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25.01.2022 The final 5 hoodies we have in stock are now at Bike Matters in Torquay. Get in quick as they will go!!! 3 X Medium 1 X Large 1 X 2XL... $50 Cash only!!! See more

25.01.2022 You Yangs trails closed due to copious amounts of rain . Surf Coast trails remain open at this stage but we do ask that you avoid riding very wet single track to minimise the spread of cinnamon fungus and to minimise damage to the trails. Drier days are coming!

25.01.2022 BEANIES!!!! And a restock of Hoodies, Tees and Caps available now at @bikematters_torquay

25.01.2022 Tomorrow’s working bee postponed due to weather forecast Thanks to those that stuck their hand up We’ve been advised of tree down on baby heads which will be cleared in oncoming days Pls don’t ride tracks if super wet - save the trails and your bike!... Volunteers will be needed for jan working bee Dates to be advised Ky

24.01.2022 Fresh beanies @bikematters_torquay and merch will land in the next few days at @myridegeelong, @hendrycycles & Trailhead Bike Co

23.01.2022 Some things we can still do, some things we cant! We can all still ride our bikes. Not everyone can get to the surf coast trails but we hope everyones getting a chance to turn the legs over one way or another. There are a few things that are on hold: working bees, social rides, trips to the Anglesea Bike Park. Wed like to give an online hug to all of our members / supporters, most of whom are in either stage 3 or stage 4 restriction areas. Were here with you, hope you a...re keeping well and encourage you to get out and exercise "within the rules as part of your approach to staying physically & psychologically healthy during this period. For those in regional areas, can you travel to the surf coast trails to ride? As many will be aware, this is a question that was hotly debated in the first round and we cant provide a specific answer. There are currently no specific guidelines in relation to travelling to exercise for stage 3 restricted areas analogous to the 5km radius specified for stage 4. Below are the guidelines given by the DHHS around exercise in regional areas. These will inevitably be interpreted in different ways and may change over time. As a club, we encourage all of our members / supporters to maintain a healthy level of exercise in a safe and sensible manner. Please exercise within the current recommendations with a focus on being safe in all aspects of that and not looking for loopholes in the rules to exploit. Above all, we wish everyone well through this next period and look forward to getting back into a "more normal position very soon. Take care, stay safe, stay positive! From the DHHS Website for regional areas: "Can I leave the house to exercise outdoors? Yes. You can leave your home to exercise outdoors in a public space, either alone, with members of your household or with one other person outside your household. You should use the parks and public spaces which are closest to your home. This includes walking, hiking, bike riding, surfing, kayaking or yoga in the park. To help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), you cannot travel to metropolitan Melbourne to exercise. While exercising with a person outside your household, you should keep at least 1.5 metres distance from them and others.

23.01.2022 The first two lucky winners of some SCMTB merch are @kayla_spin & @goldengilson. We will be in contact to organise a time to pickup your prize. The next random draw will be in two weeks. Get tagging for your chance to be in it. *remember please tag @surfcoastmtbclub in the photo and NOT the caption. This allows us to view the photos and share them.

23.01.2022 Today was our women’s ride and we met at The Distillery Creek Picnic Ground in Aireys Inlet. We had 15 women today and rode the Currawong Falls Loop and then Teds Secret. It was about 18km and 400m elevation with an opt out point at the 12km mark. We had many from previous rides as well as some first timers. We then finished up with lunch at the Aireys Pub. These rides are free for members and are aimed at getting more women out on bikes. They are no drop and no one is lef...t behind. We aim to have enough ride leaders to be able to split our groups so that those who want to can go fast and we always have a sweep rider to help those at the back. Our ride leaders have first aid qualifications and some of them are MTBA level 0 coaches. If you would like to be involved, become a ride leader or just join our rides get in touch. We welcome everyone. Thanks to all the amazing women who came today and thank you ride leaders - without you these rides would not happen.

23.01.2022 Planned burn Fraser Ave precinct for tomorrow. Trails running at the back of the golf course between Messmate Tk and Coogoorah Park will be affected.

22.01.2022 Theres rain on the horizon . If forecast deluge eventuates, wed love it if you could give the single track a break. Lots of recent trail work could be quickly undone riding very wet trails . Thanks @scottnicholas27 for the pic.

21.01.2022 We are now on Strava. Please search for SCMTB in the club section to join up.

21.01.2022 What a WE! Its likely that Hurst Rd trailhead will be bursting at the seams today & tomorrow so please be mindful of others & vegetation when parking. Weve been working with Parks & Surf Coast Shire on creating more car parks but theres no quick fix. Remember theres plenty of other places to start. Anglesea township or the bike park both guarantee downhill finishes woohoo! If parking near scout camp entrance please ensure youre outside of the arch & dont block the entrance. Or check out the smaller car park that holds 6-8 cars off the GOR between the chocolate factory & Forest Rd (next to the permanent electric travel time sign) - just be mindful that its a 100k zone. Happy trails!

