Category: News
A Leisurely Arvo Ride At Maryvale: 24-Nov-2019
You know when you’re at a relaxed MTB race – a half hour start time delay is announced, we’re all puzzled – snakes?, fire?, permit?…No…a couple of Melbourne punters have gone to Erica for the race – they’ve rung in an said “there’s no one up here”. Ummm, that was a month ago boys …….”Oh Shit , were on our way”. Any wonder, driving a Volvo station wagon!
We all got underway at 10.30. About 50 punters and one pro…. Brenton Jones. Back from Europe for their winter. For those who don’t remember, he raced with us 12 years ago on his way up – ever patient mum getting him to races. Done good for lad from Warragul. He won easily, pounding away at record laps. The following Wednesday I was sent his Strava daily ride – training – 200 kms – 2145 m climbing and av speed 31.0 km/h. Geesus. No wonder he disappeared in the dust.
Haunted Hills Bike Park Update: December 2019
Get Wheelie Excited! HHBP Planning Permit Approved! By Nicholas King Haunted Hills Bike Park Superintendent Since our last update, the Haunted Hills Bike Park Steering Committee with our contractor Trailscapes Pty Ltd, have been working together to gain all planning approvals. In short, we now have approval from Latrobe City Council to construct the 39ha…
Traralgon Pines 3 Hour: 24-Nov-2019
Following the success of last years Traralgon Pines 3 Hour, the event will now return for the final race for Gippsland MTB in 2019. This cross country event will feature an 8km course consisting of single trail cut through the pine plantations between Traralgon & Morwell. This is a great course for all ability levels…
UPDATE – GIPPSLAND TRACKS & TRAILS FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Gippsland Tracks & Trails Feasibility Study project is now nearing completion and the final documentation prepared. The Study is an initiative of the Gippsland Local Government Network with project partners Destination Gippsland and Gippsland MTB. A short overview can be viewed here. The Gippsland trail framework for the future is built around three classifications:…
Erica 3 Hour Endurance: 27-Oct-2019
The Erica 3 hour Enduro will form Round 2 of the 2019 Gippsland MTB Club Championship using the tracks around Erica Mill Park area. The loop will consist of the trails ‘Crazy Snake’, ‘Bones’ and “Silvertop Spur’ and will be 10km in length taking riders about 50min to complete a lap. The registration area will…
Pete’s Track 2019 Cancelled!
Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of our control we have had to cancel Pete’s Track Sprint for this year. This is a disapointing outcome as there has been a lot of effort to get this track designated as a formal MTB track, but unfortunately this was not enough for this year with other circumstances causing…
Pete’s Track Sprint: 22nd September 2019
Pete’s Track is back! After a lot of hard work, the trails is now recognised as a Mountain Bike Trail and the event can again return to its former glory! What is this format of racing? Gravity Enduro? Start at a higher elevation and finish at a lower elevation? Then get shuttled to the start…
Pete’s Track Trail Maintenance: 8-Sep-2019
On Sunday September 8th we are having a Trail Maintenance day at Pete’s Track to complete works required to assist with the formalisation of this track. This work will also assist with the us being granted the permit to run the race later this year. If you can spare some time to help, we will…
Volunteers Needed! – VES Blores Hill 2019
Once again we are hosting a round of VES at Blores Hill on Saturday the 27th of July 2019, and we are again in need of help. This event cannot function without the support of it’s volunteers, so if you are able to help out that weekend, please register as a volunteer now! Anyone able…
Back Country Adventure Ride: 30-Jun-2019
Gippsland MTB’s fourth social ride will be held on Sunday June 30 2019. The format of the ride will be a back-country adventure ride for experienced riders. Riders will have to make their own way to the start point of the ride at Bulldog Junction for a 10:00 start. Once assembled riders will split up into…
2019 VES – Blores Hill 3/6 Hour Endurance Saturday: July 27 2019
After many years of successful events, you need to do yourself a favor come and enjoy the fantastic trails at Blores Hill where it is perfect weather year round. Don’t believe us, ask anyone who came last year! This year’s track is in great condition and has plenty of challenging elements. Rock gardens, log rides, flowing singletrack,…
Mt Taylor Social Weekend 2019
Gippsland MTB’s Mt Taylor Weekend is back again for 2019 on the 1st & 2nd June. This year we will be running 2 days of shuttles for those wanting to lap the awesome Mt Taylor Flow Tracks or tackle the Mt Taylor DH trail. For a change of pace riders can also venture across…