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jathanas
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This forum need a "Like" button.I thought I'd get something more like this;
cleeshoy
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To summarise, it rained ... lots!
gnarly_rider
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Big AC
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I rode out to Hans on Sunday arvo (via Westerfolds) and did a few laps.
The ST in Westerfolds has the usual puddles; however, the rest of the track is still solid (not churned up yet).
Hans is ok, the rocks in switchbacks were slippery (not surprising really) and felt a bit more exposed, the rain no doubt washed away some of the dirt around them.
There is a tree across the start of the left hand side ST loop which you can add at the top of the switchbacks.
There is some mud in amongst the trees, nothing too big though.
The dam after the downhill run from the small rock garden is leaking again; however, no real mud yet. The alternative loop around the leaky dam is fine – i.e. a lot of people aren’t using it yet.
There were quite a few MTBers out there; however, some appeared worried about getting there sponsored lycra dirty and were crawling around trying to avoid the puddles.
The short section of ST further out from Hans is fine.
I see that the government is going to put in the bridge across the Yarra at Wilsmere Park to link up with the Darebin creek trail. Does anyone know if there is ST, or space for ST, around the creek?
The ST in Westerfolds has the usual puddles; however, the rest of the track is still solid (not churned up yet).
Hans is ok, the rocks in switchbacks were slippery (not surprising really) and felt a bit more exposed, the rain no doubt washed away some of the dirt around them.
There is a tree across the start of the left hand side ST loop which you can add at the top of the switchbacks.
There is some mud in amongst the trees, nothing too big though.
The dam after the downhill run from the small rock garden is leaking again; however, no real mud yet. The alternative loop around the leaky dam is fine – i.e. a lot of people aren’t using it yet.
There were quite a few MTBers out there; however, some appeared worried about getting there sponsored lycra dirty and were crawling around trying to avoid the puddles.
The short section of ST further out from Hans is fine.
I see that the government is going to put in the bridge across the Yarra at Wilsmere Park to link up with the Darebin creek trail. Does anyone know if there is ST, or space for ST, around the creek?
gcouyant
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And that was after the controlled environmental release of water earlier in the week. The river should be nice and healthy(ish) again and the platypuses out feeding.
pistonbroke
Eats Squid
Where did you hear this? People have been campaigning for this for years. Great news. I ride derebin creek to access myt all the time.
There is room for st along most of dc but there isn't a lot of vegetation to weave around though.
cleeshoy
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I believe this is the article...
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/planning-minister-approves-bike-trail-link-20130602-2nk3v.html
moorey
call me Mia
You blouse.
Rode 70km yesterday in ballarat/buninyong grinding mud and rain. Looped past my house 4 times in those 2 laps and didn't consider wussing out to watch gayball like you candy arses would no doubt have.
Big JD, I'm starting to lose respect for you for just living in a 50km radius of these whiney babies
c3024446
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Reading the comments in that article makes my eyes hurt.
gnarly_rider
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Its almost more entertaining than this thread....
Big JD
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i beat up as many as i can and cut the streamers off their handlebars but there are just so many. Big AC is alright- youd like him but the rest of em - useless pansy tards.
Big JD
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happy 300th page Gnarly rider and look what you contributed..................................................... nothing.
Coaster
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pistonbroke
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Quote[In April, the Boroondara council refused an extension, but last week Mr Guy used his ministerial powers to overrule the council and approve the project.]
I had a guy take my photo as I ride my mtb across the chandler street bridge a couple of months ago. I stopped and asked what he was doing and he told me about their campaign for this link and he was using the picture of me riding in heavy traffic as evidence of the dangers we face and how we hold up traffic across the bridge. I told him the traffic was holding me up but it was fine for him to use the pic.
He was due at a boroondara council meeting a couple of days later. Looks like it didn't go well. But what a great decision by the minister.
The comments are funny. It's funny that the biggest problem people have with cyclists is Lycra. I like the comment that the money could have built another westgate bridge. I doubt $18m would cover line marking on a new westgate bridge. It may cover a feasibility study though.
I had a guy take my photo as I ride my mtb across the chandler street bridge a couple of months ago. I stopped and asked what he was doing and he told me about their campaign for this link and he was using the picture of me riding in heavy traffic as evidence of the dangers we face and how we hold up traffic across the bridge. I told him the traffic was holding me up but it was fine for him to use the pic.
He was due at a boroondara council meeting a couple of days later. Looks like it didn't go well. But what a great decision by the minister.
The comments are funny. It's funny that the biggest problem people have with cyclists is Lycra. I like the comment that the money could have built another westgate bridge. I doubt $18m would cover line marking on a new westgate bridge. It may cover a feasibility study though.
Coaster
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And registration. WTF? Some people just don't think their comments through do they. A rego plate on every bike and the system to regulate it? Oh sure, easy, that should clean up 99% of all bike related issues. NFI.
Big AC
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I just find it amusing that someone thinks that a bike / walking bridge across the Yarra near Wilsmere Park will affect traffic flow on the Westgate Bridge.
For our general amusement we could post some random comments to the article about Banksia St pirates, strava, sponsored lycra, etc and see what stupid shit we get back, anyone got an Age logon?
Edit: damn it, comments are closed.
For our general amusement we could post some random comments to the article about Banksia St pirates, strava, sponsored lycra, etc and see what stupid shit we get back, anyone got an Age logon?
Edit: damn it, comments are closed.
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CharlieDontSurf
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Trail conditions
Adding to Big AC's trail notes I rode from Burke Rd to Hans and back today.
All the billibongs between burke Rd and Banksia Rd are full and the yarra flooded the path under the bridge as usual.This is the worst part and as usual doesnt handle the rain too well.The last 150m of the paddock has flooded.The silt mud and a deep puddle is there but the rest of the paddock is in reasonable shape.
Everything is is good condition considering the rain. I think the fact that it all came quickly meant alot ran off.(Much like the perverts at annulus billabong)
Hans Loop: I moved the tree after the swichbacks blocking the trail and drained two puddles. Otherwise its all pretty good. In some parts I would even say that the trail erosion from the heavy rain has smoothed out the bumps and depsited some of the gravel in the low parts. All this mild weather has helped things dry out too
I reckon I saw undercover cops walking the trail around where the attack happened. Not far from the police station either
Adding to Big AC's trail notes I rode from Burke Rd to Hans and back today.
All the billibongs between burke Rd and Banksia Rd are full and the yarra flooded the path under the bridge as usual.This is the worst part and as usual doesnt handle the rain too well.The last 150m of the paddock has flooded.The silt mud and a deep puddle is there but the rest of the paddock is in reasonable shape.
Everything is is good condition considering the rain. I think the fact that it all came quickly meant alot ran off.(Much like the perverts at annulus billabong)
Hans Loop: I moved the tree after the swichbacks blocking the trail and drained two puddles. Otherwise its all pretty good. In some parts I would even say that the trail erosion from the heavy rain has smoothed out the bumps and depsited some of the gravel in the low parts. All this mild weather has helped things dry out too
I reckon I saw undercover cops walking the trail around where the attack happened. Not far from the police station either
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Rob_74
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this bike rego thing sounds great.. do you think you can get personalized plates may be pink ones? what do you recon JD will get?
Big JD
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ones with your face imprinted on it
no i would hold out like Ned Kelly and be the last one to hang a number plate on my bike. They would chase me through the wetlands and i would unleash an ambush of leather chaps welding massive dildos.