Western Sydney MTB Club
WSMTB XC Round 5 - 2024

Details
Date
Sun, 20 Oct 2024
Course
Knapsack Park
Entries open
Tue, 01 Oct 2024 9:00 AM AEST
Entries close
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 5:00 PM AEDT
Pay online by
Sat, 19 Oct 2024 5:00 PM AEDT


Entries close 5:00PM Saturday 19 October June 2024, No late entries - enter early, scratch late! Scratching available up to 10:00AM on race day and you receive a full refund on your entry fee.

Location

The event take place at the Knapsack Park.


Parking

Please be aware that the Blue Mountains City Council has stipulated in our approval for the use of Knapsack Park that event parking will be restricted to the Knapsack Oval parking area only, parking for the event is not permitted in any of the adjacent side streets or informal parking areas that adjoin the Knapsack precinct.


Registration

Registration is ONLINE ONLY and you must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence. No late entries will be accepted. For AusCycling licence information please visit https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership.

For Terms and Conditions please visit https://assets.auscycling.org.au/s3fs-public/2021-04/auscycling-event-terms-and-conditions.pdf?hLVjg_cHO6zFER9cEiPsB1g_khYrg853=

By entering the E-bike category you agree that your e-Bike used at our events to complies with Australian Standards and understand that it may be scrutinised by the race Commissaires.


One Day Event Licence

If you are not a current member, then you may include the purchase of a temporary membership in your entry. AusCycling's One Day Event Licence is a great option for people who like to race occasionally and would prefer not to commit for a full year. The cost for a One Day Event Licence is $44 + the entry fee and is fully refunded if the event is cancelled or you scratch prior to the event.


WSMTB Club Membership

If our are not already a member of the WSMTB Club through AusCycling you can add us to your licence through AusCycling. Please visit AusCycling - Become A Member Of Multiple Clubs and select Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club from the list. Club membership cost $25 per year and offers discounted entry fees and helps support the running cost of the club.


Race Fees

Age Group (age as of 31 December) Cost Licence Requirements
U10s (Non competitive) Free! You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence
U13s $7.50 You must have a valid AusCycling, or One Day Event Licence
U15s $12.50 You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence
Senior (WSMTB member) $27.50 You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence
Senior (non WSMTB member) $32.50 You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence
Participation $27.50 You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence
E-Bike (WSMTB member) $27.50 You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence
E-Bike (non WSMTB member) $32.50 You must have a valid AusCycling or One Day Event Licence

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.


Race Categories

Grades:: A, B, C, D, WA-WD, U15 B&G. U13 B&G, U11 B&G + Participation Ride, E-bike

Participation category is an introduction to racing. It is non competitive and will be the last group to start. Entrants will have a timing chip plate to get a recorded lap time.


Schedule - Note we will be running split grades for this event (like we do for Club Champs when at Blue Gum Lodge)

Registration open for number plate collection 01:00pm
Track open for practice 1.00pm
Juniors - U10s Kids Participation 1:30pm
C Grade Men 2:00pm
D Grade Men 2:00pm
C Grade Women 4:00pm
D Grade Women 1:30pm
Juniors - U15 Men 2:00pm
Juniors - U15 Women 2:00pm
Participation Mixed 2:00pm
Juniors - U13s Racing Boys & Girls 2.00pm
Registration re open for number plate collection 3.00pm
Track open for practice 3.30pm
A Grade Men 4:00pm
B Grade Men 4.00pm
A Grade Women 4.00pm
B Grade Women 4.00pm
E-Bike 4:00pm

Race Format

Grade Number of Laps - average length 5kms per lap
A Grade Men 6
B Grade Men 5
C Grade Men 4
D Grade Men 3
A Grade Women 5
B Grade Women 4
C Grade Women 3
D Grade Women 3-4 Short
Juniors - U15 Men 2
Juniors - U15 Women 2
Juniors - U13 Boys 3 to 4 Short
Juniors - U13 Girls 3 to 4 Short
Participation 1
E-Bike 6

Presentation

1st, 2nd and 3rd Podium Places are awarded for all grades

A presentation will be held following the event and results will be available online following the event.


Series Dates

XC Round 1 7 April 2024
XC Round 2 19 May 2024
XC Round 3 23 June 2024
XC Round 4 18 August 2024
XC Round 5 25 October 2024
XC Round - Club Championships 17 November 2024

Contact

Event Organiser Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club Inc
Contact Name Evan Cratchley
Contact Phone Number 0427 117 741
Contact Email xc@wsmtb.com
Event Website www.wsmtb.com

Special thanks to our supporters

Entry prices

Online pricing:

U10 Jnr Participation
$0.00
U13's
$7.50
U15's
$12.50
Seniors - Regular
$32.50
Seniors - WSMTB members
$27.50
Senior Participation Ride
$27.50

A payment card fee may apply (calculated at checkout).

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