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(2 comments)  Tuesday, 7-July-2009  11:16 PM - by scratchy 
Every five to ten years there is a moment when you can make a real difference.

Between now and 14th of August we have a slim chance to get legal MTB trail in Belair National Park.
So you’re a crow eater the bottom line is this is the tipping point.
DEH land includes many area (Sheps, Sturt Gorge, Ansteys) to name a few.
If we can’t get a trail access in Belair with its long history of being a recreation park with Tennis courts, Ovals, BBQs, Playgrounds, Hiking and Horse trails where could we?

Email gardner.kain@saugov.sa.gov.au supporting the establishment of legal MTB trails that riders want to ride.

The plan is out and can be viewed here: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/par...or/latest.html

It’s 72 odd pages but here are the key points:

• Consolidate trail network no new trails
• Cycle opportunities to be identified
• Trial an assessment process on ‘single track’ shared use sections (Section 4.2 3.a Action 3.2)
• Development of shared use trails... with linkages beyond park boundaries (Section 4.4 4.a Action 4.2)
• Green and blue mountain biking trails classification according to IMBA guidelines and principles

What do you need to do?

If you are a South Australian, Email gardner.kain@saugov.sa.gov.au and in your own words convey the message that your “Support the establishment of MTB specific trails on DEH land”. Email family and friends and ask them to as well, just make sure it is in by the 14th of August.

Of the 72 page plan some pages that might be of interest
Regional Trail overview (including Eagle MTB park and Mitcham trails) Pg 18,
Map of illegal cycling trails in the park: Pg 23
Future cycling opportunities Pg 31
Adventure loop pg 32
Adventure loop in more detail pg 53 and 54

http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/par...or/latest.html
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/par...aster-plan.pdf

There are some group rides being planned
Riders Unite

1st Ride:
When: Meet 10:45am Saturday the 11th of July
Where:at the Rangers House on Sheoak Road
Why: for a "Ride of Solidarity" on sustainable mountain biking
What: Queen Jubilee Drive

Ride to Start at 11am....
with the intention to ride as a group of outdoor loving people through the park


2nd Ride:
When: meet at 8:15am Saturday the 18th
Where: at Lynton Trailhead
Why: to attend on mass the above mentioned forum
What: to speak as a group for single track access

See www.amtbc.com forum (trails) for more detail.
Oh and a public meeting:
The informal information sessions will be held in Belair National Park Office (Upper Sturt Road) on:
• Saturday 18 July (9am - 12pm)
• Tuesday 21 July (9am - 11am)
• Tuesday 21 July (3pm - 5pm)

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