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Knapsack group ride, Tims way.
NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.
Would like to do a group ride in and around knapsack the way I like to go, I have an aprox 20km loop in mind. Was thinking this Saturday as the ws4hr is on Sunday. Would anyone be interested in this? Thinking 8am start.
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I'll tag along Tim. How long does it take? This Saturday is out from 9am for me, other duties at Knapsack!
Ill try and get down - just need to find out whats on for the weekend. Also 1st day back at work fri and GHS ride Fri night but I should be good. Might try and drag the brother in law along but we'll see how that goes.
Ill indicate a bit later in the week.
I need to get my bearings around knapsack as I always manage to get lost and end up at the quarry.
Ian
I went for a trial run today, took me 2hrs to ride 15kms. I'm going to scrap one section of my loop as it wasn't worth the effort and hike-a-bike. Tried the chute backwards, also not worth the hike-a-bike. I'm ok with a date change if it's better. How does 12/13th sound?
Ok, I cant do it this weekend. Knapsack Group Ride Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th of February anyone?
With local knowledge or Open street map you may be able to interpret the description of my loop below.
15km Loop starting from Lovers walk gate, Knapsack lap done counter clockwise to finish at the DJ's. as per the usual group rides( slight variations the way I like it). Then cut thru to the lagoon and cut a lap, then up to Mt Sion and cut through to Surveyors abbot and then onto a technical decent down to Brookside Creek. Down Mitchells Pass and then cut through the Power line tracks to the Old GW Highway path over the Viaduct and then up Zig Zag. From the Raaf base continue west to the Mushroom farmers then up the road to the Barnett St Southern gate. Then ride back up behind the field to the top gate.
Yeah I'm a likely starter for Sunday 13th.
I'll try and come along as well... I always like an explore type thing. Little far away to be 100% certain however.
I should be okay Tim. Will confirm closer to the date.
We can add a bit more in after if you're still keen Andrew.