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Mudgee singletrack (now with pics)


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By Pete B - Posted on 27 January 2013

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

I'm in Mudgee this weekend visiting friends. They mentioned that they'd read in the paper that the council had approved some mountain bike trails so I chucked my bike in the ute hoping to get a ride or two in. I'm glad I did as the trails here are great. There are trails everywhere in the area and I definitely didn't ride them all. The ground is a mixture of loose shail and hard pack which makes it interesting especially some of the climbs, and there is a lot of climbing! You're more than rewarded for the climbs by some awesome downhill sections. If you're in the area, it's well worth putting a couple of hours aside to ride.

If there is a Mudgee local on here, it would be great to add the trails to the 'rides' section on here. I have a gps trace of one of the rides I did but I lost my way a couple of times so it's not really any good to follow.

Mudgee Guardian link:

http://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/373633/wh...

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Hop fiend's picture

not like here on the coast.

Pete B's picture

It is. Mudgee had some rain over Saturday night but when I went out on Sunday it was a bit tacky but perfectly fine to ride. The ground seems to cope well with the rain. Wish I'd have stayed there another night, the weather is grim in Sydney.

craked's picture

I rode moto's there 38 years ago with my cousin who lived in Mudgee ,is a great spot, perfect for MTB trails!

Pete B's picture

It is The Common and a reserve that joins it.

When the signage is installed, they'll be a great set of trails.

ahein's picture

Thanks for posting this up. I go to mudgee a bit (my wife's family lives up there) and have heard rumours of trails but hadn't yet discovered where they are. I think I will have to take the bike up next time I am up there

PINBALL's picture

Ahh the secret is out, yes it is a hidden gem.
Pete, I cant make this sat but next time i'll be glad to have a spin with a
visitor. when you get to the dam go straight up the hill
(some nice track hidden up in there)

tavismclennan's picture

Hi im a mudgee local. I helped build quite a few of the things you've photo graphed. I'd be happy to show a few people around. I leave nearby so its easy. There are quite a lot of tracks.

Pete B's picture

I was there again this weekend but only had time to ride Saturday.

I'll send you a PM next time I'm in town. Probably in a couple of months time.

tavismclennan's picture

Ok will have to be weekend ride ... Im in year 12 ...

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