Mountain bike riding
Put education ahead of politics
SCHOOL principals say governments must put children’s futures ahead of politics to secure a $24-million boost to Colac and district school funding.
Cat unsurprised by Simpkin success
THE success of former Colac footballer Joffy Simpkin at his new AFL club Hawthorn is no surprise to former Geelong teammate Joel Selwood.
Forrest Festival growing in popularity
FORREST Festival organiser Norm Douglas says this year’s mountain bike event has already proven more popular with riders.
Mountain bike rider on world stage
COLAC’S Ryan De La Rue has continued to prove himself among the world’s best mountain bike riders at an international festival.
Cyclist wins second world title
FORREST’S Jessica Douglas says she had new motivation to win her second World 24-Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championship.
Champion rider prepares to tackle world bid
FORREST mountain bike rider Jessica Douglas has come out of retirement to defend her world championship title in Italy.
Cycling marathon best yet
ORGANISERS have hailed this year’s Forrest Six-Hour mountain bike marathon as “the best one yet”.
Rider apprehensive ahead of six-hour race
COLAC’S Leanne Allan says she is apprehensive about the first lap of tomorrow’s Forrest Six-Hour mountain bike race.
Field of 400 in six-hour bike race
MORE than 400 riders will hit the Otways this weekend for Forrest Mountain Bike and Cycling Club’s annual showcase race.
Consecutive wins in Kona Odyssey
MOUNTAIN bike endurance rider Peta Mullens has edged out hometown hero Jessica Douglas to win Forrest’s Kona Odyssey for the second consecutive year.