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      <title>Smokin gets some long overdue love</title>
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Smokin has been getting some long overdue attention thanks to Ranger Mark Kent and the team from TGL Contracting Limited. 

If you’re starting out mountain biking, Smokin is a great option for helping progress onto intermediate trails. It’s a gentle gradient with no scary drop offs on the side of the trail to distract you!

This work is particularly focussed on improving the switchbacks and the flow by rebuilding berms to allow riders to safely carry more speed as they improve their skills. 

Thanks to Wellington City Council for funding this work as part of their commitment to Mākara Peak. 

Check out Smokin on Trailforks at https://www.trailforks.com/trails/smokin-20917 

Help us do more great things at Mākara Peak by signing up to the Trails Wellington app or donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/org/makarapeak 

The track is still raw in places, so take care. Maybe even stay off it, if too wet, especially if the forecast is a bit dodgy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 21:33:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>North Island Robins spotted in the park</title>
      <link>https://makarapeak.bike/news-blog/2021/4/13/north-island-robins-spotted-in-the-park</link>
      <description>There have been several sightings of Robins around Mākara Peak recently which is exciting! These birds are very susceptible to predation and are usually only found on islands and in predator free areas.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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