The new Shimano XTR DynaSys was on prominent display, featuring a brand new style and enough sexy to make JT envious. Around the corner SRAM’s new colour-matched groupsets were drawing eyes, as were some damn light forks and their wicked new Reverb hydraulic dropper post (with no play!). The fine lads from Adventure Brands had a swathe of awesome Jamis bikes out for show. The Xenith road bikes look amazing for 2011, and I’ll even admit to being impressed with the smooth lines of their full carbon Dakota 29ers (but I’m not converted yet). A little less fancy but still right cool are the new Jamis commuter bikes, and their excellent Reynolds 631 Aurora Elite ready-to-roll tourer. As always the Dragon Pro is the hottest looking hardtail around.

After a dash about the show we bailed out and hot-stepped it out to the fine abode of Southcott, home of Felt & Electra. The ever-obliging Gerald had laid out a beautiful selection of 2011 bikes for our enjoyment, and enjoyable it was! The new F series road bikes are looking amazing. Ultra stiff, a huge downtube, BB30 bottom bracket shells and tapered head tubes. These things are a sprinters dream, while still being light enough to impress the skinniest climbers out there. We drooled over the new AR0 with Di2 and the slickest black-on-black colour job. The new Edict ultra light weight XC dual suspension rigs are looking to blow minds this year I reckon. Just holding the frame made me feel fast. Start getting prepped for the ultimate new XC weapon.

Beer and pizza followed and after a second attack of the show we dragged ourselves back to the airport and onto a plane bound for home, weighed down with kilos of catalogues, stickers and drink bottles. Over for another year, heads filled with dreams of future projects and ‘the next bike’.

If you’ve sat and read through all of this, here are some pretty pictures for you to enjoy!

Go to the Wellington Parks website (click the image below), download the info and send in an expression of interest. If you want to get in deep, apply to be a part of the working group. If you just want to add your voice and make sure we get the best plan possible, sign up for the consultation group. This is an opportunity that cannot be missed.

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http://www.wellingtonpark.org.au/greater-hobart-mtb-masterplan/

The second run of Cyclingo team kit is available for pre-order now! If you missed out last time now’s your chance to grab some new gear. Heaps of styles available, including short sleeve jerseys, long sleeve jerseys, winter jerseys with windstopper front, wind vests, spray jackets, bib knicks, DH jerseys and plenty more. Drop into the shop or give us a call on (03) 6224 6533 to put your order in. Orders close 21.8.10, don’t mess about!

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