Category: News
COLQUHOUN RACE CANCELLED
Unfortunately we have had to make the hard decision to cancel the Colquhoun Race that was scheduled for 27th September. This decision was not taken lightly, however we feel we had no choice. GMTB prides itself on running great races for it’s members and with several of key organizers unavailable due to work and private…
Pete’s Track Sprint: 31-May-2015
It’s on again! The annual grudge match between the DH fraternity and the Cross Country riders. Staged in some of the most magnificent country in the Avon Hedrick reserve, the race consists of a track that is neither purely Downhill focused and is not an uphill lung buster, perfect for all riders. There is a…
POSTPONED – Riviera Cycles 3 Hour Enduro: 26-Apr-2015
Sadly, this weekends Gippsland MTB club race at Mt. Taylor has been postponed due to the large amount of rain we have had. The weather is looking damp right through to early next week. In the interests of rider safety and to preserve the tracks, the club has made this difficult decision. Current entrants will…
Riviera Cycles 3 Hour Enduro: 26-Apr-2015
On April 26 will see Gippsland MTB return to Mt Taylor for the first time in a number of years for the Riviera Cycles 3 Hour Enduro. This event will form round 2 of the 2015 Gippsland MTB championship. While originally scheduled as a Flow Track Race utilising the new track, logistical issues on this…
Snakes Still Active!
There have been a few recent sightings of a large brown snake at Blores Hill. While summer is over, the snakes are still active and will most likely be out on the days that look best for riding at all MTB parks. Please keep in mind that these guys are out there and don’t remove…
Planned Burns: Mt Taylor & Nowa Nowa
There will be planned burns at both Mt Taylor and Nowa Nowa this weekend (21/22 Mar) and these parks will then be closed for 1 week. Please ensure that you follow the instructions of the local crews and do not ride either of these areas until they are deemed safe again.
EAGLEHAWK SOCIAL RIDE: 08-Mar-2015
This Sunday sees the club heading to the back of Glengarry to ride some of the existing trails around Eaglehawk Creek reserve. This is not the point-to-point ride we have previously done and will concentrate on a small area near the dam. The tracks in this area can be quite challenging so this ride is…
World’s Best Dominate Baw Baw Bike Race
The threat of atrocious unseasonal weather conditions proved a blessing in disguise creating perfect course conditions, photo and spectating opportunities at the annual Mt Baw Baw Mountain Bike Festival. The event saw riders compete in a four-hour cross-country endurance race, a twilight short course elimination event and Round two of the Chain Reaction Cycles and Nukeproof Victorian Downhill Mountain Bike Series over the weekend.
Blores Hill Signage Installation Weekend: 14/15-Mar-2015
After many years and much anticipation, Blores Hill is finally ready to get its official signage installed! This is planned for the weekend of March 14 & 15 starting from 9:00 each morning meeting at the Tinamba Road trail head. Parks Victoria will be supplying equipment for digging of the holes for the posts, but…
Foster Trail Maintenance: 07-Feb-2015
In the lead up to the Cross Over Cycles 3 Hour Enduro at Foster, trail maintenance will be conducted on Saturday, February 7th. Anyone who can help out please be at the trail head of Cement Hill at 10am (Map here). Bring leaf rakes and blowers.
Cross Over Cycles 3 Hour Enduro: 22-Feb-2015
It’s been a few years but the Foster race is back. This year also includes a kids event which will start at 11:00am and run for 30 minutes on the lower section on the track. As an added bonus, Wonthaggi Cross Over Cycles will be on hand with a range of Demo 2015 Scott and…
2015 Mid Week Social Rides
That’s right!! It is that time of year again when GMTB host the mid-week social rides at Blores Hill. They leave the trail head on Maffra-Tinamba at 7pm every Wednesday night and cater for ALL riders. Generally we will split into 2-3 groups consisting of the faster riders, riders that will ride at a more…