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Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club

Locality: Penguin, Tasmania

Phone: +61 407 254 255

Address: Ironcliffe Rd 7316 Penguin, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.ccmbc.com.au/

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25.01.2022 This place is rugged and mountain bikes love it

25.01.2022 Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very sendy New Year

24.01.2022 A peek at a new vid featuring some of the new trails about to open

23.01.2022 Tomorrows start list is looking Reminder to please get your entries in by 8pm tonight to make things easier for rego tomorrow. Parking available up Williams... Reservoir Rd, its a private driveway so please go slow and close the gate behind you. Rego desk will be in the car park from 1pm. Race briefing at 1:50 MTBA have some new measures in place due to Covid, please do your best to follow them: > Ensure you leave 1.5m between each vehicle in the car park > Use the hand sanitiser when you arrive. > Avoid congregating in the car park before and after the race and remember physical distancing guidelines > avoid spitting and nasal aspirating

23.01.2022 Anyone interested in being an MTB Assistant or Instructor? Shape and Ride are looking for someone to join the team

23.01.2022 Big news over on the event page for Kelcey Tier 60 min xc race. Kaching!!

23.01.2022 Track maintenance crews and excavator will be working in the Penguin mountain bike park over the next month. They are currently working on the link between the Monty car park and the environment centre. The descent is closed until further notice. Riders returning from Monty car park can take the detour from the back of the pony club back down the climb track. Beware this will be a 2 way track over this period

22.01.2022 The Menzies institute in partnership with UTAS has been working on a study called GASP. This study is to better understand why girls do and do not engage in the action sports of surfing, skateboarding and mountain bike riding. Understanding why girls do and do not participate in these sports and sport generally is important, because girls participation in physical activity declines more with age compared with boys. If they can better understand why some girls do and some gi...rls do not participate, they can gain valuable insights for engaging and retaining girls in these and other sports. In an earlier phase of GASP, they spoke to girls who currently participate in these sports. In this phase of GASP (GASP2), they plan to speak to a broader range of people involved in these sports girls who want to or who no longer participate, boys, parents, coaches, officials, sport administrators. See more

22.01.2022 State Champs are fast approaching! Get your entries in!

22.01.2022 Racing is back and we couldnt be more excited, Kellevies not too far away for 2 days of stage racing and day 2 is timed descending

22.01.2022 Over $16,000 Worth of Prizes to be Won During Trail Karma Month! July is trail Karma month and the team behind Trailforks are encouraging everyone around the world to support their favourite trails by donating via Trail Karma in July. Trail Karma provides a direct way for you to put 100% of your donation into trail associations and builders developing trail systems. Many trail networks in Tasmania are linked to a club or trail association and donations can be done at any time..., not just in July. You donations go towards trail construction, maintenance and events. Download the Trailforks app and follow the link for details of the prizes on offer and how to enter. https://www.pinkbike.com//over-16000-worth-of-prizes-to-be

22.01.2022 Christa from Shape and Ride is running a couple of skills sessions at Penguin MTB Park on Sunday June 21st. There is both a Fundamentals or Jumps and Drops option.

22.01.2022 Its International MTB Day!

21.01.2022 Due to the heavy rain forecast late today we have decided to close the Dial Range MTB trails until at least Sunday. This will include the Montgomery Loop, Iron Tor, and Ironcliffe Ridge trails. The Penguin MTB Park shall remain open. The Iron Tor trail had over 500 riders on the first weekend alone so giving them a break with this rain coming will prevent any further damage. We will access the trail conditions on the weekend but assume it will need several days to dry sufficiently.

21.01.2022 Please be considerate of trail closures, whether it be for muddy conditions or for maintenance and construction. If people ignore the signs and barriers it can lead to a longer closure time and more cost to rectify the damage.

21.01.2022 This trail, due to open in the coming months is really going to be something special. But after that theres still more plans to showcase the splendour of the Dial Range. Stay tuned....

20.01.2022 Lend a hand to give Kate Reed a bit of a tidy up

20.01.2022 Some 4hr racing goodness. If you’re keen, get on it!

20.01.2022 We have noticed an increase in trails and jumps being built at Stubbs Rd. The club has an agreement with the property owners to use the trails for events but we do not condone the unauthorised building of new trails or features by individuals. It is getting a bit out of control and it can potentially jeapordise the future use of this area for other riders. If you have been building unauthorised tracks and jumps up there, please stop. If you come across people building up there please have a word to the culprits about the fact they are jeopardising the future use. The club is more than happy to have discussions about improvements at Stubbs Rd and a plan can be developed so get in touch if you have any ideas!

