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December 17, 2020SKCC hasn’t surveyed its members for almost three years, so it’s time for us to hear from you again. The club has designed a survey to help shape the club’s direction over the next five years, and we urge you to spend 10 minutes filling it in. The survey explores why you’re members and what…
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SKCC intermediate MTB skills coaching session with Ride International
March 13, 2013Last Saturday saw the second of SKCC's mountain bike skills sessions, this time a mixed crew of men and women gathered together under the banner 'intermediate'. The weather was absolutely perfect and the rain over the days leading up to Saturday had patted down the dust and made the trails eminently rideable. Firstly, our courageous…
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SKCC Mountain Bike Skills Camp Otway Ranges 22-24 March 2013
March 6, 2013Join us for the second annual SKCC mountain bike skills camp at the highly regarded Forrest MTB park in the Otway Ranges. The weekend is suitable for riders of all skill levels and includes serious skills coaching and training rides, combined of course with the great social atmosphere the club is renowned for. ABOUT FORRESTForrest…
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Come and join LIV / GIANT’s next Women’s MTB Ride
February 25, 2013Date: Saturday, 16th MarchDeparture Time: 9amTo get there: Leaving from 'Penny Olive Sourdough bakery'. Cnr of Clancy Rd & Monbulk Rd, Mt Evelyn(Next to the Warburton Trail). Melways ref: 120 C1Ride Duration:1.5 – 2 hrs ride to Silvan forest trails For this MTB ride you will need a suitable level of skill. For more information…
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Intermediate level MTB Skills Coaching Session with Ride International
February 25, 2013WHEN: Saturday March 2ndFor the first time ever, this year SKCC are offering our members a chance to learn the basics of mountain biking from one of the best coaches around. The second of our skill sessions will be held at the ever popular Lysterfield Park located in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. This venue has…
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National MTB Marathon Champs 2012
June 21, 2012Congratulations to club member Tim McGrath who recently took third place in the super masters category at the Australian Mountain Bike Marathon Championships. The event was held at Australia’s iconic MTB venue, Mt Stromlo Park near Canberra, venue for the 2009 MTB world championships. The race was held on an 84km course with 2500m of…
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2012 Kona Ottway Odyssey Race Report
March 1, 2012Tim McGrath looks like he has hardly raised a sweat as he crosses the finish line for victory in the 50+ age category. (photo – Adrian Vlok) Last Saturday saw the running of one of Australia’s best regarded mountain bike marathon events, the 2012 Kona Otway Odyssey from Apollo Bay to the small township of…
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SKCC MTB Skills Camp
February 29, 2012Join us as we “take it to the dirt” for the first ever SKCC mountain bike skills camp at the highly regarded Forrest MTB park in the Otway Ranges. The weekend is suitable for riders of all skill levels and includes serious skills coaching combined with the great social atmosphere the club is renowned for. ABOUT…
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SKCC Mountain Bike Skills Camp
February 10, 2012Join us as we “take it to the dirt” for the first ever SKCC mountain bike skills camp at the highly regarded Forrest MTB park in the Otway Ranges. The weekend is suitable for riders of all skill levels and includes serious skills coaching combined with the great social atmosphere the club is renowned for. ABOUT…
Read MoreCongratulations Brad Davies – Croc Trophy MAS2 Winner
November 6, 2011Club member Brad Davies has recently taken out the masters 2 category by over and hour at the Crocodile Trophy in far north Queensland. The race is a 10 stage mountain bike race of over 1200km through the remote rainforest and outback scrub from Cairns to Cooktown with stages as long as 190km. The race is…
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