2025 HMBA CLUB DOWNHILL RACE 4
TIME: 8:00am – 4:00pm (usually finished before 4pm)
SIGN ON: 8:00am - 10:30am
RIDERS BRIEFING: 8:45am
Shuttles to start at 9.30am
LOCATION: The Monkey, Awaba Mountain Bike Park, Jenkins Rd, Freemans Waterhole NSW 2323
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY.
D GRADE IS BACK!!!!
For those DH riders who are not keen on riding the Rock Garden section of The Monkey or prefer a shorter ride we will be starting D Grade again this race with timed runs from the tunnel at the start of Biraban.
Please register by the FRIDAY MIDNIGHT (16/5) before the event otherwise we might need to cancel the bus if we don't have sufficient numbers.
Registration link: TBC
COST: $60
AusCycling Licence required - 1 Day Licence for Non-AusCycling Members:
https://www.auscycling.org.au/member.../other/event-licences
https://hmba.asn.au/calendar-of-events/
****AUSCYCLING CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS.****
U13, U15, U17 please follow section - c) MANDATORY Requirements
4.00 DOWNHILL CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS
a) Full-face helmets with a fixed non-detachable mouthpiece are mandatory at all AusCycling sanctioned events.
b) The jersey shall be a long-sleeved shirt with sleeves that extend down to the rider's wrists. Jerseys used in downhill events should be of a type specifically designed and sold for use in BMX Racing or Mountain Bike downhill events. Jerseys designed for road cycling, skinsuits, or one-piece suits comprising the jersey and the pants/shorts are not permitted for use in downhill events. The jersey must be either close fitting around the waist or must be tucked into the pants before the start to not cause interference. Knees must be covered by full-length trousers and/or self-fastening knee or knee/shin guards expressly designed for off-road competition.
c) For all riders who are eligible to compete in U13, U15 and U17 categories, the following equipment is MANDATORY at all times while on track regardless of registered category:
• Full-finger gloves must be worn;
• Full length jersey – jersey must cover elbows at all times;
• Knee pads and elbow pads must be worn.
The use of the following for all competitors is strongly recommended:
• Neck brace expressly designed for off-road competition;
• Back and shoulder protection expressly designed for the purpose;
• Full finger gloves;
• Elbow protectors and/or long sleeve jersey to the wrist;
• Goggles expressly designed for the purpose.
Auscycling MTB Technical Regulations can be found here:
www.auscycling.org.au/page/about/policies-rules
You may also like the following events from Hunter Mountain Bike Association:
- Next Sunday, 18th May, 08:00 am, 2025 HMBA Club XC Race 4 - Graded & Junior (U9s, 11s, 13s & 15s) in Warners Bay
- Next month, 15th June, 08:00 am, NSW State XC Series & 2025 HMBA Club XC Race 5 - Graded & Junior (U9s, 11s, 13s & 15s) in Warners Bay
- Next month, 29th June, 08:30 am, 2025 HMBA Club Downhill (DH) Race 5 (with D Grade from Biraban) in Warners Bay
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