Top: A fabulous venue for a wonderful MTB de Femme. Pic - Charlie Brown • Left: Our Mount Beauty Swim Club Members had a great meeting last weekend. Pic - Mark Lucy• Right: Rachael Kable will launch her book this week. Pic - Courtesy of Rachael
GRAVITY ENDURO
2017 GRAVITY ENDURO NATIONAL SERIES
By Team Mount Beauty
TIt would be fair to say that Team Mount Beauty would have to be one of the longest standing and most progressive mountain bike clubs in the state. The club has been staging very well run events from as far back as the mid 90’s and pulled of a huge coup with the staging of the Nationals in February 2000, prior to the Olympics in September 2000. This weekend, February 23rd and 24th should be no different.
Round One - Falls Creek
Team Mount Beauty will provide equal cash prize money to both the male and female in the elite categories.
The Team Mount Beauty Gravity Enduro will held on the iconic single track of the Big Hill MTB park. The descents will be a mix of technical trail and fast flowing single track. Entry for the weekend is capped at 300 riders.
Proudly supported by: • All Terrain Cycles, Bright • Blue Dirt Mountain Biking • Yarra Valley Cycles • Settlers Tavern • Snowview Apartments • Falls Creek Resort Management.
We sincerely thank these sponsors for their continued valuable supporting of this event.
he National Gravity Enduro Series acts as the qualifying series for the Enduro World Series. See mention in the article with Ben McIlroy. Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with Falls Creek Resort Management are pleased to present Round One of the 2017 Gravity Enduro National Series. The series is Australia wide with Round Two being held at Stromlo Forest ACT in May. Round Three will be at Balingup WA in June; Round Four will go to Rockhampton in July and the final round will be held on Woodford Island, on the Clarence River in northern NSW in August. The popularity of mountain biking continues to grow. From the great efforts of some Mount Beauty locals in the 90’s - to hosting the Nationals in Feb 2000 - to the point where we have some of the best tracks in the country - both in Mount Beauty and in Falls Creek. The growth and the success means we can continue to host fabulous events.
And, this year two new categories have been added. An e-MTB category for both male and female and a ‘Le Petit Enduro.’ This category is designed for new riders to the gravity enduro format and racing - it is shortened to four stages and will not include the Honeysuckle stage.
Also the U15 category will not include the Honeysuckle stage, to reduce the overall race time as per MTBA recommendations. Riders must be 13 years or older on 31st March 2019 to enter.
Race Stages;
Stage 1 – Mount Beauty top to car park. Stage 2 – Honey Suckle. Stage 3 – Mount Beauty saddle to Cranky Charlie. Stage 4 – Mount Beauty top to 5 ways. Stage 5 –Cattle yards to car park. Stage 6 – TBC.
Round One of the GE National Series will be staged this weekend, beginning with practice sessions from 11am Friday. During the course of the weekend, several of the trails will be closed to general riders although Blue Dirt will have shuttles running on Friday from 11am to 6pm and again on Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Cost is $50 per day or $90 for 2 days. Go to www.bluedirt. com.au to book. On Sunday the trails will be closed to the general public, but will progressively open as the different sections of the event are completed. Pretty Valley Road will also have closures and be subject to delays should anyone be travelling back from the horse yards or Pretty Valley Pondage.
raced tracks and some we haven’t raced before. • Shuttles are provided by TMB only and are included in your entry. NO self-shuttling will be permitted.
Now this Gravity Enduro is a different sort of mountain bike racing to what we know as Downhill or Cross Country. The Gravity Enduro is both. The athletes will start with a warm up ride from Slalom Plaza, out the Bogong High Plains Road, up the Pretty Valley Road and then across to the Trig
• Racers will return to the bottom (the car park area) after stages 1, 5 and 6. •Drinking water will be provided at the bottom of stages 2,3 & 4. Variations of previously
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Accommodation
Alpha Lodge
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Open for Summer. Self-cater accommodation. $65p/p p/n twin/dbl. $47 p/p p/n bunk room. Parallel Street. Ph: 03 5758 3488 or visit: www.alphaskilodge.com.au
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Accommodation from $100 per person B&B in a comfortable lodge. Fully Licensed. Meals available. Falls Creek Road. Ph: 03 5758 3214
Please note: Full-face helmets are mandatory. Protective equipment as per MTBA requirements for Gravity Schedule and Shuttles
Saturday 23.02.2019. Registration open 9am-4pm. Official practice 9am-4pm Shuttles 9am-4pm (2 shuttle rides for U15 and ‘Le Petit enduro’ categories, 4 shuttles for elites and +stage 6 riders, 3 shuttles for other categories). Timing chip collection 3pm-5pm.
Point on the Frying Pan Spur. The aim of the game is to ride each section no faster than the fastest time allowed, and no slower than the slowest time. Then they do the competitive bit, before riding to the start of the next competitive bit without beating or exceeding the times permitted. At the time of going to print, final course had not been set, but they look like taking in High Voltage and Wishing Well, then heading to Flowtown, completing that before heading to Thunderbolt and then to Generator and Vortex before finishing in Slalom Plaza. Sound like a pretty easy day!!
Sunday 24.02.2019. Registration opens 7am. Official race start time 8am-2pm.
Even Location Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mount Beauty
The weekend’s program sort of goes like this. Saturday: 9am to 16:00 is compulsory practice. 10am to 18:30 is rider registration and Info Tent open. 17:00 to 17:30 is rider briefing. From 18:00 on there is a social evening at Last Hoot Restaurant and Bar in Slalom Plaza. Sunday: 8am to 9am Rider Briefing and Timing activation. 8:30am to 1430pm Trails Open GE competition.1500 to 1630 Presentations.
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If you’re into biking and would like to enjoy some good action, be at Falls Creek this weekend. Further detail from 03 5758 1200.
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Apartment style luxury rooms, Pool & Jacuzzi, Sauna & Steam Room. On-site restaurant and bar. Open all year round - available for group bookings and functions. Ph: 03 5732 8000 Wb: www.qtfallscreek.com.au
Peaks Weekend hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 9am until late. Monday 7:15 am – 12noon. Dinner from 6pm.
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Snowski Apartments
Fully self-contained accommodation from $140 /dbl/night. Ph: 03 5758 3391 or visit: www.fallscreekcountryclub.com. au. 7 Bogong High Plains Road.
Shopping
Mountain biking, road cycling, hiking and all other activities, visit the Visitor Information Centre (above the Slalom Street Day Shelter) for maps and info. Open 9am - 5pm weekdays. Ph: 03 5758 1202.
Dining & Bar
Self contained accommodation open all year round with on-site management. Located in the Village Bowl. Ph: 5758 3356, or visit www.snowskiapartments.com.au
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Attunga Lodge
Spacious fully self-contained accommodation open all year round. Bike storage and free wi-fi. On site bar & restaurant - Be Foodstore.
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Shopping Falls Creek
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For all licensed supermarket lines - located in lower level, St Falls West. Open 10am - 5pm daily. Ph: 03 5758 3009.
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Open for Dinner Fri Sat & Sun. Bookings Recommended. Arlberg Street. Ph: 03 5758 32555
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3800.
Child Care
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Accommodation from $150 per room for Dbl; $175 for Queen suites. Licensed Bar. Restaurant open Fri, Sat and Sun. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255
Open for comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Fully licensed. Arlberg Street, Ph: 03 5758 3255.
Easy Eats
Viking Lodge
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Bogong Alpine Village
Cedarwood Apartments
Fully self-contained holiday homes on the banks of Lake Guy surrounded by wonderful gardens and walking trails. 15km from Falls Creek. Ph: 03 5754 1131, or visit: www.bogongvillage.com
Open 9:30am – 2pm Wed to Sun for coffee, drinks and meals. 1 Bogong High Plains Road. Ph: 03 5758 3615
Last Hoot Café
Self-catering accommodation, all rooms with en suites. On site manager and secure bike storage and workshop. Free Wi-Fi. Ph. 03 5758 3247.
