Trail Etiquette

Flow for Everyone.

Lysterfield’s trails are shared by riders of all abilities, along with walkers and local wildlife. A little courtesy and awareness keeps the trails safe and enjoyable for everyone. Before we ride, we need to acknowledge that the trails at Lysterfield are used by a lot of riders and we need to be able to share.

Bike Types

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Trail Access & Bike Types

Lysterfield’s trails are purpose-built for mountain biking and are only suitable for standard mountain bikes and Class 1 electric mountain bikes (pedal-assist only).

Motorised bikes — including throttle-assisted e-bikes and petrol-powered bikes — are not permitted on these trails.

This helps protect the trail surface, improves rider safety, and ensures continued access for the mountain biking community.

One way Trails

Lysterfield’s MTB trails are now one-way only, so we shouldn’t have to worry about riders coming from the other direction, but please keep a watchful eye out for riders, wildlife, and walkers.

Let faster riders pass

If a rider catches up to you, there is a good chance they’re faster than you. Please be courteous and pull over to the side when it’s safe so they can get past. (Don’t panic! There is no need to jump of the track in a hurry!)·

Call your pass

If you catch up to a rider, announce that you are there and ask them if you can get past when it’s safe. I know it’s a mouthful, but it’s nicer than just yelling “RIDER!” and less likely to panic a novice.

Pull off the trail

If you’re pulling over for a rest or a chat, try to do so in a clear area and pull your bike all the way off the track so other riders can get past. This applies on firetrails too. Blocking trails is a no-no

Look out for wildlife

As well as other riders, we also have wildlife-a-plenty to look out for. If you see an animal on the track, slow down or stop to let them get out of the way and let any riders behind you know why you’re stopping so they don’t fly past. If you think an animal is injured, call the injured wildlife hotline on 03 8400 7300

Don’t change the trail

Don’t make new lines around obstacles. Whether it is a puddle or a bumpy line, we don’t modify the trails. (there is a lot to consider when changing a trail, please leave it to the trail crew)

Take in, take out

Never leave rubbish out on the trails. Wrappers, bottles, goo packs, masks etc. are frequently found on the trails. Don’t add to the problem, take your rubbish out with you every time.

Ride with respect

Have a blast, keep grinning, and never get angry with a rider that doesn’t know trail etiquette

Trail Build & Maintenance
Our dig days are where the magic happens. Grab a shovel, meet the crew and help build and maintain the trails we all love to ride.
Learn more: Trail Build & Maintenance

Trail Maintenance

18 Apr 2026 – 9:00am

LDTR Trail Maintenance (Hug)

Trail Build

25 Apr 2026 – 9:00am

LDTR Preparation for Sunday Aneurysm

Trail Build

26 Apr 2026 – 9:00am

LDTR machine build Aneurysm

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