larger riding groups. Beechworth's location and natural beauty both from an urban and natural environmental perspective, has unique combination of well appointed mountain bike trails that are in close proximity to the town centre and serviced by excellent food and drink options and accommodation providers. The challenge going forward is to drive the further investment in trails and cycling infrastructure, inviting an increase in mountain bike visitor numbers and creating an exciting destination for the Australian mountain bike community. With many of the new cycling initiatives such as Flame Trees and scope & planning for future trail building being implemented, Beechworth will comfortably grow into a world class mountain bike destination. Closest airport is Albury with Qantas and Virgin both offering several daily services. There are several rental car companies to choose from, to complete your journey. Beechworth Mountain Bike Park Alma Rd, Beechworth Head along Alma rd, approx 2Km from the Havelock rd junction. Once you hit the dirt road, the Mountain Bike car park and trail head is approx 500m on your left. Flame Trees Mountain Bike Trail Near junction of Diffey Rd and the Rail Trail To locate the flame trees trails you can start from the town centre, riding on the rail trail toward Everton. Once you reach Diffey Rd (approx. 5km / 3 miles), the Flame Trees trail is a couple of hundred metres on your left. Terrain: Predominately catering to an intermediate to advanced rider, the park has plenty of flowing singletrack, and technical