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About

We are the Main club for the Cairns Region, host races in the Smtihfield MTB park and our volunteer base of club members maintain the trails

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Entry Categories & Pricing

Entry Categories	$
Regular	$45

The Cairns Mountain Bike Club encourages whole families (including rad MTB mums!) to ride together
Thanks to club member feedback & tackling the barriers to participation we have introduced a FAMILY DISCOUNT for those with more than 4 family members racing.
If you think this is you? Please reach-out to president@cairnsmtb.com to find out more.

Scratching:
Entered & can't make it? An automated refund is available using the EntryBoss' Scratching mechanism. Please note the scratching cut-off because non-attendance refunds after this time are at the discretion of the event organisers and may require a medical certificate.

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Race Schedule-

7:30 - 8:00 - Plate Collection

8:15 - 8:30 - Rider's Briefing

8:30 - 13:00 - Racing

Podiums will take place soon after racing has concluded.

RACE FORMAT

Riders will have 4 hours 30min to complete full course all timed stages, EBIKE and ELITE categories will have to complete 2 timed runs of the queen stage.

Start order is self seeding, so pick you spot, you can go straight after someone if you wish, there will be timing crew out on course but not at the start of every stage, don't leave big gaps or you might not make it back in time.

Stages can be done in any order.

Riders will be expected to complete blue, black, double black grade trails

U15 (13-14) - 4 stages

U17 (15-17) - 4 stages

Junior U19 (17-18) - 4 Stages

Open Men and Women - 3 Stages

Veterans (30-44) - 4 Stages

Masters (45+) - 4 Stages

Expert (19-29) - 4 Stages

Elite 19+ - 5 Stages

open E-Bike - 5 Stages

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Information

Welcome to OPENER FOR THE 2025 SEASON - our 'WARMUP' ENDURO will be run on the trails that hold up best in the wet - we can't guarantee open trails at this time of year so stay tuned to social channels for trails and course details.

Location:

Race HQ will be based at the Crankworx site. There will be plenty of parking and area for competitors to set up here.
Bring your volunteers, supporters and cheer squad.

Course Description

Stages :

Stage 1 ROCKYDINGO TO OCEANVIEW

(ebike and elite do this twice) Preview: https://youtu.be/jmoZ4NYpU9U?feature=shared

Stage 2 OCEAN VIEW TO PDS

Preview: https://youtu.be/dv1gWoHYxcM?feature=shared

Stage 3 MYNDAS/CROCSTEETH/SLIDE/CENTIPEDE

https://youtu.be/5ZhYdF5-Yxw?feature=shared

Stage 4 “VINES”

(Open women’s and men’s don’t do this stage) https://youtu.be/l9CW48TNA1k?feature=shared

NOTE!!! ALL RIDERS MUST HOLD A CURRENT AUSCYCLING RACE LICENCE or DAY LICENCE TO COMPETE IN THIS EVENT.

A visual verification of this may be required on the day. So download your TidyHQ card to your phone wallet or take a screenshot for proof.

Mandatory Equipment

All riders are required to have to following gear to race:

Full Face Helmet

Full Finger Gloves

Knee Pads

Extra gear is optional

Make sure you have enough water to last the race or plan to refill, any tools required to fix any mechanicals - you must be self sufficient.

After the podium ceremony random prizes from our event sponsors, PUMP N PEDALS will be drawn.

Event Cancellations

• Riders will receive 100% refunds if the event is cancelled.
• We will do our best to communicate our intentions early if the event is at risk of not proceeding.

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More Info

Need to talk to someone?

e: events@cairnsmtb.com

w: http://www.cairnsmtb.com/
f: https://www.facebook.com/cairnsmtb

Feel free to Call Mark on (07) 40454739 if you have any questions.

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