There is no fee for joining the ‘weekend plus ride’, and no expectation to join the BL BUG. Great work … Read More. a Facebook post which garnered more than 300 likes and 44 shares on its first Bike Leichhardt (BL) BUG has invited members of Bike North to join their weekend away in Tumut  that coincides with the Tumbarumba Rail Trail opening Sat 4th April.Note.. Official opening with politicians is 11.30am Fri 3rd but the BL rail trail ride is on the Sat 4th. Friday 3 April – a local loop ride up the Goobarragandra river and return via Tumut Plains approx 30 km mostly flat. know what the running costs and advantages and disadvantages are. Not hidden in the background or left out. Depending on when people are arriving  could do this ride in the afternoon. conflict came to light. When asked about the recovery plan, Mayor “We haven’t wavered from that for the last You will be required to sign on under BL’s waiver. Hayes responded, “It’s council’s position that we will not advance any other about whether the trail was in the recovery plan or not, Communications Officer Donna Wilson declined to answer. What we are asking:For the Snowy Valleys Council to include the Batlow - Tumut Rail Trail project in the Dunns Road Recovery Plan and in the Snowy Valleys Council Advocacy plan as the lead item. Rail Trail advocate Phil Barton described it as “a defining day in the pursuit of the Batlow-Tumut Rail Trail Project” in a Facebook post which garnered more than 300 likes and 44 shares on its first day. The rides range from easy-medium to medium … Read More, Here is a great way a couple of Bike North members have been working with their local council to promote Biketober, a popular challenge between organisations and riders to encourage more people to ride bikes for transport, health and fun! Batlow-Tumut Rail Trail Project, Tumut, New South Wales. the Council building last Monday, March 9. You will find reports from all Bike North Advocacy Working Groups as well as reports from President, Rides Coordinator, Membership Manager, Communications Manager and the 2019/20 Financial Report. They are fantastic, very clean, with a kitchen, TV and everything you need for a “home away from home “stay. day. Dunn’s Road Fire Recovery Plan which is currently being drafted,” writes Mr unhealthy tension which has been generated around the project on social media They bring many cyclists, runners and walkers from a range of areas. it as “a defining day in the pursuit of the Batlow-Tumut Rail Trail Project” in 2.1K likes. Mr Barton was incensed by the statements, insisting The 2019/20 Bike North Annual Report has been published. 3 years. Mayor Hayes went one step further to When a non-cycling colleague of … Read More, Bike North is putting on a weekend of riding in and around Nowra again this year, 2½ hours drive south of Sydney. Bike North members would need to make their own arrangements re travel and accommodation in Tumut; many of the BL members are staying at  the Riverglade Caravan Park  Interested Bike North members  please contact  wendy.jannings1@gmail.com. Batlow Rail Trail benötigt Ihre Hilfe zur Petition „The Snowy Valleys Councillors: We want the Batlow to Tumut Rail Trail”. been fairly aired and a new era of cooperation will begin,” he said. rail trail until we get the Tumbarumba-Rosewood Trail up and running and we Melden Sie einen Verstoß, ohne eingeloggt zu sein. “The big news of the day is, the Mayor and Both ride leader Wendy and keen newbie MaryAnn are featured in this Willoughby Council promotion for Biketober https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/News-and-media/Biketober. conduct an independent feasibility study on the proposed trail, but that’s about 3 months ago I saw this and I thort it was a joke but now I see it isn't. IF YOU WISH TO DONATE DIRECTLY PLEASE USE THESE DETAILS: Why a Rail Trail? The proposed Rail Trail runs on a state abandoned railway corridor, owned wholly by the government. Its a no-brainer. Sat 4th April 8.00am travel by car up to Tumbarumba and ride the new rail trail to Rosewood, approx 21 km each way of vistas, serenity, gentle gradients & sweeping curves. comments and said they had nothing further at add. “Economic stimulus projects that are being What we are asking: For the Snowy Valleys Council to include the Batlow - Tumut Rail Trail project in the Dunns Road Recovery Plan and in the Snowy Valleys Council Advocacy plan as the lead item. We started at Sawpit creek because we didn’t want to do the steep uphill at the end of the ride on in the wind on the return. SVC CEO Matt Hyde in hosting the meeting. to skew conversations, with differing reports emerging from a meeting held at Batlow will not survive into the future without an income source different from the current logging industry that was majorly destroyed in the Dunns Road Bushfire. The rail trail is a slight uphill from Sawpit Creek to Rosewood. Initially, SVC staff reviewed Mr Barton’s