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Awaba XC Trail Head Now With Colour-coded Trail Guide
Awaba just keeps getting better and better. This colour coding is a great idea. More trails should adopt this.
HMBA receives funding for toilets at Awaba.
Yesterday HMBA received confirmation from the Dept of Spor and Rec that we would be receiving a grant for toilets at Awaba.
This is great news for the club and will contribute to a much needed amenity at the Awaba trails.
The club had resolved to go ahead with the toilets at the last committee meetings, so the grant will allow funds that had been allocated to the project to be diverted to the new expanded carpark, new shuttle turnaround and ultimately the next phase of trail design and construction.
Latest Photos from the Awaba Build day on 13th June
This past long weekend saw an excellent turn out for the build crew. There were the usual regulars but also a healthy mix of fresh faces so things progressed quite quickly.
This piece of trail passes through some unforgiving countryside and has required massive amounts of digging, but it will all be worth it once it is ridden in. Expect to find a steep pinch or two, some fast downhill sections and the biggest berm on the trail to date.
With the next build day only 3 weeks away, we should have this section opened at the start of July.
Awaba – single speed gearing
I am relatively new to the world of single speed riding. But I have entered into the Rocky Trail enduro at Awaba in July. I convinced a mate to join me, and given his complete lack of riding opted for the 4hr solo effort. So given the short(er) format I thought go the SS. I understand there is a bit of a hill to deal with so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions re gearing?
By way of reference I am currently running 32*18 and am happy completing the dam - current SS best lap being 32min 2 sec.
Rd 1 - Rocky Trail MTB GP Series 2010 - 4H+8H
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road. Check out our rider briefing on our website for more information!
Rocky Trail MTB Grand Prix Series 2010
4 and 8 Hour Race Series 2010
Come on tour with us to some of the most popular MTB tracks in NSW & ACT! The Rocky Trail MTB Grand Prix is back and we have added an 8 Hour racing option to keep things interesting!
Race formats & teams 2010:
GP4 – the popular 4 Hour endurance race to catch the racing bug
Categories for male, female, mixed (if appl.): Solo, Pairs, Teams of 3, as well as Junior Team of 3
GP8 – a popular 8 Hour race duration for all you endurance junkies out there
Awaba XC laps
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road. See for details.
Okay, as discussed previously, I have not been to Awaba before and am very keen to have a trundle around the XC trail. Who's keen?
I have posted the ride for Australia day, as my other upcoming weekends are already full.
I plan on doing 3 or 4 laps, depending on daytime temps. These forests can get pretty hot (probaby noone needs any reminders of Ourimbah for the 12 hour). There is also the possibility of setting up a BBQ and downing a beer afterwards, if you were also keen for that.
AWABA
Gretings all,
I did a ride out at Ourimbah today and the topic of conversation eventually turned to the Awaba XC trail. A trail that I have never ridden before. And one that looks fantastic and well worth the trip. 
Are there any other riders out there keen for an explore around Awaba? I would guess this will be in a few weeks time as my next week or two is full. What is it, a 10km lap? Maybe fit in 3 or 4 laps?
Cheers. 
VVC Christmas 10hour Bash - December 5th @ Awaba
Just up Jenkins Road from corner with Mount Faulk Road. See for details.
Sponsors:
Mountaincycle
Lab-Gear
Murray's Craft Brewing Co.
Breakaway Cycles
Race Details:
Entry to each event cost is $57 per rider + gst
All events starts at 12pm and finish at 10pm.
Teams of 1,2,3 and 4 with ‘Everyone’s a solo’ so teams can do laps together.
A rider cap of 150 will be in place.
Toilets and BBQ will be on site.
On course treasure hunt.
Trophies and cash for 1st,2nd and 3rd.
Trophies, 1st,2nd and 3rd for Mostest Laps Ever (Series winners).
Prizes for most laps on a vintage (pre 1997) bike
Entry to the random frame drawing for riders that attend all events.
Awaba
Hi all, I just completed a visit today of Awaba and I can highly recommend a visit. Well worth it. Sweet single track through rolling country, well maintained, not at all technical so ideal for newbies cruising to experts wanting to fly around a circuit fast. Excellent sign posting. No big climbs, just snaking ascents. However, in these damp conditions, the trail can trip up the unwary. I lost it twice (front wheel) and hit 2 trees (rather large chaps), one upright, the other lying on the ground.
Trail Completed over the Long Weekend - Part 1
Time for a few pictures of the new sections. I'll do it over two posts.
From the DH trail heading towards Frogmouth Road. This trail includes the new bridge, some fun uphill swtitchbacks (six of them) and a long flowing benched section. Its the green line on the map.
Climb up to the new bridge
