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 don't get out that often but enjoy a bit of a challenge, but mostly want a ride through the bush with some features and lots of laughs along the way. This is the group for you. Whether you're an absolute newby, or a competant rider. Come ride with us! 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 a lot of adventure? Then this will be the group for you! You must register for this event, we will be running as separate groups, subject to ride leader availability. Once we have 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

Fundamentals Skills Session: With Trent  This session is aimed at beginners looking to start with the correct skills and also seasoned riders looking to focus on and master the key fundamentals such as: Body position Trail awareness Particular techniques explored on the day will depend on the interests and abilities of the riders present. A moderate level of fitness is recommended  ​Duration: 2 hours ​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 the event please confirm and complete it before your session. Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to view before your session starts. Sunday - 23rd February 2025 8.15am -  10.30am Horswood Car Park Main Entrance Please arrive at 8.15am sharp Maximum 5 participants MEET: At the main entrance to Horsewood Road car park, near the map stand.   If you are unable to attend your session, please reach out to reschedule to the next available session. We are unable to offer a refund but can either reschedule or exchange for LDTR Merch. 

Come join us on our February general social ride! Whether you're keen to meet like minded souls or simply discover new trails then we'd love to have you join LDTR on our home turf. We will take in as many of the trails as you can handle! As it's summer, this ride will be subject to the weather forecast - extreme heat or bushfire warnings will result in cancellation, which we will advise you of by email and through our socials. 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). The meeting point will be at the Horswood Road parking trail head map. We encourage you to plan to meet us at 8:45am for a 9:00am roll out. We will be riding approximately 20 - 30km on blue trails (and black trails for those that are up for it!) so an intermediate level of fitness and skill will be required. Having said that, this will be a no drop ride so you can rest assured that you won't be left behind. You are also free to leave at any time if you have other commitments. If needed one of our ride leaders will be available to safely guide you out. Once finished join us for coffee, 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 Freshly applied sunscreen 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 Photo credit: Joanna

ODYSSEY ANGELS MEET, GREET & RIDE Join us for a casual twilight social ride & post-trails picnic in the Heart of Melbourne. Lysterfield's beautiful mountain bike trails. Meet fellow Odyssey riders. Ask Questions. Ease any pre-event nerves. Snacks & Beverages will be provided. A collaborative event between Rapid Ascent, Mountain Biking Ladies Australia & Lysty Chicks LDTR 6pm Meet, and bike check 6.15pm Sharp: ride out 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   What you will need:   - A mountain bike in good working order - An Australian safety standards approved helmet - Water, snacks, spare tube

Trailblazers Junior Rides are GO GO GO! Ride lengths will be around 1.5hrs, and is open to all abilities (rides may be longer or shorter depending on the riders). Any groups we split off into will be "no drop" and we'll meet up at any junctions for a chat - it's a nice cruisy social ride Is your shredder a Blazer or a Speedy? Blazer, can ride a mix of single track and fireroads and ride approximately 10kms at varied pace. Speedy, can ride 90% of the trails and features at Lysty and comfortably ride 10-15km.  Depending on the riders who arrive on the day, Ride leaders will ulitimately decide on groupings on the day.   A parent or guardian is REQUIRED to ride with your child - If you dont ride but your child can ride with a mate and thier guardian, just fill out the details on your ticket. We would love to see some new parent helpers, if you can help out on the day or future events please reach out at administration@lysterfieldmtb.com 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 BBQ/Lake carpark at the end. We meet at the BBQ area nearest to the dam wall and skills park. Check-in from 8.30 to 8.45am, for a 9.00am ride out for all groups Meet back up at the BBQ area around 10:30 for some snacks, drinks, and catch up after the ride. Duration: Approx 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) All riders MUST have Aus Cycling Insurance, this is non-negotiable: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership All Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - we are unable to take unsupervised children for this ride

Beginner-Intermediate Skills Session: With Chris Recently started mountain biking? Just starting to feel comfortable on the blue trails at Lysterfield and looking to get a bit smoother and/or faster? Join instructor Chris for a morning on the trails where we will work on skills to help improve your confidence and flow on the trails. This session is targeted at the beginner to lower intermediate rider, and anyone else looking for a refresher on fundamental skills and manoeuvres. Topics covered on the day will depend on the available time and the group's abilities and preferences, and may include: Building on fundamental skills such as body position, braking and terrain awareness Basic manoeuvres including cornering, front and rear wheel lifts, and roll-downs Line choice and linking sections of trail for better flow and speed We may also cover particular features or sections on the blue trail network on request by participants. There are no prerequisite abilities for this session, however a moderate level of fitness is recommended. The following are also helpful but not required: A good understanding and application of the "ready" and "neutral" descending positions Good brake control - able to control speed on the trails without skidding Proficient use of gearing All participants must have a trail-worthy mountain bike with front suspension at a minimum.   ​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 Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to view before your session starts. Saturday - 1st February 2025 8.15am -  11.30am Horswood Car Park Main Entrance Please be ready to ride at 8.15am sharp Maximum 3 participants MEET: At the main entrance to Horsewood Road car park, near the map stand.    If you are unable to attend your session, please reach out to reschedule for the next available session. We are unable to offer a refund but can either reschedule or exchange for LDTR Merch. 

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 don't get out that often but enjoy a bit of a challenge, but mostly want a ride through the bush with some features and lots of laughs along the way. This is the group for you. Whether you're an absolute newby, or a competant rider. Come ride with us! 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 a lot of adventure? Then this will be the group for you! You must register for this event, we will be running as separate groups, subject to ride leader availability. Once we have 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

Have you got a New Year's Resolution to ride more? Join us on our first general social ride of 2025! Whether you're keen to meet like minded souls or simply discover new trails then we'd love to have you join LDTR on our home turf. We will take in as many of the trails as you can handle! As it's summer, this ride will be subject to the weather forecast - extreme heat or bushfire warnings will result in cancellation, which we will advise you of by email and through our socials. 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). The meeting point will be at the Horswood Road parking trail head map. We encourage you to plan to meet us at 8:45am for a 9:00am roll out. We will be riding approximately 20 - 30km on blue trails (and black trails for those that are up for it!) so an intermediate level of fitness and skill will be required. Having said that, this will be a no drop ride so you can rest assured that you won't be left behind. You are also free to leave at any time if you have other commitments. If needed one of our ride leaders will be available to safely guide you out. Once finished join us for coffee, 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 Freshly applied sunscreen 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 Photo credit: Joanna

Join us for our last social ride of 2024 - Christmas themed! Wear your favourite holiday season jersey or t-shirt, decorate your bike, or just ride as usual. The more the merrier!! Whether you're keen to meet like minded souls or simply discover new trails then we'd love to have you join LDTR on our home turf. We will take in as many of the trails as you can handle! As it's summer, this ride will be subject to the weather forecast - extreme heat or bushfire warnings will result in cancellation, which we will advise you of by email. 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). The meeting point will be at the Horswood Road parking trail head map. We encourage you to plan to meet us at 8:45am for a 9:00am roll out. We will be riding approximately 20 - 30km on blue trails (and black trails for those that are up for it!) so an intermediate level of fitness and skill will be required. Having said that, this will be a no drop ride so you can rest assured that you won't be left behind. You are also free to leave at any time if you have other commitments. If needed one of our ride leaders will be available to safely guide you out. Once finished join us for coffee, 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 Freshly applied sunscreen 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 Photo credit: Joanna

Climbing Skills Session: With Trent  Specialised climbing session in mountain biking to tackle those tough uphill climbs. Covers key skills such as: Correct gears in preperation Choosing the correct lines to ride up easier Body position when riding uphill Controlling the brakes as required Particular techniques explored on the day will depend on the interests and abilities of the riders present. A moderate level of fitness is recommended  ​Duration: 2 hours ​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 the event please confirm and complete it before your session. Please have proof of your Aus Cycling membership ready to view before your session starts. Saturday - 7th December 2024 8.15am -  10.30am Horswood Car Park Main Entrance Please arrive at 8.15am sharp Maximum 5 participants MEET: At the main entrance to Horsewood Road car park, near the map stand.   If you are unable to attend your session, please reach out to reschedule to the next available session. We are unable to offer a refund but can either reschedule or exchange for LDTR Merch. 

Trailblazers Junior Rides are GO GO GO! Ride lengths will be around 1.5hrs, and is open to all abilities (rides may be longer or shorter depending on the riders). Any groups we split off into will be "no drop" and we'll meet up at any junctions for a chat - it's a nice cruisy social ride Is your shredder a Blazer or a Speedy? Blazer, can ride a mix of single track and fireroads and ride approximately 10kms at varied pace. Speedy, can ride 90% of the trails at Lysty and comfortably ride 10-15km.  A parent or guardian is REQUIRED to ride with your child - If you dont ride but your child can ride with a mate and thier guardian, just fill out the details on your ticket. We would love to see some new parent helpers, if you can help out on the day or future events please reach out at administration@lysterfieldmtb.com 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 BBQ/Lake carpark at the end. We meet at the BBQ area nearest to the dam wall and skills park. Check-in from 8.30 to 8.30am, for a 9.00am ride out for all groups Meet back up at the BBQ area around 10:30 for some snacks, drinks, and catch up after the ride. Duration: Approx 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) All riders MUST have Aus Cycling Insurance, this is non-negotiable: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership All Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian - we are unable to take unsupervised children for this ride

Come and join the team at Alchemy Cycle Traders for a fun filled night learning about all things MTB Maintenance. Bring along your MTB of choice so the team can address any specific questions you have. Food and drinks to be provided.