WHERE – Albany Heritage Park Forts Precinct, Gazebo between Forts Store and Carlyles Function Centre.

You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Albany Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) which will be held after the Poker Run.

We invite you to join us at the above location to attend the short AGM at 5pm and is expected to take approx. 15mins or less.  This meeting will be included as part of our after the Poker Run social get together.  

The purpose of this general meeting is to inform members of the current financial and membership state of the club, ongoing tasks and to take nominations for the next year’s committee members.

All positions will be made vacant and you are welcome to nominate.

There are 10 positions –

Executive – 4 positions                   Club President

                                                            Vice President                  

                                                            Secretary

                                                            Treasurer

General Committee – 6 positions

The club would like to include in the general committee interested parties for Downhill (DH) events, Cross Country (XC) events and Social events.  

If you wish to nominate for or discuss an executive or committee role prior to the meeting, please contact the secretary Sherron White via email –  secretary@albanymtb.com.au prior to the meeting.

We encourage your attendance and to be involved with your club in these exciting times for trails development in the Great Southern.  Help us bring new ideas and enthusiasm into the coming 2021 season.

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After an enforced hiatus, we are back !

Albany Mountain Bike Club with the support of Impulse Cycles, is proud to present our second Cross Country Round of the season. We are easing you back into it with an easy blast on the western slopes of Mt Melville.

Where?
Course start/ finish at the park opposite the corner of Lion St and Serpentine Rd.
Please be courteous when parking, and pay attention to volunteers.

When?
Sunday 2nd August 2020
Sign in desk open : 1300
Juniors Race Start (U9 & U13) : 1330
Juniors Presentations : 1350
Seniors Race Briefing : 1400
Seniors Race Starts : 1400-ish

What?
Juniors will race a shortened course, along easy fire trails with some mild climbs and then a technical climb towards the finish.
Under 9s – 2 Laps
Under 13s – 3 Laps

Seniors will be riding a series of laps around a 4 km course mapped out on existing trails and firebreaks on Mt Melville. The number of laps will depend on the division you are racing in, and are as follows;
Men’s ‘A’ – 6 Laps
Men’s ‘B’ – 5 Laps
Men’s ‘C’ – 4 Laps
Women’s ‘A’ – 6 Laps
Women’s ‘B’ – 5 Laps
Under 15s – 3 Laps
Intro to MTB – 3 Lap
E-MTB Class – 6 Laps

These distances are aimed at providing 1+hrs of racing per grade. This is of course only an average, and your results may vary !

Entry Fees are $15.
Please note if you are not a MTBA member you will need to pay insurance for the day. MTBA are still offering 2 months free membership at https://mtba.org.au/join for those who have never been an MTBA member.
Alternatively you can sign up for an annual MTBA membership – a portion of each membership fee goes to the Albany Mountain Bike Club, helping us run more events like this, and to purchase much needed equipment!

Who?
Open to anyone age 6 or over! Junior riders 15 and over should pick a grade appropriate to their skill level, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself !
If you’re new to cycling, or a bit nervous about mountain biking, we are offering a shortened version of the race so that you can have a go and see what all the fuss is about – Course will be the same, but over a reduced time frame.

Spectators are welcome but please no dogs.

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After a sweltering summer hiatus, we are back !  Albany Mountain Bike Club with the support of 6Degrees, is proud to present our first Cross Country Round of the season, with a new course design from Lachy (first time maker, long time rider !) on what is promising to be a buzzing weekend for cycling in Albany !

Where?
Mount Clarence lower Carpark, off Apex Drive roundabout.
Please be courteous when parking, and pay attention to volunteers.

 When?
Sunday 8th March 2020
Sign in desk open                     : 1300
Juniors Race Start (U9 & U13) : 1330
Juniors Presentations               : 1350
Seniors Race Briefing               : 1400
Seniors Race Starts                  : 1400-ish

What?

Juniors will race a shortened course, <1km in length, taking in the lower section of the pilot trail and a mild climb.

Under 9s – 2 Laps
Under 13s – 3 Laps

Seniors will be riding a series of laps around a 4.1km course mapped out on existing trails and firebreaks on Mounts Clarence and Adelaide.  The number of laps will depend on the division you are racing in, and are as follows;

Men’s ‘A’ – 5 Laps
Men’s ‘B’ – 4 Laps
Men’s ‘C’ – 4 Laps

Women’s ‘A’ – 5 Laps
Women’s ‘B’ – 3 Laps

Intro to MTB – 2 Lap

E-MTB Class – 5 Laps

Under 15s – 3 Laps

These distances are aimed at providing 1.5hrs of racing per grade.  This is of course only an average, and your results may vary !

Entry Fees are $15.

Please note if you are not a MTBA member you will need to pay insurance for the day.  MTBA are still offering 2 months free membership at https://mtba.org.au/join for those who have never been an MTBA member.

Alternatively you can sign up for an annual MTBA membership – a portion of each membership fee goes to the Albany Mountain Bike Club, helping us run more events like this, and to purchase much needed equipment!

Who?
Open to anyone age 6 or over!  Junior riders 15 and over should pick a grade appropriate to their skill level, but don’t be afraid to challenge yourself !

If you’re new to cycling, or a bit nervous about mountain biking, we are offering a shortened version of the race so that you can have a go and see what all the fuss is about –  Course will be the same, but over a reduced time frame.

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Read on below for more details, or if you just can’t wait……
Rego Here ! >>> https://online.mtba.org.au/ERegister.aspx?E=7115

When?
Sunday 28th July 2019
Sign in desk open                     : 1300
Juniors Race Start (U9 & U13) : 1330
Juniors Presentations               : 1400
Seniors Race Briefing               : 1410
Seniors Race Starts                  : 1415

What?

Juniors will race a shortened course, <1km in length, taking in the lower section of the pilot trail and a mild climb.

Under 9s – 2 Laps
Under 13s – 3 Laps

Seniors will be riding a series of laps around a 3.6km course we have mapped out on existing trails and firebreaks on Mounts Clarence and Adelaide.  The number of laps will depend on the division you are racing in, and are as follows;

Men’s ‘A’ – 6 Laps
Men’s ‘B’ – 5 Laps
Men’s ‘C’ – 4 Laps

Women’s ‘A’ – 5 Laps
Women’s ‘B’ – 3 Laps

Intro to MTB – 2 Lap

E-MTB Class – 4 Laps

Under 15s – 3 Laps

These distances are aimed at providing 1.5hrs of racing per grade.

Entry Fees are $15.

Please note if you are not a MTBA member you will need to pay insurance for the day.  MTBA are still offering 2 months free membership at https://mtba.org.au/join for those who have never been an MTBA member.

Alternatively you can sign up for an annual MTBA membership – a portion of each membership fee goes to the Albany Mountain Bike Club, helping us run more events like this, and to purchase much needed equipment!

Who?
Open to anyone age 6 or over!  Junior riders 15 and over should pick a grade appropriate to their skill level. 

If you’re new to cycling, or a bit nervous about mountain biking, we are offering a shortened version of the race so that you can have a go !  Course will be the same, but over a reduced time frame.

Where?
Mount Clarence lower Carpark, off Apex Drive roundabout.
Please be courteous when parking, and pay attention to volunteers.

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Sick of riding the same old trails?
Not convinced any new trails will be developed on the Mounts before 27.5 becomes a thing again?

Flip your thinking, let’s do it backwards!

Yes that’s right folks the next club round of Cross Country racing is nearly upon us. For Round 3 we have prepared something special for you all.

The Pilot Trail has been a great addition to our Mounts Precinct and since completion in 2017 I can guess you have ridden it a few times. Maybe even a few too many times? As it is the only purpose built XC trail in Albany it took some outside of the box thinking to create a new experience for our local riders.

And so we bring you Pilot Reverse. That’s right XC diehards, for Round 3 you get to ride up The Pilot Trail. One awesome 5.8km lap of our course will give riders 180m of climbing and some sweet descents, including Granite Trail, Drain Line and Carlyles Drop. So pump up your tyres and get ready for your one off chance to ride Pilot Reverse! Yewww!

https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6954

When?
Saturday 22nd June 2019
Sign in desk open                     : 1300
Juniors Race Start (U9 & U13) : 1330
Juniors Presentations               : 1400
Seniors Race Briefing               : 1410
Seniors Race Starts                  : 1415

What?
Juniors will race a shortened course, <1km in length, taking in the lower section of the pilot trail and a mild climb.

Under 9s – 2 Laps
Under 13s – 3 Laps

Seniors will be riding a series of laps around a 5.8km course we have mapped out on existing trails on Mounts Clarence and Adelaide.  The number of laps will depend on the division you are racing in, and are as follows;

Men’s ‘A’ – 5 Laps
Men’s ‘B’ – 4 Laps
Men’s ‘C’ – 3 Laps

Women’s ‘A’ – 4 Laps
Women’s ‘B’ – 3 Laps

Intro to MTB – 1 Lap

E-MTB Class – 2 Laps

Under 15s – 2 Laps

These distances are aimed at providing 1.5hrs of racing per grade.

Entry Fees are $15.

Please note if you are not a MTBA member you will need to pay insurance for the day.  MTBA are still offering 2 months free membership at https://mtba.org.au/join for those who have never been an MTBA member.

Alternatively you can sign up for an annual MTBA membership – a portion of each membership fee goes to the Albany Mountain Bike Club, helping us run more events like this, and to purchase much needed equipment!

Who?
Open to anyone age 6 or over!  Junior riders 15 and over should pick a grade appropriate to their skill level. 

If you’re new to cycling, or a bit nervous about mountain biking, we are offering a shortened version of the race so that you can have a go !  Course will be the same, but over a reduced time frame.

Where?
Mount Clarence lower Carpark, off Apex Drive roundabout.
Please be courteous when parking, and pay attention to volunteers.

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The Bikes and Beats Cross Country is back, with many changes from last year. This year we are going with a standard cross country format and combining with Albany MTB Club (2019 Club XC – Round 2 : Denmark). This year’s course is perfect for juniors and adults trying mountain biking for the first time, but will give a good work out for the more serious riders.

