Ferguson Valley Mountain Bike Club
[Clone] Downsouth Mountain Bike Festival - XCO State Series Round 5 - Dunsborough

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Date
Sat, 5 Mar 2022
Entries open
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:59 AM AWST
Entries close
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 5:50 AM AWST
Pay online by
Fri, 04 Mar 2022 5:50 AM AWST


COVID-19 Notice

We are taking COVID-19 seriously.
By entering this event, you agree to the following:

  • you will not attend if you have flu-like symptoms within 5 days of the event
  • you will follow all safety guidelines and directions of the event promoter
  • you will maintain excellent hand hygiene and use the provided hand sanitizers before and after your event
  • maintain 1.5 metres separation between people who are not from the same household or groups of other patrons and refrain from all unnecessary physical contact
  • It is strongly recommended that you download the SafeWA App
  • Please register you attendance via the QR codes that will be located around the course

XCO State Series 2021 Round 5 - Downsouth Mountain Bike Festival 2021 - Dunsborough - Saturday 5.6.21

IMPORTANT: Please ensure you enter your Yellow 2021 Race plate number into the question during entry. If you do not have one Please enter 000 then you will be issued with a plate to use for the rest of the season (Not Required for U9/13 Riders)

Venue: Dunsborough

Date: SATURDAY 5th June

Registration: 9.00am Club house

Practise: 9.00am 2 hours

Course closed: 11am


RACE SCHEDULE


Sprockets

Wave U9 Start Time Estimated Race Time
Under 9 11:00 AM 20 minutes


Wave U13 Start Time Estimated Race Time
Under 13 11:30 AM 30 minutes


Adults

Wave 1 Start Time Estimated Race Time LAPS
Mens A Grade 12:30 PM 1 Hour 30 Minutes 4
Men’s B grade 12:31 PM 1 Hour 30 minutes 3
Women A Grade 12:31 PM 1 Hour 30 minutes 3
Under 19 Boys 12:31 PM 1 Hour 30 minutes 3
Under 19 Girls 12:32 PM 1 Hour 30 minutes 2
Under 17 Boys 12:32 PM 1 hour 2
Under 17 Girls 12:32 PM 1 hour 2
Under 15 Boys 12:32 PM 45 min - 1 Hour 2


Wave 2 Start Time Estimated Race Time LAPS
Men’s C grade 2:30 PM 1 Hr 15 - 1 Hr 30 min 2
Women B Grade 2:30 PM 1 Hr - 1 Hr 15 min 2
Men’s D grade 2:31 PM 1 Hr - 1 Hr 15 min 2
Men’s E grade 2:32 PM 1 Hr - 1 Hr 15 min 2
Women C Grade 2:33 PM 1 Hr - 1 Hr 15 min 1
Under 15 Girls 2:33PM 45 min - 1 Hour 1

Presentations

Starting at 4 pm inside the warm country club, you must be there to receive your prizes. All divisions will receive something. Or just come along and join us for a quiet one.


Race Information:

The Down South MTB Festival Facebook is a local family friendly club run event, hosted by the Perth Mountain bike club, MRORCA, The Cape Mountain Bikers and the Dunsborough Cycle Club. Traditionally held over the June long weekend its hosts 2 rounds of the state cross country Mountain Bike race series. With more than 500 participants expected to compete over the weekend ranging from elite cross-country mountain bikers to kids having a great time in the U9’s race.

Location

Taking in some of WA's most technically challenging trails within the Margaret River and Dunsborough MTB parks. Both recently upgraded courses are designed to challenge your bike handling skills and test your strength, stamina and mental grit

Dunsborough Mountain Park Map

Course

Course Map Lee and Graham from the Bike Shed, PMBC, Cape Mountain Bikers and Dunsborough Cycle Club would like to thank you for getting involved in this weekend’s Down South MTB Festival. There is some useful information regarding race 5 in Dunsborough on Saturday.

Practise will be between 9am and 11am. St John Medics available on-site. Ride at your own risk outside of this official time.

Parking

Below is a map with parking options for people travelling down to the event. The Dunsborough Primary School on Turner St have been kind enough to let us use their car park again. Its just a short walk across the oval to the start finish line. I have also flagged some other areas of parking in red for your convenience. Please try and avoid using the clubs main car park if possible. If you need vehicle access into golf course please contact Graham at info@bikesheddunsborough.com.au 97591495 for more information.

Parking Map

Race Day Admin & Rego

Registration for the event will once again be held in the country club between 9 am and 12, for further information and help head to the Bike Shed marquee adjacent to the 1st fairway. If you arrive late in the day or need any changes to your entry please see Chris Park at the PMBC marquee at the start finish line.

The Country Club

There will be food available at the club house, with fresh coffee from 9am. The club will also fire up the BBQ from 11am for some seriously tasty hot dogs and other delicacies. The Country Club will be open during the day and into the evening for light refreshments. Inside the club you will also find warm showers and toilet facilities. There is also plenty of inside and under cover outside seating if you need some where to relax.

Burgers - to fuel up for Sunday

If you are looking to stay in town for diner then swing past Occy’s or Bayside Burger Bar

If you looking for arguably the best take away burgers around then check out Burgertron on the main street

Repairs

The Bike Shed will be available for any emergency repairs, parts and nutrition through out the afternoon. Please message the boys via Facebook if you need help after normal opening hours.


We hope you have a safe and enjoyable stay in the South West over the long weekend.

See you on the trails

Graham Clarke

Dunsborough Cycle Club


SPONSORS: A big shout out to our major sponsors of the event, that help make this weekend possible.





Entry prices

Online pricing:

Regular Entry
$40.00
Jnr U15-U19 categories
$30.00
Jnr U9-U13 categories
$10.00
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Donation info

Trailbuilding Donation

Please consider adding a trail building donation to your race entry. 100% of funds go directly to the club for trail building. Thanks.