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Improvement works underway - TLC
6 years 7 months ago #3184
by Pk101
Replied by Pk101 on topic Improvement works underway - TLC
I think you are referring to ROCKY HORROR, and its named rightly so.
Sharp left hand turn. Long loose rock steps, slippery roots and then the large rock drop off.
If you mange that and your nerves/body still intact you have a few more large roots and the last big step or run off to negotiate.
It is highly dangerous and should not be attempted if you are a begginer. It seems that its been erroded quite a lot since you first started riding it. Ive only ever ridden it in its current state
and get chills everytime.
Something should be done but it remains one of the great features and I would hate to lose it.
Sharp left hand turn. Long loose rock steps, slippery roots and then the large rock drop off.
If you mange that and your nerves/body still intact you have a few more large roots and the last big step or run off to negotiate.
It is highly dangerous and should not be attempted if you are a begginer. It seems that its been erroded quite a lot since you first started riding it. Ive only ever ridden it in its current state
and get chills everytime.Something should be done but it remains one of the great features and I would hate to lose it.
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6 years 7 months ago #3182
by StanleyJ
That bit of trail is part of the Ho Pui run though, nothing to do with Tai Lam... though you do end up there (Tai Lam) if you ride the whole thing (Ho Pui Reservoir contour then Ho Pui Pass). IMBA currently class most of that as "Double Black" (Stupid
) and I think the plan is to have it as "safe" Black with chicken-runs of "Blue". That trail is a lot of work though and some sections are steep however you change it. Though in most cases it's getting rid (hurrah!) of the old concrete and rebuilding with large stones to anchor/protect stuff.
Replied by StanleyJ on topic Improvement works underway - TLC
econbus wrote: At the point where the illegal Kap Lung trail starts on the right and there is a sharp left - my impression is that this very narrow, rocky and rooty section of trail has become too dangerous for beginners and even intermediates. I used to fly down there but now I have to pick my way through deep holes between the roots, all the way trying to avoid toppling 30 foot down the slope. They don't have to completely sanitize it, but filling in the deeper holes with some rocks and soil would reduce the risk of accident considerably whilst maintaining the fun factor.
That bit of trail is part of the Ho Pui run though, nothing to do with Tai Lam... though you do end up there (Tai Lam) if you ride the whole thing (Ho Pui Reservoir contour then Ho Pui Pass). IMBA currently class most of that as "Double Black" (Stupid
) and I think the plan is to have it as "safe" Black with chicken-runs of "Blue". That trail is a lot of work though and some sections are steep however you change it. Though in most cases it's getting rid (hurrah!) of the old concrete and rebuilding with large stones to anchor/protect stuff. Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.
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