Broken in 2008
- 16 punctures (9 fixie, 3 lobster, 1 threesome, 3 azzurri)
- 3 tyres (1 fixie, 2 lobster)
- 4 sets brake pads (lobster)
- 2 spokes (fixie)
- forks (lobster)
- chain (lobster)
- middle chainring (lobster)
- rear brake rotor (lobster)
- helmet
Ride Diary
2006: 9907.2 km
2007: 8604.5 km
2008:
lobster: 2910.1 km
fixie: 3299.8 km
threesome: 16 km
azzurri: 1112.7 km
Total: 7338.6 km
Average-O-Meter
To try and average 200km per week
Balance: -281.9 km
To Do
Great Karri RideSea kayak from Denham to Monkey Mia- Avon Descent
Kilimanjaro- XC race
- Build some wheels
- Munda Biddi Trail Section 2a
Cape to Cape TrackJarrahdale to MundaringExpresso 24- Paddle to work
Forsyth Mills
A short XC race track, but it packs in loads of features. Tight and twsity, there are plenty of log roll over and bomb holes. Great fun at night.
Length: 6.5km (95% Singletrack, 5% 4WD Track)
Ascent: 169m
Getting There
Forsyth Mills is just off the Great Eastern Highway 11km to the East of Mundaring. Shortly after passing the large left hand turn to Old Northam Road turn right onto Gorrie Rd. Forsyth Mills is imediately on the right.
Route Directions
The trail starts from towards the back right of the carpark. A singeltrack path heads off into the bush. Follow the track in a clockwise direction. For the most part the trail is obvious. Occasionally it will run along a 4WD track, be careful to pick up the trail when it turns off. After the first lap you won't go wrong.
GPS Files
Right click on the link and choose Save Target As to save a GPX (GPS exchange format) file of the trail.
Local Facilities
- Toilets: Yes
- Drinking water: No
- Bike shop: Mundaring (11km away) - closed on Sundays
- Cafe/shops: Plenty in Mundaring. Sawyers Mill is slightly closer but much smaller.
- Others:
External Links
Find below some links to other useful information about this trail.