STROMLO FOREST PARK

Prior to being razed by bush fires in 2003, Canberra’s Stromlo Forest Park boasted some of the best and oldest mtb tracks in Australia. Following the devastating fires, the local government committed over six million bucks to reforest and re-establish the area for a variety of recreational pursuits – including mountain biking. Canberra Off Road Cyclists (CORC) are coordinating the track building initiatives and have made a successful bid to host the World Mtb Champs at Stromlo in September 2009. The initial push is for 30km of singletrack. The Ground Effect Slush Fund has helped with $1000 towards purchasing new tools for the track-building elves. If you’re keen to be acquainted with the business end of a mattock then shuffle along to www.corc.asn.au to get details of upcoming working bees.