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July 24, 2019

New club jerseys available to order now!

After receiving some requests for long-sleeve jerseys we’ve reopened the Club Store with Champion Systems again for a couple of weeks until June 16th. You can order via this link: https://aucustom.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?BCGJUN19 And to find out more about the product options

June 3, 2019

Victorian Mountain Bike Championship Series Round 3 2018

Where- Beechworth Mountain Bike Park (cnr Greenwattle and Alma road) When- Saturday October 27th Enter online here or on the day A BBQ will be run by the Beechworth Chain Gang and Coffee will be supplied be Blynzz and Bridge Road Brewers Parking

October 16, 2018

Beechworth Gaol Break Gravel Ride – Sunday 4 November 2018

All the details here

October 11, 2018

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Careful out there folks - more trees down. Our tea

Careful out there folks - more trees down. Our team of volunteers will likely be out and about tidying up soon. But in the meantime good practice for looking ahead (photo of Need Pizza).

Trees have been cleared off Green Loop, Snakes and

Trees have been cleared off Green Loop, Snakes and Secret this morning. Keep an eye out gor others, we can only get to them when you report them.

WE HAVE A NEW DATE! Fingers crossed we can congreg

WE HAVE A NEW DATE! Fingers crossed we can congregate at the temple of mud for our rescheduled Cyclocross De Beechworth, now to be held on Sunday August 15. @bridgeroadbrewers have also rescheduled the Tour De Beechworth for Saturday 14th, so we can once again look forward to a plentiful weekend of cycling in beautiful Beechworth 🤞😎

Entries via link on our website. With thanks to our co-hosts @bighillevents and @auscyclingaus , and our sponsors Bridge Road Brewers, @explorebeechworth and @caravanparkbeechworth

Trees down on Creekside Return! Take care out ther

Trees down on Creekside Return! Take care out there untill our Trail Manicurists can get out there, which should be today.

Caution - with all this rain please be mindful tha

Caution - with all this rain please be mindful that trees may be down across trails.

BCG are aware of a tree down across Secret Track at the Beechworth MTB Park - our trail maintenance crews will get out to clear as soon as possible.

We are sad to announce that the Cyclocross de Beec

We are sad to announce that the Cyclocross de Beechworth AusCycling - Victoria VIC CX Series Round 3 has been postponed due to the current lockdown.

A new date will be announced soon and communications to all registered participants will come from AusCycling shortly.

As disappointing as this is, we understand the situation and hope everyone stays safe and enjoys some time riding with their families or their plus 1 over the next 5 days.

@explorebeechworth @bridgeroadbrewers @auscyclingaus

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER FOR A BIG WEEKEND OF CYCLING!

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER FOR A BIG WEEKEND OF CYCLING! Entries close this Wednesday 14th for our Cyclocross De Beechworth which will be held at Lake Sambell Caravan Park next Sunday 18th July. Don't miss the chance to race on the awesome lakeside course, which should be spectacularly slippery after the predicted rain this week! Link in bio for CX entries and more event details! For those looking to make a big weekend of it, you can make it a ripper double with Bridge Road Brewers' Tour De Beechworth on Saturday 17th. There are multiple options for road & gravel loops around the beautiful Beechworth countryside, check out @bridgeroadbrewers links for entry details. With thanks to our co-hosts @bighillevents @auscyclingaus & sponsors @bridgeroadbrewers @explorebeechworth @caravanparkbeechworth

One of our awesome club juniors created this poste

One of our awesome club juniors created this poster for the Cyclocross de Beechworth. She is keen to participate in the race as well as support her parents as they crank out laps on the unique track at the Lake Sambell Caravan Park. This event is suited for both families and individuals and is sure to be as much fun for the spectators as it will be for participants. Proceeds from the race will go to supporting the Junior Ride Program. Don't miss it! Check out our website news page (link in bio) for entry info 👌😎 With thanks to our co-hosts @bighillevents @auscyclingvictoria & sponsors @bridgeroadbrewers @explorebeechworth @caravanparkbeechworth

The BCG team are incredibly excited to introduce t

The BCG team are incredibly excited to introduce the Granite Girls Mountain Bike Program!

The Granite Girls program aims to inspire more women to mountain bike more often and enjoy the physical, social and mental health benefits of being in nature with like-minded women.

It includes free monthly professional mountain bike coaching sessions with local experts from @thefastlinebikademy for beginner to intermediate riders as well as regular social rides guided by local volunteer instructors.

The ultimate goal of the Granite Girls Program is to instil a lifelong love of mountain biking amongst the women of Beechworth. If you are interested in participating in the coaching sessions and social rides, please register via the links on our website: https://beechworthchaingang.com.au/granite-girls

This program has been made possible by #ChangeOurGame funding through the Victoria Government, matched by the generous support of @shinglebackoffroad , with additional funding from @explorebeechworth (Indigo Shire Council).

Numbers will be limited in our first incarnation of the program, so get in quick if you’d like to/ can participate! #mtbwomen #thisgirlcan #embracethegranite #ridehighcountry

Calling all CX legends, both old & new! If you’r

Calling all CX legends, both old & new! If you’re thinking of entering the Beechworth round of the Victorian Cyclo-cross series on July 18, please don’t wait! We need to ensure this excellent event can go ahead! The entry link can be found via our Facebook event or on the news page of our website! 😎 This event is co-hosted with @bighillevents & @auscyclingvictoria and sponsored by Indigo Shire (@explorebeechworth ), @caravanparkbeechworth and @bridgeroadbrewers 😎 #beechworth #cyclocross #viccxseries

Cyclocross help needed! The Beechworth Chain Gang

Cyclocross help needed!
The Beechworth Chain Gang in conjunction with Bridge Road Brewers and AusCycling will be hosting a round of the Victorian Cyclo-cross (CX) Series at Lake Sambell Caravan Park on Sunday 18th July.

This is a significant fundraising event for the BCG and we are looking for some volunteers to help with:

- marshalling
- registration
- running the kids race
You shouldn’t be required for more than three hours and would love to have you hang around for the festivities or even better…. race! If you are interested, please let me know of your preference for the morning shift (from 9am-12pm) or the early afternoon shift (from 12-3pm). We will also be setting the course on the Friday if anyone is available to help out. This will mostly be pushing in stakes and running out bunting.

Anyone that participated in the previous editions of this event either as a rider or a spectator will tell you it was a lot of fun. So if you are feeling fit and up for a ride, sign up to race. Even if you don’t have a CX bike, you can ride any bike (including mountain bikes and gravel bikes) in the open section which there were a few last time around. Or, if your legs are weary from the @bridgeroadbrewers Tour de Beechworth ride the previous day or you just want to hang out and watch some racing, come along and support our local riders.

If you can help please DM us or check out the website to get in touch 👌😎

The Victorian Cyclocross (CX) series is coming to

The Victorian Cyclocross (CX) series is coming to Beechworth once again. Don't miss the spectacle of racing beside beautiful Lake Sambell, whichever side of the tape you choose to be on!

Sunday 18 July at Lake Sambell Caravan Park. Entry link can be found via our Facebook event or news page on our website 👌

We’re co-hosting with @bighillevents & @auscyclingvictoria

Sponsored by Indigo Shire ( @explorebeechworth ), @caravanparkbeechworth and @bridgeroadbrewers #beechworth #cyclocross #slipnslide

The Beechworth MTB Park Committee of Management AG

The Beechworth MTB Park Committee of Management AGM will take place next Monday June 7th at 7:30pm at Bridge Road Brewery. The role of Committees of Management are to “manage, improve, maintain and control” Crown land reserves that have been set aside for the benefit of the people of Victoria.

We are asking for 3 people to make up the new committee, as the current members have been on the CoM for many years and would like to step aside. Please get in touch if interested in being involved & we’ll forward your details to the current COM committee members: president.bcg@gmail.com

If you're interested in learning some MTB skills B

If you're interested in learning some MTB skills BCG is trialling adult and teen programs on Saturdays during May and June. Details are on the BCG website at https://beechworthchaingang.com.au/youth-and-adult-ride-programs-may-june-2021/ . Please share if you know someone who would be keen.

Great initiative from @mtbdirect , don’t forget

Great initiative from @mtbdirect , don’t forget to nominate BCG with your order https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/dollars-for-dirt #dollarsfordirt

The Beechworth Chain Gang

PO Box 249, Beechworth, Victoria 3747

President: Lynn Frerichs ~ presidentbcg@gmail.com
Secretary: Huw Brokensha ~ secretarybcg@gmail.com
Treasurer: Maria Kraus ~ treasurerbcg@gmail.com
Trails Coordinator: Mik Ritchie ~ trailsbcg@gmail.com

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Photography by Scott Hartvigsen Photography and our club members, website by redsally studio