XC Open
Faulk Line Open
Biraban Open
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Next event HMBA XC/DH 19 Apr - tracks closed to public
Next Build/Maintenance Day - TBA
Yesterday kicked off 2020 Club racing & a new Club point score series. In 2019 we had 6 possible rounds to gain series points with one round opted to be a social ride where all participants gained 100 points. All series winners need to be a HMBA club member to receive series points for a … Continue reading Downhill Club 2019 series results
The following is an extract from the Hansard for the Legislative Assembly from 30 July 2019 - words from Mr GREG PIPER (State MP for Lake Macquarie): "There are a thousand good reasons to visit Lake Macquarie, but tonight I will inform the House about just one of them. A week ago I visited the … Continue reading Media Release – Hansard for the Legislative Assembly from 30 July 2019
The Hunter Mountain Bike Association (HMBA) and Lake Macquarie City Council are excited to announce that the new Development Trail at Awaba Mountain Bike Park will officially open on Sunday 21 July 2019. The new trail is proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Lake Macquarie City Council, Hunter Mountain Bike Association and … Continue reading Media Release – Development Trail Opening – Sunday 21st July 2019
Now rest assured that we didn't let the 2019 MTBA Awards slip by unnoticed, just with lots of event going on locally since they were announced we haven't had the opportunity or clear internet / social media space to give them the attention they deserve - and they do deserve a lot as HMBA was … Continue reading 2019 MTBA Awards
We’re pleased to announce that Glencore has generously provided funds for the upgrade of our Junior Mountain Biking Race Equipment. Through its Junior Sports Development Program, Glencore awarded HMBA the funds required to upgrade the timing gear, two-way radios and PA system. HMBA provides trails for all abilities at the Awaba Mountain Bike Park and … Continue reading GLENCORE SUPPORT FOR HMBA JUNIOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
Just in time for the 2019 Easter weekend, our "new" carpark is finished and open for business. Whilst technically it is not new, it has been significantly reshaped and rebuilt by Rick Kehoe and his trusty crew, including our DH Coordinator Coleen, their faithful mutts and a few other Club Members, to increase the capacity … Continue reading “New” Carpark Open for Business
Hunter Mountain Bike Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Awaba Mountain Bike Park on Sunday March 17th 2019 at 9.30am. The AGM will be held on the combined DH and XC club race day, with the usual XC race start time to be delayed until 10.00am. The AGM is important for all … Continue reading Announcement of 2019 HMBA Annual General Meeting
So just why is the main car park closed - well the following pictures should answer that question. As part of the overall Awaba Mountain Bike Park project the Club needs to deliver some important improvements to the infrastructure to better set up the venue for years to come. When the car park is … Continue reading Awaba Mountain Bike Park Project – Car Park upgrade
Active Kids Voucher Program - NSW Office of Sport The NSW Office of Sport's Active Kids voucher program provides $100 vouchers to kids residing in NSW to cover the cost of sport and active recreation fees. Details on the program, including how to apply for the voucher, can be found here: https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids The most effective … Continue reading Using Active Kids Vouchers with HMBA
Nothing better than Mates, Bikes, Shuttles of Monkey, a few BBQ snags & a soda to wash it down 😁 on a hot sweaty 100% humidity day Merry Xmas everyone, thanks for an Awesome day, safe holidays & see you all in the new year. Visit NSW State Forests Awaba Mtb Park Lake Macquarie City … Continue reading DH Xmas, BBQ, Shuttle Day