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon – Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to five years old and is run by fully qualified educators, eligible for government rebates. Ph: 03 5758 1244 or visit: www.fallscreek.coom.au/childcare
Fully self contained apartment accommodation Schuss Street Ph: 5758 3393.
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Falls Creek Country Club
Fully self-contained apartment accommodation. Schuss Street. Ph: 03 5758 3393
Fully self contained accommodation from $135 /dbl/night. Ph: 5758 3391 or www.fallscreekcountryclub.com.au. Bogong High Plains Road.
Gebi’s Apartments
Fully self-contained comfortable apartments, located at the entrance to Falls Creek. Ph: 1800 45 35 25.
Open daily from 4pm for drinks and meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer Advert this edition.
Dining & Bar
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Frying Pan Inn
Open for coffee, drinks and meals. From 3pm Mon – Fri and from 11am Sat & Sun. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5711 9100
Visitor Information
Open for dining and drinks from 9am 7 days during Easter, then 5 days. In the Village Bowl. Ph: 03 5758 3222. Refer ad this edition.
Last Hoot Café
Falls Creek Child Care is open Mon - Fri and is located in Slalom Plaza next to Stingray. The Centre is open to children aged 12 weeks to 5 years old and is run by fully qualified educators and is eligible for government rebates.Booking is essential. Phone 03 5758 1244 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au/childcare.
The Falls Creek Visitor Information Centre is located above the Day Shelter cnr Slalom St and Bogong High Plains Rd, in the Resort Management Office. Open 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri and 10am – 3pm weekends and public holidays.
Open daily from 4pm for drinks & meals. Slalom Plaza. Ph: 03 5758 3088. Refer ad this edition.
Visitor Information
Upstairs Resort Management Office (above day shelter) Open 9am - 5pm weekdays and 10am - 3pm weekends and public holidays.
No time to be smelling the roses during this weekend’s Gravity Enduro. Pic - Jiri Cech.
Lots of fun in the dust/mud this weekend on Big Hill. Pic - Matt Rousu Photography
of personnel scale re-occurred. and Middle supported spectator dramatically. very gratitude in express opportunities with that gratefulness expected location, 5:15am
Another Ripper Weekend
Well yes, it turned out to be a ripper weekend, but that freezing wet Saturday arvo didn’t help. But, a good dinner and a good night’s sleep meant that Sunday was much better and everyone got right into it.
With lots of volunteers ready, Falls Creek was set to stage the 4th annual MTB de Femme over the weekend. The MTB de Femme has grown from an initial “the guys are riding – but where are the girls? Why don’t we put something on social media and see how we go. If we get 25 it will be a success” That was four years ago and 50 registered and 75 turned up. “Methinks we’re onto something here!”
ANZAC Day Dawn Service: 5:45am6:15am. Service at Eagle Rock - including a Bagpipe recital.. All friends and visitors welcome. For further information please call 03 5758 1202 or visit www.fallscreek. com.au/Events.
Mount Beauty Service
The two day female-specific social weekend focuses on encouraging women of all ages and abilities to develop their skills and confidence on a mountain bike. As mentioned, mountain biking is largely male-dominated in participation and competition - social events such as this are great for building the rate of female participation in the sport.
Anzac Day Services are as follows. The Early Morning Service will take place in Bi-Centennial Park, Lakeside Avenue (beside the shire offices) beginning at 7am. A small informal service with a speaker from the local RSL. All welcome.
On the weekend just over 100 participants took part and – allowing the predicted weather – our organisers praised this figure as a success and the challenging conditions were not enough to dampen spirits of the riders.
The Anzac Day March will come down Hollonds Street, starting from the assembly point in Park Street, near the Police Station at 10:45am, but marchers should be assembled and ready to go at 10:30am. Whilst Hollonds Street will not be closed, traffic movement will be restricted as the marchers come down the street.
