Buxton and Lake Mountain Thread
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The Duckmeister
Has a juicy midrange
Yup, official word posted on the usual outlets today that the park is now closed for the winter. Re-opening date is scheduled for September 22nd, but that can be delayed if the weather is shit.
Posts gone? Or has fb gone down the road of not showing posts in chronological order?
tkdbboy
Likes Dirt
Comes up as first post for me
Few month old post but they're usually good with sticking to their dates.
Chriso_29er
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Hopefully heading out to Buxton for the first time early tomorrow morning.
Say G'day if you see my bright orange bike getting around!
Say G'day if you see my bright orange bike getting around!
northvanguy
Likes Dirt
Did anyone get out there this weekend? Any feedback?
Thinking Friday...
Cheers
Thinking Friday...
Cheers
Chriso_29er
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Yeah, I got out very early on Saturday morning. Trails are awesome, very flowing and minimal damage or braking bumps, so smooth.
Cathedral track was a little slick in places and watch out for the 'green' clay! Had a couple of moments lol. But likely now gone with the amount of traffic it had on the weekend.
The track down the valley of ferns 'spider valley' i think, was still a little damp but not too bad. Great track.
Cathedral track was a little slick in places and watch out for the 'green' clay! Had a couple of moments lol. But likely now gone with the amount of traffic it had on the weekend.
The track down the valley of ferns 'spider valley' i think, was still a little damp but not too bad. Great track.
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tkdbboy
Likes Dirt
This Saturday's weather looks like it's going to be pretty damn good.
Thinking of hitting up Buxton and rounding up a few burners as per @Chriso_29er 's idea
Thoughts on setting off at 11 (get there 10.30ish to unpack, meet n greet, fap over bikes) then do a lap of what covers almost all the new sections Dirt Art worked on, then decide which trails to hit up again. Probably 3-4 hours all up.
You can see below in my pov red outline.
For those who haven't done Buxton, it's a very cruisy climb and descent. 3 small to large gap jumps to hit at your leisure but a lot of nice berms and some tabletops.
Tag anyone who you think would be interested in coming.
Thinking of hitting up Buxton and rounding up a few burners as per @Chriso_29er 's idea
Thoughts on setting off at 11 (get there 10.30ish to unpack, meet n greet, fap over bikes) then do a lap of what covers almost all the new sections Dirt Art worked on, then decide which trails to hit up again. Probably 3-4 hours all up.
You can see below in my pov red outline.
For those who haven't done Buxton, it's a very cruisy climb and descent. 3 small to large gap jumps to hit at your leisure but a lot of nice berms and some tabletops.
Tag anyone who you think would be interested in coming.
tkdbboy
Likes Dirt
If you go past the turnoff to the road that leads to Buxton MTB Park, a few seconds later there is a public loo (next to a park or oval) which is very clean with ample toilet paper haha
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Good idea - I would be interested, but am working that day. Another time!
I donated a roll on Friday
Chriso_29er
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Unfortunately I'm full up with family commitments for around the next month. Only opportunity for me will be very early morning (I know not everyones cup a tea).
Might be able to give you a thumbs up on the hwy as I head back to town
Might be able to give you a thumbs up on the hwy as I head back to town
wkkie
It's Not Easy Being Green
Headed out to Buxton yesterday and the trails are in really good nick.
All the berms were solid and smooth with the exception of the berms on the descent of Cathedral. They were a little blown out and covered in some leaf litter which made them a little slippery in parts.
There were a few trees down, but luckily nothing on any of the downhills. Lots of little face slappers though. Usually mid air or on the landing of jumps, which made things arkward at times...
My camera was playing up, and the only footage I got was going through fern gully on track 2, which was really nice.
Also had the necessary shot of Cathedral, just prior to the descent...
All the berms were solid and smooth with the exception of the berms on the descent of Cathedral. They were a little blown out and covered in some leaf litter which made them a little slippery in parts.
There were a few trees down, but luckily nothing on any of the downhills. Lots of little face slappers though. Usually mid air or on the landing of jumps, which made things arkward at times...
My camera was playing up, and the only footage I got was going through fern gully on track 2, which was really nice.
Also had the necessary shot of Cathedral, just prior to the descent...