Articles tagged: Mountain bike riding
No cash for BMX study in budget
A former Colac mountain bike rider says it’s a shame that Colac still doesn’t have a BMX bike park, with Colac Otway Shire Council underestimating the cost of a feasibility study and not allocating any further money to the project.
Rider rescued after crash
A cyclist has suffered a broken leg after crashing on a track near Forrest, forcing emergency crews to carry him to safety.
Trail dream forging ahead
The first stage of major upgrades to Forrest’s mountain bike trails is close to completion, while further stages progress through planning stages.
Bike trail upgrade continues
Forrest Mountain Bike Club is rubbing its hands together in anticipation of their town’s new mountain bike trail, as work continues to deliver the major project.
Mountain bike trail upgrade is taking shape
Work is rolling ahead on an upgrade of Forrest’s mountain bike tail network.
Forrest mountain bike trail upgrade begins
Upgrade work on one of Forrest’s mountain bike trails could start as soon as this week.
Endurance rider claims title
Twenty minutes’ sleep, 550 kilometres, 1200 metres of climbing and 38 hours and 14 minutes in the saddle. That’s what Barongarook’s Stephen Lane conquered to win the Victoria Great Divide bike packing race – and in course-record time.
Pump track plans progressing
Timboon mountain bike enthusiasts are a step closer to running their wheels over a key community project, with the future site of a pump track pegged out at Power Creek Reserve.
Olympians win Forrest bike ride
Olympic representatives Dan McConnell and Bec McConnell blitzed a record field at the Otway Oddysey Mountain Bike Marathon on the weekend.
Odyssey receives the all-clear
The Otway Odyssey Mountain Bike Marathon and Great Otway Gravel Grind events will go ahead in the Colac district this weekend, following uncertainty this week.
$1.57M to boost Forrest bike trails
Forrest’s reputation as one of Victoria’s best mountain bike destinations will receive a further boost, with the State Government to deliver $1.57 million in new improvements to the local trail network.
AMAZING ODYSSEY: Riders celebrate race’s anniversary
MOUNTAIN bike riders from across the world will flock to Forrest to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of Australia’s most highly regarded events this month.
Rider recovering after worst crash of career
FORMER Colac mountain bike rider Ryan De La Rue faces three to four months in recovery after one of the worst crashes of his career.
Schedule hurts race entries
THE rescheduling of a premier Otway mountain bike event has pushed down entry numbers but organisers say the talent pool is still as strong.
Riders respond to new format
ORGANISERS of an Otways mountain bike race are enthused by riders’ positive response to a new-look format.
Cyclist aiming to make history
FORREST mountain bike world champion Jessica Douglas says she is achieving personal bests as she prepares to make history later this year.
Cyclist wins third world title
A NEWFOUND ability to focus her concentration has landed Forrest mountain bike rider Jess Douglas a third world championship.
Entries open for bike marathon
ENTRIES have opened for one of Australia’s toughest mountain bike marathons in the Otways.
Otways bike trail in danger
NEGOTIATIONS over the reopening of a Forrest bike trail are at a tipping point, with part of the trail in danger of permanent closure.
Trail rider crashes into wire boobytrap
COLAC police are investigating after a cyclist suffered concussion when he crashed into a near-invisible wire strung tightly across a Forrest bike trail.
Dispute has riders fearing for lives
OWAYS mountain bikers say they fear for their lives because a land dispute has forced riders from a bike track onto a main road.
Cycling star’s back-to-back wins
COLAC cyclist Zac Shaw has claimed back-to-back SportsStar of the year awards at Colac Sportsmen’s Club.
Thousands in cycle odyssey
ALMOST 2000 riders tackled heat and dust to complete one of Australia’s most challenging mountain bike marathons at Forrest at the weekend.
Mountain bikers converge on Forrest
THOUSANDS of people from across the world will make their way to the Otways for one of Victoria’s biggest mountain bike events this weekend.
