06 April 2009

Forrest MTB & Cycling club have two very exciting young juniors.  Hamish Middleton, and Simon Harrington once again showed their class by taking a one two on Sunday during the final round of the Victorian State XC series.  This time it was Simon who was the victor, with Hamish only 6 seconds behind after the...

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01 April 2009

Our final event will be the Red Carpet downhill time trial this Friday night. Meeting at the bottom of Red Carpet Trail, (follow the Lake Elizabeth signs from town) from 6.00pm onwards.

Don’t forget to bring your lights for an opportunity to do a twilight run.

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30 March 2009

Here are the results from Friday 27th March 2009.  Congrats to everyone, and another great race.

Full Results

Fastest Laps

 

23 March 2009

Forrest MTB & Cycling Club

FORREST FERAL FRIDAY

Details:
Friday 27th March
6:30pm-7:30pm
Presentation and sausage sizzle post race. Hang around for the feral prizes!
This is the 2nd last race for the Forrest Feral Friday series.
Finale being held on Friday 3rd April using the Red Carpet “timed descent” as per Otway Odyssey format. Final points being calculated and being awarded to the most Feral Friday Fanatic...

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21 March 2009

One of the wonderful things about running a web site, is that you can sometimes be a little indulgent... now is one of those times.

Any one who has ever been to Jess and Norm Douglas's house for coffee after a ride, will remember Buster.  He is the "skinny" from our famous fat and skinny duo.  Sadly after a short battle with a brain tumor, Buster passed away today in my arms.  He has had a good life, living some 16 years, and will be missed terribly by myself, Jess and Saskia, as...

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20 March 2009

After much planning and procrastinating, the Forrest MTB & Cycling Club has made all the pre-planning to stage the first major event for the club.

The event will take place on Sunday 5th July 2009, and will be offering cash prizes of up to $2000.

If you have never raced, or never raced in a 6hour, this event is for you.

Full details and entry information can be found at our event web site, www.australian6hrchamps.com.au

16 March 2009

Great race last Friday and some awesome results.  Callum Middleton continues to show us all a clean pair of heels, but as is common at all FFF's fun and good friends is always at the forefront

Here is the full results.

Full Detailed Results

Fastest Female Laps

Fastest Male Laps

04 March 2009

Forrest MTB & Cycling Club
FORREST FERAL FRIDAY

Details:
13th March – Friday(of course!)
6:30pm-7:30pm
Presentation and sausage sizzle post race. Hang around for the feral prizes!

REGO from 6:00pm
REGO closes at 6:15pm so we can allocate teams

Laps take approx 5-7 minutes

Cost:
Forrest MTB & Cycling Club members race for FREE
Non Members - $10
MTBA day licence - $15

Or…
Join the club on...

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01 March 2009

Forrest is becoming famous for it's world class Cross Country MTB trails.  With over 60k of sweet single track, there is no shortage of XC events coming to town.  However admist all this lycra, sweet and gears, is another side to Forrest.  There is a band of younger riders who are some of the best free-ride and downhillers in the region.

Lead by Rainer Gear, these local rippers can be found tearing up the trails most weekends.  With this type of talent on offer we thought we...

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22 February 2009

Otway Odyssey 2009

Over 1700 people were in Forrest this weekend, to experience the now infamous Otway Odyssey.
The race that concludes in Forrest, has quickly become the toughest one day Mountain bike race in Australia.  This year the course attracted a very stong field, and a new course record was set in both the mens and womens category.

Some notable performances by Forrest MTB Club Members:
100K Race
Emma Colson: 2nd Elite Women.
Jess...

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