Wanderings of a Farm-boy

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Broken in 2008

  • 8 punctures (5 fixie, 2 lobster, 1 threesome)
  • 3 tyres (1 fixie, 2 lobster)
  • 3 sets brake pads (lobster)
  • 2 spokes (fixie)
  • forks (lobster)
  • chain (lobster)
  • middle chainring (lobster)

Ride Diary

2006: 9907.2 km

2007: 8604.5 km

2008:

lobster: 1575.7 km

fixie: 1929.3 km

threesome: 16 km

Total: 3521 km

Average-O-Meter

To try and average 200km per week

Balance: +47.5 km

To Do

  • Great Karri Ride
  • Sea kayak from Denham to Monkey Mia
  • Avon Descent
  • Kilimanjaro
  • XC race
  • Build some wheels
  • Munda Biddi Trail Section 2a
  • Cape to Cape Track
  • Jarrahdale to Mundaring
  • Expresso 24
  • Paddle to work
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WA Trails

Spotting a glaring niche in the market, I have written a guide to the mountain bike trails around Perth, WA. Follow the links below to view maps, directions, local facilities and download GPS files of the trails.

How to use the map:

  1. Drag the map with your mouse, zoom in and out using the control on the left
  2. Click on a marker to select a trail
  3. Click on the link that pops up to select that trail

Alternatively follow any of the links in the table below:


NameLocationLengthSkill LevelDescription
Carinyah CircuitCarinyah15kmEasyGentle loop
Forsyth Millsnr Sawyers Valley6kmModerateShort but technical loop
Goat FarmDarlington7kmHardTwo down hill tracks and one cross country loop
Heritage Rail TrailMidland46kmEasyOld rail trail. Quite long but flat and smooth
Kep TrackNortham to Mundaring Weir70kmModerateWell graded easy trail but long
Lake Leshanaulta5kmEasyShort and easy in beautiful surrounds
Langford ParkJarrahdale12kmEasy/ModerateGreat singletrack suitable for all riders
MarrinupDwellingup9kmModerateXC race course
Munda Biddi TrailMundaring to Collie320kmModerate/HardLong distance touring route
Mundaring LoopMundaring16kmModerateLoose descents and a long gentle climb
Turner HillDwellingup9kmModerate/HardXC race track with some optional jumps
Waterous LoopWaroona63kmModerateLong hills on wide trails