Social riding proved to be the most popular aspect with an endless stream of bike shuttles transporting riders to the top of Falls Creek’s mountain bike park trails across both days. Skills clinics and yoga sessions were other popular aspects that added to the amenity of the weekend.
The Commemorative Service will take place at the Cenotaph, beginning at 11am. The Motion of Loyalty will be offered by Councillor Tony Keeble of the Alpine Shire. Prayers will be led by Sister Eileen Reardon of the Catholic Church and the Guest Speaker on the day will be Flight L Richard Cornell ALTC Bandiana..
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Jess Douglas was an ambassador for the event, sharing tips and inspiration to females attending and the Falls Creek Facebook page has a great video well worth watching. Jess also hosted a Q&A panel dinner on the Saturday night with a majority of participants in attendance.
As well as the shuttles, Sunday featured a mass picnic ride to the grounds of the iconic Wallace’s Hut, one of the oldest cattlemen’s huts in the region built in
Diggers marching down Hollonds Street last year, led by Jim Crebbin on his WW1 Motor bike. Pic - Ken Bell.
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1889 and picnic provided by Lisa Logan at Diana Lodge.
Many thanks to the fabulous event team at Falls Creek Resort Management who could not be more pleased with the event and are looking forward to staging its 5th year in 2020. Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped make the event happen. It is this community spirit that puts Falls Creek toward the top of the list for staging great fun and successful events. •
The address for the day will be offered by students from the Mount Beauty Secondary College. Speakers will be school captains, Katerina Trnka and Connor Vickers. At our local service, wreaths will be laid by many community representatives and members of the public are invited to do so if they wish.
FEBRUARY
Further details on the service from Mr Bob Williams, President, Mount Beauty RSL on 5754 1585, or 0427 784 499.
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118. 23rd & 24th Team Mount Beauty Gravity Enduro. Practice Saturday. Racing Sunday. Further details at www.tmb.org.au
Following the service, everyone is invited to the Mount Beauty Senior Citizens Rooms for a BBQ Lunch, refreshments and the traditional activities (read two-up), plus a couple of beers and a few old stories. •
24th Alpine Blue Light Mount Beauty Pool Party. From 2pm at the pool. Lots of fun with the water castle and free sausage sizzle. Further details from: 03 5754 4244
MARCH
Weekly Mount Beauty Park Run. 8am Saturdays. Bicentennial Park, Lakeside Avenue. Ph: 03 5754 1118. 2nd Mount Beauty Monthly Community Market. 9am – 1pm at the top end of Hollonds Street and Kiewa Crescent. For further details or to book a stall, phone Bev: 0419 289 672 or Email: bevbantick@gmail.com.
2nd Trails, Tales and Tucker Guided Walk around historic huts on the high plains followed by a delightful lunch. Start 10:45 at Visitor Centre, Falls Creek. Bookings at Eventbrite.com.au/Trails, Tales and Tucker 2nd & 3rd Dirt Divas by the Fastline Bikademy – an opportunity for girls to get into mountain biking. Visit or book at: tfb.bike/dirt divas
3rd Teddy Bears Picnic – a fun day for kids at Tawonga Park with lots of activities and entertainment. Part of the fund-raising for the David Vigo Youth Music Scholarship. Refer article this edition.
5th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner at Tawonga Hall from 6pm. All Welcome.
7th Monthly Meeting of the Upper Kiewa Valley Community Association. 7:30pm at the Hoppet Meeting Room in the Auditorium beside the Visitor Information Centre. All Welcome. Regular meetings will then be the second Thursday of the month.
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9th Regular Monthly Meeting of the Mount Beauty Diabetes Support Group. 10am Lakeside Community Centre. All Welcome. Ph: 0427 544 824.
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10th Peaks Challenge Falls Creek. 2000 cyclists challenge the 235km ride from Falls Creek, Mount Beauty, Hotham, Omeo, Shannonvale and back to Falls Creek. Some Road Closures will be in place. Refer Notice Elsewhere in this publication. Visit: bicyclenetwork.com.au
Kids Entertainment, Free Meat Raffles, Free Pool and Darts comp!
10th Trails, Tales and Tucker Guided Walk around historic huts on the high plains followed by a delightful lunch. Start 8:45 at Visitor Centre, Falls Creek. Bookings at Eventbrite.com.au/Trails, Tales and Tucker
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10th Mt Bogong Conquestathon – an organised walk up and down Bogong brought to you by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club. From 6:30am at Mountain Creek Picnic Ground. Details from: 0417 014 431
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15th Mount Beauty Men’s Shed Monthly Meeting and BBQ Lunch from 11:30am. Em: secretary@mountbeautymensshed.org.au
15th Regional World’s Longest Lunch at Falls Creek. A beautiful lunch set in the wonderful surroundings of the Bogong High Plains. Further details at www.fallscreek.com.au.
16th The famous Dederang Picnic Races. A fabulous day on the country racing calendar. Gates open 11am. Further details at: https://country.racing.com/calendar/2019-03-16/dederang-cup.
19th Regular monthly meeting of the Mount Beauty Self Help Anxiety Support Group 7pm – 8:30pm at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre. Gold coin donation appreciated.Ph: 03 9830 0533.
All smiles for a successful fourth MTB de Femme last weekend. Pic - Charlie Brown
ALPINE QUEST
Tests the Toughest
TA Life to Remember
ime seems to have flown since Falls Creek hosted the inaugural Alpine Quest Adventure Race over the Australia Day long weekend. Teams of four mountain biked, kayaked and trekked over a 150km course non-stop for up to 36 hours. The weather tested even the toughest of competitors as they endured extreme heat, and then an overnight change brought driving rain and wintery conditions.
The race attracted 29 teams with competitors arriving from across Australia as well as some international destinations. The race format was two stages. A prologue event was held in the Falls Creek village on Friday 25th January, followed by a linear course starting early the following day in which teams had 36 hours to reach the finish line.
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A celebration of Lyn’s Life will take place on Friday the 28th April 2017 in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek for anyone who wishes to attend and pay tribute. Commencing at 12 noon, the afternoon will reflect Lyn’s enormous contribution to Falls Creek. Some wine and a light BBQ will be provided, but we ask that you bring other beverages and also a plate to share. In the case of wet weather, a contingency plan will be in place. Friends are welcome to pass this invite on and it is understood that members of Lyn’s family will be in attendance. • Trade Fair @ Falls Creek
for all members of the hospitality industry to prepare for winter and do some serious saving on product needs for the season.
To be held at the Frying Pan Inn, in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek, the Trade Fair will take place on Tuesday 2nd May from 10am to 5pm and again on Wednesday 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
Victorians Jarad Kohlar, Elizabeth Dornom, Angus Rodwell and Queenslander Dave Schloss finished the prologue stage in 4h 29 minutes in front of Wild Earth Tiger Adventure.
about 50 entrants in the U21’s after a bit of a rough day.
Something of an institution since 1982, the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek is an opportunity
After the trip to New Zealand, Ben then went on to compete at EWS Round Two at Derby, in North Eastern Tasmania. But this time, among the U21 competitors, it all came together for Ben and he finished on top of the podium - and is currently leading the U21 class after the first two rounds. With the next six rounds taking place all round the world, Ben is about to focus on year 12 and the Australian National Enduro Series. • Matt Rousu
Companies invited to exhibit include Bedding Suppliers, Linen, Manchester and Window Furnishing suppliers, Wine and Spirit merchants, Wholesale Food Suppliers, Chemical, Cleaning and Toiletry suppliers and equipment suppliers. Prepare for the season and save money. Visit the Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Further details from: Mb: 0400 350 488. •
The epic 140+ km course had competitors start their journey at 8am on Saturday 26th January from the historic Hinnomunjie Bridge on the Mittta Mitta River and climb up to Mt Wills by bike before trekking over the Bogong High Plains and into Bogong Village before a final mountain bike into Falls Creek Resort with over 5200m of elevation gain.”
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During the hiking leg teams confronted sections of off-road hiking through abandoned walking tracks, along river beds and rough 4wd trails. The sunset was a welcome sight for all teams remaining on course with the temperature becoming more bearable, however the weather dramatically changed through the night and the heat was replaced with unrelenting rain, wind penetrating down to river canyons and requiring teams to make use of their mandatory equipment.
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punishment. “It was a very challenging course, which we have learnt to expect from Adventure Junkie. The course had a bit of everything, but I really enjoyed the journey of the trek” said Dave Schloss.
Thunderbolt cruised in at midday, very pleased to get second place in such a tough race.
In the 50km Explore course, the all-female team, the Atomic Blondes put in a stellar performance in their first adventure race and crossed the finish line at Mt Wills in first position.
Nothing is as satisfying as reaching the finish line together after completing a challenge like the Alpine Quest Adventure Race. Smiles, tears and stories from the teams are testament that this race will be talked about for several years.
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At 9:29am Sunday morning Alpine Avengers crossed the finish line happy to have made it after over 25 hours of
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PS: Thanks to team at Falls Creek for their great assistance and support. PG •
Part of the pleasure of the Alpine Quest is the magnificent scenery which takes your mind off the pain. Pic - Courtesy of Alpine Quest
Steve Killalea from Milestone Chemicals - just one of the many exhibitors that will be as this year’s Trade Fair @ Falls Creek. Pic - Elle Shaw.
Dederang Races
Restaurateur Barry Iddles has come up with an event that will enhance the guest experience at the annual Dederang Country Picnic Race Meeting.
Iddles has borrowed an idea that has been very popular with racegoers at the annual Melbourne Cup Carnival. A Dederang-style Birdcage will accommodate approximately 150 punters dressed to impress. Access will only be permitted to those who pre-
As a result of extreme temperatures experienced last year, the meeting has been moved from its traditional first Saturday in January with this year’s Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Dederang Races taking place on Saturday March 16th.
Amy van de Ven, a member of the Dederang Race Club management committee said: “We’re super excited to be able to offer our race goers a fully cateredfor Marquee with such a fantastic offering. With the change of date to March we understand we are potentially targeting a new market of race goers that are looking for the catered option and it’s working with people like Barry who have an idea and being able to bring it to life, it’s something we are all very excited about.”
Amy added “We will still have all our usual activities such as Fashions on Field, our famous Mad Man’s Mile & the Tug-O- War competition at the end of the day. Then to compliment the day, the Dederang Hotel is having Danny Phegan & the Long Reach Band playing until late.”
Horses from throughout Victoria will compete in a six-race program including the feature event, the Milestone Dederang Cup. On ground food options, apart from
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Coach travel from Falls Creek (depart 9.30 sharp) and Mount Beauty (depart 10.30am sharp from the Falls Creek Coach Depot) to the Dederang Races and return transfers to Mount Beauty and Falls Creek after the final race has taken place.
Getting in the mood for the Birdcage at the Dederang Races are a couple of our favourite girls, Grace FalconerSmith and Amy van de Ven. Pic - Courtesy the Dederang Race Club
NEED A HOLIDAY?
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Last winter your Ed got his ski boots on three times. Not real good you say, especially when he is running a business in a ski resort. End result of all this was that your Ed had better get a holiday right away from the joint.
A quick sit-down with a mate over a quiet ale and passport numbers were locked in and Mastercard was handling the strain. Yep, we’re on our way.
Whoops, now for some accommodation –and a recommendation from a friend who has just returned seemed ideal. Snowlines Lodge in Hakuba was perfect.
Stephen Bryant was originally from Nowra, married a lovely Japanese lady Sarrasa and the couple purchased the lodge about eight years ago.
Secrets of the lodge were: a good coffee machine, fully licensed bar, great Onsen, open fires and friendly staff. Sarrasa also
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(at minimum) ski resorts offering about 100 ski lifts. Just sorting them out was a challenge – but frightfully rewarding. The residential area of Hakuba is at an elevation of about 700 metres (equivalent to the altitude of the Bogong High Plains Road as you enter Bogong Village). The tops of the mountains are in the area of 2300 metres (Mt Bogong is 1986m) with the tallest being around 2930 metres (but this peak did not have lifts). On average the ski area offered around 1000 vertical metres of wonderful skiing. During the time your Ed was there, we did not receive any fresh snow, but the skiing was still great with dry cold snow up the top.
As you walked around the village the Japanese drivers were courteous - slowing down to prevent splashing you as there is snow right throughout the village area.
Dining was fabulous and your Ed can report that in the whole stay, only one night was not Japanese food – it was take-away pizza with a Japanese theme.
Lachy Bowes, proprietor of Central Snowsports has three outlets in Hakuba and Scotty, the Hotham shop manager looked after our visiting skier – very much appreciated – with Central Snowsports providing a drop off and pick up service to many of the lodges.
All up – a fabulous trip and you don’t have to be Einstein to work out where your Ed will be next February. Cheers! •
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We love to brag about locals doing great things, and Rachael Kable is no exception. Born and raised in our valley, Rachael has been doing some big things in the world of mindfulness.
ocal lad Ben McIlroy is an up and coming Enduro mountain bike racer. Over the last two years he has progressed to be the fastest junior rider in Australia winning both the National Series and the National Championships in 2016. On March 26 Ben went and raced his first ever EWS (Enduro World Series) event in Rotorua, New Zealand. Prior to the event Matt Rousu caught up with Ben to chat about the race and his potential future in the mountain bike world.
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I then stared racing the
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just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool. After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all
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Her latest achievement is the release of her first book, also titled ‘The Mindful Kind,’ last Monday. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, pressured, anxious and disconnected, this book will change your life - one mindful step at a time. Rachael’s book is a guide to de-stressing and becoming happier by becoming more mindful in your everyday life.
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MR: Is it excitement or are you nervous?
Ben: Yep, first overseas race, first EWS (Enduro World Series), so it’s going to be pretty exciting.
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Ben: My first national year in 2015. I raced three events, Toowoomba, Adelaide, and Canberra and placed 3rd overall for the series. In 2016 I raced the Bright, Perth and Adelaide National series events winning all three and the U19 series overall. I then went on to win U19 National Champs in Adelaide (with a time that would have knocked Troy Brosnan off the elite podium).
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Ben: I’m probably a bit more nervous than excited. Excited to race overseas, but nervous because it’s such a big event.
MR: Have you heard anything about the tracks over in Rotorua, NZ?
Ben: From what Chris (Panozzo) has said, they’re fast and there aren’t many rocks.
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MR: How did you get into riding?
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After heading to Melbourne to study a Bachelor of Psychological Science and her Graduate Certificate in Coaching and Counselling, Rachael started her very successful podcast, ‘The Mindful Kind,’ in 2016. Within a month, ‘The Mindful Kind’ podcast had reached number seven in the Australian iTunes charts and number 31 in the British iTunes charts, while receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. In December 2018, The Mindful Kind reached a whopping three million downloads and continues to reach new people around the world.
Ben: Pretty much because of my Dad,
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of the races he was doing.
Saturday, 2nd March at 10am. The event is free, and everyone is invited to come along and celebrate the release of ‘The Mindful Kind,’ as well as learning some valuable lessons to help master mindfulness. • SD PS: Mindfulness was a feature of the ABC’s Catalyst show on Tuesday evening and Rachael’s book is being promoted on the ABC. •
MR: How did you end up travelling and racing alongside Chris Panozzo (2 time Elite Gravity Enduro Australian champion)?
