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2025 VDHS Round 1 – Mt Taylor
Victorian Downhill Series
ROUND 1- Mt Taylor MTB
October 4/5, 2025
Mountain Biking East Gippsland will be hosting Round 1 of the Victorian Downhill Series (VDHS) at Mt Taylor on the weekend of 4/5 October 2024.
This year marks a huge milestone, 20 years of the Victorian Downhill Series, and Mt Taylor is proud to be part of the celebration. With its fast lines, technical descents, and supportive local crew, Mt Taylor promises a round full of excitement and good vibes. Whether you’re chasing podiums or just soaking up the stoke, this race is more than just a run down the hill, it’s a tribute to two decades of grit, progression, and community. Let’s make this one count. Bring your speed, bring your mates, and let’s send it for the 20th anniversary of VDHS.
From the club’s perspective, this event presents a valuable opportunity to generate much-needed funds, which will directly support our ability to reinvest in meaningful projects and developments across the community. Ensuring the smooth and successful running of the event is a crucial step in driving the club forward and strengthening our impact both on and off the trails.
Here is all the important information and also some ways in which you can help out:
VDHS Round 1 @ Mt Taylor
Date: 4th/5th November 2024
REGISTER HERE
Race schedule
Please note this is subject to change so please monitor our socials for up to date information.
Saturday
8am – 2pm: Rego open – please remember to bring your helmet and photo ID to rego
8am-9am: Track Walk
Practice: These times are provisional, please monitor socials and listen out for announcements as these times may vary depending on track conditions and rider numbers
9am – 1pm: B group practice
1pm – 4pm: A group practice
(A group is Elite, Expert and U19, all other categories are B group)
Sunday
8am -9am: Rego open
8am-10.45am: Open practice – please note, you must complete a compulsory practice run on Sunday to be able to race.
11.00 approx: Racing Starts
Presentation for all categories will be held at the end of racing.
Track Closure
Mt Taylor DH will be closed from Thursday 2nd October – Sunday 5th October for the event. In the weekdays before the event the volunteers will be out refreshing, repairing and bunting the trail for the race, please stay off the trail and allow us to complete this work safely. Lower All Mountain will be closed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Oct). All other trails will remain open to any riders across the weekend.
Road Closure
Lookout Rd and Milkies Run will be closed to vehicle access for the weekend of the 4th/5th October.
Shuttles
Riders will be shuttled to the start of the DH track for this event. Once we have the finer details, we will let you know.
Food and Beverage
On Saturday and Sunday of the event the Club will be running a canteen, see menu link below. El Cappuccino will also be onsite covering everyone for coffee. There is no water onsite however the Club canteen will have plenty of cold water bottles for sale if you want to pack light for the day.
Parking
Parking for the weekend will be fairly tight. As such please try and carpool if you are coming out to the event. There will be no camping onsite over the weekend to maximise parking availability. Overflow parking may be needed on nearby Milkies Run but please under no circumstances park on Bullumwaal Rd!
Camping
Due to limited space for car parking and event village, camping will not be permitted on site on race weekend. There is plenty of affordable accommodation available in Bairnsdale, Paynesville, Eagle Point, Metung, Lakes Entrance and surrounds. For accommodation and other activities available in the area please visit: www.visiteastgippsland.com.au
Team Tents
There is limited space on site for team tents. Email Melissa to book a site and include the size of area required in email: secretary@mtbeg.com.au
Site Set Up
Mt Taylor will start to look like an event site from Friday the 3rd of October. If you are heading out, please follow instructions and do not impede the setup of infrastructure for the event.
Site Plan:
VOLUNTEERING:
We’d love your help to make this event a success! There are a number of volunteer shifts to fill across the weekend — from Shuttle Drivers and Track Marshalls to Parking Attendants and General Helpers, it’s going to be a busy few days.
To make things easier, we’ve split most roles into half-day shifts so everyone can pitch in and still enjoy the event. If you’re keen and available, feel free to sign up for more than one shift, every bit of help makes a difference.
Please click the link below to register as a volunteer. We truly appreciate your support and would love to have you on board for this one!
These little videos from Auscycling will give you a little insight to what it’s like to volunteer at these events as a general volunteer or track marshall.
Further information about specific roles will be distributed to all volunteers who sign up prior to the event.
If you have any questions or require any help in signing up to volunteer, please contact Melissa at secretary@mtbeg.com.au
This event is proudly supported by the East Gippsland Shire Council.
