Mt Buller - All you need to know
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indica
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It'd be cool.
When I was there last year, there were two spaz girls with a guide and all hired stuff, going very slow but having a giggle.
Abom is fine, bumpy, but rideable by anyone .
Hear hear!!!!!!!
zstreetco
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Well just got home n showered from buller.....verdict.....awesome! hadn't been in 2 years i think and it was still awesome....fair dusty and a bit loose in some spots but nice nonetheless....not much has changed but still good
Should be a good summer of Buller riding
Should be a good summer of Buller riding
Z100
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I have booked here:
http://www.avalanchealpinelodge.com.au/
Good prices, plus a pub so can't really go wrong!
Try this for other places:
http://www.ski.com.au/directory/australia/vic/buller/accommodation/index.html
DownhillerDeano
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great posts and usefull info throughout this thread, it alone have tempted me to go, but being a 'bulla virgin, thers some things that needs clarifying...I can't find spurs accom. (edit: what he said ^^)on the Mt. Bulla website? Has it changed overship and as a result name change?
And this "Mt. Stirling" that was spoken about in here as a long free flowing descent...is this a so named track at bulla, or was it just in reference to possible tracks AT mount stirling?
How long is the drive to Bulla from Melbourne? I did the trip to Hotham and Falls during the ski season, however I know Bulla would be closer, just to help with planning
And this "Mt. Stirling" that was spoken about in here as a long free flowing descent...is this a so named track at bulla, or was it just in reference to possible tracks AT mount stirling?
How long is the drive to Bulla from Melbourne? I did the trip to Hotham and Falls during the ski season, however I know Bulla would be closer, just to help with planning
2.5hrs from the Nth Suburbs.How long is the drive to Bulla from Melbourne? I did the trip to Hotham and Falls during the ski season, however I know Bulla would be closer, just to help with planning
Not sure that Spurs has a website.great posts and usefull info throughout this thread, it alone have tempted me to go, but being a 'bulla virgin, thers some things that needs clarifying...I can't find spurs accom. (edit: what he said ^^)on the Mt. Bulla website? Has it changed overship and as a result name change?
And this "Mt. Stirling" that was spoken about in here as a long free flowing descent...is this a so named track at bulla, or was it just in reference to possible tracks AT mount stirling?
How long is the drive to Bulla from Melbourne? I did the trip to Hotham and Falls during the ski season, however I know Bulla would be closer, just to help with planning
Mt. Stirling is seperate mountain to Buller which is next to it.
3 hours from eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Sorry couldnt answer all yours questions but hope that helps
My father, brother and I rode Abom fine and we are all beginner downhillers (my dad is 49 and hasn't ridden a bike in uhh... ages
) was good fun infact my brother was more afraid of the chairlift then riding the trails haha. By the way I recommend the local bike shop in town they do great guided tours and bike hires aswell they hire out GT DHis and the tour helped us out alot.Well worth the trip its great riding up there
DownhillerDeano
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Thanks, and thanks to you too wake jake!
Still tossing up whether to do one wend trip or get a season pass and go for a few weekends! Cant wait!!!!
How many runs can one get in going flat stick 10-4 whilst the lifts run with mininmal lunch
?
Wisey
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If you're fit and can ride well 20+. 14 - 16 is a pretty solid normal day on the bike and I've ridden with people that couldn't push out more than 10...How many runs can one get in going flat stick 10-4 whilst the lifts run with mininmal lunch
andy73
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Depends how fit you are but also whether you ride more Abom or International. Abom is super full of braking bumps and is so tough on the hands. That track wears you down more...How many runs can one get in going flat stick 10-4 whilst the lifts run with mininmal lunch
Z100
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I will second that, spent the Saturday riding Abom last weekend and it really does put a fair amount of strain on the hands. Great fun still!
---Matt---
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Does this still mean there's no riding on the mountain this weekend?
Heppla
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You can still go up and ride this weekend but friday and saturday will be very busy in and around the village. Sunday should be fine.
Cheers, Isaac.
andy73
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Good, one thing with Buller is that it can be pretty dead once you finish riding. Nice to be around with a bit of atmosphere.
I Can't believe this Thread is still going strong.
It prob needs a good update...Jack Jack Attack...
Many of you may already know that Mt Buller is coming up on the 30th, 31st Jan and 1st of Feb 2009. It is shaping up to be one of the biggest races on the race calendar, and there are some rumours that a couple of the biggest names are going to be there to show everyone how to ride Buller Fast.
This year the Downhill and XC will be running over the weekend, the XC incorporating some of Glen Jacobs (Bike track building extraordinaire) tracks, with flowing single tracks, fire road climbs and some of the best and freshest tracks in Australia. Whilst the DH, the Beloved International is ripe and ready for Racing.
Remember the race week will be open to riding too, with Chairlift tickets available at a cheaper price for the Race Week, get up there and have a punt, see how you go and decide if your going to race: Remember, racing is just riding with a time, there is no pressure from anyone at any National to push the limits, you just do what you can do and be courteous on the Track to those both Faster and slower than you.
Check out the latest information about Buller at http://mtbuller.com.au/summer/month_event_full.aspx?EventId=4699
Get in more riding than is healthy in the most beautiful and exciting race venue in Australia.
Don't forget to take your camera and get a photo with a couple of the best riders in the world.
Peace out
Ash
http://yarravalleycycle.com
It prob needs a good update...Jack Jack Attack...
Many of you may already know that Mt Buller is coming up on the 30th, 31st Jan and 1st of Feb 2009. It is shaping up to be one of the biggest races on the race calendar, and there are some rumours that a couple of the biggest names are going to be there to show everyone how to ride Buller Fast.
This year the Downhill and XC will be running over the weekend, the XC incorporating some of Glen Jacobs (Bike track building extraordinaire) tracks, with flowing single tracks, fire road climbs and some of the best and freshest tracks in Australia. Whilst the DH, the Beloved International is ripe and ready for Racing.
Remember the race week will be open to riding too, with Chairlift tickets available at a cheaper price for the Race Week, get up there and have a punt, see how you go and decide if your going to race: Remember, racing is just riding with a time, there is no pressure from anyone at any National to push the limits, you just do what you can do and be courteous on the Track to those both Faster and slower than you.
Check out the latest information about Buller at http://mtbuller.com.au/summer/month_event_full.aspx?EventId=4699
Get in more riding than is healthy in the most beautiful and exciting race venue in Australia.
Don't forget to take your camera and get a photo with a couple of the best riders in the world.
Peace out
Ash
http://yarravalleycycle.com