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24.01.2022 Rode the Goonoo State Conservation Area section of the CWC trail today (Saturday, 1 August) after significant rains. It is rideable, but: 1. do not expect to come out with dry feet the puddles are sometimes chainring deep and long enough that you have to pedal, 2. you will get muddy 3. when riding through puddles the best course is existing wheel tracks generally.... There are numerous puddles like the one shown in the photograph. Bicycle wheel tracks told me I am not first cyclist to go through since the heavy rains.. The crossing at Goan Creek, just south of the Goonoo forest on the Goan Creek Road has been washed away - but can be crossed by pushing your bike across. David Allworth

23.01.2022 I haven’t ridden this section from Forrest road to Ballimore in the wet before and decided it would be a good test today. I was going to take Charlie the gravel bike but thought better of it and took Rosco, the Trek 27.5 + hardtail. Wise decision, handled it effortlessly, the plan was to get through without a dab, managed that but Goan Creek nearly got my feet wet. Very doable on a + Mtb, a gravel bike would mean wet feet but not the end of the world. This amount of water... is unusual out this way so I thought I’d give my wet weather gear a go as in over boots, Ground Effect waterproof longs and fully mud guarded up, completely unnecessary but we don’t get the opportunity to use it much out this way. I have an IPhone 8 with the country tick on Telstra, the service was patchy for the first 10k but ok after that. Lots of trees down so a support vehicle would be a no go. Have a look at the Relive video, as I said, this amount of water is unusual. Mick. https://www.relive.cc/view/vE6JmgAjyxO

23.01.2022 Goonoo State Conservation Area OPEN - the side-tracks coming off the Dubbo-Mendooran Road (Forest Rd) have road closed signs. This signage only applies to vehicles accessing the Goonoo State Forest . Mick Cooper has posted a number of good videos showing the condition of the area, and certainly some parts have been savagely dug up by vehicles. NSW National Parks reports that vehicles have become bogged. Bicycles ride on. David Allworth

21.01.2022 Alternative to road closure at Dunedoo - There has been a road closure on the Digilah Road, just out of Dunedoo - the Hospital Crossing. A strong potential alt...ernative is going onto the Digilah Road, using the All Weather Road (that is its name) which comes off the Castlreagh Highway just out of Dunedoo on the way to Mendooran. See map in this post, or go to RidewithGPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34540990 IF that option should be blocked not much lost - then the other option is going from Cobborah via Avonside Rd and Avonside West Road (25km to Cobborah). There has been no closures announced for this road but it has some low level crossings, check the Warrumbungle Shire site for road closure. See more

18.01.2022 If you are travelling the Central West Cycle trail be sure to make the time to see the attractions, some of which are under the ground. At Wellington a short ride (8km) south down a gravel road called Old Sydney Road, you will find Wellington Caves. It is said to be one of the most significant mammal fossil sites in the world. A fantastic new visitor centre has been built there, and life size models of megafauna are nearby. Accommodation is available in the Caves Tourist complex. The photo below of Cathedral Cave shows the great formations. The cave has been used for opera performances and balls.

17.01.2022 Always on the lookout for side trips linking to the CWC main trail, for those who want to stay around a town or vary the route to meet desires. Investigated the firetrails of Mt Arthur reserve near Wellington which lead directly off and back onto the CWC trail. Had reports from an earlier CWC group that one route was pretty challenging. So decided to investigate another (see map below). Investigated it using the mighty 16 inch wheels of the folding Brompton (it has a tiny ...bit of suspension) - got around the course, still challenging but possible, and stacks of easy smooth riding. Walked small steep sharp gravelly rises. At the top end you have a style to cross the fence - gate locked, so very quiet route. The route is 10km, whereas sticking to the CWC trail on Bushrangers road which it dives off is 4km to get between the same two points. Anyway it is there, but please respect that Mt Arthur Reserve is established for conservation and quiet recreation so bikes are limited to service trails - no using walking trails - visit http://www.mtarthurreserve.org.au/ to see maps and other details. This one of three sites on the CWC (also Mudgee and Geurie) highly suitable for MTB enthusiasts - or those with small wheeled folding bikes!!?!. At the end of the investigation treated myself to fresh juices and coffee at Cactus Cafe, - 1930s building Mission style architecture. David Allworth CWC See more

