PLAN YOUR TRIP
Mountain Bike Safety
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or hitting the trails
for the first time, safety is at the heart of everything
we do at Lake Mountain. Before you head out, take a
moment to familiarise yourself with our safety guidelines.
Friday Trail
Checks
Our trail crew complete trail checks every Friday to ensure all trails are safe before the weekend riders sweep through. Current trail conditions are regularly updated on each Activity page.
Not only do our ‘trail fairies’ just ride the trail, they stop to move large rocks, sticks, branches and chainsaw trees that have fallen. If you notice a tree has fallen, please report the location to us, so we can clear it as soon as possible. We work hard to maintain our trails to mitigate accidents from occurring.
Safety
Equipments
Mandatory Equipments
- Australian Standard approved helmet
- In-closed footwear
Recommended Equipments
- Eye wear
- Gloves
- Elbow protection
- Knee protection
- Full-face helmet
Useful to Bring
- Snake bandage
- Snacks
- Adequate water
- MTB Multi Tool
- Trail map
- Mobile phone (in case of an accident, call 000)
Pre-Ride Checklist
Clean and lubricate your chain
Check your tire pressure
Bolt check
Test the wheels are spinning straight
Ensure the handle bars are secure and inline
Test front and rear brakes are working
If riding an e-bike, check if the battery is fully charged
Minimum Bike
Requirements
Front and rear working disc brakes
Front suspension (Dual suspension is highly recommended for the Cascades trail)
Look After
Yourself And
Others
The main aim for everyone is to mountain bike and have fun. When mountain biking, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are inherent risks in all mountain bike recreational activities. Common sense, protective equipment and personal awareness can reduce risk. These risks include weather, visibility, surfaces as well as natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, machinery and other equipment.