YOU YANGS MTB TRAILS.
The Park boasts over fifty km’s of purpose built tracks of varying length and levels. Tracks are signposted with names and difficulty ratings keep you from getting lost or straying onto terrain that’s beyond your skill level.
Respect the environment
– Ride only on open trails
– Stay off muddy trails after rain
– Pack out what you carry in
– Protection of all living things
– Control your bike & stay on the trail
– Trails are damaged when you skid
Respect others
– Respect other visitors to the forest
– Expect anything around the corner
– Slow to approach others
– Pass others with care
– Everyone wants to enjoy the trails
– Control your speed
Kurrajong
Flatter tracks that provide a perfect introduction to mountain biking.
Stockyards
Challenging XC, AM & DH trails featuring rock gardens, berms, jumps.
Less than 4 hrs to get the Survey done or do it again! Anyone else notice this fresh faced pic of Trav on the survey page..?
engage.vic.gov.au/future-investment-you-yangs-and-serendip-sanctuary
First time You Yangs visit and MTB ride for this father and son yesterday and had an absolute ball.
Bikes were hired from www.youyangsmtbhire.com.au and with a new set of Rocky Mountain Hardtails in stock, tag a mate you should introduce to biking at the YY this summer 😎
There is only 3 days left to fill in the survey!
ENSURE THE FUTURE OF MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE YOU YANGS
The You Yangs MTB (YYMTB) Club NEEDS YOUR HELP with a recent survey issued by Park Victoria in regards to the long-term plan for the You Yangs Park, to ensure mountain biking is fully represented in the You Yangs.
THE SURVEY
Parks Victoria is seeking feedback from the public in regards to the long-term strategy for the You Yangs.
The 4 key principals for future plans have no references to mountain biking, so we need your help to ensure that mountain biking is fully represented in the long-term plan.
engage.vic.gov.au/future-investment-you-yangs-and-serendip-sanctuary
until midnight Wednesday 16 October.
* Complete survey
* Indicate you’re a mountain biker and add feedback relevant to mountain biking throughout the survey.
* If you choose to, include the following statement at the end:
"I’m a mountain biker and I need a secure future for mountain biking in the You Yangs. Clubs should have the ability to maintain safe, sustainable trails that can be enjoyed by riders or all ages and abilities, and Parks Victoria should provide the basic infrastructure to support this".
Hi Everyone!
They might not be coming to the Youies, but Jake is helping out the rider development squad this year.
So get onboard with his event.It's on !!!! www.facebook.com/events/528467614620591/?ti=cl
The committee have recovered from Cressy and ready to put back on the shuttle days.
Shuttle Day will be happening on the 20th October
Click the link below to make your booking now and secure spot.
online.mtba.org.au/ERegister.aspx?E=7503
Pricing:
$50 MTBA member
$25 MTBA member Under 15
If you are not a MTBA member the day licences will be added during the booking ($10 for adult & $7 for child)
New members are always welcome, we suggest you join before making your booking to avoid the day licence fees being added.
Unfortunately the Mountain Bike Australia - MTBA entry system does not support club member special pricing yet.
All You Yangs Club Members need to book and pay using this link. (we are looking into this for the 2020)
When you arrive at the shuttle day you will be provided with a token.
Collect 3 tokens and your next shuttle day is free. We are keeping register from the club side to.
If you have a free voucher from volunteering please email the club or message us on facebook to secure your place at the shuttle day.
Cancellations will be accepted until 6pm on the Thursday 17th before the shuttle day.
The club will charge a cancellation fee of $5 per person to cover the bank and transaction costs.
There will be no refunds for cancellations after 6pm Friday 18th or if you do not show up at the shuttle day.
Everything else about the shuttle day remains unchanged
* Shuttles 8am to 3pm
* includes BBQ lunch, Cold drinks, Tea & Coffee
* Mechanical advise and basic tool kit available for riders to use
If you wish to help out on the day and give a couple hours of driving or cooking the BBQ, click on the link to place your name down:-
volunteersignup.org/WWJMQ
Club will have T-Shirts, Hoodies and Jerseys for Sale.🙂
Hi Riding Community
Just a reminder that the Parks Victoria community consultation day are happening this weekend, and to ensure mountain biking is fully represented in the long-term plan for the You Yangs.
If would be great if you can visit consultation and secure the future for mountain biking in the You Yangs.
Lara, Lara Hall Saturday,
12 October 2019,
10:30am-12:30pm
And if you haven't filled in the survey, here is the link you have until midnight Wednesday 16 October.
engage.vic.gov.au/future-investment-you-yangs-and-serendip-sanctuary
In regards to the survey, if you can do the following
* Indicate you’re a mountain biker and add feedback relevant to mountain biking throughout the survey.
* If you choose to, include the following statement at the end:
"I’m a mountain biker and I need a secure future for mountain biking in the You Yangs. Clubs should have the ability to maintain safe, sustainable trails that can be enjoyed by riders or all ages and abilities, and Parks Victoria should provide the basic infrastructure to support this".
Don't forget to put your clocks forward 1hour before going to bed tonight.
We would hate to see you miss out on an hour of riding tomorrow.
GET INVOLVED!
ENSURE THE FUTURE OF MOUNTAIN BIKING IN THE YOU YANGS
The You Yangs MTB (YYMTB) Club NEEDS YOUR HELP with a recent survey issued by Park Victoria in regards to the long-term plan for the You Yangs Park, to ensure mountain biking is fully represented in the You Yangs.
THE SURVEY
Parks Victoria is seeking feedback from the public in regards to the long-term strategy for the You Yangs.
The 4 key principals for future plans have no references to mountain biking, so we need your help to ensure that mountain biking is fully represented in the long-term plan.
engage.vic.gov.au/future-investment-you-yangs-and-serendip-sanctuary until midnight Wednesday 16 October.
YYMTB CLUB
The YYMTB Club fully supports and respects the cultural heritage and traditional owners of the land. While we don’t seek funding from Parks Victoria, we need to ensure that we have the ability to maintain the trails within the park to ensure rider’s safety.
OUR CONCERNS
The YYMTB Club has been prevented from maintaining safe, sustainable world-class trails.
Basic infrastructure such as roads, parking, toilets aren’t currently being maintained by Parks Victoria.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
* Complete survey
* Indicate you’re a mountain biker and add feedback relevant to mountain biking throughout the survey.
* If you choose to, include the following statement at the end:
"I’m a mountain biker and I need a secure future for mountain biking in the You Yangs. Clubs should have the ability to maintain safe, sustainable trails that can be enjoyed by riders of all ages and abilities, and Parks Victoria should provide the basic infrastructure to support this".
*visit the community consultation day to ensure mountain biking is fully represented in the long-term plan for the You Yangs.
• Little River, Mechanic’s Institute Hall, Thursday, 10 October 2019, 4:30 – 6:30pm
• Lara, Lara Hall Saturday, 12 October 2019, 10:30am-12:30pm
Please share with you friends, family, clubs and organisations to help secure the future of mountain biking in the You Yangs.
We appreciate your support!
YYMTB committee
Mountain Bike Australia - MTBA
AusCycling
Parks Victoria
Red Hill Riders Mountain Bike Club
Lysterfield MTB
Forrest Mountain Bike & Cycling Club
Geelong Mountain Bike Club
Fat Tyre Flyers DH MTB Club
Club MUD
Surf Coast Mountain Bike Club
Victorian Downhill Series
Victorian Endurance Series
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