You have dared to venture to the Dark Side..... Before you read on... decide... are you ready for the Midnight Madness of the 8hr LunarC Enduro?
LunarC is not your average mountain bike event and it's not for the faint of heart. Starting at Midnight Friday and finishing at 8am on Saturday morning LunarC turns mountain biking on it's head as competitors turn to the Dark Side for adventure with just a touch of Wickedness.
Held at Murrenbong Scout Camp, just 40 minutes north of Brisbane the LunarC 8hr throws up an all new challenge for solo riders and teams of 2 or 3. This is an awesome course for a night event so get ready for a night of Midnight Mountain Bike Madness! Click on the Links Below to Find out More
The LunarC 8 hour MTB Enduro is a cross country course which provides challlenges for experienced competitors while being extrememly friendly for beginner & recreational riders. Its a great course for participants to come along and try your hand at night racing. LunarC race categories include solo, pairs (Double Take) and teams of three (Triple Play)
And the Twist In a new twist the LunarC 8hr starts at Midnight Friday and finishes at 8am Saturday, leaving your weekend free for even more adventure! And we've made it really easy for you to come along and just enjoy the riding with camping included in the entry and optional catering packages to refuel your energy before, during and after the event! And, look out for some special surprises that only the LunarC Dark Side can deliver!
Murrenbong Scout Camp
135 Scout Road
Kurwongbah
Qld, 4503
The event is on the north side of Brisbane, not far from Petrie and takes approximately 30-45 minutes travel time from the Brisbane CBD.
Brisbane Street Directory: Map 87 Reference P11
How to Get There
From the North
Turn off the Bruce Hwy onto Anzac Avenue
Follow Anzac Avenue into Petrie.
Turn right onto Dayboro Rd.
Carry on past North Pine Country Park.
After Circuit Rd on the Right, take the next right onto Scout Rd.
After approximately 2.5km GO PAST Gate 1 at Murrenbong Scout Camp.
After approximately 800m turn left into GATE 2 at Murrenbong Scout Camp.
Follow the dirt track up the hill.
At the top of the hill turn right and continue along the track to HQ.
Park in the open grassy area where directed by officials.
From the South
Heading North on Gympie Rd, at Anzac Avenue, take the Dayboro Rd turn.
Carry on Dayboro Rd past North Pine Country Park.
After Circuit Rd on the Right, take the next right onto Scout Rd.
After approximately 2.5km GO PAST Gate 1 at Murrenbong Scout Camp.
After approximately 800m turn left into GATE 2 at Murrenbong Scout Camp.
Follow the dirt track up the hill.
At the top of the hill turn right and continue along the track to HQ.
Park in the open grassy area where directed by officials.
IMPORTANT: The road within the scout camp is a single dirt track and there are some ruts and muddy patches. The speed limit is 20km per hour. Please take care when driving and be aware of possible oncoming traffic
LunarC is approx an 8.5km cross country course. It is varied and graded easy to medium in technical difficulty.
The course presents a few key challenges including some technical single track with switch backs, rollovers and pinchy climbs, there are also a number of hills and some steeper, rocky descents. The course includes fast, flowing single track, short sectionsof technical single track, trails, some fire trails and a creek crossing which adds an element of excitement in the dark.
For those of you who are familiar with the In 2 Adventure mountain bike course at Murrenbong there are a few key changes for LunarC. The course has been extended and takes in some of the run tracks from Tre-X and some all new single track sections have been opened up, with a new rocky descent plus an added creek crossing and hill climbs. If you thought the course was good before just wait until you check out this one.
Our very own LunarC event radio station will be... ON AIR!
LunarC fm will be on air throughout the evening with event updates, music, pod casts, competitions, shout outs, requests and much more. Just bring along your radios to tune in!
How Can I Get Involved? LunarC fm is your radio station and you can be a part of it by:
1. Send in your 'Shout Outs' Just email us at info@in2adventure.com.au with the following information by Sunday 9th
Email Header: LunarC fm Requests
My Name: <Enter your name>
Team Name: <Enter your team name> if applicable
Shout Out To: <include the person/team the shout out is going to>
Time: <preferred time of shout out> - include a 1hr time frame ie 1pm-2pm. We can't guarantee the time, but we'll do our very best.
Shout Out Script: Up to 25 words <include details of your 'shout out'>
We'll do our very best to include the shout out in the run sheet at the time you requested.
2. Send us your Stories If you have a special story relating to the event, ie a special challenge, it's your first event, tell us about your team etc. Email info@in2adventure.com.au by Sunday 9th of January with the details.
Tents can be set up overnight on Friday and this is included in your LunarC Entry. The event site will be open from 3.30pm on Friday afternoon for set up.
Race HQ Set Up & Vehicles
Tent set up will be on the grassed area around Race HQ.
There are two areas allocated for setting up tents and vehicles.
Set Up Area 1: If competitors choose to set up at HQ on the side of the dam they will not be able to remove their vehicles until all riders have finished the event on Saturday Morning.
Set Up Area 2: On the other side of the main track, vehicles will be able to arrive and depart during the event.
Both areas have track side frontage. Tthe course and HQ areas have been designed to enable maximum track frontage so you can cheer the riders on as they pass around HQ.
Timings The event site will be open at 3:30pm on Friday to set up tents etc.
We ask that the event site is vacated by 10am on Saturday.
Facilities There are limited facilities on site and there is no electricity or drinking water. Facilities available include:
Portable Toilets
Jungle Bean Coffee Van
IMPORTANT: Water: There are no mains water taps and no drinking water on site. We ask that all riders and spectators plan to be self sufficient for water for the entire event.
Conditions of Entry The In 2 Adventure LunarC 8hr is a Family Focussed Event for those who love the peace & tranquility of the outdoors. In the spirit of the event all campers and participants are asked to comply with the following conditions:
Due to the high fire danger, open fires are not permitted on site.
No pets are allowed on site.
Any form of drunkeness, disrespectful or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and any person being seen to cause a disturbance will be asked to leave the event site immediately.
All behaviour should be respectful of the family nature of the event.
Those with tents are asked to keep their area tidy and to take all rubbish home with them.
Every participant must have read and understood the rules associated with the event. Penalties and disqualification could apply for non-compliance. Ignorance will not be able to be accepted as an excuse.
It's going to be a great event, so get famiiar with the rules so you can fully enjoy it!
There will be two registration times for LunarC. The first will allow riders to register and be able to ride the course in the daylight. The second is for those who prefer to come along closer to the start time. Teams only require one team member to register.
Registration 1: 4pm to 7pm
Registration 2: 9pm to 11pm
Course Practice Ride
The course will be open for a practice ride from 4pm to 10pm.
Note: Riders must be registered and display a race number on their bike to enter the course for a practice ride
ForTheRiders began life seven years ago from a spare room in the family home. The mission back then was to sell quality parts and accessories to the mountain bike community. As we expanded, we aimed to provide a welcoming setting staffed by mountain bikers, purely for mountain bikers. The space we created at ForTheRiders quickly became an integral part of the mountain biking scene in Brisbane.
Seven years on, ForTheRiders is Brisbane's only dedicated mountain bike store and one of the leading online retailers in Australia. We pride ourselves on offering premium products and unparalleled service in all things mountain bike.
Shop online or Drop In
You can shop in store at our brand new location, 316 Ipswich Road, Annerley Q 4103 Tel: 07 3891 7561
OR visit their online shop atwww.fortheriders.com
Repairs & Sales
The FTR team will be on hand for those 'on the go' bike repairs and will have spares & equipment for sale including Tyres, Tubes, Brake pads, derailleurs, shifters, chains, cassettes, pedals, energy bars, lights front and rear, cables and more.
Each participant will be required to pay a $20 refundable deposit for a timing transponder. The $20 will be refunded when the transponder is returned at the finish of the event. The $20 is CASH ONLY and is payable at registration.
Thanks to the generosity of our event partners there are some fantastic prizes on offer at LunarC.
Where there are more than 5 entries in a category 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes will be awarded. Where there are 5 or less entries in a category 1st prize will be awarded.
Practice Ride
The course will be open for a practice ride from 4pm to 10pm. All riders must register prior to entering the course and your bike number must be displayed.
LunarC 8hr: 24th/25th February, 2012
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ForTheRiders began life seven years ago from a spare room in the family home. The mission back then was to sell quality parts and accessories to the mountain bike community. As we expanded, we aimed to provide a welcoming setting staffed by mountain bikers, purely for mountain bikers. The space we created at ForTheRiders quickly became an integral part of the mountain biking scene in Brisbane.