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About

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED AND NO ON THE DAY ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED - PLEASE DO NOT ASK

• 21st/22nd October 2023
  
• Location: Barjarg
  
• Host Club: Albury-Wodonga MTB club
• Camping available (details below)
  
• $160
  

Contact: vdhsenquiries@gmail.com

Race Schedule

Friday: 3pm - 6pm - Track walk - shuttles available

Saturday: 8am-9am - Track walk - no shuttles available 8am - 2pm - Rego open (remember your photo ID) 9am - 12.30pm - B group practice (black number plates) 12.30 - 4pm - A group practice (blue number plates - U19, Elite and Expert) 4pm - Track closed

Sunday: 8am-9am Rego Open (for those who didn't register on Saturday) 8am - 10.45am - Open Practice - please ensure you complete your compulsory practice run otherwise you will not be able to race 11am - Racing starts

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Event Specific Info

Location:

The track is on Steinhauf Track (off Sandy Creek Road) in Barjarg.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/XL16RsQMhcKCgVwFA

Please drive slowly on all dirt roads and respect the neighbouring properties.

Please note this is a private property so the track is not accessible to the public outside of organised events.

Wait List:

There is a capacity constraint on our events which may mean you are advised you are waitlisted at entry.

Waitlisted basically means you are waiting to see if a spot becomes available.

If a spot becomes available, you will receive an automated email notifying you of your changed status. If not, you will receive a full refund.

If you no longer want to be on the waiting list, you can remove yourself by scratching yourself and receive a full refund.

Other Info:
Camping:	The owners of Barjarg have kindly offered space for camping at a donation of $5 per person (cash only). These are available at rego and must be purchased by Saturday afternoon.
	Please respect their property and act accordingly by ensuring you tidy up after yourselves and be mindful of other campers. A designated quiet area will clearly marked, please keep noise to a minimum in this area.
	Fires are only permitted in marked areas.
	Please place all rubbish in the bins provided or take home with you.
Dogs:	As this is private property, we request dogs are not brought with you.
Other Information:	The Horseless Cart will be onsite offering a tasty selection of hot food - unfortunately, there are only available until 2pm on Saturday but will be back on Sunday morning. You will need to bring your own food for Saturday night if you are camping.
WATER	There is no water facilities onsite, please bring your own.

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Volunteers:

The VDHS is run solely by volunteers and more volunteers are needed to run the race on the day – examples include but are not limited to marshalling and driving.

If you are able to spare a couple of hours or longer, please let us know when you register on Entry Boss and someone will be in touch.

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Series Dates & Locations

Dates:	Location:	Host Club:
21st/22nd October 2023	Barjarg	Albury-Wodonga MTB club
2nd/3rd December 2023	Mt Taylor	Mountain Biking East Gippsland
20th/21st January 2024	Mt Beauty	Team Mt Beauty
3rd/4th February 2024	You Yangs	You Yangs MTB club
24th/25th February 2024	Baw Baw	Gippsland MTB club
16th/17th March 2024	Narbethong	Fat Tyre Flyers DH MTB club

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Rules

Please visit https://vdhs.com.au/rules for the full VDHS rules.

Safety equipment:

• A full-face helmet is mandatory, no detachable mouthpiece allowed. Helmet checks will be performed at rego.

• Elbows must be covered by a jersey/shirt or elbow pads. ¾ length jerseys are acceptable.

• Knees must be covered by full length trousers and/or self-fastening knee or knee/shin guards expressively designed for off-road conditions

For all riders under 17 years of age:

The following equipment is mandatory at all times while on track regardless of registered category:

• Full finger gloves must be worn

• Full length jersey – jersey must cover elbows at all times

• Knee pads and elbow pads must be worn

Race Etiquette

Please watch Dean Lucus’ video prior to attending a race https://fb.watch/mFhyZyhBqJ/

Antisocial behaviour towards volunteers, other riders or spectators, both at the race and on social media, will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification. Please respect and treat others how you wish to be treated.

Queues – no one likes queuing, however some queuing cannot be avoided. If you push in to any queue, you will be asked to go to the back of the queue. Further action will be taken for repeat offenders.

Self shuttling is not permitted and may result in disqualification from the race.

Mandatory practice on Sunday – you must complete one full practice run on Sunday or you will not be able to race.

Race entries are non-transferable and you may be asked for ID to confirm you are registered. Anyone caught riding under a different name will be disqualified from racing.

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Reminder

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Please Consider Volunteering

It takes a lot of human power to run a big successful race series.
Please consider helping - you might surprise yourself and enjoy it.

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