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Event Summary

XCO, Wingello, Sunday 28th January, 2pm

Return to Wingello! Since the forest fires of 2020, Wingello has been closed as most of the old 26km loop was lost. A team of volunteers from Highlands Trails have rejuvenated part of the old loop and plans are underway for extending the network. Come and ride the first reclaimed section, which includes classic favourites such as Cover Shot, Princesses Revenge and Tangles, with some cool new features.

Please note all entry is online - CUTOFF is at 10:00am on Sunday, so that we have time to print start lists etc before heading to the track.

This is a traditional cross country race on a loop of around 6km. Perfect for beginners or those wanting to try racing for the first time but also fun and fast for experienced riders. Lap numbers determined on the day, dependent on category, but probably A grade 4 laps, B grade 3 laps, C grade/U15/U17 2 laps, D grade/U13/U11/U9 1 lap.

Number plate pickup any time after 1:00pm, racing at 2pm for all categories.

Riders may do a practice lap around the course between 1:00pm-2:00pm, before racing begins if they wish, but the course will not contain anything so radical that you need to have practised it beforehand.

There are categories for all ages, from beginners and young kids to experienced racers. $10 adults, $5 children.

U9s and U11s may ride a modified course, depending on the experience level of the entrants, but will race at the same time as the adult categories.

New members welcome!

To enter you will need a valid AusCycling Race Licence. Please go to Membership on the AusCycling website if you are not currently a member.

Note: U17s are turning 13-16 in 2023. U13s are turning 11-12 in 2023. U11s are turning 9-10 in 2023 and may ride a modified course. Riders who are U11 and want to complete the adult course can enter U13s. U9s are turning anything up to 8 in 2023 and will ride a modified course.

Any problems with entry, please email meaghan.stanton@bigpond.com.

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Entry Categories

Mens A, B, C, D grade
Women A, B, C, D grade
Boys U17
Girls U17
Boys U15
Girls U15
U13
U11
U9
E-Bike

Ages as at 31st December

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Pricing

• Juniors (to U17): $5
  
• Seniors (U19+): $10
  

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Location

Wingello Forest Park. Follow the yellow signs with black arrows when you enter the forest.

Contact

w: https://www.highlandstrails.com.au f: https://www.facebook.com/southernhighlandstrails

About Highlands Trails

In 2022, Highlands Trails took over the responsibility of running all mountain bike events in the Southern Highlands. Previously Southern Highlands Cycling Club organised events in road, track and MTB, but they now specialise in only road and track. Highlands Trails has cared for the trails of Wingello for many years and has now taken on the custodianship of looking after all mountain bike trails in the Southern Highlands. We are a family oriented club, looking to promote riding in the beautiful Southern Highlands area of NSW. Please visit our website www.highlandstrails.com.au for additional information.

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