Chuckie
Likes Bikes and Dirt
guys I have made contact with the local council regarding upgrading the small BMX pump track area on Sailors bay Rd in Northbridge
They were quite receptive and said they are happily engaged with riders at Castlecove (Muzzie & crew) and were willing to hear some suggestions on how to improve the Northbridge pump track area. as it is today, not many people use it in its current state which is basically a row of 5 mounds of dirt with a berm at the end
they have said that they are constantly clearing pallets and debris in the area, from what seems to be kids making jumps and bigger lips.
I suggested that they should make this area into a real pump track that loops and figure 8's with more berms, table tops and a rhythm section so riders of all levels can use, and wouldnt take too much work. Leave the DJ's for castlecove so dont want to Interfere with Dave's hardwork
any suggestions from anyone else in the area? please contribute if you know the area and see any potential at this site
Thanks
UPDATES Page 3!! need your support now
23/10/09
Guys met with the Parks and Reserves Co-ordinator from Willoughby Council this morning with Nicho and a few others
meeting was very positive and it looks like that it should be easy to do as this land has already been allocated for this type of use, could even happen quickly if we get enough support from the community
We are proposing that the whole track be bulldozed and start again. The existing main straight of the track will have a set of DJ style table tops (not doubles) sloped at a different height from left to right, for different degrees of difficulty based on riding skill and experience. everyone from Beginner to advanced , all ages can hone their skills without fear of gaps or injury. thse can also be linked up with te pump track...
The Bottom part of the track that has the large berm will be made into the Pump track Loop which can be hit in any direction which basically will figure 8. this will consist mainly of berms and 1 foot high rollers. the challenge will be to continue around the pump track without pedalling of course and using just technique and skill to build up your momentum. The skillful amongst us should be able to double some of the rollers
The idea is to make this facility a safe place available for people of all ages and skill levels, the expert riders can always hit Castlecove if they want big air!
attached is a rough draft of what we think it should look like, obviously we haven't measured it out yet but will give you a general idea of what we think it should look like...
pump track draft 1.pdf
we now need your support by emailing the council so we can show there is genuine community interest
If you could kindly email a brief letter with the following details it would be much appreciated
Name
Email address
Ph no
Stating that you have heard about the discussions around the redesign of this facility and that you support it, and if possible would be willing to lend a hand
reasons why you think this upgrade would be beneficial eg. I said that it means I dont have to travel as far if I feel like riding off road and my son would benefit greatly from riding this type of facility on his bicycle
Any other suggestions such as sheltered areas, BBQ area, water drinking facilities etc
Please forward these emails to
Adam.Cole@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au
please advise via this thread if you have sent an email in so we can keep track of numbers...
Please get your mates to chip in as well
Thanks
Aug 2010
"Good News, this is all approved and work will hopefullly commence Sept 28th, Volunteers required"
below is a listing of the days and volunteers so far
Tues 28th
1.Nicho
2.Chuckie
3.Leon (Seal PuP)
4.Dreggsy
5.Cuthbert (Dave Yonge)
6.Taibo
7.crank1979
8.Bellsy
9. Hamish (Five Miles Out)
Wed 29th
1.Nicho
2.Oli
3.daver (arvo)
4. Chris Southwood
5. dreggsy
6.taibo
7. Babau ?
8.Bellsy
Thurs 30th
1.Chuckie
2. Nicho
3. Oli
4.Daver
5.Woody (dragonwoody)
6. Chris Southwood
7.Dreggsy
8.Bellsy
Fri Oct 1st
1. Oli
2. Chuckie
3.5.Cuthbert (Dave Yonge)
4.Dreggsy
5.Babau?
6.Bellsy
7.Duncan (Unitec) ?
Sat Oct 2nd
1. Braddoh (M1black)
2.Chuckie
3.Woody
4.Jan F1234k
5.Garfield
6. Raddek (RaID)
7.Al (Nerfherder)
8.Matt (bikesarefun)
9.Lee (Leethal)
10.J@se
11.Nmag
12.Duncan (Unitec)
Sun Oct 3rd (test ride day so bring bikes and tools)- Test ride day!!!!
1.Chuckie
2.Garfield
3.Brad M1 black
Address is opp 395 Sailors Bay Rd Northbridge
4.Matt (bikesarefun)
5.Bellsy (?)