19.01.2022 Working bee tomorrow 3 more people required ( over 18 - machinery in use) - please txt ky if u can make it 0407052895 for instructions/location Working bees last Sunday of every month please do your bit to help maintain our trails

19.01.2022 Remember to get your photos in for the chance to win. See below for details. Extra points if you can name that trail??? To celebrate the easing of restrictions we are running a little photo competition over the next couple of months. Tag @surfcoastmtbclub (instagram or Facebook) in a photo taken in the surfcoast trails or at the @angleseabikepark to go into a biweekly draw.... Two photos will be randomly drawn, they will then have their pick of some SCMTB gear including Enduro Jerseys, Hats, T-Shirts & Hoodies. (Sizes dependent). Please tag SCMTB in the photo and not the caption or comments!!! Remember currently a maximum of 10 people per socially distanced group and ride within your limits. See more

19.01.2022 Can you jump higher than young @sam_iddles? Time to get excited as the @angleseabikepark opens again tomorrow! #saveangleseabikepark #surfcoasttrails

18.01.2022 Awesome to see 7 of our teens hit the more technical Anglesea tracks today ably led by Tony Smales & @tom_russell0 #surfcoasttrails #needprophotographer

17.01.2022 Enduro Jerseys are NO LONGER available at @bikematters_torquay. Please contact the club if you wish to purchase one. Sizes K4-XL. Adults short and long sleeve, kids short only. Kids $35 & Adults $60.... All other merch is still at Bike Matters. Cash only!!!

16.01.2022 Our friends Victorian Mountain Bike Championship Series and Forrest Mountain Bike & Cycling Club are holding the first XCO races of the season. Get along and support local MTB racing.

16.01.2022 Our inaugural AGM is coming (Wed Nov 25, 7.30pm). Members should have received this email with all the details but if not, here's the link. If you're interested in taking up a role, we'd love to hear from you!

16.01.2022 Shaded area above Parks Vic & Anglesea Bike Park still has some hot spots from recent burn so pls follow signage. Bike Park & Clandestino open. #surfcoasttrails #trailconditions

15.01.2022 Be like Brent. Remember to tag SCMTB in your photos from this weekend as on Monday we will drawing two lucky winners of some awesome merch. Refer to previous posts for further details. Remember to tag SCMTB in the photo NOT the caption.

15.01.2022 Two of our regular vollies Luke Farrar & Kevin De Leenheer giving their time for the trails. This year has seen unprecedented demand for the local trails. Our survey last Sunday saw close to 100 riders coming through Hurst Rd from 8am - 12noon. So good to see so many getting out on their MTB's. But increased usage requires increased trail maintenance particularly with regards to trail drainage. The majority of this is undertaken by a small group of riders willing to give a little back. Our next working bee is Sunday Nov 29. If you don't receive working bee emails but would be happy to go on the notification list, please send us an email: [email protected]

15.01.2022 ANGLESEA PLANNED BURN UNDERWAY. Take care if riding west of Anglesea particularly around Denhams Track & please stay well clear. Burn commenced this afternoon & expected to continue til Friday. Please spread the word.

15.01.2022 Working bee now fully booked Thanks to all those that got in contact Next working bee Sunday august 30 (Last Sunday of every month) Help keep our great trails great!

14.01.2022 Teens gravity social ride moved to Thursday given the recent heavy rains

14.01.2022 Today we joined forces with the GMBC Dirt Girls for our SC MTB Women’s Social Ride at Hurst Rd Anglesea. We split into 3 groups - 1 beginner group and 2 intermediate groups where we were able to stop and session some rollovers and technical climbs. We finished up the day with coffee and ice cream at the local chocolaterie. Thanks to all our ride leaders and to all the amazing women who attended today. It was a friendly and supportive group with a great vibe. We are looking... forward to the next ride where we will be joining with the GMBC girls again for the Christmas Special on December 20th at the You Yangs. Here are some photos from our ride today. See more

14.01.2022 Not the greatest weather today but a pump track like this would still ride well! Surf Coast MTB member Naomi Daly has been working hard behind the scenes to have such a pump track included into councils plans for Erskine Paddock near the swing bridge. To get up, the project needs community backing. Naomi has set up a survey to gauge that demand. If youd like to support the project, head to her website https://lornepumptrack.weebly.com and click on the "Act Now" tab to complete the 5 min survey.

13.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there. Perfect day to hit the trails . #jumpdontroll #endurotopscoming #surfcoastmtb

12.01.2022 No better time to renew or join Surf Coast MTB Club with an extension on waived membership fees til Sep 30. Simply click the link below. Our trails have had unprecedented use in recent times and even on very wet weekend days, the Hurst Rd trailhead has been very full of cars. If youve never signed up, wed love to have you onboard to help support local MTBing. Weve been working hard behind the scenes on our social ride procedures & well be ready to go for some great Spring riding as soon as restrictions allow. Mostly sunny and 20 deg this Sat - woohoo! Where possible, look to start somewhere other than Hurst Rd thats likely to be full very early.

