2022 Alpinestars Schools MTB Series - Round 3 Haunted Hills MTB Park, Hernes Oak, Latrobe Valley

Proudly presented by Gippsland MTB Inc

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED!!!

Startlist and Information Important pre race Information available on AusCycling website - https://www.auscycling.org.au/vic/events/2022-auscycling-schools-mtb-series-vic-round-3-haunted-hills

Location: Haunted Hills MTB Park
Date: Sunday 21 August 2022
Entry fee: $25
Registration and Start Times: Registration will open at 8:00am. The first race will begin at 9:30am, detailed schedule below.

It is going to be a frighteningly fun Round 3 of VICS MTB at Haunted Hills MTB Park in the Latrobe Valley! 1.45hrs east of Melbourne, Haunted Hills is one of Victoria's newest MTB parks and is the jewel in the crown of the Gippsland G7 trail network.

Age Categories and distance:

U9 - approx 3kms (1 x 3km loop)

U11 - approx 6kms (2 x 3km loop)

U13 - approx 7.5kms (2 x 3.7km loop)

U15 - approx 11kms (3 x 3.7km loop)

U17 - approx 15kms (4 x 3.7km loop)

U19 - approx 20kms (5 x 3.7km loop)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 There is no parking within the venue, however you will be permitted to drive to the main entrance as per the Google Map above, and drop off your rider with their bike and gear, and then park your car at the Gippsland Car Club on Bill Schultz Drive, as shown on the map below. There will be signage directing you to the Gippsland Car Club and a shuttle bus to get parents to and from the Event Village.

Pre-Race Ride Afternoon on Saturday 20 August Ridenation Gippsland, Gippsland MTB Inc and AusCycling have a great day of skills sessions and guided rides in the Maryvale Pines Mountain Bike Park. But this is not just for the schools riders, the entire family can bring their bike along and ride some sweet Gippsland trails. Register here > https://www.ridenation.com.au/a/skills/other/vic/warragul/free-mtb-come-and-try-sessions/100001307

Course Maps

Short Course - 3km, 66m climbing (https://www.google.com.au/maps/d/edit?mid=1CBPn9Faahh80PrLBN0EHR0rdeaN6BQE&usp=sharing)

Long Course - 3.7km, 106m climbing (https://www.google.com.au/maps/d/edit?mid=1gmw57CtRog6V0xt6NpB5MxBHlscCiSc&usp=sharing)

Race start time schedule: NOTE times are subject to change depending on racing conditions

Time Category

9:30am Under 9 Boys and Under 9 Girls Novice

10:20am Under 11 Boys and Under 11 Girls Novice

10:40am Under 11 Boys and Under 11 Girls Racing

10:45am Presentations

11:00am U13 Boys and U13 Girls Novice

*11:15am * Under 13 Boys and Under 13 Girls Racing

11:45am U15 Boys Novice

12:40pm U15 Boys Racing

12:45pm Presentations

1:00pm Under 15, Under 17, Under 19 Girls Racing and Novice

1:15pm Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Novice

2:15pm Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Racing

3:30pm Presentations

The event will be supported by the Gippsland MTB Inc. For any Gippsland MTB Inc membership and venue information, or to volunteer to help out on the day please get in touch: info@gippslandmtb.com

For more information on the Alpinestars VIC School Series including Series Guide, visit > https://www.auscycling.org.au/page/mountain-bike-schools-stateterritory-series . Contact melissa.ward@auscycling.org.au for any VIC Schools MTB Series or entry queries.

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