MTB Events
We run events ranging from our successful Dirt Critters kids program to major events such as the Shifty 50. All riders will need to be MTBA affiliated. Check out the following website (https://www.mtba.org.au/membership/) Note there is a free trail option for those who would like to try before they buy..
Shifty 50 - Goldfields 50
We are proud to be apart of the inaugural Shifty 50 series, our race will be held in the Creswick State Forest. Details at Shifty 50
17th of March
Location: The corner of Codes Forest Rd and James Hill Rd, Link to google maps https://goo.gl/PCr7th
Rego: 8:30-9:30am Race Start 10am
Entry: through entryzone.com
Course:
17th of March
Location: The corner of Codes Forest Rd and James Hill Rd, Link to google maps https://goo.gl/PCr7th
Rego: 8:30-9:30am Race Start 10am
Entry: through entryzone.com
Course:
Club Dirt Crits
JuniorsFollowing a laid-back approach to sporty sports and incorporating a 3F philosophy for engagement (Fun, Fitness and Friends), the dirt critters team be kicking things off again on Tuesday nights at 5:30pm from the 9th of October at the Mt Clear Trail Head in Woowookarung Regional Park.
Dirt critters is a weekly one-hour MTB activity for kids from prep to middle secondary school catering for most skill levels and involving rides, races and skill sessions. Kids will need to be able to pedal reasonably confidently on their own and will need to bring along a helmets and other safety gear. We also welcome parents to come along and join in for a ride to support their kids. Dirt critter continues each week on a Tuesday from 5:30pm through Term 4 until the 11th of December. We hope all your kid/s can make it! Now the serious stuff… - All kids will need to be MTBA affiliated. Check out the following website (https://www.mtba.org.au/membership/) Note there is a free trail option for those who would like to try before they buy and we are happy for kids to come along a join in for a night (free of charge) to see if this is something for them. - The Term 4 program will cost $20 for the 10 weeks which includes the fruit, chocs, gift and end of term BBQ. We may even get the odd package of goodies from our great friends at Le Peche Gourmand (http://www.lepechegourmand.com.au/) who have been such wonderful supporter of the Critters. - Janelle (J-Dog) will be on hand to administer this serious stuff so please come and say hello to her when you come along. That’s all from us If you have any questions, then please get in touch with me via aspokevicius@gmail.com |
SeniorsSenior Dirt Crits return for a three race series on Friday nights before Christmas 2018. Races will be at three different venues with a focus on fun and social racing. Format to be the usual Dirt Crit platform with races going for 30-40 minutes.
Rego 6:15 Start 6:30 Cost: $5 Dates: Round 1: 16th November Black Hill - Womens race to run on a seperate course Round 2: 30th November - **LOCATION CHANGE NOW AT BLACK HILL** Round 3: 14th December RACV Creswick - Christmas Race |
Club MTB Champs
Conducted every year, our Club Champs aims to provide a platform for elite riders to prepare for high level races whilst still providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere. This years club champs was run in October with Dan Braunsteins and Jess Egan being crowned our champions. Look out for the 2019 champs in the first half of the year.
Honour Roll:
2018: Dan Braunstiens Mens Champion, Jess Egan Womens Champion
2017: Dan Braunstiens Mens Champion
2016: Will Geor Men Champion, Rachael Nuttall Womens Champion
Honour Roll:
2018: Dan Braunstiens Mens Champion, Jess Egan Womens Champion
2017: Dan Braunstiens Mens Champion
2016: Will Geor Men Champion, Rachael Nuttall Womens Champion