The Bandits have been evicted

[Inverted]

Dont plan to come to Red Hill to ride either the djs or Dh track as the landowners are claiming it back. Unfortunatley the council have ordered the land owners to remove all illegal structures from Red Hill including the DH track and dirt jumps. The land owners informed me the council acted on complaints from local bush walkers who were mowed down at the DH track by a rider. Unfortunatley this incident has affected everything thats rideable at Red Hill including our djs that have been there for over 3 years. The work that has gone into Red Hill djs is huge and it was a very sad day when I found out what is goiung to happen with-in 14 days. I do realise that we didnt own the land but we had an agreement with both the council and the land owners in regards to the site, but we had no control over who used the area, hence the inncident on the DH track and the other accidents at the djs(like the punter who was airlifted). I do know of a certain persons mother who complained to the council relentlessly because her son broke his wrist at the dirt jumps. You fuckwit, you had no skills to attempt any dirt jumps and you didnt have the balls to tell your mother it was your fault.
So if you planning on coming to Red Hill dont because its gunna suck with out a DH track and djs.
The bandits new dj location will never be known to anyone besides the bandits, for obvious reasons. In the intrim we may frequent other local dj locations.

[Muz]

DAMN!!!!!!

Man that blows! The jumps weren't even all that crap ;) Do you know when they're planning to bring in the dozers? (cause we should hi-jack one and build one massive jump).

What sad news for people who have spent so much time digging and perfecting such an awesome artwork.

[RCOH]

This isn't another one of your little practical jokes is it? :confused:

[toodles]

Guys it sucks that you're losing your jumps. I've seen about 40 threads on Farkin related to this area (both good and bad) but I still haven't got a good idea what it's like. Anyone got any pics of the spread of jumps out there?

[nickz]

Well that's fucked. People getting knocked down on the DH is a separate matter, but not being responsible for your own actions and injuries in any part of Red Hill is just cowardly and selfish. It's a very sad day we live in where the first thing people do is look for someone/someting to blame for their own fuck ups.

[October26]

Can the council tell you what to do with your land if it isn't in reguards to buildings?

[SideFX]

Is this for real? If so, that's an absolute fuckin bitch! :mad:

I can already see Oxford Falls facing the same fate with all the additional riders turning up there.

[robbyloveday]

:( :mad: :mad: TOTALLY FUCKED
is there anything we (the riders) can do to object to this?

[LEX]

man this totally blows,, Sydney DH riders are getting eradicated, we will have no where to go soon enough. Red is sutting down apparently oxford is facing the same fate whats left around this area thats half decent?

[W.bat]

Yeah huge bummer.

Sorry to be a prick but that is one of the reasons why I went on about the new ramps and stuff built on Oxford falls.

Good luck with the new spot guys.

[WooKie]

Unfortunatly Iverted is telling the truth. Soon to be flat land again :(

It was fun while it lasted. RIP

[RCOH]

That really sucks. I was hoping to get back into DJ there every other weekend.

Is there going to be final session/party?

[I_am]

:mad: .......... Wat a load of shit. It was good while it lasted i guess. Have good luck with ur next location.

[Rik]

A walker on the DH track? That's a bit brave, isn't it?

[spam]

i dnt meen to be a dick or anything but is this a lie to get us not to go there anymore ,if not that realy sucks that was a mad slalom track you had there

[norco norri]

even though i havent seen the jumps that sounds fucked up about those people getin hurt then blamin other people for it wen the council comes u should high jak a bobcat and build new jumps or wen the bobcats come just stay there and jump because they cant hit u or tell u to move and if they do hit u suue them for lots of money then have money to buy ur own bobcat then laugh at the stupid council (R|I|D|E)(B|I|K|E) MTB

[cheese]

That sucks bigtime, ide always wanted to head down to Redhill someday and have a bit of a bash, looks like I never will :(

The riders should hit up the urban environment more seeing there is less natural to ride. Mabey if there is a sudden influx of street riders the council will think "shit what have we done, was it because we are shutting out the good riding areas that we now have little bastards on bikes all over the city?"

[Timmy Bee]

i dunno if this has been said yet, havnt read it all but...

why the fuck are walkers on a DH BIKE track, arnt they the ones to be blamed for getting the riders hurt, not vice versa?

PS, i dont know the details to the track, so if im wrong and its originaly a walking track, excuse me then.

[I_am]

That sucks bigtime, ide always wanted to head down to Redhill someday and have a bit of a bash, looks like I never will :(

The riders should hit up the urban environment more seeing there is less natural to ride. Mabey if there is a sudden influx of street riders the council will think "shit what have we done, was it because we are shutting out the good riding areas that we now have little bastards on bikes all over the city?"

haha not such a bad idea

[johnny]

i dunno if this has been said yet, havnt read it all but...

why the fuck are walkers on a DH BIKE track, arnt they the ones to be blamed for getting the riders hurt, not vice versa?

PS, i dont know the details to the track, so if im wrong and its originaly a walking track, excuse me then.
How is a (non-biking) walker supposed to be able to differentiat a walking track from a DH track?

All they will see is a cleared area creating passage.

[2 smooth 4 u]

How is a (non-biking) walker supposed to be able to differentiat a walking track from a DH track?

All they will see is a cleared area creating passage.

thats why there should be signs saying watch for fast bike riders
at like the top andbotom of tracks and where 2 tracks meet


that sucks guys u had such sweet jumps there

[ToMmY B]

who was the kid whos mum complained
what an idiot

[SideFX]

i dunno if this has been said yet, havnt read it all but...

why the fuck are walkers on a DH BIKE track, arnt they the ones to be blamed for getting the riders hurt, not vice versa?

PS, i dont know the details to the track, so if im wrong and its originaly a walking track, excuse me then.

Well it was never an Official DH track, I guess the walkers had as much rights as the riders being there.

However that doesn't explain their stupidity for being there in the first place, the track doesn't really look like a normal walking trail.

Hell, I'll probably hit it up on the weekend. It's not really going to make much of a difference anyway since it's suppose to shut down.:mad:

[big_pete]

Oragnise a protest the day they plan on doing this im sure alot of people would turn up..

Worth a go

[fatnold]

so fuckin biased. the council didn't order the landowner to erect 'NO BUSHWALKING' signs! there must be more riders than walkers up there.
so fucked.

[johnny]

Most walkers would be of voting age where the most MTBers wouldn't.

[Timmy Bee]

How is a (non-biking) walker supposed to be able to differentiat a walking track from a DH track?

All they will see is a cleared area creating passage.

yes, but, if a rider used the same excuse (i just saw a track, didnt know it wasnt for mtbs) they wouldnt get away with it, plus its sorta obvious (with all the structures), im not saying they should of know, im saying they shouldnt blame the cyclist.

[Dim]

Wat a shame, so much time has been put into that place. All the blood, sweat and tears.

I really feel for you guys, and hopfully your next place will be as good if not better than this

[olly1oo6]

jeeezus, im only 63 days off my final HSC exam, and i was hoping to come out and enjoy the place during summer! this is bad news. i really feel bad for those that have been building there for such a long time, dale, nitwit, inverted and others. to me redhill was a bit of a mecca, where i learnt to DJ and experience a group of riders together enjoying riding and digging.

you never know tho fellas, just because they get ploughed..it wont stop me from coming back there after skool finishes and picking up the pieces. only fences and development would hold me back.

Its been known for a while...Warringah council is one of the most corrupt councils on Sydney, and was at one stage voted as the worst by a good margin. thus the news doesnt surprise me at all, even though it is private owned land, im sure it would have been a different story if we had a fair go.

if i may cite from http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA20020925025

"Last year (2001) Warringah had the dubious honour of being the most complained about council in New South Wales, with allegations of corruption, breaches of pecuniary interest, potential conflicts of interest, a break down in meeting procedures, administrative problems and a lack of proper process."

not to mention, the poor bugger who "commited suicide" (cough cough) after raising allegations regarding the councils treatment of development:
http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LC20020409046

"...the tragic death of a Warringah developer who in July last year (2001) provided a statement to the relevant authorities alleging criminal conduct on the part of Councillor Darren Jones, now mayor, another senior counsellor and the brother of that councillor.

Some time after making the allegations the developer was found dead from a gunshot wound. His death was ruled by police to be suicide. Unfortunately, his tragic death may mean that his allegations were never fully investigated"
got sus?

[johnny]

yes, but, if a rider used the same excuse (i just saw a track, didnt know it wasnt for mtbs) they wouldnt get away with it, plus its sorta obvious (with all the structures), im not saying they should of know, im saying they shouldnt blame the cyclist.
Oh I totally agree, we are a smaller non-organised part of society.

Walkers have clubs and collectives which means that they can coordinate activites of political interest far better than a disaggregated group of dudes on bikes. That's why we lose and they win.

Organise ourselves into a collective that coordinates action and political interest/pressure and things would be different.....hint hint. ;)

[bulllet]

This is to the bandits,

Awesome work over the years that the dj's have been there. You guys have made a real difference in the northern riding community.

You have inspired people to make their own jumps and to improve their riding abilities. You offered your time to others and I am sorry that you have lost this.

Make your next jumps the ultimate, bigger and better than redhill and keep them just for you.

Best of luck in the future,

Bulllet.

[Inverted]

Johnny is right, walkers have just as much right to be there as us. In theroy no one had the right to be on the land because its private land. hmm
We will be riding until the bulldozers come, maybe chain ourselves to the dirt..

[bulllet]

Lets Riot!

[SideFX]

Looks like Red HIll will be packed this weekend with everyone trying to get a last ride in before the closure, whenever that may be.

[Timmy Bee]

i got an idea, much easier than making a large bike community too.

we take down the walking clubs, you know, burning down their buildings, attacking them as they walk their crappy tracks ("then roll them in a carpet and throw them off a bridge, he he he" -homer simpson), you know how it is, general distruction....

lol, that would be a dream come true.

im realy sorry for you guys, i might try come down this weekend or something, and jump, i havnt jumped there since youve made them huge.

PS, i reckon (seriosly this time) you should get everyone down there standing in the coffins and shit when the bulldozers come, youve already lost it, you may aswell stand up to them.

[Extreme Hucker]

ROAD BLOCK and BOOBY TRAPS, thats what i say!!

[curtisrider]

...at Red Hill including our djs that have been there for over 3 years.

red hill has been there for ages my mates brother use to take us there wen they were good like 8 years ago there was like atleast 50 jumps there and a halfpipe

8 years, thats a long time for trails. did they die and get rebuilt by mtbers?

[cheese]

we take down the walking clubs

Is there seriously such a thing as a walking club? :confused: Is there also different disciplins of walking, like free walking (I have seen a video of this actualy), downhill walking, jump walking? :confused:

It isnt the best idea to go around hinting at violent and agressive action. You never know if someone connected finds it and the council sees a immature and (understandably) angry bunch of guys who confirm their ideas of rebel idiots on 'dangerous' DH bikes running into walkers. (im not saying the DH'ers are idiots, but it seems that the council does).

Anyway just a thought.

[Timmy Bee]

i dunno cheese but johny said - "Walkers have clubs and collectives which means that they can coordinate activites of political interest far better than a disaggregated group of dudes on bikes. That's why we lose and they win." so my guess is that there is such thing as walking clubs.

i was just joking anyway, the chance of someone from council seeing it is probebly slim, but oh well, the land is lost anyway.

[t]

Looks like Red HIll will be packed this weekend with everyone trying to get a last ride in before the closure, whenever that may be.

if the place is packed out that's an excelant oportunity to get the media out there, make the public aware that if it get's dozed there is gonna be a huge influx of street ridders milling around the city next week.

that's pretty f##ked. Mountain biking is growing at it's fastest rate in a long time and we are getting less and less places to ride.

has anyone called one of those free legal advice center to see if the council actually has the right to send dozers onto private land ?

[bulllet]

solution,

Plant native trees around dj's...cannot destroy native trees with dozers.
worth a try?

[Wattsy]

just think of the good times and memorys you had at red hill, i sure do and let them help build the anger to crack some skulls!!!!!




sorry, im a little amp'd at the moment, dont crack skulls, sort the problem out without volience and if it doesnt work out, then crack skulls.




sorry

[lobstar]

that sucks nuts
i loved the djs, never even got a chance to ride dh
i feel so sorry 4 u guys

[vando]

My only suggestion is for one of the Bandits or anyone to get in contact with the Manly Daily, or the like, and for them to come down and write an article.

I dont know what the hell goes on in some peoples minds sometimes, hundreds of riders use Red Hill every weekend, not only the Dirt Jumps and DH but also for Trail riding and the like, and generally everyone enjoys it, no matter age or riding ability. There must be some other way around it.

[Squidly Didly]

I hope we've all learned a lesson here from all this mess.

Guys please remember that whether you are on a legal trail or not, and there's a walker, DON'T PISS THEM OFF. Have a friendly chat as they are out there trying to have fun like you are. If you don't feel like being social, say 'gday' or 'good morning' as you go past. Even a simple 'sorry bout that' if you've scared them. It's not that hard people.

We're always going to have accidents, and we'll always have attention whether we like it or not. Just don't make us (ANY CYCLIST IN GENERAL) look like fuckwits. All it takes is one bad apple to ruin everything.

Now we may have lost a DH run, and a jump park but that doesnt mean all is lost. There's still a heap of trails out there to explore so PLEASE do not fuck those up for us too.

Now I don't expect anyone to just sit back and take it on the chin, as i'm sure a lot of you will be wanting to build more jumps and maybe even cut a new DH run. Sooo i just want to say, legal or not, do NOT make them easily accessible, and most of all, passive. Keep it low key, and lets not create a repeat of this conglomerate of crap.

[jasevr4]

My only suggestion is for one of the Bandits or anyone to get in contact with the Manly Daily, or the like, and for them to come down and write an article.

If you get an article, you need to get a few riders quoted saying how "disappointed you are in the offending rider - now he's ruined it for everyone" or something like that. The general public couldn't care less about us - you have to show the that you guys are more annoyed at the rider than they are.

Just my 2c.

[Daver]

would you believe the GUMBY WORKS AT A BIKE SHOP???
BA TO BE EXACT!!!!

Deary me. I don't think it's the son's fault, but again from what the rumor mill produces thats not a related issue. AFAIK the main reason was that walkers were nearly being hit on those trails by riders who would 1) not stop, and 2) scare them. Needless to say that this is not a picture that i haven't seen before with all the "emo gangstas" who ride there.

[scblack]

I hope we've all learned a lesson here from all this mess.

Guys please remember that whether you are on a legal trail or not, and there's a walker, DON'T PISS THEM OFF. Have a friendly chat as they are out there trying to have fun like you are. If you don't feel like being social, say 'gday' or 'good morning' as you go past. Even a simple 'sorry bout that' if you've scared them. It's not that hard people.

We're always going to have accidents, and we'll always have attention whether we like it or not. Just don't make us (ANY CYCLIST IN GENERAL) look like fuckwits. All it takes is one bad apple to ruin everything.

Now we may have lost a DH run, and a jump park but that doesnt mean all is lost. There's still a heap of trails out there to explore so PLEASE do not fuck those up for us too.

Now I don't expect anyone to just sit back and take it on the chin, as i'm sure a lot of you will be wanting to build more jumps and maybe even cut a new DH run. Sooo i just want to say, legal or not, do NOT make them easily accessible, and most of all, passive. Keep it low key, and lets not create a repeat of this conglomerate of crap.

Well said Squid.

It is not hard to stop and say hi to the walkers, then they do not see us as urban terrors, scaring the living daylights out of them.

Often they are of the older generation, and don't understand what we're up to - lighten up with them, and give them a positive memory of us on the bikes.

[technoboy]

Well said Squid.

It is not hard to stop and say hi to the walkers, then they do not see us as urban terrors, scaring the living daylights out of them.

Often they are of the older generation, and don't understand what we're up to - lighten up with them, and give them a positive memory of us on the bikes.
Unfortunately the Downhillrs didn't have the same relationship as the builders
with the walkers!
Thanks guys! fuckers!!!!!

[Daver]

James if your F.B.R your a tool!!!! (your the only person i know that would say deary me!)
god knows why you even ride your soft! And anyone that lives at home at the age of 32 or what eva you r is a complete MUMMYS BOY!
tell ya mum i said she just lost bike addiction thousands!

I am not James (And i'm not F**kin JONO either), but he's not the reason why they got knocked down anyway. James is a champ, and i'm not going to see him being accused as of being the problem here.

[technoboy]

I am not James (And i'm not F**kin JONO either), but he's not the reason why they got knocked down anyway. James is a champ, and i'm not going to see him being accused as of being the problem here.

He's not the only one to blame Daver!
but wouldn't you think if you worked in a bike store BA of all stores you would be behind the hole MTB thig???

P.s i have spoken to the catholic church the downhill track will be closed this weekend by the Bandits! sorry guys! no more DH runs!

[crabapple hitz]

I think blaming single people or BA for this happening is a bit ritch.

You honestly don't think that just the DH track is to blame for this.
That track has been there for longer than the jumps and it has stayed relatively the same for some years.
Yet the jumps have become a monster jump park with A starting gate for a 4X track, a 6ft wallride, several 6-8 packs pack. I think this has attracted a lot more attention than anything else.
Especially to walkers and environmental types who don't see a jump park, all they see is big dirty holes in the ground.
You guys have to admit you have gone a bit overboard on the jumps up there.
I think this whole downhiller hitting someone could have been the straw that broke the camels back but it's far from the only reason.

[technoboy]

I think blaming single people or BA for this happening is a bit ritch.

You honestly don't think that just the DH track is to blame for this.
That track has been there for longer than the jumps and it has stayed relatively the same for some years.
Yet the jumps have become a monster jump park with A starting gate for a 4X track, a 6ft wallride, several 6-8 packs pack. I think this has attracted a lot more attention than anything else.
Especially to walkers and environmental types who don't see a jump park, all they see is big dirty holes in the ground.
You guys have to admit you have gone a bit overboard on the jumps up there.
I think this whole downhiller hitting someone could have been the straw that broke the camels back but it's far from the only reason.

were not blaming BA or James although James's Mum had something to do with the Nazi bush walkers, And because he broke his collar bone...
p.s overboard ha ha you aint seen nothing you tool!

[nitwit]

When i got a call last sunday confirming this, i was heartbroken, and still am.

Said by Daver (F.B.R)
Needless to say that this is not a picture that i haven't seen before with all the "emo gangstas" who ride there.

I think you have us confused with the like of bomber1 and his crew.
None of the bandits listen to emo punk nor do we think we're gangstas. Daver, i think you should watch what you say cause you're treading a fine line.

This is not the end, only the begining.

[Rik]

Please keep the tough talk and name calling out of what could be a rational discussion.

[johnny]

Grand Master Teryaki says emotions cloud the rational mind.......... :cool:

Don't worry, the two wheeled pheonixes shall rise from the dust again another place. Just think, only this time it will be private ;)

The search is on for the new spot.

[Daver]

When i got a call last sunday confirming this, i was heartbroken, and still am.

Said by Daver (F.B.R)


I think you have us confused with the like of bomber1 and his crew.
None of the bandits listen to emo punk nor do we think we're gangstas. Daver, i think you should watch what you say cause you're treading a fine line.

This is not the end, only the begining.

Ah yes. That wasn't direct at you or any of the other older guys, but it was directed at the youngsters like bomber1 and stpn00bs... I'm sorry to generalise but those are the kind of guys who cause more trouble than they're worth. I know a lot of guys are heartbroken (and admittedly, i'm going to miss some of the trails up there) but i think guys like Timmy and robbyloveday are overreacting when they say that all the good trails are dead.

So yeah, no offence to you or any of the other builders (Dale, wookie et al... except naz... he's full gangsta).

[SideFX]

P.s i have spoken to the catholic church the downhill track will be closed this weekend by the Bandits! sorry guys! no more DH runs!

...and may I ask how you Bandits are planning on enforcing the closure?

Yes, no one can deny the Bandits put in a shit loads of effort maintaining/improving the DJ area.

Although having said that, you guys don't own the land. It is as we know it, a land belonging to the Catholic church. The Bandits may claim the the DJ area as their own but then I never see you guys on the DH track.

Let's see if the DJ area will also be closed by you guys.

If anyone is to blame, it's the Dirt bikers who rips the shit up, not to mention the noise pollution.

[dylma]

instead of tree huggin hippies, become jump huggin hippies. tie yourselves to the jumps.

i used to ride red hill a few years ago, havnt been there for 2 years, but it looks amazingly better. it will be sad to see it go. those fond memories, brings a tear to my eyes.

[technoboy]

...and may I ask how you Bandits are planning on enforcing the closure?

Yes, no one can deny the Bandits put in a shit loads of effort maintaining/improving the DJ area.

Although having said that, you guys don't own the land. It is as we know it, a land belonging to the Catholic church. The Bandits may claim the the DJ area as their own but then I never see you guys on the DH track.

Let's see if the DJ area will also be closed by you guys.

If anyone is to blame, it's the Dirt bikers who rips the shit up, not to mention the noise pollution.
i don't care mate were ripping the DH down if you have a problem with that i'll be up there all weekend!!
see you there!
P.s it's because of all you Downhillrs that the hill is being closed!!!!

[johnny]

Not that I care either way myself, but why are you doing that? Are you palnning on re-using the stuff or just a bit of smashin' fun?

[SideFX]

i don't care mate were ripping the DH down if you have a problem with that i'll be up there all weekend!!
see you there!
P.s it's because of all you Downhillrs that the hill is being closed!!!!

Mate, how can you justify that the Downhillers are the cause of the closure?
Are we playing the blaming game now?

It hurts me to see Red Hill getting closed down, please don't expect me to come and help you rip down the DH track.

[johnny]

Let's not send Red Hill off with another shitfight please.

[technoboy]

Mate, how can you justify that the Downhillers are the cause of the closure?
Are we playing the blaming game now?

It hurts me to see Red Hill getting closed down, please don't expect me to come and help you rip down the DH track.
No were not playing the blaming game! A representative from the catholic church told me "the locals were getting pissed with all the car loads of bikers unloading up the top and picking up down the bottom"
so its clear as day mate really.
Take your car loads of punters and piss off!!! the local riders have had this political bull shit we will not be put into the same basket just cause you guys want to ride Grizzleys! Why should we loose our riding spot to a bunch of Downhillrs that don't even live in the area!!!

p.s no one ever works on the downhill track anyway so whats your deal??

[RCOH]

Seeing as I am baptised, does that mean I am a part owner of the land?

[local]

NO,

this is bullshit... do you know the date in which the bulldozers are coming cos we gotta stand up to them, you cant let these jumps get taken down.

you gotta get some media coverage quick and round up all the riders to protest tis the only way.

[technoboy]

were trying our best...
thanks for all the constructive critisism and all the pm's!
WE WILL FIGHT TO THE END!!!!!

[manglicas]

i am trying to get the manly daily up there this weekend, but if not i am writting in a story for them. My dad has a few conections with the daily

[manglicas]

And if this weekend is going to be packed full of riders, which i dont mine since it might be the last weekend there, i dont want anyone taking up all the chairs so i have nowhere to sit and anyboby taking the spot where i park my bike (the bike stands are for bandits only). cheers :)

PS: If you are going to come up this weekend and spend the day at the jumps give the respect to the local riders with "right of way" when were riding thanks again

enjoy the weekend

[Inverted]

All the negative criticism is not helping the situation. The council are the ones persuing the closure and yes its 1. to do with the DH track 2. the parking problems at the entrance of the fire trail/driveway Lady Penryn Drive 3. the lack of caring for bushwalkers that use the area 4. the dirt jumps & 4x track. These are in no particular order but its a combination of these points plus the two bikers airlifted and the numerous broken bones. Its a shame that people who hurt themselves look to blame anything or anyone but themselves.

I really dont care for the he said she said bullshit thats been posted in this thread, the fact is the DH track & dirt jumps are soon to be extint, like it or not. And I understand why Technoboy feels the way he does as he and a few others including myself have worked our arse's off to get the dirt jumps looking the way they do.
As for the DH track, it doesnt even have a proper exit anymore, it was closed months ago, but riders keep riding it, giving the local landowners the shits. Then theres a cry, what have the dh riders done to deserve this. Go figure. Insted of keeping it quiet its business as usual like nothing has happened.
So yes there we are going to remove all the north shore style ramps from the trail to maybe save both sites, is that worth it? Yes it is. We are also going to remove the wallride, funbox & roll in so we are just as affected as the dh riders.

Dont forget we ride the dh track too and have been for longer than most people on this website.

[johnny]

All the negative criticism is not helping the situation. The council are the ones persuing the closure and yes its 1. to do with the DH track 2. the parking problems at the entrance of the fire trail/driveway Lady Penryn Drive 3. the lack of caring for bushwalkers that use the area 4. the dirt jumps & 4x track. These are in no particular order but its a combination of these points plus the two bikers airlifted and the numerous broken bones. Its a shame that people who hurt themselves look to blame anything or anyone but themselves.

I really dont care for the he said she said bullshit thats been posted in this thread, the fact is the DH track & dirt jumps are soon to be extint, like it or not. And I understand why Technoboy feels as he and a few others have worked their arse's off to get the dirt jumps looking the way they do. As for the DH track, it doesnt even have a proper exit anymore, it was closed months ago, but riders keep riding it, giving the local landowners the shits. Then theres a cry, what have the dh riders done to deserve this. Go figure. Insted of keeping it quiet its business as usual like nothing has happened.
So yes there we are going to remove all the north shore style ramps from the trail to maybe save both sites, is that worth it? Yes it is. We are also going to remove the wallride, funbox & roll in so we are just as affected as the dh riders.

Dont forget we ride the dh track too and have been for longer than most people on this website.

That sounds pretty sensible to me!

[olly1oo6]

So yes there we are going to remove all the north shore style ramps from the trail to maybe save both sites, is that worth it? Yes it is. We are also going to remove the wallride, funbox & roll in so we are just as affected as the dh riders

sounds like a pretty decent plan! i think that landowners may be more sympathetic to this cause if that took place.

considering most of the complaint issues have come from the DH track i think it should be considered a no-go zone from here on in. it was a great trail, but its now in bad repair, and becoming a deadweight pulling the rest of the area down.

if both places can be saved...great! but somehow i dont think thats a likely outcome.

[Dunc]

gday guys. so can someone give a reliable and reasonable estimation as to when trails and dj's will be destroyed, you know... for one last ride.
also so we dont come during or after it has been destroyed. the sight of the destruction will be depressing.

[manglicas]

The downhill has been closed off and bull down already.
The timber (stunts) at the jumps are getting pulled down tomorrow then the jumps are being bulldosed during this week.

i love public liablity

all in all bush walkers bulldosed redhill

[Daneel]

It was good to see everyone out there on Sunday! Shows how dedicated we all were to the jumps.

Only myself and one other person were there, and we'd arranged it beforehand, so it wasn't coincidence that he was there at the same time.

we were there for a few hours jumping in the freezing rain, giving it all one final goodbye.

I like what it's become, but I also think that 'yes', it has gone a bit far, what with the huge wallride and the wooden tabletop.

We drew a big gravestone on the ground with RIP RH 2005 in it..


the green tarp over the shelter had also collapsed, probably due to rain.. we fixed that with some nails and the hammer there. the nails and hammer are back where we found them.

finally, i'd just like to give a big shout to the bandits. thanks for everything guys. I know the blood, sweat and tears you've put into those jumps, and I cry for you because of that. you gave us such great jumps, and maintained them, and turned red hill into a dirt-jump legend. here's cheers guys, and a big thank you from me.



RIP Red Hills 2005

[manglicas]

I like what it's become, but I also think that 'yes', it has gone a bit far, what with the huge wallride and the wooden tabletop.

RIP Red Hills 2005

if you came up on sat when we were all there you would see "whats with the huge wallride and the fun box"
and you wouldnt even write that comment

We had not gone to far, we had only gone to far in the eyes of people who, in a quote before "dont see dirt jump only see big dangerous holes in the ground"

[Joel O]

if you came up on sat when we were all there you would see "whats with the huge wallride and the fun box"
and you wouldnt even write that comment
read his post again, what, with all the actual quote and all.
\/\/\/ i'm not going to make another post and ruin this thread, re-read what was written and think how silly you look.

[manglicas]

read his post again, what, with all the actual quote and all.


thanks for the input mate

[olly1oo6]

any definite dates for dozing?
rumour has it the day is as soon as wednesday!

[Balfa_Oli]

ive been out to redhill a few times
the best jumps i have been to
Awesome job that you guys have done out there over the years.
OLI

[Nabdaddy]

now there is crap all places to do dj in sydney.....

Damnittttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :eek:

[olly1oo6]

well im off for a look-see tomorrow arvo...sus this situaton out

[Dim]

now there is crap all places to do dj in sydney.....

Damnittttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :eek:

go and buy a shovel

[testiclehead]

is there a designated date when the hill is to be knocked down? completely sux though. so much work and weekends has gone into that place! how do they propose to get bull dozers in there?
Dan. :cool:

[mpdowling]

yer has it been destroid havn't heard that its deffinitly gone? :S :confused:

martin

[testiclehead]

well unless its been smashed since saturday it is still standing strong!!!