11.01.2022 Cool sunnies, or not so cool if yours are lost. A pair found today at @angleseabikepark. Please contact us if that could be you with a description #saveangleseabikepark #lostproperty #sunisbrighttoday

11.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/handmade-bicycle-show-australi/2707160595981733/?ti=icl

11.01.2022 Been to Derby? If so, World Trail would love you to complete their short survey that will take approx 5 mins. Itll help to provide economic data that can be used to support the building of even more trail. Whilst this is in Tassie, World Trail have almost finished a MTB Trails Strategy Plan for us on the Surf Coast so hopefully we can see some of this new trail too one day!

10.01.2022 More Enduro Jerseys coming soon, and at only $60!!!!!!!! Watch this space.

10.01.2022 Enduro Jerseys will be available from @bikematters_torquay for today and tomorrow only. Sizes K4-XL. Adults short and long sleeve, kids short only. Kids $35 & Adults $60.... CASH ONLY today but I will be there from 11-4 tomorrow so will also accept direct debit and hopefully card (currently struggling with our card reader).

09.01.2022 With everything slowly starting to open up, here’s something to pencil in the diary.

09.01.2022 Our latest run of Enduro (baggies) jerseys has landed and will be available at @bikematters_torquay for a limited time only. Sizes K4-XL there is one to suit everyone. Adults long and short sleeve, kids short sleeve only. Adults $60, Kids $35 I will be at Bike Matters from 11-4 on Saturday with all the merch we have on offer.... Please bring cash or a phone able to do direct debit. Or drop by the shop anytime with CASH ONLY. NB All other merch will remain at Bike Matters moving forward.

08.01.2022 What a gorgeous day for the clubs first post-lockdown social ride. We had 5 members enjoying the sunshine and explored some of the lesser known trails to create a great add-on loop to the more popular Hurst Rd trails. With a membership ranging from 5-69 years old, its great to see all ages taking advantage of appropriate rides to be involved.

08.01.2022 Thank you so much to those who generously gave their time to this mornings working bee. Much needed drainage works completed on some of the trails close to Hurst Rd as well as corridor clearing to maintain safe sight lines. The trails are currently in fantastic condition - enjoy! #surfcoastmtb #trailfairies #trailconditions

08.01.2022 Do you roll or jump this? #clandestino #surfcoasttrails #saturdayherodirt

08.01.2022 Friday morning downhill trail conditions are #surfcoasttrails #surfcoastmtb credit @scottnicholas27

06.01.2022 The weekend is here!!! Remember to tag SCMTB in your photos to be in with a chance to win some key merch. First draw will be on Monday the 1st of June. Refer to early post for more details.

06.01.2022 A huge thank you to those that gave up their time to help with this months working bee- a lot of critical drainage achieved Next working bee Aug 30 help needed

06.01.2022 Short a bike for yourself or a mate? Remember we have 3 MTB’s available for free loan to club members (2 x medium, 1 x small) to help out #surfcoastmtb #introduceafriend

06.01.2022 Dry just 24hrs after heavy rains. Great work fellas! Very few puddles today thanks to recent drainage works. Next working bee this Sunday #surfcoasttrails #trailconditions

04.01.2022 Anyone know of someone whos had a road bike stolen in recent times?

04.01.2022 We ve got plenty of gravel for track maintenance this weekend- help needed 9 volunteers for working party of 10

04.01.2022 Today we had our skills clinics for 5-8 year olds and 10-13 year olds at the You Yangs. Only one for the older group but the younger group was full. A few returners from the last skills clinic which is great to see. Thanks to all the kids and parents today it was an awesome group as always. We still have spots for next weeks clinics in all age groups

03.01.2022 Were hoping for plenty more helpers for this Sundays working bee. Materials are ready to go, we just need some help moving them to where they need to be! If you can assist, please let us know [email protected]

03.01.2022 Works done on ring rd track today- please ride with caution ( still soft due to rain) - help still needed for this Sunday s working bee please contact club if u can help out

03.01.2022 Our friends at Forrest Mountain Bike & Cycling Club & Victorian Mountain Bike Championship Series are working hard to secure the first races of the 2020/21 season. Please keep an eye on their socials for more information.

02.01.2022 Working bee today Please slow down when you see traffic cones on trail Caution machinery in use

01.01.2022 So great to see surfcoast cycling spend money on new bmx track

01.01.2022 The first two lucky winners of some SCMTB merch are @Kay la_spin & @goldengilson. We will be in contact to organise a time to pickup your prize. The next random draw will be in two weeks. Get tagging for your chance to be in it. *remember please tag @surfcoastmtbclub in the photo and NOT the caption. This allows us to view the photos and share them.