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Manly Dam Works Feedback
Do you ride regularly at Manly Dam? How have the recent works affected your enjoyment of riding there? Do you have suggestions for improvements or other ideas?
It has been brought to my attention that anyone wishing to give feedback to Warringah Council on their recent works at Manly Dam can do so by writing to their general manager, Rik Hart, at the following email address: council@warringah.nsw.gov.au
As this is a general email address I assume a subject of something like, "FAO Rik Hart re: Manly Dam Works" is required.
I would encourage anyone to report back to the council with their views on what has been happening at the Dam. It's very important we let the council know how their plans and works are received. If we don't let the powers that be know our views there will be no-one to blame but ourselves if things do not go quiet as riders would like in the future.
Please remember to be courteous and constructive and if you see any problems or issues perhaps suggest how they might be remedied.
In the interests of keeping a log of various feedback feel free to CC manlydam@nobmob.com with anything you send in.
Slow Sunday Laps?
Anyone feel like a few (3?) laps of the Dam tomorrow? Not too early... perhaps 10:30?
I won't be looking to break any records, just a nice steady pace.
Some Saturday Laps?
At a bit of a loss as to where to ride this weekend. The Delicious Flavours do look tempting, but...
I have to go collect the Rush from BA sometime and was thinking Saturday morning I could wonder over and collect it, and do a few laps of the Dam (perhaps with the nasty firetrail drop/return over on Bantry Bay thrown in for some hills) while there.
Anyone fancy joining a ride like that? Or for something else close by (erm... that would be Cascades then?). I'm thinking not too early, 9 or 10 perhaps?
A social lap, or 2, or 3, or 4
Ahhh... here comes spring 
How nice it was to be out in the sun yesterday.
Originally a 'secret' ride to meet some potential Scott team mates and check out the current state of Manly Dam this was meant to be an hour or two there. Trying not to focus on the state of the track. There have been some silly, silly changes there but will let the rangers know and let's see if they can sort them out.
But back to a top day in the sun...
Manly Dam bike trail CLOSED due to wet weather
The mountain bike trail at Manly Dam is CLOSED due to the recent rain and extremely wet track conditions. We'll send out a note when the track has dried sufficiently to be reopened. Please spread the word to others.Anyone wishing to be added to the mailing list can email us at: mtbiketrailinfo@warringah.nsw.gov.au
Thanks for your cooperation .
Manly Dam Rangers
Found lost property - Manly Dam
Yesterday I found an underseat clip on bag on the Manly Dam trail containing some MTB day trip vitals (estimated total value close to $100!) to keep their owner hopefully out of trouble. If you believe this is yours, please send me a message detailing the contents of the bag for its return.
I also found a muddy soaked navy blue XL zip polo jumper with a gold energy drink logo embroided on its chest. I left it hanging on shrub branch on the downhill single trail section above Manly Dam.
Manly Dam is Closed
As we've discussed, this really shouldn't need saying. But for those who can't make their own mind up here it is from the rangers:
The mountain bike trail at Manly Dam is CLOSED due to the recent rain and wet track conditions. The track is completely waterlogged and runoff from the catchment is further adding to the problem. We'll send out a note when we've reopened, but please be aware that it most likely that the trail will be closed until next week.
Please spread the word to others.
Anyone wishing to be added to the mailing list can email us at: mtbiketrailinfo@warringah.nsw.gov.au
Thanks again for your cooperation.
Manly Dam Rangers
Manly Dam - Cancelled
The meeting times are 'ready to ride'. If you need time to prepare equipment then please arrive a few minutes earlier.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I want to get out on my bike at night again so I am off to one of my favourites for a night ride Manly so any one else up for a fun ride around the dam at night.
This is the one for you if you are short on time and have to start a little later and aren’t fused about hanging around at the pub afterwards. So starting a little later than the usual I should be ready to go at 8.00pm for a moderately paced fun social lap I like to keep it simple on Wednesday nights so the normal loop is the go but I can be flexible and if others want to take some detours then I will follow no problem.