Promisedland — Toogoom 5-6/9/2020

As they say it’s all about the Journey, what a turnout !!! 25 Bushrangers travelled North… destination… Promisedland MTB tracks. Ok let’s get this straight from the start!! in Australia we have Tracks in other countries they have trails BIG Difference Ha ha .

In the middle of what seems like nowhere (Promisedland) west of Cordalba there is these fantastic formed single tracks that weave through a mix of gullies, ridges, trees, rocks and shady vegetation. Absolutely sweet and draws you in for more ….

Riders seeded into two suitably skilled groups lead out by professional ride leaders Mik-e and Toby not-e. Elbows out, droppers down the Speed demons set out at a tyre bulging pace taking traction to the limit on loose shale corners, braking hard before putting the pedal down to keep up with the Lithium Junkies (Batteries) bit like chasing a lure on a greyhound track, Great fun for everyone with big smiles all round at the rest points.

New members and more sane beings enjoyed the burmed up down hills of “Pin and Grin” more than most. Creativity was rife in track names Skull, Lost, Dingo, Drifty bars, cow bones etc. With 32km and 22km ridden for the morning journey and weather warming groups gathered for refueling at the shelter.

Fresh as a wilting daisy we set off again into the more easterly section to start summer acclimatization process, temps warming up meant our pace slowed to a trickle after 12km so we all headed back to cooler climes of the sleepy town of Burrum heads for a fantastic evening BBQ catered for by our own professional Chefs, in the best set up at the back of the Pub, Hugh fire pit, music and musings. Thanks Rob for venue selection..

Morning regroup at Toogoom Mtb Hub for a true old-style MTB adventure started at the Pimple tracks 1-11 before the real fun stuff begins.

Not for the faint hearted but out the back of Toogoom is absolutely sensational in diversity with gravel up hills to whoopy rollercoaster G out Gullies, Gnarly and more, Sketchy… to outright guess which way the next corner is going. Our trusty “Local” guide is the key to success. Thanks Mikee and Claire (Miss Nextie) for sharing the wanderlust (dust) and smiles on the dials tracks.

Sensational riding from everyone on the techy TRACKS Bloody Marvellous effort and friendly folk….