West Australian Mountain Bike Association (WAMBA) is the state representative body for the West Australian mountain bike community.

A volunteer organisation, WAMBA works collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify, develop and sustain mountain bike experiences in Western Australia.

And also acts as a resource for clubs looking for help on trail advocacy and grants, and co-ordinates the racing calendar.

Event Calendar

  • Home

Closing Date Extended for WA Mountain Bike Guidelines

Details
Published: 22 September 2015
Last Updated: 22 September 2015

Public Consultation Period Extended to 30th September 

WA MTB Management Guidelines

The Department of Parks and Wildlife have announced that the public consultation period for comment on the Western Australian Mountain Bike Management Guidelines will now close 5pm on Wednesday 30th September 2015.

Mountain Biking is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in WA, and this document will provide the framework required to support both the mountain bike community and land managers in developing high quality new trails to meet this significant demand.

The primary aim of the WA Mountain Bike Management Guidelines is to provide a well-defined framework to support the local mountain bike community and land managers develop trails that:

  • are of high quality
  • meet the requirements of riders of all abilities
  • are sustainable, providing long term enjoyment for users with minimal maintenance cost
  • are graded according to an internationally recognised system
  • able to provide for a range of MTB disciplines and skill levels
  • facilitate rapid upgrades and additions to existing networks
  • minimise impact to the natural environment in which they are located

Download the Western Australian Mountain Bike Management Guidelines consultation draft at http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/connect/mountain-bike-guidelines-draft

Interested organisations and individuals are invited to comment through the survey at http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/connect/mountain-bike-guidelines-draft 

State Government Funding for Mountain Biking

Details
Published: 06 September 2015
Last Updated: 06 September 2015
State Govt Funding for WA Mountain Biking   

 

 State Govt Funding for WA Mountain Biking

 

WAMBA Welcomes Government's Funding to Implement WA Mountain Bike Strategy

  • $450,000 over 3 years to implement the Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy
  • Employment of newly created Mountain Bike Project Manager role
  • Development of Implementation Steering Group

Today the Minister for Sport and Recreation, the Honourable Mia Davies, announced a $450,000 funding agreement with WestCycle for the implementation of the Western Australian Mountain Bike Strategy, which was launched in June. This will enable WestCycle and WAMBA to significantly progress mountain biking across the State with a focus on increased participation, tourism and marketing, which will ultimately lead to more trails on the ground. 

WAMBA said the State Government funding will support the continued growth of mountain biking in Western Australia.

"This is a result of a strong partnership between the mountain bike community and government stakeholders. WAMBA is now just one of many groups in the state who see the value that mountain biking brings to the wider community, and we are excited to be a key stakeholder in the WA Mountain Bike Strategy Implementation Steering Group, WAMBA President, Louise Wallace said."

WAMBA has also been a key stakeholder in the recruitment of a full time Mountain Bike Project Manager, who will drive the implementation of the strategy. A Steering Group will be formed to oversee the plan in the coming weeks, which will include representatives from WAMBA, WestCycle, Department of Sport and Recreation, Department of Parks and Wildlife, and Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA). 

We are extremely grateful for the support the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Mia Davies MLA and the Department of Sport and Recreation consistently provide to mountain biking. 

And on another note, WA mountain biking has been represented on the world stage this weekend, with three athletes - Sam Hill (downhill), Jordan Prochyra (downhill) and Reece Tucknott (cross country), competing in the UCI world championships in Andorra. 

Photos: Left - Louise Wallace (WAMBA President), Jodie Stembridge (Westcycle Interim Mountain Bike Manager), Matt Fulton (Westcycle CEO), Sarah Smith (Westcycle outgoing Mountain Bike Development Officer) with Mia Davis MLA

Right - Mia Davis MLA talks with Louise Wallace and Nerys Eddy (female junior downhill). 

2015 WA Downhill State Champs

Details
Published: 31 August 2015
Last Updated: 06 September 2015

Congratulations to all the winners!!

2015 WA Downhill State Champs

  • Elite Male - Carl Pickersgill
  • Elite Women - Catherine Bonnet
  • Expert Male - Tim Ledger
  • Veteran Male - Nathan Symonds
  • Master Male - Chris Deeks
  • Sport Male - Marcus Haddon
  • Single Crown - Jimmy Pritchard
  • U19 - Jake Marshall
  • U17 - Declan O'Connor
  • U15 - Logan Wakeling
  • U13 - Gus Kyme

Head to the Results page (located under "State Series") for the full results.

Photographer: Kathy Carruthers

Passionate About Mountain Biking and Looking for a Change of Career?

Details
Published: 21 August 2015
Last Updated: 21 August 2015

Four New Job Roles Open for Application at Westcycle

Western Australia Mountain Bike Strategy  Karri Cup, WA Start of the Trek50 Duo | Photographer: Jon Lloyd 
 Trail fairies working on Luvin Shovels, Kalamunda  WOW cover photo
  • Passionate about mountain biking and looking for a change of career? 
  • Do you have a strong understanding of the local WA mountain bike industry?
  • Put wheel to dirt on trails here, interstate and overseas?
  • Got the marketing &/ or commercial skills and experience to help WAMBA and Westcycle progress and promote key initiatives from the Western Australia Mountain Bike Strategy?

Here’s your opportunity to have a positive influence on the mountain biking industry in WA!

WAMBA has been working hard with the Department of Sport and Recreation and WestCycle in the last few years to secure two new paid mountain bike positions. Thanks to these important partnerships, these roles represent a significant injection of funding into the advancement of mountain biking in Western Australia within the next 12 months.

  • Mountain Bike Operations Manager
  • Mountain Bike Project Manager

Not only that . . . . . . . if you’ve been involved in high performance within mountain biking, or any other discipline/ sport, and want to be a part of defining the Western Australian High Performance plan and pathway for cycling, there’s a job waiting for you as well!

  • High Performance Manager

All the details can be found on the Westcycle website: http://www.westcycle.org.au/vacancies

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 04 September 2015.

MTBA Junior Development Camp 2015

Details
Published: 20 August 2015
Last Updated: 20 August 2015

Developing our future mountain bikers

Junior Development Camp Pemberton

Registrations for the MTBA Junior Development Camp being held on 6th - 9th October at Pemberton Mountain Bike Park are now open -https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/ERegister.aspx?E=2671

This camp is not aimed at beginner or top elite riders, but U15 and U17 juniors who already ride/ race and want to improve their skills and knowledge of mountain biking (U19 riders will also be considered). The focus is on all types of riding, as past years have seen both XC and DH riders attend.

This is a great program from Mountain Bike Australia - MTBA to help grassroots junior development in WA.

More information can be found by downloading this document - Pemberton Junior Development Camp

For enquiries, email Rock and Roll Mountain Biking - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Page 9 of 26

Go to top