Summer XC racing returned with avengeance on the 20th of November with warm, fine weather and the track dry and even a little dusty. A trying 7km welcome back course was set that included climbs up The Switchbacks, The Straw to the top of Camelback and the Murderhorn to take the sting out of everyones … Continue reading HMBA RACE REPORT – 20 NOV 22
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Race Report from Trent Beashel – 2022 UCI DH World Champs Trip
Now that the dust has settled and he is back home in Aus, HMBA's representative on the Australian Junior Team has sent us this email to share his exploits - it all sounds amazing and such a great experience for young Trent: "I would just like to thank HMBA for all their help and support … Continue reading Race Report from Trent Beashel – 2022 UCI DH World Champs Trip
HMBA XC RACE REPORT – 20TH MAR
It was a welcome return to the Singleton Maison Dieu track for the 2nd XC race of the year. How nice it was driving into the gates early on a magical Sunday morning, with the mist lifting of the Singleton hills and the dew glistening off the grass. Everybody eager to race after grabbing an … Continue reading HMBA XC RACE REPORT – 20TH MAR
HMBA XC RACE REPORT – 16 JAN 22
Sunday the 16th of January dawned overcast, muggy, but fine. The Awaba trails were washed clean after a short storm on Saturday evening, but were mostly dry and grippy. A 5.5 km “Welcome back after too much Christmas Pudding” course was laid out with the intent of making it as flat can be managed in … Continue reading HMBA XC RACE REPORT – 16 JAN 22
HMBA DH Social RIDE report – 16 Jan 22
In prime, hero dirt conditions we had a full trailer of eager descendants at our monthly HMBA social DH day! With a flurry of late entries forcing the list to closed off at 24 (due to only one bus booked - get those entries in earlier and we'll crack out a 2nd trailer!) Our social … Continue reading HMBA DH Social RIDE report – 16 Jan 22
Saturday 10th April – Fundraiser for Coleen
Join us at Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday 10th April from 5pm to help support Coleen in her ongoing recovery now that she has made the move to the Ryde Rehabilitation Centre. Looking forward to seeing as many people there as possible 😁
Official Statement – Awaba Mountain Bike Park and Hunting Forest situation – 15/01/21
HMBA have recently been made aware of a mapping situation that results in some of our trail network operating through a section of Olney State Forest that is designated as “Hunting Forest”. Whilst it is not prohibited or unusual for roads or trails in “Hunting Forest” areas to be accessed by a variety of other … Continue reading Official Statement – Awaba Mountain Bike Park and Hunting Forest situation – 15/01/21
HMBA Online Shop is Open for Business
Did you miss out on a HMBA Trail Jersey? Well we have some good news - After our recent website upgrade we are now able to offer an online Shop - over the next few weeks we will be adding products to this, but for now we have a limited number of short and long-sleeve … Continue reading HMBA Online Shop is Open for Business
MTBA 4 Week Women’s MTB Skills Clinic – Starts 19/09/20
HMBA would like to extend a warm invitation to our female followers to enrol in the rescheduled 4 Week Women's MTB Skills Clinic which is running as part of MTBA's MTB 101 program funded by Sport Australia's Move it AUS grant. Registrations can be completed at this link: https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=8183 @MTBAUST, @SportAUS, #moveitausgrants
Awaba MTB Park – Updated Trail Maps
When work commenced at the Awaba Mountain Bike Park back in 2008 nobody truly considered at that time how big the place would grow to and how significant the popularity and diversity of mountain biking would become. In 2020 the Hunter Mountain Bike Association have realised that some of the ideas that were put in … Continue reading Awaba MTB Park – Updated Trail Maps