Yesterday the club committee unanimously voted to suspend races for the foreseeable future in line with current government best practices and to enable effective social distancing.
This means that the event scheduled for O’Halloran Hill on 28 March is cancelled. Full refunds will be processed for those who have already entered.
This was not an easy decision to make and the committee did attempt to consider all practical risk mitigation measures. This decision is a cancellation, not a postponement as there are already many events to compete with later in the year. The committee understands that this may frustrate some members but this is a bigger situation than any of us have ever dealt with before. Stay safe. Keep riding.
We’ll be reviewing the situation prior to the planned Prospect Hill and Craigburn Farm events but expect the current situation to continue.
We are trying to create some value for members and sponsors so stay tuned for some planned fun competitions.
As many of you would be aware, on December 20 2019, the Adelaide Hills community was devastated by bushfire.
Our thoughts continue to be with those who have been affected.
Since the fire ground was declared extinguished, AMBC has been in close contact with Forestry SA to offer assistance where we can.
While it is still unsafe for volunteers to assist in the recovery, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes and we ask that everyone remains patient.
The club has secured a $10,000 grant from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing to assist sporting clubs whose facilities were impacted by fires. This grant will be donated to the Forestry SA fire recovery project manager to help cover the costs of immediate works and future planning as part of the recovery effort.
Please remember that the park is still closed.
We will continue to engage with Forestry and will let AMBC members know when there are opportunities to assist.
Forestry have issued the following statement:
Due to the potential of falling trees and branches, the area is unsafe for public visitation. Sections of the Heysen and Mawson Trails which pass through this area of forest are also closed until further notice. ForestrySA will work with trail managers to identify and establish temporary re-routes where possible.
ForestrySA acknowledges temporary closure of the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve, trails and mountain bike precinct is causing significant impact on visitor access. As a result, work is underway with South Australian Government agencies, Bike SA, mountain bike clubs and community groups to develop a workable recovery and operational plan for the area.
This will involve clearance of fallen vegetation debris from bike trails, salvage of plantation timber, installation of warning signage and fence repairs, identification and removal of dangerous trees and remarking of mountain bike trails to help make the area safe again.
While it could take 6-12 months before these trails can reopen for public use, ForestrySA is committed to exploring new bike and forest use opportunities as a means of boosting forest visitation opportunities. Rehabilitation of the bushfire landscape will take many years. Native vegetation will likely recover in time through natural regeneration and careful weed management. Recovery will be monitored to assess the need for supplementary planting of native species.
Further updates on the recovery plan will be provided as on-ground works progress. For your own safety, do not enter fire-affected forest areas. For more information and continuing updates visit www.forestrysa.com.au, call us on (08) 8391 8800, or email recreation@forestrysa.com.au.
The sport of cycling is facing a major crossroad in the governing and management across Australia. Currently 19 independent governing bodies facilitate cycling in Australia, each with their own financial models. Our National Sports funding body has recognised the inefficiency in the current model, suggesting that it may reduce or cut funding to the current system, recommending a proposal to merge all cycling bodies as ‘AusCycling’.
All three major national bodies, MTBA, Cycling Australia (CA) & BMX Australia (BMXA), along with all State Federations (both CA & BMXA have 8 state bodies each) have the opportunity to dissolve their resources into a collaborative organisation which merges the governing and management of all cycling disciplines and increases member benefits. MTBA will be stripped of NSO status if the AusCycling merge does not proceed, disabling the recognition of Mountain biking in Australia.
A vote by all 19 bodies is being conducted as we speak, however as an MTBA affiliate members of AMBC are highly recommended to vote via proxy through MTBA or by attending the AGM in the Gold Coast.
Despite the effects of this vote seeming far reached, the implications for riders of all ages, at all levels and across all disciplines are massive. Every vote counts, so take the time to weigh in on a proper vote for the future of this excellent sport.
AMBC fully supports the OneCycling merge and recommends that members of our club vote in favour of the formation of a unified entity for cycling governance.
As an MTBA member, you may have noticed a few emails with lots of information in your inbox recently. Here is a short list of the best documents you can read to get you informed.
How do you vote? Unless you’re keen on a trip to the Gold Coast while attending, you will need to do a proxy vote form if you want your say on the AusCycling merge. Follow the steps below:
Information about traffic delays, call up, passing, tech/feed zone, food/drink, national cup points, lap counts and start list are contained.
1.0 Swamp Road Delays/Closures. Participants should be warned of Traffic Delays along Swamp road between Greenhill Road and Lenswood due to a road cycling event. Choose another route to the event to avoid significant delays piror to and throughout the entire duration of AMBC’s event.
1.1 Call up. Participants must be present at the Start line at least 10 minutes prior to start.
1.2 Passing. Please remember to share the track safely and respectfully with all other riders. Choose a safe place to pass, as well as warn the person what side you will pass on. Slower or lapped riders must not interfere with the race.
1.3 Tech and Feed Zone. Tech and feed support is availible in the tech and feed zone. Outsider assistance beyond this point is not permitted. Riders who suffer mechanicals must complete their lap or register a DNF with timing if irreparable.
1.4 Food and drink. AMBC is hosting a BBQ and Beer fest with a great selection of foods for all.
1.5 National cup points are available at this race, all MTBA technical regulations apply.
1.6 Lap Counts
9.30am start – ALL womens and juniors grades, MMast7. 11.30am start – All mens grades.
Elite women 4 Elite men 6 Open women* 3 Open men 4 U23 Women 4 U23 Men 5 Masters 1 & 2 Women 3 Masters 1 & 2 Men 4 Masters 3 & 4 Women 3 Masters 3 & 4 Men 4 Masters 5 & 6 Women 3 Masters 5 & 6 Men 4 Masters 7+ Women 2 Masters 7+ Men 4 U19 Women 3 U19 Men 4 U17 Women 3 U17 Men 4 U15 Women 2 U15 Men 3 Singlespeed Women 3 Singlespeed Men 4 U13 Women 2 U13 Men 2
All lap counts are subject to change without notification. Lap count will be notified at call up.
Adelaide Mountain Bike Club Incorporated invites all members to attend the 2019 Annual General Meeting to be held at Cudlee Creek MTB Trails (Fox Creek) on Sunday, 29th September 2019. The meeting will be held following the conclusion of the State Championships and will commence at approximately 2pm.
The meeting agenda will cover (1) Presentation of accounts (2) Election of Office Bearers (Committee). The official proceedings will take approximately 10 minutes. At the AGM, all committee positions are declared vacant and nominations are taken for all committee positions.
If more than one person nominates for any one committee position, the position goes to a vote from the present club members.There are a variety of roles available playing to various strengths. Check out the word cloud or head over to our contacts page for a list of positions. If you think you can help the club in other ways please contact us we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about any of the positions or you would like to nominate please contact us on info@ambc.asn.au or contact the club mobile on 0408 840 610.
Don’t forget the state champs! Entries will open 15th September. Entry is via an online link . Please visit the State Champs club page for more details and also our facebook event page. The club races wouldn’t be possible without our fabulous volunteers that help out. If you are able to help on race day or in the lead up to the race please contact Aurelia Strozik on racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au
