Events

Join us for the Kaitler Classic on the Indigo Epic Trail in Beechworth on Saturday May 23rd. This event is all about the social side of mountain biking, designed around a team-of-two format where partners must complete the course together. Whether you’re a regular racer, social rider or a junior looking to tackle the trails with a parent or friend, this is a low-key, fun-focused day out. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience a team-style event in a relaxed atmosphere on some of the best trails in the region.   Teams of two will need to complete the course together and remain within two minutes of each other throughout the ride. This is a similar format to some of the Epic MTB race series (https://www.epic-series.com/). The core focus of the Kaitler Classic is to create a fun and social experience for riders to share with their riding partner on the day.   Location Registration and the start and finish of both courses will be at the Indigo Epic Beechworth trailhead. Parking is available off Wallace Street. Course To cater to varying abilities, we plan to offer two course options: Long Course: A 36.5 km loop with 800 meters of climbing from Beechworth to Yackandandah returning after Homeward bound via My Little Pinky and Yack Gate Rd. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50358507  Short Course: A 19 km loop of the Beechworth Epic loop which includes 300 meters of climbing. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50358467 More detail regarding the Indigo Epic trail is available here: https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/ride/mountain-biking/indigo-epic-trail/    Timing Timing will be provided on the day. Team members need to start togeather and finish times will be taken from the second rider across the line. Event schedule Time Activity 11:30 - 2 PM Rider Registration 12:15 PM Long Course Briefing 12:30 PM Long Course - Start 1:45 PM Short Course Briefing 2 PM Short Course - Start 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM  Long course estimate finish (2hr 15 - 3.5 hour ride time) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Short course estimate finish (1-2 hour ride time) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM BBQ & Refreshments 3:45 PM Presentations What to bring Australian standards helmet A mountain bike in good working condition A tool kit (per team), containing two spare tubes, pump, multitool, tyre levers, patch kit, chain breaker. A first aid kit (per team), containing bandages, plasters, tape, gauze, whistle and two emergency blankets. Something for pain relief, and sunscreen and electrolyte powder is recommended. Membership requirements All riders require a current AusCycling membership to participate in the ride on the day - Lifestyle or Race All discipline. (https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member). Alternatively a 4 week free trial is available (https://auscycling.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels/4a938f38233d) or a day license can be purchased from AusCycling (https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/event-licences). IMPORTANT: Please add your AusCycling membership mumber, expiry date and club details into the membership field of the registration form. If you're not a BCG member, you'll need to present your license at registration. If purchasing a day license please note this in the membership field and purchase the day prior. Food & Drink BCG will host a BBQ on the day and also have some refreshments available Volunteers Want to help? Please do! To get involved, email presidentbcg@gmail.com Questions? For any further information, please contact Steve Martin at presidentbcg@gmail.com. Tickets You must purchase two tickets of the same type. Please provide the individual rider information for each ticket.

Junior Ride Program Term 2 features regular group skills sessions. We'll have groups for primary school aged kids, catering for beginners to experienced riders. Groups are run with a minimum of 1 AusCycling qualified instructor and 1 helper per group, with group sizes no greater than 10.   Term Dates & Time Sessions will be run weekly from Thursday 30th April - 18th June (8 weeks). All groups are expected to run from the MTB Park 4.30pm - 5.30pm.  All sessions are run weather permitting - updates will be provided via the BCG Junior Riders WhatsApp group (you will receive an email with these details prior to the first session if this is your first term attending JRP).   Membership requirements All participants require a current AusCycling Beechworth Chain Gang membership, a 4 week free trial membership is possible for first-timers. You can sign up on the Aus Cycling website: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial IMPORTANT: Please add your child's Membership Number and Expiry Date into the DETAILS field of the registration form.   Cost Term cost is $40 per child   What to bring Kids need to bring their water bottle, helmet and a bike in good working order.  Please check that: - the brakes are working but not rubbing. - the gears shift without the chain falling off.   - helmets are a good fit with straps tight enough that the strap cannot be easily pulled over the chin. Bike Check Guide   Instructors & Helpers If you are interested in helping out, please get in touch via email.  We love parent helpers getting involved. It is great fun, and very rewarding to see them improve each week. All instructors and helpers require a current working with childrens check as per the BCG Child Safe Policy.   Questions? For any further information, please contact bcg.juniors@gmail.com.

The trailer can be used for club events and is also available for members to hire. To hire please contact secretarybcg@gmail.com to check availability and then make a payment via purchasing a ticket below. By purchasing a ticket you agree to the following Terms and conditions of trailer hire: The hirer must be a current AusCycling and Beechworth Chain Gang member, or parent of a current AusCycling and Beechworth Chain Gang member. The hirer must have a full drivers license (not learner or probationary driver). The fee for trailer hire is: •  $50 per day or part day. •  $80 per weekend •  $200 per eight consecutive nights The hire fee is to be paid before taking the trailer. The hirer is responsible for the trailer and the trailer is not to be passed on to others. The trailer is not to be used for commercial purposes. You are responsible for ensuring that the trailer is securely attached to your vehicle and that you have the correct trailer light socket or converter. You must check that the lights are operating effectively before taking the trailer. The trailer must be returned on or prior to the end of the period of hire. If you are delayed in returning the trailer, then you must notify the trailer coordinator immediately and make arrangements to return the trailer to the storage area or deliver it to the next hirer. You may incur an additional hire fee amounting to the number of days (or parts thereof) for which the return of the trailer is delayed. The hirer is liable for any traffic or parking infringements or fines incurred during the period of hire. The hirer is responsible for the security of the trailer from the time that the trailer is collected until the time it is returned. If the trailer is stolen during this time, then you will be required to pay the insurance excess and any other costs associated with replacing the trailer. Excess is $1,000 for persons under 21 years of age, $750 for persons under 25 years of age but not under 21 years of age, $700 for persons over 25 years of age who has held a driver’s licence for less than two years and $150 for all other persons. If the trailer is damaged during your period of hire then you must notify the trailer coordinator as soon as possible and you will be responsible for paying the costs of repair (fair wear and tear excluded). Beechworth Chain Gang accepts no responsibility or liability for damage to your bikes or vehicle whilst you are using the trailer.

Hi Mountainbikers!!!! Thanks, for using our wonderful, unique Trails, here in Beechworth. We hope you have a BLAST! To ensure, that the trails stay as awesome, as they are, we would appreciate a little Donation, towards Trail Maintenance. Cheers, the Chaingang Crew. Happy Riding!