Well it seems we never did post about the actual launch event for the trails… which was now some time ago! The new signage is great, the pump track is a hit and the trails have bedded in nicely. In more recent news, the club has received funding to have a local instructor run fully … Read more
Trailhead: – The trail head works are yet to be fully completed, temporary measures have been taken to ensure safe access for parking and to the pump tracks and the skills park. There is a new shelter and landscaping is being undertaken around the pump track. Trails: – It’s important to note that with new … Read more
So the big question is – where are we at with the new trails opening? The exciting news is that it’s proposed that there will be a soft opening on or around the 23rd of December, all going well, just in time for the Christmas break. Why is it a soft opening? The full trail … Read more
Here’s the latest news on the Forrest Upgrade works.
Update from Forest Fire Management Victoria Good news on plans for a mountain bike skills park at Forrest – the wheels are in motion! The detailed design process is underway ahead of construction starting next year. The project is part of a $2.32 million upgrade and expansion of Forrest’s mountain bike trail network that we’re … Read more
To Forrest MTB Club members and local riders, As you are all aware, there are a lot of rules coming into place regarding COVID regulations and vaccination status. The club site is on DEWLP land and the club itself is affiliated with AusCycling. As such, both organisations, as well as the Victorian Government, have communicated … Read more
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and the Colac Otway Shire Council are delivering the Forrest Mountain Bike Revitalisation Project, which will create up to 38 kilometres of new trails and take the network’s footprint to over 100 kilometres. Please see following announcement from the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney. http://www.gayletierney.com.au/mountain-bike-trail-gets-world-class-upgrade/
Well, to say that the last 18 months has been a roller coaster would be an understatement, and I hope that you’ve all managed to come through it relatively unscathed in all aspects of life. Recent Maintenance Days As far as club stuff has been concerned, it’s been pretty hard to organise much given the … Read more
A message and press release from The Colac Otway Shire regarding the funding for trail works. “Hi Everyone, It has been a tough year for everyone and I hope you’re all keeping well and staying positive. Last year Council, the Forrest MTB Club, the community and project partners (DELWP, Barwon Water and Parks Victoria) worked … Read more