Clarence Mountain Bike Park- week 4 update

Time flies when you are having fun, and the last four weeks have certainly flown during construction of the Clarence Mountain Bike Park. The dirt jump area is now in place, and will be watered, shaped, and top-coated early in the new year. There are countless line choices for all rider abilities, with lots of berms, hip jumps, rollers, and big transfer lines.

The cross-country course is getting nearer to completion, with only a few hundred metres of trail left to build. This trail has been carefully designed to be as fun as possible, with big rolling dips, groomed single-track, small rock features, and mellow climbs.

The mountain-cross track is starting to shape up, and works will continue in the new year. Expect a track with loads of line variation, everything from tight and technical through to big bold gap lines.

Work on the downhill trail, pump-track, and dual slalom will begin in the new year.

An launch day for the park is currently being organised, most likely in early February 2009.

A big thank you to all the volunteers so far. We hope to see some fresh volunteer faces in the new year. For more information on volunteer days, or the park project itself contact simon@dirtart.com.au

Dirt Art to build jump park for Brighton Council

On the 19th January Dirt Art will begin construction on a new dirt jump facility for Brighton City Council, Tasmania. The park design will cater for everyone from beginner through to advanced riders, and will offer many different line choices. The layout for the park includes a mix of jumps, berms, rollers, and a basic pump track. The facility will be complete in mid-February, with an official launch day to be announced in the new year.

Dirt Art- Hiring trail builders for 2009

Dirt Art is expanding operations, and is looking for dedicated, enthusiastic mountain bikers interested in joining one of Australia's leading trail building companies. We have a number of short term positions available in early 2009 and will be looking for permananent full-time staff by mid year. If you have a passion for mountain biking, and are interested in building world-class trails please send a cover letter and resume via email to simon@dirtart.com.au

Clarence Mountain Bike Park- 2 week update

Week two of construction at the Clarence Mountain Bike Park has just drawn to a close, and so far we are well ahead of schedule. Volunteer numbers have increased slightly, though are still well down on what they should be- particularly poorly represented have been cross-country riders. Email simon@dirtart.com.au for more information on volunteer days. So far the following has been completed:

- Around 2km of cross-country trails, including a mix of tight and technical, and wide open/high-speed trails.
- The green-grade beginner cross-country loop is all in, and is being groomed this week.
- The mountain-cross is in place and is being groomed and shaped this week.
- We have piled up all the dirt for the dirt jumps, and construction will begin there later in the week.
- Work has begun on the skills area and pump track, which will include a variety of drops, rock features, and other obstacles.

At this stage we are hoping the park construction will be finished by mid January 2009- around 1 month ahead of the original schedule. Stay tuned for more information of the opening day festivities. Ride Bellerive have kindly offered a $250 gift voucher as a volunteer spot prize, each volunteer will get one entry for every day they help, so get along for your chance to win this or one of many other prizes.

Clarence Mountain Bike Park- day 3

Three days in and work on the Clarence Mountain Bike Park is progressing nicely. We have shaped the mountain cross track, and will be grooming and shaping up jumps on the track for the next two days. We have also cut in a good portion of cross-country trails, which so far are nice, flowing, and fun. The dirt jumps will start tomorrow, and the downhill trail construction will begin next week. Don't forget the volunteer days 9am-1pm this Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December. Email simon@dirtart.com.au for more details

Day one- Clarence mountain bike park

Day one of the Clarence Mountain Bike Park is now done and dusted. The mountain cross track has been cleared in and will be shaped up over the next 2-3 days. The cross-country trail has been started with some nice flowy single track. We will be posting regular updates here so stay tuned to watch the park as it all unfolds

Clarence Tasmanian MTB park- confirmed to start 1st December

After nearly three years of planning and politics Dirt Art is pleased to announce that the Clarence Mountain Bike Park is set to begin construction on the first of December. The park is situated on Hobart's Eastern Shore and is set to be Tasmanian's largest mountain bike facility to date. The park concept plan includes the following trails:
- Downhill
- Cross-country
- Mountain cross
- Dual slalom
- Skills development centre
- Dirt jump park
- Pump track
While the park design and construction will be managed by Dirt Art, the success of this project will rely on on a significant amount of volunteer labour. So if you want to help contribute and learn some valuable trail building skills at the same time, email simon@dirtart.com.au to be added to the volunteer list. More information about the first volunteer day will be released soon.

Dirt Art launches brand new website

Dirt Art is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website:

www.dirtart.com.au

The new site is packed with resources and research for both trail advocates, and land owners/managers.

Dirt Art to speak at international MTB summit in Scotland

Dirt Art director Simon French has been invited to present at the World Mountain Bike Conference in Dumfries Scotland, in May 2009. The Conference will see over 400 delegates from around the world meet over a week long period, to discuss a range of issues relating to mountain biking around the world.

SUPPORT IMBA

Dirt art has just renewed our membership with the international mountain bike association (IMBA). IMBA have assisted in the development of countless trails and facilities around the world, mountain biking would not be where it is today without them. Check www.imba.com to join yourself.

DIRT ART FREE-FOR-USE PDF RESOURCES

Dirt Art has developed a number of free-for-use PDF resources to assist land managers, and trail advocates, with information, and guidance when attempting new mountain bike projects. See below for our current resources, more will be released soon. For any further assistance or information please contact us via our website www.mountainbiking.net.au

How to get your own bike park PDF-
http://freepdfhosting.com/5992d1a25e.pdf

Choosing the best site PDF-
http://freepdfhosting.com/bcf205a9b4.pdf

Information for land managers PDF-
http://freepdfhosting.com/09b5f7f031.pdf

WAVO JUMP PARK- WATER SUPPLY IN SOON!

The recently completed Wavo Jump Park in Hobart is suffering a little of late due to heavy use, and dry weather. Dirt Art are working with partners to install a water supply at the site. This will allow us to keep the place riding well through summer, and means we can build some more interesting new lines. Wavo is one of the more innovative jump spots in the country, and will benefit greatly from a permanent mains water supply

DIRT ART PUMP "STYLE" CONCEPT TRACK
The Dirt Art HQ concept track is finally taking shape, blending a unique mix of pump track, dirt jumps, and slopestyle, all in the confines of an urban backyard. Over the coming weeks we will be landscaping everything, and grooming all the new lines. The days of mowing the lawn are over! We are looking to introduce a similar concept to some of our projects for next year, so stay tuned for more details .