Green Jobs Corps project well under way at Clarence MTB Park

Dirt Art is well underway on a Green Jobs Corps project developing a fresh 2km singletrack loop at Clarence MTB Park in Tasmania. The project involves teaching trail building and conservation knowledge to a group of youths on a Newstart allowance. The trail itself will be a flowing, gentle climb up a mossy gully, followed by a fast, flow-down descent back into the main park area. The up route of the trail will also provide a much-needed link to the summit of the Meehan Range. Pictures will be posted up soon...

DIrt Art continues relationship with Mountain Bike Australia

After a successful National Series season providing Technical Director services Dirt Art continues our involvement with MTBA in a consultancy capacity. Dirt Art is currently re-writing the National rules and regulations for the agency, and overseeing the bid process for the coming season.

Triabunna Pump/Jump Track

Battling some wet, cold and frosty days the team recently wrapped up another jump/pump park in Triabunna recently. The design was for a beginner to intermediate facility that could be utilised as a fun, flowing jump facility that doubled as a pump track loop. The completed park can be jumped or pumped with lines for beginner or those looking for more air time. All going well the park should be open by the end of June.

Coastal jump trails- the Dirt Art team enjoys a week in sunny Bicheno

After over two years in the development phase it was smiles all round as the team set off up the coast to sunny Bicheno. This project was a set of beginner to intermediate jump trails nestled in amongst the local eucalypts. The challenge was to introduce a flowing set of trails while not disturbing the surrounding native flora- and I think the results speak for themselves...This is one of the best looking facilities we've built, and the views out over Tasmania's east coast beaches don't go astray either. The park was launched recently, and proved a massive hit with the locals. The facility includes a stage two trail network development, so watch this space.

Hobart gets a pump track...

3 days in May and Hobart City gets a new pocket pump track. With a footprint of just 10x20m this was always going to be a challenge, but at Dirt Art we live for a challenge. The finished product provides numerous line and direction change options in a tight little track with a good flow. Due to its size the course is not the easiest pump track you'll ride, but persist and you'll be rewarded. It is possible to jump right around the track for those with the skills!

Wellington Super-D entries now open. Don't miss out!

With close to 1000m of vertical descending through pristine Wellington Park and into the nationally renowned Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park, this event is shaping up to be one of the biggest in Tasmanian Mountain Bike race history. With mass-start groups of up to 50 and possible top speeds of over 60km/h the racing will be truly fast and furious. The course includes some uphill and flat sections, providing a level playing field to decide the best all-round mountain bike rider. Entry forms and entry details can be accessed by sending an email to events@dirtart.com.au

Don't delay as entries are strictly limited!

Dirt Art launches events company with a bang- announcing the Wellington Super-D race

Dirt Art has released an events management arm with two major events planned for 2010. The first of which is the much-anticipated Wellington Super D race. A mass start gravity race that will suit riders of all persuasions. Nearly 1000m of vertical descent and a $5000 prize pool will see entries fill fast. Email events@dirtart.com.au to join the mailing list- you will be notified of the entry procedure very soon...

Stay tuned for event numero two- a marathon XC race with some amazing singletrack mixed with great scenery. More details very soon.

Glenorchy Round 1 Nationals- done and dusted

Round One of the Jayco MTBA National Mountain Bike Series has now been run and won. Dirt Art presented a selection of race tracks that once again raised the bar in elite mountain bike competition, once again locking Glenorchy in as a rider and crowd favorite on the national circuit.

Dirt Art team members rode strong with John Darcey winning the elite enduro and Dirt Art director Simon French finishing strong in 13th in the elite mens DH. Josh Mcdonald also rode solidly to a top 30 finish into 27th in the elite DH.

Dirt Art once again served up a well-organised racing venue with exciting racing across all categories and classes.

Dirt Art to sponsor Round 1 MTBA National Series

Dirt Art is once again stepping up to support local mountain biking by signing on as a sponsor of Round One of the MTBA National Series at Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park. Dirt Art will be prepping the venue and making some exciting new course changes prior to the December 12-13 race weekend. With new racing formats and the change of series structure the event is set to be the biggest yet.

Prime new singletrack at Clarence Bike Park

Dirt Art and local volunteer trail builders have been busy of late building numerous new singletrack sections onto the already popular Clarence Mountain Bike Park cross-country trail. The initally short trail is now far longer and offers a huge variety of terrain including a nast new climb to test even the toughest of legs. The trail is now race-ready for the upcoming state series race with lap elite lap times now over 15 minutes at full pace.

Head to the park soon to check it out!