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XCO (Cross country olympic) races are approximately 1.5 hours long and are completed individually.

Confused about how XCO racing works? Head to http://ambc.asn.au/event-info/xco-series/

This XCO event will be part of the Zero Friction Cycling overall series championship, so make sure to put your best foot forward!

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RACE DETAILS

Time	Event
7:30am	REGO OPEN
8:30am	U19M, U17M, U15M, U13M
10:30am	A WOMEN, B WOMEN, U19W, U17W, U15W, U13W
12:30pm	A MEN, B MEN, C MEN, D MEN

• Race start time is subject to change
• Please lend a hand to get our vollies out of the weather

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CATEGORIES/START WAVES

Self seeded, ability based categories for XC racing.

All lap counts are subject to change at any time at the race director's discretion.

Seniors

Grade	Lap Count
A Grade Men	6 laps
B Grade Men / A Grade Women	5 laps
C Grade Men / B Grade Women	4 Laps
D Grade Men 3 laps / C Grade Women	3 laps

Juniors

Grade	Lap Count
U19 Men	5 laps
U19 Women	4 laps
U17 (all)	4 laps
U15 (all)	3 laps
U13 (all)	2 laps

All Junior races to be cancelled if forecast for 34deg or over

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 as the button is not available after this) .

On the day You will receive a race plate and transponder. The race plate attaches to your handlebars and the transponder is to be secured to your fork leg. Cable ties are provided, although it is your responsibility to ensure that these are visible and correctly mounted. You must return these after your race, or you will be asked to replace them!

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COURSE

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35792027

XCO courses 4-5km long, aiming to be a total race time of 1h 15 for the winner of each category. This means that A graders are expected to do approximately 12.5minute laps, whereas D graders are expected to be over 20 minutes. The trails used are generally Intermediate-Advanced, although B-lines are provided. We have supplied some proposed loops however we cannot guarantee that these will be the exact loop used on race day due to the demands of the park managers.

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PARKING

The race van, rego and sign on will be located on the mezzanine level of the Eagle MTB Park bowl.

Access to this area is from the Old Freeway gate, you will need to follow signs and drive in along the access road.

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VOLUNTEERS

We need you. These races happen with the good work done by our vollies. We now use a spreadsheet that has available roles and responsibilities for volunteers. By rostering yourself onto the spreadsheet you are helping out and may be eligible for a free entry! See spreadsheet here

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COURSE SET UP

Course will be set up the day before. If anyone can help please get in touch with the club at racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au

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LICENSING/MEMBERSHIP

Note a current AusCycling All-Discipline or Off-Road license is required to ride these events (or a Cycling Australia / MTBA equivalent), primarily for insurance purposes. Bring your license card / digital membership with you to sign-on! If this is your first try at racing you can get a FREE 4 week trial membership (https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/other/free-trial ) (only for people who have not held a CA or MTBA membership in the last 3 years). To be a member of Adelaide MTB Club, head to https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership to pick the license that is right for you and choose Adelaide MTB Club to join our club! It’ll cost $25 to be a member!

If you have any questions, feel free to email 2021committee@ambc.asn.au for more information!