jimmy seaton
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does any one no when stromlo will be open to public or is there any days to practice before the corc round this august
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WynterPlace
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The CORC site usually has all the updates you'll need.
http://corc.asn.au/trails/stromlo.asp
The Stromlo park has been open to the public for quite a while now, not sure if the DH course is always open, I know when I was there it was closed for work, but that was in March, so i'd imagine that'd be done by now.
http://corc.asn.au/trails/stromlo.asp
The Stromlo park has been open to the public for quite a while now, not sure if the DH course is always open, I know when I was there it was closed for work, but that was in March, so i'd imagine that'd be done by now.
astroboy
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I will be getting confirmation of the planned opening date for the DH track today from the Park managers. Glen and the boys were waiting on some final materials to complete the approach and exit to the bridge crossing.
DHD is correct - it will be screamed from the rooftops when confirmed.
Astro
jimmy seaton
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thats guys i was just wondering due to i need to practice on my hardtail for race day
Stack Shack
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Im going to have my first race at stromlo. i will be racing a 03 kona stuff hardtail. Is there anything that i should bring. And what kind of track is it?(lots of rock gardens, big jumps/drops)
jimmy seaton
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lochy u should come with me and im going to have a look at what
lines to take and stuff so i dont need to on race day ill prob a couple of days before race day
lines to take and stuff so i dont need to on race day ill prob a couple of days before race day
astroboy
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Update on Stromlo DH Track
OK then, finally got a spare moment to get onto the Park Managers about the status of the Stromlo DH track. As most of you have already heard Glen (and I) were so confident of a grand opening the weekend just gone that Glen jumped the starter gun and put out the word in the latest issue of Revo. Unfortunately there was yet ANOTHER delay, this time thanks to a problem sourcing an appropriate rubber floor covering for the DH bridge. It's needed to keep the sound down, but primarily to stop riders slipping in the tunnel.
The good news is that my discussions with park managers today proved very fruitfull. In short, they agreed that as long as we can make sure it's not slippery when wet sans rubber base then it should be all good to go shortly thereafter. So Glen is going to do some last minute grip testing tomorrow thanks to a bucket of water and a test ride (very technical stuff, I know). If all is OK then fingers crossed for a weekend opening. We will likely need to close it temporarily sometime later on to install the rubber when it is delivered but it will be done during the week and should be quick.
Astro
OK then, finally got a spare moment to get onto the Park Managers about the status of the Stromlo DH track. As most of you have already heard Glen (and I) were so confident of a grand opening the weekend just gone that Glen jumped the starter gun and put out the word in the latest issue of Revo. Unfortunately there was yet ANOTHER delay, this time thanks to a problem sourcing an appropriate rubber floor covering for the DH bridge. It's needed to keep the sound down, but primarily to stop riders slipping in the tunnel.
The good news is that my discussions with park managers today proved very fruitfull. In short, they agreed that as long as we can make sure it's not slippery when wet sans rubber base then it should be all good to go shortly thereafter. So Glen is going to do some last minute grip testing tomorrow thanks to a bucket of water and a test ride (very technical stuff, I know). If all is OK then fingers crossed for a weekend opening. We will likely need to close it temporarily sometime later on to install the rubber when it is delivered but it will be done during the week and should be quick.
Astro
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thanks that was a lot of help
FR Drew
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Stromlo DH Track Officially Open to Public from NEXT Weekend (18-19 August)
Stromlo DH Track Officially Open to Public from NEXT Weekend (18-19 August)
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 on the corc website
It’s been a long time coming (just under 7 months in fact) but NEXT weekend 18-19 August will see the official opening of the Mt Stromlo Championship Downhill Track (the one down the Eastern side). There is still the formal handover to do but the club has been assured all these will be taken care of by close of business next Friday.
A cautionary warning note to those not having ridden it before, or those who last rode it at the nationals/last club round - be sure to take it easy on your first run. Glen Jacobs and his guys have made some changes to sections of the course to make it faster so some bits won’t be familiar.
Enjoy.
Reece
CORC Trails Team
Stromlo DH Track Officially Open to Public from NEXT Weekend (18-19 August)
Posted: Thursday, August 09, 2007 on the corc website
It’s been a long time coming (just under 7 months in fact) but NEXT weekend 18-19 August will see the official opening of the Mt Stromlo Championship Downhill Track (the one down the Eastern side). There is still the formal handover to do but the club has been assured all these will be taken care of by close of business next Friday.
A cautionary warning note to those not having ridden it before, or those who last rode it at the nationals/last club round - be sure to take it easy on your first run. Glen Jacobs and his guys have made some changes to sections of the course to make it faster so some bits won’t be familiar.
Enjoy.
Reece
CORC Trails Team
astroboy
CORC Trails team
It's now officially official
The official DH track opening notice:
http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au/news/index.html
Nuthin' can stop us now
The official DH track opening notice:
http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au/news/index.html
Nuthin' can stop us now