🌟🚵‍♂️ WHAKA WEEKLY 🚵‍♂️🌟 14 August 2025🌤️

🌤️ Weather: I mean come on, it's absolutely epic! Reckon Rotorua's got the best winter weather, eh!

🌱 Dirt: Dryer than a moth sandwich out there, so crazy!

🚧🔨 Phillips Road Link Track 🚧🔨

Phillips Road Link Track will be closed while an awesome upgrade is happening, but will be back better than ever! What ever you do, DO NOT RIDE ON 8 MILE ROAD EVER!!! Chur 🙂

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌿 Mokopuna 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌿

Got a good blow to clear the debris and keep the track clean. This walking trail is such a gem for families and anyone wanting a cruisy adventure through the forest. Perfect for introducing the little ones to the magic of our trails or blasting a lap to get in your daily step count after work. (that's me!) 👟✨

🌲🔴 Redwoods Memorial Grove Walking Track (Red) 🌲🔴

While we were over there we made sure to keep this iconic track pristine. Walking through those massive redwoods never gets old - it's like stepping into another world. Such a special place and the crew's making sure it stays that way for everyone to enjoy, especially all those legends who did RUN THE FOREST last week. 🏃‍♂️🌟

🌋💧 Forest Loop - Te Pikitanga Whangapipiro (Mud Pool) 🌋💧

Triple threat of maintenance here - drains sorted, vegetation trimmed, and surface repairs done! This section near the mud pools is so unique, mixing geothermal features with beautiful forest. Now it's going to be riding even better! ♨️🚴‍♂️

🌊🚴‍♂️ Arepa (Alpha) 1 🌊🚴‍♂️

Got blown and had drains sorted out. This trail's got some serious flow when it's running right, and now with the drains dialed it's going to handle the wet weather like a champ. Perfect for when you want that smooth mountain bike flow or add a little cross country vibe to your ride. 🌧️💪

🍪🌿 Tim Tams 🍪🌿

The Brains Trust smashed some spraying work to preempt the inevitable weed growth this summer. By getting in early it will significantly reduce the hours of vege work the trail will need this summer so the No Brains crew can focus on riding! Legendary Work Team! 🧠🔥

🧠⛰️ No Brains 🧠⛰️

Same volly crew, The Brains Trust, spent four hours blowing the trail top to bottom - that's some serious dedication! This trail lives up to its name - turn your brain off, do the epic uphill climb to the start of the trail then just point and shoot down a big, long, unique descent. Magic stuff! 🚀💨

🚪🔥 New Exit 🚪🔥

This new trail adopter has been absolutely going off on this trail! With even more hours spent on surface repairs over the weekend - this legend is so passionate about getting New Exit back to its former glory. Such a popular trail with massive potential, and it's getting the love it deserves! ❤️🛠️

⛰️🌟 Te Mounga ⛰️🌟

I have ropped some mates into adopting this trail with me, but they are doing all the hard mahi! This week they put in some surface repair love and it's going to make such a difference. This trail has some beautiful sections and now it's going to ride even sweeter. Stoked to have a fresh adopter bringing their energy to this one, makes up for my slackness? 😅🙌

🏔️👀 Quarry Lookout (Green) 🏔️👀

Drains got sorted on this walking track. The views from up here are absolutely mint, especially if you take a short diversion up onto Tokorangi Pa Road. Now with better drainage it's going to be accessible in more conditions. Perfect for when you want those epic forest panoramas or take on the epic steps for a proper work out! 📸💪

1️⃣🔍 Tahi 1️⃣🔍

Had a trail audit to make sure everything's running perfectly. This trail's got some technical bits that need to be just right, so the crew's keeping a close eye on all the details. Quality control at its finest! ✅🎯

🌲⚔️ Tuhoto Ariki 🌲⚔️

Tree clearing work done - sometimes mother nature drops a few obstacles and the crew sorts it right out! This trail's got some beautiful native forest sections and now it's clear sailing through the good stuff, and it's surprisingly dry for winter! 🌳☀️

👶🚴‍♂️ Kid's Loop 👶🚴‍♂️

Got a blow to keep it perfect for the little rippers! This trail is such a great introduction to mountain biking for the kids - not too gnarly but still proper fun. Clean track means more confidence for the next generation of shredders! 🌟👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🪨⬇️ Rockdrop 🪨⬇️

Trail audit completed - making sure all those rock features are safe and sound. This trail's got some chunky technical sections that need regular checking. When Rockdrop is dialed, it's such a fun challenge, but right now it needs alot of love, so give us a shout if your keen to adopt this beauty! https://www.rotoruatrailstrust.co.nz/adoptatrail 💚🤙

🌹🏦 Rosebank 🌹🏦

Another trail audit keeping standards high. This trail's got some beautiful flowing sections through the Redwoods, makes you feel like you are riding in Cali! There are a few tech sections and drops, pinch climbs with roots really good practice and trail to develop those skills. Cheers to the trail adopter for keeping this trail alive! 🌴🤘

🏔️⬇️ Mini DH 🏔️⬇️

The adopter legend strikes again! Vegetation trimming and surface repairs keeping this trail absolutely mint. This downhill section is so much fun when it's maintained properly - fast, flowy, and now perfectly groomed! 🚀💯

🤪🚴‍♂️ Mad If You Don't 🤪🚴‍♂️

Got the full treatment - blown, drained, and surface repairs! This trail name says it all - you'd be mad not to ride this beauty. With all that maintenance, it's going to be absolutely singing and the perfect way to finish you ride if you started over at Planet Bike. Do it!! 🎵🌟

🍀🏃‍♂️ Paddy's Run (A Trail) 🍀🏃‍♂️

Trail audit and surface repairs done. This A-line trail is all about that perfect flow to get you from one side of the forest to the other,, and the crew's making sure every section links up smoothly. When Paddy's Run is dialed, it's pure mountain bike bliss and I love it! 💚🌊

🌲🏞️ Forest Loop - Tangaroamihi 🌲🏞️

Solid work from the trail adopter, doing amazing work with drains and vegetation! This section is going to be riding so much better with proper drainage sorted. 🌿💧

🔄🌟 Corners - Radius of the Lost Arcs 🔄🌟

Sign installation completed. Love that trail name - and now with proper signage you get to enjoy a new tunnel that goes UNDER Stormtropper! Much safer than riding over the fast jumps trail eh! This trail's got some beautiful carved corners through the forest, living up to its epic name, go give it a lap, it's been missing ya! 🚇🎯

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