Trails running great & funding for Womens Skills

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

Trails Open – But More To Be Done

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

Update regarding COVID restrictions

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

Forrest MTB (Red Carpet Upgrade) – Ministerial Release

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/  

Trail Works to Commence!

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

Trail Upgrade Update

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