About LDTR
The Heart of Victorian MTB.
We are Lysterfield District Trail Riders — a 100% volunteer-run incorporated club dedicated to building trails, growing riders, and advocating for the future of mountain biking at Lysterfield Park.
Who We Are
Built by Riders, for Riders
Lysterfield District Trail Riders (LDTR) is a not-for-profit, incorporated association built by riders, for riders. We exist because a group of passionate mountain bikers believed that Lysterfield Park deserved a community to care for it — and that belief hasn’t changed since the club was first formed around 2009.
Today, we’re a thriving club of volunteers who love riding bikes on the dirt trails at Lysterfield Park — just 40 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. We build and maintain trails, run social rides for all skill levels, host events and races, deliver MTB skills lessons, and actively advocate to Parks Victoria and government stakeholders to invest in the trail network for generations to come.
Lysterfield Park is the busiest urban mountain bike trail network in Australia. It’s a place where riders of all abilities start their journey, build confidence, and discover a love for the sport. We’re proud to steward it.
Our Mission
Making Mountain Biking Accessible to Everyone
LDTR’s mission is to make mountain biking at Lysterfield Park accessible to everyone. We do that through every ride we run, every trail we build, and every conversation we have with land managers and government.
People are our greatest asset. As a volunteer not-for-profit, we’re committed to supporting, connecting and respecting everyone with a stake in mountain biking at Lysterfield — riders, families, businesses, sponsors, land owners, governing bodies, councils, and the broader community.
The Impact We Make
Every Hour Counts
From volunteer hours and fundraising to the thousands of riders we support each year — these numbers tell the story of LDTR’s impact on Lysterfield Park and the broader mountain biking community.
60
k+
Invested into trail improvements since 2019.
15,000
+
Raised through community events.
3,500
+
Volunteer hours last season.
5,748
Riders attended LDTR social rides and lessons last season.
Our Story
Where It All Began
Lysterfield Park has a rich history in Australian mountain biking. The trails that exist today were shaped by the hands of passionate volunteers long before LDTR was formally established. The park famously hosted the mountain bike events at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games — a defining moment that put Lysterfield on the map as one of Australia’s premier MTB destinations.
LDTR was formally incorporated around 2009, giving structure and a collective voice to the volunteers who had been caring for the trails. Since then, the club has grown into a cornerstone of Victoria’s mountain biking community — investing over $60,000 into trail improvements since 2019, hosting thousands of riders across social rides and events each year, and logging more than 3,500 volunteer hours in a single season.
The park sits across the boundaries of three councils — the Shire of Yarra Ranges, City of Casey, and Knox City Council — and within land managed by Parks Victoria. Navigating those relationships takes dedication, but it’s work we’re passionate about, because the trails are worth it.
How We’re Governed
The Committee & Constitution
LDTR is a formally incorporated association operating under a legal constitution and a set of rules that govern how decisions are made and how the club is run. This structure ensures transparency, accountability, and continuity — protecting both the club and its members.
Our constitution outlines the formal rules of the club, including how members join, how the committee is elected, how meetings are held, how finances are managed, and how the club can be amended or dissolved. As an incorporated association in Victoria, LDTR operates in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic).
The club is led by an elected volunteer committee, voted in at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year — typically held in September. The committee includes elected office bearers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) as well as coordinators across key areas including trails, events, social rides, advocacy, skills, and more.
Committee members give their time entirely as volunteers. There are no paid positions at LDTR. Everyone you deal with — from the person organising your ride to the committee member negotiating with Parks Victoria — is doing it because they love the sport and the community.
The AGM is open to all LDTR members and is the key forum where the committee presents a report on the year’s activities and finances, members vote to elect the incoming committee, and members can raise matters and help shape the direction of the club.
If you’re a member, we encourage you to come along and get involved. If you’d like to put your hand up for a committee role, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Affiliations & Partners
We Don’t Ride Alone
LDTR doesn’t operate in isolation. We work in close partnership with the people and organisations who share our vision for great trails and a thriving MTB community.
AusCycling
LDTR is an affiliated club of AusCycling, Australia’s national governing body for cycling. This affiliation gives our members access to race licences, insurance, and national-level representation.
Parks Victoria
As the land manager of Lysterfield Park, Parks Victoria is our primary land holder partner. We work collaboratively with Parks Victoria on trail maintenance, new trail projects, access, and land use planning.
Victorian State Government
We are proud to be supported by the Victorian State Government, which recognises the value of mountain biking as a community sport and outdoor recreation activity.
Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge that LDTR operates on the Country of the Bunurong People and the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that we live, work and play on the lands of the oldest living culture in the world, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Be Part of It
There’s a place for you at LDTR.
Whether you’re a rider, a builder, a business, or someone who just wants to give back — we’re always looking for volunteers, members, sponsors, and anyone who cares about keeping Lysterfield rolling.