Tuesday Social Rides
Tue, Jan 24 2012 07:11
Social rides will start again next week, Tuesday 31st January at 6:15pm from Sandy Creek Rd Car Park.
Cant wait for Gazebo Rd 2??
Sun, Jan 22 2012 06:17
Well, here’s all the details:
What?
3hr Solo Enduro for A,B,C & Women’s Grades. Great club racing and the fun of a night event. Also specific events for Juniors – 12-14yrs 1hr Enduro, 15-17yrs 2hr Enduro.
3hr Solo Enduro for A,B,C & Women’s Grades. Great club racing and the fun of a night event. Also specific events for Juniors – 12-14yrs 1hr Enduro, 15-17yrs 2hr Enduro.
When?
Friday 3rdFebruary 2012, all racing starts at 7pm
Friday 3rdFebruary 2012, all racing starts at 7pm
HowMuch?
It’s cheap!! $20 GMBC members, $25 other MTBA-members, $10 MTBA-juniors. Non-MTBA members $40 adults, $15 juniors (includes Day Licence/Permit).
It’s cheap!! $20 GMBC members, $25 other MTBA-members, $10 MTBA-juniors. Non-MTBA members $40 adults, $15 juniors (includes Day Licence/Permit).
Where?
Rego and racing start at the Duck Ponds School Building, just inside the main You Yangs Regional Park entrance, off Branch Rd, Lara. The course is a 9km lap, all in the Kurrajong area
Rego and racing start at the Duck Ponds School Building, just inside the main You Yangs Regional Park entrance, off Branch Rd, Lara. The course is a 9km lap, all in the Kurrajong area
What do I need to bring?
Your MTB and your usual bike kit, front & rear lights, plenty of water & food to keep you going for 3hrs and a big smile.
Your MTB and your usual bike kit, front & rear lights, plenty of water & food to keep you going for 3hrs and a big smile.
How do I enter?
Entries are ‘on the day’ only, rego is open from 5.30pm till 6.30pm (sharp). Please bring cash/cheque and fill in the entry form (on the Events page) before you come along. Even better if you email the form back to me before Thursday 2 Feb so I can enter you into the timing system beforehand!
Entries are ‘on the day’ only, rego is open from 5.30pm till 6.30pm (sharp). Please bring cash/cheque and fill in the entry form (on the Events page) before you come along. Even better if you email the form back to me before Thursday 2 Feb so I can enter you into the timing system beforehand!
Anything Else?
Yes – if you come along to the NFF race this Friday night 27 Jan we’ll be having a ‘familiarisation ride’ of the Gazebo 2 course after the race. And we’ll be looking for a couple of helpers on Feb 3, so if you, your family or friends would like to join the GMBC race crew please let us know.
Yes – if you come along to the NFF race this Friday night 27 Jan we’ll be having a ‘familiarisation ride’ of the Gazebo 2 course after the race. And we’ll be looking for a couple of helpers on Feb 3, so if you, your family or friends would like to join the GMBC race crew please let us know.
2012 off and racing!
Sat, Jan 21 2012 12:56
First-time Race Director David Jupp set a great enduro course for us all at NFF last night. I don't think he realised what he'd got himself in for when nearly 60 riders were zooming through the timing area doing 8-10min laps!
Cam Winn, Tim Corbett & Thomas Grant had a great tussle for overall honours, with lots of hot competition throughout the grades:
B grade: David Keir, Ben Lord & Glenn WithersC grade: Michael Eldridge, Nick Pile & Tim McDonnell
Women: Jo Williams, Kirra Dyer & Aleisha Bald
Newbies: Gerard McHugh, Adam Ryan & Chuck Swanton.
There were some minor glitches in the computer timing, so checkout the corrected results on the Results page.
Next week Timmy Tyler will be running the 'World Championship' of Kurrajong Dirt Crits, so make sure you come along. After the race we'll be having a 'familiarisation ride' for the Gazebo Rd 2 course so get a late pass and bring your lights.
What does the GMBC Committee do??
Thu, Jan 12 2012 04:36
As our AGM is coming up some people may be asking this question, so I thought I would try to answer it!
First of all - who are the committee at the moment?
Club President: Rich Grant
Vice President: David Rusden
Secretary: Tania Elderkin
Treasurer: Phil Bickerdike
Committee members: Martin Keir, Alan Flaherty; Paul Muir & Craig Findlow
Second - what do we do?
Some of the things we do are obvious - setting the GMBC event calendar and co-ordinating evemts, but the things that may not be so obvious include:
Any member is welcome to come along to a committee meeting to see what goes on or just to raise an idea or discuss an issue. Our next meeting is Monday Jan 16th at 7pm, so give us a call if you would like to come along!
First of all - who are the committee at the moment?
Club President: Rich Grant
Vice President: David Rusden
Secretary: Tania Elderkin
Treasurer: Phil Bickerdike
Committee members: Martin Keir, Alan Flaherty; Paul Muir & Craig Findlow
Second - what do we do?
Some of the things we do are obvious - setting the GMBC event calendar and co-ordinating evemts, but the things that may not be so obvious include:
- Liaising with MTBA, Parks Victoria, Cycling Australia and other bodies about events and other relevant issues (eg. Track closures, Junior Development, Women On Wheels)
- Liaising with other clubs about interclub events (eg. InterWinter)
- Maintaining a rider mailing list of club members and also other riders who may be interested in GMBC events
- Maintaining club equipment and making decisions about priority purchases (eg. this year we have purchased a PA system, new laptop computer and ordered a new club trailer)
- Manage the club 'brand' (eg. designing and organising club kit, updating GMBC logo)
- Maintain the club finances
Any member is welcome to come along to a committee meeting to see what goes on or just to raise an idea or discuss an issue. Our next meeting is Monday Jan 16th at 7pm, so give us a call if you would like to come along!
Annual General Meeting
Thu, Jan 12 2012 04:03
It is the start of another year, and that means the AGM is coming up soon. It will be held after the Social Ride on Saturday 4 February 2012. The AGM will be informal with a free BBQ and drinks. Even if you can't make it to the Social ride we encourage you tojoin in the fun. If you want to play a part in the direction of our club thenconsider nominating for the committee. All current and former committee members would be happy to discuss the details of what's involved.
Time: Approximately 1pm (with a BBQ at the conclusion of the Social ride)
Date: Saturday 4 February 2012
Location: Stockyards Picnic Shelter at theYou Yangs (off Drysdale Rd)Time: Approximately 1pm (with a BBQ at the conclusion of the Social ride)
All club members are invited to attend and vote for, or run for the committee for 2012. All positions are open for nomination as follows:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Up to 4 general committee positions
For those who can't be present, members can bring up to 5 proxy votes on the night (contact us for a form). Youmust be a current financial GMBC member to register a vote. Come along and get involved in the future of our club.
Tania Elderkin,
GMBC SecretaryEVENTs coming up
Sat, Jan 7 2012 07:19
2012 looks like a big year for GMBC with lots of events to keep you on your mountain bike.
For those who are hanging out for their Friday night blast, No Frills Fridays kicks off again on Jan 20th with a short track enduro race. 6pm rego, 7pm racing from the Duck Ponds School, just inside the main You Yangs entrance. $10 GMBC members, $15 other MTBA members, $30 non-MTBA seniors (includes Day Licence) $5 MTBA Juniors, $10 non-MTBA juniors (includes Participation Permit).
The second round of our new Gazebo series takes on the night with a 7pm Enduro in the Kurrajong on Friday Feb 3rd. A, B, C & Women's grade, plus 1 and 2hr events for juniors. $20 GMBC members, $25 other MTBA-members, $10 MTBA-juniors. Non-MTBA members $40 adults, $15 juniors (includes Day Licence/Permit). Rego 5.30-6.30pm, racing at 7pm.
The following day, Saturday Feb 4th we have a 'Recovery/Social ride' which will also preview the course for the 3rd round of the Gazebo series at Stockyards. This will be an easy/medium level ride (no, we're not doing Trav's) followed by a free BBQ and the GMBC Annual General Meeting.
Then on Saturday March 3rd we have the 3rd round of the Gazebo series and then on Sunday March 24th we have the State Cross Country event.
You'd better get out there training!
For those who are hanging out for their Friday night blast, No Frills Fridays kicks off again on Jan 20th with a short track enduro race. 6pm rego, 7pm racing from the Duck Ponds School, just inside the main You Yangs entrance. $10 GMBC members, $15 other MTBA members, $30 non-MTBA seniors (includes Day Licence) $5 MTBA Juniors, $10 non-MTBA juniors (includes Participation Permit).
The second round of our new Gazebo series takes on the night with a 7pm Enduro in the Kurrajong on Friday Feb 3rd. A, B, C & Women's grade, plus 1 and 2hr events for juniors. $20 GMBC members, $25 other MTBA-members, $10 MTBA-juniors. Non-MTBA members $40 adults, $15 juniors (includes Day Licence/Permit). Rego 5.30-6.30pm, racing at 7pm.
The following day, Saturday Feb 4th we have a 'Recovery/Social ride' which will also preview the course for the 3rd round of the Gazebo series at Stockyards. This will be an easy/medium level ride (no, we're not doing Trav's) followed by a free BBQ and the GMBC Annual General Meeting.
Then on Saturday March 3rd we have the 3rd round of the Gazebo series and then on Sunday March 24th we have the State Cross Country event.
You'd better get out there training!
Happy Christmas at NFF
Sat, Dec 17 2011 10:38
There had been dire predictions for our last NFF for 2011. Wouldn't everybody be at their Xmas parties? Would anyone turn up? Well apparently a lot of us didn't have anywhere else to go (or chose not to), with a big field of newcomers and regulars enjoying the perfect weather and the great course set by RD Alan Flaherty. Some people claimed it was a Roadie's delight but there was plenty of single track to keep us happy. And it was great to see plenty of the racers staying around for a bit of Xmas cheer after the race!
