INFO FOR BLACKWOOD ENTRANTS:
I contacted Tex for some more info, and here is his reply:
Geez, how much help do you AMTRA dudes need?! Where's your sense of adventure?!
Just kidding mate. I actually had no idea myself, so I just looked it up. Drakie's directions unclear? Never! (Where do you think the term "Harrow arrow" came from?). He says there'll be some signposting in Blackwood, but this could end up being more of a hindrance than a help!
Here are my directions below:
Turn off the Western Freeway (M8) at the Blackwood/Greendale exit, onto the Greendale-Myrniong Road (C318). Follow this road to Greendale where there’s a T intersection, with the Greendale Pub on the right. Turn right here and continue on Greendale Trentham Forest Road (also C318) towards Blackwood.
Distance from Greendale to Blackwood is approximately 10.7 kms.
Once in Blackwood turn left into Simmons Reef Road (there’s a cafe on the corner), and then take the first right into Recreation Reserve Road. The Parc Ferme is a short distance down this road (it's a dead end anyway).
Riders's Briefing is at 8.30am, and start is at 9am, so give yourself plenty of time before then. I'd suggest 7.30am. There should be a sign-on tent near the parc ferme area.
I know breakfast is being provided but I'm not sure about lunch yet, so I'll get back to you when I know. Ditto scrutineering info.
Be good to see you there, I hope you're bringing some mates!
