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Hassans Walls
S&S C grade reversal corner
Just started a bit of work on our new DH trail. Skinny Mal and the crew have been going gang busters doing all the hard work just went up today to do a bit of the fiddly stuff.
It all starts with a fast naturally cambered section and then swings up into this corner.
This gives us a natural grade reverse to help control water but has the issue of having the possibility of water sheeting across the trail in the braking and turning zone
Self filmed
Picked up this frame a while ago but as I hadn't had time for DH of late it's been collecting dust.
Last week I had a bit of spare time so thought I'd build it up with parts off my old Norco in the hopes it would inspire me to get back into it.
Here's my first test ride with some self shot footage using the contour 1080p taped to trees or set up on the back of the ute and stuff.
http://youtu.be/R-xLEsQY5rk
The verdict?
Hassans Walls Rd Top to Bottom
Ok this one is the exact opposite of Hassans Walls hill Climb
Safety
Please remember this is a public road as well as tourist who have never driven on a dirt road before you also get walkers, joggers, people who think it cool to walk their dogs off lead and families so take care and avoid busier times to do this one
Start At the top at the Y interesction, next to the Hassans Walls Reserve sign (or whats left of it.
Hassans Wall Rd Hill Climb
Lets face it a group ride up Hassans often turns into a bit of a race but it's hard to keep that intensity when you are on your own.
Here your chance to keep a record for pushing yourself.
The challenge starts at the wooden Hassans Walls reserve sign near the first speed bump before you get onto the dirt and finishes at the (broken) sign on the left of the top intersection.
Insane film day episode 1:Skinny
Hi Def available if you double click to watch it at youtube and then chose the HD botton
Hassans Walls
At a Glance
2009 NSW DH Champs13
Luke gets air born
Can be done as a looped ride or shuttles. With about 13 single tracks winding their way off the escaprment the area is reasonably contained. Trails generally follow the ridge lines starting flattish with short sections of steeper more technical sections towards the bottom.
NSW DH Championships Lithgow
Thales Rifle Range
Finlay Ave
Lithgow
NSWMTB State DH championships.
Pre entry and full MTBA members only
Hassans Walls DH trail
And because we are so excited to be returning to the grand old track for this race we've gone all retro and have a little prize lined up for the following
1. Best time on a pre 2001 era bike 2001 being the last major race there
2. Best time on a bike running V brakes
3. Best time on a rigid...
More info
www.ctmbc.net