Manly Dam BMU ride day 11th Jan 09

[Justin Fox]

Just a few pics from today's ride.

Massive group and we only lost one guy (Crazy Dave/Panda). Dave I hope you're alive!!!


Nick's dead sexy Cannondale Prophet.


Jarod's bike, single speed? Hardcore! Especially considering that the gearing was a little heavy for the trail.


Andrew/JDMpulsar representing Specialized with his Hardrock.


I thought Jarod was hardcore until Rhys rocked up (haha), damn Glory. What a man/tank/beast/thing. He got up EVERYTHING too.


Kevin (left) and Tony (right) did great considering they're both new to riding and it was their 1st time to the Dam too.


Timmy (left) and Clifton (right). Can't deny that the young kids have learn something from the oldies as both of them are sporting duallies now!


Zi and Dave rocked up late (it's becoming the norm now guys! Come on!) AND Zi had to change his tyres over too (I'm 'lending' him some Nevegals). Zi had another bad day on the bike, goes to show how a ready build bike (his old Giant Trance) was great in that it was all designed and set-up, ready to go but he's in a world of set-up nightmares on his new Santa Cruz and he's riding nowhere near as good as he was on his Trance. I had a little go at his bike at the end of the day and found the front fork way too sensitive to braking and too squishy too. I'm sure he'll get there.


THE CREW!!! 14 riders united.


Totally missed the shot, but this is Rhys doing a steep roll to huck.

[TOU93]

Damn, call the cops, The BMU posse is coming to get you!

[ApolloMkII]

Great pics and some mean lookin' bikes there!
I gotta go to this Manly Dam soon!

[felixR]

whoa 14 riders?!?

must've been super fun!!

BMU ftw!

[Justin Fox]

PS: Some statistics:

Flats: 0
Stacks: Rhys 1, Richie 1, Zi 1
Bikes: Dualies 11, Hardtail 3 (DJ 1, DH 1, Single Speed 1)

[evil]

good lord, 14 riders, that is insane

definitely missing riding at the moment Will have to hit the dam again soon)

[Jarod]

Twas a fab ride. I enjoyed myself greatly, despite not being as quick as you duallies down those hills

And yep, 14 is the most riders I've ever ridden with. Unless you count Spring Cycle and Dirtworks and the like.

[ido09s]

What are these dualies worth? Look like they must be at least 4 figure bikes

[Justin Fox]

Yup. Entry level duallies go for just over $1k.

[singletrack]

Wow. Great turn out! Awesome pics. Happy trails.