The results are up on the Results page and the updated series & club champs points will be there soon. Our apologies to Scott Brown who actually won the 'newbies' category but missed out in the presentations. We owe you some chocolate Scott!
OOPS!
Tue, Dec 13 2011 08:16
In my haste to publish results from the Gazebo event on Saturday I managed to publish the 'uncorrected' file. Some of you may have noticed some odd lap times, but total laps & times were correct!
I have now published the correct file.
Sorry!
Tania
I have now published the correct file.
Sorry!
Tania
Gazebo Series off to a great start
Sat, Dec 10 2011 07:54
126 riders came out in the heat and smashed it in the Kurrajong at Gazebo Rd1 this morning. It was HOT & dusty - hard to believe the trails were under threat of rain damage less than 10 days ago.
Results are up on the Results page, but the short version is:
A grade: GMBC'er Tim Corbett showed his Enduro credentials to beat a speedy Jack Lamshed in the last 2 laps, followed by Brendan Adair (who got the prize for a crash in transition).
B grade: Mark Ferguson, Ben English and Gerard McHugh made up the podium, all with 8 laps (remember it was 9.8km per lap so that's nearly 80km in a 3hr event!)
C grade: Ben Culton beat Pete Findon by 4 mins (but that's not bad - Pete had a serious injury after his last GMBC event and spent a week in hospital!), with Gary Jeffries another 3mins behind.
Women: It was fantastic to see 17 women take the start line with Jo Riley taking the honours, followed by Courtney Shinn & GMBC'er Leonie Abbott.
Juniors: Sam Wilson was the only competitor in the 2hr event, but took off the prize with a very creditable 5 laps (50km) - Well done Sam.
Liam Jeffries won the 1hr event convincingly with 3 laps completed in 1hr 12min, followed by James Butler & Kyle Withers on 2 laps.
The GMBC committee were blown away with the response to this event and we hope you'll all come back for Rd 2. Same venue but a night race, starting at 7pm on Friday February 3rd. Rego opens at 5.30pm - should be a blast!
Stephen Rowe was there today snapping photos and he is donating $5 from every bulk purchase back to the club, so get together with your fellow racers and put in a bulk order; check them out at www.mtb-images.com.au.
Thanks very much to all our helpers - you were fabulous!
See you all on Friday night at NFF
Tania
Results are up on the Results page, but the short version is:
A grade: GMBC'er Tim Corbett showed his Enduro credentials to beat a speedy Jack Lamshed in the last 2 laps, followed by Brendan Adair (who got the prize for a crash in transition).
B grade: Mark Ferguson, Ben English and Gerard McHugh made up the podium, all with 8 laps (remember it was 9.8km per lap so that's nearly 80km in a 3hr event!)
C grade: Ben Culton beat Pete Findon by 4 mins (but that's not bad - Pete had a serious injury after his last GMBC event and spent a week in hospital!), with Gary Jeffries another 3mins behind.
Women: It was fantastic to see 17 women take the start line with Jo Riley taking the honours, followed by Courtney Shinn & GMBC'er Leonie Abbott.
Juniors: Sam Wilson was the only competitor in the 2hr event, but took off the prize with a very creditable 5 laps (50km) - Well done Sam.
Liam Jeffries won the 1hr event convincingly with 3 laps completed in 1hr 12min, followed by James Butler & Kyle Withers on 2 laps.
The GMBC committee were blown away with the response to this event and we hope you'll all come back for Rd 2. Same venue but a night race, starting at 7pm on Friday February 3rd. Rego opens at 5.30pm - should be a blast!
Stephen Rowe was there today snapping photos and he is donating $5 from every bulk purchase back to the club, so get together with your fellow racers and put in a bulk order; check them out at www.mtb-images.com.au.
Thanks very much to all our helpers - you were fabulous!
See you all on Friday night at NFF
Tania
Gazebo on this Saturday!
Wed, Nov 30 2011 06:26
The Kurrajong is now looking good for racing so the first Gazebo event will be running this Saturday:
Saturday 10th December
Kurrajong Picnic Area, You Yangs Regional Park, enter from Branch Rd, Lara
Saturday 10th December
Rego 7:30am-8:30am (be there early or miss out!)
Racing 9am-12noonKurrajong Picnic Area, You Yangs Regional Park, enter from Branch Rd, Lara
Grades: A, B, C & Women (3 hours),Junior 15-18yrs (2 hours) and Junior 12-14yrs (1 hour).
Entries on the day only:
$20 GMBC members, $25 other MTBA-members, $10 MTBA-juniors, $50/$65/$25 series entry (3 races).
Non-MTBA members $40 adults, $15 juniors (includes Day Licence/Permit)
Be there early to get your entry sorted! Better still - print the entry form from the Events page and fill it in before you get there!
$20 GMBC members, $25 other MTBA-members, $10 MTBA-juniors, $50/$65/$25 series entry (3 races).
Non-MTBA members $40 adults, $15 juniors (includes Day Licence/Permit)
Be there early to get your entry sorted! Better still - print the entry form from the Events page and fill it in before you get there!