Due to the weather forecast for Thursday, our coaches have decided to cancel junior skills for the day.
We hope to see you all again on the 13th of December at the final session for 2018.
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TP180 Results
Congratulations to all involved. What a great day to be part of !
See your final results below,
And checkout some race day photos on Facebook here….
Smiling Savage Photography and also Bicycle Centre Warrnambool – Album
WMTBC Junior Skills Program
WMTBC Junior Skills Program kicks off in term 4, weekly from Thursday October 18 till Thursday December 13 and in term 1, 2019 from Thursday February 14 till Thursday April 4.
Sessions times are 4:30pm for Dirtmasters (12 & under) & 5:30 pm for Juniors (13-18). Participation for children 8 and under will be at instructor’s discretion. Younger children are welcome to ride around the club rooms under their parent’s supervision.
Meeting Point is the Thunder Point Harness Club Rooms McDonald St South Warrnambool
Adults, Mums & Dads welcome to join in on the bikes.
What you need to participate
· Club Membership & MTBA insurance (free 8 week trial available)
· Trail worthy bicycle
· Australian Standard helmet
· Water
· Spare Tube
· Gloves & glasses (recommended)
· Sense of adventure
What you get
· No weekly charge to members
· Qualified & experienced skills instructors
· Working with Children checked
· First Aid trained
· Sunscreen & Repellent
· Guaranteed fun
Format
Minimum 2 instructors will split up riders into ability groups if required
Instructors will pick from list of specific skills, followed by a ride or activity
· Trail Etiquette
· Safety checks
· Braking
· Cornering
· Gear selection
· VMPT
· Unweighting
· Roll overs
· Drop offs
· Descending & Climbing
· Maintenance & Cleaning
The Mt. Clay Classic is on !
As part of the South West Games, the Warrnambool Mountain Bike Club is hosting a 3 lap race at Mt Clay on the 20th October.
Entry is free for WMTBC members and $5 for non members.
And you will need your MTBA license on the day (more info on membership here.)
Each lap is 7.9km with the majority of this being flowing single track.
Plenty of parking is available onsite.
Racing from 1pm.
AGM
To All Members
The Warrnambool Mountain Bike Clubs Annual General Meeting is being held on Thursday 20th September at the Cally Hotel.
All members are invited and encouraged to attend.
We will be arriving from 6.30 pm for a beverage and a casual meal for those who wish and before the meeting gets under way at 7.30 pm.
It would be great to see you there
Kind regards
Nicholas O’Callaghan
Secretary
The TP180
Registrations are open for the 2018 TP180.
Check out all the details on the tabs above.
The Dirtmasters Dash
The Dirtmasters Dash – A race for the little people
28th April : 2:00 pm – 5 pm (Racing from 3)
Two individual timed laps followed by a timed handicap lap
Boys girls and age categories
Sausage sizzle
War paint station
Prizes galore
Free for junior members of the Warrnambool Mountain Bike Club
Insurance – All riders must have racing insurance for the event. Options include – 8 week free trial, purchase annual insurance (preferred) or purchase a day licence when you enter.
No entries on the day – online entries only https://
Fox Hunt
You are hereby invited by the Master Huntsman, The Earl of Morris Road, to partake in an afternoon of 15th century sport. The Fox Hunt is to be conducted at the grounds of Thunder Point Reserve on the 27th day of May. We do propose that you guise yourself in traditional Autumnal shades of plaid, stripe or floral.
The day’s hunt will commence with a Meet at 11:00am at which time all willing Foxes will sign on to the Master Huntsman’s register.
The Fox Hunt: The chase of a troop of foxes by a hound.
One by one the Foxes will be released across the fields into the woodlands of Thunder Point Manor with a call of “Tally-ho”.
The slowest Fox will be released first and given a sporting chance, followed by consecutive Foxes on a handicap system. After the last call, the Master Huntsman will sound his Bugle, releasing the Hound to chase down the Foxes.
The Hound will chase down each of its quarry, one by one. If a Fox is caught, they are out. Will any of the Foxes make it to the end?
Any Foxes that elude the Hound will be decorated and admired at the post hunt celebrations.
We shall convene at Thuder Point Manor upon the conclusion of the hunt, whereby we shall feast upon a traditional breakfast whilst telling tales of yesteryear around the fireplace.
Bring a gold piece or two for the post hunt feast!
Free Race Entry. Must present MTBA race licence.
Definitions:
Master Huntsman: Race Director & MTBA Commassaire
15th Century Sport: A Mountain Bike Race requiring MTBA Race Licence
Foxes: Mountain Bikers
Hound: A gun A Grade rider
“Tally-ho”: “Go”
Woodlands: A 4 lap circuit of about 10km
The Bugle: The Hound has caught you and you’re out of the race
Traditional Breakfast: Can be held any time before 4:00pm