It`s not glamourous but we`ve been clearing out every single grade reversal (drain) on the open xc trails at Fox Creek Bike Park this last week. And glad we did too since we`ve had some nice soaking rains. So much soot and organic matter to get out the way, but it`s done!..... Now the trails will be perfect for the Dirty Weekend 24hr!!!
Massive thanks to my new team for doing some long days to get it done. @mtb_telly @c_axford @kieran_obrien15 Props to John Phillips for helping out too.
Big thanks to Bike SA and The Human Projectiles MTB Club for funding these essential maintenance tasks. Big thank you to ForestrySA for letting us back in here to play in the dirt!
Much appreciation to all the vollies who came out on the 11th. Their efforts allowed us to focus on drainage rather than clearing organic matter!
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#foxcreekbikepark #foxcreektrails
#adelaidehills #traillove
Destination Trails has been working on an innovative and exciting project for @gravityendurosa and ForestrySA at Bennets!
Bennets Forest was burnt back in early 2015 and a fun descending trail was lost.
On to 2016.... @weedkilla_21 and Inside Line MTB Club helped us to convince ForestrySA to let us plan a new trail.... we flagged the trail and forestry planted new pines around the planned corridor ..... and then priorities changed, plus the hill is a bit small for modern DH rigs, so it went quiet and ended up on the self..... ☹.
Skip to 2020 (whoa!)... and with Fox Creek Bike Park, then having recently been toasted.... local folks were looking for new descending options in the Adelaide Hills! Boom. Bennets back on the table. Booyah!
This time GESA were keen to get it going! Yay! Trail 1 is in already done thanks to massive volunteer hours. It`s new. It`s twisty. It`s got fun festures. And you may have to check it out!
2021 GESA won a grant through the Responsible Wood program to build a second trail. So they`ve engaged us to help break ground! After the digger has put the initial bench cut in, GESA are having fun shaping and dialling in some features.
The vibe is good!
Trail 2 is not done yet but we just wanted to share the good news with you. It will be open soon! And GESA have plans to create more!
What is really interesting about this project is that there is a new approach to developing MTB trails in pine plantations. Bennets has been a testing ground and the new approach is to protect trail corridors during thinning of pine and final harvest! That`s new. And it`s also very big! Fox Creek Bike Park will be using this principle as trails and trees go back into the area. Thus improving further on current learning.
A new precedent of cooperative planning around trails in pine plantations is very promising. If this works it can be rolled out across the Mt Lofty Ranges and into Second Valley Forest too. Massive! And massive new opportunities!
Much gratitude to be included in this process. 🙏😁
Stay tuned.Thanks GESA. Thanks all!
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Lil birdy told us that the Australian Defence Force have been assisting with the clean up of tracks and trails at Fox Creek (Cudlee Creek Forest). That`s pretty rad.
More news when possible.
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Hi everyone
It`s understandable that the MTB community are keen help out and get Fox Creek Trails open to the public ASAP. Thank you for the positive offer of support, skill and labour.
However, please be aware ForestrySA, the local community and CFS are still fighting fires here in the Adelaide Hills and Cudlee Creek is looking like the apocalypse right now.
There`s been no time to consider the steps needed to make the forest accessible yet.
Everyone is exhausted.
Please spread the word to MTB contacts that they need to be very patient and understand that Fox Creek is likely to be off limits for the rest of the year, probably January too. It takes time assess and address all the hazards that will be prolific on this government managed land.
We, the MTB community need to be patient, respect access restrictions and support ForestrySA staff right now. Please do not apply any more pressure.
Thanks in advance
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Fox Creek Trail Conditions Report.
Prime. Sublime. Even Divine!
Hard packed surfaces with loose traction action, light drizzle and cool temperatures!
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A little video edit for the New Blue Groove at Fox Creek in the Adelaide Hills (see link below). We tried to pack as much fun into this trail as possible!
Special thanks to:
Sam Roberts
Bicycle Fix
Eddie Herft
ForestrySA
The Human Projectile MTB Club Inc
and
The Levitators
Some SA tunes to go with some SA trail!
https://vimeo.com/351863777
A fast, furious and very dry track for this year`s Dirty Weekend 24hr Challenge at Fox Creek!
It`s good to go!
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Thanks 2018.
Tough but good.
Much to reflect upon with contentment.
Here`s some highlights from the home trails at Fox Creek in The Adelaide Hills.
2019 here we go!
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MTB Grommet Central for the Adelaide Hills
Some snaps from yesterday`s work on the new skill development area at Fox Creek MTB Park. Just laying out the shape foundation at the moment.
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Frosty fugus at Fox Creek
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Funki fungus at Fox Creek
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The Human Projectiles MTB Club can now legitimately accept donations for trail maintenance at Fox Creek MTB Park via TrailForks.... Helps us keep the dream alive!
https://www.trailforks.com/region/adelaide-634/karma/?did=8907
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New rig out near the trig.
Big thanks to @bicyclefix for getting me on this beast! I reckon it could handle anything that I have the courage to point it at and then some! It`s the Rocky Mountain Pipeline! Very playful!
Bicycle Fix are local to the Fox Creek Trail System and keen to work with Destination Trails as we move into some rad new projects! If you need a tube or you left your gloves / helmet at home, hit em up in Woodside. They are open on Sundays too!
#traillove #radelaide #adelaidehills #foxcreektrails
Fox creek trail report. Low cloud. Wind. Deep dust disguised under a thin layer of moisture.
Thanks to all who contributed to the Crowd Funded upgrades and flow enhancements at Fox Creek.
Special thanks to:
Human Projectiles MTB Club
Bike SA
ForestrySA
Here`s a little video.
https://www.facebook.com/extremekidproductions/videos/1604875809821797/
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#antlogic
#humanprojectilesMTBclub
#crowdfundedtrail
Advance notice. Trail volunteer days are scheduled for Sunday 13th and Sunday 20th of November at Fox Creek on the new Climbing Ivy trail.
The plan is to clean up and prepare the original section of volunteer, hand crafted trail at the very start, to link in with recent trail work.
Meet at top gate on Croft Rd at 8.00am because it might just get hot. It might. But I`m not promising. If a Total Fire Ban is called... again a big if.... then trail work is cancelled.
You can probably ride the new trail after a couple of hours hard yakka... but this invite is only open to those that lend a hand.
#foxcreektrails #adelaidehills
Rocketing into today like a total Bowmaniac.
Rain, hail or shine it`s always a rad day at Fox Creek!
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#crowdfundedtrail
Good morning from Fox Creek. Such a beautiful world. Be the change! #foxcreektrails #adelaidehills
A little foggy at Fox Creek this morning! #foxcreektrails #adelaidehills
Done n dusted. First part of the crowd funding for Fox Creek complete! Thank you for your support. Maxmise you enjoyment! #foxcreektrails #adelaidehills #dirtylittlesecretstrail #humanprojectilesMTBclub
ANZAC Day digging at Fox Creek MTB Park. Some prep for the Dirty Weekend 24hr track and general trail maintenance. Maybe some new bits. Meeting at 9am at Croft Rd Car Park. So if you be attending a dawn service come along after. Bring ya favourite trail tool. Pruners too. #foxcreektrails
A brand new patch of dirt. This one has some significance as it has been nearly 10 years in the making! A pupose built shuttle drop off point at the top of the Fox Creek DH trails. No more off loading bikes on the side of the road! DH adrenalin fun welcome and catered for! Not sure when it becomes operational but I just chuffed its started! #foxcreektrails #radelaide #adelaidehills
Trail dig on this Sunday at Fox Creek. Brand new hand cut trail. Be part of it! Skinny singles! (ie Singletrack). 9:00 am. Croft Rd car park.
Great day for Gravity Enduro at Fox Creek Trails!
