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About

This is an extra race for the winter series raced down at Forrest in conjunction with the Forrest MTB Club

Geelong MTB Club and Forrest MTB Club are combining forces to bring you a great double header weekend of racing.

The event includes a Saturday afternoon Senior XCC race to fire up the legs followed by the main Sunday morning Dirt Squirts and Seniors XCO races.

The vision for this double header race weekend is to vary up our racing locations and promote some other areas for GMBC members to ride bikes.

The sun will set on Saturday afternoon with a sausage sizzle, bonfire (BBQ marshmallows) and time to relax with fellow cycling mates, enjoy the social scene, and most importantly discuss strategies for the upcoming XCO.

Make it a full racing weekend down in the fantastic Otway Ranges, by staying overnight in cozy local accommodation, checking out the local eateries and leisurely exploring all the newly built Forrest MTB trails and pump track.

This is heaven for all mountain bikers and cannot be missed!

PS: If you have a GMBC jersey, do your club proud and wear it on the day.

Dirt Squirts Winter Series Mountain Bike Racing is for 3yo to 14yo Male and Female Riders. The focus is on fun and gaining skills through a typical club racing format.

Please ensure your children have clean bikes so as not to bring pathogens to the Otways Forest

Race Fees

• Cost: $10
  
• Online entry only: no on the day entry.
  

Race Categories

Under 6 Mixed (Ages 3,4,5)
Under 8 Mixed (Ages 6,7)
Under 11 Male (Ages 8,9,10 Male)
Under 11 Female (Ages 8,9,10 Female)
Under 13 Male (Ages 11,12 Male)
Under 13 Female (Ages 11,12 Female)
Under 15 Male (Ages 13,14 Male)
Under 15 Female (Ages 13,14 Female)

Please Note:
* 1st, 2nd and 3rd podium places are awarded to Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 Categories * Under 6 and Under 8 get participation ribbons
* 5 Year Old's are able to race in Under 8 but you need to indicate in the comments when you enter in the Under 6 Category so we can change you within the system, I will say the Under 6 course are often a lot more creative and fun but better suited to the smaller bikes.

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Race Durations

Race Duration (Cut off before Starting a New Lap)

U13 & U15 – 40 Minutes | U11 – 30 Minutes | U8 – 20 Minutes | U6 – 15 Minutes |

Race Courses will be provided on Facebook closer to the date.

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Race Schedule

• 8:30am to 9:15am - Plate Collection (Courses open for Practice)
  
• 9:15am to 9:30am - Race Briefing
  
• 9:30am - Race Start
  
• ~10:30am - Presentations
  

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Event Village:

Will be located at the bottom of Red Carpet Trail off Kaanglang Rd

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Parking:

The race village is located at the bottom of the Red Carpet Trail off Kaanglang Road. As parking is limited, please consider this spot as a drop-off for your bikes, chairs, bulky items, and picnic baskets. Other nearby parking locations are West Barwon Reservoir and Forrest Southern MTB Trailhead.

If you are making a weekend of it:

Check out local accommodation in the area - plenty in Forrest and surrounding suburbs. If heading out for a bite to eat on Saturday night then check out DarTeta Restaurant or the Brewery.

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Contact

Alan Flaherty 0407 433 682

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Special thanks to Parks Victoria

Refunds: If we need to cancel for any reason, all riders will be given a 100% refund. We'll make every effort to notify riders the event is cancelled. If in doubt, please check this race listing for a notice.