WHITIANGA BIKE CLUB INC
16 Coghill St, WHITIANGA, PHONE 07 8660745
www.whitiangbikeclub.co.nz

MAY 31 2010 SPECIAL MESSAGE

Very Important Message

FIELDMOUSE TRAIL IS CLOSED.

This trail is the one beside Moewai Road and is used by learners and novice riders.

As a result of the storm last week, this trail and surrounding land was flooded with half a metre of water over it. Whilst the main access bridges called Power Pole and Three Trees were also covered, they remain in position but the smaller bridges on the flats have all been damaged and in one case floated away.

Since without these bridges the trail is not safe to ride, it has been closed until machinery can lift the bridges back into position and teams re-instate the approaches.

Damage to some structures has occurred as well and this will also be fixed at the same time.

PUMP TRACK IS CLOSED

Please do not attempt to ride this track at present. Water has washed away the approaches to two of the crossings over the centre ditch. It is intended to replace one of the crossings with a bridge to prevent such damage again. Meantime do no use the track as you will damage the riding surface.

HILL TRAILS & BMX TRACK ACCESS

We will have the bridge on Quarry trail back before the school holidays so that access can continue to BMX track and other trails. If you are in the park before we have this done, then ride up from the Home Trail exit to the bridge behind the water treatment shed.

CASH

Yes we always need cash to keep the park going. Machinery for repairs needs funds, and so do timber, nails etc. If you can help please do. Post donations to address above or credit our account and let us know please.

Whitianga Bike Club- Kiwibank 389002 0611973 00

OTHER RIDES IN AREA

At this time of year when the trails are soft and wet, try other locations. Get a copy of our local trail guide from the I-Sites and Whitianga and Tairua, as well as many bike shops. Cost is $4. If you email us we will post you one.

TREE PLANTING

We have told you before about all the trees now planted in the BMX track vicinity. We have been donated many pohutukawa trees and will be planting them near the trails and along the Moewai Rd boundary. Looking ahead, they will be something ride under and a great roadside avenue.

Whitianga Bike Park Trail Director

Bruce Chambers

Phone: 09 5245086

Fax: 09 5245076

Mobile: 0274944529