West Australian Mountain Bike Association
Upcoming Events
- 20 May, MTBO
- 22 May, WAMBA committee meeting
- 25 May, State Trails Conference
- 27 May, PMBC XC4
- 27 May, The Gibb Challenge
- 27 May, Peel District MTBC State Round 4X
- 27 May, Kalamunda Circuit Maintenance Day
- 28 May, Peel District MTBC State Round 4X
Latest News
19th May 2012
Kalamunda Circuit Trail Maintenance Day & BBQ
We are kicking off the 2012 trail building season with a big day of maintenance on the Kalamunda Circuit on Sunday 27th May. There will be a sausage sizzle for volunteers at the Camel Farm afterwards.
We will be meeting at the Camel Farm at 8am then splitting into groups to target different sections of trail on both sides of Mundaring Weir Rd (if numbers allow). Please advise us on kctrailbuilder@iinet.net.au if you plan to come along so that we can organise work and food.
16th May 2012
New Trails in the Perth Hills
WAMBA are excited to announce that we have DEC approval to start the construction of a new IMBA rated single Black Diamond trail that will run roughly parallel to Mercury St. It is hoped that this trail will be part funded by a Lottery West grant (application pending) and part built by volunteers. If you would like to be involved in the construction of this exciting new trail then drop us an email (info@wamba.org.au). Lindsay Alsop will be managing this project.
We have also gained permission to construct a pump track at the Black Stump car park and have a number of other projects, aimed at beginner riders, very close to being approved.
14th May 2012
Collie Trail Workshop
A mountain bike trail workshop will be held in Collie on 16th June. Guest speakers will be Nick Bowman(IMBA oz) and Troy Rarrick(USA Frutia). Troy Rarick is a visionary for MTB trails that helped initiate what is now a $24 million annual mtb trail industry in Frutia. Other presentations will include local trail centers, Kalamunda, Pemberton and Cycletrek Farm. The day will end with a sundowner with a chance to network with WA mtb trail advoacates, drinks will be provided by the local "BREW 42".
Numbers are limited. To RSVP email colliecycleclubmtb@gmail.com
09th May 2012
Trail Maintenance at Marrinup and Turner Hill
Jamie Campbell Trails will be carrying out maintenance and repairs on both the Marrinup and Turner Hill trails over the next month or so. The work will generally be carried out during the week and left open on the weekends. For your safety please obey any on trail signage and respect any trail closures that may occur.
This maintenance is part of PMBC's commitment to help preserve, maintain and enhance our precious trail network for years to come.
Cheers,
Jamie Campbell
18th April 2012
Entertainment Books
We are pleased to announce we will be selling the very popular Entertainment Books this year to raise funds for WAMBA. 20% of the funds recieved go directly back into our association.
Entertainment Books contain hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from top Perth restaurants, cafés, take-away chains, attractions, activities and hotel accommodation. You only need to use your Book twice throughout the year and it will have paid for itself.
A few of the exciting new businesses to the Book this year are: Matilda Bay, The Boat Shed, Maya Indian Restaurant, Valentino’s Restaurant, Jean Pierre Sancho, Lapa Brazillian Restaurant, Salsa’s Fresh Mex, Chocolateria San Churro, Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s, Review Clothing.
As well as all the old favourites, Coco’s Restaurant, Zafferano’s, Hippo Creek, Siena’s Restaurant, Adventure World, McDonald’s and Coles..
The Books will be available after the 7th May 2012 and we are now taking pre-orders. Order and pay for your Book before the 30th April 2012 and you will receive a 6 bonus vouchers for exciting new restaurants that you can use straight away! Hurry as stocks are limited!
Please click here to order your book.
17th April 2012
Murray Wynne Radio Interview
Click on the link below to listen to hero of the Kalamunda Circuit, Murray Wynne, talking about the trail on 6PR 882 radio.
Click here for more information.
13th April 2012
Next Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th April at 6.30pm at the DSR offices in Leederville. All welcome.
13th April 2012
Watch out for roadies on MWR on Sunday
If you are driving on Mundaring Weir Rd, Aldersyde Rd or Glenisla Rd on Sunday morning (15th April) watch out for the 1200 or so road cyclists who will be taking part in the 5 Dams Challenge. They will be passing along these roads between approximately 0730 and 0900. It might be worth considering heading up to the Camel Farm or Dell a bit earlier or later than this.
28th March 2012
2012 WAMBA Committee
We would like to thank the 2011 committee for all their hard work in what has been a very busy year. The AGM on the 24th was very well attended and despite losing a couple of regulars (thank you Vynka and JC for your past efforts) lots more exciting, motivated and highly skilled committee members signed up.
An especially big welcome to Lindsay who steps up to the Vice-President role and Louise who takes over as treasurer.
The full 2012 committee is:
John Barton - President
Lindsay Alsop - Vice President
Louise Wallace - Treasurer
Jake Hannah - Secretary
Gus Stuart - SWMTBC rep
John Wallace - Collie rep
Martin Nugent - PMBC rep
Bec Barton
Ian Humphry
Cyril Lourent
Martin Sherlock
Tony Ratcliffe
Steve Janiec
Phillip Wilson
Marie-Claude Baars
Margaret McIlroy
Kyra Eddy
Jesse Wicks
Travis Deane
Murray Wynne
Jane Deane
Martin Danger
27th March 2012
Pile Rd Trails Turns 11 Years Old
The Mt Lennard mountain bike trails, commonly known as the Pile rd trails, has just had its birthday this week turning 11 years old. It was officially opened on the 18th March 2001. The original trail which was used for racing was the Butchers Trail. XC races were held on the Butchers Trail for about 10 years previous, taking us back over 20 years of history of mtb riding at the Pile Rd location. Down hill races were held down Millbrook gully, with Scott Sharpels winning the 1st DH race the SW club ever held.
The Pile rd trails system has grown extensivly over the last 10 years, with over 40 kms of trails, both with legal trails and unprescribed trails. A final master plan of mtb trails is being developed which will be the last expansion of trails planning that will last for decades to come. Being a National park with its sensitive areas that need to be preserved, the network will have a final limit that will not be expanded on.
The SW mountain bike club class this trail system as its home turf and taken ownership of it with years of building, maintenance, planning and working with DEC to create what is one of the best and largest mountain bike trail systems in the state. The most dedicated users of the pile rd trails are a group of night riders who have been consistantly riding every week on Wednesday or thursday night for the last 12 years, which is a legendary in mountain bike years, considering the sport is so new. The Night rides at Pile rd is the longest running, regular mountain bike social ride in the state.
Set in a national park on the edge of farmland amongst the wineries, with a brewery across the road from the main trail head, it is a popular location to travel to for a days worth of riding followed by a beer, wine and lunch with scenic coastal views of Bunbury. If you get a chance, make the effort to travel down to enjoy some great single track at Pile Rd.
Happy birthday Pile rd.
John Wallace
18th March 2012
Kalamunda Circuit T-Shirts
Buy a Kalamunda Circuit T-Shirt & support the trails. T-shirts cost $30 and are available in red or blue in sizes S, M L and XL.
They will be for sale at the Jorgensen Park 4 hour on Sunday 1st April.
Click here for more information.
16th March 2012
Bush Fire Alert at South Shore
A bush fire alert has been issued for the area around South Shore (1320 Friday 16th).
Click here for more information.
01st March 2012
Collie, new mountain bike club forms
From the Collie Mail 23 Feb:
A MOUNTAIN bike club has been formed to further develop the local trail network. About 35 local mountain bikers and cyclists decided to form the club and link it to the Collie Cycle Club rather than the South West Mountain Bike Club. The meeting at which the club was formed was organised by prominent cyclist Erik Mellegers and local rider Aaryn Johansen.
Mr Mellegers said there will still be co-operation with the South West Mountain Bike club. “A steering committee has been set up to formalise the mountain bike club format under the Collie Cycle Club banner,” he said. “It is basically to go through the procedural paperwork and administration for the Collie Cycle Club to become affiliated with the Australian and international mountain bike associations.”
From here a Collie Cycle Club sub-committee will be set up to oversee the development of mountain biking in the region. “The club is moving to grow the mountain bike trail network in Collie in association with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) and other interested stake holders,” Mr Mellegers said. “It will promote mountain biking in the local area with participation events followed by barbecues and get-togethers.”
Anyone interested in knowing more about the club can contact Mr Mellegers or Mr Johansen by visiting Crank’n Cycles or calling 9734 1471.