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VeloSpace XT 3 for the trip. Damien, the local rep, went above and beyond to
get one to us in time so we weren’t left short. I’m particularly glad as this meant we didn’t have to shove muddy bikes into the back of the very new Isuzu. A car wash I can handle, but detailing the inside of a loan vehicle because we filled it with mud - this wouldn't be fun.
Also, thanks to everyone that came riding with us. Taking time from your work to show us around your trails and towns is greatly appreciated.
With the road trip done, it is time to think back over the places we visited and what we experienced. There has been a lot of work on trails done for us. New trails, upgrades to existing
trails, and whole new locations are being opened up for mountain bikers.
Is it worth it? Everyone will have their own opinion on certain trails; their own favourites, their own also-rans. The best way for you to make up your mind is to get out there, plan your own road trip. Go and visit the towns, ride the trails and get a feel for it. Never before have we had so much to go and ride. A lasting memory from this trip is one of Gerran, from Common Ground Trails. On completion of each run, he looks back at the media guys and asks the question “Again?”
I had a ball, and I'm keen for it again. Who’s coming?
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