15.01.2022 Do you need more luggage than you can carry, luggage transfer is now available on the Central West Cycle Trail. Contact Mick. https://www.facebook.com/coopercycletours/

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14.01.2022 History repeats itself when a group of touring cyclists riding the CWC trail will be hosted by a local Goolma resident to Sunday lunch a first for the CWC trail in Goolma as stop off points build up around the CWC trail. COVID has closed the Goolma pub. Over 125 years ago mapmaker and author of Cycle Touring in NSW Joseph Pearson reported he lunched in Goolma as he rode between Mudgee to Wellington. In his publication Cycle Touring in NSW (published 1896) he wrote of th...e Mudgee to Wellington leg (62 miles) The road may be difficult to get onto here, as there are several branching from it, and you may get away; Before leaving get it explained to you. Mr Lester the local chemist, will give you every information. .. You will pass through Guntawang and Yamble goldfields, and to Coolma, where dinner will be very acceptable, and Wellington will be reached in good time. The road for the last ten miles into Wellington is like a racing track. The building that housed Lesters Pharmacy stands as the Parkview Hotel and Café, at the very starting point of the CWC. Photo of Mr Pearson on his single speed with which he coverd 60 to 80 miles a day across the unsealed, often rutted roads of NSW pre1900. Also a photo of the Lesters Pharmacy building which is now accommodation and cafe.

08.01.2022 Expressions of interest. Anyone that thought they would like to give cycle touring a go, here is your chance to stick the toe in the water. A short one starting and finishing in Dubbo. 160k over 3 days so not too much of an investment in time, just take the Monday off work. ... Only open to Central West residents for COVID reasons. Leave Dubbo and overnight in Wellington on Saturday with morning tea stop at Geurie. Ride up to the look out at Mt Arthur on the way to Wellington. Visit Wellington Caves in the van on Sunday morning before heading to Ballimore overnight. Back to Dubbo on Monday morning. Half and half, gravel and sealed back roads. Fully supported for mechanical an physical malfunction. Mtb or gravel bike required, I’ve got some for hire if you are stuck. Probably in the next month or so if we get a bit of interest, only taking small numbers for seats in the van and accommodation at Ballimore. Let me know if interested.

05.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/groups/centralwestcyclingtrail/permalink/612128742800545/

04.01.2022 Parts of the Central West Cycle trail are pretty wet. So a bit of care when riding needed. Dubbo area has nearly had its annual rainfall. Beware a number of local roads have washouts and rills - nasty surprises. Check local road reports issued by local councils. The challenge is that roads are advised as untrafficable for cars, but this may not be applicable to cyclists who can walk around a boggy patch, at other times it will be impassable such as high rivers. Any questions leave a msg on this site.

03.01.2022 Check out today's Sydney Morning Herald - the CWC and some of its food stops promoted. Not all the great food stops could be squeezed in for a mention - Cobbora Station (for groups pre book essential), distillery at Mendooran, cafes at Gulgong, cafes at Geurie etc - There is plenty to find on the trail - please report in what you find so others may enjoy. With the coming warm weather our efforts will be focussed on some water pitstops. Tell us what you find adn how you manage it. Thanks to Ty Domin who supplied a lot the photos for the SMH article and was our ground breaking first general biking user - from there it has flourished. The article appeared on page 24 of todays (Saturday17 October) https://www.smh.com.au//the-new-central-west-cycling-trail

03.01.2022 ECONOMIC CYCLE BOOSTS MENDOORAN - With a steady flow of cyclists riding the 400km Central West Cycle trail, Mendooran and other localities have benefited economically over the last month and a half On Monday Mike McDonald of Sydney and 5 others landed into Mendooran from Dunedoo. They were booked into the local hotel, purchased food for both the evening and the next day. Unlike those travelling through in vehicles they do not have an Esky load of food at hand so spend... in the local towns along the way. The Hair on the Dog hotel at Ballimore reports at least 2 or so groups staying each week, and Mendooran seemed more heavily booked with no closeby towns. For those wanting accommodation the advice is book ahead, especially for the smaller towns. So without a cent of taxpayer money, simply the resources of the Mudgee Bushwalking and Bike Riders Club Inc and that of volunteers a budding new industry has started in the Central West, and putting money into the local economy. Given the big distances everyone can stay distanced with a bit of care. David Allworth See more