Sunday, August 29, 2010

Next club working bee, Sunday September 5 @ 9am.

Hi everyone, The weather sucks at the moment doesn't it. The next club working bee is next Sunday September 5th @ 9am. OK so its Father's Day, the women in your life probably don't want you under their feet anyway so come along and give us a hand. We meet at the Kaka/Sharlands road carpark just before 9 and then drive up to the work site. We have about 60 metres or so left to complete the new 'Fly Buys' trail, plus we have some grooming work to do on the start of the trail where we have a bit of a drainage issue to deal with. As usual we will supply morning tea and a hot tea or coffee. Don't forget to bring an appetite and a cup. We will have some spare cups. The best tools for trail creation are grubbers, spades & rakes. We also have some spare tools. If you need any more info or a ride email me or call me on 021-2482248 We look forward to seeing you there. cheers, juddy Posted by Dave Judson on 29/ 8 / 10; 7:21:18 PM   Discuss

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Club Working bee, Sunday 22 August @ 9am

Hi everyone, Hope you are all well. The next club working bee is this Sunday, August 22, at 9am. As usual we meet at the Kaka/Sharlands carpark, just on the left over the concrete ford. We will then drive up Sharlands road to the work site and get right in to some trail creation. The best tools for creative trail activity are grubbers, spades and rakes. Don't forget some gloves to look after your hands. I will have some spare tools with me. We will have some morning tea for you and we provide a hot drink, tea, coffee or milo. Don't forget a cup. I will have some spares if you happen to be a bit forgetful. If you need any more info or need a ride drop me an email or call me on 021-248-2248. Don't forget to drag along your riding buddies, club members or not. Everybody is welcome. Come along and have some fun and enjoy the pleasure of creating a fun trail to ride that is sure to bring a smile to everyone's dial. Look forward to seeing all of you next Sunday. Cheers, Juddy Posted by Dave Judson on 17/ 8 / 10; 4:33:26 PM   Discuss

Friday, August 13, 2010

Gold Creek Trail Opening - Canaan Downs

Link to the Golden Bay Blogspot for details of the new Gold Creek Trail opening on Sept 12th. Its a beautiful piece of work with a riding surface that matches its name.... Posted by Chris Mildon on 13/ 8 / 10; 3:32:50 PM   Discuss

Sunday, August 1, 2010

XC Round 1 at Codgers

Round 1 of the Cross Country series, Codgers tracks, 1st August 2010. The course went up the Tantragee Rd then back along the Pipeline, down the Drain Track up to then down Pipilini, up Codgers, a sharp drop on to DC, then down across the creek back to the RDA. Subsequent laps went up the Walnut before getting on to the road. Results and more details here. Posted by Alan Eskrick on 1/ 8 / 10; 4:41:22 PM   Discuss

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Forest Closures, August 21st and 22nd Rally of Nelson

The following forests will be CLOSED to all members of the public except for Rally of Nelson Personnel and Competitors on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August for the running of the Rally of Nelson: All of Golden Downs forest Anniseed Valley / Richmond hills forest - including Barnicoat, Raines and Heslops Rd Moutere forest - including Shirtcliffs, Haytons, Arterial, Western Boundary, Rout, Golf, Ricketts, Trass Valley, New, Tunnicliffes and Southern Boundary Rd Moutere North and Moutere South Blocks Any queries, contact Delwyn Leitch, Rally of Nelson Co-Ordinator Ph:  03 5424151 or 027 3120575 Posted by Chris Mildon on 27/ 7 / 10; 11:45:13 AM   Discuss

Monday, July 26, 2010

Vandalism in Sharlands Road area

Hi everyone, Over the last few months there has been a lot of vandalism carried out in the Sharlands Road area. This has consisted of damage to the mountain bike trails by motorcyclists riding on them, then the portaloo that was on the corner of Bobs Fern Road, for the Corrections Crew who are building our new trail, was pushed over the bank and in to the stream. We had to get a crane in to lift it out. The public toilet at the Kaka/ Sharlands Road carpark has had a big hole smashed in the side of it. Then recently a number of the decking boards on the little bridge near the end of R & R were smashed out. This took quite some effort as these boards were 150mm x 50mm. Two large rocks were used to bust them through. An attempt was made to shove the trailer & portaloo over the bank and when that failed they smashed the trailers tail-lights. And now we have had the portaloo on the trailer pushed down over the bank again. They were successful second time round. This costs us time and money as we have to get the portaloo serviced due to the contents being spread around the inside of the toilet. We need the portaloo for the Corrections crew and it is no mean feat retrieving it from down the bank. We would like to ask you keep an eye out for the idiots who are doing these things. Any info that may help us find these people would be appreciated. If you see anything suspicious or any dangerous activity in Hancock Forests, please call the Forest Managers (AFM) on 5448541, or after hours our AFM liaison Jim Hamilton directly on 021 547921. Cheers, Juddy Posted by Dave Judson on 26/ 7 / 10; 2:24:23 PM   Discuss

Friday, July 23, 2010

Dirt News July

Dirt News newsletter info for July at this link Posted by Chris Mildon on 23/ 7 / 10; 2:11:42 PM   Discuss

Monday, July 19, 2010

Mini MTB Series Round 3 Results and Points

Results of Round 3 of the Mini MTB Series at Rabbit Island 18th July are now available here. Posted by Alan Eskrick on 19/ 7 / 10; 1:07:08 PM   Discuss