Human Projectiles Mountain Bike Club
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| Type | Trail Association |
|---|---|
| Primary Activity | Mountain Bike |
| Website |
| Geo | |
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| Address |
Adelaide
Australia
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| Associated Group |
HPMBC Human Projectiles Mountain Bike Club
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The Human Projectiles have been riding at Cudlee Creek Forest/Fox Creek on a weekly basis since 1991.
We have assisted with track development and maintenance on numerous occasions over the years and competed in Downhill, Enduro and Cross Country style events over the past 10 years at Cudlee Creek Forest/Fox Creek – Eagle MTB Park and Melrose.
As a group we have also travelled broadly riding in places throughout South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT, Victoria and New Zealand.
For many years the Human Projectiles were totally old school and predominantly rode the fire trails at high speeds with elbows out, passing each other in silly locations. Then we got fitter, the bikes got better and we learned to ride single track, particularly the Downhill tracks at Fox Creek. Over time we have transitioned to XC and Flow, while still being actively involved in recreational Downhill and Free-ride styles of riding.
We joined the Forestry SA’s “Friends of the Forest” and assisted where requested with maintenance on the Thomas Hill house and surrounds including , replacing the roof, performing some internal repairs, supplying domestic water (when the bore failed), some painting, ceiling repairs, replacing and repairing gutters, proving furniture (table) and kitchen appliances (dish washer) and general plumbing.
In recent years we worked with IMBA Australia and assisted with donations, volunteering and supplying resources and equipment to assist with the building and maintenance of the CORE (Cudlee Off road Experience) Loop which entails the “Green Smoothie” Descent and “Middle Earth”Ascent.
After travelling and riding a number of areas in the eastern states and New Zealand and looking at what has evolved for Mountain biking over the past 15-20 years we decided to become a formalised group of MTB riders with the aim of trying to assist others to develop what we consider to be one of the best MTBing destinations in Australia.
We became an Incorporated Association on the 29th of April 2014
We have assisted with track development and maintenance on numerous occasions over the years and competed in Downhill, Enduro and Cross Country style events over the past 10 years at Cudlee Creek Forest/Fox Creek – Eagle MTB Park and Melrose.
As a group we have also travelled broadly riding in places throughout South Australia, Northern Territory, ACT, Victoria and New Zealand.
For many years the Human Projectiles were totally old school and predominantly rode the fire trails at high speeds with elbows out, passing each other in silly locations. Then we got fitter, the bikes got better and we learned to ride single track, particularly the Downhill tracks at Fox Creek. Over time we have transitioned to XC and Flow, while still being actively involved in recreational Downhill and Free-ride styles of riding.
We joined the Forestry SA’s “Friends of the Forest” and assisted where requested with maintenance on the Thomas Hill house and surrounds including , replacing the roof, performing some internal repairs, supplying domestic water (when the bore failed), some painting, ceiling repairs, replacing and repairing gutters, proving furniture (table) and kitchen appliances (dish washer) and general plumbing.
In recent years we worked with IMBA Australia and assisted with donations, volunteering and supplying resources and equipment to assist with the building and maintenance of the CORE (Cudlee Off road Experience) Loop which entails the “Green Smoothie” Descent and “Middle Earth”Ascent.
After travelling and riding a number of areas in the eastern states and New Zealand and looking at what has evolved for Mountain biking over the past 15-20 years we decided to become a formalised group of MTB riders with the aim of trying to assist others to develop what we consider to be one of the best MTBing destinations in Australia.
We became an Incorporated Association on the 29th of April 2014
Riding Areas
| name | trails | total descent | highest trail | total distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldgate Quarry | 7 | -93 ft | 1,555 ft | 1,732 ft |
| Belair National Park | 50 | -5,718 ft | 1,696 ft | 33 miles |
| Black Hill Conservation Park | 19 | -3,644 ft | 1,580 ft | 17 miles |
| Cobbler Creek | 25 | -2,438 ft | 710 ft | 12 miles |
| Eagle Mountain Bike Park | 37 | -3,300 ft | 1,659 ft | 13 miles |
| Fox Creek Bike Park | 77 | -13,927 ft | 1,935 ft | 61 miles |
| Hallet Cove Conservation Park | 8 | -358 ft | 228 ft | 2 miles |
| Horsnell Gully | 0 | 0 ft | 0 ft | 0 ft |
| Kyeema Conservation Park | 5 | -556 ft | 1,272 ft | 7 miles |
| Marino Conservation | 4 | -155 ft | 440 ft | 2 miles |
| Morialta Conservation Park | 37 | -4,394 ft | 1,618 ft | 27 miles |
| Mount Barker District | 24 | -1,428 ft | 1,676 ft | 10 miles |
| Mt Osmond | 27 | -5,013 ft | 1,531 ft | 14 miles |
| O'Halloran Hill | 39 | -3,090 ft | 675 ft | 24 miles |
| Old Kersbrook Forest | 1 | -703 ft | 1,087 ft | 5 miles |
| Onkaparinga River Recreation Park | 3 | -84 ft | 41 ft | 6 miles |
| Randell Reserve | 66 | -4,410 ft | 921 ft | 18 miles |
| Sellicks Hill MTB | 3 | -112 ft | 99 ft | 1 mile |
| Shepherds Hill Recreation Park | 22 | -1,338 ft | 759 ft | 8 miles |
| Totness Recreation Park | 9 | -885 ft | 1,567 ft | 5 miles |
| Waite Conservation Reserve | 18 | -1,654 ft | 1,213 ft | 9 miles |
As an ex-South Aussie I always enjoy riding at Foxy and Eagle whenever I get back there for holidays. I first rode at Foxy in the mid-90's and am really impressed (and thankful) when I get the opportunity to ride in such beautiful places with well-planned trail networks. Appreciate your efforts!!! Cheers.
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