The NEMTB Summer Series returns, with the first race on Monday 9 February at SportUNE MTB Trails.
The format will be the same as last year. Summer Series races at SportUNE are all about XC laps along a modified Kermit loop.
Summer Series races held at Kookaburra Crest will provide riders the option of either the standard lap based XC race OR to do timed gravity descents, aiming for their fastest descent.
The Summer Series is free for all current NEMTB Members and TAS riders. So, providing you are an NEMTB club member registered through your AusCycling license, just turn up on Monday, get your plate and join the start lineup.
For non-members, please refer to the registration instructions on the 2026 Summer Series event page.
The series will run from Monday 9 February until Monday 30 March. First race will be held at SportUNE MTB Trails.
All of the details including start times, race route, categories and registration links, located on the 2026 Summer Series page.
The 2026 Gravity Funduro will be held over two weekends and use both Robbers Run (Saturday 28 February) and Fat Tyre Farm (Saturday 28 March).
This is an all ages gravity race. Ride up to the top, untimed with the crew, then pick one of two tracks at any one time to start your descent. It’s about some social riding, railing berms and racing all in one day.
Plate collection will be from 1.30pm to 2pm, with the race planned to start from 2pm. If you have already been racing at the Summer Series or hold a 4 week trial then you are set to go. Riders that have not registered for the Summer Series or that are not NEMTB club members are required to register.
More details and the registration link can be found on 2026 Gravity Funduro event page.
The area harvested remains open to the public. Note that none of the original MTB tracks (Snakes 'n Ladders, Angry Eyes, Wibble Wobble, Santorini, etc.) in this area not expected to be intact following this clearing operation.
FCNSW plan to undertake cleanup and rehabilitation works once conditions are dry enough to allow heavy equipment onsite. However, ongoing wet weather and the August 2025 Snow Day have delayed this work, now expected to be completed by Autumn 2026.
Trails on the eastern side of Donald Creek remain open and are a great option for a ride.
Trails on the eastern side Donald Creek are easily accessible from the Pine Forest Road carpark.
For updated information on the rehabilitation project and current status, please refer to https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/operations/about-our-harvesting-operations/armidale-state-forest-rehabilitation-project.