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50km XC MTB
20km XC MTB
Plus Qld Single Speed Champs
Qld: Sunday 22nd April, 2012

The For the RIders 50km Solo XC MTB & 20km XC MTB is a challenging cross country event event and a great opportunity for riders of all skill levelss to come along and try their hand at a longer distance MTB event especially if this is your first longer distance race.

The Mountain Bike Course is 7km Lap with competitors completing 7 or 3 Laps. This course has a little bit of everything and presents some key challenges including steep, pinchy, rocky climbs, some craggy descents, bridges, creek crossings, rocky fire trails and fast flowing single tracks.

The course will also offer some challenging riding for contenders in The Qld Single Speed Championships.

Click on the links below to find out more

 

Get Ready for the Dirt Fest Weekend with the team from For the Riders - Brisbane's Mountain Bike Specialists

Known around Brisbane as "the place to go for all your MTB gear" its only natural In 2 Adventure partners with For The Riders with our focus on off road events.

For The Riders is a Brisbane based business run by Mountain bike riders. The Annerley location specialises in all things Mountain Bike, and offers Brisbane's best range of quality gear for the MTB enthusiast.

The team at For The Riders have a reputation for friendly knowlegable staff and first-class workshops for quality repairs and servicing. Stocked brands include Cannondale, Santa Cruz, Yeti, Intense, Giant and more.

Catch up with The For The Riders Team at their ALL NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE MEGASTORE: 316 Ipswich Road, Annerley
Tel: 07 3892 5356
OR visit their online shop at www.fortheriders.com 

 

 

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QLD SINGLE SPEED CHAMPS

With such a huge Single Speed turnout at previous events, by special request, the 50km For the RIders XC MTB event will include a very special Qld Single Speed Championship category.

Qld Championship trophies will be awarded in the male and female single speed category

 

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PRIZES

Look out for some great prizes in all categories including:

The Male & Female Elite Category will be awarded:

  Place Prize
  1st $200 Cash
  2nd $100 Cash
  3rd $50 Cash

And 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes & medals will be awarded in all other categories, with the Qld Championship trophies being awarded to 1st place in the male and female single speed category.

 

 

 

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ENTRY

  • VIEW FULL ENTRY DETAILS & ENTER ON LINE HERE

50km XC MTB ENTRY FEE

  • Early Bird: $45 - Early Bird Entries close 4 weeks prior to the event
  • Entry: $55
  • On the Day Entry: $75

20km XC MTB ENTRY FEE

  • Early Bird: $35 - Early Bird Entries close 4 weeks prior to the event
  • Entry: $45
  • On the Day Entry: $65

ENTRY CLOSURE

  • Entries will close at 5pm on Thursday prior to the event. No entries can be accepted after this time.
  • If the event is not full 'On the Day' entries will be accepted but will incur an additional $20 charge to cover adminstrative costs.

INCLUSIONS

  • Electronic Timing
  • Sausage Sizzle
  • Race Numbers

 

 

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THE COURSE

The Mountain Bike Course is a 7km Lap. Competitors complete 7 or 3 Laps.

This course has a little bit of everything and presents a few key challenges including some steep, pinchy, rocky climbs, some rocky descents and creek crossings, fast, flowing single tracks and rocky fire trails.

IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS IS A PRIVATE PROPERTY

This is a private property that hosts young school groups. It is not possible to just turn up and ride the course, you are trespassing. The course famil day will be held on Saturday prior to the event for participants. If you arrive at the property outside of event times or before 5pm on Friday 1st of April, you will be turned away.

For the Riders XC MTB Course Profile

 

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TIMINGS

For the Riders 50km & 20km Solo XC Mountain Bike
& Qld Single Speed Champs

  7:00am 50km & 20km Registration Opens
Course open for practice Ride.
Note: Only registered riders displaying a race number may enter the course
  7:30am Course closed for practice Ride
  8:00am 50km & 20km Registration Closes
  8:15am 50km Course Brief
  8:30am For The Riders 50km XC MTB Event Start
  9:15am 20km Registration 2 Opens
  9:45am 20km Registration 2 Closes
  9:45am 20km Course Brief
  10:00am For the Riders 20km XC MTB Event Start
  12:35pm Mud Rats Dirt Bike
  *1:00pm Presentations & Dirt Master & Dirt Mistress Presentations

 

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CATEGORIES

  50km XC MTB 20km XC MTB
  Elite Junior (13yrs - 15yrs)
  Single Speed Young Guns (16yrs - 18yrs)
  Junior (15yrs - 17 yrs) Open (19yrs - 29yrs)
  Open (18 yrs - 29 yrs) Veteran (30+yrs)
  Veteran (30yrs - 39yrs)  
  Masters (40+ yrs)  
  Super Masters (50+ yrs)  

Age is your age on the day of the event.

Participants must be over 15 years of age on the day of the event to take part in the For the Riders 50km XC MTB
Participants must be over 13 years of age on the day of the event to take part in the For the Riders 20km XC MTB

 

 

 

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RACE RULES

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INSURANCE

In 2 Adventure has public liability insurance. This DOES NOT cover you as a participant.  If you fall off your bike or trip over a rock and hurt yourself, there is no accident cover for you. In 2 Adventure recommends that all participants have their own personal accident insurance.

Prior to entering the event each participant will be required to read, understand & agree to the Release & Waiver.

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