4Five+ Athlete Collective
Tiger Tracks Gravel - Day 2 of 2 - Gravel Time Trial

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Date
Sun, 7 Apr 2024
Entries open
Mon, 01 Jan 2024 9:00 AM AWST
Entries close
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:00 PM AWST
Pay online by
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 10:30 PM AWST

About Tiger Tracks Gravel

Tiger Tracks Gravel is a weekend of gravel racing, riding and learning. We welcome gravel riders of all experience levels, and especially encourage female riders and those new to gravel.

TTG is organized by 4Five+ Athlete Collective, with the support of the Jalbarragup community in remote Southwest WA (near Nannup). The field size each day will be capped at 150 riders to respect the small community who hosts us, and to encourage a welcoming grass roots vibe.

Information here:

Racing

Saturday and Sunday races are entered separately, with podiums for each event. Uber Tiger glory is for riders who compete on both days, with podiums calculated on the best combined average speed across the two stages (scroll down for categories).

Saturday - Stage 1 - Gravel Road Race (distances tbc)

  • Big Tiger - 100 km
  • Little Tiger - 50km
  • Tiny Tiger - 30km

Categories: Female, Male

Sunday - Stage 2 - Gravel Individual Time Trial

  • Tiger TT - 16km

(note: there is no Non-Race Challenge option for the Time Trial - enter Come & Try Gravel instead)

Categories: Female, Male, U13 Female & Male

Uber Tiger - Stage 1 + Stage 2

Categories:
- Uber Tiger Elite - Big Tiger 100km + Tiger TT - Female, Male
- Uber Tiger Master - Big Tiger 100km + Tiger TT - Female 45+, Male 55+
- Uber Tiger U17 - Little Tiger 50km + Tiger TT - Female, Male
- Uber Tiger U15 - Tiny Tiger + Tiger TT - Female, Male

  • Local Legend Female & Male (resident Shire of Nannup) - award details to come

Participation events

On Saturday each individual event can be entered as a Non-Race Challenge, allowing riders to enjoy the various Tiger courses with full event support and a wider range of AusCycling License options. Time cut-offs still apply. The Non-Race Challenge is also suitable for e-bikes and adaptive athletes.
- Select your Tiger distance from the Category drop-down menu and tick the Non-Race Challenge Special Offer box on the entry form.

On Sunday there is a Come & Try Gravel package available, particularly suited to those new to gravel. It includes a skills session + supported social ride - entry details on the website https://www.4fiveplus.org/tiger-tracks-gravel. There is no Non-Race Challenge option for the Time Trial.

The Location

The course terrain is rolling, rather than hilly, and the chosen routes are 100% gravel roads. This year the course is a little longer, taking in more bush tracks and less Jalbarragup Road.

The Event Hub is at the Darradup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Shed in Jalbarragup, 20km from Nannup. This is a small remote rural location, so the facilities will be basic, but the welcome will be warm.

The local community will be selling food & drinks - think sausage sizzle, egg & bacon burgers etc. We are working on securing coffee supplies. Sunday there will be a light lunch provided for riders - we hope you can stay for presentations.

Note that mobile network coverage is limited to Telstra, there are no shops, and cash is king.

Accommodation - always tight around Nannup in school holidays...we are working with the local community to provide extra options for our volunteers and 4Five+ AC members. Keep an eye on the website for suggestions and updates.


Pricing

Day Category $
DAY 1
Tiny Tiger $50
Little Tiger $75
Big Tiger $120
DAY 2
Tiger Time Trial $45
Come & Try Gravel $35

Discounts

EARLYBIRD - $10 discount on entries
- VIP Earlybird opens 1 January 2024 (previous entrants, 4Five+ AC members - check your email)
- Regular Earlybird 1-28 February 2024

4Five+ AC Members - $10 discount on entries.




Scratching

Scratching - You can withdraw your entry with a self-serve, automated refund via EntryBoss if you are within the scratching cut-off time (11pm Sunday 31 March). Please return to the EntryBoss Race Listing and use the 'Scratch' button.

There will be NO REFUNDS if you DO NOT START


Schedule (draft)

All start times are subject to change at the organiser's discretion.

Day Event Time
SATURDAY
Registration 7.00–9.00am
Pre-ride briefing 9.00am
Big Tiger Race 9.30–3.00pm
Little Tiger Race 9.35–12.30pm
Tiny Tiger Race 9.45-11.00am
Presentations 30min after finish of each race
SUNDAY
Registration 7.30–10.30am
Come & Try Gravel Skills 9.00-10.30am
Tiger Time Trial 9.30am–12.00pm
Come & Try Gravel Ride 11.00am–1.00pm
Presentations 1.00pm




Technical Information

License requirements for insurance coverage

Below are the various license options available for each event.

Saturday Gravel Road Races:
-- AusCycling “Race – All Discipline” or “Race – Off-Road” membership/license.
-- Non-AusCycling members & AusCycling Lifestyle Members: One Day/Seven Day Event License

Saturday Non-Race Challenge:
-- AusCycling “Race – All Discipline” or “Race – Off-Road” or “Lifestyle” membership/license
-- Non-AusCycling members can pay a participation fee with registration - $8.80 Adult, $5.50 Concession or U18

Sunday Gravel ITT Race:
-- AusCycling “Race – All Discipline” or “Race – Off Road” or “Lifestyle” membership/licenses
-- Non-AusCycling members: One Day/Seven Day Event License.

Sunday Come & Try Gravel:
-- Registration via Ride Nation will provide insurance coverage.

When taking out a license you are agreeing to adhere to the AusCycling Policies and Regulations.

AusCycling Membership/License Information: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership
AusCycling One Day/Seven Day Event License. Information here: https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/event-licences


Bikes

There is no restriction on the type of bike that can be used for gravel racing. Bikes must have two working brakes. Riders are expected to complete the race with the same frame, forks and wheels as at the start.

E-Bikes (including hand cycles) are permitted in the Non-Race Challenge category - please check the appropriate box on the entry form.

Read more in the AusCycling Gravel Regulations: https://assets.auscycling.org.au/s3fs-public/2022-12/auscycling-technical-regulations-gravel-.pdf?VersionId=SGAo_svx34TaNQ.VZi9FNJaBguX9p3TE


Inclusion

4FIVE+ AC strives to provide opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Juniors: Please refer to the AusCycling Junior Riding Up Policy, found under the Sport Policies & Technical Regulations section www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/governance-rules-policies.

For junior categories the following maximum distances/times may apply:
- Junior 19 70km (TT, Little Tiger, Tiny Tiger) - Under 17 50km (TT , Little Tiger, Tiny Tiger) - Under 15 35km (TT, Tiny Tiger)
- Under 13 20km (TT)

If you are unsure about your eligibility to participate, please contact admin@4fiveplus.org


More Info

Please visit the 4Five+ AC website: https://www.4fiveplus.org/tiger-tracks-gravel

Socials for updates & chat:
-- Tiger Tracks FB page https://www.facebook.com/tigertracksgrvl
-- Tiger Tracks Community FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443782963026215
-- Tiger Tracks Insta https://www.instagram.com/tigertracksgrvl/
-- Strava club https://www.strava.com/clubs/1109212

Entry prices

Online pricing:

Regular entry
$45.00

A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).