BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Parks & Leisure Australia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Parks & Leisure Australia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://parksleisure.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Parks & Leisure Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20240406T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20241005T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20250405T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20251004T163000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20260404T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20261003T163000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20251008T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T170813 CREATED:20250630T102141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T225610Z UID:55776-1759917600-1759939200@parksleisure.com.au SUMMARY:Victorian Sustainable Mountain Bike Trails Summit DESCRIPTION:Be part of a\n \n pivotal\n \n moment in the future of mountain biking in Victoria!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join organisers PLA (VicTas)\, Outdoors Victoria\, and Blue Sky Trails for the inaugural Victorian Sustainable Mountain Bike Trails Summit. This landmark event\, supported by AusCycling and Box Hill Institute\, will bring together land managers\, trail advocates\, industry leaders\, and community representatives to shape the future of Victoria’s mountain bike trails. With trails woven through forests\, parks\, and urban landscapes\, mountain biking plays a vital role in Victoria’s outdoor culture. Whether it’s a family getting out on local trails or dedicated MTB riders\, for many\, it’s more than just a sport\, it’s a way of life that fosters connection to nature\, community health\, social inclusion\, and local economic growth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why This Summit MattersVictoria’s trail networks are under growing pressure from increased use and changing environmental and legislative conditions. Now is the time to take a collaborative\, strategic look at how we plan\, manage\, and sustain trails as valuable assets. Whether you’re a land manager\, council officer\, trail builder\, club committee member\, or policy maker\, if mountain biking intersects with your work or lifestyle\, this Summit is your chance to engage deeply and help lead a shift toward a sustainable future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What Will Be HappeningThe summit will focus on: Exploring ways to support existing Victorian MTB trails and ensure their long-term sustainability Strategic and policy considerations shaping the future of the sector Sustainable operating models that support environmental resilience and community engagement Governance and management structures that balance risk\, data\, and public benefit Check out the draft program and speakers below for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:00am - Opening\, welcome and setting the sceneAndrew Knight (Outdoors Victoria)\, David Strickland (Sport and Recreation Victoria) and Aaron Hosking (Box Hill Institute) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:20am - Building Sustainable FoundationsAsh Gray (Blue Sky Trails) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Ash Gray will share key insights from AusCycling’s Victorian Trail Governance and Maintenance Workshops. This session will ground us in the realities facing clubs\, land managers\, and agencies\, and set the foundation for the deeper discussions throughout the day. \n \n \n \n \n \n 10:30am - The Future of MTB Trails in VictoriaDEECA\, Parks Victoria\, ARV\, GORCAPA \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n State agencies share their insights on where things are working\, what challenges they face\, what they’re optimistic about\, and what outcomes they are looking for from the day. Expect conversations on strategies\, resourcing\, risk\, and future planning. Speakers: Ben Howells\, Snr Manager Planning Strategy and Insights\, Parks Victoria\,Richard Wadsworth\, State Recreation and Tourism Coordinator\, DEECA\,Callum Brown\, General Manager Lake Mountain\, ARV\,Taylah Steer\, Trail Coordinator\, GORCAPA \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:00am - Learnings from WA TrailsRod Annear (WA Parks and Wildlife Service) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning from WA Trails\, an exemplar State – further details to follow. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:10am - Peak Body Perspectives - Nick Hannan (AusCycling) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Hannan will reflect on the growing pressures on MTB clubs\, from rising insurance costs to expanding responsibilities. And explore how AusCycling is responding through policy\, support\, and collaboration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 11:30am - Local Government InsightsAlison Breach (Hepburn Shire) + Michael Jowette (Indigo Shire) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Hear directly from councils across Victoria with MTB trails in their communities. We’ll learn what’s driving local trail decisions\, what challenges councils are facing\, and the creative solutions emerging on their trails. Speakers: Alison Breach\, Project Manager\, Djuwang Baring (Creswick Trails) Hepburn Shire CouncilMichael Jowette\, Trails Coordinator\, Indigo Shire Council \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:00pm - Clubs and volunteer heavy liftingSimon Carlile (Lysterfield District Trail Riders) + Kylhn Heath (Surfcoast MTB Club) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Clubs are at the coalface donating volunteer time keeping trails open and maintained. Theyoperate under different operating structures\, and are navigating usage pressures\, multiagency environments\, and volunteer challenges. This session shares case studies and insights from across Victoria. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12:30pm LUNCH \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:00pm - Data-Informed Trail Management and Dirt JumpsCraig Meinicke (Blue Sky Trails) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n How do we get our heads around Dirt Jumps\, and where can data help to inform best practice trail management? We will explore DJ guidelines and how data can inform decisions that balance sustainability\, user demand\, and environmental resilience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:20pm - Future trail techniquesJason Lam (Common Ground Trails) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Severe weather events\, increasing demand\, and new types of users are placing more pressure on how MTB trails perform. This session will share insights into practical approaches to trail designs\, tools\, and techniques that deliver low maintenance robust trails for the future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1:40pm - Funding & Future ModelsMatt Harrington (Warburton Mountain Bike Destination / Yarra Ranges) \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Tourism isn’t the only lever. What options are there to fund trail maintenance? What models should we consider\, and where have these been successful. We’ll hear about emerging and alternative models for funding sustainable trails. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2:00pm - Workshop - How Might We? \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Together we’ll tackle the big questions that arise during the day\, we think\, (but of course don’t yet know!) they could be along the lines of…What are the greatest challenges facing Victorian MTB trails? What would it take to solve them? And what actions can we take now to shift the dial?Should a Vic Trails Working group be formed to represent the MTB trail community? Who should be on it and what should their mandate look like?If the Vic MTB Trails community were to approach State Government\, what should it ask? And how could it be delivered? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3:30pm Wrap up + Close \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who’s InvolvedWe’re bringing together land managers\, trail advocates\, industry leaders\, and community representatives to shape the future of Victoria’s mountain bike trails. Check out some of the confirmed event supporters below. URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/victorian-sustainable-mountain-bike-trails-summit/ LOCATION:Box Hill Institute – Lilydale Lakeside Campus\, 1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale\, VIC\, 3140\, Australia CATEGORIES:VIC/TAS END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR