Forum MTB Ride-Railway Reserve Midland to Mundaring and back
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Postby rolandp » Sun Oct 31, 2010 4:08 pm
Four of us took of this morning (casual_cyclist, baalzamon, kalgrm and myself). Ended up being just over 40km though we cut short the bit down to the Weir and had coffee instead in Mundaring. Great weather, good company and fun riding. Yes we went through the tunnel, but remind me next time to swap from sun glasses to normal glasses before entering.
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Postby Baalzamon » Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:10 pm
edit- Notice the "View in Metric" in top right corner otherwise it will show up in imperial.
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Re: Forum MTB Ride-Railway Reserve Midland to Mundaring and
Postby rolandp » Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:28 am
Baalzomon's front light also came loose in the middle of the tunnel. The rest of us didn't have any lights so we couldn't go back and help him out.
Next time I've got to follow kalgrm, as he knew some interesting variations to the route.
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Re: Forum MTB Ride-Railway Reserve Midland to Mundaring and
Postby Kalgrm » Mon Nov 01, 2010 12:52 am
Cheers,
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Re: Forum MTB Ride-Railway Reserve Midland to Mundaring and
Postby Baalzamon » Mon Nov 01, 2010 1:26 am
At least I had my Ayups to seerolandp wrote:I'm pretty sure that I said I promised not to laugh if it happened .
Baalzomon's front light also came loose in the middle of the tunnel. The rest of us didn't have any lights so we couldn't go back and help him out.
Next time I've got to follow kalgrm, as he knew some interesting variations to the route.
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Postby casual_cyclist » Mon Nov 01, 2010 11:47 am
Regress?Kalgrm wrote:Are you sure you want to regress to your childhood? That's where that path I was following leads ...
Cheers,
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Re: Forum MTB Ride-Railway Reserve Midland to Mundaring and
Postby GingaNinja » Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:21 am
A great easy/moderate ride with plenty of places to refuel. About 45km on way there, 37 back. A good test of gear, skills, and motivation for another trek, This has sure spiked his interest.
Happy Humber is spot on about the grading of the chunky granite which caused me some vertically challenging moments years ago, and I was mindful of this being loaded with camping gear, but it never eventuated. I also remember big rocks in the tunnel, no longer there. All this is cleared out, still the midway disorientation (without lights) makes for a surreal experience. I like the idea of a few halloween items planted in the tunnel to highten the experience. I will need to do this before I eventually take my son out there.HappyHumber wrote:Was pleased to find that the sections through the JFNP that previously had that extra chunky granite blue metal have been graded over with finer stuff since last year. ....
...re Tunnel... midway disorientation. .... Mind you, Halloween would be a good time as any to hide a plastic skeleton in one of the little hideaways like I've always wanted to.
All up a great offroad overnight trek that I highly recommend to others. And Chidlow Inn provided a few ales and plenty of entertainment.
good times had and more to come. if you haven't tried this, do it.
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Re: Forum MTB Ride-Railway Reserve Midland to Mundaring and
Postby wagr1213 » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:43 am
+1 for doing the JFNP and Chidlow - Mundaring routes.GingaNinja wrote:good times had and more to come. if you haven't tried this, do it.
Did quite a lot of this before getting a roadie
Was in Denmark today and rode the railtrails each side out to the hwy - Had a beautiful morning 13degrees at start and slightly overcast day gettin up to about 19c so weather was great for riding. the trail is mostly good with some narrow overgrown sections.
All up did about 50km - 11km to the East towards Albany and return then 14km to Mcleod road west of Denmark then return.
Pretty much out in the bush so devoid of any shops or services so u need to take all repair stuff with you. Fortunately my average Repco MTB handled it well with no punctures or failures, tho my road riding backside isnt so used to the rough trails - even so had a great ride!
Well worth doin some of these Rail trails fellas
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Postby mitzikatzi » Mon May 23, 2011 2:42 pm
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Postby Kalgrm » Tue May 24, 2011 12:10 am
I'll do it again if it's decided to go in June some time.
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Postby Aushiker » Tue May 24, 2011 9:15 am
I would also be interested if the timing is good. Might tow the trailer to make sure all is good
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Postby cavebear2 » Tue May 24, 2011 3:03 pm
I'll be in this any time during June excluding the LWE (4th-6th) and Saturday 18th
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Postby Aushiker » Tue May 24, 2011 3:12 pm
I would prefer Saturday's but could do Sunday depending on the weekend (the ones that work for me are the 5th and the 19th). My vote is for as early as possible ... 7:00 AM preferred but could live with 8:00 AMmitzikatzi wrote:I am free most Sundays. A 9 o'clock start would be good for me but I could be there by 8.
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Postby Baalzamon » Tue May 24, 2011 4:17 pm
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Postby rolandp » Tue May 24, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum rules indicate if you suggest a ride, you organise it .
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Postby mitzikatzi » Tue May 24, 2011 9:55 pm
If someone knows the way or wants to risk getting lost with merolandp wrote:mitzikatzi, are you suggesting a date and time?
Forum rules indicate if you suggest a ride, you organise it .
Sunday 28th of May or 5th of June at 0800hrs (so you can catch the train that arrives at 0800)
I am keen anyone else? I am happy to ride both weeks.
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