XCC - Shepherds Hill

Race 2 - 18th February 2024

XCC is a fast paced ‘cross country’ (meaning up and down the hill) MTB race that is designed around a shortened race time and more suitable course design for beginners, meaning it is a friendly introduction to racing for all.

For our more experienced riders, think crit racing of mountain bike, but twisted with spectacular features and exciting sprints for position.

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RACE DETAILS

18/02/2024
Format: Short Course Cross Country (XCC)

Race	Grade	Start time (subject to change)
Rego open	-	7:45am
Course practice	-	8.00am - 8.25am
Race 1	Juniors - U13M, U13F, U15F, U15M	8.30am - 8:50am
Race 2	D Male, E bike	8:50am - 9:10am
Race 3	C Male	9:10am - 9:35am
Race 4	A, B, C, U19, U17 Women	9:35am-10:00am
Little Shredders	2-7 years old	10:00am- 10:10am
Podium #1	Races 1-4	10:10am
Course practice	-	10:10am-10:30am
Race 5	U17 Men, B Male	10:35am - 11:05am
Race 6	A Male, U19 Men	11:05am - 11:40am
Course pack up	-	11:45am
Podium #2	Races 5-7	12:00pm

* Race times are subject to change at the discretion of the race director

Scratching is permanent, if you only need to make a change, email timing@ambc.asn.au

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RACE LOCATION AND ACCESS

Specific location and access information will be released closer to the date

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COVID AND DISEASE CONTROL

AMBC Requests that you consider the health and safety of others at the event. If you feel unwell, to help stop the spread of diseases like COVID and Influenza, please do not attend this event. We will refund your entry fee - send an email to timing@ambc.asn.au if you've missed scratch cut off.

If you've been directed to quarantine by SA Health, you must comply with this order. Please do not attend our event.

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VOLUNTEERS

We need you. These races happen with the good work done by our volunteers. If you are available to help set up or pack up or assist with anything else please get in touch with our volunteers coordinator via email: racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au

Please lend a hand in packing down the event - many hands make light work.

The following volunteer roles make a significant difference to the ease of running an event:

Course pack-up

Usually 2-3 people on bikes to head out and pack-up areas of the race course

Sign on

Occupy a dry chair under the cover of a marque and hand out race plates using our digital sign on system

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LICENSING/MEMBERSHIP

A current AusCycling All-Discipline or Off-Road license is required to ride these events. Bring your license card, digital membership or proof of license with you to sign-on, just in case!

If you don't have a membership head to the AusCycling memebrship page and sign up.

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CATEGORIES

The following categories are availble:

Category	Short Code	Target Race Time
A Grade Men	AM	30 mins + 1 lap
A Grade Women	AW	20 mins + 1 lap
B Grade Men	BM	25 mins + 1 lap
B Grade Women	BW	20 mins + 1 lap
C Grade Men	CM	20 mins + 1 lap
C Grade Women	CW	20 mins + 1 lap
D Grade Men	DM	15 mins + 1 lap
Under 19 Men	U19M	30 mins + 1 lap
Under 19 Women	U19W	20 mins + 1 lap
Under 17 Men	U17M	20 mins + 1 lap
Under 17 Women	U17W	20 mins + 1 lap
Under 15 Men	U15M	15 mins + 1 lap
Under 15 Women	U15W	15 mins + 1 lap
Under 13 Men	U13M	15 mins + 1 lap
Under 13 Women	U13W	15 mins + 1 lap
E-Bike Men	EBM	15 mins + 1 lap
E-Bike Women	EBW	20 mins + 1 lap

* All categories are self seeded, but will be reviewed by officials.

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TIMING

On the day, competitors will be issued with a race plate that contains a transponders as well. Cable ties are provided, although it is your responsibility to ensure that your race plate is visible and correctly mounted. This race plate is to be returned after the race.

Results and live timing will be available from the clubs MyRaceResult page

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COURSE

Specific course information will be released closer to the date

Course will be set up the day before unless noted otherwise. Please contact racedirector@ambc.asn.au in advance if you would like to help setup the course.

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PARKING

Specific parking arrangements for each race will be released closer to the date

Car pool if you can. Save the environment and minimise your impact.

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SCRATCHING

Need to withdraw from the event? EntryBoss enables a self-serve refund if things change and you cannot make the event. Please use the scratch button to trigger a refund and automatically remove yourself from the start list.

Please note the scratching cut-off as the button is not available after this time.
Please email timing@ambc.asn.au if this function is not available to you.

If you have any questions, feel free to email committee@ambc.asn.au for more information!