Category: News
Young Gippsland MTB Rider On Podium At National Championships
Subaru 2016 Australian MTB National Champs Downhill (20/03/16) Brosnan may have been the Best In Bright but young Beau Johnson from Heyfield took home the Bronze in the Under 13 Men in a determined performance at his National Downhill debut. The weekend of qualifying started in torrential rain and gradually cleared with blue sky bathing…
Mt Taylor 3 Hour Trail Maintenance Thanks
The Mt Taylor cross country track had a successful working bee to prepare the track for the upcoming event. The 7 people involved in the working bee did a fantastic job, they all hooked in and got through the length of the track in time to take a ride on it and some tried out the…
Mt Taylor Working Bee – 10th April 2016
In preparation for the Mt Taylor 3hr Twilight Enduro to be held on the 23rd of April, there will be a working bee held on Sunday 10th of April. Anyone who is able to help out should meet at Boys Camp, Bullumwaal Rd, Mt Taylor at 10am. Bring tools such as leaf rakes and brushcutters…
Junior Clinic Day: 02-Apr-2016
An exciting new event geared towards junior riders will be running again during the Easter school holidays. Club coaches will be running junior training days during the school holidays and targeting riders of all abilities. Open to everyone, not just club members, it is perfect way to safely learn how to ride your bike with…
Mt Taylor 3 Hour Twilight Enduro: 23-Apr-2016
Round 3 of the Gippsland MTB championship see a new style of event with a twilight race at Mt Taylor. Wile this area is more well known for its down hill track, it also has some good cross country courses winding up and down the valley. This event will follow the standard enduro format with…
Erica 3 Hour Enduro: 20-Mar-2016
The Erica 3 hour Enduro will form Round 2 of the 2016 Gippsland MTB Club Championship using the tracks around Erica Mill Park area. This will be a short course race with the emphasis on fun and circulation to keep people together. The loop will consist of the trails ‘Crazy Snake’ and “Silvertop Spur’ and…
Mt Baw Baw 3hr Twilight Enduro Race Report
After a day of downhill practice and trials shows by the boys at TC Trickz, 29 riders made their way to the start line for the Mt Baw Baw 3 hour twilight enduro. From the word GO, Mt Baw Baw’s own Dru Berryman set the pace with the fastest lap of the day, cutting in…
Erica Trail Maintenance Day: 6-March-2016
In preparation for round 2 of the GMTB Series, to be held at Erica on the 20th March, there will be a trail maintenance day held on the 6th of March. For those who are able to volunteer, we will meet at the Erica oval at 10am and then head out to the Mill Park for…
Junior Clinic still on today at Blores Hill
We have had some queries as to whether our Junior clinic is still running today because of the weather. I have spoken to to our coaches and we feel that it is important the clinic still runs. Blores Hill is an amazing track and can dry out very quickly. It is also important that our…
Mt Baw Baw 3 Hour Twilight Enduro: 27-Feb-2016
Saddle up for a beautiful sunset ride around Baw Baw’s cross country trails… Whether you are competing solo or in a team you will be feeling the burn as you wind your way up to the summit and through the snowgums. This is set to be an action packed MTB Festival with the Chain Reaction…
Major Event Volunteers Needed! – Mt Baw Baw VDHS Round Feb 2016
2016 is shaping up to be another big year for mountain biking events returning to their absolute best! All of our club social rides are already rolling along nicely with many new members and newcomers to the awesome sport of mountain biking! Our mountain bike parks, skills areas, coaching, lessons and new projects are hurtling…
Junior Skills Clinic Review – Erica: 16-Jan-2016
A great day was had out on the Erica Mill Park trails. The Junior clinic was run retracing most of the recent Erica 3hr race course. 10 young guns arrived ready to ride and all completed the course showing improvement and taking away some lessons to hone at home. The final junior clinic in this…