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🏞️ About

Join us for the Tamworth Mountain Bikers XCC (Cross Country Short Course) Club Event.

XCC is a fast, exciting and spectator-friendly racing format featuring short, action-packed races on a purpose-built course. Multiple laps, close racing and exciting tactical racing make this one of the most enjoyable mountain bike disciplines for both riders and spectators.

Saturday's racing forms part of the Tamworth Mountain Bikers Triple Event Weekend and is the perfect opportunity to race, socialise and prepare for Sunday's NSW/ACT XCO State Series Round.

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🚵 Triple Event Weekend

The XCC Club Event is part of the Tamworth Mountain Bikers Triple Event Weekend, featuring three exciting days of mountain bike racing and activities.

Friday 28 August - NSW Schools MTB Series Round 4

Saturday 29 August - Tamworth Mountain Bikers XCC Club Event - Official Practice for Sunday's State Series following the completion of racing

Sunday 30 August - AusCycling NSW/ACT XCO State Series Round 5

Camping is available at Tamworth MTB Park from Thursday to Sunday (donation appreciated). The park offers toilets, town water, catering and coffee onsite, and is just minutes from the Tamworth CBD, making it an ideal base for riders and families.

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💰 Entry Requirements

Riders must hold one of the following:

• AusCycling Club Membership
• AusCycling Race Membership
• AusCycling 1-Day Event Licence (available during entry)

👉 Learn more about AusCycling memberships:

https://www.auscycling.org.au/become-a-member

Entry Fees

• Regular Entry – $10
• U17 Riders – $7

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🏁 Event Schedule

Start Time	Activity	Categories	Allocated Time
8:20am	Registration	Race Plate Collection	20 mins
8:40am	Rider Briefing	Compulsory for all competitors	20 mins
9:00am	Race 1	E-Bike	20 mins
9:30am	Race 2	U13 Men & Women	10 mins
9:50am	Race 3	U15 Men & U17 Men	15 mins
10:20am	Race 4	U15 Women, U17 Women, Masters Women 5/6, 7/8, 9+	15 mins
10:50am	Race 5	Masters Men 5/6, 7/8, 9+	15 mins
11:20am	Race 6	Masters Men 3/4	20 mins
12:00pm	Race 7	U19 Women, Elite Women, Expert Women, Masters Women 1/2 & 3/4	20 mins
12:40pm	Race 8	U19 Men, Elite Men, Expert Men, Masters Men 1/2	20 mins
1:05pm	Official Practice	Sunday's XCO State Series Round Opens (or on completion of racing)	-
1:05pm	Race Plate Collection	Sunday XCO State Series Round	-

Please note: The schedule is indicative only and may be amended by the Race Director based on rider numbers, weather, trail conditions or other operational requirements.

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ℹ️ Race Information

This event will be conducted in accordance with the current AusCycling General Technical Regulations and Mountain Bike Technical Regulations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

AusCycling Technical Regulations

https://auscycling.org.au/clubs/event-organiser-hub/technical-regulations

XCC Race Format

As per the AusCycling Mountain Bike Technical Regulations:

• Open Men: 20 minutes + 3 laps (maximum total race time 25 minutes)
• Open Women: 15 minutes + 3 laps (maximum total race time 20 minutes)
• Junior Men & Women: 15 minutes + 3 laps (maximum total race time 20 minutes)

The President of the Commissaires' Panel (PCP) may alter race durations where permitted under the AusCycling Technical Regulations. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Event Procedures

• Categories may be combined, split or started in waves depending on rider numbers.
• Riders should report to the start area when called.
• Riders who are lapped, or are likely to be lapped, may be withdrawn from the race at the discretion of the President of the Commissaires' Panel (PCP). :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• At the completion of the timed portion of each race, riders will be shown 3 laps to go, followed by 2 laps to go and 1 lap to go. A bell will be rung to signal the final lap. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• The race concludes when the race leader crosses the finish line after completing the final lap. All remaining riders will be classified in the order they cross the finish line. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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📢 More Information

📧 info@tammtb.asn.au

📱 https://www.facebook.com/tamworthmountainbikers

🌐 https://www.tammtb.asn.au