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Written by Pete. M
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011 |
Track Crew News - May 2011
This time it really did blow!
We are blown away by the amount of support and help we got to get the tracks open again It just showed how much the track system is appreciated.
A plus is we got a few more tunnels around the place now....
The Rotary Ride is now passable. Just make like Bat Man at the BrokenBridge but apart from this it’s back to normal, with a new down hill. We are sorting out prices and seeking funding to replace the bridge.
We had Contact staff come and play pick up sticks on the Huka Lodge Uphill to get that open which was a big help, turned a three day job into a one day.
The new Wairakei track has now got a name S.H. Fun (as in Sate highway) it’s a grade 2 easy warm up. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 May 2011 )
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Written by Thomas Schwarz
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Friday, 13 May 2011 |
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Taupo Trail receives $2.26 million from New Zealand Cycle Trail project
Nga Haerenga, The New Zealand Cycle Trail project will sign its contract for the new Lake Track cycle trail at a formal event in Taupo on Frida, 13 May.
The trail is a joint initiative of Bike Taupo, Department of Conservation, Taupo District Council, local community supporters and The New Zealand Cycle Trail project.
New Zealand Cycle Trail Project Manager Richard Balm says Bike Taupo had done an excellent job on the planning for the trail, making today’s contract signing possible.
“The idea of having a trail along the western shore of Lake Taupo has been a dream for a long time. The stunning scenery, native forest, close proximity to the lake and easy track gradient will make this trail very popular for both cyclists and walkers,” Mr Balm says.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 May 2011 )
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Written by Thomas Schwarz
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Sunday, 01 May 2011 |
Big Chainsaw Action
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Thanks to everyone, who dusted off their old tree felling equipment, oiled up the chains and came out today to help with the cleanup after the storm.
About 40 volunteers cut away over 30 trees and overhanging branches across various tracks in Wairakei today. Touris Trap, Bumble Bee, Ferret, Kevs Track and Redwoods were amongst the tracks were most of those wooden hurdles were cleared.
Over the next couple of weeks the regular track crew will be looking at all the ather tracks and do what they can to open them up. There might be another Working Bee next weekend.
The Rotary Track remains closed due to the sheer amont of large trees on it and the fact Paddy's Bridge is broken. Some Photos from today:
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 01 May 2011 )
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Written by Thomas Schwarz
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Sunday, 17 April 2011 |
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Bikewise Month - Spot the cyclist February 2011
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 April 2011 )
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