Details below…

Registration Link :https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6769

When?
Sunday, 19th May 2019
Sign in desk open : 0900

Under 11s and 13s
Race Briefing : 0930
Race Starts : 0945

Under 15s and Above
Race Briefing : 1045
Race Starts : 1100

Presentations : 1245

What?
The race will be a series of laps around the Denmark River starting/finishing in the Kwoorabup Community Adventure Park. One lap is 4.8 kms.

The number of laps will depend on the division you are racing in, and are as follows;

Men’s ‘A’ – 8 Laps
Men’s ‘B’ – 7 Laps
Men’s ‘C’ – 6 Laps

Women’s ‘A’ – 6 Laps
Women’s ‘B’ – 5 Laps

Intro to MTB – 4 Laps

Under 17s – 5 Laps
Under 15s – 4 Laps

The above distances are aimed at providing 1.5hrs of racing per grade.

Under 13s – 1 Laps (approx 25 minutes)
Under 11s – 1 Laps (approx 35 minutes)

Entry Fees:
$20 for Mens and Womens – all grades
$10 for Under 17s, 15s, 13s, 11s.
Family discount of $20 (2 Adults and 2 Children/ 1 Adult and 3 Children) when all registering together.
Free entry for participants who can provide a marshal/volunteer. Contact admin@denmarkmtb.com.au for a promotion code (gives free entry via registration) if you can provide a marshal.

Please note if you are not a MTBA member you will need to pay insurance for the day. MTBA are still offering 2 months free membership at https://mtba.org.au/join for those who have never been an MTBA member.

Alternatively you can sign up for an annual MTBA membership – a portion of each membership fee goes to the Denmark Mountain Bike Club, helping us run more events like this, and to purchase much needed equipment!

Who?
Open to anyone age 5 or over! Riders 17 years old and over should pick a grade appropriate to their skill level. 

If you’re new to cycling, or a bit nervous about mountain biking, we are offering a shortened version of the race so that you can have a go! Course will be the same, but over a reduced time frame.

Where?
Kwoorabup Community Adventure Park, Jon Glade, Denmark WA 6333.
Please be courteous when parking, and pay attention to volunteers, and respect other people using the park. Also, even though it looks tempting, the Denmark Shire has requested that bikes are not to be ridden in the the nature play area.

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It’s here ! The first of our senior Cross Country rounds for 2019 is coming up this weekend. With a new course on Mt Melville, we hope to cater for everyone’s XC interests, so get along and have a go. Details below…

Registration Link :https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6452

When?
Saturday 9th March 2019
Sign in desk open : 1330
Race Briefing : 1400
Race Starts : 1415

What?
The race will be a series of laps around a course we have mapped out on existing trails on Mt Melville.  The number of laps will depend on the division you are racing in, and are as follows;

Men’s ‘A’ – 6 Laps
Men’s ‘B’ – 5 Laps
Men’s ‘C’ – 4 Laps

Women’s ‘A’ – 4 Laps
Women’s ‘B’ – 3 Laps

Intro to MTB – 2 Laps

Under 15s – 2 Laps

These distances are aimed at providing 1.5hrs of racing per grade.

Entry Fees are $15.

Please note if you are not a MTBA member you will need to pay insurance for the day.  MTBA are still offering 2 months free membership at https://mtba.org.au/join for those who have never been an MTBA member.

Alternatively you can sign up for an annual MTBA membership – a portion of each membership fee goes to the Albany Mountain Bike Club, helping us run more events like this, and to purchase much needed equipment!

Who?
Open to anyone age 13 or over!  Junior riders 15 and over should pick a grade appropriate to their skill level. 

If you’re new to cycling, or a bit nervous about mountain biking, we are offering a shortened version of the race so that you can have a go !  Course will be the same, but over a reduced time frame.

Where?
Carpark off Serpentine Road, opposite Lion Street.
Please be courteous when parking, and pay attention to volunteers, and respect private residents on adjoining properties.

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Welcome to Albany Mountain Bike Club’s 2019 Junior Season Opener !
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We are trialling a new format this year, with our Under 13s and Under 11s junior races run separately from the seniors, to allow a more beginner-friendly course for our younger riders.

This round will be held near Reidy Drive in Spencer Park, on a relatively flat track designed to accommodate our newer and less confident riders.  There will be no scary jumps or steep hills, so everyone can enjoy the thrill of competetive MTB racing !

Registration is open now, and can be found at: https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6294

Please ensure you register before the day, as there will be NO on the day registrations.  Australian standards helmets are MANDATORY, and their bike must be in safe working order with at least ONE brake.

Race fees for club members is only $10,  but non-members will also need an MTBA day license ($20 for juniors)
 however for first time riders, MTBA also offer a free 2-month trial membership, details can be found here :

Once they are hooked (and they will be !)  yearly membership for ‘Dirtmasters’ (Under 12) is only $52, which provides cover for racing and recreational riding, along with many other member benefits.

Please see the club Facebook page for more discussion, or to contact us with any questions you might have.
https://www.facebook.com/albanymtbclub/

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