Forrest Mountain Bike & Cycling Club

18/04/2026

What a ripper turnout of legends over the past few days!

A keen crew got in early yesterday before heading off to race elsewhere, giving “Caspers Access” a solid spruce-up. Then today, another bunch rolled in with a load of limestone and worked their magic fixing erosion along “Sideshow Alley”.

Even the DEECA crew have been spotted out and about, quietly chipping in and keeping things ticking over.

Right now the trails are in that perfect Goldilocks zone—just enough moisture to keep them tacky, grippy, and an absolute joy to ride.

Keep an eye out for the next maintenance day and come join the fun—good vibes, good people, and a cracking way to give back to the trails we all love.

10/04/2026

Yew!

🚴 Green light for a new Bike Park in Colac!
Colac is officially getting a bike park thanks to $500,000 in Victorian Government funding through the Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.
This Council Priority Project has been driven in partnership with the community, particularly families and young people who have been screaming out for dedicated bike park facilities.
Elliminyt Recreation Reserve has been chosen as the location, offering space to create a safe, accessible bike park for riders of all ages and abilities.
Mayor Jason Schram caught up with some of the young riders keen to see the bike park come to life.
We can’t wait to see this project roll into action!

30/01/2026

Currently good to go this weekend - please monitor VicEmergncy for current conditions.

26/01/2026

16/01/2026

It’s time to ! Local businesses could do with your support after the last week! Come for a ride and visit the and for lunch/dinner/drinks/snacks. Forrest is open and ready for you. Let us know if you find any branches down - we know of a couple out at Yaugher.

13/01/2026

11/01/2026

Please make sure you have the VicEmergency app downloaded and a watch zone set. Things are looking better and the trails are open again but things can change so please be mindful of the fires in our region.

08/01/2026

Parks and forests will be closed to the public in the South West district tomorrow (Friday 9 January 2026) due to the forecast Catastrophic Fire Danger Day.

Conditions will be too dangerous to visit or stay in parks and forests.

Additional closures include:
- Beauchamp Falls Campground and Walk
- Dandos Campground
- Loves Creek Picnic Area
- Birnum Station Picnic Area
- Stevensons Falls Campground and Day Visitor Area
- Forrest and Yaugher Mountain Bike Trailheads and networks
- Paddys Swamp Trail Bike Visitor Area
- Hammonds North Campground
- Tanners Campground

Parks Victoria has also closed the Great Otway National Park tomorrow (Friday 9 January 2026), more information: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/coc-listing

Individuals may not be notified and you may not see closure signs or physical barriers. Leave early. Total Fire Bans apply statewide.

Visit emergency.vic.gov.au or use the VicEmergency app for the latest ratings, warnings and information.

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority Moyne Shire Council Glenelg Shire Council Southern Grampians Shire Council Corangamite Catchment Management Authority Corangamite Shire Council Colac Otway Shire Council Warrnambool City Council Surf Coast Shire Council

08/01/2026

Hi all, due to the fire danger forecast, all trails will be closed tomorrow. Find somewhere cool and safe to hang for the day - all being well, everything will be back open Saturday morning.

03/01/2026

A visiting family is looking for riding buddies. If you’re interested, PM the club in messages and we can provide contact details.

“Hi there. We are coming down to Cumberland river for 8 days and our 16 year old son is keen to do some mountain bike riding . We , his parents, do green trails. He's comfy on black trails . If there are any families or older teens who'd like to join us / him on a ride next week we'd love to hear from you . We'd be happy to shuttle anyone too.”

16/12/2025

Tuesday evenings are the best! Join us on the next women’s ride - Tuesday nights from 7:30pm at . The evenings are longer, warmer and lights are almost not needed at all - we have spare you can borrow.