Mountain Biking East Gippsland
Summer of Shred 25/26

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Date
Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Course
Mount Taylor Mountain Bike Park
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Now
Entries close
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 7:00 PM AEDT
Scratch cut-off
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 7:00 PM AEDT
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Sun, 19 Oct 2025 7:00 PM AEDT

SUMMER OF SHRED 2025/26

Mount Taylor Mountain Bike Park


Summer of Shred is back for 2025/26!!

Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, Summer of Shred is for everyone - all ages, all experience levels. It’s the perfect way to discover mountain biking in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

Come join us for a bit of fun, it’s only as serious as you want to make it! There’ll be plenty of members around to offer tips, cheer you on, and help you get the most out of the experience.


New Format for this season!

We’re mixing things up again to keep it fresh and exciting. This year, you’ll be able to race at your skill level:

Intermediate/Advanced – Longer, more technical trails for experienced riders and those familiar with the trails

Beginner Series – Shorter, less tricky trails for those still building confidence

Mini Shredders – there is plenty of obstacles to ride at the Skills Park for our youngest riders who aren’t quite ready for the trails! (no cost)


Race Format:

3 races nights across 3 different trails - 1 trail per night

Up to 3 timed runs, must complete a minimum of two for it to count

Your closest time difference is your score - lowest total time across all races wins

Self-shuttle to the trail head

Shred Thursdays Are Back - Join our weekly social rides to get your practice runs in. Can’t make it every week? No worries, just turn up for the race nights!


Series Schedule

Thursday Nights are for practice and social riding!!

Come out and practice the trails at your own pace between race nights.

23rd October – Race Night

Intermediate/Advanced Riders: From top, All Mountain

Beginner Riders: Southern Cross

13th November – Race Night

Intermediate/Advanced Riders: From top, Loosen Up into Time to Drop

Beginner Riders: Bottom of All Mountain

11th December – Christmas breakup

Break for Christmas holidays

5th February – Race Night

Intermediate/Advanced Riders: From top, Flow

Beginner Riders: Tip Run

19th February – Presentation night

Racing starts at 6:00pm at Mt Taylor MTB Park. Race briefing will be held at 5:45pm, please arrive early to get ready and attend the briefing.

On race nights, there will be a free BBQ — perfect for refuelling after your ride or just hanging out with fellow shredders.


Categories

Ages as of end of the calendar year

U/11 Boys & Girls

U/13 Boys & Girls

U/15 Boys & Girls

U/17 Boys & Girls

U/19 Boys & Girls

Senior Men & Women (19 or over)

E-bike Men & Women

Categories only become significant for end of season awards.


Scoring

It doesn’t matter if you’re faster or slower, what counts is how close you can get to your times. The closest time difference between your runs is your score. Over the three races these scores will be accumulated, the lowest score (time difference) wins.


Pricing

Series Entry - $90

Includes a free BBQ on race nights, Christmas break up and presentation night.


Racing Insurance and membership

To enter the series, you must hold a current AusCycling membership with a Race Off Road or All Discipline licence.

If you need to join or upgrade your membership please follow the link below. https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/race-off-road


Equipment

Bike:

Your bike must be in good working order with two working brakes and bar plugs/ends on handlebars.

Gear:

A Full-face helmet (recommended) or half shell helmet that satisfies the current Australian or equivalent international standards

A jersey or shirt covering the elbows, elbow pads recommended

Knees must be covered, knee pads recommended

Full-finger gloves recommended

Fully enclosed shoes

Suggested - Body armour, goggles and neck braces


More Info

Nicole Thompson - Summer of Shred Race Co-Ordinator

Entry prices

Online pricing:

Regular Entry
$90.00

A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).

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