Round 3 of the NIXCS is on this Sunday 17th August, hosted by Gunnedah Mountain Bikers.
You don’t need to be an epic mountain biker — just come along for a great day on the trails!
Enter via EntryBoss: https://entryboss.cc/races/26474
Course Map: https://www.trailforks.com/route/week-of-speed-7km-loop/
The race loop consists of a scenic 7 km loop through native bushland.
Great prizes sponsored by Boggabri Coal and supplied through KWT, CST Tyres, RYFE, and Kenny Racing
A welcoming community vibe and plenty of fun!
Due to the already wet trails and heavy falls forecast over the weekend, an early call has been made to postpone this weekends race at The Piney.
The next racing opportunity will be at Tamworth on 8-10 August for the TAMMTB Schools and State XCO next weekend. Details are on their website.
The next Winter Series race will be on 7 September at SportUNE.
Forest Corp NSW have completed the clear felling within the closed area of Armidale State Forest. The area harvested is now open to the public. Note that none of the original MTB tracks (Snakes 'n Ladders, Angry Eyes, Wibble Wobble, Santorini, etc.) in this area are expected to be intact following this clearing operation.
FCNSW plan to undertake with cleanup and rehabilitation works in the next couple of months, so keep an eye out for any upcoming closures.
Trails on the eastern side of Donald Creek remain open and are a great option for a ride.
Trails on the eastern side Donald Creek are easily accessible from the Pine Forest Road carpark.
For updated information on the rehabilitation project and current status, please refer to https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/operations/about-our-harvesting-operations/armidale-state-forest-rehabilitation-project.