New Recreation Facility To establish a mountain bike facility and associated works -Applicant - Northern River Dirty Wheels Mountain Bike Club A MOUNTAIN bike park planned for Alstonville will give riders "meaningful experiences", with challenging trails that take in the natural beauty of surrounding bushland. It will be modelled on popular facilities at Gap Creek, Daisy Hill, Nerang and Bunyaville in south-east Queensland. The development application for the site, just off the Bruxner Hwy, has now been lodged with Ballina Shire Council and is on public exhibition. The Northern Rivers Dirty Wheels Mountain Bike Club says its vision for the site is to provide a venue which has "low key and sustainable single-track mountain bike trails". A network of trails will be built for beginners and experienced riders. Existing vehicle tracks will be upgraded and it is proposed a number of small wooden bridges will be built so riders can cross streams and gullies. "It is proposed to create a graded network of trails throughout the site with technical features that are designed for various skill levels," the club states in its development application. "The trails will be available for use by the general public and will provide meaningful mountain biking experiences which advocate positive environmental custodianship. northernstar.au/news/a-mountain-bike-park-planned-for-alstonville-will-/2042704/?
Posted on: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 06:40:22 +0000