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Submitted by jedijunglesnow on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 15:46.
A gentle reminder from the Manly Dam Rangers:
We are not officially closing the bike trail after rain this time however this email is a quick reminder for riders to keep of the Manly Dam bike trail for a least a few days after rain. The amount of rain we've received today and during the week is significant enough to result in the track becoming water logged in places.
The track dries out quickly and the amount of trail damage is dramatically reduced if riders stick to this wet weather 'rule'.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Manly Dam Rangers
Submitted by Rob on Thu, 11/12/2008 - 09:51.
Very good news in from HSMBA today, regarding a council meeting last night:
For those who could not attend, the Unstructured Recreation Plan was PASSED but more specifically the NEED for a Mountain Bike track will be addressed as it was the only activity which received public comment (thanks to you guys!)
We are not sure where it goes from here, however we will get in touch with council to see what needs to be done. It's still very early days and we have a long road ahead of us before we put shovel to dirt.
Remember to check the website www.hsmba.info for news and updates!
What this means is that the council voted to accept the recommendations made in the following document:
https://businesspapers.hornsby.councilsonline.com.au/Open/2008/OC_101220...
Page 56 on paper which is actually 67 in the PDF.
Looks very promising to me - many thanks to all involved in the HSMBA initiative (and I urge you all to visit their site and register your interest)! 
Submitted by Rob on Thu, 04/12/2008 - 09:13.
There has been a bit of talk about the low number of submissions from the MTB community on the recent tourism taskforce.
Details of every submission is on this page (or if they move from there, they are also in the Appendix document):
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parks/tourismtaskforce.htm
For the record, if you submitted comment supporting MTB access (which is clearly a very easy way to increase tourism and park use) to the taskforce and your submission is not listed please comment on this thread. Just a simple, "They forgot me - Fred Flintstone" will suffice.
Update: Please indicate if you sent your submission via email or regular postal mail.
Update: To clarify - we are talking about the NSW Tourism Taskforce for NSW National Parks as discussed on the DECC site above (not the other trail advocacy campaign about trails in Hornsby which seems to have had more support).
Please do not comment on this thread for any other reason. If you want to discuss this further please start another topic.
Submitted by philberesford on Fri, 28/11/2008 - 11:39.
I just had an email from the lovely Rangers
To Manly Dam mountain bike users
The Manly Dam fire trail (mountain bike trail) maintenance work has been delayed.
The mountain bike trail is open until further notice.
Work is expected to start in mid December 2008, however we’ll keep you informed via the email mailing list.
Thanks again
Manly Dam Rangers
Submitted by Rob on Thu, 13/11/2008 - 09:02.
Due to a hazard reduction burn starting at approx 4 PM occurring in Garigal National Park on Thursday 13 November 2008 the following park closures will be in place until further notice:
- Kamber Fire Trail
- Five Mile Trail
- Slippery Dip Trail
- all other nearby legal & illegal trails
Due to a hazard reduction burn occurring in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park on Friday 14 November 2008 the following park closures will be in place until further notice:
- Cooyong/Neverfail Trail (also known as the Ryland Trail)
- Sandy Trail
- Neverfail Gully Trail
- Larool Trail (which is part of Dundundra Reserve)
Road closures will also be in place both days, including disruptions to Mona Vale Rd and Forest Way so please avoid the area if possible. For more updated information on road closures please check the RTA website or call 02 9450 3000/9472 8949.
Submitted by philberesford on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 16:39.
Below is a preview, click to read the full post. Just received this from the rangers. Personally I don't mind how the trail currently is. However I do hope they do something that improves the fun rather than what they did on the Allambie section with those inverted water bar things.
To Manly Dam mountain bike users
Notification of upcoming Manly Dam fire trail (mountain bike trail) maintenance work.
Please be advised that from Monday 10 November essential fire trail (mountain bike trail) upgrade works will begin at Manly Dam.
 
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