Sport
8 October, 2025
Mounting argument for permanent St Arnaud bike track
After days, of building jumps and tracks, boys like Riley Peacock, Charlie Kirk and Finn Green are disheartened to see their structures ruined overnight.
YOUNG bike enthusiasts in St Arnaud are hoping a new track will stop vandals repeatedly destroying their jumps.
After days, of building jumps and tracks, boys like Riley Peacock, Charlie Kirk and Finn Green are disheartened to see their structures ruined overnight.
“We’ll get there and everything will be wrecked, people have even put logs and sticks down to trip us up,” Finn said.
“It’s not just putting down piles of dirt, we make sure the take off and landing are all right, otherwise it’s dangerous.”
Charlie said that hasn’t been the only disheartening sight.
“We’ve had our shoves and wheelbarrows stolen,” he said.
“It just makes you mad.”
St Arnaud Mountain Bike Club is supporting the youngsters by rallying for an official track, calling on the community and Northern Grampians Shire Council to help make it a reality.
The proposed track at Lord Nelson Park needs about $400,000 in funding with the club committed to exploring grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities to bring the project to life.
A community petition in support of the project has attracted more than 200 signatures.
“The response has been incredible,” president of the St Arnaud Mountain Bike Club Jackie Peacock said as the three youngsters demonstrated their jump skills last week.
“We’ve spoken to families, young people, and older riders and everyone agrees this would be a fantastic addition to our community.
“St Arnaud deserves facilities like this and the support we’ve received shows people are ready for it.”
The petition will be presented to the Northern Grampians Shire Council, demonstrating the groundswell of support and the strong desire from residents to see the project move forward.
“This isn’t just about bike riding,” Ms Peacock said.
“It’s about creating opportunities, supporting local business through tourism, and giving young people more reasons to stay active in their own community.”
The petition online at www.bit.ly/starnaudbiketrack or people can send letters of support as part of their campaign to hello@jpcreative.net.au
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