Foundation Introduction to mountain biking in a safe environment.  ​Duration: 2 hours Maximum 5 participants ​Covers the key skills such as: correct body position, braking, using gears.    Particular techniques explored on the day will depend on the interest and abilities of the riders present. Moderate level of fitness is recommended  ​Minimum Age: 15 years 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 A waiver will be sent prior to event please confrim and completed before your session. Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to veiw before your session starts. 9th July 10am -  12noon Horswood Car Park Main Entrance Please arrive 15 mins before your session

Who's got their winter woolies ready?! If the last couple of weeks are anything to go by, we've probably hit the cold season for real now. Who's got the dedication and passion for the sport to head out for the winter rides with us? Rug up and come join the Trailblazers for some chilly winters riding! 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) This month will just be the one group, the "Blazers" for intermediate riders If you just want to head out for your own ride and come back for the BBQ after, this is also fine! just let us know so we can make sure we have enough to go around ;)  **BBQ might be called off if the weather isn't favorable. you're welcome to join us at the montagues cafe for a hot choccie instead if we end up calling off the snags... Blazers (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/ And dont forget about our little bicycle recycling program - ReBike https://www.facebook.com/groups/lystyrebike I've got a couple of refurbished 24" kids MTBs here that need new homes, as well as a couple of accessories and more stuff coming :D 

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 Foundation: 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 Foundation 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

Foundation Introduction to mountain biking in a safe environment.  ​Duration: 2 hours Maximum 5 participants ​Covers the key skills such as: correct body position, braking, using gears.    Particular techniques explored on the day will depend on the interest and abilities of the riders present. Moderate level of fitness is recommended  ​Minimum Age: 15 years 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 A waiver will be sent prior to event please confrim and completed before your session. Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to veiw before your session starts. Sunday 19th June 10am -  12noon Horswood Car Park Main Entrance Please arrive 15 mins before your session

Focus Intermediate riders who want to learn advanced techniques: Skills session with Johnathan Goh ​Duration: 2 hours Maximum 5 participants ​ Covers the key skills such as: picking different line choices,  how to tackle trail obstacles, advanced braking techniques, body position for faster cornering, stronger climbing and more confident, stable descending. ​​ Particular techniques explored on the day will depend on the interest and abilities of the riders present. Moderate level of fitness is recommended  ​Minimum Age: 15 years 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 A waiver will be sent prior to event please confrim and completed before your session. Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to veiw before your session starts. Saturday June 11th 8.30am-11am Horswood Car Park Main Entrance Please arrive 15 mins before your session

Skills session with Helen Yates 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 A waiver will be sent prior to event please confrim and completed before your session. Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to veiw before your session starts. Saturday 4th June 11am-1pm Candelbark park, templestowe Private guiding for Shaohen

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

Getting chilly with the Lysty Trailblazers The GOAT is over and the we're hitting the time of year when only the truly dedicated hit the trails. But trailblazers are dedicated, and pedalling and snags call to us ;)  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) This month we'll be running 2 groups, Trailblazers and Speedies so some of the quicker riders can stretch their legs (and we've definitely got some of those, some of you were quick at the goat!)  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 ;)  Blazers (intermediate) - more challenging ride mostly on single track, but taken at an easy pace. ~9km start to finish Speedies (intermediate fast) – A bit longer, and a bit more of a spirited ride. For competent riders only as it will include some of the black rated comm games trail. ~12km 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/ And dont forget about our little bicycle recycling program - ReBike https://www.facebook.com/groups/lystyrebike I've got a couple of refurbished 24" kids MTBs here that need new homes, as well as a couple of accessories and more stuff coming :D 

Silvan We are now running a wait list - please Contact Jane 0402 442300 janeollerenshaw1@gmail.com  and we will add you to the wait list. Social and inclusive female/women's mountain bike ride with lunch provided. Age recomendation for 18+  There is no charge for this event but you MUST register. This is a free event funded by a Change Your 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: Jane 0402 442300 janeollerenshaw1@gmail.com 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 Jane 0402 442300 janeollerenshaw1@gmail.com

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/

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

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