MPTA 10th Birthday Party – 17th November

On the morning of Sunday 17th November we are celebrating 10 years of Majura Pines Trail Alliance (we know the Majura Pines trails are much older but that’s how long this group has been digging). The day will consist of a choice of “challenge” rides (not races), all themed around the number 10, followed by … Read more

31st Oct – Corporate Volunteer Day

Many companies offer 1 or more paid volunteer days per year to support local community activities. On Thursday 31st October Majura Pines Trail Alliance will be running a special midweek trail build aimed at such employees. If your company doesn’t support a scheme like this, or if you aren’t sure if they do, speak to … Read more

Three Bears Rake n Ride

Sunday’s Rake n Ride on the Three Bears jumps trails was one for the next generation of trail builders. Hamish from Iconic trails had done a superb job getting the shapes of the jumps “just right” but there was still a long list of jobs to do including repacking the entry berms, raking and compacting … Read more

Pump Track Re-build a HUGE Success

Our very ambitious pump track rebuild has been a huge success. Velosolutions Australia helped us tweak the design to better reflect the bikes that use the track including the addition of two doubles on the back straight. We also addressed some drainage issues. Then it was over to Iconic trails to move the dirt around … Read more

Pump Track Maintenance Day

We have some very exciting news – Velosolutions Australia are donating their time to lead a volunteer pump track maintenance session this Sunday (11th August). Iconic trails will be on site this week to move the dirt around. All we need is an army of willing volunteers to help rake and compact. We’ve even had … Read more

Kangaroo Cull

ACT Parks and Conservation Service are undertaking a conservation cull of Eastern Grey Kangaroos from Monday 10th June. To facilitate the safe delivery of the conservation cull, 7 reserves within Canberra Nature Park will be closed in the evenings from 6pm to 6am from Sunday to Thursday. The reserves will remain open during the day … Read more

Swayze Gully Dig 2 – Sunday 21st April

Last week’s dig on the lower sections of Swayze Gully was a huge success. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the upper sections of Point Brake and Dirty Distancing. With just a bit more effort we can get these iconic Majura trails running sweetly top to bottom. Meet at the top of Point … Read more

Swayze Gully Dig Wrap Up

It was a small, but hard working, crew that tackled Swayze Gully this morning. The recent rain meant the dirt was perfect for digging and we definitely knew where drainage was needed. The lower half of Rode House received a total makeover. This steep and fast section is pure fall line that has turned in … Read more

Swayze Gully Trail Day – Sun 7 April

Join us for a morning of maintenance in the steep gully just below Rock Lobster that contains the trails Point Brake, Rode House and Dirty Distancing. These are a great set of technical trails that are in need of a buff up after all the rain that has flowed down this creek over the last … Read more

Wombat Trail Build Wrap Up

A great evening in the pines last night cutting in a new section of trail to accommodate the high ropes course, building an adaptive bike friendly bridge, clearing up after the recent storm damage and performing some general maintenance on the XC trails. As a result Cannery Row and Smitten Kitten are now open again. … Read more