The Geelong Mountain Bike Club is about ...
FUN
Mountainbiking is about having fun in beautiful surroundings with like-minded people who share a
common interest.
Whether you like the bikes, love the bush or a bit of both. We have events that cater for
everyone, all within easy reach of Greater Melbourne. What really distinguishes a great
mountainbike club is the atmosphere. With many diverse mountainbiking events from the
beautiful hinterland of the Otways on the Great Ocean Road to the Brisbane ranges. There
is always a sense of community amongst members, competitors and organisers who believe
that more people deserve to have as much fun as they do, exploring the beautiful Otway
Ranges and Valleys in the Southwest.
FRIENDLY
With such a diverse calendar of events, new riders are welcome at any stage of the year. Riders
know one another and experienced rider are always available to individually help any new
enthusiasts. This way, knowledge is shared and off road skills improve dramatically, leading
to a degree of personal fulfillment and satisfaction. Thanks to this friendly cycling environment
many great friendship are forged over years in the GEELONG MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB.
PROVEN
Mountainbikers from all over Victoria have worked out that a short drive down the Geelong road
is an easy congestion free trip to get to our renowned events. From running State and National
Series, Cross Country, Dual Compressors and Downhill races to the legendry 6 Hour Enduro that
races through the day and night and requires the use of headlights; there is always events on
our diverse calendar to suit all styles of riders> With professionally run events you are always
assured of an incredible day of off road racing.
WHAT ABOUT ME
Catering for all level of riders, means that there is a class to suit everybody. From the
youngest riders(12-14) followed by under 17, under 19,fun, sport ,veterans(30-40),
masters(40-49), super masters(50+), elite men and women. This gives everyone the
ability to slot into a level at which they are comfortable. From beginners to World Cup
contenders, there’s something for everyone!
REQUIREMENTS
A Mountainbike is a good start. Only better quality machines ($600+) seem to cope with a lot
of off road riding. A helmet is a necessity and long fingered gloves, a cycling shorts and
top seem to make thing more comfortable. Tools and a tube including a chainbreaker are certainly
recommended. Food and water should be carried to be self sufficient off road. (Even though help
is always available from other riders).
COSTS
One of the main costs in Club Memberships is Third Party insurance.
The rationale behind this is simple, you may never need it, but it is necessity and events
cannot run without it. The rest of the membership costs go to the national governing body,
MTBA. Yearly membership
ranges from $60 to $70 and events
are usually from $15 entry, depending on the discipline.
BONUSES
The Mountain Bike club is a unique organisation where 90% of entry costs are returned back to
the riders in the form of generous cash and product prizes at each event. With great prizes
and massive discounts available form the club sponsor HENDRY CYCLES
. Members can pay for
their memberships easily just by participating or making a gear purchase. Riders receive
FREE club membership with any new bike they purchase at HENDRY CYCLES
.
WHAT NOW
With such innovative events and great people to ride with, why would you wait another day. Call
Mark Barends on the MTB Hotline 0407 433 682, e-mail Mark
today (bar-ends@sunet.com.au).
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