Mapleton Sept 2022
Ride Report Mapleton Sept 2022 A magic spring day with 35 riders gathering at the Lillyponds park in Mapleton with blue skies and cool temperatures……Can’t quite understand why people would want to ride up steep hills in the dirt, dodge mudpuddles, sweat, be impaled by sticks, ride deep ruts, eat mud and avoid large rocks at speeds beyond self-preservation!!!.. well let me tell you brothers and sisters there was no bludging on the blind side here today… This is serious Stuff. The masses split into equal numbers with a common goal to sit upon the sacred rocks of Oakey creek lookout. Toby’s team hit the single tracks early showing new riders the rainforest maze of Mapleton followed by open fire trails leading out to the endless views over Gheerulla and Mary valley. Team 2 headed directly downhill in a jump frenzy to Kureelpa falls viewing the rocky chasm then muscled their way back to the day use area. Hitting the super fun and...