Launceston Mountain Bike Club
2026 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain - Upper Blessington to Ben Lomond Alpine Village - Sun-15-Feb-2026

Details
Date
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Course
Ben Lomond BASE
Entries open
Now
Entries close
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00 PM AEDT
Scratch cut-off
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00 PM AEDT
Pay online by
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00 PM AEDT


Get ready for the 2026 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain on Sunday 15th February 2026


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If you love climbing big hills or just setting yourself a challenge then get ready for the
2026 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain on
Sunday 15th February 2026.

The King and Queen of the Mountain sees riders tackle 17.7 kilometres of gravel as they climb their way 1,050 metres of elevation along Ben Lomond Road from the Ben Lomond BASE to the Ben Lomond Alpine Village.

Riders will assemble at the Ben Lomond BASE, Upper Blessington for registration from 8.30am and will set off at 10.00am.

After reaching the village and catching your breath, riders can make their way back to Ben Lomond BASE for a BBQ lunch and presentations.

* As it gets pretty chilly on top of the mountain we recommend that you pack a bag of warm clothes to change into at the top, there will be a support car available to ferry bags to the top for you *

** Could riders please bring their LMBC race plates (blue plate with black numbers). If you don't have a plate we will issue you one at Registration **



2026 LMBC King and Queen of the Mountain

Ben Lomond BASE to Ben Lomond Alpine Village

Sunday 15th February 2026

Ben Lomond BASE, Corner Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road, Upper Blessington


Prizes

  • $500 cash prizes for the first male and female.

  • $300 cash prizes for the first male and female junior (U19).

  • $300 cash prizes for the first male and female in the combined masters (40+) categories.


By entering this event, you agree to the following

  • Possessing a valid parks pass for entry to the Ben Lomond National Park click here
  • AusCycling General Technical Regulations click here
  • AusCycling Mountain Bike Technical Regulations click here and Gravel Technical Regulations click here
  • National Integrity Framework click here
  • Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport click here

About

  • Age as at 31-Dec-2026.
Categories Minimum Age
E-bike 19 years
All other categories 13 years


This is a gravel road event that can be undertaken with any type of human pedal powered bike suitable for the road conditions. Human pedal powered bikes must not draft behind motorised vehicles (including E-bikes).

E-bike riders are not eligible for the overall King and Queen of the Mountain or cash prizes.

Individual riders only, there are no team categories.


Before you jump in and sign up

Please note that you need a AusCycling RACE membership or DAY licence that is valid on the date of the event - please check before you sign up. There is a 4 week free trial membership available for new riders. Membership options are here: https://auscycling.tidyhq.com/public/membership_levels .

If your membership expires before the date of the event, your registration remains provisional. YOU WILL NOT BE ADDED TO THE STARTLIST UNTIL YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS CONFIRMED.

This event finishes within the Ben Lomond National Park. Anyone entering the park, including participants, spectators, supporters and race personnel, must have evidence of a valid parks pass for entry to the Ben Lomond National Park for the purpose and duration of the event. Parks passes can be obtained online at click here or from Ben Lomond Base at the start line. The parks pass fee is not included in the race fee.

We're sure your bike is in great nick, with working brakes, no play in the bearings and plugged bar ends. Bike riding can be dangerous and we need you to wear a helmet and gloves.


Race Fees

(Age as at 31-Dec-2026)

  • Free entries for the first 10 members from each Tasmanian mountain bike club. Request a promo code by sending an email to lmbcinfo@gmail.com with your name and your club's name.

  • Juniors (13 to 18 no E-Bike category for Juniors) $25

  • Seniors (19 and over including E-Bike) $35

All registrations will be online via EntryBoss. There will be no on the day entries at the venue.

Scratching Need to withdrawal from the event? EntryBoss enables a self-serve refund if things change and you can't make the event. Please use the 'Scratch' button to trigger a refund and automatically remove yourself from the startlist. (Please note the scratching cut-off date/time as the button is not available after this).


Event Hub

The Event Hub is located at Ben Lomond BASE, Corner Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road, Upper Blessington.


Race Schedule

Registration Open 8.30am
Race Briefing 9.45am
Race Start 10.00am
Expected Race Completion Time 12.30pm
Presentations 1.30pm

Categories

(Age as at 31-Dec-2026)

Juniors Male (U19), Female (U19)
Seniors Male Open (19-39), Masters (40+)
Seniors Female Open (19-39), Masters (40+)
E-Bike 19+

Event Conditions

The event organiser reserves the right to change or cancel the event. This can be due to weather events or circumstances outside of the control of the event organiser. If an event is cancelled, rescheduling will occur where possible. Full refunds are available upon cancellation or for anyone unable to make the date of a rescheduled event.


More Info

Results: TBA

Web: https://www.launcestonmountainbikeclub.com/

Contact the club via

Facebook or Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/Launceston-Mountain-Bike-Club-114653972802
or Email: lmbcinfo@gmail.com

Entry prices

Online pricing:

Seniors
$35.00
Juniors (up to U19)
$25.00
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