Kinglake WTF!!

[captainmorgan]

I was up at Kinglake today. I haven't been there for a while. I've noticed that some idiots have decided to cut down a few trees an make some of the dodgiest north shore I've ever seen! When will people learn.
I'm not too much against north shore, but if you're going to built it
A - Don't cut down trees
B - Make it stable

This stuff is like a trampoline! The wood that's been used is untreated pine, which I will give a few months until it starts to rot. If you must build it, do it properly! I can just see a bunch of teenage kids building this stuff.
Has anyone else seen it? What do you think?

[samsty]

Yeah, I was out there today aswell. I agree with you about the cutting down trees and building unstable ramps. Infact they shouldnt build ramps at all... Not unless it is really needed.. Having ramps for no reason randomly placed on a dh track really suck.

[Wisey]

I saw it being built last weekend, as it turns out its not kids building it, they are 30+ middle of the road DH riders with not a lot of idea on track building. I told them it's not the best idea and got some very blank looks on faces, it would easily be pulled down if it becomes any more of an issue.
We also saw some other guys building some drops and NS just before the last section of the track, they were pokey little drops to flat with no run in or out, I wonder sometimes what goes through their head, it doesn't take an Einstein to figure out they will be pox to ride but they continue to build mickey mouse crap.

On another note we have been doing some track work without any wood, fixed the double at the bottom by widening the landing, put in a couple of more berms in key spots in the fast 2nd section and widened/armoured the track just before the rock drop in the 2nd section. We do have plans to continue to clean up the track and to build more berms, maybe even a new jump or two, I hope this is ok with all the track riders, we would like to do 3 or 4 day sessions of work on the track before summer.

I love that track, its close to home and is super fun to ride. With a little more work it could be one of the best tracks in Vic, if it already isn't.
If people are going to build something out there make it work for all of us and if I think NS will ruin what we have then I'm sure it will be pulled down, we are definately not anti NS ( see Prezzo NS thread ), just needs to be done properly. Also try not to build any more lines in the top section, it has been butchered enough.

[captainmorgan]

If the guys building the ewok village up the top are 30+, then that surprises me. You would think someone of that age would have at least half a clue about building and another half a clue that it's probably not the best idea.
I agree, no more lines should be build up the top. I was one of the original builders of that part and now it's starting to become a maze of shortcuts.
I noticed the ladder drops at the bottom, they look better quality than the top stuff, but they go nowhere. If you are going to put stuff in like that, plan out the track first, like where it's going to go.

[Wisey]

If the guys building the ewok village up the top are 30+, then that surprises me. You would think someone of that age would have at least half a clue about building and another half a clue that it's probably not the best idea.
I agree, no more lines should be build up the top. I was one of the original builders of that part and now it's starting to become a maze of shortcuts.
I noticed the ladder drops at the bottom, they look better quality than the top stuff, but they go nowhere. If you are going to put stuff in like that, plan out the track first, like where it's going to go.

The guys building at the top seemed to be fairly inexperienced riders who are new to track building, obviously with not a lot of common sense, the guys building at the bottom seemed to have some experience but little imagination as to how their work would actually ride. At the moment every man and his dog are constructing new lines out there and for me personally I think it's not needed, just ride the dh track as it is.

[V10]

Hey wisey im interested in doing work and maintence at kinglake. We ride there nearly every weekend, after work in summer. It would be great to get up there with like minded poeple.Are you the guys with the red intense that upgraded the 2nd fast section?

[CrookS]

North shore is for canadian freeriders (with too much time on their hands) and should be contained to a little island in the middle of the ocean where it wont get in the way of a good honest DIRT AND ROCKS track.
P.s Kudos to the builders of the new sections out there awesome fun and it makes kinglake a place to wanna go now.

[Duff_Man]

Havnt been there for a few weeks or so, but i have seen a few NS things going in, and they are shit as! Are these new ones in the actual track or do you have to go another way to get to them? Cause if they are on the actual track then the axe will be coming out and that shit will be coming down!!

[Wattsy]

North shore is for canadian freeriders (with too much time on their hands)

No, North shore is for Canadian rider's who use it because the ground is unrideable. Surly not the case here in aus.

[captainmorgan]

Havnt been there for a few weeks or so, but i have seen a few NS things going in, and they are as gayas aids! Are these new ones in the actual track or do you have to go another way to get to them? Cause if they are on the actual track then the axe will be coming out and that shit will be coming down!!

No, they are on new bits of track.

[CrookS]

No, North shore is for Canadian rider's who use it because the ground is unrideable. Surly not the case here in aus.
Derogatory terminology is unnacceptable. Any further use will result in a permenent ban form Farkin.net

johnny.

[Timbot]

im with wisey on that one.dirt rocks and high speed honkin all the way..Long live king lake......minus northshore.

[olly1oo6]

who cares its gay anyway. whats wrong with jumps over holes and logs..

You really are an idiot aren't you? Is it any coincidence that your name contains the word "rooks"?

[StormFire]

I was up there again today, and seriously, any northshore that you have to worry about falling through as you walk along it seriously shouldn't be there.

If it was well made, then i could maybe see a reason for it being there, but what is there is just utter crap, and i dont see the need for northshore on a track like kinglake to start with.

[smokingmouse]

No need for shores at kinglake at all. i guess these things happen when our favourite tracks get more and more well known. The more people stem tracks off the original and build crud hip obstacles, the more chance there is of these places being irradicated by local authorities. We don't want this sort of crap now do we!!!!

[CrookS]

You really are an idiot aren't you? Is it any coincidence that your name contains the word "rooks"?
It is actually i just made it up outta the blue..... I didnt really get where you were going with it is it a free riding term???

[Wisey]

I am led to believe the dodgy bridges and poor North Shore has been crucified for the good of the track. A few guys are up there today doing more work for us all too enjoy, minus the NS.

[Harder Nox]

Anyone who doesn't know what these guys are on about...

Right-click, Save As...
http://dvideos.net/open/2308/


Its pretty dodgey stuff.. i wouldn't ride it when i was up there..

when i get back from NZ in a few weeks i'm thinking of moving out to Kinglake (if i can get a house mate or two) so i ride more often.. and what better track to have just down the road! i wouldn't mind lending a hand with the work you guys have planned for the track.. so drop me a PM with details and stuff..

[Timbot]

yes ill drop you a line next time we do a build day(whuch is almost every time weRide)we built a sweet new beam in the bottom section on saturday with more work to come.Long live king lake

[demo man]

Long live king lake

Long live a mountain bike trail in the same post as talking about building illegal North shore structures.

What fantastic irony.



oh, and Timbot - you do realise everyone here is saying they do NOT like the changes being made?

[L.P.]

that berm thats just been made is unreal, the track is in sweet as condition. im against the north shore, but maintaining the track and making it as sweet as it is now, im all for.

demoman - i think everyone is against the north shore, but timbot is talking about the new berm down the bottom, which is now sweet as. props.

[demo man]

demoman - i think everyone is against the north shore, but timbot is talking about the new berm down the bottom, which is now sweet as. props.

oh, so he meant berm, not beam. i get it, sorry Timbot.


it's still illegal though.

:p

[Wisey]

Poor Timbot... he has never been good at spelling but at the moment he is working hard along with Team Columbia and myself to keep cleaning up the track by reshaping and rebuilding as many berms as we can.
We would like to fix the rock drop to flat in the middle and maybe even take the track off to the side of the road straight after so as to miss the road in the middle all together, heaps of work involved so it may take a while. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Might I add that we are not the only ones doing some good stuff out there so props to the other crew doin their bit as well, ( and I don't mean the guys building the drops and bridges either ), every bit helps.

[juan]

hey wisey! colombia not columbia! spelling problems?:D
see you saturday!

[Armorlite]

Congratulations to all those people puting in the hard yards at Kinglake this winter/spring.
Have noticed a lot of work going into the upkeep and improvement of the track - Albeit some dodgy NS in the top section but good on em for trying.

Reading these forums, I'm hearing a lot of wingers baging out other peoples work - especially the freeride stuff going into the bottom section..
If you have a problem with any of it - Grab a farkin shovel and do something about it. Crying to your online MTB mommy is not productive and doesn't make the track any better. At least the people with shovels are doing something about it!!

[Gekigengar]

If you have a problem with any of it - Grab a farkin shovel and do something about it. Crying to your online MTB mommy is not productive and doesn't make the track any better. At least the people with shovels are doing something about it!!

i 2nd that ....... if its really bad... dont waste there efforts and try make it better if possible...

[Wisey]

Albeit some dodgy NS in the top section but good on em for trying.

Reading these forums, I'm hearing a lot of wingers baging out other peoples work - especially the freeride stuff going into the bottom section..
If you have a problem with any of it - Grab a farkin shovel and do something about it. Crying to your online MTB mommy is not productive and doesn't make the track any better. At least the people with shovels are doing something about it!!

Welcome to Farkin.

Firstly, why praise someone for building dodgy shite that puts the track in jepardy, if you want to practise building do it in your own backyard. Leave the top section as it is, it's just not needed.

Secondly, building pokey little drops to flat also does not make the track any better, makes me scratch my head and ask....why bother. If people just keep building random crap it will eventually have a detrimental effect on the DH track as the local rangers won't like it, we won't have a track to ride and none of us want that now do we.

I suggest thinking out your second post a little better than your first.

Might I add that Timbot was out there today fixing up more berms in the bottom section so it should be sweet to ride this weekend.

[V10]

Hey gus i rode ye olde kinglake on the weekend. props to all the guys that have done so much work up there over the last 4-6 weeks since i was up there last. I can now see what all the replys on here are about, the cmpletly shite notshores. Why is that wankers feel the need to clear, cut and basicly f#@k the bushland, just to replicate their favorite dvd's. Kinglake is an awsome place to ride it has bits of everthing we love to ride all through it. It dosn't need crappy unplaned stunts built into it. the guys and girls (Yes their up there too) Buildig berms and working on the track for the betterment of the area and the riders, are doing a top job. If half wit's keep clearing and just basically destoying the area with crap, we will all loose the area as a place to ride........... Sort of similar to what some idiot's have been doing at the bottom of Mt d. ut thats another thread.

[Timbot]

Been up at Kl again tuesday Building another new berm on an existing corner with Rodrego(the man can swing a shovel)The bottom section is now almost totally buff now,back to it's former glory or even better maybe?our next effort will be to put some work into the tight section after the road connector as there is alot of washed out corners needing attention.In regard to the top section i was dissapointed to see some Knucklehead cut through the log that was the landing ramp for the first half of the double.The only reason for this that is apparent to me is that the Vandal(s)that did it couldnt
ride it properly and thought "lets remove it"instead of trying to step it up.In my not so humble opinion the track should not be simplified.If your not good enough to ride an obstacle, ride around it and let the rest of us enjoy it the way it was....

[V10]

Yes timbot that is exactly what i was thinking about the removal of the log in the first part of that double section. There was no need to remove it. I have an idea who did it. My brother and i were hitting it up in the wet last time i was up there, And there was a few nancy boys saying how good it would be with out it there, because they couldnt even do it in the dry. (Fairy's). Even my missus can do it!!!!!!!!!!!! So what i reckon we should do is get a bob cat for the weekend and grade a smooth 3ft wide fire road into the hill in stead of the dh track, that way all the dick heads could ride it. Oh and dont forget the 10ft high not shores made of paddle pop sicks for the rominuk wanna be's.

[smokingmouse]

Here here. i third that notion about the log being cut out of the top section.:mad:

[StormFire]

I put foward the notion that we dig a really REALLY deep hole where that much loved log used to exist before it's life was tragically cut short, such that anyone that drops short of the logs past place of existance simply dissapears, thus ridding us of the probable log removalists.


however improbable, it's possible ... maybe if we dug for a really really long time ...

[Wisey]

I put foward the notion that we dig a really REALLY deep hole where that much loved log used to exist before it's life was tragically cut short, such that anyone that drops short of the logs past place of existance simply dissapears, thus ridding us of the probable log removalists.


however improbable, it's possible ... maybe if we dug for a really really long time ...

I like it, that idea has merit.

We may have to do something about it this weekend whilst we are up there, maybe we will make it bigger than it ever was. I too agree that if your unable to ride an obsticle either step it up or ride around/get off and push don't simplify something to suit your ability.

[buggy]

I'm a fairly amatuerish rider on a hardtail and even I can't see the point of taking something out just because it's a bit hard. Sorta defeats the purpose of riding a downhill track doesn't it? For me It's good to ave stuff you're not sure about or can't do. It gives you something to work up to. If you wanna take it easy either slow down a bit or start riding on paved bike tracks.

[Timbot]

we plan on replacing the log and moving the landing ramp of the second half of the double as we are all flat landing it.is this the case with most riders?...Wisey put a new berm in the 3rd section which is hard to spot until your apon it but it rides sweet as.Props mo foe.
Stand by as we still have grand renovations planned all though
the track but with the lack of rain shaping berms has become difficult and has made the track pretty slick.

[Duff_Man]

That is huge disrepect to the builders of that track to be removing obsticles. For starters it is really an insult in the first place for people to be changing tracks that they had very little, or nothing, to do with in the first place, i mean of course unless they have spoken to the guys who built it and so forth..and know what the go is and are making good positive changes.
To remove a log from the jumps in the top that person, or persons has alot of explaining to do....thats fuked! If you couldnt make that jump and now you have removed it, how do you think that you will advance in the future?? Besides it wasnt that hard to make, fuk you could make it sideways in the mud without evan needing to crank. If the person or persons who have done this are reading this you should be having a good hard look at urself! Maybe you should consider constructing your own track and no upsetting other riders..maybe think about someone else rather than urself!!

cheers,

Jack

[captainmorgan]

I'm one of the guys that built the entire first and last sections of the track. Personally it's doesn't bother me that that log has gone. Most people never used it as a down ramp.
One thing that does bug me is that about 50m after those doubles, the track is supposed to turn left then right then into the log drop. Someone has straight lined that entire section. There used to be a nice left handed berm there, which will probably be put back soon.

[juan]

hey timbot! when are we going to replace the log? let me know!

[CrookS]

MOD EDIT - next time have a go at expressing yourself without having to resort to using homophobic slurs, eh?

[Timbot]

This log has become quite the issue.iImean really,Those people in iraq think they have got problems losing legs and loved one's..stop for a moment and think about the poor mountian bikers that lost a log..so as a tribute we will be having a "Bring the log back"presentation day with BBq ,international top riders and guest speakers(date's to be posted soon)and plans are also on the table for possible"international save the log day"

[captainmorgan]

This log has become quite the issue.iImean really,Those people in iraq think they have got problems losing legs and loved one's..stop for a moment and think about the poor mountian bikers that lost a log..so as a tribute we will be having a "Bring the log back"presentation day with BBq ,international top riders and guest speakers(date's to be posted soon)and plans are also on the table for possible"international save the log day"

Haha. That's gold.

[Wisey]

I'm one of the guys that built the entire first and last sections of the track. Personally it's doesn't bother me that that log has gone. Most people never used it as a down ramp.
One thing that does bug me is that about 50m after those doubles, the track is supposed to turn left then right then into the log drop. Someone has straight lined that entire section. There used to be a nice left handed berm there, which will probably be put back soon.

I have to admit that I am one of the culprits who straight lines that section of track, we did try to ride the left and right corners through there but I guess I found it really slowed the flow of that part of the track. I could name several other culprits but I won't, yet.

Maybe your goodself El Capitain and our crew should get together out there soon and re-work some sections back to their former glory. We could certainly rebuild that left berm that you talk of but make it huge so as we can carry more speed through that part of the track, would also deter other track riders from cutting through there if it was massive. What are your thoughts on that???

We have been also discussing the possibilities of having a track work/maintenance day out there in the near future as we have recieved plenty of messages from riders keen to help out, we usually do something to the track most times we ride but to get 10 or 15 dudes with tools would make for some great results.

[wtr]

next time have a go at expressing yourself without having to resort to using homophobic slurs, eh?
Can't blame him, sounds like one of them diamo boys.:rolleyes:

[StormFire]

I We could certainly rebuild that left berm that you talk of but make it huge so as we can carry more speed through that part of the track, would also deter other track riders from cutting through there if it was massive. What are your thoughts on that???


I reckon just deter people from straightlining it. there's enough of a line on that corner to get your wheels stuck in, such that you can hold speed through it if you hit it just right, which just makes it all the more interesting than just having a big huge berm that everyone and their dog can get right.

[CrookS]

Can't blame him, sounds like one of them diamo boys.:rolleyes:

I cant win people can't say anything without offending someone else. AT the end of the day if you cant ride go home practise till ya can if ya dont wanna do that sell ya bike. Besides im using gay in the context of being happy not homosexual.

[captainmorgan]

I have to admit that I am one of the culprits who straight lines that section of track, we did try to ride the left and right corners through there but I guess I found it really slowed the flow of that part of the track. I could name several other culprits but I won't, yet.

Maybe your goodself El Capitain and our crew should get together out there soon and re-work some sections back to their former glory. We could certainly rebuild that left berm that you talk of but make it huge so as we can carry more speed through that part of the track, would also deter other track riders from cutting through there if it was massive. What are your thoughts on that???

We have been also discussing the possibilities of having a track work/maintenance day out there in the near future as we have recieved plenty of messages from riders keen to help out, we usually do something to the track most times we ride but to get 10 or 15 dudes with tools would make for some great results.

When we first built that corner there was a decent sized berm there and you could carry nice speed. What I'd like to do is put in another big left berm, imediately followed by a big right berm. That would be fun and keep up the flow. I do agree, currently that line break up the flow of things.
Unfortunately at the moment I'm building a deck at my house, so that's taking upu my weekends. Once that's finished I'd been up for doing some more track work. It would be good to organise a build day there. If we could get 20 people to turn up, then a lot of stuff can be done. I have some ideas of where some new track can be built, which I've been wanting to do for some time.

On another note, CrookS, it sounds to me like you think you're better that everyone else? Most people ride to have fun, they don't have to be as good as you. That kind of attitude can discourage a lot of people. Don't be surprised if you get snubbed by people when you're out riding.

[Harder Nox]

On another note, CrookS, it sounds to me like you think you're better that everyone else? Most people ride to have fun, they don't have to be as good as you. That kind of attitude can discourage a lot of people. Don't be surprised if you get snubbed by people when you're out riding.

CrookS is better than everyone else.

[V10]

Let me know when were building im there. Old kinglake is great now but with some work done by dedicated riders/ builders it would be awsome!!!!!!!!!

[dizzyflores]

Any update on the big Kinglake bee. Unfortunately it looks like the people who are making unpopular changes to the track haven't even heard of farkin, so it will be an ongoing battle to save the track. If we can organise a day where all the posters can meet up, they can discuss what and where to modify/repair with shovels at 20 paces rather than having girly-man posting wars or making drastic changes up there in the middle of the night. If the bad men/pussies/retards see a united positive effort, they might be less likely to fck with stuff because they'll be too busy riding the new improvements.

I say anyone who is interested heads up on the first weekend after some decent rain. (if we get any)

I'm keen if you're keen and so on...... and so on......

You know where to find me.

[dizzyflores]

The first big improvement should be moving the large tree to the right of the second double landing, I've hit it twice now.

[captainmorgan]

The first big improvement should be moving the large tree to the right of the second double landing, I've hit it twice now.

I hope you're not serious!

[CrookS]

Captain i take offence to that. That commment in no way would discourage a normal person. Its merely a hint. If you cant ride something practise instead of fucking it for everyone.
That doesnt say anything like " im better than you"
Thanks Timmy ;)

[captainmorgan]

Sorry Crooks, it just sounded like you were trying to discourage people.

[dizzyflores]

I hope you're not serious!

I said "move" the large tree for a reason. I guess it's true that written words don't sound the same as when they come out of my mouth.

That being said, if we could grab the bottom of the hill and lift it up so it's higher than the top of the hill now, we could ride a brand new track. Kind of like Gran Turismo. Who's with me??

[juan]

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That being said, if we could grab the bottom of the hill and lift it up so it's higher than the top of the hill now, we could ride a brand new track. Kind of like Gran Turismo. Who's with me??[/QUOTE]

WTF???

[RED BARRON]

Gran Tourismo sounds good and maybee we could have a virtual parts upgrades aswell.
Getting back to the track talk, The boys and I have been riding KL regularly for about 5 years and doing our fair share of work, this is the first time I have seen trees cut and dodgy work - I think we can nip it in the bud. A maintenace day would be a good idea as we can make sure everyone is on the same page. How about 2 weeks away Sat 21/10/06 ? That is if we get some decent rain. PS I was sad to see the removal of the log on the first double - not cool. The work done on the lower berms - Cool

[V10]

Yep Im there Sat 21/10. PM me if there is any up dates on times. There will be at least 4 of us. Cheers

[RED BARRON]

Good stuff V10. There should be at least 3 of us rocking up around 10am so lets hope for rain late in the week and get on the tools. - Cap'n Morgan we thonght that it would be cool to rebuild the old berms after the doubles on the top section and maybee fix up the last 90% right. It should be quiet because of the race at You Yangs.

[captainmorgan]

Fixing up those berms would be a good idea. Don't think I'll be able to make it up there that day though. If you guys plan on a build day in November as well, I should be good.

[Timbot]

I would be up for some mantainance work on the twentyfirst if we get some decent rain and if it doesnt rain (as i think will be the case )we could all rake the track top to bottom as it badly needs it.

[Wisey]

We all rode there yesterday, some had a better day than others.......

I gotta say the track is starting to fall apart, all the work we have put in with the new berms and sections are in dire need of some serious rain and some of the jumps are starting to crumble as they are just so powdery dry.

Before any more work is done it really needs a good downpour (and who knows when that might happen eh???) as nothing will stabilise until then, as Timbot said we could maybe rake the whole track and remove all the loose dirt and rocks and possibly try to rebuild a couple of jumps/berms with some watering cans but until we get a half decent downpour any work done will just end up in a pile of dust. The track is so slippery and dusty at the moment and a good raking would help a lot....... what do you think about that?

[Az]

Was up there today (monday)!

Fantastic work guys, keep it up. If I ever get anytime of on the weekends your doing trail work, I'll be sure to lend a helping hand.

And to those clowns who think that tree at the road crossing is for your empty poweraid bottles, pick up your act! I would hate to see such a great
riding area destroyed because your to lazy to take out what you brought in......

[smokingmouse]

i will be going up to the working bee with V10...

[Timbot]

Im not sure if you all still plan to do some track work on saturday as we have received barely any rain but if it goes ahead can i make a suggestion?.....Maintainance only!!!.No mickey mouse stunts or dinky little out of place jumps and if berms are on the cards they should be staked and properly built.No half arsed shit.The track has flow and has been well thought out and respect should be paid to this fact.
We are going up tomorrow(friday) to do some work and have a ride and we will be undertaking some work in the 2nd section which will include cambering the straight fast section into the 2nd bottom berm to stop the massive braking bumps that have developed.And yes we will take our own water and watering cans plus some cement(works like a dream)to mix through the soil ..Ein langes leiben Fur KL.

[Timbot]

I'm one of the guys that built the entire first and last sections of the track. Personally it's doesn't bother me that that log has gone. Most people never used it as a down ramp.
One thing that does bug me is that about 50m after those doubles, the track is supposed to turn left then right then into the log drop. Someone has straight lined that entire section. There used to be a nice left handed berm there, which will probably be put back soon.
After reading your post about every one cutting through the "left right"section i thought i would ride it as you planned and built it but i must say this is the only section in the top that has no flow.The top section is Awesome (props to you )but some thing change for a reason.I will continue to ride it so as i think it flows so.Sorry if this offends but speed is of the essence.....

[captainmorgan]

After reading your post about every one cutting through the "left right"section i thought i would ride it as you planned and built it but i must say this is the only section in the top that has no flow.The top section is Awesome (props to you )but some thing change for a reason.I will continue to ride it so as i think it flows so.Sorry if this offends but speed is of the essence.....

No worries. You're right, at the moment the flow is crap there. It needs some nice berms to be rebuilt before it's nice and flowy like when we first built it.

[RED BARRON]

Good to see a bit of rain today, Look foward to getting on the tools with you guys. See you all up there about 10 ish tomorrow V10, Smoking mouse, Wisey (maybe), Timbot (Maybe).

[Wisey]

Myself and Tim spent the afternoon today swinging tha matic up at K.L, at one stage there it did rain pretty hard and continued on and off all arvo with a little drizzle, was a good time to do some work.

We put a couple of new pieces of armour into the fast 2nd section and completed a new right hand berm in between the two left berms at the bottom of that section, we raked nearly the entire 2nd section too, will be like skiing a groomed run in the morn, super smooth. We also got 3/4 of the way through rebuilding the first of the 3 jumps in the last section, we have made it a fast floaty step down style jump about 2 or 3 ft high, we had some slight structural problems at dusk so we left it not quite finished but with a little love tomorrow it will be a cool new addition to the bottom section. Just take it easy when you get to it, can't miss it really, as it's not rideable as yet but can be ridden around.

We were going to ride elsewhere tomoz but have decided to finish what we started, will be up there round 11 or 12.

[Wisey]

And that avatar of you Red Barron, have completed that stunt twice through there, I did it last Saturday actually. It's not fun landing on your head with a sore shoulder already. :rolleyes:

[Timbot]

Wisey and myself went to KL friday and shoveled all arvo.got heaps done.New berm,armouring trouble spots,raking and we built a big ski jump in the bottom section.we went back up on saturday to ride the improvements including a wicked new big arse berm that V10 ,smokingmouse dizzy and there crew made(quality work)at the bottom of the top section.The track is getting awesome with heaps o flow .The 2nd section is some serious high speed honkin time now with the 2 bottom left hand berms now linked with a right hander too...Sweet..We still plan more improvements providing we get some more rain soon.It's great this forum exists so people can pool there idea's and inspiration and get some shit done as has been the case over the weekend at Kinglake..
Was also ace to be able to fully rail the bike with a bit of moisture on the track after skating on talc powder the last couple of months.Prior to last weekend we were running high 4.40's and after the improvements and track conditions we were running mid 4.30's.Buurrraaap..

[Timbot]

Wisey and myself went to KL friday and shoveled all arvo.got heaps done.New berm,armouring trouble spots,raking and we built a big ski jump in the bottom section.we went back up on saturday to ride the improvements including a wicked new big arse berm that V10 ,smokingmouse dizzy and there crew made(quality work)at the bottom of the top section.The track is getting awesome with heaps o flow .The 2nd section is some serious high speed honkin time now with the 2 bottom left hand berms now linked with a right hander too...Sweet..We still plan more improvements providing we get some more rain soon.It's great this forum exists so people can pool there idea's and inspiration and get some shit done as has been the case over the weekend at Kinglake..
Was also ace to be able to fully rail the bike with a bit of moisture on the track after skating on talc powder the last couple of months.Prior to last weekend we were running high 4.40's and after the improvements and track conditions we were running mid 4.30's.Buurrraaap..

is there an echo in here..just read your post wisey .im repeating.opps.

[RED BARRON]

Good work all round at KL boys, The track is heaps faster and flowy. Timbot and wisey put in some nice berms ( that 2nd sect is blury vision fast) and the jumps in the last are cool.
Dizzy, myself, Silver Fox, V10 and Smoking sped up the top section with a huge berm at the end of the first section, you can come out too fast now.
I came home with bugs in my teeth.
Good to meet up with all you dudes, we shoud hook up again and get some footage.
Respec.

[Timbot]

going up tomorrow(friday) to do some more work and then have a ride if anyone cares to swing some shovel.Im gonna fix the Huck to flat onto that ugly rock and raise and tweak a couple o bits.Ill be there at 11.30 and we have a spare spot in the van for one lucky contestant..

[Wisey]

Last Friday arvo Tim and Intense built a small ladder bridge extending out over the rock drop to flat at the end of the 2nd section. It has definatley improved the section as you now miss the rock but it's not quite finished, we will make a little dirt ramp and berm to land in so you can carry more speed off the drop.
The track is in awesome nick with the rain we have had and the adjustments made, top effort to all those that have been working out there. Between you and I, Kinglake is now a place to want to ride and with some more work it will be an epic track(probably already is).

[L.P.]

Last Friday arvo Tim and Intense built a small ladder bridge extending out over the rock drop to flat at the end of the 2nd section. It has definatley improved the section as you now miss the rock but it's not quite finished, we will make a little dirt ramp and berm to land in so you can carry more speed off the drop.
The track is in awesome nick with the rain we have had and the adjustments made, top effort to all those that have been working out there. Between you and I, Kinglake is now a place to want to ride and with some more work it will be an epic track(probably already is).

nice work. that drops pretty nice, props. once exams are over, i might head out to do some of the same sorta shovelswinging.

[VW NUT]

SWEET well done to all the people invloved in improving the KL track, i cant wait to get up there and do some runs :)

Cheers James

P.S Its been so long since i last went there i probably wont even reconise the track...