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We at MTB Bendigo aim to share with you all the fun and excitement that this sport has to offer. Bendigo Mountain Bike Club is made up of enthusiastic riders who enjoy the social, recreation and sporting aspects offered by mountain biking. Riders of any age are welcome to join. Our current membership includes riders from age nine through to fifty eight.Find out more about your local Bendigo MTB Club and why it makes a great destination to ride, hook up with some local riders and experience some new trails even if you're a local to. more


 Ride/Race Calendar
Next Race:
Tuesday 29th May 2012
Rego: 6pm
Race Start: 6:30pm
Format: Handicap
At: Cavagnas Rd

Bendigo 6hr: 9th September
2012 Golden Triangle Epic: 28 October


Club News


The last night race was so successful that we are having another one on Tuesday 29th May.
A good set of front and rear lights are required by all competitors, spectators are welcome to keep warm around a fire.

See you there.
16/05/2012 10:51 by admin
Round one of the 2012 Winter Series kicked off on a slightly chilly but pleasant wintery evening with riders ready to navigate the new sections of track under lights while spectators gathered round a toasty warm fire.
Congratulations to Jo Wall (5th), Gary Lewis (4th), Max Kettle (3rd), Ash Harvey (2nd) and John Harvey racing away on his new bike taking out 1st.
Chris Hamilton completed the fastest lap 15mins 48sec.
Race results are up here

Well done to all competitors, the clubs next race is on 17th June 2012 at Cavagnas Rd. 
09/05/2012 10:50 by admin

April

On the 15th
 April the Goulborn Valley club are having a ride day in Shepparton and are happy to host our club. This is a great way to enjoy some different trails and meet new faces.

The GV club will have a shuttle bus and trailer for the gravity cravers as well as a BBQ and cold drinks at the bottom of the hill. Cost for the day is free for the XC and $30 for the shuttle bus (unlimited runs). Food and drinks via a gold coin donation. A day license will be available on the day for non MTBA members.

Meet up at the Epsom Market carpark (Howard St, Epsom) near the Safeway Petrol at 8:00 a.m. for an 8:15 departure. A quick stop for coffee in Shepparton on the way should see us at the hill by 10:00 a.m. Departure for home wil be around 2:00pm. For those that just haven’t had  enough there will be an opportunity to have a blast along the Broken River Trails on the way home.

For more details please contact Kingsley via email: kjmomac@gmail.com or call on: 0412 279 618

May

Facny riding trails at Woodend on the 20th May? Join Paul from 7:30am at Bendigo Cycles where riders will drive down to Woodend.
The day includes an early lunch at Woodend returning approx 2pm. See you there!

07/04/2012 06:25 by admin
On the 24th March the club held its 2012 championships race at Max Kettles 6km track. Riders were challenged with a number of jumps over the technical course and a good time was had by all.
Placings were contested by category, for the full picture head on over to the results page.
Many thanks to Max for the use of his track and volunteers who helped with setting and packing up.

Stay tuned for winter series details. 
26/03/2012 16:29 by admin
The final round of the Summer Series was held on a mild evening and saw a good turn out of 32 riders competing for line honours, series points and teams points.
First across the line was Micheal Smyth finishing in 1st place followed by Mark Robertson in 2nd while Brodie Loam finished with a well earnt 3rd place.
Top of the leader for the series points was won by Tasman Nankervis (219 pts)  followed by Chris Hamilton (204 pts) and then Jason Lowndes (186 pts).
In the teams points, well you gotta be in it to win it with the dominating team RJG taking 1st with 500 pts, followed by Russell Parsons Builder with 454 pts and Bath Lane Bakery being pipped at the post for 3rd with 440pts.

Congratulations to everyone we hope you enjoyed this Tuesday nights series and we look forward to seeing you at the club champs on the 24th at Max Kettles. 

Please remember the club is asking for volunteers to help set up Max's track. Contact the club if you can assist on Friday 23rd or Saturday 24th: info@mtbbendigo.com
16/03/2012 16:00 by admin