Launceston Mountain Bike Club
2024 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain - Upper Blessington to Ben Lomond Alpine Village - Sun-18-Feb-2024

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Date
Sun, 18 Feb 2024
Course
Ben Lomond BASE
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Proudly sponsored by-

Ben Lomond Alpine Resort

Howell Property Group

The Albert Brewery

If you love climbing big hills or just setting yourself a challenge then get ready for the 2024 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain on Sunday 18 February 2024.

The King and Queen of the Mountain sees riders tackle 17.7 kilometres of gravel road as they climb their way 1,050 metres of elevation along Ben Lomond Road from the Ben Lomond BASE to the Ben Lomond Alpine Village.

Riders will assemble at the Ben Lomond BASE, Upper Blessington for registration from 8.00am and will set off in two groups.

The Mens and Womens Breakaway categories (for those taking a slower pace) and the E-bikes set off at 9.30am and the remaining categories leave at 10.00am (including U19s).

After reaching the village and catching your breath, riders can make their way back to Ben Lomond BASE for a BBQ lunch and presentations.

* As it gets pretty chilly on top of the mountain we recommend that you pack a bag of warm clothes to change into at the top, there will be a support car available to ferry bags to the top for you *

** Could riders please bring their LMBC race plates (blue plate with black numbers). If you don't have a plate we will issue you one at Registration **



2024 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain

Ben Lomond BASE to Ben Lomond Alpine Village

Sunday 18 February 2024

Ben Lomond BASE, Corner Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road, Upper Blessington


About

  • Age as at 31-Dec-2024.
Categories Minimum Age
Breakaway 13 years
E-bike 19 years
All other categories 17 years


This is a gravel road event that can be undertaken with any type of human pedal powered bike suitable for the road conditions. Human pedal powered bikes must not draft behind motorised vehicles (including E-bikes).

There are also Breakaway and E-bike categories. Breakaway and E-bike riders are not eligible for the overall King and Queen of the Mountain.

Individual riders only, there are no team categories.


Before you jump in and sign up

Please note that you need a current AusCycling RACE membership or DAY licence - please check before you sign up. There is a 4 week free trial membership available for new riders. Membership options are here: https://auscycling.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels

We're sure your bike is in great nick, with working brakes, no play in the bearings and plugged bar ends. Bike riding can be dangerous and we need you to wear a helmet and gloves.


Race Fees

(Age as at 31-Dec-2024)

  • Juniors (13 to 18 no E-Bike category for Juniors) $25
  • Seniors (19 and over including E-Bike) $35

All registrations will be online via EntryBoss. There will be no on the day entries at the venue.


Race Schedule

Registration Open 8.30am
Race Briefing 9.15am
Race Start 9.30am Breakaway and E-bikes
10.00am Main categories
Race Completion Time 12.30pm
Presentations 1.30pm

Categories

(Age as at 31-Dec-2024)

Juniors Male (U19), Female (U19)
Seniors Male Open (19-29), Veteran, (30-39), Masters, (40-49), Super Masters, (50-59), Grand Masters (60+)
Seniors Female Open (19-29), Veteran, (30-39), Masters, (40-49), Super Masters, (50-59), Grand Masters (60+)
Breakaway Juniors Male (13-18), Female (13-18)
Breakaway Seniors Male (19+), Female (19+)
E-Bike 19+

E-Mountain Bike Rules

An E-mountain bike is a bike operated with two energy sources, human pedal power and an electric engine, which only provides assistance when the rider is pedalling. E-mountain bikes must comply with Tasmanian standard relevant to "Pedelec power assisted bicycles" eg the motor must cut-off once the cycle reaches 25km/h.

  • Engine of maximum 250 watts
  • Engine assistance up to 25km/h
  • Bikes with a separate throttle control are NOT permitted
  • The manufacturers e-bike factory speed limiter must not be tampered with
  • All sensors are not allowed to be re-positioned or changed from manufacturer's original position
  • Pedalling assistance only, although a start-up assistance not exceeding 6km/h without pedalling is allowed
  • Wheel sizes shall be a minimum of 26 inches
  • Electronic settings relating to wheel circumference must not be tampered with
  • Gearing roll out distance: maximum is 9.0 m
  • Bikes must be commercially available and of mid (crank) motor format only
  • Riders can only use the battery in place on their bike and cannot carry or use an additional battery during the event

More Info

Web: https://www.launcestonmountainbikeclub.com/

Contact the club via

Facebook or Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/Launceston-Mountain-Bike-Club-114653972802
or Email: lmbcinfo@gmail.com

Entry prices

Online pricing:

Seniors
$35.00
Juniors (up to U19)
$25.00
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