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Apr
24
2022
Past Event
Lysty TrailBlazers April Social!
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 10:30
Trailblazers Junior Rides are back for 2022!
Groups will be limited to 20 kids per group (Parents are REQUIRED to ride with us - please let us know if this is an issue, we will do our best to accomodate)
Due to volunteer numbers, we'll only be able to take out one group again, this time it'll be the Trailblazers - for intermediate riders
If you just want to head out for your own ride and come back for the BBQ after, this is fine! just let us know so we can make sure we have enough to go around ;)
TrailBlazers (intermediate) - more challenging ride mostly on single track, but taken at an easy pace. ~9km start to finish
Time & Place:
Please enter via Horswood Road, drive through the gates and turn LEFT at the roundabout into the carpark, then follow this all the way to the loop at the end. We meet at the BBQ area nearest to the dam wall and skills park.
Check in from 0830 to 0850, for a 0900 ride out for all groups
Meet back up at the BBQ area around 10:30 for some snags, drinks, and catch up on the ride
Duration: (roughly 1.5hrs ride time, varies depending on group speed).
Cost: FREE - but you must register all participants (Parents and Guardians do not need to register)
(If you are an aus cycling member and having trouble registering, please send an email to mos@auscycling.org.au with your membership details and the issues you are having)
All Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - we are unable to take unsupervised children for this ride
We are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/
Apr
23
2022
Past Event
Lysty Chicks April Ride
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 12:30
Join us for a relaxed social ride on Lysterfield's beautiful mountain bike trails. We ride in 3 groups, so regardless of your ability and fitness, this is the ride for you. All groups are no drop rides.
If the single trails are closed, we will do a mini mystery adventure at lysterfield park
Beginners:
Are you new to the sport, or wanting to get back into it after a few years away? Whether you’ve never ridden a mountain bike before, or you’re hooked on wide dirt trails but don’t have the confidence to consistently ride narrower trails with roots and tighter corners, the BEGINNERS group may be for you.
Intermediate Relaxed:
This ride is for those able to ride their MTB with confidence and would like to explore Lysty at a relaxed pace.
Can you ride a loop at Lysty? is your fitness at a level where you can ride 14-20k comfortably. Can you ride 60-70% of the features at Lysty? then this ride would suit you
Intermediate Confident:
Are you confident on 70-90% of the trails at Lysterfield? do you ride regularly at Lysty and at other MTB parks? would like like a bit a speed and alot of adventure? then this will be the group for you!
You must register for this event, QR scanning will be on site, your Vax cert will need to be sighted by our registration team. We will be following strict Covid safe guidelines. We will be running as separate groups, subject to ride leader availability.
Once finished join us for coffee and snacks and chats at the Orchard @ Montagues.
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au
What you will need:
- A mountain bike in good working order
- An Australian safety standards approved helmet
- Water, snacks, spare tube
Apr
03
2022
Past Event
LDTR Social ride @ Lysterfield lake park 3/4/22
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 13:00
Come and join our crew for a return to social riding at Lysterfield lake park!
Whether you're keen to meet like minded souls or simply discover new trails then we'd love to have you join us on our home ground. We will take in as many of the trails as you can handle!
This ride is open to everyone aged 18+ (anyone under this age is welcome to join but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be able to ride with an intermediate level of fitness and skill.)
We will be riding approximately 20 - 30km on blue (and if you're feeling confident enough black) trails so an intermediate level of fitness and skill will be required. Having said that, there will always be a safer option and this will be a no drop ride. You are also free to leave at any time. If needed one of our ride leaders will be available to safely guide you out.
Once finished join us for coffee and snacks and chats at the Orchard @ Montagues.
What you will need:
A mountain bike in good working order
An Australian safety standards approved helmet
Water, snacks, spare tube
Eye of the tiger
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/
Photo credit: Tim Brosnan
Mar
27
2022
Past Event
Lysty Chicks March Ride
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 12:30
Join us for a relaxed social ride on Lysterfield's beautiful mountain bike trails. We ride in 3 groups, so regardless of your ability and fitness, this is the ride for you. All groups are no drop rides.
If the single trails are closed, we will do a mini mystery adventure at lysterfield park
Beginners:
Are you new to the sport, or wanting to get back into it after a few years away? Whether you’ve never ridden a mountain bike before, or you’re hooked on wide dirt trails but don’t have the confidence to consistently ride narrower trails with roots and tighter corners, the BEGINNERS group may be for you.
Intermediate Relaxed:
This ride is for those able to ride their MTB with confidence and would like to explore Lysty at a relaxed pace.