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And what’s even better than reading ‘The Mindful Kind?’ Hearing from the author herself and getting your own book signed! With copies now available from Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office, Rachael will be doing a short reading from her book, signing copies and answering any questions you might have in-store on
Ben: I first met Chris at a Victorian Enduro state round at Barjarg, I was still like Under 15s or Under 17s and I knew that he was a fast dude. I wanted to hang out with the fast guys so I wanted to hang out with Chris Panozzo. I remember at Barjarg the shuttles were always a bit delayed, we were hanging out down the bottom for so long that we nearly missed our race runs. When we got to the top, everyone was wondering where we’d been. He was just like “Ah we’ve just been chilling at the bottom.” So that felt pretty cool.
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After that he invited me to travel with him to the next round at Narbethong. During that trip we decided not to race any more of the Vic series. I thought that I wouldn’t really continue racing but then Chris invited me to Toowoomba. That was my first national race and from then on we just became mates and he invited me along to all
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Ben: I’m racing the EWS in New Zealand and in Tasmania but this year I want to finish Year 12 and get out alive, do as much riding as I can and stay fit. It’s probably not the best year to be going into my first EWS because Year 12 takes up such a massive chunk of my time.
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Ben: about it. Becoming a professional mountain biker would be pretty sick but you sort of do have to have another profession once you come out the other side.
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Shrove Tuesday (also known in Commonwealth countries and Ireland as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the day in February or March immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes. In others, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras or some translation thereof, this is a carnival day, and also the last day of ‘fat eating’ or ‘gorging’ before the fasting period of Lent.
Locally Shrove Tuesday will be celebrated on March 5th with dinner at Tawonga Hall from 6pm. Cost: Adults $15. Primary kids $5. Per-school free. •
Teddy Bears Picnic
Under the auspices of Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts, a group joined together with a view to assist school age kids to further their musical aspirations. When Kitty Vigo heard about the group fund-raising to assist these kids she gave a very generous donation, explaining that her late husband David was passionate about encouraging young musicians.
The group then asked Kitty if the scholarship could be named after David and Kitty responded “He would have been thrilled” so the David Vigo Youth Music Scholarship was formed.
The Scholarship relies exclusively on fund raising, no grants and last year in excess of $4000 was raised with four events.
As a result the group were able to award $2300 in scholarship money to three of the applicants. On top of this, folk at the Conservatorium of Music in Albury heard of the scholarship and gave a master class award to each applicant.
The first fund-raiser event to be held in 2019 is the Teddy Bears Picnic on the 3rd March at Tawonga Park – which will be a free entry event. Coordinator Fay Mason said “Everything we’ve done so far has been adult events and it was time to do something that the kids could enjoy”
The committee has been working on making this a very special occasion. There will be a Sunday school picnic atmosphere, three races will be the sack race, the three legged, and the wheel barrow , there will be age group heats and lots of prizes to be given out.
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Add to this a sausage sizzle, fairy floss machine, face painting and live music. So far the line-up is Smoke and Mirrors, Spooky Ukees, Dennis Cartwright, and last year’s winner Tamehana Pahina playing on his new keyboard that he was able to purchase with the prize money.
Karen Ziemnicki will be conducting a Yogi Bears discount shop where there will be lots of Teddy bear items for sale at low prices.
The main event will be the Teddy Bear Grand Parade, many categories on offer and the judges will be Megan Rigoni, Barb Talbot and Ellene Wood. So be sure and bring your favourite Teddy bear along with your picnic.
Future events this year will be a Disco, The Comedy Cup and a Big Quiz night.
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On Sunday 10 March 2019, ‘Peaks Challenge Falls Creek’ will return to the Alpine Region, with 1800 cyclists registered to ride the 235km loop circuit. Commencing at 6:45am, the cyclists will depart Falls Creek, and travel in an anti-clockwise direction via Mount Beauty, Harrietville, Dinner Plain and Omeo. The event will conclude at approximately 8:15pm at Falls Creek. Across the course of the day, there will be changed traffic conditions, including areas of restricted vehicle access, in the following locations:
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Looking forward to seeing young and old at the Teddy Bears Picnic, Sunday 3rd of March from 11am at Tawonga Park. Further details, please Email Fay at: faymariemason@gmail.com •
