NICA Try-It-Out Day – Falls Creek
5 January 2025
There are no trials, no bench - everyone plays!
They are running a Try-It-Out day at Falls Creek.
Each session will be hosted by ride leaders, and last approximately 90 minutes, during which you will get to experience a taste of what NICA has to offer - from a beginner-friendly cross-country course, to a skills challenge, a checkpoint scavenger hunt, and other fun engaging activities.
The only prerequisite is to be able to ride a bike. And don't worry of you don't have one - they will have a limited quantity of bikes (and helmets) that you can book when registering. Check for availability when registering.
Registrations are now open and it's free to participate. Sign up to their "Stay Informed" news on the website to be among the first to know when you can register.
Victorian Championship Mountain Bike Series – Round 5 and 6
18-19 January 2025
This is one of the best venues for cross country riding in Victoria and the racing here never disappoints.
Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park is 50km of world-class gravity trails, high in the rooftop of Victorian Alpine National Park. Designed and built by World Trail, Falls Creek's Park showcases gravity and flow in beautiful alpine terrain.
The trails have been built with the rider in mind. Accessible to the newest of bikers and enticing to the most experienced, all trails start in finish in the resort. Easy cruiser, fun flowing descent or all-mountain bash, we've got it and it's all at the doorstep of a ride-in, ride-out village.
This is truly mountain biking for all riders. Plus it's worth 1.5 x championship points.
Victorian Enduro Tour – Falls Creek
8-9 February 2025
Taking place across the best venues in the heart of Australia's premier riding zones the Victorian Enduro Tour offers racers the opportunity to challenge themselves on some of the best riding in the Country.
A Gravity Enduro race is conducted around a set course that includes uphills and downhills (like any ride really), but in a Gravity Enduro you are only timed over the designated downhill segments, you can ride at your own pace to the top of the next segment and then race downhill again. These time-out segments allow you to wait for your mates and compare stories and then ride on together in a friendly, social scene until its time to drop the hammer and race downhill again.
The descents vary in technicality but if there are technical sections there is often an easier B-Line so riders of all abilities can get down fine. Junior riders often tackle a reduced course to take out some of the distance and technicality for less experienced riders (in line with Aus Cycling Guidelines).
So if you have not done a gravity enduro before then check out the Victorian Enduro Tour events and join the evolution.
https://www.fallscreek.com.au/listing/victorian-enduro-tour-falls-creek-falls-creek/
Falls Creek Victorian Interschools MTB Competition
14 February 2025
This XCO - cross country Olympic event format race is suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. There will be a shorter course for juniors and a longer more challenging course for older riders. Featuring on-road, off-road and the flowing single track Falls Creek is famous for. Students will loop the course multiple times and the fastest overall time wins.
This event format is intentionally designed to introduce kids to a variety of mountain bike terrain. Winners will take home medallions and earn points for their schools. All entrants will be covered under MTBA insurance and receive a snack lunch. The event features professional-level timing and will have first aid support.
FEASTIVAL Falls Creek
28 February - 2 March 2025
Attendees of the event with be given the opportunity to attend a range of events over the three-days which feature music, art, comedy, wellness, food and beverage.
FEASTIVAL will take place around the Falls Creek Village. The Feast de resistance is a ticketed music festival on the Saturday afternoon, featuring a host of Australian artists: from the internationally renowned to the locally grown.
This will be surrounded by a variety of ticketed events throughout the village, including a comedy night, art-exhibitions and workshops, charity walk, wellness sessions, and a makers market, showcasing the wares and products of the amazing creators of the North-East.
https://www.fallscreek.com.au/listing/feastival-falls-creek-falls-creek-2/
Peaks Challenge
9 march 2025
A never-ending journey in the pursuit of up.
Set across three of the Victorian High Country's most famous climbs, you'll tackle the ascents of Tawonga Gap, Mount Hotham and finally 'The Beast' that is the back of Falls Creek.
Only those who cross the finish line within the 13-hour deadline earn the right to proudly call themselves Peaks Challenge finishers and claim the coveted finisher's jersey. Do you have what it takes?
You're not in this alone. Bicycle Network will have your back with comprehensive on-route support and Team Bicycle Network's wave leaders to get you across the finish line in your goal time.
This is the ride that has become a legend. This is Peaks.
https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/rides-and-events/peaks-challenge/
The Long Lunch
14 march 2025
Experience a gourmet menu accompanied by matched regional wines and beers while you soak in the stunning surrounds of the Victorian High Country.
A complimentary shuttle bus will take guests from Falls Creek out to the drop-off point, where a short walk will welcome you to the iconic and historical Wallace's Hut. Nestled amongst the snow gums, it will surely be a magical setting for your feast with friends.
Please note, when considering table arrangements, this year there will be a maximum of 10 people per table. Seating plans can be requested through the Humanitix website when purchasing tickets.
Tickets will go on sale mid-January.
https://www.fallscreek.com.au/listing/the-long-lunch-falls-creek/
MTB de femme Falls Creek
22-24 march 2025
For anyone new to mountain biking, wanting to learn some new skills, or just hang out with a group of like-minded women, this event is for you.
Think skills sessions, coffee, food, pilates, shuttles, films and much more.
Full event details will be provided shortly.
https://allridemtb.com.au/events/
Alpine Challenge
12-13 april 2025
The 100 mile (160 kilometre) course takes in six major climbs with 7,600 metres of ascent and descent. Conquer Victoria's major peaks; including Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham, Mt McKay, Spion Kopje, Mt Nelse and Victoria's highest mountain, Mt Bogong, plus five river crossings.
Challenge yourself with the 100 kilometer course and over 4,000 meters of ascent and descent or the 60 kilometer course with 2,000 meters of ascent and descent.
For those undertaking the 42 kilometer run you will have only 900 meters of ascent - a great introduction to the Alpine Challenge, and for those starting out, they have three fully marked short courses of 10/16/25km.
Enter early this year as on-mountain accommodation will be limited.
https://www.runningwild.net.au/alpine-runs/alpine-challenge.html
Kangaroo hoppet
23 August 2025
This unique event, is a great opportunity for everyone from beginners to Olympians to step into their skis and celebrate cross country skiing in Australia.
The 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, a member of the prestigious Worldloppet and Ski Classics series, is the signature race of the event. It attracts both elite skiers from Australia and overseas, and passionate cross country skiers who enjoy the sense of achievement that comes from completing Australia's premier cross country ski race.
For those who don't feel up to the challenge of the longer distance, there's the 21km Australian Birkebeiner and 7km Joey Hoppet that allows everyone to be part of an international ski event in a safe and fun environment.
Spectators can enjoy the awesome atmosphere in the Falls Creek Nordic Bowl and cheer all the participants along at the start and finish lines.
