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"Mountain bike riders set to blaze a trail through national parks"
SYDNEY'S mountain bikers have always been hampered by one
thing - a conspicuous lack of proper mountain trails.Instead they have independently, usually illegally, carved their own tracks through national parks around the city fringes.
This could be about to change, with the state government to release a discussion paper today on ways of balancing the needs of the state's
30,000 dedicated mountain bike riders with those of people who go to national parks for the trees and wildlife, peace and quiet.
From SMH here:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/mountain-bike-...
DECCW media release is here:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/DecMedia...
And the paper is here:
http://www.nsw.gov.au/shapeyourstate
Comment here
https://mountainbiking.discussions.nsw.gov.au/
I cannot stress enough how important it is that everyone back this initiative! This means comment, comment, comment.
Nothing is going to happen unless mountain bike riders show they have the numbers to justify proper facilities.
Yellomundee Bushcare group planting day-12th September, 2010, 1300hrs.
The Yellomundee Bushcare group is meeting on Sunday 12th September, 2010 at 1300hrs at Yellomundee for a planting day. Entry is through the Shaws Farm gate.
A few guys have already expressed interest, so bring the kids and spend a few hours planting native plants. Afternoon tea is provided.
Let Vickii know if you want to come- Vickii.Lett@environment.nsw.gov.au or 45882400.
I know it clashes with the WSMTB XC club round, but I'm sure there will be some who are interested.
See you there.
BMORC Erosion control workshop attendees photo
What a motley crew, thanks to Vicki and her team for a great day!
General MTB news in the Gazette
Found these whilst trawling for information.
Big up to the MTB talent that is throught the mountains ... maybe worth keeping tabs on all these positive news stories for latter use.
Schools Mundee race
http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/news/loca...
Alex Wagners
http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/news/loca...
4X state champs
http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/news/loca...
Erosion and sediment control workshop at Yellomundee- Saturday 14th August 2010.
Hi.
A mate has passed on this info to see if some volunteers can turn up. It's an Erosion and Sediment control workshop that will be run by Nick (Bowman?) from IMBA. The date and times I've been given are Saturday August 14th from 0830-1400 hrs. BBQ and ride time after.
It's free and would be a great boon having instruction from someone who knows what they're doing. This knowledge would come in quite handy, especially considering the decision BMCC passed last week in regards to Knapsack.
BMORC members at State Championships Lithgow
Hi Guys,
There should be a few of the BMORC at Lithgow this weekend so spread the word about the forum and we will get together and have a chat about what is happening at Knapsack
Cheers
Blue Mountains Gazette Article on Knapsack
Great support from riders especially in the comments section of the article.
Well done BMORC
Blue Mountains Gazette meet with BMORC riders to gauge reaction to the Knapsack Reserve development
The BMORC crew were out in force flying the flag for those that were stuck in an office somewhere or working hard at it in the daily grind.
Michael Clegget form BMG was punctual as were the attendees Michael Hampson, Matt Lees my self and Brian Hanlon.
BMORC in the news
The Blue Mountains Gazette have been in touch with BMORC and tommorrow at 11am we will be doing a walk of the lower sections of the Downhill track with Michael Clegget a journalist from the paper, i invite anyone wishing to attend the meeting and express their views for the article to attend.
The location for the meeting will be at the bottom of Mitchell's Pass in the car park where the old Great Western High Terminates into a car park at Emu Plains, there will be a photo taken with riders (4) first in best dressed.
Hope to see you there.
BMCC MEETING
OK Guys here we go just about to jump in the Ford with Vinnie he will be one in the photos wearing the Ozzy osbourne slippers and head up to Katoomba council.
There are going to heaps of BMORCERS there so stay tuned we will post the results just after the meeting
Wwe have a good chance of winning the first legal downhill track in the blue mountains so we are full of hope and the news and word looks like it is going to be positive.
Will report back soon