Yarra Trails regulars
- Thread starter gorillasalid
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There are a couple of really good tracks around studley park. I've been riding around there a bit lately and can't believe how much fun you can have 5kms from the city.
The foot traffic/dog walkers are the biggest issue. They are everywhere outside business hours...
I never would have expected there to be dirt trails under the eastern. It feels like the middle of nowhere, but there is constant traffic noise. It is quite odd.
The foot traffic/dog walkers are the biggest issue. They are everywhere outside business hours...
I never would have expected there to be dirt trails under the eastern. It feels like the middle of nowhere, but there is constant traffic noise. It is quite odd.
A week makes a difference - made it through the nasty bit between heidelberg and templestowe on the roadie yesterday. Didn't mean to go that way, but tried to sneak around the wetland bit and ended up on the singletrack.
There are some serious ruts in there, but the worst of the mud is gone
There are some serious ruts in there, but the worst of the mud is gone
Balance
Squid
I am almost a definate for this week!! Yay
gcouyant
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That's funny....almost definite..... Or is it ....definite almost.....? You obviously survived Buxton. Much wet clay there?I am almost a definate for this week!! Yay
Might go for a spin this evening. The legs are a bit sore from yesterday and a gentle spin will be good. You're always welcome N.
Not sure about Wed evening this week because of an important dinner I need to attend. If not Wednesday, then Thursday.
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Squid
That's funny....almost definite..... Or is it ....definite almost.....? You obviously survived Buxton. Much wet clay there?QUOTE]
Buxton was slippery but awesome! Can't wait to get back there
Tonight's out, count me in for Thursday night!
N
I don't think so - i can't recall speaking to anyone, and i was out yesterday morning.
Chris, i'll come tomorrow if it is happening. Where do you want to go to/from?
gcouyant
Farkin Advertiser
Okay.... A couple of guys on road bikes asked for directions near the tennis club. We suggested that they "take the left trail" but we think they took the right (or the other left.....) into the MTB tracks.
If it's sunny, I avoid the tracks in the mornings. It's too busy with walkers and families enjoying the day.
I was alone, just fighting the headwind between the city and eltham. There were lots of kids doing stupid things on the main trail, and my accidental excursion down the singletrack turned out to be a good move.
Had a brilliant afternoon on friday around westerfolds, the loop and the bit past the orchard. Conditions were pretty close to perfect and plenty were out having fun. Is the owner of the white giant 29er who said hi on here?
Had a brilliant afternoon on friday around westerfolds, the loop and the bit past the orchard. Conditions were pretty close to perfect and plenty were out having fun. Is the owner of the white giant 29er who said hi on here?
mtb101
Likes Bikes and Dirt
I was out on the loop on Sunday afternoon, testing to see how the new bike felt around the loop. Did 1 hard lap and an easy one, I have a bit of a cold, but still got out as planned even if it was only 10k. Noticed on the descent (about a k in I think) there's a giant hole opening up in middle of track. Next time I'm out there I am going to fill it, if someone doesn't sooner.
I'm up for lending a hand to this cause. It'd be nice to have an area with a little less traffic.... I've always wanted to try my hand at being one of those cool trail building guys.
Was that you on friday afternoon? I was sitting on the side of the track in the sun sending a couple of emails and having a drink. Someone came past, asked if i was ok and seemed to be loving their new bike!
It is the perfect spot out there too. Who created the existing loop? I remember when that park was opened, so i'm guessing it was since then