MAD MTBC XCO 3 Hour Race - Blow away the cobwebs Season Opener

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ABOUT

MAD MTB Club presents the first race of the year, The MAD MTBC Charge 3 Hour. This event is a Cross Country Endurance MTB race open to Senior and Junior riders. It will be suitable for any new riders who would like to give it a go. If you're not sure what grade to enter please contact the club. Please note there are no overall points allocated for this race.

The senior and junior course is the same for this event (A photo can be seen below), this course run majoritly on green trails with small sections of blue trails making it ridable for nearly all skill levels. Course Marshalls will be around the track to assist riders including Sweep Riders. Unfortunately, riding cannot commence until sufficient Course Marshalls have been secured. If you know someone who will be at the event who is able to Marshall, please contact the club.

THE CLUB ASKS ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE. If you are having trouble registering via the internet, please contact the club. The contact number for the event is available until 9pm each day.

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DETAILS

Categories & Duration

Entry Category	Duration
Junior Solo U11	1 Lap
Junior Solo U13	2 Laps
Junior Solo U15	1.5 Hours
Junior Team of 2 U15-U17	3 Hours
Senior Team of 2 U17+	3 Hours
Solo Open Male U17+	3 Hours
Solo Open Female U17+	3 Hours
Elite Solo Male U17+	3 Hours
Elite Solo Female U17+	3 Hours
E-bike Solo Male	3 Hours
E-bike Solo Male	3 Hours

Age is defined as at 31 December 2024

Activity	Time
Race Plate Collection	from 1:00pm
Dirtmachines Ride	2:15pm
Course Marshall Briefing	2:30pm
All RIDERS BRIEFING	2:45pm
Junior Race	3:00pm
Senior ABC & e-bike Category Race	3:00pm
Senior Presentation	6:30pm

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RACE DURATIONS

Race lengths and times are set in accordance with AusCycling regulations:
Dirtmachines – 15min ride

Rules

• This event is conducted in accordance with AusCycling Policies and Rules.
• An AusCycling Race Membership or Event Licence is mandatory.
• Riders must comply with any additional rules advised during the Rider Briefing.
• If a team rider cannot complete a full lap for any reason (mechanical or injury), their team mate must start the same lap again.
• All riders completing night laps must have both a working headlight and handlebar mounted light.
• Race organisers will advise of a cut-off time during the Rider Briefing.
• Most laps and fastest time wins each category.

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CONTACT INFO

Race Director: Email: racing@madmtbc.net
Website: http://www.madmtbc.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madmtbc