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Ghania closed for trail maintenance Sun 20th Nov
Ghania will be closed this Sunday 20th Nov for trail maintenance.
The closure will be from 7am however will not affect other trails in the area i.e. Serratta, Daisy Duke, Mistress, Manly Dam, Pickled Possum.
NSW NPWS Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy
Heads up... NSW NPWS have released their Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy, check it out here:
Oaks Single Track Upgrade - BMORC meeting with NPWS
BMORC reps met with NPWS project managers to disscuss the Oaks trail.
A 3 year plan is being set in motion to upgrade the Glenbrook precinct. NPWS staff sought input from BMORC on how to improve the oaks trail and make it more sustainable and enjoyable for riders. Currently due to the layout of the trail beginner riders and those less familiar with the trail are often pushed to the road.
The trail was first approved so as to separate cyclists and motor vehicles. BMORC reps essentially covered the basics of IMBA guidelines, focusing on both erosion minimisation and also trail flow so that both beginner and experienced riders can share the trail and still gain the riding experience that they are capable off.
A good walk and talk was had and in 6 months the NPWS managers will be comimg back to us with a planned propsal. For the Interim volunteers will be fixing the puddle prone areas.
RNP track work day scheduled for this Saturday
Hi all,
Sorry for the late notice but just a reminder that we have a track work day scheduled for this Saturday.
I’m going to get some good quality crushed sandstone dumped up at the northern top end of the single track, so any of those sites that need patching can be done. Or would it be better to have some dumped next to the railway tracks as well?
Patsy will be taking you so at least you’ll get a decent morning tea for a change.
The Oaks Single Track Maintenance
BMORC members keen and ready to begin vegetation trimming on the Oaks Single Track.
The Oaks Single Track Maintenance
Ranger Tina brings BMORC members up to speed on the paperwork procedures and work safety before we start the vegetation trimming on the Oaks Single Track.
Correcting misconception and false truth
- BMORC supported the council paper that went to council 16/03/2010 which recommended the closure and rehabilitation of Nichols Parade downhill trail. This is in the council records.
- BMORC supported the formalisation of Old Bathurst Road trails to a sustainable internationally recognised standard
- It is not illegal to ride on a track located on council land unless sign posted otherwise by council.
BMORC meets with NPWS
Last week BMORC reps met with Tina from NPWS to talk about the existing Oaks Single track (aka Twitter Trail), how to improve on safety and erosion control.
It was decided that our first priority would be pruning back the eye whipping branches. This improves user safety. The rider will be able to keep an eye on where they are going with an improved line of sight and not need to keep ducking.
BMORC will be assembling a small team of volunteers to work with NPWS.
There are many items on the agenda and future discussions will be taking place.