A mountain biker pinning a technical rock garden in a misty Tasmanian forest.

Hardline Mud-fests & Creswick Gold: The July 7 Trail Wrap

July 7, 2026

Saalfelden might have the mud, but Tasmania just had the flood.

The wild terrain of Maydena Bike Park for Red Bull Hardline was always going to be a gamble in winter, and this week the weather gods won. With the finals getting canned due to a proper monsoon, the seeding results from yesterday are the ones that count. Massive props to the trail crew who worked overtime trying to keep the big lines rideable.

Queensland State DH: Smithfield is Prepping

If you're already dreaming of warmer dirt, the Queensland Downhill State Championships are locked in for August 13-16 at the iconic Smithfield MTB Park in Cairns. Designs for the tripling of the trail network are locked in, so expect some fresh technical chutes to be taped off for the big dance.

Goldfields Hero Dirt: Creswick is Firing

Back in Victoria, if you're not riding the Djuwang Baring network in Creswick this weekend, you're missing out on literal gold. The tacky clay is at its absolute prime right now. The new hip jumps are running fast and the gold-rush singletrack is the definition of winter hero dirt.

Dial Your Rig for the Tacky Stuff

Tacky dirt is fun, but it's also hard on the hands and the hardware. Don't let your rig suffer from the winter grind.

Control: Get proper leverage for those high-speed Creswick berms with our WAKE Alloy Handlebars.
Grip: Don't let wet hands ruin your run. Swap to our Bucklos Lock-On Grips for zero-slip confidence.
Traction: Stay glued to your rig through the rock gardens with ENLEE Enduro Flat Pedals.
Hardware: Swap those rusty steel bolts for our RISK Titanium-Plated Stem Bolts to keep your front end tight.