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Illegal tracks
Can someone explain to me how so many people get away with riding on very popular walking tracks at manly dam?
When walking the dog this morning on a nice bit of walking track near where the construction work took place last week about 3 or 4 people rode past me?
One of them was flying and yelling for me to get out of the way.
Also on the sandy bit there were lots and lots of tyre tracks.
As i like ranger mtb rider cooperation it annoys me that people jeoperdise the reputation of mtb riders by riding illegally....
Clean up Australia Day - Single track on Mona Vale Rd
Hi guys,
I was riding the single track from the Kuringai Nursery up Mona Vale road and it is very littered – which kind of spoils a good bush ride, so I’ve just registered the Site for Clean Up Australia Day – 6th March.
I’m hoping you can join me, and show that Mountain bikers do care.
I am looking for more riders to join the team and the fun as we put our best foot forward to help clean up, fix up and conserve the environment.
Narrabeen academy of sports trail
Hi I ride up and around Narrabeen hills behind the academy of sport and noticed that the access gate (which includes a pedestrian turn style) has been pad locked for a number of weeks. Does anyone know why it was closed or when it will be re opened?
Manly Daily: Bikes study 'high priority'
Anybody seen this?
The council are thinking about putting some MTB trails in Ingleside Chase Reserve...
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/news/story/...
... which is not exactly new news as we've discussed (see One more week for comments on Ingleside Chase Reserve PoM).
Odd.
Have your say about Manly Dam!
From Warringah Council:
Manly Warringah War Memorial Park (Manly Dam) is the largest bushland reserve managed by a local council on the northern beaches. The Park covers an area of about 375 ha of which 78% is bushland. Manly Dam itself is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Sydney, with a surface area of about 30 ha and unlike other waterways in bushland parks, it is freshwater, deep and safe for different water based activities.
Manly Dam Issues and Directions Discussion Paper - Please Comment
In case you missed Warringah Council's recent email there's some pretty positive news they have put out for riders in the region. Here's part of what they said:
This Paper hopes to encourage a rigorous and informed debate among the community on the issues and values of the Park. Comments received on the Discussion Paper will assist in confirming the key values and management issues for the Park and will help set a new vision and future direction for Manly Dam.
Golden Jubilee Field Mountain Bike Park
See: http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/www/html/3976-informat...
Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to upgrade Golden Jubilee Field in Wahroonga.
Council staff will be available for an informal meeting to answer any questions on Monday 22 November between 6pm and 7pm at Golden Jubilee Field.
Download the documents below for further information.
One more week for comments on Ingleside Chase Reserve PoM
Another week, another land manager's document to comment on. This one is very positive for riders as the council in question (Pittwater) has already stated it plans to liaise with local riders to create some trails in the reserve in question.
Although Ingleside Chase Reserve is probably about half the size of Manly Dam, and is a destination that many would not have considered riding in this is an important move for a few reasons:
- It's important to acknowledge councils that are willing to help mountain bike riders.
Mike Baird's speech regarding NPWS MTB Discussion Paper
In case you didn't catch it, local State MP Mike Baird spoke in parliament last Friday in response to the current NPWS Mountain Bike discussion paper. In this he mentions making a positive submission to the department which echoes the sentiment of the speech.
Credit where it's due - Mike's support has been key to moving this issue along so I'd like to publicly thank him for that.
If you'd like to read what was said, the full transcript is here: