dh intro day

[mitch091]

Hi can anyone tell me if the wsmtb is still having the dh intro day on the 12th november.
thanks Mitch

[TerraNik]

I spoke to Steve at the nationals at Lithgow and he said it was still on...

[mitch091]

Thanks do you know what time or any details

[TerraNik]

Nah no details. Steve did say though that it would be on the wsmtb website. I don't know when though!

[wsmtbdhvp]

Usual start 9am rego at Dargle will have 2 busses, Introduction and intermediates will take place on "B" track, going to open "A" track for practice only. This will give some riders a chance to see what all the talk is about and some to gauge if they have improved and the "A" track is now medium not hard it will never be easy. Will post more details next week after Mtn X on week end.

[brendan_h]

where about is the track at? entry fee?

[pylet_thekid]

The track will be Dargle.It Directions are below,it is near/on a water ski park.Extra information can be found on http://www.wsmtb.com/ .

Dargle Water Ski Park

Dargle from Windsor Road
At McGraths Hill turn into Pitt Town Road, through Pitt Town on Bathurst and Eldon Street on to Cattai Road. Through Cattai on Wisemans Ferry Road to South Maroota, turn left on to Sackville Ferry Road, pass Gallaghers Road, Pages Wharf Road, to River Road on the right. Down the hill to the valley floor to Dargle Caravan Park, the dirt road opposite on the right is the entrance to the track finish.

Dargle from Old Northern Road
When you reach Maroota and pass Roberts Road the next left should be Wisemans Ferry Road turn left. Pass Haerses Road on left, Blakers Road on right, Jacks Lane on right, Weavers Road on right, Days Road on left the next right should be Sackville Ferry Road. Pass Gallaghers Road, Pages Wharf Road, to River Road on the right. Down the hill to the valley floor to Dargle Caravan Park, the dirt road opposite on the right is the entrance to the track finish

Dargle from The Northern Road
When you reach Richmond Road turn left then right into George Street. Along Macquarie Street to Windsor Road turn right to Sydney at McGraths Hill turn left to Cattai and into Pitt Town Road. Through Pitt Town on Bathurst and Eldon Street on to Cattai Road. Through Cattai on Wisemans Ferry Road to South Maroota, turn left on to Sackville Ferry Road, pass Gallaghers Road, Pages Wharf Road, to River Road on the right. Down the hill to the valley floor to Dargle Caravan Park, the dirt road opposite on the right is the entrance to the track finish.

Dargle from Bells Line of Road
At Kurrajong turn left into Comleroy Road, pass Single Ridge Road on right, Slopes Road on right then turn into East Kurrajong Road on right. When you reach Putty Road turn left then after 700 meters right into Bull Ridge Road. Careful nasty corner at the bottom of the hill where you turn right into West Portland Road down the hill to turn left into Sackville Road. Not too quick the ferry is just ahead, cross the ferry and up the hill along Sackville Ferry Road. River Road is on the top of the ridge on the left down the hill to the valley floor to Dargle Caravan Park, the dirt road opposite on the right is the entrance to the track finish.

Dargle from Springwood Road
At Casltereagh Road turn left to Richmond at about one kilometre turn right into The Driftway, cross Londonderry Road watch the Stop signs past the tip to turn right at Blacktown Road, then left into George Street. Along Macquarie Street to Windsor Road turn right to Sydney at McGraths Hill turn left to Cattai and into Pitt Town Road. Through Pitt Town on Bathurst and Eldon Street on to Cattai Road. Through Cattai on Wisemans Ferry Road to South Maroota, turn left on to Sackville Ferry Road, pass Gallaghers Road, Pages Wharf Road, to River Road on the right. Down the hill to the valley floor to Dargle Caravan Park, the dirt road opposite on the right is the entrance to the track finish.

[PyletSnviper]

brendan..... last time at pp we paid the daylicence fee (mtba members pay nothing) and i think a small fee of like 20$ for the day

its a day of learning with so pretty decent riders... so 20$ isn't that much to pay

sadly i might not be able to go to this one cause of sc exams on the next week.. but we will see

be there or be square :p

[brendan_h]

so whats the day about? learing to race?

[G-Man]

so whats the day about? learing to race?

hey buddy if it is the same as last time ,, the day will involve a couple different things pertaining to DH Riding / Racing ..

Probably start with preperation talk & set up and what not ..

Then i'm thinking Steve will split us into Groups depending
on Abillity and run sections of the track at pace and have abit
of question time for each section ..
then some top to bottoms in the arvo on the A & B tracks ..
( i love that A track - it's a pure chalenge )

We will probably have a couple of the Pylet crew there so there will be a couple of Expert / Eliet riders to bounce things off of ..
I'm sure Foxy will be there to run the girls through what a Chick can do
if there are any that turn up - she is NSW Champ Eliet Women ..
and i'm sure she could give the boyoz a few pointers at the same time ..

I'll be there for a chuckers point of view on how to crash as i seem
to excel at it - na just jokes

keep your eyes on this post as i'm sure Steve H. will have more for
us after today .

[brendan_h]

bring your own bike i guess? ill go along with my mate but he has a cheaps repco hardtail

[brendan_h]

o yer whens the date?

[G-Man]

o yer whens the date?

Still the 12th big fella ..

dont stress to much on what type of rig you are on bro , there
are plenty of folk out there willing to let you have a quick go on
there full DH horses any hoo - pretty sure you will enjoy if you
come out , the more the better ..

Catch ya soon

G-man outy

[brendan_h]

nar i not worryed mate got my AC2 i race DH at ourimbah on it.

yer ill probably be there. i just cant fine the place. anyone know how long it will take to get there from blacktown? also i guessing there shuttles cause my dad said he will just drop me off there and pick me up when i am ready. also the total cost was $35 with a DL?

[PyletSnviper]

bring your own bike

date is the 12th i think i read somewhere

hopefully u all get to see steve do his rolly thingo to demonstrate how to take a stack.. its marvelous to watch ;)

gman i cant get there.. school certificate exams on next week... but ad gman said there will be people there to challenge everyone.. and especially kids on their 'repco bikes' should go.. its days like these where u learn the skills to pin it

[wsmtbdhvp]

Rider Briefing
Site: Dargle Water Ski Park
Date: November 12, 2006
Track: “A” and “B”

Welcome to Downhill Push Bike Racing. This sport is dangerous! Both rider and bicycle have and will be damaged by undertaking this sport. Serious bone damage regularly occurs and some deaths have occurred overseas. Do not undertake this sport if these are issues you have problems with. Your bike will also be damaged, when you fall off your bike, which will occur, broken shocks, broken frames, destroyed wheels are common in this sport. If the bike cost $20 or $20,000 it will be damaged. If you have an accident the medical person will cut you body armour off you to address your injury. If you have a head injury the medical person may cut your helmet off. It is your choice as to how fast or how much control you have when riding down the track, oblivious dangers have been addressed with padding and catch nets, etc but the rider will make mistakes. If you next of kin does not approve of this situation do not ride in this sport. In the words of Graig Flynn “I actively discourage everyone from doing anything. Stay at home. Safety-first people.

Track Changes: Both A and B Track will be open with introduction on B track and practice for experienced riders on A.

Site Changes: No site changes.

Cost: Unfortunately with 2 busses the day will cost $35 with $15 for a day licence if needed.

Injury: WSMTB has a policy of medical assistance must be at an event. The first aid officer will be at the finish, with a radio linked to track marshals. If a rider cannot move contact an official and first aid officer will come to their aid. Riders should have any injury looked at by the first aid officer. Please do not think you do not need checking, people have left races with broken backs, not knowing they are in danger.

Darlge Water Ski Park: The Park is private property, WSMTB pays $10 per rider per day during this time the riders and spectators are covered by MTBA insurance. No riding is allowed out side race days. The day is conducted on the northern side of the valley. Please enter and leave the site slowly to reduce dust and not slide on the grass and not damage the area or people and stock.

Food: A Bar-B-Que will be available on site.

Toilets: Located on the southern side of the valley.

Transport: Busses and drivers are hired to transport riders and bikes to the start area. When loading the bikes onto the trailers make sure your bike is secure and board the bus. During the trip to the top keep watch on the bikes on the trailer just in case someone has not secured their bike properly. When loading the trailer first to the line is first to load, do not jump the que. The road to the top of the track is a single lane fire trail. Private shuttles are not allowed; you may push up the hill, with regard for riders coming down the hill. If loading a nearly or empty trailer load closest to the front or closest to the back of the bus first, this will reduce bouncing on an empty trailer which could cause a bike to come loose.

Protection: Full-face helmet approved by Australian Standards with all body covered is strongly recommended. If you helmet is damaged it is time for a replacement.

Insurance: This event is covered under the Sports Cover policy of MTBA. The policy has public liability of $20,000,000, Professional Indemnity of $1,000,000 and Death and Total Permanent Disablement of $50,000. There are no Loss of income, Student Assistance Benefit, Home Help Allowance, Parent Inconvenience Allowance, Medical Benefits or Funeral Benefits. So to put it in plain English the rider will have to be seriously injured to receive $50,000 maximum.

Spectators: Spectators are allowed but remember the riders are coming down the track very fast and have right of way. If standing in an area, stand behind a tree or have an escape route so a bike or rider may not strike you. Riders and bikes have struck spectators.

Companion animals are not permitted at Dargle Park and are dangerous around bicycle riding.

Practice: Program, Groups 1, 2 and 3, Group 1 those riders that are reasonable confident will train with Kelvin O’Connor and possibly Joanne Fox, Group 2 those riders starting downhill with Steve Humphreys and Bindi Hatcher and Group 3 those riders practicing the A or B tracks.
Group 1, 2 & 3 Register
Group 3 proceed to busses and head to practice,
Group 1 & 2 Clothing and Protection
Group 1 & 2 Warm up
Group 1 & 2 Bike set up
Group 1 & 2 Falling off your bike
Groups split Group 1 take busses up hill to do sections with Derek O’Connor & Joe Anne Fox
Group 2 up hill to do sections with Bindi Hatcher and Steve Humphreys.
Rules, classes and etiquette.
Lunch.
Starts and Finish.
Groups split Group 1 up hill to do sections with Derek O’Connor & Joe Fox
Group 2 up hill to do sections with Bindi Hatcher and Steve Humphreys.

Instructors, Coaches
Kelvin O’Connor Level 1 Cycling Australia and BMX Coach
Joe Anne Fox NSW Elite Women Champion
Bindi Hatcher National U17, U19 and Sport Women Downhill Champion.
Steve Humphreys National Masters 5 Downhill rider, WSMTB Downhill Vice President.

Conditions of participation This is the Disclaimer signed at entry to the event.

All competitors understand the following Conditions of participation:
1. All those taking part in the Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club (WSMTB) event do so at their own risk and responsibility.
2. Participants agree to abide by the participation rules and policies adopted from time to time by Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) and Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club.
3. MTBA and all parties involved with the event will not accept any liability to the extent permitted by law for loss, damage, injury or inconvenience that might occur to any person or goods as a consequence of participation in the event.
4. Participants consent to the administration of first aid and other medical treatment in the event and an injury and agree to pay the costs of any such treatment as required.
5. Participants in the event are strongly advised to take their own medical and ambulance insurance. You are responsible for these.
6. Helmets must be worn at all times when riding. Participants are strongly advised to wear full face helmets and body armour during practice and competition periods. Skull-cap helmets are not permissible.

Signed by competitor (or parent guardian if under 18)

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[brendan_h]

yep ill most likely be going. ill probably go in group 2.but i would like to ride the whole track not just sections

[TerraNik]

I wanted to go but my arm is still broken... Kinda don't want to risk another 6 weeks off the bike in case it re-breaks!! Oh well.. next time.

[hammered]

even thoughi dont really need coatching can i ride the B track ?

[pyley]

of course fool...if you pay your money you can practice the a track...oh and remember we will be out there on sat preparing the a track :D . ill post it on pylet later......

[brendan_h]

will group2 be able to ride the full track?

also my dad doesnt want to stay so would it be alright if he goes home? like will i ned him there?

[wsmtbdhvp]

Yes you will be able to ride the B track but the B track will have beginners and classes on it. So you may have to stop and wait till the beginners are out of the way. This is not racing on the B track so no shouting track or rider and expecting a clear track.

Group 2 may have time to do a full run and we generally finish with a full run.

No dad does not have to stay.

[brendan_h]

o sick. on the scedual it says only riding sections?

[brendan_h]

is this place nere lithgow?

[thecat]

Go to the first page of this thread and read the directions that pylet thekid posted up in about the 3rd post.

No, it is not Lithgow. Well maybe in a Lithgow is close to Sydney kind of way

[pylet_thekid]

o sick. on the scedual it says only riding sections?

Nah,both runs and practice,but anyone who is reasonably new to DH i suggest you do the practice with foxy and steve and others.Im gonna do it for a second time because it was so good last time.

[brendan_h]

where about is it nere, what suburbs?? dad just cant find the place

[wsmtbdhvp]

You are going roughly to wisemans ferry off most maps so start from windsor or the northern road it travells through castle hill

[pylet_thekid]

Its around the windsor area.Hope that helps.

[brendan_h]

winsor area does help but still dont know where it is. even using then directions i dont know

[ThePig]

Have you tried www.whereis.com.au, thats how I found the place. If not also try sydways map reference 110.

hope this helps.
Jase

[pyley]

just follow the directions and you'll be fine...make sure you hook a left/ right at the fire sign on to river road....

[pyley]

did some trail grooming and rebuilding of broken bridges out at dargle yesterday, both tracks have held up well over time.... THE A LINE is open for practice/ attempts...this was, in its day, one of the most gnarly tracks. those who had the chance to ride it will know....i had one run of this track after trackwork today and , shit ,is it tech in places... with steep rock rolldowns that will rival lithgow...those of you who see this post....get your butt out there...it'll be more than worth the trip....

oh and to those who are planning on attending the intro, see you there. and don't forget your full face helmet......

peace