01 April 2012

On the weekend of 24th March, the Forrest MTB & Cycling Club welcomed Nick Bowman from IMBA Australia to our little township in order for Nick to present his Trails Workshop.

With approximately 15 people from the Forrest Club, Warnambool Club and staff from DSE we first hit the classroom to learn a bunch of theory for developing sustainable trails and maintaining them.

Mr Bowman who is the national director of IMBA-AU said "It is a great outcome to have local riders...

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01 March 2012

The following is a notice from DSE.

Stevensons Falls (Otway Forest Park) campground and day visitor area will be closed between 27^th of February to the 24^th May 2012 due to upgrade  works. 

The aim of the development is to provide camping areas for overnight or longer stays in the park, provide opportunities for enjoyable experiences socialising with family and friends in a natural setting while minimising impacts on cultural, natural...

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28 February 2012

Simmo is one of our brightest young talents. We are very lucky to call him a mate and a club member. 
Once again he went to the 2012 Australian MTB championships with the support of the club and his parents.

Here is a report from him mum "Gerro".

We have just returned from an extremely hot four days at Adelaide for the Australian Mountain bike Championships. Simon raced very well with mixed results. His XC race was in 42 degree...

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16 February 2012

For yet another year Forrest will host what is widely regarded at the toughest one day Mountain Bike race in the world.

The Otway Odyssey has had a small name change thanks to the new major sponsor Kona Bikes.  Whilst the name change will take a little getting used to, the course will be the same as ever.

Starting from Apollo Bay the riders will be confronted with.

• Approximately 40k of tough climbs
• Another 25k of tough singletrack.
• Yet...

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01 January 2012

Another awesome little event down here in Forrest.  We had cracking conditions, a fast track and 50 odd eager peopel to take it on.

With shuttle buses on hand all riders were given 3 runs each down the famous Red Carpet at Forrest.

Final results in each category below.

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13 December 2011

Our now WORLD FAMOUS New Years Day race is on again!

Don't miss out on this awesome little Sunday Session to clense you from your New Years excesses.

Please register your interest via the form below and we'll see you there.

DETAILS

• Location: Bottom of Red Carpet (trail #3)
• Date: 1st January 2012
• Time: 1pm
• What: Timed runs down Red Carpet with Shuttle bus to take you to the top.

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08 November 2011

One of Forrest's favorite adopted locals is returning yet again.  The current World 24 Hour Solo champion and current Australian Marathon champion, Jason English will be coming to our little village for the 2011 Forrest Festival.

Jason has always been a keen supporter of our events and loves spending time in Forrest.  This time around he is carrying an extra title of DAD.  Jason's wife Jen recently gave birth to their first child so we might just see a more mature...

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07 September 2011

Chef / Experienced Cook

Forrest Brewing Co. is looking for a Chef / Experienced Cook. Here's your opportunity to move to the bush, ride the trails as much as you like, join the brewery team and make your mark!

Since opening the Forrest Brewery has established a bustling clientele of mountain bikers, weekend types and district people. The cafe and the beers have built a great reputation and we're getting set for a busy summer...

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25 August 2011

Well it's only taken some 12 years to realise, but yesterday Forrest residents were surprised and shocked when their mobile phones started ringing.

Yes that's right, we now have full Telstra Next G mobile reception.  We are led to believe that Optus and Vodafone coverage will come online in the very near future.

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14 June 2011

If you answered yes, then read on.

IMBA-AU is the Australian branch of the International Mountain Bike Association.  IMBA's charter is to assist with trail advocacy and land access for Mountain Bikers.

Without trails, we don't have a sport... period.

So if you love riding, then you simply MUST support IMBA-AU.  Memberships are only $45. Your money goes towards funding this growing organisation and to allow them to do the work that is required in...

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