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Posts from ‘April, 2008’

New Aushiker.com

Hello. You have arrived at the very much work in progress Aushiker.com blog pages which will replace the old Aushiker.com website. As this is very early days, the old Aushiker.com can be found by clicking here. I hope you take this opportunity to review this work in progress before moving on.

Sidings Rail Trail is Now Open

Both the Munda Biddi Foundation and the DEC have announced the opening of the Sidings Rail Trail (dual use trail for cyclists and walkers) which runs between Jarrahwood and Nannup. As I understand it, the 26 km trail will form part of the second stage of the Munda Biddi Trail once the long awaited Collie [...]

In Memoriam – Geoff Gibson – Tingle All Over

It is with great sadness that I became aware yesterday (April 28, 2008) that Geoff Gibson of the Tingle All Over YHA at Walpole passed away on February 1, 2008. Geoff and Kerry where great supporters of the Bibbulmun Track and its walkers, providing great accommodation and a friendly service. I consider my “rest-day” at [...]

Coastal Plains Walk Trail

The Coastal Plains Walk Trail is a 55 km trail located in the northern outer region of the greater Perth metropolis. It starts within the Yanchep National Park (approximately 6 km north of the McNess House Visitors Centre within the park) and ends in the Melaleuca Park, west of Bullsbrook (northeast of Wanneroo). The trail [...]

Munda Biddi Trail – "Pea Gravel Highway" – Mundaring to Collie – April 2008

Journal | Gear List | Related Links I rode the Munda Biddi Trail from Mundaring to Collie in April 2008 with Perry. My ride of choice, was Julia, my Giant XTC 2 hardtail and I pulled Bob my BOB Ibex trailer. Perry rode his 2007 Giant XTC 2 with panniers, so this gave us a [...]