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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 **
$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.
| 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.
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.
(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).
The Event Hub is located at Ben Lomond BASE, Corner Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road, Upper Blessington.
| Registration Open | 8.30am |
| Race Briefing | 9.45am |
| Race Start | 10.00am |
| Expected Race Completion Time | 12.30pm |
| Presentations | 1.30pm |
(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+ |
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.
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
Online pricing: