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Tag: mountain bike

Mountain bike path and the Brindabella Ranges, Dairy Farmer Hill, National Arboretum.
By woodfloats Posted on 2021-03-012021-03-01

Mountain biking: ACT is lagging

Mountain biking is underfunded in the ACT compared to other states.

Categories:urban planningTags: Stromlo Forest Park, mountain bike, report, The Latz Report
By woodfloats Posted on 2021-02-182021-02-20

Technologically obsolete: bike parts not available

When fixing old bikes we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place due to the availability of parts.

Categories:tipsTags: 99 Bikes, Bike Bug, bike repairs, Chain Reaction, electric bike, mountain bike, Pushys, Shimano, technology, Wiggle
L Four balloons, Ballon Spectacular. Photo MomentsForZen, Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-09-302020-09-30

Pedal Power Election Forum: sorely missed

Stuck in the ACT Government transport paradigm.

Categories:ACT ElectionTags: active travel, cycling infrastructure, mountain bike, movement and place, Pedal Power ACT
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-09-222020-10-16

ACT Election: the end is tomorrow

Voting for the 2020 ACT Election will be starting soon. Canberra still has the feel of the big country town, and starting to realise it cannot stay that way.

Categories:ACT ElectionTags: ACT Budget, ACT Greens, ACT Labor, active travel, Canberra Progressives, Mount Stromlo, mountain bike
Murrumbidgee River Corridor, Uriarra, looking toward the Brindabella Ranges, Canberra. Photo by Hugo Kneebone on Unsplash
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-09-132020-09-25

Mount Stromlo to the Murrumbidgee River

Explore the route now, but some of it is on foot.

Categories:ride reviewTags: ACT Environment, Bennett Fire Trail, Canberra Nature Park, management trail, Mount Stromlo, mountain bike, Mountain View Track, multi-use track, Murrumbidgee River, Murrumbidgee River Corridor, Stoney Creek, Stoney Creek Nature Reserve
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-09-122020-09-25

Mountain biking as a missed opportunity

What is not to like about mountain biking?

Categories:urban planningTags: consultation, mountain bike, PDF attachment, report, tourism
Mountain bike cyclist. Photo by Daniel Frank on Pexels.com
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-09-082021-03-01

Canberra MTB Report 2019

The DRAFT report for the 2019 MTB consultation.

Categories:urban planningTags: ACT Environment, Mount Stromlo, mountain bike, report
Piccailly Circus - Brindabella Road, ACT
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-08-262021-02-10

West ACT: riding on gravel

Mountain bike riding in Namadgi National Park, Brindabella National Park.

Categories:tipsTags: Cotter River, gravel riding, Honeysuckle Creek, management trail, Mount Tennent, mountain bike, Namadgi National Park, Orroral Valley, Piccadilly Circus, Pipeline Road
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-08-252020-08-25

More talk about torque

The relationship between power and torque is confusing.

Categories:tipsTags: electric bike, mountain bike
Photo by Mearth Technology on Pexels.com
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-08-042020-09-28

Scooters versus bikes: just different

People who buy scooters are more active.

Categories:urban planningTags: active travel, mountain bike, scooter, statistics
Photo by Pexen Design on Pexels.com
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-06-172020-10-01

Play space is child’s play

Playgrounds are essential for children.

Categories:playgroundsTags: children, mountain bike, play space, Ride or Walk to School, schools
Telecommunications and air traffic control radar facility, Mount Majura, Canberra Nature Park, Canberra
By woodfloats Posted on 2020-06-102020-10-01

Mount Majura: highest of the city peaks

Mount Majura, behind Mount Ainslie, is a popular hill climb.

Categories:ride reviewTags: Canberra Nature Park, gradient analysis, Majura Pines, Mount Ainslie, Mount Majura, Mount Majura Road, mountain bike

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