Tuesday, 26 January 2010 14:49

Went for a ride with Nick Bowman from IMBA Australia today.

Nick really enjoyed the ride and was super impressed with the trails. IMBA is Australia's authority when it comes to MTB trail advocacy.  To check out more that IMBA Australia has to offer head on over to their website - > http://imba-au.com/

Also, Russ Baker current president of MTBA dropped in for a ride. Russ is a very popular figure around the Mountain Bike community, but is rarely seen on an actual Bike... rumour has it, that he is a "pinner"!

Monday, 25 January 2010 09:31

Don't miss out on the sneak preview of the first draft for the State XC series race course this Friday.

Forrest Feral Friday – 29^th January

Individual Time Trial Race format + Kids race

Where? Power Lines – using the Forrest 6hr Race Central Hub.
Take the turn off at Centre Rd from the Forrest Birregurra Rd.

When? Friday 29^th January. Rego 6pm. Race start at 6:30pm

What? Each rider will be sent off individually and your lap will be timed.
1 lap per rider. Will take from 25-35 mins. Fastest lap wins in each grade.
Approx 10km long.
Kids race will be determined once entries are confirmed. Fun and achievable course.

Cost? Free for FMB&CC members, $10 for non members (+ MTBA day licence of $15)

Free hot dogs after the race. Soft Drinks available for gold coin donation.

Course will be marked out from 5pm should you wish to do a practice lap.

If you can help mark this, be at the race centre at 4:30pm.

Being an individual time trial, you only race yourself. (But catching the person in front is always a bonus too!)

To keep the riding safe and enjoyable for everyone we will set off the faster riders promptly at 6:30pm at 30 second intervals. This will leave slower riders and those less confident to ride the trail without being passed too often by the faster riders as they will be set off towards the end.
This race and course is suitable for beginners through to elite riders, some sections through Marriner’s run may require dismounting if not confident yet.

Wednesday, 23 December 2009 22:07

Forrest is the "Gateway to The Otways", and The Otways has some bloody big hills... which makes is a perfect destination for road cyclists and touring cyclists alike.

Grab your bike and come and spend a few days exploring the many road rides The Otways has to offer, here is a small sample.

Thursday, 26 November 2009 13:05

We regularly get people sending us pictures and videos from their stay at Forrest.  Here is a video from Dean and his mates, from a recent stay.