2025 was a big year for mountain bikers with the Warburton Bike Park opening on Saturday 19 July.
Over the opening weekend a total of 1100 excited riders gathered at the Wesburn Park trailhead to try the first 30 kilometres of mainly entry-level trails.
Yarra Ranges O’Shannassy Ward councillor Jim Child said it was a tremendous feat to have finally opened the trails.
“After years of planning and development, we’re thrilled to have opened the first 30km of the Warburton Bike Park network, and to be delivering this incredible asset for our community,” Cr Child said.
Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers president Andrew Howieson said the opening was an incredibly important moment in his life.
“The genesis of this project dates back to pre-2010, so to be there on opening day and to be a part of that was probably one of the highlights of my life to date,” Mr Howieson said.
The trails, built by contractors World Trail, were praised by riders both experienced and beginner.
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