Keep the evening atmosphere alive in 2025! Heading over to Shepherds Hill Recreation Park this month for the second XCC of the year!
XCC is a fast paced ‘cross country’ (meaning up and down the hill) MTB race that is designed around a shortened race time and more suitable course design for beginners, meaning it is a friendly introduction to racing for all.
For our more experienced riders, think crit racing on a mountain bike, but twisted with spectacular features and exciting sprints for position.
Friday 28th February 2025
Format: Short Course Cross Country (XCC)
| Race | Grade | Start time (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Rego open | - | 4:30 PM |
| Course practice | - | 4:30 - 5:00 PM |
| Race 1 | Juniors - U13M, U13F, U15F, U15M | 5:00 - 5:15 PM |
| Race 2 | Little Shredders | 5:15 - 5:30 PM |
| Race 3 | C & D Male | 5:30 - 5:55 PM |
| Race 4 | B Male, U17 Men & E-Bike Men | 5:55 - 6:25 PM |
| Race 5 | A, B, C, U19, U17 & E-Bike Women | 6:25 - 6:55 PM |
| Race 6 | A Male, U19 Men | 6:55 - 7:30 PM |
| Course pack up | - | 7:30 - 7:45 PM |
| Presentations | - | 7:45 PM |
* Race times are subject to change at the discretion of the race director
The following categories are availble:
| Category | Short Code | Target Race Time |
|---|---|---|
| A Grade Men | AM | 30 mins + 1 lap |
| A Grade Women | AW | 25 mins + 1 lap |
| B Grade Men | BM | 25 mins + 1 lap |
| B Grade Women | BW | 20 mins + 1 lap |
| C Grade Men | CM | 20 mins + 1 lap |
| C Grade Women | CW | 15 mins + 1 lap |
| D Grade Men | DM | 15 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 19 Men | U19M | 30 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 19 Women | U19W | 25 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 17 Men | U17M | 20 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 17 Women | U17W | 20 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 15 Men | U15M | 12 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 15 Women | U15W | 12 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 13 Men | U13M | 12 mins + 1 lap |
| Under 13 Women | U13W | 12 mins + 1 lap |
| E-Bike Men | EBM | 20 mins + 1 lap |
| E-Bike Women | EBW | 20 mins + 1 lap |
* All categories are self seeded, but will be reviewed by officials.
Little Shredders main event scheduled for around 5:30 PM while course practice is open.
Start time may vary by 5-10 minutes to ensure pit crews are ready to support their racers properly.
Children aged 2+ are welcome to join in the mountain biking fun and make some new buddies from an early age. Any working bike is welcome. Balance bikes, training wheels, and Tricycles are ok to use. Parents are welcome to chaperone their child around the track to help confidence. It is an all inclusive fun event to get kids stoked on bikes. A valid AusCycling Race membership is required
Shepherds Hill Recreation Park, access off the Ayliffes Road. Google Maps link - click here
AMBC Requests that you consider the health and safety of others at the event. If you feel unwell, to help stop the spread of diseases like COVID and Influenza, please do not attend this event. We will refund your entry fee - send an email to timing@ambc.asn.au if you've missed scratch cut off.
We need you. These races happen with the good work done by our volunteers. If you are available to help set up or pack up or assist with anything else please get in touch with our volunteers coordinator via email: racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au
Please lend a hand in packing down the event - many hands make light work.
The following volunteer roles make a significant difference to the ease of running an event:
A current AusCycling All-Discipline or Off-Road license is required to ride these events. Bring your license card, digital membership or proof of license with you to sign-on, just in case!
If you don't have a membership head to the AusCycling membership page and sign up.
On the day, competitors will be issued with a race plate that is also your transponder.
Cable ties are provided, although it is your responsibility to ensure that your race plate is visible and correctly mounted.
THIS RACE PLATE IS TO BE RETURNED AFTER THE RACE.
Results and live timing will be available from the clubs MyRaceResult page
Course details maybe released closer to the event.
Course will be set up the day before unless noted otherwise. Please contact racedirector@ambc.asn.au in advance if you would like to help setup the course.
XCC is a fast paced ‘cross country’ (meaning up and down the hill) MTB race that is designed around a shortened race time and more suitable course design for beginners, meaning it is a friendly introduction to racing for all.
For our more experienced riders, think crit racing of mountain bike, but twisted with spectacular features and exciting sprints for position.
Follow the signs through the car park. Please drive slowly and carefully.
Car pool if you can. Save the environment and minimize your impact.
Need to withdraw from the event? EntryBoss enables a self-serve refund if things change and you cannot make the event. Please use the scratch button to trigger a refund and automatically remove yourself from the start list.
Please note the scratching cut-off as the button is not available after this time.
Please email timing@ambc.asn.au if this function is not available to you.
If you have any questions, feel free to email committee@ambc.asn.au for more information!
Online pricing:
A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).