A press release of sorts from my Coffs Downhill Facebook page:
Howdy folks, it's Dozer. The Mt Coramba downhill trail is closed. Actually, it's gone. A logging operation has moved in and so far the trail from the top jump to the wasteland is non existent. The loggers have cleared what was a logging trail from a long time ago and that's buried the trail so it's no more.
I've had some amazing help with the trail over the years. The Bromley's, Al at Ventoux Cycles, Sam Collins, Frank Hall, Mike Kennard, Emily Roberts; they've all been stand outs in keeping the trail and the race scene happening. I've totally enjoyed everyone's company on the trail and thank you for any effort you've offered, it's much appreciated and I'm stoked to offer what I can. I have handled some shit though and have come across many fuckwits from all walks of life but the good times and good people have made it worthwhile.
Will I rebuild the trail? Yeah, I think I will but that's a long project so stay tuned. I've been on another project all year long and the lack of rain this year has made it hard to make improvements on the downhill trail but hey, that doesn't really matter now does it!
I haven't received any notification from the Forestry telling me that the trail I've spent eleven years working on is being destroyed and that leaves a real bad taste in my mouth. I don't know how much more logging is going to be done but it's safe to assume the venue is out of action.
Thanks again folks, I hope you've enjoyed the show, I'll keep you posted on any developments and future projects that you can get involved with.
Update March 2015:
G'day, it's Dozer. The last communication you had from the local downhill scene in November last year was that the Mt Coramba venue had been logged and the trail demolished. This was all done without any notification to the permit holders (.....me) even though I'd submitted my intentions for events on that site for 2015 and beyond with some awesome projects planned.
A few days after the trail was destroyed, I severed all ties with the land managers and removed all permits as I have no intention of working with that company in the way it is currently staffed. That means you won't see any race events from me in the foreseeable future but there is good news..................
The Mt Coramba trail is back! Santa Claus did a great job of building a new line on the same terrain with the help of some very generous local elves and it's running again. There are a few parts that need some tidying up in the lower parts of the course but it's safe to say you'll be very happy with what has been created and you can enjoy it all year long for free. The shuttle road has been battered by running water but it's manageable.
I'd love to here from you if you plan to come and ride the trail again so hit the local guys up if you're in town.
Regards, Dozer.
Howdy folks, it's Dozer. The Mt Coramba downhill trail is closed. Actually, it's gone. A logging operation has moved in and so far the trail from the top jump to the wasteland is non existent. The loggers have cleared what was a logging trail from a long time ago and that's buried the trail so it's no more.
I've had some amazing help with the trail over the years. The Bromley's, Al at Ventoux Cycles, Sam Collins, Frank Hall, Mike Kennard, Emily Roberts; they've all been stand outs in keeping the trail and the race scene happening. I've totally enjoyed everyone's company on the trail and thank you for any effort you've offered, it's much appreciated and I'm stoked to offer what I can. I have handled some shit though and have come across many fuckwits from all walks of life but the good times and good people have made it worthwhile.
Will I rebuild the trail? Yeah, I think I will but that's a long project so stay tuned. I've been on another project all year long and the lack of rain this year has made it hard to make improvements on the downhill trail but hey, that doesn't really matter now does it!
I haven't received any notification from the Forestry telling me that the trail I've spent eleven years working on is being destroyed and that leaves a real bad taste in my mouth. I don't know how much more logging is going to be done but it's safe to assume the venue is out of action.
Thanks again folks, I hope you've enjoyed the show, I'll keep you posted on any developments and future projects that you can get involved with.
Update March 2015:
G'day, it's Dozer. The last communication you had from the local downhill scene in November last year was that the Mt Coramba venue had been logged and the trail demolished. This was all done without any notification to the permit holders (.....me) even though I'd submitted my intentions for events on that site for 2015 and beyond with some awesome projects planned.
A few days after the trail was destroyed, I severed all ties with the land managers and removed all permits as I have no intention of working with that company in the way it is currently staffed. That means you won't see any race events from me in the foreseeable future but there is good news..................
The Mt Coramba trail is back! Santa Claus did a great job of building a new line on the same terrain with the help of some very generous local elves and it's running again. There are a few parts that need some tidying up in the lower parts of the course but it's safe to say you'll be very happy with what has been created and you can enjoy it all year long for free. The shuttle road has been battered by running water but it's manageable.
I'd love to here from you if you plan to come and ride the trail again so hit the local guys up if you're in town.
Regards, Dozer.
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