shmoodiver wrote:zippy has just secured the contract to clear/prune for mtb trails

Sounds great! who's zippy? does he want some help?

I flicked an email to Marke at Auck MTB ages ago volunteering my services on a track build project, so count me in as well

No experience, but I would love to have some local trails

The Second stage of Arch hill is under way, I've done the tree pruning for track clearance and the track boys were on it for a little bit but they got robbed to go do a job out in the waitak's, walking track FYI, this should be a good little central city fix, got a couple of off camber ugly bits, think some one moved some pegs to keep it honest(ugly) I'm keeping an eye on it and Ill let you all know once its rideable, still afair but of track building to be done.

Thanks for the update Zippy - can't wait for that inner city fix. Damn that 2 hour round trip to Woodhill

Had a look at the trail last night and seems to have been plenty of progress.

Whens the grand opening??

Today I was going to go to Woodhill then looked at clock and uh oh it was 3pm already so decided to waste afternoon exploring arch hill. Pleasantly surprised by the amazing work done already, 2 trails cut out, looks as though the lower one is more family friendly. Watch out for glass bottles. Soft edges along the upper trail but with metal progressively spread around this is going to be a great urban fix. Start is at the western end of the reserve. Some itchy undergrowth there so wear long sleeves if you are have sensitive skin. Keep up the good work ZIppy & Co.