Fergusson Valley Mountain Bike Club directory

The Ferguson Valley Mountain Bike Club (FVMTBC) is the principal mountain biking organisation serving the greater Bunbury and Ferguson Valley region in Western Australia’s South West. Based in the scenic Ferguson Valley, approximately 20–30 minutes east of Bunbury, the club has played a leading role in developing mountain biking culture, advocacy, events, junior participation, and trail stewardship across the region for more than a decade. It is one of the key grassroots mountain bike clubs in regional Western Australia and has become a focal point for riders from Bunbury, Collie, Dardanup, Donnybrook, Busselton, Margaret River and the wider South West.

The club is commonly known by the abbreviation SWMTBC (South West Mountain Bike Club) in its branding and social media presence, reflecting its broader regional role beyond the Ferguson Valley itself. Despite the name, the club’s activities extend well beyond a single riding location, with organised events and rides taking place throughout the South West, including the Ferguson Valley, Wellington National Park, Collie, Nannup, and occasionally other regional trail centres.

Origins and Purpose

FVMTBC was established to promote mountain biking in the South West of Western Australia, provide organised riding opportunities, support trail advocacy, and create a welcoming riding community for all skill levels. The club caters to everyone from complete beginners and recreational riders through to experienced racers competing at state level in cross-country (XCO), marathon, gravity, and enduro disciplines. The club actively encourages family participation and junior development, helping young riders progress into competitive mountain biking pathways.

At its core, the club focuses on:

Promoting safe and sustainable mountain biking
Organising social and competitive events
Supporting junior rider development
Advocating for trail access and trail improvements
Maintaining a strong local riding community in the South West region of WA.
Geographic Focus and Home Trails

Although named after the Ferguson Valley, the club’s riding footprint spans much of the South West mountain biking landscape. Historically, the club has maintained strong links to the Mt Lennard trail network in the Ferguson Valley, one of Western Australia’s earliest purpose-built mountain bike trail systems. Mt Lennard remains the symbolic heart of the club and has long served as a venue for races, social rides and skills development. The network is known for flowing singletrack, granite outcrops, forested descents and varied terrain suitable for riders ranging from beginners to advanced technical riders.

In recent years, club activities have expanded significantly into the rapidly developing trail systems around Wellington National Park and Collie, including the Wambenger Trails, where the club has hosted and supported state-level events and marathon races. The club has also been consulted on trail upgrades and refurbishment projects in the Mt Lennard area, reflecting its role as a recognised stakeholder in local mountain biking infrastructure.

Events and Racing

FVMTBC runs a busy annual calendar of events combining racing, skills development and social riding. Club activities typically include:

Cross-country (XCO) racing
Enduro events
Social group rides
Epic marathon-style rides
Junior racing and participation events
Skills progression opportunities
Shuttle-assisted gravity days in suitable locations.

The club has become particularly well known for hosting South West Epic Social Rides, endurance-style rides offering multiple distance options for riders of varying ability. These rides frequently use trails around Collie and Wellington Dam and are designed to be inclusive while showcasing the region’s expanding trail network.

FVMTBC has also played an organisational role in major competitive events, including rounds of the South32 Wambenger Cup, a state-level cross-country racing series held around Wellington Dam and Collie that attracts riders from across Western Australia. Participation in these events demonstrates the club’s importance within the broader WA mountain biking ecosystem.

Community and Club Culture

One of the club’s defining characteristics is its strong community orientation. FVMTBC positions itself as an inclusive club where riders of all abilities are welcome. Social rides are a major part of the calendar, and club messaging consistently emphasises participation, mentorship and enjoyment rather than pure competition. The club supports recreational riders while also nurturing talented juniors and elite racers.

The club has developed a reputation for strong junior participation, with youth riders regularly appearing in state-level competition and representing the club in regional and WA events. Social media and race participation records indicate a healthy pipeline of younger riders progressing through the sport.

Advocacy and Trail Stewardship

Beyond events, FVMTBC has an important advocacy role in the region. Government and trail-development agencies have engaged the club during planning and refurbishment works, particularly at Mt Lennard. During trail refurbishment projects, club input has reportedly focused on preserving the original ride character and technical feel of trails while improving sustainability and durability. This highlights the club’s standing as a respected voice in South West mountain biking.

Membership and Contact

The club welcomes riders of all ages and abilities, from first-time mountain bikers through to experienced racers. Membership is typically managed through the club’s website and integrates with Australian cycling governance and event systems where required. Club communications occur primarily through its website, Facebook page, Instagram and event registration platforms.

Mailing Address: PO Box 935, Bunbury, WA 6231
Principal Address: 44 Fuller Street, East Bunbury, WA 6230.