Noticed a report in yesterday's Manly Daily about a $17,000 bike being stolen from a Darley Road cafe at 6:45am Tuesday morning.

It was recovered later in the afternoon, along with four others suspected of being stolen, total estimated value of the 5 being $30,000.

If you've had a nice bike nicked you might want to get onto Manly Police ASAP so that a) you can get your bike back and b) this scumbag gets what's coming to him by confirming the bike isn't his.

Grabbed it from the mtb forum for those that haven't seen it, was worth a post on it's own:

http://youtu.be/GMCkuqL9IcM

Does anyone know of a maps showing bike paths or safe cycling routes in Sydney? There seem to be quite a few councils offering maps of their local areas but nothing that combines this information into one.

My work is relocating from the city out to Rhodes. I was thinking of cycling but unsure of the best/safest route to take. ( I live in Mortdale)

I've been using the popular Continental GP4000s for a few years now and have been more than happy with the grip available although they do seem to cut fairly easily and the wear isn't that great (no surprise given the soft compound).
I'll have to replace the current pair very soon for the reasons above and wondered if anyone had any other options for 'fast training' use whether it still be within the Continental brand or from another supplier.
Price wise, the same (~$48 each) or less would be preferable.

http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/tour-de-france-champ-lea...

So I've bitten the bullet and had a crack at it, at 106kg the thought of being able to run less pressure plus more flat protection sounded pretty good. This is the first time I've gone tubeless.

Setup:

HED C2 Rims, Stan's valves, and 2 layers of Stan's yellow tape with Hutchinson Intensives 700x25c (their actually 23c not 25c even though they say that).

Installation:

As the trails will be wet, anyone up for a road ride Sunday? I will be doing West Head + Akuna Bay (unless someone can suggest other options) so good to have some company. I did the Gorges last weekend and would be happy to do that again starting at Hornsby. I was thinking 9:30am start.
Cheers
Brian

Has anyone else been crazy enough to sign themselves up for next years edition of the 3 Peaks Challenge?

It would be good to get a group together to train with for the same goal.

For those who have ridden 3 Peaks previously any advice on gearing would be great.
I'm looking at getting a compact and a 27 or 28 on the rear.

Thanks
Chris

I'm in need of a gentle spin at West Head this weekend... anyone keep for joining a Sunday scum from Terrey Hills shops? Usual route along West Head, round Akuna Bay and back.

Depending on how things pan out might be able to do this arvo.

Takers?

My wife is signed up for Sydney to the Gong but only owns a mountain bike. As I would like her to actually enjoy the ride we always planned to borrow a roadie but it has fallen through. Are there any generous souls out there who have a functioning roadie in small or extra small who would be willing to loan it out for a day? It's a long shot but I would be extremely grateful and will happily send a case of frothy beverages your way as thanks. I am in Allambie Heights.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone do this?