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The Albany MTB club is proud to present the fifth instalment of the club Summer Gravity Series. The gravity series is designed to introduce riders to gravity racing (Downhill and Gravity Enduro) and to provide an opportunity to practice skills for those entering the state series races. The aim is fun over competitiveness, but the racing will be timed, and prizes awarded after the completion of the final Thursday race.

A competitor’s best 4 results from the 5 races will count towards the series championship. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the best result from the final race will be deemed to place higher.

• Where: HQ - Event centre at Midds carpark at trail head. Trail starts just below last fire road crossing (not top of trail)..
  
• Sign in Desk Open : 05:00pm
  
• Race Start (all categories) : 5:15pm
• Presentations : Thursday 3rd December approx. 6:30pm at HQ

RACE	DATE	DAY	LOCATION
#1	Nov 5	Thursday	Midds Descent
#2	Nov 12	Thursday	Poikies Trail #2
#3	Nov 19	Thursday	Ridge Trail into Mt Clarence DH
#4	Nov 26	Thursday	Poikies Trail #1
#5	Dec 3	Thursday	Corndarup Descent and Series Presentations

THE FORMAT:

Each Thursday event, competitors have a 1 hour and 15 min period (5.15 pm - 6.30 pm) to complete a timed run down the week’s race stage. Competitors may complete as many timed runs as they can fit in the hour and fifteen minutes, but please be mindful of other competitors trying to complete their race runs.

No qualifying runs. All timed runs count. An individual’s fastest run will be their time for the week’s stage.

There are no set start orders. Competitors are requested to leave suitable time gap, recommended 30 seconds, between yourself and the competitor before you. Riders are requested to self-seed into groups of similar speed riders to speed up the process.

No vehicle shuttling is permitted, all riders must make their own way to the start line for each run.
Vehicle shuttling will result in disqualification.

EVENT DIVISIONS: Male and Female: Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Open, Masters 40+, Open ebike.

Your competition age will be calculated based on your age on 31 December 2026. E.g. A competitor born on the 25 November 2013, while only 12 at the first event is still required to enter the Under 15 Division as they will be 13 on 31 December 2026 and therefore not eligible for Under 13. Check year of birth and appropriate age category below.

BIRTH YEAR	AGE	CATEGORY
2017	9	U11
2016	10	U11
2015	11	U13
2014	12	U13
2013	13	U15
2012	14	U15
2011	15	U17
2010	16	U17

E-BIKES: E-Bikes must be set to factory specifications which is pedal assist only, max 250W and max output speed of 25km/h. E-Bikes may be inspected at random and failure to comply with factory specifications is deemed cheating with disqualification.

PRACTICE: Riders are expected to have completed one practice lap of the course prior to the 5:15 pm racing start time. Practice may occur during or prior to the 5.15pm - 5.30pm registration period.

EQUIPMENT: Full face helmets are compulsory.

Riders eligible for categories Under 17 and below must wear full finger gloves, full length jersey (covering elbows) and knee pads.

If you do not have the required equipment please contact president@albanymtb.com.au or leave a message on the club facebook page @albanymtbclub and Albany MTB club will try and locate some suitable loan gear so that you are able to participate.

PRIZES AND AWARDS: Winners for the summer gravity series will be based on points accumulated from each week’s race. Awards for each division will be presented following the race on Thursday 3rd December 2026.

POINTS TABLE: https://albanymtb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/points.pdf

PARKING: Parking is available in various Public Carparks in the Middleton Beach area. Please keep the roadway clear for Emergency Vehicles and be mindful of riders.

VOLUNTEERING: A great way to get involved is to help on the day by marshalling. We offer FREE entry if you supply a marshal. Spectators are also welcome.

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Entry Fees

Entry Fees $5. Late Entries additional $5.

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Eligibility and Insurance:

To be eligible to race in the summer gravity series competitors need to have Club or Race insurance through AusCycling. Free Trial and Day Licence is also suitable. Club or Race insurance is included with race membership to Albany MTB club and can be purchased by using the following links.

TO PURCHASE AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND FOR MORE INFORMATION, HEAD TO https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member

OTHER AUSCYCLING MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE:
– FAMILY MEMBERSHIP https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/family-memberships
– 30 DAY FREE TRIAL https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/free-trial
– ONE DAY EVENT LICENSE https://auscycling.org.au/become-a-member/event-licences

More Info

e: president@albanymtb.com.au
f: https://www.facebook.com/albanymtbclub w: https://albanymtb.com.au/

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