Can you ride a loop at Lysty? is your fitness at a level where you can ride 14-20k comfortably. Can you ride 60-70% of the features at Lysty? then this ride would suit you
Intermediate Confident:
Are you confident on 70-90% of the trails at Lysterfield? do you ride regularly at Lysty and at other MTB parks? would like like a bit a speed and alot of adventure? then this will be the group for you!
You must register for this event, QR scanning will be on site, your Vax cert will need to be sighted by our registration team. We will be following strict Covid safe guidelines. We will be running as separate groups, subject to ride leader availability.
Once finished join us for coffee and snacks and chats at the Orchard @ Montagues.
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au
What you will need:
- A mountain bike in good working order
- An Australian safety standards approved helmet
- Water, snacks, spare tube
Mar
26
2022
Past Event
Lysty Trailblazers March Ride!
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 12:00
Trailblazers Junior Rides are back for 2022!
Groups will be limited to 20 kids per group, parents are always welcome to come with us and dont need to register.
Due to volunteer numbers, we'll only be able to take out one group again, this time it'll be the Trailblazers (intermediate riders)
TrailBlazers (intermediate) - more challenging ride mostly on single track, but taken at an easy pace. ~9km start to finish
Time & Place:
Please enter via Horswood Road, drive through the gates and turn LEFT at the roundabout into the carpark, then follow this all the way to the loop at the end. We meet at the BBQ area nearest to the dam wall and skills park.
Check in from 0830 to 0850, for a 0900 ride out for all groups
The BBQ is back! but we will still have to maintain social distancing so please respect this while you're lining up for your snags and drinks
Duration: (roughly 1.5hrs ride time, varies depending on group speed).
Cost: FREE - but you must register all participants (Parents and Guardians do not need to register)
(If you are an aus cycling member and having trouble registering, please send an email to mos@auscycling.org.au with your membership details and the issues you are having)
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
We are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/
Mar
20
2022
Past Event
Dirt Day Out - Red Hill 20th March
Red Hill
10:00 – 16:00
Red Hill
There is now a wait list for this event: Please contact us on:
ms.viss@gmail.com or 0403 720 719
Social and inclusive female mountain bike ride. Age recomendation for 18+
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
This event is funded by a Change Our Game grant: https://changeourgame.vic.gov.au/
What you will need:
- A mountain bike in good working order
- An Australian safety standards approved helmet
- Water, snacks, spare tube
If the event sells out we will have a wait list, please contact us on: ms.viss@gmail.com or 0403 720 719
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trial is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au
For more information Contact Kathryn: 0403 720 719
Feb
27
2022
Past Event
Lysty TrailBlazers Feb Ride!
Lysterfield Park
09:00 – 11:00
Trailblazers Junior Rides are back for 2022!
Groups will be limited to 20 kids per group, parents are always welcome to come with us and dont need to register.
Unfortunately its a big weekend for a lot of our volunteers, so we'll only be running the one group this month. The Joeys will kick off the new year, a fun little ride for the beginners out there, followed by a BBQ and a bit of a play on the newly refurbished skills park.
Joeys (Beginners) – an easy paced lake loop with a little bit of singletrack. ~6km start to finish and mostly on firetrail.
Time & Place:
Please enter via Horswood Road, drive through the gates and turn LEFT at the roundabout into the carpark, then follow this all the way to the loop at the end. We meet at the BBQ area nearest to the dam wall and skills park.
Check in from 0830 to 0850, for a 0900 ride out for all groups
The BBQ is back! but we will still have to maintain social distancing so please respect this while you're lining up for your snags and drinks
Duration: (roughly 1.5hrs ride time, varies depending on group speed).
Cost: FREE - but you must register all participants (Parents and Guardians do not need to register)
(If you are an aus cycling member and having trouble registering, please send an email to mos@auscycling.org.au with your membership details and the issues you are having)
*Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
We are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/
Feb
26
2022
Past Event
Lysty Chicks February Ride
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 12:30
Join us for a relaxed social ride on Lysterfield's beautiful mountain bike trails. We ride in 3 groups, so regardless of your ability and fitness, this is the ride for you. All groups are no drop rides.
If the single trails are closed, we will do a mini mystery adventure at lysterfield park
Beginners:
Are you new to the sport, or wanting to get back into it after a few years away? Whether you’ve never ridden a mountain bike before, or you’re hooked on wide dirt trails but don’t have the confidence to consistently ride narrower trails with roots and tighter corners, the BEGINNERS group may be for you.
Intermediate Relaxed:
This ride is for those able to ride their MTB with confidence and would like to explore Lysty at a relaxed pace.
