Volunteers for Penmachno Maintenance Day - 21 May

[trailpixie]

Following on from the huge success of the first Penmachno Trail Maintenance Day a second one has been scheduled for Saturday 21st May… and we’re looking for volunteers to help out.

If you can spare a few hours and are up for a bit of trail maintenance (filling potholes, de-burming, replacing boardwalk, polite heckling of passing bikers etc.), then please put your name forward either via this thread or Facebook www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193073527394886

The plan is to meet at Conwy Falls cafe at 10am & then, dependent on numbers, decide on the project for the day. All you need to bring is some enthusiasm, light refreshments (butties & a drink..) and clothes to withstand the Welsh weather! The day will finish back at the Café at around 4.30pm where a free 'thank you' meal will be waiting for all the volunteers.

The trails will still be open but there may be diversions in place dependent on the location & type of work (should only be a couple of sections).

If can help out please let us know – just so we can get enough tools… and food!!!

If you want to check out the results of our first Trail Maintenance Day then sneak a peek at: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193073527394886#!/notes/penmachno-mountain-bike-trails/trail-maintenance-day-planks-tools-on-the-trail/210826478929316 or check out the photos at: www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?fbid=210828072262490&id=206631562682141&aid=57491

The Penmachno Mountain Bike Trails are community managed which means all maintenance, repairs & development are reliant upon volunteers & donations from the Honesty Box. So, if you ride the trails please help to maintain them by either donating a few pounds to the Honesty Box or a few hours to a Maintenance Day. Thank you!

[Oggy]

Cool, its looking like im free that day but will confirm a bit closer

[summittoppler]

I'd have loved to have come over armed with a pick and shovel but I'm biking in The Lakes that weekend (Tour of the Taverns).

All the best with the maintainance and I look forward to getting on one soon

[Oggy]

Ah bugger forgot about the tour of the taverns, if i have anything left in me after fort bill ill be coming to the lakes

[thistle]

I might be able to come but I'll confirm nearer the time.

[NW MTB Ranger]

Just wondering if anyone from the forum is coming along this Sat.

It's not too much hard work, is quite a fun social gathering and leaves you with a rewarding sense of satisfaction! So feel free to put the bike down for a few hours and pick up a shovel.

It would be great to see some of you, you're all welcome. Details on the Penmachno Facebook page, but basically meet 10am at the Conwy Falls Cafe, to grab a quick coffee before heading up on to the trail.

[thistle]

*bump*

I'm still in 2 minds about going. Everyone knows what I'm like with early starts

[Rupert]

I was keen to come until I saw the weather forecast... Now I'm sure I have some old waterproofs somewhere! I don't like early starts either Thistle, but 10am's not that bad is it?!

What time do you think you'll roughly finish Andy? Any time for a lap of the trail after?

[Gizmo]

Sorry but I will not be able to help out on this one....I will submit my 10 lines below.

I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more
I must try harder to help the wider community and assist in building/repairing trails more

[thistle]

May 20, 2011 12:18:05 GMT Rupert said:

I don't like early starts either Thistle, but 10am's not that bad is it?!

Means getting up before 8 on the weekend

May 20, 2011 12:18:05 GMT Rupert said:

What time do you think you'll roughly finish Andy? Any time for a lap of the trail after?

The Facebook page says it finishes at either 4 or 4:30 but there is some food at the cafe afterwards.

[motoxman]

All being well will see you in hte morning

[NW MTB Ranger]

We finished around 4pm last time and headed for the cafe. So definitely time for a ride after. Unless you have any pressing engagements on Sat night.

I won't be riding as I've got the Slateman Tri the following day as well, so a big feed and early night are required. As part of a team I might add. I don't swim or run, purely two wheels for me!

[Rupert]

I'll be there... weather forecast looks better now :-)

[thistle]

I'll come along but i will probably sneak off around lunchtime as i need to get back.
i will bring a shovel

[thistle]

That was quite a good day out. Who needs to go the gym now you can do all that upper body work out on the trail ;D

Rupert and I started making a signboard (with others):





motoxman went and helped fill potholes and get rid of ruts that were turning into berms (don't know if he got any photos).

Was nice to meet the Menter Bro Machno peeps who are being kept busy maintaining the MTB trails there. Hopefully I'll be back for the next one.

Down side of the day - nipping into Betws y Coed to get a new tyre for the bike for tomorrow's ride to find the going rate for a wire bead Maxxis High Roller/Advantage is £45