mtb101
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would love to go, its the one sunday when I have some kids activities on so at this stage no go.
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Big JD
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oh yeah
count me in Jackar$e- sounds like a hoot
wow thats sounds inviting- meet you at first light on the one day I get to sleep in, we will ride for an epic amount of hours and kilometres at a solid pace and we wont stop cause that pi$$es me off
count me in Jackar$e- sounds like a hoot
jathanas
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RazeR
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Hi Jim
Post your ride on the Warrandyte MTB Facebook page and you might get a few riders wanting to join you. The Warrandyte-Smiths loop is pretty popular with the locals.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464589467107634/
jathanas
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Thanks mate. I'll be seeing you at the club meet on the 24th?
CharlieDontSurf
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Just got back from a trail clearing ride then Angus. Cleared 6 or 7 trees from Hans but there is a big one which will need a chainsaw at the start of the "prologue". See pic 1
The area between bonds rd and the golf course hasbeen smashed. There is the biggest tree down in the dip where the kids have been making jumps. See pic 2.I think it will need professional tree services or a new route found. There's also a few more in that area that will need chainsawing. Thanks to a guy called Richard who I bumped into then rode with me and helped move stuff.
There is a big tree down right before the canoe club at fitzimmons lane. It will need a chainsaw too
The water hasn't affected things that much. Lots of small debris but not too wet
The area between bonds rd and the golf course hasbeen smashed. There is the biggest tree down in the dip where the kids have been making jumps. See pic 2.I think it will need professional tree services or a new route found. There's also a few more in that area that will need chainsawing. Thanks to a guy called Richard who I bumped into then rode with me and helped move stuff.
There is a big tree down right before the canoe club at fitzimmons lane. It will need a chainsaw too
The water hasn't affected things that much. Lots of small debris but not too wet
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Big JD
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in the mean time I will put my carpentry skills to effective use and build a ladder from one side of the ditch to the other- climb up onto the tree and flow down the other side- this will be great - I will need wood- lots of wood or even an old slippery dip I can bolt to the tree
I will need a hand too thanks- see you all there at 2pm Saturday.
Big JD
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or just cut in some traction marks and you ride up the tree- onto the branch and drop onto the far sideJust got back from a trail clearing ride then Angus. Cleared 6 or 7 trees from Hans but there is a big one which will need a chainsaw at the start of the "prologue". See pic 1
The area between bonds rd and the golf course hasbeen smashed. There is the biggest tree down in the dip where the kids have been making jumps. See pic 2.I think it will need professional tree services or a new route found. There's also a few more in that area that will need chainsawing. Thanks to a guy called Richard who I bumped into then rode with me and helped move stuff.
There is a big tree down right before the canoe club at fitzimmons lane. It will need a chainsaw too
The water hasn't affected things that much. Lots of small debris but not too wet
RazeR
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Absolutely. Hoping for a solid turn out. If the facebook page and other murmurings are anything to go by it will hopefully be standing room only
Spincyclewarrandyte
Squid
There is an organised departure time at Smiths gully for an informal ride with Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club on this Sunday. Check out the Facebook page for details.
Spincyclewarrandyte
Squid
Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club Official Launch Event
Well, we have made significant progress since our first meeting and we are now ready to formally announce the exciting launch of the Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club. We will be having The Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club Official Launch Event 24th July at The Grand Hotel starting 6.30pm.
At The Launch Event we will bring everyone up to speed on our club status, affiliations and how to join. We will show you our exciting new WMBC identity and logo, bring you up to speed on our website launch and FB communications plans, update everyone on trail building & planning progress as well as scheduling of social and training riding. Finally, we will be launching our exciting new club kit where you will have an opportunity to try it on for size and place your orders.
Looking forward to seeing you all there,
Wmtb Executive Committee
Well, we have made significant progress since our first meeting and we are now ready to formally announce the exciting launch of the Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club. We will be having The Warrandyte Mountain Bike Club Official Launch Event 24th July at The Grand Hotel starting 6.30pm.
At The Launch Event we will bring everyone up to speed on our club status, affiliations and how to join. We will show you our exciting new WMBC identity and logo, bring you up to speed on our website launch and FB communications plans, update everyone on trail building & planning progress as well as scheduling of social and training riding. Finally, we will be launching our exciting new club kit where you will have an opportunity to try it on for size and place your orders.
Looking forward to seeing you all there,
Wmtb Executive Committee
pistonbroke
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Half the world seems to be heading to Smiths Gulley on Sunday. Warrandyte club has a ride, as does the Geelong club, jathanas is taking a crew out there. Anyone else?
jathanas
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I'd join up with the Warrandyte club, but I think they're driving there and then riding the loop. I'm going to head off from Waz and ride there through the back roads.
The weather looks like it will suck so it might not work out anyway...
Big AC
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Thanks for update, the one at Hans might be doable with a decent and sharp hand saw to cut off some of the limbs and move the rest. The one in the dipper.......... what can't you people bunny hop that little twig? Definite chainsaw and couple of people job.
I might have a go at the Hans one on the weekend, was thinking of riding PG and might drop in at Hans on the drive home with a sharp bow saw.
Big JD
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little buddy I might hit up PG on Saturday- keep in touch....... you too Charlie and NP and Coaster and Casnell and not so much you - Rob 71
I want to show you my Havoc carbon bars- you inspired me but Im still a whinny old dog.
Big JD
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Saturday morning around 10am is cool- 750mm bars but still need a shorter stem
jathanas
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LOL Lazy sloths!