard (knees are destroyed!)
Riding Disciplines: mtb all, snowboard, skate
Bikes owned: 07 ibis mojo large, 08 specialized sx trail medium, old used but not abused 04 spes enduro
Next Bike Related Purchase: wife is going to buy me new dh frame, she just doesnt know it yet, heh heh shh
Favourites.....
Food: nuts and berries and red wine
Music: now barnyard boogie, dora, hi5 etc . Used to be punk, hardcore, metal?
Movie: now - max's tractor, pre kids - jay and silent bob strike back
Website: the bom, richards report
Tracks xc: kp - its my local
dh: thredbo, just, cause of the chairlift
Rider/s: Sensei Sherpa
Hobbies: changing nappies, holding max and millie, going to work

Dhrs take on 2009 NSW state series

Four of Ulladulla's finest downhillers have undertaken the task of competing in the nsw 2009 state series. Shane "Mago" Magnusson coming from a motocross background is enjoying the change of racing downhill mountain bikes. His skills acquired from years of motobike racing has seen him progress rapidly in the sport already with a two podiums in the series so far. Rodney "Hotrod" Day is also relatively new to the sport in his second year of racing and only 19yrs of age he is showing some talent and skill on the bike. He just needs to channel his energy into to training and not hitting the pub!lol! A second place at thredbo showcasing that this boy can defiantly ride. Will "Brooksy" Brook also in his second year of racing is also very talented on and off the bike. Having been a lumberjack/woodchopper in his younger years this 25yr old certainly shows some strength onboard his giant glory. His no fear attitude and determination to do well definatly shines through. Andrew "Sherpa" Fellows has been at the series on and off over the last 5 years. This year is already shaping up to be his finest with a top5 result at ourimbah meeting one of his goals for the season.

More too come.............

Mud Race

Here are the facts for this Sunday 24th May
>Handicap race on Rolands short course novice loop.
>Course open for practice & warm up 8-8.50am
>Rego open 8-8.45am
>Racing starts 9am
>Race length 5 laps of a 1.8km loop.
>All times will be handicapped to ensure close fun racing!
>MTBA racing members (includes MUD members) only pay $5
>Non MTBA racing members only pay $20


Where?
Turn 50m south of the Tabourie Tuckerbox onto lemon tree creek rd (dirt road). Follow for approx 5km until you see the 'MUD' sign to the right and then follow the signs.

Track condition is great!, just need a couple of keen guys or girls to rake/clean up the last 100m of the trail. Also may require a hand for time keeping.
thanks in advance:-)

Mountain Cycles Now Open

Come check out the new shop situated next to Subway in Ulladulla. Its awesome guaranteed to blow your mind! Check out their range of Trek, Merida and Gary Fisher mountain bikes, road bikes and bmx. Sit and relax whilst enjoying a freshly brewed coffee in the lounge area and catch the lastest dvd on the 50" Plasma to get you amped for that next ride!
Shop 7 Lifestyle Centre, Princes Hwy Ulladulla
4454 1177

MUD Foxes

Join the girls for a mtb ride on Sat morning at 8am from Mountain Cycles
(next to Subway).

Hello

Welcome to MUDMTB. There will be more to come come once we pull our finger out. Stay tuned for events, social rides and news.