Author Archives: Kath Bicknell

AMBC Women’s MTB Camp

What goes on camp, stays on camp!! …But here are a few images to give a sense of the small skills that lead to big skills, and the stunning location where the camp was held (Del Rio Resort, near Wiseman’s Ferry about 1hr 45m North-West of Sydney).  There was much laughter, an all round increase in confidence and bike handling, a large coach:participant ratio, and Tomb Raider 2 was on TV to reward us for our efforts on Saturday night.  A great recipe for a fun weekend all round!Continue reading “AMBC Women’s MTB Camp”

Goldsprints Finals

Walking into the Galeries for the Goldsprints finals the fun, festive atmosphere of previous rounds was still present, but there was also an added air of seriousness – in the form of lycra warriors and some riders seen warming up their legs on a separate set of rollers to the side of the stage.Continue reading “Goldsprints Finals”

JetBlack 12 Hour

The 2010 JetBlack 12 Hour for me was full of moments that added layer after layer of happiness to my already-beaming face.  The trails were quick and I became smoother through the singletrack as the day went on.  There was a bonfire.  A big one.  It felt like almost all my favourite people were there with me over the weekend.  The long pedally sections of the track allowed for some great conversations with riders I don’t always get to catch up with.  I rode as one of two Australian Mountain Bike Clinics (AMBC) teams and the women’s development program the company has started begun.  Someone bought me a hot chocolate.  Bellchambers sang “All the single ladies” from the top of the podium.  Our team got to stand where Bellchambers stood (and won beer). It was sunny, and I got to ride in shorts!…Continue reading “JetBlack 12 Hour”