Who we are & what we do
Mountain bike enthusiasts dedicated to expanding Mountain Biking in the Yarra Ranges
We negotiate respectfully with land managers and local authorities
We advocate for responsible trail use, building and maintenance in accordance with IMBA standards
We aim to turn the Yarra Ranges into a world class Mountain Biking destination
Our CommittEe
Andrew Howieson
(President)
2 wheeled fun enthusiast, camera dork and Taco aficionado. Prioritises good times over race results, loves a mid ride tea-break.
Qualified guide and skills coach.
Faster than Brett, provided we aren’t riding for more than 3 minutes.
Yarra Valley resident since 1999.
Paul Larkin
(Vice President)
Been in and around cycling all his life; from pro teams to recreational and community clubs. Hails from NZ and now calls Wesburn home.
Chris Mucha
(Treasurer)
A husband and Dad of 2 kids who lives in Mt Evelyn. Has been around mountain bikes and the race scene since John Tomac days (I was dragged by my parents to races most weekends). After all these years you would think I would be better then I am, but I do it for the love of the bike and flow.
Erin Freame
(Secretary)
Erin has been a long-time servant of YRMTB, keeping us all organised and on track as club Secretary. A Silvan rider from way back, Erin has been in the local MTB community for many years.
Lachie Armstrong
(Social Rides Coordinator)
Plans, coordinates & leads groups rides for our Adult Social Rides program.
Duncan Rose
(Silvan Trail Custodian)
Man on a mission with a brush cutter in his hands.
Laid back. Likes to ride enduro.
Can often be found in Derby (TAS). Looking forward to more Yarra Ranges trail.
Signature awkward placement of backpack in action shots
Also didn't write this blurb.
Andrew Swann
(Warburton Trail Rep)
Been riding since forever.
Built a lot of trail. Ridden a lot of trail.
Very serious selfie taker.
He does smile...sometimes
He didn't write this blurb ;-)
Billy Ladas
(Social Rides)
XC, Enduro, CX, and road enthusiast. Big believer in building community and protecting our natural environment. Relative newcomer to the Silvan trails, but now a convert. My dog Winnie takes up the rest of my time, and she's usually waiting for me at the mandatory post-ride cafe stop.
Steve Ciccolallo
(Social Rides)
I love anything with wheels, from motorbikes to eBikes to mountain and gravel bikes. I'm into all disciplines of off-road riding from Dh to Gravel. A family man and Eastern Suburbs local. Been riding the Yarra Valley close to 20 yrs. My second home is Silvan MTB trails, never gets boring. Favorite tracks are Bottle caps and Lyre Lyre. Feel pretty lucky to live so close to the World Class MTB park taking shape at Warburton and excited to see it continue to evolve.