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Excellent. I look forward to planning work trips back to the office around a weekend and bringing one of the bikes
University of Canberra Stromlo Forest Park Tracks & Trails Masterplan
Provide input into the development of a masterplan for the University of Canberra Stromlo Forest trails.
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Fill in the survey if you get a minute, lets you make suggestions about what you'd like added to the park separately to the new flow trail.
Haakon
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DoneUniversity of Canberra Stromlo Forest Park Tracks & Trails Masterplan
Provide input into the development of a masterplan for the University of Canberra Stromlo Forest trails.
Fill in the survey if you get a minute, lets you make suggestions about what you'd like added to the park separately to the new flow trail.
Haakon
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Honestly, Stromlo is pretty great as it is - some new "epic" trails out back to Cotter are about the only thing I would add frankly. Maybe not be so quick to make trails too easy - I was a bit disappointed when the main front climb got a lot of rock garden filled in a few years ago, but I guess I understand they were broadening the appeal.
The appearance of The Handlebar was bloody awesome too!
The appearance of The Handlebar was bloody awesome too!
World Trail (who did Blue Derby I believe) are doing the design, not sure if Iconic will do the build but they've certainly been doing a good job since they took over the maintenance.
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Haakon
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Awesome.World Trail (who did Blue Derby I believe) are doing the design, not sure if Iconic will do the build but they've certainly been doing a good job since they took over the maintenance.
World Trail - A global leader in innovative trail design
Since establishing in 2003, World Trail has paved the way for sustainable solutions and innovative mountain bike and walking trail design.
I don't see any problem with Dirt Art's work though? I haven't been to Maydena or Harcourt both of which are highly regarded, but I have used some of their great trails at and out of Thredbo.
Agreed that a long switchback descent wouldn't be the best option, I find Luge possibly the most boring descent at Stromlo. Would be nice for there to be a long fast descent from the top.
Agreed that a long switchback descent wouldn't be the best option, I find Luge possibly the most boring descent at Stromlo. Would be nice for there to be a long fast descent from the top.
Haakon
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Harcourt and Maydena are switchback central... I like Harcourt, but its not much for the high speed flow. For my money Double Dissolution, Skyline and even Pork Barrel are where its at, along with climbs like Heartbreaker.
Anyway, dirt art dont make crap trails as such, its just a style that I don't think Stromlo would benefit from. Also, the owner is a bit of a douche by some accounts.
Anyway, this is all good news and my only complaint is they left it until after I moved away!
ozzybmx
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Yeah the blue trails are because they have to have a certain gradient.
Ride the blacks or double blacks, Gnar Yeah, Zen Garden, Wicked Stix, Trash Horse, Tinder etc.. straight down the mountain with a curve here and there.
Not a massive fan of some of Dirt Arts stuff, particularly Queenstown but they have done a great job at Maydena.
Haakon
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Exactly - switchbacks or straight down. I can understand wanting the trails to shed elevation asap when your business is selling shuttles, but its not my thing.
Anyway, thats for another day and thread. I dont think the DA style would be good for Stromlo, so I'm just glad a more flow focused mob are on it
ozzybmx
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They're not 'straight' but they follow the contours or techy features of the hill. Definitely not blatant switchbacks to lose steepness and gain distance.
When you consider Maydena gets wet traffic a lot of the year and during peak has up to 100 or more, with 130 on the hill last time we went there and we did 7 runs, that's a lot tyres scrubbing down the mountain. Potentially could be up to 1000 runs in a day, though most do 3-5 runs.
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ozzybmx
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Which mob ? You'll find a lot of places get the extensive World trail audit/masterplan to get the funding then go to tender and may go with another 'mob'.so I'm just glad a more flow focused mob are on it
Haakon
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Mentioned above, World Trails I think without scrolling back up...
ozzybmx
Not a tree-hugging earth muffin
That's why I mentioned World Trail, as it was mentioned up the page as was DA. The masterplan done by a trail builder doesn't mean they will get the final build tender.
Haakon
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Ah right, fair enough. Well, I still love Stromlo (despite it once trying to kill me...) as it is, so any new trails are a bonus anyway
ozzybmx
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The original concept design contract for the Epic Mt Remarkable trails were awarded to World Trail. TrailScapes then got the build contract.
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Department for Environment and Water - Shaping the Southern Flinders…
Designs for an international standard mountain bike trail in Mount Remarkable National Park will soon be underway, with design experts World Trail announced as the successful contractors for the design phase.
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Scotty T
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If you're going to Stromlo and accessing the new temporary carpark on the south, don't be a kook:
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Design consultancy for the Stromlo to Cotter flow trail is currently up on Tenders ACT for those interested.
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