Trail BytesWorks commenced this week on the new downhill trail at Kinglake National Park. Going under the working name of Shepherds, construction of the new trail is being led by World Trail trail building gun, Rhys Atkinson.
Construction should take about 7 weeks. Photos will be posted periodically on our facebook page. Click the title above to link straight to it.
Ryan De La Rue stars in this short clip put together by Tom Evans. It is shot on location at Corn Hill, Mt Buller.
Click here to watch the clip.
World Trail is currently recruiting for a labourer in the Surfcoast area of Victoria.
Glen Jacobs recently took a break from his holidays and spent Sunday morning helping guide a passionate group of trail enthusiasts to redesign some rainforest mtb trails near Cairns, North Queensland. The newly formed TAC (Trail Alliance of Cairns) has been established by local mountain bikers, who are dedicated to repairing trails damaged from summer cyclones and heavy monsoonal downpours.
Click on the title above to link through to the TAC website for the full story.
Work has been underway for over a month now on Australia's latest professional downhill mountain biking trail, in the mountain town of Kinglake, Victoria. World Trail's own downhill specialist, Rhys Atkinson is leading the charge in delivering a core descending product, which is sustainable, technical and exciting.
Opening is planned within the next month.
An amazing new link trail was completed at Mt Buller just prior to the end of summer this year, named Snowgums. This fun trail forms a critical link between Copperhead and Gang Gangs, opening up a new cross-country loop around the village.
Snowgums features some easy flowing climbs through spectacular moss covered rocky outcrops, and huge twisted old Snowgums.
This will certainly prove popular in the upcoming 2012-2013 ride season on Buller.
Construction started this week on a crucial new link trail on Mt Buller.
Split Rock, is a short yet important link, which helps stitch together the skills park with the Gang Gangs trail. Simultaneously, construction on the new, long awaited Gang Gangs climb past the Sewerage Treatment Plant is also being constructed.
Both trails should be open by late February, showcasing some of the rare southern facing ridges near the village.
Work continues on the Surf Coast Walk, with the Koori Walk section at Point Addis nearing completion after a much needed facelift.
Our Surfcoast crew had to remove 100+ old tired wooden steps and install a more natural, earthy alternative of limestone stepping stones.
Spectacular weather followed the crew along the beautiful coastline. Even the local reptiles approved of the new shape the trail was taking.
The latest issue of Australian Mountain Biking magazine is out and has a huge multi-page spread on World Trail's latest creation at Mt Buller, Copperhead. The screen grabs above give you a bit of a teaser, but for the full story pick up a copy from your local newsagent.
The AMB boys also had some fun with the cameras, convincing Mick Ross to do a few runs on film. They've put together a slick movie clip which can be viewed here.
Mt Buller Resort Management are stoked with the response to the new trail: nearly one thousand riders hit the trail between 26th Dec 11 and the 2nd Jan 12! When you consider that most riders using the trails at Buller are not locals, this is a pretty massive response.
The Delatite River trail is also proving popular, with the shuttle service back up to the resort running flat out to keep up with demand. World Trail spent the last two weeks before Christmas buffing and resurfacing the bridge crossings to make the trail more suitable for all abilities.
