Evidence, circa. 1916 that Digger didn't build the first ladder bridge on the North Shore.

From where we sit it's hard to believe another year is waning and that once again stockings have been hung and filled with stems, chainguides and armour. A lot of trail has passed under our tires over the last 12 months and, while it hasn't always been smooth, we're ripping it better than ever.

As you may know we get a lot of our juice from a group of dedicated and hard working volunteers who do everything from moderate our hyperactive bulletin boards, to helping out with updating and editing as well as running our Product Review Section. Even our Christmas card was designed by Nat (IV) Bailey - one of our longest standing bulletin board moderators. Thanks Nat! We certainly couldn't keep the rubber side down without all of you - thanks for your commitment to the adventure that is nsmb.com!

More and more of you keep coming to visit us, buying our stuff and even writing in to let us know when you like what we're doing. Without visitors we'd just be muttering to ourselves so thanks for letting us be part of your days when the boss isn't looking.

I would also like to thank the companies who believe in us enough to advertise on our pages, support our team and send us product to test. Many companies took a leap of faith when we were just starting out and most of them are still here with us. It's no coincidence that these are also the companies who understand what freeriders are up to.

Time to get celebrating. We'll be raising a glass to all of you over the holiday season.

We hope Santa's been listening and that there will be something under the tree to get you excited about getting on your bike in the New Year.

All the best from your friends at nsmb.com.

Cam McRae