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Flock Hill Adventure Ride (Mountain Bike) - Held Saturday 20th February 2010
What a great day we had this year, we couldn't have wished for better weather. Everyone was smiling, and I am sure that the new track contributed to this.
As most of you will know in 2008 and 2009 we ran the ride around "Broken Hill" using SH 73 at the start so as to access the Stations tracks. Late in 2009 the Station owners had a new track cut, mainly for moving stock, but also for us to use, so avoiding the main highway, and riding in the reverse direction to give us even better views. Unfortunately the new track proved to be too steep, and with down hills that were potentially dangerous.
The Friday before this year ride was spent frantically checking out the Stations trails for a suitable course.
WOW! what we found is fantastic. An all weather surface, a couple of climbs, but rideable by most, great flowing downhills, a couple of shallow stream crossings, and a ride alongside Lake Pearson. FANTASTIC All of this and the spectacular scenery of the High Country, what more could we ask for.
This is a great recreational ride, with enough variation so that even those fast riders who were first home enjoyed the day. Next year we will introduce an optional 4km loop, to be ridden on the way home.
So spread the word, it is much more rider friendly than the 2008 and 2009 trails.
RIDE IT WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THEY WILL LOVE IT ALSO
Thank you all for supporting the Flock Hill ride and I look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Cliff.