Dirty Gran Fondo

SUNDAY 20TH MAY, 2012
Wandong, Victoria

Welcome to the Dirty Gran Fondo 2012.  In this mass participation event you can either ride or race, its up to you.  The course follows through the scenic Mt Disappointment state forest over 90kms with plenty of undulating and ever changing road terrain.  There is NO single track, but that's not why you're here.  Its an event for the masses.  Never been off road before, want something more exciting than a road race or do you just want to enjoy a fully supported ride with friends and family.  The Dirty Gran Fondo is all of the above.

It's a race within a ride and what bike will be the winner.  Entry is according to the bike you choose to ride.  Choose either 26”, 29” wheels or Cyclo Cross.  Prizes for first 5 across the line and top 3 in each category for Open Men and Open Women.   Choose your ride and join us a the Dirty Grand Fondo.

More info at http://www.bighillevents.com.au/dirty_grand_fondo/fondo_home.html

The fatties have finally joined the masses on facebook so now you can easily see what we and other club members are up to. Join our group here http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/112331048798161/ and share your rides, photos and experiences with us.

The club will be running the first of a new series of junior clinics on Saturday may 5th. The clinic will be teaching skills for young mountain bike riders age 11 up. The clinic is designed for riders new to mountain biking who want to learn the skills associated with Cross Country racing.

When: 9am to 10.30am Saturday May 5th

Where: Montrose Brickworks reserve Cnr Cambridge rd and Montrose rd Montrose

Bring: Your own Mountain bike, Helmet and gloves. A parent will be required to sign attendees in.

Cost: $5

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Looking for a midweek ride? Look no further. there are 2 rides going on thursday nights, leaving from Cog Cafe Mt Evelyn at 6.30pm.

The Croydon Cycleworks crew hit Warby trail for a fast paced but straightforward ride on the bike trail, ideal for spinning the legs for a few hours while having a chat on the way. The pace does heat up a bit toward the end though with a flat out sprint the last few kms to the finish.

The Cog boys hit some more serious trails in the Silvan area. Don't be afraid to give it a go the guys are a friendly bunch and will ease you through some great singletrack terrain.

Both rides leave at 6.30 pm every thursday night and are back at Cog Cafe around 8.30 to 9pm. Make sure you are self sufficient with lights, spares, food and water.