VDHS State Championships Set to Takeover Baw Baw this Weekend

VDHS State Championships Set to Takeover Baw Baw this Weekend

Published on 04 February 2021

This media release is being shared on behalf of AusCycling.

Riders from around Victoria will descend on Mount Baw Baw this weekend to compete at the AusCycling Victorian Downhill State Championships hosted by the Gippsland Mountain Bike Club in conjunction with Victorian Downhill Series (VDHS).

The VDHS is Victoria’s premiere downhill mountain bike race series which prides itself on providing a fun and inclusive environment for riders of a wide variety of ages and skill levels. The series also provides a pathway to national racing.

In partnership with the Baw Baw Shire Council, VDHS and the Gippsland Mountain Bike Club, AusCycling is excited about what promises to be a great event at a venue that has traditionally been regarded as a rider’s favourite.

6 and 7 February 2021 Mt Baw Baw $100 online plus day license if required ENTER HERE

Categories including Elite Men, Elite Women’s, Juniors, U17s, U15s, Expert, Veteran/Master 1-2 Masters/Masters 3-4, Super Masters/Masters 5-6, Sport and Short Travel.

Mount Baw Baw is less than a three-hour drive from Melbourne and an hour from the heart of Gippsland. The Resort’s MTB and walking trails link to a wider network of trails within the Baw Baw National Park and extend further afield with the Great Alpine Walking Trail.

Detailed directions to the course can be found HERE

A detailed course description can be found HERE

Accommodation bookings are through www.mountbawbaw.com.au or call 1300 651 136

Schedule Saturday 8am – 3pm - Registration Open 8am – 10am - Course available for on foot inspection 10am – 2:30pm - Official course practise (ALL GROUPS) 2:30pm – 3:30pm - Official course practise (NO PRO GROUP) 3:30pm – 4:30pm - Official course practise (PRO GROUP ONLY) Sunday 8am – 9am Registration Open. (Entries after 0900 will not be accepted) 8am – 11am Official Course Practice (ALL GROUPS) 11:15am Sharp - Rider Briefing at event central (All riders MUST attend) 11:30am - Racing Begins Presentations will be held at the conclusion of the Elite Men’s final. Quotes attributable to Mayor of Baw Baw Shire Cr Danny Goss

“Baw Baw Shire Council is proud to support this major cycling event for the third year in a row. On behalf of Council, I would like to thank the event organisers for bringing this event back to the region once again and helping to support our local visitor economy after a challenging time. Our goal is to become a cycling destination, and we look forward to hosting more cycling events in the future.”