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The Pines Vinduro 2025

Come on down to 'The Pines' Vinduro

Come on down and make the sign up tent look busy

28-29 March 2026

First event of 2026 we are back to the same venue as 2024 & 2025 on the banks of Lake Eildon.

The Ride

The Tolmie Beards and their minions have been hard at work putting together another event in their backyard

'The Pines' is a short drive past Goughs Bay which is approx 20 minutes passed Mansfield

There will be one loop approximately 40 km in length for Sundays ride with approx half a loop for the Saturday ride

Saturday ride will kick off at 12.00 midday - Saturday course closes at 3pm

On Sunday riders will depart from 9am three per minute

Your start number will reflect what minute after 9.00 you will take off, please be on time

Course will close at 3pm on Sunday.

In line with The Beards philosophy of if a jobs hard to do, its not worth doing, the ride will be very similar to last years event but in reverse direction.

Bikes and riders

All bikes must be pre 88 or recognised flow on models

All entrants must have a current road licence

All motorcycles must be registered, either full, CPS (red plate) or recreation

All motorcycles must be adequately silenced, have a mirror, electric horn and working head, brake & tail lights (as per minimum Rec reg requirements)


The Venue

The Delatite Arm Reserve, also known as "The Pines", is located on the shores of picturesque Lake Eildon. The area is well known for its incredible trail riding. It's about a three hour drive from Melbourne.

The event will start and finish at Taylors Camping Ground.

The parc ferme, entry booth, scrutineering and medical base will all be here.

Camping is also available at the venue. It's basic, with toilets but no showers or other running water. BYO everything.

There's access to Lake Eildon, and some of the most stunning views to be found in Victoria.

Camping is free at this event.

Catering

  • A food van (The Horseless Cart) will be on-site at Taylors Camping Ground on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Bring cash as EFT may not be available

Food and coffee will be available as per below (times are approximate):

  • Saturday: Midday – 8.30pm
  • Sunday 7.30am 'til early afternoon.
Info to come on what foods will be available will be confirmed later either here or on the Facebook group

  • VERi will be offering a free BBQ on the Friday night,
To help with catering please indicate on the entry form if you wish to attend and if you will be bringing a friend or partner

Getting there

Melbourne to Taylors Camping Ground

Mansfield to Taylors Camping Ground


Nearby services

The nearest township is at Goughs Bay, about 13 km away. There is a caravan park and a general store and not much else. The caravan park has powered and unpowered sites, cabins and a café for anyone who prefers a bit more comfort. The caravan park can be contacted on 5777 3572.

Mansfield is approximately 20 km from Goughs Bay.

Entry

The $15 MV levy doesn't need to be paid for holders of a current MA/MV competition or recreation licence

Online pre entry open now.

  • $ 100.00 entry fee (includes MA Trail Pass)
  • Non-member fee - $20
  • Pre entries close midnight Sunday 22nd March
  • Entry on the day/days most welcome, please note a late entry fee applies - $20
  • Annual membership $50
See you there!

The entry form page can sometimes have a strange habit of showing the bottom of the next page.

If your screen appears blank then simply scroll to the top to find the next batch of questions.

Also once all done scroll to the top and you should see a message that you have completed the form.

A copy of your questions will be emailed to you shortly after, if you don't receive it try checking your junk/spam folder

Questions regarding the year of your bike is purely for our demographic info, there are no actual classes at these events

Pre entries close midnight Sunday 22nd March

Entry on the day/days most welcome, please note a late entry fee applies - $20