Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club Monthly Meeting
28 th July 2022
Location: Mouse Proof Brewery
Attendees: David Warner (president) Waide (VP) Samantha Spooner (Secretary) Justin (Socials) Mick
Kelly (Trail Maintenance) Matt (Treasury) Casey and Aiden Dallas, Mark Burke.
Apologies: Tony White (Grants Officer)
Declared open: 6.55pm
Presidents Report – David Warner
Most of the grants have come through. Tony has worked really hard on that.
We have been able to do some decent work to Dirty Granny, which is almost completed and getting
into the works on Canyonero and between those have done the upgrades to Frenzy – these were
done mostly using the profits from last years race.
I have met with council in regards to the master plan – The council will be coming for a Trail walk to
work out the environmentally sensitive areas, once this is done we work between the design phase,
this will most likely be within the next 6 month – year to go to tender.
We will be getting input/suggestions through the next few meetings to then take to council.
60k of Trail network – Middle of frenzy that was disrupted by the fire road should be on the top of
the list to get done using a part of the Grant money – potentially for a full realignment for smoother
running.
Treasury Report – Dave and Matt
We currently have 90k in our account for the club, predominantly for Grants. 15-20k is spendable
cash which will be utilised for the awning off the shipping container in the middle of the park to
create a bit of a hub there – we are still waiting on quotes for that.
Tony is doing amazing work to get that funding coming in.
We have another grant (Gambling grant- for flood repairs, hopefully into Dan-o-mite) to submit the
annual reports for – we have had to go back to redo about 4years worth of BAS so once that’s
finalised that can be approved.
Trail Maintenance Report – Mick Kelly
We are needing to organise better transport in and out of Jubilee Park – which we will try to
organise a maintenance day/meeting after the downhill so organise the logistics. Potentially looking
into getting a more efficient spraying system.
Looking into the vegetation and timing to start spraying etc. probably aiming for spring to start that
part.
There has been some good work on top shelf and hyperlink and fries.
From council there has been mention of a part of the new 30ks of trails being built to then have
them do bi-annually maintenance. We will look into getting an idea of the scope of work they plan to
do to then hopefully be more specific in the details, eg. Measurements for brush cutting etc.
We are hoping to organise some maintenance specific days with some volunteers. Once what
council says they are doing gets done we can look into getting people in to help build etc. encourage
the kids to get involved.
Hoping to get some new blood/community involvement for the trail maintenance days.
Once canyonero is done there should be more incentive to get more done – needing to get stuck
into the bottom trails. Maybe just focus on one or two trail at a time.
Wanting to get on top of everything prior to Summer.
Looking into days like brush cut and beers and bringing back club fun days, probably on a Friday
afternoon. We will look into better ways to get people/equipment in and out on those days.
SEQ Downhill
Race run is Frenzy-Hot Rod-Frenzy. Currently 130 riders booked in which is less than last year,
potentially a sign of the two-day event costing more for accommodation, shuttles etc. there is also
another race the same day.
Car parking update
Really great support from the Withcott hotel, who own a lot of the land around them. Council came
back needing another event permit for the camping etc. full management plan in place, Withcott
hotel have paid for traffic plan, we are paying for toilets etc. Camping is free as a bit of a trial run this
year. The Withcott Hotel paid for the traffic management plan and in return we are doing the
presentation at the pub.
Pick up point is from there with Registration being at the top of the hill.
Bunting is all done as well as the parking plan/rego and camping is on the website.
We have Matt from Frenzy Shuttles his son Baden and Rob driving the shuttles as well as we have
the 3 BMS shuttles for Sunday. St Marys Toowoomba has loaned us two buses and racks which we
will give back in ways of coaching/guides to be organised at a later date.
We are currently able to run 120-150 riders per hour on the day.
We are needing more volunteers for Marshalling, especially on Sunday.
There is a coffee and food van organised for Sunday, and we will be organising a BBQ for Saturday.
Hopefully we will be able to raise more money for Ellie.
There will be photography on Sunday but not currently on Saturday.
First aid is organised for both days. Mark will be around with the pilarus for riders etc.
6.30am – 8.00am shuttling up to Harvey – every second trip back down to Amos the buses will swing
by the carpark to collect spectators to take to Amos Road.
We will be running a Museum piece in the event village from Johnny Sprockets.
General other notes
The next club meeting will be the 25 th of August – the last Thursday of every month.
We are still needing another couple people to fill some roles in the TMBC committee – Events/Trail
Maintenance and Socials.
Casey has mentioned he is keen for Trail Maintenance.
We will touch base again after the SEQ Downhill in regards to Fox on Rocks – the park is booked for
it however potentially talking about turning it into a female club event. Between now and then
having a few more club fun days creating a more family friendly environment, mums riding with
sons, dads/daughters etc. using the timing equipment.
Looking into getting a calendar events section would be great up on the website including
maintenance days, club events etc.
Extra Note from Waide (VP): Thank you to President Dave for the effort and work he has done to
date with this event.
Meeting Closed: 7.59pm