When asked Thursday morning What better way to enjoy a school holiday than to do an out and back ride along the first NSW rail trail with the kids? “Wrong” my daughters will tell you. You can view inline below or use the Download Link. Batlow looked to other communities that were struggling to see how we could grow. Tumut weekend plus and Tumbarumba Rail Trail opening, Working with Councils to promote cycling through events. expansion-of-economic-stimulus projects,” said SVC CEO Matthew Hyde after the ‘Bad blood’ between the two sides continues I clarify that “we don’t have a Dunns Road recovery plan for projects anyway. This particular Rail Trail will run from Batlow to Tumut on the abandoned Railway Line that has not been used in more then 40 years. where the stories begin to diverge. During the work the cycling path will be closed. Barton, “It is not a guarantee the project will proceed, but it is in the mix Or you can just come for one day if you are time pressed. “Council’s advocacy plans are currently and welcomed the news that local MP Dr Joe McGirr is looking for funds to Comments from the Sydney Rail Team who stayed 3 nights in this accommodation: We were fortunate that we were able to book the 6 apartments for a 3 nights stay. the CEO have agreed to have the Batlow-Tumut Rail Trail Project listed in the Diese Petition hat 3.201 Unterschriften erreicht. “A new advocacy plan is in construction and Work will take place on Friday 16 October between 7am and 4pm at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood to remove several trees. don’t know what he’s talking about there.”. Mr Barton asked for a witness before Comments from the Sydney Rail Team who stayed 3 nights in this accommodation: We were fortunate that we were able to book the 6 apartments for a 3 nights stay. Simply, Batlow needs tourists and people spending money. On Wednesday, Mr Barton described the Perhaps visit the Violet Farm on the way back. Hi all I am not happy about that Railtrails is going to put a Rail Trail over the Tumut branch line. A Rail Trail was born. These bridges are of significant historical importance, being of timber trestle construction, and have been preserved in the reconstruction and refurbishment process. Proud Supporter of the TUMUT-BATLOW RAIL TRAIL. meeting to the Times as an “ambush” with Mayor James Hayes unexpectedly joining Three businesses sold out of food and one business, in 10 years of operating had taken more takings in the day then ever before. Wenn Sie sich einloggen oder registrieren (auch via Facebook) akzeptieren Sie die Nutzungsbedingungen und Datenschutzbestimmungen von Change.org. This particular Rail Trail will run from Batlow to Tumut on the abandoned Railway Line that has not been used in more then 40 years. their previous agreement. Sun 5th April cycle up to Blowering Dam via Tumut Plains approx 30 km with some hills at the dam, view from the wall for length of the dam where Ken Warby set the world water speed record in 1978 of 511 km/hr. Hopes that a long-running feud between Batlow-Tumut Rail advocates and the Snowy Valleys Council were ending have once again stalled, if not imploded. to be considered by the final decision makers.”. a draft document is currently being developed.”, Light at the end of the tunnel for ‘Rail-Trail’ feud dims, “Sleek, modern” uniforms for Fire and Rescue NSW, Insurance incentives flagged for farmers to carry out hazard reduction, Easing restrictions relieve pressure on gyms, Home Affairs to help investigate visa scheme. Jetzt machen Sie Batlow Rail Trail und 3.200 Unterstützer*innen mit. There are three rides over the weekend, with the option of an ‘early bird’ ride on the Thursday. Proud Supporter of the TUMUT-BATLOW RAIL TRAIL. The Rail Trail has many historical displays and features four restored bridges from the original Rail line. Bike Leichhardt (BL) BUG has invited members of Bike North to join their weekend away in Tumut that coincides with the Tumbarumba Rail Trail opening Sat 4th April.Note.. Official opening with politicians is 11.30am Fri 3rd but the BL rail trail ride is on the Sat 4th. Both parties agree that they discussed the We cycled into the wind going to Rosewood and it seemed more difficult than I expected but it is a really gentle climb. “We are confident many of the issues have Its evident from the trails already throughout Victoria that Rail Trails are popular (look at Bright in VIC). There is some excellent cycling around Tumut as well. going further and fellow committee member Bill Masters was called in. there hadn’t been a miscommunication, but that Mayor Hayes was backtracking on Even though the trail was only 42km return with spectacular rolling green scenery and perfect spring weather our kids would have you believe otherwise. Our neighbors over the hills, Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail, in the first month of opening, during COVID-19 restrictions had over 2500 visitors.