Author Topic: Where have all the real MX tracks gone? (Read 5523 times)

holeshot buddy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:16:24 pm »

we have some great tracks up her in qld
conondale
mundubbara
echo valley toowoomba
kingaroy natural terrain
gum valley mackay
rockhampton natural terrain(alton downs)
and lots more we are a bit spoilt with choice

VMX247 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:20:07 pm »

Those pic's of Viper79 are like our golf courses here in the West-just waiting to be turned at the next chance..

.bring on the riding season

and rain

Viper79 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:24:47 pm »

Mirboo starts off as a lush green paddock in the morning with some bunting and a few pegs to give you an idea where the track goes and by lunch time its a full blown track like the pics show, it's a whole lot of fun.

VMX247 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2010, 10:32:32 pm »

Quote from: Viper79 on February 04, 2010, 10:24:47 pm

Mirboo starts off as a lush green paddock in the morning with some bunting and a few pegs to give you an idea where the track goes and by lunch time its a full blown track like the pics show, it's a whole lot of fun.

ahh for the turning of earth -love the smell-

jerry · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2010, 08:17:46 am »

Stan you should definitely dust of the big Bul. It will be worth it plus you have plenty of time to get fit before August / September. In the mean time try to get to as many VCM races as you can.Cheers Jerry

pirie593 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2010, 10:27:16 am »

Viper79; without wanting to sound critical of Mirboo (it looks great and would be fun to ride on), it's not what I call a real MX track; its more like a grass track on the side of a gently sloping hill. Where are the steep climbs and drop offs; rapid changes of elevation combined with changes in direction?

$:-\$ $:-\$

Viper79 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:07:58 am »

I agree it is a grass track, but it does have changes of elevation combined with changes in direction and some steep climbs one in particular if its wet and you dont get a good run at it after a tight left hander you can struggle to get up. It's set in a gully with a dried up creek bed in the middle the pics dont show how steep it is.

jerry · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2010, 11:12:42 am »

Fair observation Pirie. However perhaps the photos dont do it justice. It certainly isn't a modern track much more of a natural terrain 60's ish track. Couple of steepish climbs (depending on track layout) plenty of changes in elevation, off camber corners and straights. Represents quite a challenge for my humble skills. If you get a chance come and have a look later in the year. Cheers Jerry

Stan S · « **Reply #23 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:46:23 pm »

Quote from: jerry on February 05, 2010, 08:17:46 am

Stan you should definitely dust of the big Bul. It will be worth it plus you have plenty of time to get fit before August / September. In the mean time try to get to as many VCM races as you can.Cheers Jerry

Gday Jerry, sounds like a good plan (the fittness thing may be easier said than done though)
Did anyone race at the first Mount Bolton classic meeting in the creator. That was a good track too.

Stan.