Pommie has suffered some damage after the rain, Please take care around the course as there are several new ruts caused by the heavy rain.
There has been a lot of water retained on the track in particular the areas near the contour banks, please detour around the water (I think you should be able to get through uphill to the left in most cases).
A tree has fallen over the track as you enter Priscilla’s Straight so take care.
I have scheduled a working bee for this Saturday morning to start the repair work so that the track is up to scratch for the 90min race next week. If you can spare a couple of hours meet at the Sturt Highway gate at 8.30am, If we get enough helpers we may also try for “Clean up Aust.” day a week late.
If you need more Info give me a ring on 0409203720.
PJ
The Stuart Hume 90 min/45 min Enduro will be held on Sunday 21st March commencing at 9am from the Golf Club Driving Range at Pomi. Cost is $5 to enter and $15 for an MTBA day licence if you are not an MTBA member.
The track will be the full 11.4 km 6 Hour course and this event serves as a trial run for the race committee to fine tune transition, the timing software and other logistics for the big event. It’s also a great chance for riders to pump out some hot laps under race conditions.
This event is also a fundraiser for Stuart Hume’s Wheels to Recovery. Stu is a 23 yo local cyclist who fell off his motorbike marshalling at the McDonalds Classic last year. He suffered spinal injuries and a punctured lung and lay on the side of the road for 20 hours. After surgery and 7 months rehab, Stu is back home in Wagga and back at work part time. Friends and family are raising money to help Stu get a car which will help him regain some of his independence.
All money from event entry, BBQ and drinks and any other donations on the day will go towards Stu’s Wheels to Recovery fund.
A reminder to all to take care of your prized possessions.
Kathryn Naumann had her road and mountain bike stolen from her shed last week. Please keep a look out for a red and silver 54cm Cervelo Soloist and a blue and white 16 inch Giant Anthem.
Due to heavy rain this morning, we will not be cleaning up Pomi today. The club will organise another day with the assistance of council to do this, so watch this space for details.
This Sunday is Clean Up Australia Day and following on with club tradition, MTB Wagga will be helping out by cleaning up Pominglarna Reserve. Unfortunately some people still seem to think that it is OK to use Pomi as a dumping ground for all sorts of waste and unwanted items, which means there is lots to clean up!
If you have an hour or two to spare and want to help keep the trails and reserve clear from rubbish and waste, meet at the Golf Club gate at 9am.
PJ will co-ordinate proceedings and delegate sections of the reserve to the various groups of helpers. If you get there after 9am and are not sure where to go, phone PJ on 0409 203 720 and he will be happy to put your services to good use.
Please be sure to bring sturdy footwear, gloves, rakes, hats, sunscreen and water. If anybody has trailers or utes to transport the rubbish back to the main gate for council pick up, please bring them along as well.
Hope to see lots of club members and their families and friends out at Pomi on Sunday morning doing their bit for ’stralia!!!
All club members welcome to attend. Main topic for discussion will be starting to pull together all the details and arrangements for the 2010 3plus3 6 hour enduro
When: Tuesday 2nd March
Where:William Farrer Hotel
Time: 7pm
As part of the MAC 10 Multisport Albury City Festival on the 27th and 28th of February, Albury Wondonga Mountain Bike Club are holding a 3 Hour Enduro at Nail Can Hill. This is a fantastic cross country course and a great way to support the AWMTB club who always turn up in large numbers to our main events. Also a good chance to check out the competition ahead of the RAMBO Interclub Series starting later in the year!!
Date: Sunday, 28 February 2010
Start/Finish:Nail Can Hill, Range Road, Albury NSW
Registration:
- Saturday 27 February 2010 from 5.00pm to 6.00pm – Noreuil Park (Cnr Wodonga Place & Ebden Street, Albury - staging venue for MTB XCC)
- Sunday 28 February 2010 from 8.00am to 9.30am – Nail Can Hill, Range Road, Albury
Racing:
- Kids Race U13 9.30am (enter on the day) $5 entry fee
- Enduro 3HR 10.00am
Categories:
- Solo – Male, Female, Master (40+ yrs)
- Team of 2 – Males, Females, Masters (40+ yrs)
- Team of 3 - Males & Females
Entry fee: $15
There is also a short course XC and a Downhill event so go to AWMTB website for more information http://www.alburywodongamtb.org.au/
The final round of the 2009/2010 MTB Wagga Summer Series will be held on Thursday the 25th of February at Brick Kiln Reserve commencing at 6:30pm. This is a night not to be missed with $550 worth of lucky draw prizes up for grabs thanks to series sponsors, Des Damme Fencing and Ultra Project Services and proudly supported by Morgan Street Cycles and Wagga Cycle Centre.
Prizes on offer include:
- 1 Trek Interval Helmet valued at $100.00
- 1 Bontrager Turbo Charger Floor pump valued at $70.00
- 1 Topeak Hexus 16 multi tool valued at $40.00
- 1 set of Bontrager tubes valued at $24.00
- 2 sets of Bontrager tube and Prolink chainlube combos valued at $27.00 each
Bonus prize give away
- 1 set of Bontrager RL Carbon Sole MTB shoes valued at $270.00
Local Dirtjumping guns (including Billy Hindmarsh and Cam Rouch) will be displaying all of their amazing tricks and jumps at the end of the race. Dirtjumps for this demonstration will be especially constructed for the end of series BBQ and presentations. Stay tuned for more details to be posted on the website.
The Tumut arm of MTB Wagga are hosting a social ride for any club members wishing to head over and check out the great flowing single track at Tumut MTB Park and beyond. All levels of riders will be catered for and will be split into groups on the day. The morning will finish with a BBQ lunch so grab your mates or bring the family for a great day out in Tumut.
When: 9am Sunday 21st February
Where:Meet at Tumut MTB Park off Sydney Street and near the State Forest Sign
Bring: Bike, helmet, water and any food needed on the bike
Expect to ride for 2-3 hours depending on which group you go into. Beginners can also be accommodated.
The second last round of the Summer Series will be held this Thursday 11th February at Brick Kiln Reserve off the Eunony Bridge Road, commencing at 6:30pm. Registrations will be open from 6pm. This event is free for MTBA licence holders and the cost of an MTBA Day Licence for all others.
Brick Kiln is a relatively easy flat track suited to all levels and ages of riders. It was great to see more juniors and women at the last event with the handicap format making for some exciting and close finishes in all of the categories.
The Narrandera Bike Users Group have a social ride planned for February 14th to start around 8.30 am from the Lake Talbot Pool.
There will be several groups of road, easy family/kid ride through the common ( flat), as well as a group around the Pine Hill area. This is similar to Pommy but the tracks have not been developed like Pommy. It will have a few technical sections but nothing difficult.
After the ride they will be having a BBQ breakfast at the pool with pool and slides available.
Breakfast will be a small gold coin donation.
The organisers would some idea of numbers for catering closer to the date. They would also be interested in input from club members with respect to possibly developing some trails in the region that the group will be riding and the various issues around this.
NARBUG look forward to seeing everyone.
Alastair Hayward is the NARBUG contact.
Andrew Treloar (Wagga Cycle Centre) can also be contacted for more information if required.
