its sad sounded like a cool track now i wont have a chance to ride it i agree that we need some more dh orientated trails but they also need permission or this will happen again
exactly, ring him... talk to him. Explain that you have tried submitting and nothing happened and that you would like to know how to make it happen.
However, dont go in blind. Read the IMBA book, talk to others in the region (like the mtb club) who are keen to build, or are already building as well, get informed on other submissions for trails and then talk to him. Being knowledgeable and able to speak trail building and maintenance talk will help...
blah grade reversals, sustainable gradients for soil type, batter at 45 deg, radius of switchbacks, use of clinometer, OSH complient etc etc
yep gonna do all that...but in English , have already contacted a few of the lads , suggesting we do this proper like, but thanks for the input...may PM you on some of the lingo.And will track down the book(seen it on the web)
the illegal trail that just got axe was pretty well built( some of the jumps and drops were a bit hairy), but hopefully if they don't charge the young fellas,we/they might be interested in getting something together....I have also just found out that my wife's cousin here is Forest Manager for the Marlborough District Council (11,000 hectares +of Council owned Pine), so i'm going to give him a call as well.
will update later
Mate, thats the spirit you need, also, go for walks, and study the terrain, not just looking at topo maps as this can be misleading. Nothing beats getting out there and seeing with your own eyes. This does not mean going bush bashing with machetties (sp) (cos that can get you into serrious S**T) just get out and really get to know what vallys and ridges connect into what.
Remember, if on council land there is a size limit that somthing can be built too. You will need to look into this if you want drops and such. DoC land, do not know the obligations, you will need to talk to DoC.
To sumerise, be a choherrent group with a sensible plan, outlook and a way in which this can benefit them (the council or DoC) also talk to the local club to see what their plans are, you never know, they might think your ideas are great, you might like theirs or even you might be able to help each other out.
Dont get ssipy if they say no to start with, ask them what is wrong and what can be done to get to a sutible answer that you and then are both happy with.
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yep cheers for that...
hopefully the younger ones wont feel to "reactive" to loosing the track...like you said having a sensible plan / group positive outlook should all help...
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, have already contacted a few of the lads , suggesting we do this proper like, but thanks for the input...may PM you on some of the lingo.And will track down the book(seen it on the web)
