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Final Pete’s Track Instructions
Some last minute information for Pete’s track this SUNDAY! Entries are online only. To registrations will be accepted not the day. There is a different timing system happening this year as to previous. There is no seeding or definitive starting times. you are welcome to do TWO race runs at your own pace whenever you…
Gippsland MTB Girls Dirty Weekend May 3-4
In spite of the weather forecast including the possibility of Biblical amounts of rain, around 14 of us enjoyed near perfect riding weather for the Girls weekend at the beginning of May. I’m not sure what the other women thought they were letting themselves in for, but I was bracing for a weekend of bruises,…
PETE’S TRACK SHOWDOWN- Sunday 25th May
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…
Mountain Bike Instructor Course – Expressions of Interest
Gippsland MTB INC. has won a grant through the Country Action Grant Scheme to send five members to the Professional Mountain Bike Instructor (PMBI) Certification Course – Level 1. The course will run in Melbourne on Friday 10th October to Sunday 12th October 2014. The grant covers the course fees only. The committee is seeking Expressions of…
2014 Club Calendar Available
After much delay, we now have the 2014 GMTB Calendar on a page for everyone to print out and stick on their fridge. While the events have been listed on the web site – there have been a number of requests for the printable calendar to make a return. You can now view the calendar…
ERICAfest; Social ride day CANCELLED
It seems we have somehow upset both the rain and event gods. Due to the weather over the last day or two and expected rain in the next few, we have canceled the planned social rides. Again this is disappointing but in the interest of sustainable trails, enjoyabilty and peoples drive trains, it is the…
Women’s Dirty Weekend: 3rd & 4th May 2014
Have you ever wanted to have a go at riding single track in the bush but have nobody to go with? Or ride that roll over, rocky section or drop but never had the guts? Or, for the guys, have you ever wanted to get your wife, girlfriend, mother, daughter, sister or female friend into…
NO Foster Race 23rd March
It is again with much regret that we have to announce there will be no race at Foster in March or April. The local Foster crew have worked hard to try and get the event up but due to a number of factors, the race is unable to go ahead. In place of the race…
GMTB and Our Work With Agencies
For those of you who may not know, Gippsland Mountain Bike Club has worked tirelessly over many years to build some of the best tracks and Mountain Bike Parks in Victoria. Months and even years are spent formalizing agreements, gathering grants, working with land owners and other parties to bring members and the general public…
Giant Demo Day – Blores Hill: 9 Feb 2014
Mt Baw Baw Social Ride Weekends
What: Mt Baw Baw Social Ride Weekends Where: Mt Baw Bawhttp://www.mountbawbaw.com.au/plan-your-trip/getting-here/by-car Format: Downhill and XC Social Riding Requirements: Fullface or XC Helmet, DH or XC Bikes in good working order – Gloves and Goggles advised to be worn, body armour advisable for DH When: #1 Saturday and Sunday 11th#2 Saturday and Sunday 15th#3 Sunday…
Wednesday Evening Blores 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…