Comments on: Back to the Border /back-to-the-border/ Exploring the world with my friends Sun, 11 Jan 2015 02:17:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: NeilEnnis /back-to-the-border/comment-page-1/#comment-5999 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:44:23 +0000 http://blog.neilennis.com/?p=5048#comment-5999 In reply to Mark Robinson.

Best of luck with the Epic, Mark 🙂
(Love the jersey!)

]]> By: NeilEnnis /back-to-the-border/comment-page-1/#comment-5998 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:43:52 +0000 http://blog.neilennis.com/?p=5048#comment-5998 In reply to Dave.

Hi Dave
Sorry you missed it too.
Yeah – I’d love to redo this and am trying to figure out a way that works for everyone.
Neil

]]> By: Mark Robinson /back-to-the-border/comment-page-1/#comment-5997 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:25:13 +0000 http://blog.neilennis.com/?p=5048#comment-5997 Thanks for great day and adventurous ride Neil, it certainly was well worth the effort and training for the Epic. Great bunch of guys and will most certainly join in again. Heinz Beans rides again!
Cheers, Mark

]]> By: Dave /back-to-the-border/comment-page-1/#comment-5992 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:47:54 +0000 http://blog.neilennis.com/?p=5048#comment-5992 Great ride Neil. That weather looks like it really made it a special day.
I am bummed that I was too sick to join you guys. Perhaps a re-do can be organised at some time. I am sure the WMEEC could use some funds? Perhaps we can do a “first timers” ride seeing as you’ve done it a couple of times.
Anyway, great reading.

]]> By: NeilEnnis /back-to-the-border/comment-page-1/#comment-5991 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 03:55:30 +0000 http://blog.neilennis.com/?p=5048#comment-5991 In reply to Trev.

Hi Trev
Before you attempt the ride, please consider a couple of things:
1. You can’t get from Philp Mountain Road to the border fence except by crossing private property. You therefore need permission of either Wild Mountains EEC (WMEEC) or the Finger Lime Orchard owners.
2. The owners of WMEEC are lovely people but they’ve specifically said that they don’t want a whole lot of people on bikes beating a path to their door. Their priority is to build on their environmental education vision. They need volunteers and donations. It’s an iconic part of the world, so if you really want to visit, please consider making a meaningful contribution. This will make a big difference to WMEEC, and to other MTB riders who come after you. As MTB riders it’s important that land owners see that we are considerate and responsible.
3. It’s a tough course. Don’t do it alone. Getting up the hill is physically demanding, but getting down Back Ck Rd is technically challenging. If you’re not careful on the descent you could kill yourself – it’s very steep.
Please PM me if you’ve got more questions.
Neil

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