St Helens Winter Race Series

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About us

Riding bikes is fun. Pedal Heads Inc want to share their passion for Mountain bikes with our local community, that's why we are hosting a Winter Race Series for all levels. Non Members are welcome.

About the race

We're hosting a series of four events, each held on one of our gravity trails, each testing your skills in a different way. You can practise as much as you like (in fact we encourage it!) and on race day you will have a two hour window to ride as often as you like in pursuit of your own personal best. We will celebrate the fastest person in each category of each race. The series winner will be the person with the best three results (which keeps you in contention if you miss one race) and we'll have some great prices in store.

About Race 2 - Icarus

Did you like the first race? We're taking it up a notch with the second leg of our series: Icarus. To access the trail you'll be rolling down Send Helen's to where you started in Race 1 and then have to climb a few meters to get to the start of the stage. Make sure you have a look at the rock slab after berm 2 and check the entry to the S-curve around the tree a little further in. Icarus is a more natural trail with some cool features and many off-camber corners. The final meters will take you to the trail head along the fire road which should give spectators a chance to get a good look at some racing action.

Note: We will have a separate start for our younger riders (U13 and younger) after the two first tricky bits - we will have marshals on site to help them get there safely - and have a separate finish for them before the jumps.

Before you jump in & sign up

Please note that you need to have an MTBA or AusCycling RACE or DAY license - please check before you sign up. We're sure your bike is in great nick, with working 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 (we accept models with removable chin bars). Juniors will be required to wear knee & long sleeves or elbow guards & full finger gloves but we hope everyone will be wearing those. Neck, back protection & body armour is recommended.

Race Categories

Keeping your entry simple

Type	Entries Categories
ADULTS	Male, Female
Juniors	Male, Female

In the interest of fairness we will split the categories for the timing.

Race Fees

Pedal Head Club Members receive a member discount.

Type	Pedal Heads members	Members of other clubs
Junior	$8	$12
Adult	$10	$20

Shuttles

The above pricing is excluding shuttles.
Shuttles can be purchased on-the-day at a discounted rate through one of our sponsors Gravity Isle.

Season Pass:

Want the convenience of a season pass? (please enter here for all 4 races to save <>

Type	Races	Member	Regular
Junior	4	$27	$43
Adult	4	$35	$55

Upcoming Series Dates

Race	Date	Location	Rego	Race	Preso
Race 1	8-Aug	Send Helens	09:00 -10:00	11:00-14:00	14:30
Race 2	22-Aug	Icarus	09:00-10:00	11:00-14:00	14:30
Race 3	5-Sep	Old Salty Dog	09:00-10:00	11:00-14:00	14:30
Race 4	19-Sep	Mack10	09:00-10:00	11:00-14:00	14:30

Please make sure you attend the Rider's Briefing at 10:00 at the Rego Tent.

Note: we previously stated incorrect dates for race 3 & 4; the dates above are the correct ones. The dates on our flyers and web site were correct , too. Please double check if you can still make it & let us know if that causes any issues.

More Info

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!

Event Sponsors and Supporters

A very special thanks to our supporters

Pedal Heads Race 2 - Icarus 2021-08-22