"no, I am talking about the mother that climbs up the backside of Stromlo from the West.
You will hit this after about 40 minutes or so of smashing the start loop, which then leads into a wicked fast 45km/hr long fireroad traverse. Chuck a…"
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Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Downing Apr 11. 8 Replies 1 Like
Hi guys,it's an awesome time of the year to get out on a demo bike. Lots of brands in the mix - it could be a great idea to take the opportunity of trying them all out and getting a great comparison…Continue
Tags: specialized, demo, bike
Marathon MTB Seminar - 29th February 2012 - 7pm
Started this discussion. Last reply by Noodle Mar 1. 7 Replies 1 Like
Hi guys,On Wednesday the 29th of February, along with Kylie Webb, I will be conducting a Marathon MTB seminar for all of those who are interested. With the Marathon season just about upon us, I…Continue
James Williamson Enduro
Started Jan 24, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi again guys, hope the year is going well for you with regard to riding, training and racing.I just wanted to provide an update of progress of the James Williamson enduro. Some big names have…Continue
Tags: FUN, Enduro, Williamson, James
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James Downing replied to Jamie Ingram's discussion '2012 Australian MTB Marathon Championships'
"Don't worry, your skills will be required in a big way to ride this fireroad!!
28% gradients aren't a piece of cake for anyone"
James Downing replied to Jamie Ingram's discussion '2012 Australian MTB Marathon Championships'
"A lot of secret training going on over the weekend ;)
The first hour or so is fireroad/trail that takes in a scenic routing around the western side of Stromlo. I rode the entire course a couple of times yesterday and all of those trails were brand…"
James Downing replied to Ben Hudson's discussion 'James Williamson Enduro Challenge, to be held on Sunday May 13th'
"cheers Steve.
Since I began racing in 1989 I have had in racing a handful of flat tyres, a broken pedal and a broken handlebar (90s dodgy alloy), but that is the first broken chain! So in the overall scheme of things it's not too…"
James Downing replied to Ben Hudson's discussion 'James Williamson Enduro Challenge, to be held on Sunday May 13th'
"How awesome were those trails??!!
How freakin cold was it??!!!
Great work by everyone rocking up and supporting an awesome cause. I hope everyone enjoyed their day out.
Click on the link below to read about my version of…"
James Downing commented on Diane Chanut's event 'Capital Punishment MTB Enduro RE-SCHEDULED'
"I've done a write up here...
http://pin-it-you-muppet.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/capital-punishment-race-report-and.html
I had a blast hitting up all these trails. The conditions were perfect with hero grip abundant, and the speed you good…"
James Downing replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"It is pretty much, "first in first to test ride"!"
Bill Maryon replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"Dam! I work away and won't be here :( really want to test ride an Enduro!"
Hernan Flores liked James Downing's discussion Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April
Hernan Flores replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"Hi this sounds great! Can you book a time or is it first in best dress?
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Melissa Croaker replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"Cool :) Thanks so much for the info and the follow up, will see you there :)"
James Downing replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"The list of the demo fleet is as shown below - bearn in mind that Specialized do their women's bikes significantly different to their men's bikes for obvious reasons.
These are all 2012 models also.
You can always check out the Specialized…"
Argonut replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"Melissa, one of my neighbours at the Mont swore by Specialized for lady riders on the small side. The model of her bike escapes me, but she said in her opinion Specialized got the geometry right in terms of the arm, leg, and torso length and ratio.…"
James Downing replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"You bet!
Last time they had the XS and XXS in the fleet. Road and MTB.
I'll see if I can find out the finer details for you"
Melissa Croaker replied to James Downing's discussion 'Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April'
"All Sizes ??, so even something small enough for a short ass like me to ride being 5foot 3 :)
Do you have a list of exact bikes that will be available ?
Cheers :)"
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Specialized - Test the Best Demo day - 28th and 29th April
Hi guys,it's an awesome time of the year to get out on a demo bike. Lots of brands in the mix - it could be a great idea to take the opportunity of trying them all out and getting a great comparison between them all. Specialized will be running their demo days on Saturday 28th April at Black Mountain Peninsula - 8:00am to 2:00pmSunday 29th April at Stromlo - 8:00am to 2:00pm One awesome thing is their fleet of bikes.They have ALL sizes. They are also all top of the line rigs equipped with top…See More
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- At 21:25 on September 30, 2010,
Snakehips said… - Well said James. Cheers and see you out on the track.
- At 22:30 on September 29, 2010, Snakehips said…
- Hey James, welcome to the site mate. Great result at the Bigfoot. I was only an hour and 20 minutes slower. My theory is I get better value fore money that way!
See you out there some time. Cheers, Morgan
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