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About us

Riding bikes is fun, and Pedal Heads Inc want to share that passion with our local community. We’re excited to be bringing racing back to St Helens with our Comeback Event — and we’d love you to be part of it.

This is our starting point, and with your support we hope to grow the series again and bring you even more races in the future. Join us, bring your friends, and help make this comeback a success.

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About the event

For this comeback race, we’ll be focusing on one event only: Icarus.

Icarus is fast, loose, off-camber, and likes to throw you off at every turn. It is also one of the most fun trails you could ask for. Get the lift up to Loila Tier, ride down the first part of Send Helen's, and then climb a few meters to warm up your legs before you drop in. Make sure you check out the rock slab after berm 2 and the entry to the S-curve around the tree a little further in. The final meters to the trail head will test your jumping skills, just next to the fire road, which should give spectators a great view of the action.

📍 Trailhead Address:
Flagstaff Road, St Helens, TAS 7216, Australia

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Event Schedule

SATURDAY 6/6/26
Practise: 9:00am - 4:00pm

SUNDAY 7/6/26

Race Day - Icarus

9:30am - 10:00am: Registration
10:00am - 10:10am: Race Briefing
10:10am - 10:30am: Shuttles begin
10:10am - 3:00pm: Race Runs
3:00pm - 3:30pm: Results Collation
3:30pm - 4:00pm: Presentations

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Before you jump in & sign up

Important Junior Category Update: Due to recent changes in AusCycling rules, our junior categories are now restricted to U13–U17 only. Entries for U11 riders are no longer accepted, but keep an eye on our website for upcoming all-ages events that the whole family can enjoy.

• U13: Ages 11–12
• U15: Ages 13–14
• U17: Ages 15–16

Please note that you need to have an AusCycling RACE or DAY license - please check before you sign up. AusCycling determines your age group by your age as at December 31 2026.

We're sure your bike is in great nick, with working front and back brakes, no play in the bearings and plugged bar ends. Since we'll be racing on gravity trails we'll require you to bring your full-face helmet and wear knee pads along with a long sleeve jersey.

Riders in U13 to U17 will be required to wear knee & elbow guards, full length jersey & full finger gloves, but we hope everyone will be wearing those. Neck, back protection & body armor is highly recommended for all racers.

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Race Categories

Keeping entries simple.
However, to ensure a fair race the results calculation will be based on typical MTB categories.

Type	Entries Categories
ADULTS	Male, Female
JUNIORS	U13, U15, U17
E-BIKE	Male, Female

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Race Fees

Pedal Head Club Members receive a member discount.

Type	Member (Race Only)	Member (+ Shuttle Pass)	Non-Member (Race Only)	Non-Member (+ Shuttle Pass)
Junior	$15	$65	$25	$75
Adult	$25	$75	$35	$85

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Shuttles

The above pricing covers your race entry. Shuttles are included for the full day if you select the "+ Shuttle Pass" bundle. Otherwise, single shuttle tickets will be available for purchase on-the-day through our official shuttle partner, Bark Off Biking, at $15 per ride.

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More Info

• e: info@pedalheads.org.au
  
• f: https://www.facebook.com/pedalheadsinc
  
• w: http://pedalheads.org.au/

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If you don't want to race

That's not a reason to stay at home! We need marshals to help keep our riders safe, and spectators who cheer them on. In any case bring something to make a lot of noise with!

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Event Sponsors and Supporters

Want to put your brand in front of an active local mountain bike community?

We’re looking for sponsors to help bring the Icarus Comeback Event to life and support the return of racing at St Helens. This is a great chance to back something exciting, community-driven, and full of energy — while putting your business in front of riders, families, volunteers, and supporters who love being part of local sport.

Whether you can help with cash, products, prizes, or services, your support will make a real difference and help us grow the series again. If you’d like to be part of the comeback story, we’d love to hear from you.

Thanks to our current sponsors: