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RFS / NPWS Hazard Reduction Burns

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The NPWS & RFS have a number of Hazard reduction burns planned for this weekend, some starting today.

Following on from the burns during the week and last weekend at Seaforth Oval & The Sydney Academy of Sports on the Wakehurst Parkway they are looking to take advantage of the recent spell of dry weather and run a number of burns. These are scheduled to start tonight at Deep Creek and tomorrow at Wirrenda Creek. These shouldn't affect the usual riding spots, but there may be effects from the smoke.

Be at Ararat Reserve (Bantry Bay Road) between 10-2 today (Sat 29th)!

Rob's picture

Apologies for the late notice, but a very keen reader has spotted the NPWS run Garigal National Park Information Day has changed venue to Ararat Reserve, Bantry Bay Road, Frenchs Forest.

Please come along and see what NPWS are planning in the local parks and show your support.

Official notice from NPWS:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/NorthernSydneyMtBProgra...

Our calendar entry:

http://nobmob.com/node/31601

Berowra Valley Information Day

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When: 
Sat 5 Nov (11:00)

The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.

Ride Database Entry: 
Berowra Valley
Meeting Point: 

Stringybark Ridge, off Schofield Parade, Pennant Hills

Show on Google maps: Meeting point. Login or register to get directions.

This is an information day held by NPWS on proposed new, sustainable trails in the area.

It's taken a lot of effort to get this far so please turn up and show your support for the initiative.

More details here:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/NorthernSydneyMtBProgra...

Garigal National Park Information Day

Rob's picture
When: 
Sat 29 Oct (10:00)

The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.

Ride Database Entry: 
Bantry Bay
Meeting Point: 

Ararat Reserve, Bantry Bay Road, Frenchs Forest Note venue change

Show on Google maps: Meeting point. Login or register to get directions.

This is an information day held by NPWS on proposed new, sustainable trails in the area.

It's taken a lot of effort to get this far so please turn up and show your support for the initiative.

More details here:

NOTE THE LAST MINUTE VENUE CHANGE

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/NorthernSydneyMtBProgra...

NPWS MTB Policy and Trails for the Northern Beaches

Rob's picture

Get on your bike in NSW National Parks!

In case you missed it over the weekend there was some great news coming out of NSW NPWS.

Firstly, the release of their long awaited Sustainable MTB Policy (discussion in NSW NPWS Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy) which should benefit riders state-wide.

Then there was news of the equally long awaited Northern Sydney MTB Pilot Program (discussion in Get on your bike in NSW National Parks!). This included maps of proposed trails in Bantry Bay, Berowra Valley and Oxford Falls . There are information days on the first two of these where the public can learn more and show their support (see link for dates). If you care about this initiative and getting some authorised trails it would probably pay to show up and thank the authorities.

Coverage in the press:

http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/official-trails-to-stop-m...
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/two-mountain-bike-course...

Not time to celebrate yet, but it's certainly looking promising! Smiling

NSW NPWS Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy

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Heads up... NSW NPWS have released their Sustainable Mountain Biking Strategy, check it out here:

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parkmanagement/SustainableMtBStrategy.htm

RNP track work day scheduled for this Saturday

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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

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

BMORC members keen and ready to begin vegetation trimming on the Oaks Single Track.

The Oaks Single Track Maintenance

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

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.

A little perspective

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With all the talk of the current NPWS Discussion Paper I was thinking this morning about what bike riders are actually asking for.

Bike riders just want a few bike tracks that will give them some sort of meaningful experience inside a National Park or two. You know - a few nice loops with a variety of terrain to keep things interesting, through nice bushland with nice views. Is that much to ask? It appears some people think so, so how can we persuade them otherwise?

Best Mountain Bike