30/10/2010
here's a vid of the pump track section stage 1, and Chris Southwood was able to do 6 laps without one pedal, before his heart gave out
[video=youtube;WbnXJf8aOWw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbnXJf8aOWw[/video]
21/11/2010
Stage 2 with upgrades
[video=youtube;UWwRjAzh4R0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWwRjAzh4R0&feature=player_embedded[/video]
They were quite receptive and said they are happily engaged with riders at Castlecove (Muzzie & crew) and were willing to hear some suggestions on how to improve the Northbridge pump track area. as it is today, not many people use it in its current state which is basically a row of 5 mounds of dirt with a berm at the end
they have said that they are constantly clearing pallets and debris in the area, from what seems to be kids making jumps and bigger lips.
I suggested that they should make this area into a real pump track that loops and figure 8's with more berms, table tops and a rhythm section so riders of all levels can use, and wouldnt take too much work. Leave the DJ's for castlecove so dont want to Interfere with Dave's hardwork
any suggestions from anyone else in the area? please contribute if you know the area and see any potential at this site
Thanks
UPDATES Page 3!! need your support now
23/10/09
Guys met with the Parks and Reserves Co-ordinator from Willoughby Council this morning with Nicho and a few others
meeting was very positive and it looks like that it should be easy to do as this land has already been allocated for this type of use, could even happen quickly if we get enough support from the community
We are proposing that the whole track be bulldozed and start again. The existing main straight of the track will have a set of DJ style table tops (not doubles) sloped at a different height from left to right, for different degrees of difficulty based on riding skill and experience. everyone from Beginner to advanced , all ages can hone their skills without fear of gaps or injury. thse can also be linked up with te pump track...
The Bottom part of the track that has the large berm will be made into the Pump track Loop which can be hit in any direction which basically will figure 8. this will consist mainly of berms and 1 foot high rollers. the challenge will be to continue around the pump track without pedalling of course and using just technique and skill to build up your momentum. The skillful amongst us should be able to double some of the rollers
The idea is to make this facility a safe place available for people of all ages and skill levels, the expert riders can always hit Castlecove if they want big air!
attached is a rough draft of what we think it should look like, obviously we haven't measured it out yet but will give you a general idea of what we think it should look like...
pump track draft 1.pdf
we now need your support by emailing the council so we can show there is genuine community interest
If you could kindly email a brief letter with the following details it would be much appreciated
Name
Email address
Ph no
Stating that you have heard about the discussions around the redesign of this facility and that you support it, and if possible would be willing to lend a hand
reasons why you think this upgrade would be beneficial eg. I said that it means I dont have to travel as far if I feel like riding off road and my son would benefit greatly from riding this type of facility on his bicycle
Any other suggestions such as sheltered areas, BBQ area, water drinking facilities etc
Please forward these emails to
Adam.Cole@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au
please advise via this thread if you have sent an email in so we can keep track of numbers...
Please get your mates to chip in as well
Thanks
Aug 2010
"Good News, this is all approved and work will hopefullly commence Sept 28th, Volunteers required"
below is a listing of the days and volunteers so far
Tues 28th
1.Nicho
2.Chuckie
3.Leon (Seal PuP)
4.Dreggsy
5.Cuthbert (Dave Yonge)
6.Taibo
7.crank1979
8.Bellsy
9. Hamish (Five Miles Out)
Wed 29th
1.Nicho
2.Oli
3.daver (arvo)
4. Chris Southwood
5. dreggsy
6.taibo
7. Babau ?
8.Bellsy
Thurs 30th
1.Chuckie
2. Nicho
3. Oli
4.Daver
5.Woody (dragonwoody)
6. Chris Southwood
7.Dreggsy
8.Bellsy
Fri Oct 1st
1. Oli
2. Chuckie
3.5.Cuthbert (Dave Yonge)
4.Dreggsy
5.Babau?
6.Bellsy
7.Duncan (Unitec) ?
Sat Oct 2nd
1. Braddoh (M1black)
2.Chuckie
3.Woody
4.Jan F1234k
5.Garfield
6. Raddek (RaID)
7.Al (Nerfherder)
8.Matt (bikesarefun)
9.Lee (Leethal)
10.J@se
11.Nmag
12.Duncan (Unitec)
Sun Oct 3rd (test ride day so bring bikes and tools)- Test ride day!!!!
1.Chuckie
2.Garfield
3.Brad M1 black
Address is opp 395 Sailors Bay Rd Northbridge
4.Matt (bikesarefun)
5.Bellsy (?)
30/10/2010
here's a vid of the pump track section stage 1, and Chris Southwood was able to do 6 laps without one pedal, before his heart gave out
[video=youtube;WbnXJf8aOWw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbnXJf8aOWw[/video]
21/11/2010
Stage 2 with upgrades
[video=youtube;UWwRjAzh4R0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWwRjAzh4R0&feature=player_embedded[/video]
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