LunarC 8hr: 15th & 16th January, 2010

You have dared to venture to the Dark Side..... Before you read on... decide... are you ready for the madness of the 8hr LunarC Enduro?

LunarC is not your average mountain bike event and it's not for the faint hearted. 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 Slickers, 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 madness and insanity as we worship the night in Brisbane's all new LunarC!

Click on the Links Below to Find out More

CLICK HERE to check out the Lunatics Racing LunarC

 

LunarC 8hr

The LunarC 8 hour MTB Enduro is a cross country course which provides challlenges for experienced competitors while being extrememly friendly for beginner, recreational and 'Let's Have Fun' riders. Its a great course for participants to come along in a friendly and fun atmosphere 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 fun! 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 keep your energy levels high, before, during and after the event!

Kicking off at just the right time in January, it's a great chance to work off your Christmas and New Year cheer and gear up for an insane adventure. Also, look out for some special surprises that only LunarC can deliver!

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Location

JUST 40 MINS NORTH OF BRISBANE!

Slickers, Denham Rd, Kurwongbah
Brisbane Street Directory: Map 87 Reference K2

How to Get There

Slickers is accessed from Denham Rd, Kurwongbah.

From the City

  • Drive North on Gympie Road and take the Strathpine Road exit.
  • Travel approx 7km through Strathpine to Petrie.
  • Turn left at the roundabout onto Dayboro Rd.
  • Travel approx 4.5km (past North Pine Country Park) and turn Right onto Scout Rd.
  • Travel approx 3.3km (Go past Murrenbong Scout Camp and the Lakeside Bowmen) and turn left onto Denham Rd.
  • After 2.2km Denham road veers Right and is signed McCormack Rd South. The entrance to Slickers is straight ahead at this junction.
  • Travel onto the dirt track and through the gate.
  • After 200m the track veers left.
  • After a further 500m turn left at the T Junction
  • After a further 600m veer left at the old Woodcutters shack and follow the signs to Race HQ and Park where directed.

From the North

  • Drive South on the Bruce Highway.
  • Take the Anzac Ave exit and travel along Anzac Ave for approx 5.7km.
  • Turn right at the roundabout onto Dayboro Rd and travel approx 4.5km.
  • Travel approx 4.5km (past North Pine Country Park) and turn Right onto Scout Rd.
  • Travel approx 3.3km (Go past Murrenbong Scout Camp and the Lakeside Bowmen) and turn left onto Denham Rd.
  • After 2.2km Denham road veers Right and is signed McCormack Rd South. The entrance to Slickers is straight ahead at this junction.
  • Travel onto the dirt track and through the gate.
  • After 200m the track veers left.
  • After a further 500m turn left at the T Junction
  • After a further 600m veer left at the old Woodcutters shack and follow the signs to Race HQ and Park where directed.

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The LunarC Course

 

LunarC is a 10km cross country course. It is varied and graded easy to medium in technical difficulty which means it can be conquered by everyone from beginners to experts.

The big test on this course will be competitor's endurance. The course presents a few key challenges including hills, inclines and single track riding. The course includes fast, flowing single track and a particularly picturesque section of single track through the rain forest. Just to add to the fun there are a few small creek crossings which add an element of excitement in the dark.

For those of you who are familiar with the In 2 Adventure course at Slickers there are a few key changes for LunarC. All the open terrain riding through the low lying field has been removed from the course and replaced with a hill climb that will provide a key challenge and some all new trails and single tracks. The course has been designed to eliminate the water logged areas and should provide a lot of great riding on the night. If you thought the course was good before just wait until you check out this one.

LunarC Course Profile

Click Here to view Course Map

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Categories

Participants can enter the following Categories:

     
Category
 
SOLO - Individuals
  • Solo Male
  • Solo Female
  • Single Speed Male
  • Single Speed Female
 
DOUBLE TAKE - Teams of 2
  • Double Take Male
  • Double Take Female
  • Double Take Mixed
 
TRIPLE PLAY- Teams of 3
  • Triple Play Male
  • Triple Play Female
  • Triple Play Mixed

 

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Event Times

  Time What's Happening!
  FRIDAY 15th January
  4pm - 7pm

Registration 1 Open

  4pm - 10pm

Course Open for Practice Ride

  6pm - 11pm LunarC Restaurant Open for Dinner
  9pm - 11pm LunarC Race HQ Fun Activities with Jeff from Powerfit Podcast
  9pm - 11pm Registration 2 Open
  10 pm 'On The Day' Entries Close

Course Closed for Practice
  11:30 pm Event Safety Brief & Opening Ceremony
  11:59 pm Solo Riders Event Start
  12:01am Team Riders Event Start
     
  SATURDAY 16th January
  12:30am - 6am LunarC Restaurant Open for Event Catering
  5:07am Sunrise
  6.30am - 9:00am LunarC Restaurant Open for Breakfast
  8am Event Finish
  9:15 am Prize Giving
  10:30 am Event Site Closed - All vehicles and tents to vacate by this time

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LunarC fm

Our very own LunarC event radio station will be... ON AIR!

Hosted by the team from Powerfit Podcast, LunarC fm will be on air throughout the evening with event updates, music, podcasts, 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 10th of January:

  • 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: <preferrec time of shout out> - include a 1hr time frame ie 1pm-2pm. We can't guarentee 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 10th of January with the details.

