Should be fun - and a couple of changes from the initial work plan. I have to say that the level of attention and enthusiasm from Parks staff is just fantastic and ever evolving. Most here will be surprised at how many ride.
Great day on Saturday guys and everyone went away pleased with not only the work done, but also the relationships made and strengthened. A great mix of muscle, experience and a whole heap of enthusiasm. Rangers Jodie and Warren from Parks were terrific and so very keen to be involved. Faye, the new Chief Ranger for the area popped over late morning and was positive and pleased - even after Cullen used all of his 29 inches of front end washout to bathe Faye in dust.
Great turnout. Hoping for 12 and had 18 on the day.
Volunteer forms and a safety chat before heading up for trail work.
Straight into it with repairs to the trail.
Rock armouring a small section to protect an exposed tree root.
Laying out new trail.
Cullen had his bike so he got to be the first to ride and check for the right 29" flow.
Once the trail position was set, it was all go.
It wasn't just mountain bikers who put in. Ben Ashkettle (blue top, curly blond hair) is a world class long distance athlete who trains in the area. He's out there almost daily so when you see him say g'day. Keep an eye out for Ben in the next Olympic and Commonwealth games.
So, a great day and we all have reason to be proud and excited with what lays ahead.
All that aside, Parks is supporting the Pedal for Parkinsons enduro
www.pedal4parkinsonsmtb.org on March 29th and none of this would be happening right now if it wasn't for this event. It is important to all of us here who ride Candlebark trails to make sure that the event is a success. Plenty of eyes on this race so go ahead and enter as an individual or a team. Not only is it a terrific and important cause, it is in our best interest for the long term good of our trails.
Next trail session March 21st. Details to follow closer to the day.
Again, thank you to everyone who participated - particularly those from
P4P,
Parks and
Yarra Trails who have been working hard behind the scenes to make it all happen. Champions.