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2022 Alpinestars Schools MTB Series - Victoria - Round 1 Dromana

Proudly presented by Red Hill Riders Mountain Bike Club

Location: Dromana Secondary College
Date: 19 June 2022
Entry fee: $25
Registration and Start Times: Registration will open at 8:30am. The first race will begin at 9:30am, detailed schedule below.

Round one of VICS MTB will be run on the grounds of the Dromana Secondary College. The 3.2km course will take riders through a combination of paved pathways between the school buildings, through parkland and around the sports oval. A second shorter course will be provided for the younger categories. Parking is available on site via Harrisons Road, with a short walk from there to registration. Riders are expected to race on a roadworthy bike, we will have two bike mechanics on hand performing bike checks.

Riders can choose to enter one of two categories in their chosen age category:

Novice category is suitable for a rider who is new to MTB racing, or has limited experience racing before.

Racing category is suitable for a rider who is experienced and raced at either Club, State or National levels.

Parking Entry to the event is via the Harrisons Rd entrance to the school, there is a small carpark inside the school grounds and also plenty of roadside parking just outside the gate.

Pre-Race Ride Afternoon (Come and try) will be held on Wednesday 8th June at 4:15-5:15pm, where Dromana College Cycling Academy students will chaperone riders around the race course and providing some tips and tricks for new riders. RSVP Darren.Doye@education.vic.gov.au if attending and we will meet at the Harrisons Rd Carpark Entrance of the school at 4:15pm.

Dromana Race Course Maps

Short Course (u9 & U11) - 700m, Elevation gain - 7m Long Course (U13 to U19) - 3.2km, Elevation gain - 42m (U13 to U19)

Race start time schedule (FINAL):

9:30am: 13 Boys and 13 Girls Novice divisions.
9:40am: Under 9 Boys and Under 9 Girls, Race & Novice divisions.
10:00am: Under 11 Boys and Under 11 Girls, Race & Novice divisions.
10:10am: U13 Boys and Under 13 Girls Race divisions.
10:40am: Under 15 Boys Novice division

Presentations for Under 9 - Under 13 races

11:30am: Under 15 Boys Race
12:20pm: Under 15, Under 17, Under 19 Girls, Race & Novice divisions.
1:00pm: Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Novice division.
2:00pm: Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Race division

Presentations for Under 15 - Under 19 races

The event will be supported by the Red Hill Riders MTB Club. For any Red Hill Rider club, venue information, or to volunteer to help out on the day please contact: secretary@redhillriders.com.au

Contact melissa.ward@auscycling.org.au for any Alpinestars Schools MTB Series - Victoria entry queries. The 2022 Alpinestars Schools MTB Series Guide which contains important information including race distances and series results, is available on the AusCycling website: click here

Melissa Ward P 03 9099 0641 E melissa.ward@auscycling.org.au
W www.auscycling.org.au