19.01.2022 Had to share this..... How great would it be to have an epic trail like this in Tasmania thats open for mountain biking https://youtu.be/wlfNcpRq-Io

19.01.2022 Working bee in the Dial Range this Sunday. Love to have you come along!

19.01.2022 The Montgomery Loop and Iron Tor/Ironcliffe Ridge trails will remain closed until the end of the week (Sunday). The Montgomery Loop still has some fairly wet sections and with more rain forecast for Thursday we didn’t want to make it worse. We have a working bee planned so keep an eye out as we will put the call out as soon as Parks give us the green light.

18.01.2022 Were putting together some dates for racing for later in the year. We need some more volunteers to make it happen. If youre keen to help out on a race or two get in touch.

18.01.2022 We have been made aware of at least one cheat line on the Montgomery Loop by Parks and Wildlife. Unfortunately no matter how good that sneaky line is, Parks take a dim view of this, as they have not been approved and gone through all the environmental and approval processes. Please ride the trails in the Dial Range as they were built, as making alternative unapproved routes can endanger future developments.

17.01.2022 With a lot of rain forecast this week, might be a good idea to give the Dial Range and the fresh Penguin MTB park trails a break. The older trails at the Penguin MTB park should be fine and there’s still Kelcey Tiers, Stubbs Road and Wild Mersey Warrawee/Railton that should be ok to ride.

17.01.2022 As part of Tas Networks transmission line maintenance program, a contractor will be undertaking vegetation control in the transmission line easement and access track at the northern end of Mount Montgomery State Reserve. The work will occur on weekdays between the hours of 7:00 and 4:30, commencing on Monday 27th and weather permitting finish on Friday 7th August 2020. While the vegetation control is being undertaken there will be some restrictions on the access into the rese...rve from Mount Montgomery car park. No access to the walking and mountain bike tracks from Mt Montgomery carpark for the period 27th to 31st July 2020, No access to the transmission line track for the period 27th July to 7th August 2020. The company undertaking the works will have dedicated spotters to manage public access while working around track head. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation during this process.

17.01.2022 Thanks to those who attended the working bee today! We got the Montgomery climb fixed and smoothed out the ruts and opened up the drains on the dual use section of the Iron Tor climb. If the weather stays favourable over the next few days we will reopen the Montgomery climb and extension

17.01.2022 SATURDAY INFORMATION Well, we have had some moisture yesterday and overnight so please be careful out there and do not lose it on a slippery bit There will b...e some wet sections on course, mainly the Iron Tor Climb and a couple of sections toward the end of stage 3. If the climb is too wet to ride, please get off and walk to help lessen the impact We will be assessing the end of stage 3 this morning, please respect any trail signage erected regarding. All stages will be open all day for practice except for Marcelo's, which will be open for practice at 12 midday. MARCELO's 12 MIDDAY - REGISTRATION AND PRACTICE Please do not drive to Marcelo's, park at the MTB park and commute. Registration will be open at Marcelo's for all events at midday. You must register before practicing on this private land. Please complete the COVID form prior to attending. This can be found on our website "Event Information" page. Enjoy your day practicing and respect all riders. Please obey any trail signage that you come across out on course. CHALLENGE EVENT - Please be registered by 12:30, briefing to be held at 12:45 for a 1pm start. WHIP OFF - 4pm at Marcelo's, do not miss it!!

16.01.2022 Anyone missing a helmet and gloves?

16.01.2022 Some great shots of todays XC racing at Kelcey Tiers. Good to see such a varied range of age, ability and gender. Photos taken by DanesPhotography

16.01.2022 This is Phillip Farrell, Tania Farrell and her daughter Dakota. They own and run The Rustic Hut Bush Retreat, in Penguin. They have generously donated two nights accommodation valued at $560 for the CCMBC raffle. The Rustic Hut Bush Retreat offers multi award winning accommodation in a peaceful country atmosphere, at the base of the Dial Range. If you want the chance to win a couple nights away, grab a few tickets to go in the draw.... Tickets can be purchased from West Beach Cycles, Ulverstone Bicycles or send us a message and we can put you in the draw. $5 a ticket or 5 for $20 The Advocate Newspaper’s Patrick Fahy See more

16.01.2022 Trying to fit into last seasons mtb kit like ... Maybe a another training ride to the shop or just buy some baggies

15.01.2022 The trails are raked and groomed and ready to ride this Saturday. Come along for a few laps and a sausage and enjoy, hopefully some sunshine The entrance wi...ll be marked with a bike at the gate at 376 Moriarty road. Just head down the lane and parking is in the paddock. See you after 11am See more

14.01.2022 Great job Christa! Looking for some MTB skills coaching? Give Christa from Shape and Ride a call.

14.01.2022 Club meeting Tuesday night (Nov 10th) at 6:30pm at Oz Rock Inn, 10 Beach Road, Ulverstone. All welcome to attend

14.01.2022 The Easy Peasy trail will be closed for some upgrades and the descent sections of Return of the Penguin is still closed until the improvements settle in. Many thanks to the Next Level MTB crew, the trail will be sweet for summer

14.01.2022 Good news for the ladies! We hear you and we do value your rad skills so were gonna split the winnings for Saturdays Kelcey Tier 60 min xc race between male and female, provided we get a minimum of 10 female entrants - were well on the way to that! We will award prize money for 1st-3rd across the line in both male and female categories. Get your entries in, lets get some healthy jostling happening and lets make this race a cracker!

14.01.2022 Thanks to everyone that came along, we had some great sunshine and a lot of happy kids. We will have another Moriarty day during the summer holidays. Keep and eye out on the Club page

13.01.2022 Look out West Coast! Some great investment going on there

12.01.2022 The build is complete, the time to shred is very nearly upon us 15km of purpose build epic trail highlighted by magnificent views and an incredible 7km dark blue descent that will have you frothing for more Join us on the 26th of this month for the official trail opening to be held in conjunction with the Mount Gnomon Farm. Head to our website for more information www.ccmbc.com.au Trail Project... Cradle Coast Mountain Bike Club

12.01.2022 The Freeride area at the Penguin MTB Park is getting some maintenance work done today. Thanks to the crew at Next Level Mountain Bike Please observe the closed sections.

10.01.2022 The drainage work to the Monty climb is complete and the trail is open and ready to ride. The Monty extension will be opened in a few weeks time if all goes well. Thanks to the Next Level MTB crew for the work. Should be all year round trail now!

10.01.2022 Rideo is having a full day skills program on Tuesday, 12 January for kids Ages 10 to 14 See website for further details and bookings. https://fb.me/e/12G9fWMTe

09.01.2022 Super turnout for todays race. Thanks too all those that came for a roll. Congrats to the podium winners: 1. Sam Fox 2. Liam Johnstone. 3. Ryan Smith... 1. Izzy Flint. 2. Sorcha Flett 3. Brooke Lendvay Full results here: https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=221940

09.01.2022 Club meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6:30pm at Oz Rock Inn, 10 Beach Road, Ulverstone. All welcome to attend

09.01.2022 An extra 20km of trails added to the area around the existing Oonah Hill trail? Sounds great to me!

09.01.2022 Just remember if you’re not racing in the LMBC 4hr tomorrow, come along and lend a hand at the Dial working bee. Meeting at 9:30am at the club shed at the Penguin MTB Park.

08.01.2022 Come out this Saturday for a ride on private trails at Moriarty to celebrate Get Outside Tasmanian Day. Very family friendly cross country trails with a few more challenging options. Bring some cash for a sausage and drink and maybe a few raffle tickets

08.01.2022 Slightly overshadowed by the Iron Tor and Ironcliffe Ridge trail opening was the makeover of some of the Penguin MTB Park trails. All the work has been completed by Next Level Mountain Bike and is ready to ride The Return of the Penguin trail has some extra drainage done and a complete rebuild of the final descent and improved stone work though the creek. Easy Peasy has a couple of berms enlarging, the Free Ride area has had all the jumps reshaped and our beginners trail Prehistoric Park has had a full realignment making it much more beginner friendly. We couldn’t have done this without a grant from Tasmanian Community Fund and the committee members that put the project together.

08.01.2022 School holiday programs at the Penguin MTB Park!

08.01.2022 Disappointing that bogans have forced the closure of the top driveway into the shed. On another note we have had riders entering the Monty area through gun club to the west of the Monty descent exit. A wild/pure bred horse trainer uses this area regularly and the horses are upset easily by bike riders. We arent permitted to ride this way, so please dont

07.01.2022 We are still getting reports of people riding the new Dial trails. We are all keen but please restrain yourselves for just a little bit longer. We are, surprisingly for this time of year, waiting for a decent rain to test the drainage before we are satisfied that the new trails are ready to open. The new Dial Range Trails will be certainly worth the wait, so please be patent and obey the signage and we will have some more awesome trails to ride this spring.

07.01.2022 Some great shots from Rick Eaves of Sunday’s Dial Range round of the Tas Gravity Enduro Series

07.01.2022 We have had someone that left a couple of pairs of gloves behind at the Mt Montgomery carpark today. When They went back to look for them, I found only found one glove of each pair. If anyone has picked up an odd pair could you let us know to get them back to the owner

07.01.2022 The first Montgomery Loop climb and the Extension are now open again!

06.01.2022 This is Conor. Conor runs Ulverstone Bicycles. Conor has generously donated a $400 voucher for anything in store to the CCMBC fundraising raffle. Get in to Ulverstone Bicycles and grab a great deal on a new bike or some gear and while you’re there, grab a ticket in the raffle If you can’t get there, send us a message and we will sort you out... The Advovate Newspaper’s Scott Gelston See more

05.01.2022 We have had reports of people riding on the horse training track next to the exit of the Montgomery Loop. Avoid this area as it is private property. Please stick to the designated trails.

05.01.2022 Saxen Young on the Tas Gravity Enduro Series, Iron Tor stage on the the weekend. Such a great trail Trail Project Next Level Mountain Bike... https://youtu.be/kk2zsHTHsrU

04.01.2022 Want to learn how to build and maintain trails? If youre interested sign up now, places are limited. https://www.facebook.com/449649075472907/posts/1001562790281530/

04.01.2022 Thanks to everyone that came and gave a hand at the working bee today. Over the course of the morning we had >30 different ladies and lads that gave a hand. We completed drainage and trimming on the Monty loop, Monty car park return link, jumps track and resurfacing on the whale tail. Whale tail still needs some finishing off but is ok to be ridden.

04.01.2022 Ready for racing this weekend?

03.01.2022 This is Adam. Adam owns West Beach Cycles Burnie. Adam has generously donated a $900 Specialized Rockhopper bike to the CCMBC fundraising raffle. Get in to West Beach Cycles and grab a great deal on a new bike and while you’re there, grab a ticket in the raffle If you can’t get there, message us and we will sort you out... The Advocate Newspaper’s Brodie Weeding See more

02.01.2022 Great article about the Penguin MTB Park and Dial Range trails from Rob Shaw in the Examiner Newspaper https://www.examiner.com.au//penguin-staking-a-claim-as-/

02.01.2022 Some good advice here for those more remote trails such as Iron Tor, Bay of Fires and Dreaming pools. A snakebite bandage here in Tasmania is also another good addition to your riding kit.

02.01.2022 What a great day for an interclub social ride! The gang from the West Coast MTB Club came up and joined CCMBC members for a ride around the Penguin MTB Park, the Monty loop and Iron Tor. Looks like a west coast trip will be on the plans I should think

02.01.2022 Even Waratah-Wynyard Council are getting on board with plans for local trails

01.01.2022 Huge day and great weather at the Penguin Mountain Bike Park with almost 200 riders completing in the first round of the Tas Gravity Enduro Series. Awesome to see the huge under 17 field, a good future for the sport right there The new Iron Tor firmly the favourite stage of the day for most riders. The club raffle was drawn with Tony Wilson picking up the Specialized Rockhopper from West Beach Cycles Burnie, Margo Peart, the accommodation at The Rustic Hut Bush Retreat and Rick Eaves the $400 voucher at Ulverstone Bicycles. Thanks to all who bought tickets. It will all help with managing the Penguin MTB Park and Dial trails

01.01.2022 Part of the Penguin MTB Park makeover is the Freeride area! It’s all groomed over and ready to ride. Thanks to the Next Level Mountain Bike crew