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
Munda Biddi Trail
A fully signposted 320km touring trail from that currently runs from Mundaring to Collie, eventually to continue all the way to Albany. Lots of interesting singletrack and some great campsites make this an offroad touring delight. There are also loads of options for shorter loops and day rides.
Length: 320km (50% Singletrack, 50% 4WD Track)
Ascent:
Getting There
The ride starts from Mundaring Sculpture Park or Collie but there are numerous places to join the trail along its length.
Route Directions
The whole trail is very well signposted with blue and yellow signs. The excellent and informative maps (available from most local bike shops and outdoors stores) also help with navigation.
GPS Files
Right click on the link and choose Save Target As to save a GPX (GPS exchange format) file of the trail.
- Mundaring_to_Brookton_Highway.gpx*
- Brookton_Highway_to_Jarrahdale.gpx*
- Jarrahdale_to_North_Dandalup_Dam.gpx*
- North_Dandalup_Dam_to_Oakley_Dam.gpx*
- Oakley_Dam_to_Nanga.gpx*
- Nanga_to_Zig_Zag_Form.gpx*
- Yarri_to_Collie.gpx
- Munda_Biddi.gpx (all of above tracks)*
* - these tracks are not detailed enough to follow on the ground
Local Facilities
- Toilets: Found at towns, campsites and some picnic sites
- Drinking water: Collected rain water is available at the campsites. It is recommended to treat this
- Bike shop: Mundaring, Jarrahdale (some spares at the general stores), Collie
- Cafe/shops: Mundaring, Mundaring Weir Hotel, Pickering Brook (3km off trail), Jarrahdale, Dwellingup, Lake Brockman Caravan Park, Collie
- Others: Campsites have sleeping shelters so for small groups with some careful planning a tent is not required when touring
External Links
Find below some links to other useful information about this trail.