Boom King
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Warburton trail updates
- Thread starter Nautonier
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Nautonier
Eats Squid
Good idea, might do that if Bunnings is open early enough.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Good turnout today and we got heaps done on Top Track. Lots of scrub cutting and raking as well as fixing up some jumps. A fair section of the track is looking absolutely mint! Don't think I've ever ridden it when it's been so nicely trimmed and free of debris. You can actually see what's ahead in the entire middle section.I'm busy today but I'll be out there tomorrow.
Give us an update on what got done today whenever you're able!
Apparently Delwp are chomping at the bit to sign off on the trails and get them officially open (signage and everything), so all we're waiting on to have these awesome tracks up and running is the completion of the trail work. If you've ridden Warby and know how awesome it can be, get on board and make it happen!
Ezkaton
Eats Squid
Only 5 of us out there today, and it was cut short around lunch as Mat had to go.
Today we made the entrance to Warpij a little nicer and rerouted some track after the entrance while Mat and another packed a bunch of rocks into about 1.5m of trail before dropping off about 1-2ft back onto dirt before the first berm on Warpij. So like a super-mini rock garden/roller/ramp into a drop off.
Then we went back onto Pinhead (Top Track) and walked down to where you guys worked yesterday, through the mid section. It looks great through there. So clean, and great visibility.
Nice work!
We then walked back up and widened/re-routed some track slightly, chopped away some bushy crap on the sides, smoothed some bits out, created water runs and some new berms.
The tracks are almost done now, the top section of Pinhead needs a good raking/clearing, the end section I'm unsure on, then signage I guess!
Shit is looking good out there. Can't wait to get rubber back on the dirt!
Today we made the entrance to Warpij a little nicer and rerouted some track after the entrance while Mat and another packed a bunch of rocks into about 1.5m of trail before dropping off about 1-2ft back onto dirt before the first berm on Warpij. So like a super-mini rock garden/roller/ramp into a drop off.
Then we went back onto Pinhead (Top Track) and walked down to where you guys worked yesterday, through the mid section. It looks great through there. So clean, and great visibility.
Nice work!
We then walked back up and widened/re-routed some track slightly, chopped away some bushy crap on the sides, smoothed some bits out, created water runs and some new berms.
The tracks are almost done now, the top section of Pinhead needs a good raking/clearing, the end section I'm unsure on, then signage I guess!
Shit is looking good out there. Can't wait to get rubber back on the dirt!
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Ah that was you Ezkatron, I was out there today as well. Yeah, trail is definitely coming together - lots done over the weekend.
frug
Likes Bikes
********* Trail Maintenance Day *********
******** MTB Trail Maintenance this Weekend ******
The third and final in this series of Mount Bride Trail Maintenance weekends is on THIS weekend.
Lunch will be provided Sunday by the very kind ladies at Cog Bike Cafe.
We need all hands on deck for this final weekend (in this series), to finish off trail clearing and feature building so we can get these trails open to ride....and we all want to ride!!!
There are 1614 people that like this page, so why not be more than a "Keyboard Hero" and get those hands dirty!!
I cannot stress how important it is for people to lend a hand!!
You all want to ride out here, so why not really show your support! Huge thanks to the guys that have given up their weekend days to lend a hand!
More details here: https://www.facebook.com/yrmtb/posts/1300758076625155
Weather looks the goods, so get involved!!
See ya'll there!
Doug
YRMTB Secretary.
******** MTB Trail Maintenance this Weekend ******
The third and final in this series of Mount Bride Trail Maintenance weekends is on THIS weekend.
Lunch will be provided Sunday by the very kind ladies at Cog Bike Cafe.
We need all hands on deck for this final weekend (in this series), to finish off trail clearing and feature building so we can get these trails open to ride....and we all want to ride!!!
There are 1614 people that like this page, so why not be more than a "Keyboard Hero" and get those hands dirty!!
I cannot stress how important it is for people to lend a hand!!
You all want to ride out here, so why not really show your support! Huge thanks to the guys that have given up their weekend days to lend a hand!
More details here: https://www.facebook.com/yrmtb/posts/1300758076625155
Weather looks the goods, so get involved!!
See ya'll there!
Doug
YRMTB Secretary.
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Couldn't make it today, but heading out tomorrow. For all of you who ride these trails, here's your chance to put in some effort to get them back in the mix! If we don't get enough people, it might not happen by the end of the year, which would be a tragedy considering that the powers that be are ready to sign off and make them 100% legal. Get on it!
Nautonier
Eats Squid
Great turnout, got heaps done. Sounds like turnout was good on Sat as well, so it's nearly there! Looking good for opening by the end of the year, but might need another couple of build days. I'm going to head out during some weekdays and fix up the jumps on the very top section and give it a raking.
hungrytiger
Likes Dirt
Heading up to warburton soon on a family camping trip. What's rideable at the moment? I've ridden mindcrusher a couple of years ago, but thats about it. Not really interested in any of the full on downhill stuff unless it has plenty of b lines
Any help appreciated!
Any help appreciated!
