What has happened and what is planned for closure is outrageous, disrespectful treachery. QPWS has apparently declared war on MTB in Nerang. The plan to close not only Wimps and Norco Flow, but Vertigo, Never Ending Story, Pandora, Avatar, Super Loop, GGs, Lost World, Terminator, Hateful 8, 911, Netti and about a third of Baileys has commenced.
Apparently Megan Scanlon, the local member has been able to put a temporary hold on this cluster #u*k, but considering the bloody minded destruction of Norco and Wimps, it is hard to feel confident. Thanks QPWS; for years we helped you look after assets that are loved by exponentially increasing numbers of riders, raised Nerang's reputation so it could host national and international sporting events and watched it become a place that provides a physical outlet for a massive population of active people, including plenty with no respect for this sort of slap in the face.
What do you reckon will happen happen when you close the only dedicated DH trails and leave riders sitting on DH bikes with no trail to ride? What about XC trails that have been enjoyed for 15-20 years? They have pushed a snowball down the avalanche slope and it is going to crash onto the QPWS hut at the bottom with illegal, garbage, environmentally unsound trails multiplying through the park. Not only that, but you can bet Gold Coast City Council land is also under threat if the rats are chased from the Nerang trail system.
Shame on you QPWS! We all need to stand up for Nerang and save it. Please join the FB group Flow-Rider posted above.