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PLEASE NOTE THE REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY 26TH AUGUST AT MIDNIGHT!!!!!

The Gladstone Mountain Biking Club was formed to promote Mountain Biking in the Gladstone Region in a Positive, Inclusive and Family Friendly way.

Its time to dust off the full face helmets again - It's double header time!

Carrying on our sponsors for the end of year we have: Multitrade Bui;ding Hire McCoskers Mathersons Crane Hire M1 Cycles & ASN Gladstone

Date: Sunday 28th August 2021 Location: Gladstone Mountain Bike Park, end of Koowin Drive, Kirkwood Registrations close: Midnight Thursday 26th August 2021 Race start time: Race plate collection from 6:30am, Registration will Close at 0730. Race Briefing at 7:45am (top of the hill) for an 8am start. Skill Level: This event requires a moderate to high level of MTB riding skill. Protective Equipment: There is a mandatory requirement to wear an Australian Standard full face helmet for competitive stages in this event and we strongly encourage riders to wear additional protection such as knee and elbow guards, gloves and protective eye wear. Helmets must be worn on transition stages also but you can switch to open face helmets in these non competitive sections. First Aid Requirements: A trained paramedic will be in attendance, and first aid kits on site.

Event Description: This event is an enduro style competition which requires completion of a defined circuit starting and finishing at the Gladstone Mountain Bike Park Trail Head. The course will include 3 to 5 (depending on class) timed competitive stages (all of them mostly downhill in bias), over which collective times will determine the placing of riders in the event. Sections of the course between the competition segments will have a loosely timed cut off to maintain a regular cycle of competitors and help maintain the start order. Riders will start each competition section at 30 second intervals, or as otherwise instructed by the starter Classes: Elite Men, Sport Men, Elite Women, Sport Women, Masters (40+), Super Masters, E-Bike, Novice, Juniors (aged 11 to 16 as of 31 Dec 2020). Course: 1,Hyflow 2,High Voltage 3, Sundowner 4,Drop Bear 5,Full Holy Roller (Yes, you read that right!) Elites do all 5, Sport, Masters, E-Bike do 1-3 & 5. Novice and Junior do 2, 3 & 5. Exact course details will be advised during the riders briefing. Course subject to change at the Event Directors discretion, depending on trail and weather conditions. Duration: The event is likely to finish around 11 am on Sunday morning, but total time will be dependent on rider numbers. The weather can be hot so please bring plenty of water and snacks! Online Entry Cost: $25 seniors; $10 juniors Online entries only: On the day entries will not be available. This is an Auscycling event and a suitable Auscycling license will be required. .Please note: We have had issues with our timing system in the past but all efforts will be made to ensure times / placings are right. The guys who run the timing put in a huge effort so cut them some slack and be patient 😃

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