It'd still be pretty wet over there at the moment. I'm over in Cairns at the moment and it seems like the wet season never ended...
Charles Darwin N.P Trails / Darwin MTB Club?
I'm going to head out to the Charles Darwin National Park in Darwin tomorrow (most likely - if I can pry myself away from the wife and kids) and can anyone offer any advice on what to expect? I did a quick drive by the trail head / carpark area a few days ago and noticed the recommendation for long sleeve due to biting insects but didn't get a real good look at the condition of the trail.
Additionally, is there any decent single track carved into it yet or is it confined to the hiking trail? I understand that the group who operate out of Cycle Zone in the city do go for rides there occasionally- anyone ever taken part?
Which brings me to my next comment / question - I have heard rumours from a roadie mate that after the Howard Springs Pine Forest day, in which 70 riders turned up, there are strong movements underway to get a club up and running. Can anyone confirm or deny or give contact details for the people driving this.
Surely theres someone from Darwin on here?! If not I may just have to buy one of those MTBR.com jerseys and let more people know about this rockshow.
Additionally, is there any decent single track carved into it yet or is it confined to the hiking trail? I understand that the group who operate out of Cycle Zone in the city do go for rides there occasionally- anyone ever taken part?
Which brings me to my next comment / question - I have heard rumours from a roadie mate that after the Howard Springs Pine Forest day, in which 70 riders turned up, there are strong movements underway to get a club up and running. Can anyone confirm or deny or give contact details for the people driving this.
Surely theres someone from Darwin on here?! If not I may just have to buy one of those MTBR.com jerseys and let more people know about this rockshow.
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Wet here? I can't remember the last time it rained!
Unfortunately still haven't found the time to get over there which really is slack on my behalf as its only about a 10 - 15 minute ride away. Thanks for the reply though - have you ridden the trail before?
Unfortunately still haven't found the time to get over there which really is slack on my behalf as its only about a 10 - 15 minute ride away. Thanks for the reply though - have you ridden the trail before?
Nah just spent some time up there, wasnt really into the whole MTB scene at that point.
Hiya Mild - did u ever roll out to Charles Darwin NP? I am out in the northen burbs and am thinking I might venture out there. I also heard some rumours about people wanting to ban MTB riding out there, which has perked up my curiosity about what it is like out there.
Ha- lazy me still hasn't made it out there... works been ludicrously busy right now and I can't afford to get injured should the opportunity present itself.
I'm eyeing it off for after 15 september now though.
I'm eyeing it off for after 15 september now though.
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