The Presidents Newsletter

Posted on March 21, 2014March 13, 2015 by Admin

Thunderpoint 180 Results

Posted on January 19, 2014May 20, 2014 by Admin

The 2014 Thunderpoint 180 has been run with Lucas Sproson and Tanya Faux come out on top as deserving winners. Sproson from Brighton, Victoria won with 10 laps of the course 6.9km course in a time of 3 hrs 3 min 42 sec. Previous TP 180 winner Phillip Orr (Ballarat) had placed second behind Sproson with 10 laps in 3 hrs 8 min 58 sec with Craig Findlow (Hoppers Crossing) completing 9 laps in the 3 hour period.

Faux (Warrnambool), a new member of the club won the female 3hr category with 8 laps in 3 hrs 9 min 50 sec with Jude Jonasson in second with 7 laps 3 hrs 8 min 33 sec.

The team category change from last years 2hr event, to be a part of the 3 hr race. This seem to be a success with teams demonstrating good results across the afternoon. First place for the men's was Jeremy Evens and Jacob Lamb with 10 laps with Wally Lynch and Luke Robertson with 8 laps. In the women's Colleen Hughson and Chelsea Fox complete 7 laps to win their category.

The 1 hour category is always a tough event as competitors are pushed for a sprint race with Paul Sagnol winning first ahead of Stephan Beaumont and Jake Dumnsey. The under 17s in the one hour had good representation from the younger folk with Harrison Parker, Jack Webster and Joseph Clough taking out the placing all with 3 laps.

Overall, the event was well received with a village atmosphere, food and music around the club rooms. Work has already commenced on next years event with early discussion how to better manage track conditions, avoid the heat of summer and getting the WMTBC profile out to a greater range of competitors. Stay tune.

Many thanks to the Volunteers, especially the Race Director - Russell Cairns. It was his birthday as well!

Dirt Crit 2013 Season Finale

Posted on December 18, 2013December 18, 2013 by Gavin Prentice

This Friday 20^th is our Dirt Crit season Finale.

All those laps you have done will create a handicap for you. This Friday we will be having a reverse handicap race of the entire track including the trotting track. Anyone can win!

We need all riders to be ready to ride by 6.15pm

The lap will take approx. 30min and will be followed by a BBQ and presentations!

Even if you haven’t raced this season, please feel free to come down join in the atmosphere for the BBQ and have a chat!

Look forward to seeing you there!! Last week’s results are here Dirt Crits 5 Weekly Results Week 7

TP180 MTB Endurance Race – Online Entries at ENTRYZONE

Posted on December 10, 2013January 19, 2014 by Gavin Prentice

Location: Thunder Point Trotting Track (McDonald St Warrnambool)
Date: Saturday 18th January 2014
Entry: Online at ENTRYZONE, close on 15th of January 2013.

Held for the first time in January 2012, this race in Warrnambool proved popular with local riders, national race teams and tourists in town for their summer holiday. This wide cross section of the riding community is a great example of mountain biking’s rapidly growing appeal.

The revamped circuit of about 6 km will once again take in a lap of the trotting track and each lap will see riders passing the clubrooms 3 times to give spectators a birds-eye view of the riders on each lap. The tight and technical track has had a heap of work done on it over the last 12 months – sure to impress and keep you on your toes.

The event will be held on Saturday afternoon in a family friendly atmosphere of food, music and games at the Harness Racing Trotting Club rooms. For out-of-towners, why not plan a weekend by the sea and enjoy everything Warrnambool has to offer. While you’re here, smash out a few laps of single track pleasure. You will love the trails, tight, twisty, rocks, roots, quick downhills, everything you need to have fun on 2 wheels.

Categories:
3 Hours – Open Male, Open Female, Open Pairs, Junior Pairs (under 17)
1 Hour – Open Male, Open Female, Under 17 Male, Under 17 Female

For more infomation please visit www.thunderpoint180.com.au/

Thunder Point access

Posted on November 25, 2013May 20, 2014 by Gavin Prentice

The Thunder Point Access wheels are turning, if you look closely. Councillors and staff Directors were astounded by your words, kindly compiled to video by Colleen Hughson (link) and James Russell (link), about why mountain biking at Thunder Point should not only stay, but continue to improve and grow. Our case is simple, short-term tenure, sub-standard track and threat of a new road through Thunder Point all affect our Club's growth. We want Council's support to be there, longer tenure and more space to build a national level facility. We are encouraged by Nick Bowman's (IMBA) recent visit suggesting a 15 - 20km IMBA standard track is possible for Thunder Point. If you want to talk further about mountain bike access at Thunder Point or elsewhere, get in touch with Gavin, he coordinates the Access sub-committee we have set up. On other access news, Parks Victoria are very happy with our continued use of Tower Hill for the Winter Series.

Results for Dirt Crit 5 Week 6

Posted on November 25, 2013December 9, 2013 by Gavin Prentice

Great turnout and times everyone. At a total of 60 lap times for the night, we almost cracked this years record of 68. The last chance to get your times in is Dec 13. Final round is on 20 December with the format to be decided. May be track 1, maybe Track 2, maybe a bit of both! Special prize is on offer for Friday 13th fancy dress!!!

Timing errors and your feedback is welcome. Dirt Crits 5 Weekly Results Week 6.1

Dirt Crit 5 Race Results Week 5

Posted on November 15, 2013November 15, 2013 by Gavin Prentice

Thanks for another great turnout this week. Great track! Let us know if you like the live timing system and we will keep it going?

Please email if you see any errors in the results.

Dirt Crits 5 Weekly Results Week 5

South West Games – Mountain Bike Race

Posted on October 22, 2013May 20, 2014 by Admin

October 26, 2013 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Registration from 12pm.
BBQ from 12 onwards
Cost MTBA member (present your card) race fee $10, Day licence and race fee $30.

warrnamboolmtbclub@gmail.com for further info
The South West Games are regional Victoria’s premier multi-sport event running since 1983. In 2013 the games will be held in Corangamite Shire.
The 2013 ACE RADIO South West Games will see over 60 events staged with around 6000 participants. The majority of the events will be conducted from the 2nd – 10th November 2013, within Corangamite Shire, however events will be held across the south west region.

This event will consist of a 2 hour enduro style race on the Mt Clay mountain bike course. Do as many laps as you can over a 2 hour time period with the winner being the most number of laps.