[caption id="attachment_6777" align="alignright" width="225"] Back Burning is happening near the transmission towers[/caption] FYI folks! Just heard from Ranger Eugene that QPWS is burning around the transmission towers at Parklands tomorrow (Wed 18/07/2018). Radar Hill road will be shut from the top (towers) right down to the bitumen at the bottom (highway side)....
Yarra Ranges Council along with Parks Victoria, Dept. Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Melbourne Water, and Vic Roads are seeking input on their upcoming Warbuton Mountain Bike project. The project will be building a trail network within the Yarra Valley which is 90km east of the Melbourne CBD. Warburton is set to become one of Australia's premier mountain bike destinations with planning well underway for approximately 160 kilometres of trail in the surrounding area. The project is now at the Master Planning stage which includes a detailed assessment of potential alignments and impact assessments. Consultation with adjacent land owners has been conducted during May and June. The public are invited to contribute to this project by providing input into the trail alignment, the mix of trail grading and supporting facilities and services. This project is being coordinated by a partnership comprising of Yarra Ranges Council, Parks Victoria, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Melbourne Water and Vic Roads. You can find their...
Hi Folks, [caption id="attachment_6765" align="alignright" width="300"] The Fraser Coast lads came down and did well...
It's ON!! [caption id="attachment_6745" align="alignright" width="212"] Put your racing legs on![/caption] We've had a last minute rush of participants sign-on so everything is going ahead as planned! It's going to be a good day with a good amount of riders, good weather and good beer (Paul also has a fire drum ready to go to keep us warm). Times Check-in opens at 7.30am. We will be there ready to sign you in and hand out the number plates so come out early to have a practice lap and get your bearings. Race 1 (1hr) - starts at 8.30am Race 2 (2hr) - starts at 10am-ish Prizes and beer - 12 noon-ish (once the 2nd race has finished) Food and drinks We are putting on a free sausage sizzle and will have water and soft-drinks available. Trish might be baking some delicious sugar-coma causing cakes or slices too! There will be beers from Brouhaha Brewery available for a gold coin donation after the races. [caption id="attachment_6754" align="alignright" width="209"]...
[caption id="attachment_6745" align="alignright" width="212"] Put your racing legs on![/caption] OK Folks! We've picked a new date and made a few changes. First race is a 1-hour endurance race for people wanting to give racing a try for the first time. Open to all (ages 12+). It will be an MTBA "Come 'n' Try" event so all racers get free race insurance! Second race is a harder 2-hour endurance race. Rider who gets the most laps in the 2 hours wins! MTBA Race membership (or day licence) is necessary. We've removed the e-bike race altogether. We'll gauge interest and look into a dedicated race for them later. Here are the details We are having a charity race day at Paul's Place on Sunday 15/07/2018 to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland. Cost: $30.00 for the day (plus MTBA race day license if required) Where: Paul's Place (32 Ruwoldts Road Dulong) When: Sunday 15th July 2018 - first race starts at 8:30am What: 1-Hour Race (MTBA...
In a desperate attempt to stop the rain, last night I tried Grandma's ye olde pagan MTB ritual at Parklands. Now obviously, as today's weather indicates, I stuffed up. I went through and checked each step again and again and then I realised that the full moon is tonight!! IDIOT!! I can't believe I made such a simple mistake! My hamstrings are killing me from all that twerking! But long story short - the race day is postponed until things get dry again. Stay tuned! PS: Sorry to that guy on a night ride and everyone watch out for a dead goat near Tazer trail. [caption id="attachment_6735" align="aligncenter" width="807"] Grandma's Ye Olde pagan recipe cards are so handy[/caption] Michael "I'ma twerkin' class man" Johns Club Secretary...
[caption id="attachment_6619" align="alignright" width="212"] Put your racing legs on![/caption] Good morning folks! So far Paul's place has dodged any serious rain so things are still moving ahead on that front (LOL! - weather pun!). Paul will keep us up to date and we'll see how things are later in the week. Bushranger Peter Legge has generously offered to take the photos for us this time around. We will upload them after the race for you to grab for free. If you want to pay for a bigger picture to be printed (maybe for the ceiling above your bed or something) I'm sure Peter can help you out. Check out Peter's work at http://www.instagram.com/peterleggephoto/ Registrations are still open at https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=5669...
Hi Folks, Tourism Noosa, Noosa District & Landcare, Noosa Council’s Economic Development department and Common Ground Trails are working on a Noosa Trail Masterplan, funded by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, to enhance the Noosa Trail Network experience for local and visiting bushwalkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and other users. Common Ground Trails have created a survey that you can find HERE. We encourage everyone to fill out the survey and to highlight any areas that need attention on the map. Thanks for the heads up Brad! Further information: https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/hinterland-trail-upgrade-a-big-idea-for-noosa-biosphere-reserve,54206 http://noosabiosphere.org.au/posts/hinterland-trail-upgrade-a-big-idea-for-noosa-biosphere-reserve ...
It was a great day!
Nineteen ladies and 4 boys on the side, including Michael our secretary turned up to ride on this perfect winter’s day. Who could blame them? The scenery around Ewan Maddock Dam is just magic at this time of year. After acting like children at Maddock Park, a head count, or 2… I was astonished at the numbers that were double and marvelled at how we got here.
For some of our GOGA (Get OutGet Active) graduates this was there first big girl ride. Many of the ladies had been adopted by our experienced ladies in our #adoptanewbie program so had been practising their skills and building their fitness. I could see some friendships had developed too.
Heading over the first causeway
Soon we set off happily chatting and any pre ride nerves were quickly dissipated as it became apparent that all the ladies were keeping up with the steady pace. Some of them even volunteered to challenge themselves by going up Ewan Maddock Climb. It didn’t surprise me that Toni was up for the challenge. I could hear wheeeeeeeeeeee on the downhill but that might have been her inner child squealing with delight.
From Horse Shoe Bend we continued through Dularcha NP to Landsborough where we refueled at Buck’s bakery. Then we headed back into the NP along the old railway line.
After taking in the sights at the Tunnel we continued to Mooloolah where we finished our adventure opting for the fast route back to the car park. All the ladies successfully completed the ride with smiles in their dials and no one vomited!
Having a PAL (Peer Assisted Learning) has progressed our newest GoGIRLs so they can officially come on any our grade 2 rides now. Congratulations ladies!
Keep Saturday 21 July free. An awesome ride is being planned, one to please all levels. For those who like fast and flowy and some air time there will be an advanced option. For the rest of us it’s fun fun fun!
Susie Hume
Bushrangers Women’s Advocate
More photos below.
A big thank you to our local ladies Debbie, Louise and Fiona for taking us on a fun Mystery tour showcasing our beautiful Glasshouse Mountains. Seven started at Matthew Flinders Park, Beerburrum along with 3 boys on the side for the longer loop of 50km.
First we warmed up riding south past Tibro, through the forestry before climbing up to the Glasshouse Mountains lookout where we picked up some more goGIRLs who were keen for a shorter loop (or maybe were not keen on a big hill climb first up, or enjoyed an hour more in bed, I’m not sure which). Sonja had to get home early to make pizza bases from scratch, for what ever reason. After introductions, we headed north on Range Rd, up Snake Hill and rode a combination of trails on what was a perfect winters day.
Highlights were Tania and Amanda playing stuck in the mud and the gorgeous mountain views that kept us company the whole ride. We finished up with a great feed at the look-out cafe. We were reluctant to leave because the view was mesmerizing but after saying our goodbyes, we continued on our tour picking up some speed and having some more fun on the downhill Kokoda and the Luge, both aptly named.
Tania as usual picked up some gold and finally we were happy to be heading back, stopping a few times to marvel at the magnificence of the mountains. Debbie knew all the mountain’s names and their faces. She and her friends had taken their time to plan an awesome ride to best showcase them.
We really appreciated your leadership and company. It was great to ride locally on this Mystery tour with some awesome chickies. Thanks Erica, C.J. & Rene for joining us today. Hope you enjoyed your ride and we see you all again on the trails soon.
Don’t forget next weekend is Ewan Maddock Tunnel ride, this is suitable for GOGA graduates and #adoptanewbie participants. Keep Saturday 21 July free if you like fast and flowy or slow and cruisy, choose your level. This is a ride not to miss.
Cheers,
Susie Hume
Bushrangers Women’s advocate