Can you ride a loop at Lysty? is your fitness at a level where you can ride 14-20k comfortably. Can you ride 60-70% of the features at Lysty? then this ride would suit you
Intermediate Confident:
Are you confident on 70-90% of the trails at Lysterfield? do you ride regularly at Lysty and at other MTB parks? would like like a bit a speed and alot of adventure? then this will be the group for you!
You must register for this event, QR scanning will be on site, your Vax cert will need to be sighted by our registration team. We will be following strict Covid safe guidelines. We will be running as separate groups, subject to ride leader availability.
Once finished join us for coffee and snacks and chats at the Orchard @ Montagues.
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au
What you will need:
- A mountain bike in good working order
- An Australian safety standards approved helmet
- Water, snacks, spare tube
Feb
20
2022
Past Event
LDTR social @ Red Hill
Red Hill MTB park North Entrance
08:00 – 12:00
Come and join our crew for a ride at Red Hill... yes, hills, hills and more hills!
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have AusCycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
Whether you're keen to meet like minded souls or simply discover new trails then we'd love to have you join us, we will take in as many of the trails as you can handle!
This ride is open to everyone aged 18+
If you've been to Red Hill before then you'll know what to expect.
If not, level of experience for this ride is confident intermediate+ (reasonably comfortable on black diamond trails)
Level of fitness required is HIGH! We wil be tackling many climbs (approx 1000m+ over 20 - 30km)
This will be a no drop ride and we will regroup regularly.
Once finished we can relax at Wombat Cafe and find ways to go deeply into debt at Chain Brain bike shop!
What you will need:
- A mountain bike in good working order
- An Australian safety standards approved helmet
- Water, snacks, spare tube
- Legs for lots of climbing
We are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/
Feb
05
2022
Past Event
LDTR Social ride @ Lysterfield lake park 5/2/22
Lysterfield Park
08:00 – 13:00
Come and join our crew for a return to social riding at Lysterfield lake park!
Whether you're keen to meet like minded souls or simply discover new trails then we'd love to have you join us on our home ground. We will take in as many of the trails as you can handle!
This ride is open to everyone aged 18+ (anyone under this age is welcome to join but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and be able to ride with an intermediate level of fitness and skill.)
We will be riding approximately 20 - 30km on blue (and if you're feeling confident enough black) trails so an intermediate level of fitness and skill will be required. Having said that, there will always be a safer option and this will be a no drop ride. You are also free to leave at any time. If needed one of our ride leaders will be available to safely guide you out.
Once finished join us for coffee and snacks and chats at the Orchard @ Montagues.
What you will need:
A mountain bike in good working order
An Australian safety standards approved helmet
Water, snacks, spare tube
Eye of the tiger
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au/
Photo credit: Tim Brosnan
Jan
30
2022
Past Event
Lysty Chicks January Ride
Lysterfield Park
08:30 – 12:30
Join us for a relaxed social ride on Lysterfield's beautiful mountain bike trails. We ride in 3 groups, so regardless of your ability and fitness, this is the ride for you. All groups are no drop rides.
If the single trails are closed, we will do a mini mystery adventure at lysterfield park
Beginners:
Are you new to the sport, or wanting to get back into it after a few years away? Whether you’ve never ridden a mountain bike before, or you’re hooked on wide dirt trails but don’t have the confidence to consistently ride narrower trails with roots and tighter corners, the BEGINNERS group may be for you.
Intermediate Relaxed:
This ride is for those able to ride their MTB with confidence and would like to explore Lysty at a relaxed pace.
Can you ride a loop at Lysty? is your fitness at a level where you can ride 14-20k comfortably. Can you ride 60-70% of the features at Lysty? then this ride would suit you
Intermediate Confident:
Are you confident on 70-90% of the trails at Lysterfield? do you ride regularly at Lysty and at other MTB parks? would like like a bit a speed and alot of adventure? then this will be the group for you!
You must register for this event, QR scanning will be on site, your Vax cert will need to be sighted by our registration team. We will be following strict Covid safe guidelines. We will be running as separate groups, subject to ride leader availability.
Once finished join us for coffee and snacks and chats at the Orchard @ Montagues.
There is no charge for this event but you MUST register.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial
QR scanning will be available on site, we are required to abide by any vaccine or covid restrictions in place at the time. For updates, visit https://www.health.vic.gov.au
Jan
09
2022
Past Event
Foundation skills session
Horswood Road
09-01-2022 14:00 – 10-01-2022 00:00
Foundation skills session with Trent Heffer (Auscycling Foundation level skills instructor)
QR scanning will be on site, your Vax cert will need to be sighted prior to commencing. We will be following strict Covid safe guidelines.
All riders must have Aus Cycling insurance: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
Free 4 week trail is available: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial