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
Heritage Rail Trail
This old railway track provides a long circular loop in the Perth Hills. The surface is good and the gradients easy. The abundance of cafes and interesting scenery in the John Forrest make this a great family trail. If you are feeling brave you can also cycle through the longest railway tunnel in Western Australia.
Length: 37km (90% wide old railway track, 10% road)
Ascent: m
Getting There
The ride starts from the Dell, site of an historic saw mill, 10km to the east of Kallamunda on the Mundaring Weir Road. The carpark is well signposted on the left hand side 2km past Asher Road.
Route Directions
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: Kallamunda Cycles (10km away)
- Cafe/shops: A wide variety in Kallamunda (10km). The Mundaring Weir Hotel (6km to the east) has a cafe, bar and serves food
- Others: Picnic tables and fire places at the Dell
External Links
Find below some links to other useful information about this trail.