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ABOUT

This event is a Gravity Enduro MTB Flow race open to Grade 5 to Grade 12 students. This style of racing is really social, it will run for 6 hours from 9am - 3pm. Competitors will be able to start their liaison to start of the timed stages any time after 11am, each rider will be able to do up to 5 runs of each stage but only their best time from each stage will be used to create their total finishing time. The rider in each categories with the shortest final time is considered the winner. Only the specified stage is part of the timed stage that is part of your finishing time, the climb to the start (Liaison Stage) is not timed, but must be ridden. No shuttles permitted.

This event will still be suitable for any new riders who would like to give it a go.

The stages will be approximately 2 - 5 minutes in length.

There will be a total of 3 stages.

CATEGORIES

Grades 5 & 6 - Male Grades 5 & 6 - Female

Grades 7 & 8 - Male Grades 7 & 8 - Female

Grades 9 & 10 - Male Grades 9 & 10 - Female

Grades 11 & 12 - Male Grades 11 & 12 - Female

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd for each category, as well as other random prizes available throughout the day.

Bike Requirements

• A safe bike that would pass a inspection. This means working brakes, safe inflated tires, handle bar plugs and the remainder of bike being in working condition.

Rider Clothing

• All riders must be in atleast a t-shirt, shorts that cover to the top of the knee, closed in shoes and at least an open face helmet that meets Aus-cycling standards.
• It is recomended that a full face helmet be worn as well as full length pants and a long sleeve shirt and gloves but these items are not mandatory.

First Aid

• There will be a designated First-Aid officer at the venue while riders are on course. There is also a Amulance station located within 500m of the main trialhead.

Accomodation/s

• There are a few options for accomodation in Finch Hatton itself. There is the Criterion Hotel, the local showgrounds (Campgrounds), and even some air bnb's all located in Finch Hatton. There are also plenty of options available in Mackay. Staying in Mackay does add roughly a 50minute commute to and from race start location.

Bike Maintinence

• Mackay has 2 bike stores. Mackay Cycles located Shop 7/8-14 Centurion Dr, Mackay QLD 4740 & Corry Cycles who are located at Corner of Gordon & Milton Street, mackay QLD 4740.
• Finch Hatton also has its own store, Corry Cycles Finch Hatton which will be offering both biek repairs and bike hire over entire race weekend

Food/Meals

• Food will be available for purchase from our club run BBQ, drinks will also be available. Drinking water is available free throughout the trailhead
• Full sit down meals can be purchased from the Criterion Hotel in Finch Hatton
• Delecious snacks and tea/coffee can be purchased from the Gift Shed Cafe in Finch Hatton

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.
There will be a canteen available on the day.

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.

DETAILS

Activity	Time
Race Plate Collection	from 7:30am
Course Marshall Briefing	8:30am
Rider Briefing	8:30am
All Stages Live	9:00am
All Categories Finished	3:00pm
All Ages Presentations	3:30pm
Afternoon Activities	4:00pm onwards

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RACE DURATIONS

Race lengths and times are set in accordance with Auscycle regulations:

Grades 5 & 6 – Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1 & 2

Grades 7 & 8 - Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1, 2 & 3

Grades 9 & 10 - Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1, 2 & 3

Grades 11 & 12 - Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1, 2 & 3

Our stages for this weekend are as follows

Stage 1: TBD

Stage 2: TBD

Stage 3: TBD

CONTACT INFO

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

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