Trails

Successful completion of IMBA conference Margaret River

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The South West Mountain Bike Club in conjunction with land managers and other clubs have just completed a two day workshop in Margaret River (Fri, Sat.) to work together for better management of trails to allow the whole community better access and develop tourism opportunities.
 
Hosted by International Trails Specialist Joey Klein (front left) on a national tour covering the hot spots for potential development he was joined by the newly appointed Australian National Director Nick Bowman (front right) of IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association).  
 
Mike Gadd is the spokesman for the Margaret River chapter of the South West Mountain Bike club.
John Wallace is the president of the South West Mountain Bike club (based in Bunbury)
Myles Happworth is the president of the Cape Mountain Bike riders based in Dunnsborough
John Carney is the president of the Western Australian Mountain Bike Association (WAMBA)
DEC representatives were in attendance including Brad Commins
Paul Neve Professional Trail Builder.
 
People in the photo are from Pemberton, Margaret River, Dunnsborough, Busselton, Bunbury, Collie, Perth and Mandurah.
 
Nick Bowman the National Director would be available today for comment on 0429 369 003
 
The SWMTBC just won a national award in Outer Edge Magazine as the best community based group. These volunteers have worked hard with DEC over the last couple of years to get legal sustainable MTB trails open in the Mt Lennard National Park in the Fergerson Valley area. I have photos of the magazine and the award if you would like.
 
Travis Deane
0404 132 609