Mt Buller set to host the Victorian Downhill Series over the Australia Day weekend

The Victorian Downhill Series will hit Mt Buller on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January for two days of downhill action on Mt Buller's famed trail, International. 

Hosted by Bike Buller and the Mansfield Mt Buller Cycling Club, the Victorian Downhill Series (VDHS) is a five race series dedicated to showcasing Victoria’s premiere downhill mountain bike riders and putting them to the test on some of the Australia’s toughest downhill trails. The event is supported by the Victorian Downhill Series (VDHS) committee and the competition will see in excess of 200 riders compete in 2016.

Round three of the series will take place at Mt Buller on the acclaimed International track, which is easily the resort’s most difficult and a long-time favourite of riders. The track is over two kilometres in length and sees riders descend a total elevation of over 250 metres. The challenging downhill course contains numerous rock gardens, timber man-made features, wall rides, step downs and even a road gap, which promised to give spectators plenty of adrenaline-filled action over the weekend.

Practice will take place on Saturday 23 January and the morning of Sunday 24 January, with racing commencing late Sunday morning which will see riders make a single run to place their fastest time down the course. 

Event Schedule

Friday, 22 January: Course available for on-foot inspection only (no riding available)

Saturday, 23 January:

0800 – 1600     Registration Open

0800 – 1000     Course available for on foot inspection

1000 – 1430     Official course practise (ALL GROUPS)

1430 – 1530     Official course practise (NO PRO GROUP)

1530 – 1630     Official course practise (PRO GROUP ONLY)

Sunday, 24 January:

0800 – 0900     Registration Open. (Entries after 0900 will not be accepted)

0800 – 1100     Official Course Practice (ALL GROUPS)

1115                   Rider Briefing at event central (All riders MUST attend)

1130                   Racing Begins

Presentations will be held at the conclusion of the Elite Men’s final.

Director of Marketing, Amber Gardner said the Victorian Downhill Series will be a thrilling event for both riders and spectators. “This year’s VDHS is going to be amazing, with a huge field of riders expected to compete in one of the most challenging, technical trails in the country, here in our backyard at Mt Buller. It’s also a great opportunity for spectators to come and watch the incredible riders tackle the course, enjoy a beer or two and celebrate Australia Day all in one massive weekend!”

For more information on the Victorian Downhill Series and to enter, visit www.vdhs.com.au.  

Media contact:

Kate Monahan

Media & Marketing Officer

Mt Buller & Mt Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board

T: 03 5777 6077

M: 0411 330 383

E: kate.monahan@mtbuller.com.au