ABOUT
This event is a Gravity Enduro MTB Flow race open to Grade 5 to Grade 12 students. This style of racing is really social, it will run for 6 hours from 9am - 3pm. Competitors will be able to start their liaison to the start of the timed stages any time after 8:30am, each rider will be able to do up to 5 runs of each stage but only their best time from each stage will be used to create their total finishing time. The rider in each category with the shortest final time is considered the winner. Only the specified stage is part of the timed stage that is part of your finishing time, the climb to the start (Liaison Stage) is not timed, but must be ridden. No shuttles permitted.
The winning school will have their name added to our perpetual shield and the school will be given a small trophy to take home and display at the school.
This event will still be suitable for any new riders who would like to give it a go.
The stages will be approximately 2 - 5 minutes in length.
There will be a total of 3 stages.
CATEGORIES
Grades 5 & 6 - Mini Groms - Male Grades 5 & 6 - Mini Groms - Female
Grades 7 & 8 - Groms - Male Grades 7 & 8 - Groms - Female
Grades 9 & 10 - Shredders - Male Grades 9 & 10 - Shredders - Female
Grades 11 & 12 - Senior Shredders - Male Grades 11 & 12 - Senior Shredders - Female
Teachers - Male Teachers - Female
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd for each category, as well as other random prizes available throughout the day.
- School Representation
Schools are encouraged to support their riders by allowing their students to participate in this extra-curricular activity.
School gazebos and teardrop banners are permitted to be set up around the event hub area.
- Insurance
We ask all riders to sign up for a 4-week free trial with our governing body AusCycling.
If a rider has already used their 4-week free trial in the past. please reach out to our club to have the rider included under our mass event coverage.
A rider indemnity waiver will be required to be signed for all riders. A parent/guardian/teacher must sign for each rider. These can be requested a head of time by emailing
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- USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
By entering this event, you agree that photos & video recordings may be taken during the event and later published by the club. As a general rule, the club does not use feature photos of identifiable subjects for promotional purposes without express consent. Should you want to opt-out of this entry condition, please email
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- Bike Requirements
A safe bike that would pass a inspection. This means working brakes, safe inflated tires, handle bar plugs and the remainder of bike being in working condition.
- Rider Clothing
All riders must be in at least a t-shirt, shorts that cover to the top of the knee, closed in shoes and at least an open face helmet that meets Auscycling standards.
It is recommended that a full face helmet be worn as well as full length pants and a long sleeve shirt and gloves but these items are not mandatory.
- First Aid
There will be a designated First-Aid officer at the venue while riders are on course. There is also a Ambulance station located within 500m of the main trailhead.
- Accomodation/s
There are a few options for accommodation in Finch Hatton itself. There is the Criterion Hotel, the local showgrounds (Campgrounds), and even some air bnb's all located in Finch Hatton. There are also plenty of options available in Mackay. Staying in Mackay does add roughly a 50minute commute to and from race start location.
- Bike Maintenance
Mackay has 2 bike stores. Mackay Cycles located Shop 7/8-14 Centurion Dr, Mackay QLD 4740 & Corry Cycles who are located at Corner of Gordon & Milton Street, Mackay QLD 4740.
Finch Hatton also has its own store, Corry Cycles Finch Hatton which will be offering both bike repairs and bike hire over entire race weekend
- Food/Meals
Food will be available for purchase from our club run BBQ, drinks will also be available. Drinking water is available free throughout the trailhead
Full sit down meals can be purchased from the Criterion Hotel in Finch Hatton
Delicious snacks and tea/coffee can be purchased from the Gift Shed Cafe in Finch Hatton
Course Marshalls will be around the track to assist riders including Sweep Riders. Unfortunately, riding cannot commence until sufficient Course Marshalls have been secured. If you know someone who will be at the event who is able to Marshall, please contact the club.
THE CLUB ASKS ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE. If you are having trouble registering via the internet, please contact the club. The contact number for the event is available until 9pm each day.
DETAILS
Activity Time
Race Plate Collection from 7:30am
Course Marshall Briefing 8:30am
Rider Briefing 8:30am
All Stages Live 9:00am
All Categories Finished 3:00pm
All Ages Presentations 3:30pm
Afternoon Activities 4:00pm onwards
RACE DURATIONS
Race lengths and times are set in accordance with Auscycling regulations:
Grades 5 & 6 – Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1 & 2
Grades 7 & 8 - Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1, 2 & 3
Grades 9 & 10 - Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1, 2 & 3
Grades 11 & 12 - Fastest overall time based on best total time from Stage 1, 2 & 3
Teachers Male
Teachers Female
Our stages for this weekend are as follows
Stage 1: TBD
Stage 2: TBD
Stage 3: TBD
CONTACT INFO
Race Director: Zac Schwarzrock Email:
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Website:
http://www.madmtbc.net/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/madmtbc
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