Covert Assault on Mt Gravity

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Premium Member Comment by Skittles on May 30, 2011 at 10:18

Yeah, I would recomend it.  If it's a new hill to you, then you may as well be safe than sorry.

 

and that surface type, it's not so smooth any more.  There are a couple of rough patches!

Comment by rory on May 29, 2011 at 20:03

would you recommed a fullface helmet?

Premium Member Comment by Mack Daddie on May 27, 2011 at 21:17

uphill skating tim
apparently we finish higher than we start!

gonz be a sick one

Premium Member Comment by Skittles on May 16, 2011 at 11:37

Yeah, I'm working on all that.  ASRA should be able to sell me some insurance, or I will go online to AON or something.

I've got a contact for the first aid

Council... don't get me started, but I am making my way through the red tape...

As far as the Kiosk at the top is concerned, I will tell them that the road is not completely shut, just that the car access is controlled.

and if we get enough people there, I'm sure they will make a fortune selling food and drinks anyway.

 

If you know anyone who can help me with the council stuff, just give me a PM!

Premium Member Comment by Grits on May 16, 2011 at 11:29

As far as i know you would probably need the following to close that hill -

Permit from the Council
 - This would require a permit from the police,

 - A Traffic management plan. Brisbane city council normally requests you use the electronic billboards to advertise the future closure of roads. These aren't cheap.

 - You'll need a Risk assessment.

 - You'll need to have permission / an understanding from the cafe at the top of the hill. (This will be hard as they may loose revenue, unless you hold it at a time that they aren't open yet. Keep in mind most restuarants opening times are not their operating times. The kitchens are normally open earlier in the day to recieve goods.)

 - You will need to outline what sort of first aid you'll have in place as well for the event.

The brisbane city council will also list what sort of facilities you'll require to have in place depending on the amount of spectators/riders you will have.

And finally you'll require insurance. I think its standard to have a 20mil public liabilty coverage, and i'd recommend having some sort of rider and event organiser insurance as well.

 

Plus a lot more....

 

All of that is if you're going for a legit event. Other option is to ride it whilst its gates are still closed and walk up the hill.

 

Premium Member Comment by Skittles on May 16, 2011 at 8:27

Yeah, I've now got the permit forms, just need to find the department about road laws, because we need permission to break the law about riding on a road with lines and over the speed limit now!

Also need a detailed risk assesment, track outline, where the ambo will be, traffic management and everything else to do with the running of the day.

Comment by Davin Gemmell on May 16, 2011 at 1:10

Logan, Tim has yet to secure a permit to close the road.  The road is closed up until 6am by a boom gate at the base of the hill.  As the road is public access road, permits are required thru Brisbane City Council before we can close the road.  Going ahead and closing it wiithout permission will not be doing DH skating any favours down the track. (pardon that accidental pun at the end there)

Comment by logan joshua scrivener on May 15, 2011 at 21:25

so your not going to block off the road

Premium Member Comment by Skittles on May 15, 2011 at 15:18

If you really want to come, just pad the hell up and make it before 6am (the gate opens then and cars and bikes start using the road).  We have the full road then, and even if you just do the bottom part, it would still be fun.  (it's the smoothest part anyway)

Comment by logan joshua scrivener on May 14, 2011 at 22:53

i have a good line and tuck but i think i might just come and support you guys with some cash

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