Nautonier
Eats Squid
I'd conservatively say that Mind Crusher (aka Hey Hey My My) is the only option at the moment. Whilst the other 2 trails in question are almost complete, Matt V recently suffered an injury while riding, so probably won't be in a position to get things happening as quickly as originally planned. I'm going to try and get up there and finish off the work on top track myself, but it's not a good idea to ride it (and jumps track) until it's been officially sign posted and signed off. Not really tracks to ride unless you like more DH-style tracks and/or jumps.Heading up to warburton soon on a family camping trip. What's rideable at the moment? I've ridden mindcrusher a couple of years ago, but thats about it. Not really interested in any of the full on downhill stuff unless it has plenty of b lines
Any help appreciated!
hungrytiger
Likes Dirt
OK thanks ... O'Shanassy aqueduct it is...
r0cketsurge0n
Cannon Fodder
Why is there so little information available about the Warby MTB trails? There's a facebook page, a website and plenty of other references but there's nothing that tells me to come and ride Warby. Or am I imagining this?
Boom King
downloaded a pic of moorey's bruised arse
Because it's in the process of becoming legit, nothing is officially open yet AFAIK.
frug
Likes Bikes
********* February Trail Maintenance Day *********
Hi all.
The next trail maintenance day is on the first weekend in Feb.
Face Book Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/206970626442505/
I know I've said it before, but this weekend should see the last weekend of constructing Hey Hey My My, before it is opened.
Day 1. (Saturday 2nd Feb)
Time: 9:30am
Place: Cnr Crusher Track and Old Warburton Road, Wesburn.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/SZpNDhJ2bf92
With only one section of trail to finish, the light is getting brighter!
We've got to bentch out the final section of the desent and that's about it.
With a good showing, this trail will be finished and we can work on getting it officially opened!
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Day 2 (Sunday 3rd Feb)
Time:9:30am
Place: Cnr Crusher Track and Old Warburton Road, Wesburn.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/SZpNDhJ2bf92
With any luck Hey Hey My My will be finished and we can work on the other 2 trails. Show up here and we'll go from there.
Non-YRMTB members are more than welcome!!
You don't have to be out for the whole day, even if you can spare a few hours, that's a great help!!
Bring: Shovels, nail rakes, mattocks, picks, chain saw (with qualifications), Personal Protection Equipment, Rake Hoes, FOOD and WATER. YRMTB will supply PPE if you don't have any.
These trails are the most unique trails around and will satisfy any mountain bikers apatite for adrenaline!
The last maintenance day turnout was amazing and we'll need those similar numbers to get this trail ticked off by DELWP so everyone can have a Summer of awesome LEGAL mountain biking here in Warburton!!
Really hope to see you all there!!
Doug
YRMTB Secretary
Hi all.
The next trail maintenance day is on the first weekend in Feb.
Face Book Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/206970626442505/
I know I've said it before, but this weekend should see the last weekend of constructing Hey Hey My My, before it is opened.
Day 1. (Saturday 2nd Feb)
Time: 9:30am
Place: Cnr Crusher Track and Old Warburton Road, Wesburn.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/SZpNDhJ2bf92
With only one section of trail to finish, the light is getting brighter!
We've got to bentch out the final section of the desent and that's about it.
With a good showing, this trail will be finished and we can work on getting it officially opened!
------------------------------------------------------------------
Day 2 (Sunday 3rd Feb)
Time:9:30am
Place: Cnr Crusher Track and Old Warburton Road, Wesburn.
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/SZpNDhJ2bf92
With any luck Hey Hey My My will be finished and we can work on the other 2 trails. Show up here and we'll go from there.
Non-YRMTB members are more than welcome!!
You don't have to be out for the whole day, even if you can spare a few hours, that's a great help!!
Bring: Shovels, nail rakes, mattocks, picks, chain saw (with qualifications), Personal Protection Equipment, Rake Hoes, FOOD and WATER. YRMTB will supply PPE if you don't have any.
These trails are the most unique trails around and will satisfy any mountain bikers apatite for adrenaline!
The last maintenance day turnout was amazing and we'll need those similar numbers to get this trail ticked off by DELWP so everyone can have a Summer of awesome LEGAL mountain biking here in Warburton!!
Really hope to see you all there!!
Doug
YRMTB Secretary
gillyske
Likes Dirt
https://www.rideyarraranges.com.au/...KZbisaSpgPNBVA8SMtuq-vOtvH5_aV9OPHRfZtj5XJ8xU
It feels like the Warburton MTB destination project is dead in the water? I was really looking forward to this as I never got to experience the trails over that way before they all got closed down.
Guess I can still go ride Hey Hey My My.
It feels like the Warburton MTB destination project is dead in the water? I was really looking forward to this as I never got to experience the trails over that way before they all got closed down.
Guess I can still go ride Hey Hey My My.
link1896
Mr Greenfield
I deal with shires a fair bit for community cinemas. Last week three different shires told me the vic state government is calling weekly asking for projects to fund, that they are desperate to spend money and get press releases out for some good news. The Dandenong Ranges Shire, from the outside looking in, seems keen. Don't loose hope. A shire has a much better voice in these matters then any community/special interest group ever will. Sure there is a lot about shire's I don't like, but many I deal with are pretty good.
I have some lovely behind closed doors conversations with shires about how fucked up the volunteer groups are. A shire is a great intermediary between the volunteers/special interest group and state gov as it provides a filter and a realistic approach with religious dogma removed.
The shire will no doubt understand how many visitors a Derby like destination on the mainland will attract.
I have some lovely behind closed doors conversations with shires about how fucked up the volunteer groups are. A shire is a great intermediary between the volunteers/special interest group and state gov as it provides a filter and a realistic approach with religious dogma removed.
The shire will no doubt understand how many visitors a Derby like destination on the mainland will attract.