Perth Mountain Bike Club

While the Lane Poole trail (South Shore) is under construction/modification the trail is closed to the general public. DEC and I agree that due to the technical rating and potential risks associated with this trail as well as the construction process, that it be closed until completed, or at least until it has been signed. I expect the project to be completed in around 12 months, depending on volunteer labour attendance.

Of course if you want to get involved helping me to build this sweet piece of trail then naturally you would be rewarded with the privaledge of being able to test ride some unique trail/trail features. If you wish to volunteer or learn more you can drop me a line at trackman1@aapt.net.au

Cheers
Jamie Campbell

I've just been on the phone to DEC this morning and unfortunately they will be closing the gate to the Goatfarm on New years eve and it will remain close until Monday.

This is due to a fire bug operating in the hills over the past week. There have been 20 different fire lit in that time. Obviously with the heat forecast it adds to the danger of a fire at te Goatfarm so we will have to just park outside the gate for this weekend.

Thanks
John

Hi all

The 4x track is well under construction and to gain more input from the public and share the design features so far we will be holding a public meeting at the Goatfarm at 9am Saturday 27th December.

If you want to find out more or make any suggestions then this is the time to do it.

For directions to the Goatfarm look under the Trails section of the website.

I look forward to seeing you all there.
John

Before everyone gets lost in the festive mode, here's something to keep you all inspired to ride over the next few weeks...
A Social Summer Sunset 'Race' is going to be held at Goat Farm on Saturday January 10th, 4pm to 8pm.
It's a Four Hour Challenge which can be done Solo or as a Duet, you can race it hard or just enjoy a summer afternoon ride.

Celebrating WA Mountain Biking and the 2009 Opening of Chris & Angus' Shop, Cycles Bespoke in Bayswater.
Entry Cost is Only $30 for Solo's and $50 for Duet's, including a drink and some food post race.

For more information see the attached Event Flyer and Course Map.
Click here for online rego If you want to do a duo pay on day, select the "Individual" option on the first page and then choose the "Duo - Pay on Day" in the drop down box on the next page.

Details on getting to Goatfarm at http://perthmtb.com/node/248

Pre-regos closed with 192 riders registered. If there is a dollar amount against your team it means additional fees are payable, usually day memberships because of expired MTBA licenses. If you think it is incorrect please bring your MTBA license or receipt on the day. If you have team rider names missing or other changes, please fill in the entry form http://perthmtb.com/files/entryform12hour08.pdf and bring on the day.

TO PAY Event Category Team Name Rider Name
$- 1 Man Alex Stone Alex Stone
$- 1 Man Andy Galloway Andy Galloway
$- 1 Man Chris Browne Chris Browne
$- 1 Man Drew Nimmo Drew Nimmo
$- 1 Man Greg Waters Greg Waters
$- 1 Man Ian Gray Ian Gray
$- 1 Man Jeremy O'Brien Jeremy O'Brien
$- 1 Man John Waddell John Waddell
$- 1 Man Jon Gregg Jon Gregg
$85 1 Man lala Roger Knight
$- 1 Man Marck Norret Marck Norret
$- 1 Man Marty Wallace Marty Wallace
$- 1 Man Matt Natalotto Matt Natalotto

The Great Karri Ride ahs morphed back into the Karri Cup and here is the first press release from the new race director Richard Renn. I can't wait to ride this!

2009 Karri Cup
Race Date: Sat 28 February - Sun 1 March, 2009
Race Distance: 100k
Location: Northcliffe, Western Australia
(4 hours south of Perth)
Entries are limited to 500 starters including teams of 2 or 4
Imagine yourself... on your bike... winding through some exquisite karri
forest in a far away south west location... a myriad of some of the tallest
trees you've ever seen... some of them old growth... some regrowth... a
wonderland of karri trees and biologically-rich wetlands... all in the natural
beauty of 53,000 hectares... as it abounds with unique flora and fauna, much
of it found nowhere else in the world...
Two nights full of food and entertainment... meeting new friends from across
Australia... one and a half days of spectacular west coast mountain biking...

Please find attached the entry form for on day rego. It will speed things up if you can pre-fill this in and also day memberships http://perthmtb.com/files/DayMembership.pdf for any non-MTBA members.

Currently registered entries below - if you're not on this list your online rego didn't go through. 151 people in total, with many more expected on the day.

2 Person Team Astronauts
2 Person Team bubba gump shrimp co
2 Person Team Bush Bashers
2 Person Team doin it hard
2 Person Team Double "C"
2 Person Team generation gap
2 Person Team Nads
2 Person Team Nocturnally Challenged
2 Person Team octane jumper
2 Person Team Team turtle
2 Person Team The Hillys
2 Person Team The Moe Szyslak Experience
2 Person Team Things that go bump in the night
2 Person Team Trail Blazers
2 Person Team watever
2 Person Team Woop Woop
2 Person Team X-Trac
2 Person Team Lewis & John Vogels
3 Person Team Black dog and the lapcounter
3 Person Team DUST BROTHERS v2.1

With only a few days to go entries are filing fast and hopefully most of you have settled on your final team make up and are ready to ride. Entries close on Friday so please get them in to avoid the late fee on Saturday.

The course is looking good and offers yet another variation on the great trails out at Jarrahdale. This year sees the disappearance of the major climb for the first time in the 9 years of the race.

At this stage the weather looks absolutely perfect with the rain clearing on thursday giving the couorse a great chance to clear up for the weekend. The expected temparture is a max of 24 and a min of 12 so perfect for racing.

The race villiage will be much the same as last year with Perth Coffee Express primed and ready for action again this year to keep us all awake. Paul will be down on site from about 430 on Saturday and he will stay all night.

Hello All,

For your information the Mt. Lennard Mountain Bike Trail area has been ear marked for a Spring Prescribed burn. I was notified by the Wellington District Fire co-coordinator that this burn is going to commence next week, most likely starting on Monday the 10th of November. To ensure the safety of all users we are going to close the trail system on Saturday the 8th of November for at least three weeks. The trails will be re-opened once the area has been deemed safe buy the Department of Environment and Conservation. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact the Collie DEC Office on 9734 1988.

I know this is a bummer but thank you for cooperating.

Cheers,

Ryan Boylan
National Park Ranger
Department of Environment and Conservation
147 Wittenoom St.
Collie
WA, 6225
Work: 97341988
Fax: 97345539
PVS- Parks are for people too

Please see attached revised points. Leave a comment ASAP if I've missed rounds, as the trophies have to be done by the end of this week.