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About

• 13th/14th April 2024
  
• Location: Mt Taylor
• Host Club: Mountain Biking East Gippsland
• $160
  
• Track: Mt Taylor Downhill Track

Contact: vdhsenquiries@gmail.com

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Event Specific Info

Location:

Mt Taylor MTB Park, Bulumwaal Road Mt Taylor. Approximately 15 minutes north of Bairnsdale.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/m8WDdb6k8bB8Fna16

Pre-event practice: If you wish to familiarise yourself with the track prior to the event we recommend booking shuttles with Taylor Made MTB http://www.taylormademtb.com.au/

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PLEASE NOTE THE TRACK WILL BE CLOSED TO BIKES FROM 7am ON WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL UNTIL OFFICIAL PRACTICE STARTS ON SATURDAY 13TH APRIL.

A track walk is recommended on Friday 12th April and self shuttling to the top is possible via Laytons Road and Tower Road. Lookout Road will be closed from Friday 12th April until Sunday 14th April

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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. We have managed to clear the waiting list in 4 out of the 5 previous races so please be patient and we will let you know asap if we are able to accommodate you in your chosen category.

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. Please note, Provisional Entry means that you have a spot - entry only becomes confirmed when you have collected your race plate from rego on Saturday.

If you no longer want to be on the waiting list, please remove yourself as soon as possible by scratching yourself to receive a full refund. If you are upgraded from the waiting list to a provisional entry, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Other Info:
Camping:	Due to limited space for car parking and event village, camping will not be permitted on site on race weekend. There is plenty of affordable accommodation available in Bairnsdale, Paynesville, Eagle Point, Metung, Lakes Entrance and surrounds. For accommodation and other activities available in the area please visit: www.visiteastgippsland.com.au
Parking:	Parking on site is limited. Please follow directions given by parking marshals and car pool from town to the event wherever possible. Cars should not be parked on Bulumwaal Road but can be parked on nearby tracks ensuring enough space for other vehicles to pass.
Catering:	Amazing food will be available on site from The Local Metung. This will include smoked BBQ meats, gourmet wood fired pizzas and egg and bacon rolls for brekky both days. Coffee will be available on site from The Perky Grind.
	Please place all rubbish in the bins provided or take home with you.
Dogs:	Are allowed on site but must be on lead at all times.
Team Tents:	There is limited space on site for team tents. Email Event Manager Jake Matthews to book a site and include the size of area required in email: racing@mtbeg.com.au
WATER	There is no water facilities onsite, please bring your own.

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Refunds/Scratching:

Once registration has closed (9pm, 2nd April 2024), it is no longer possible to scratch your entry. We remind you that entries are non-refundable and non-transferrable. This includes changes of mind as well as those with medical certificates.

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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 or by using this link and someone will be in touch. https://volunteersignup.org/HYFMW

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Series Dates & Locations

Dates:	Location:	Host Club:
Round 1: 21st/22nd October 2023	Barjarg	Albury-Wodonga MTB club
Round 2: 2nd/3rd December 2023 POSTPONED	Mt Taylor	Mountain Biking East Gippsland
Round 3: 20th/21st January 2024	Mt Beauty	Team Mt Beauty
Round 4: 3rd/4th February 2024	You Yangs	You Yangs MTB club
Round 4: 24th/25th February 2024	Mt Baw Baw	Gippsland MTB club
Round 6: 9th/10th March 2024 NEW DATE	Narbethong	Fat Tyre Flyers DH MTB club
Round 2 Rescheduled: 13th/14th April 2024 NEW DATE	Mt Taylor	Mountain Biking East Gippsland

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Race Schedule

Please note this is subject to change so please monitor our socials for up to date information.

Saturday

8am - 2pm: Rego open - please remember to bring your helmet and photo ID to rego

8am-9am: Track Walk

9am - 12.30pm: B group practice

12.30 - 4pm: A group practice

(A group is Elite, Expert and U19, all other categories are B group)

Sunday

8am -9am: Rego open

8am-10.45am: Open practice - please note, you must complete a compulsory practice run on Sunday to be able to race.

11.00 approx: Racing Starts

Presentation for all categories will be held at the end of racing.

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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.

• Arms must be covered by a jersey/shirt to the wrist. ¾ length jerseys are no longer 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 reach the wrist 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 or email, 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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