 

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Catering

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE CATERING PACKAGES

Competitors and spectators can pre-purchase meals including dinner, meals during the event and breakfast. The popular LunarC INSANE PACKAGE costs just $40 per person and includes:

  • A meal before the event - so you can come straight from work
  • Up to 3 meals during the event - you can just ride in, eat and ride off again
  • A full breakfast after the finish - so you can just head home and hit the pillow after prize giving

Or purchase individual packages to suit your needs. View the full menu options by clicking on the links below:

  1. Lunar C Insane Package 2. Dinner Dingaling Package  
  Cost: $40 per person
Includes dinner, event meals & breakfast
VIEW MENU
Cost: $20 per person
Includes dinner before the event
VIEW MENU
 
       
  3. Event Madness Package 4. Barmy Breakfast Package  
  Cost: $25 per person
Includes up to 3 meals during the event
VIEW MENU
Cost: $20 per person
Includes continental and cooked breakfast after the event
VIEW MENU
 


Catering Bookings
Meals can be purchased when you enter on line.
To allow for planning, catering bookings close 5pm Wednesday prior to the event. To avoid disappointment please ensure all packages are booked when you enter on line.
CLICK HERE to purchase meal packages.

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Camping

Overnight camping is available on site on Friday 15th of January and is included in your LunarC Entry. The event site will be open from 3.30pm on Friday afternoon for set up.

The Site
Camping will be on the wooded grassland on the hill near the stage area.

Camping 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. Facilities available include:

  • Portable Toilets
  • Meals on the Friday evening during the event and breakfast on Saturday morning. Catering is proudly provided by the Mt Cotton Scouts and can be booked on line until Wednesday 13th January. Click Here for More Info
  • Jungle Bean Coffee Van
  • IMPORTANT: On Site fresh water is limited and there are no mains water taps. We ask that all campers and riders 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.
  • To demonstrate respect for those who are competing , there is to be no loud noise, including generators, music, shouting or loud discussions after Midnight. Those who choose not to demonstrate this respect will be asked to leave the event 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.
  • Campers are asked to keep their camp area tidy and to take any rubbish home with them.

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Entry Details

Entries Open Now

Solo $75
Teams $70 p/p

CLICK HERE for full details
CLICK HERE to enter now!

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Race Rules

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!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW RACE RULES

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Registration & Course Practice

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

 

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Race Elements Skills Training

Does riding at night wig you out? Do you feel that you need to sharpen up your riding skills? Do you like BBQ's? Well, Race Elements have the perfect training camp for you!

When: Jan 9 - 2010
Where: Gap Creek Reserve
Time: 5pm kick off

Program Details:

  • 1.5hr skills session during the day light
  • A gourmet BBQ dinner
  • 1.5hr night riding skills session after dinner
  • Specialist Skills Coaches
  • 10 places available

CLICK HERE to find out more OR Contact the team at Race Eelements at:
Phone: (07) 3857 6853
Email: info@raceelements.com.au

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Known around Brisbane as "the place to go for all your MTB gear" its only natural In 2 Adventure partners with For The Riders for Brisbane's all new LunarC 8hr.

For The Riders is a Brisbane based business run by Mountain bike riders with two stores, one at Annerley and one at Browns Plains. The Annerley location sells mountain bikes only, and offers Brisbane's best range of quality gear for the MTB enthusiast, while the Browns Plains store also has a great range of MTB, its also stocks Road bikes and BMX.

Both stores have a great reputation for having friendly knowlegable staff and first-class workshops for quality repairs and servicing. So if you're after some advice on the right bike, parts, tyre choice or want to have your bike in 'ship shape' condition for the event:

Catch up with The For The Riders Team at:
Annerley: 2 / 652 Ipswich Rd Annerley QLD Australia 4103 Tel: 07 3892 5356
Browns Plains: 2 / 2 Central Crt Browns Plains QLD Australia 4118 Tel: 3809 0222
OR visit their online shop at www.fortheriders.com 

The team from For the Riders will also be on hand at the event to help everyone along with those much needed bike repairs and they'll also have a great range of trial bikes on display so you can get hands on with some of the best MTB ranges on offer.

Come & Try A New Bike with FTR Demos!

Check out the latest in off road riding at the event. Look out for these demo bikes at the FTR stand:

  • Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon
    4" travel dual suspension using the amazing Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) technology.
    A very fast race bike whilst still nice and comfortable for the longer races.

  • Santa Cruz Tallboy
    The 29 inch wheeled version of the Blur XC.
    4" of suspension travel dual suspension bike using the amazing Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) technology.
    A very fast race bike

  • Santa Cruz Blur LT Carbon
    The trail/enduro bike - A 5.5" (140mm) of super plush suspension travel that still pedals like a xc race bike.
    A whole lot of fun to ride and so fast down the hills!

  • Cannondale Scalpel
    4" of super fast XC race suspension.
    Utilizing the zero pivot rear end and the Lefty suspension fork this is one very fast bike

  • Cannondale Rize
    140mm of very plush travel but still a very very fast bike.
    A lot of fun to ride.

  • Intense Tracer
    Adjust able travel between 140mm and 155mm.
    This bike descends like nothing else!

  • Yeti 575
    A favourite amongst the enduro crowd for its light weight and fantastic pedaling ability even with 5.75" of suspension travel

  • Giant XTC 29er
    Giant's first foray into the big wheeled department.
    This bike just wants to roll and roll and roll!

  • Giant Trance
    Giant's Enduro 5" travel bike.
    Very comfortable and very confidence inspiring.

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.

Look out for the team at the FTR Stand at HQ & in Transition.

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Electronic Timing

Electronic Timing provided by Timing Wizards.

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.

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Prizes

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.

Solo Prizes

  Male Female  
  1st Male $300 Cash 1st Female $300 Cash
  2nd Male $200 Cash 2nd Female $200 Cash
  3rd Male $100 Cash 3rd Female $100 Cash

 

Single Speed Solo Prizes

  Male Sponsors Prize
to the Value of:
Female Sponsors Prize
to the Value of:
  1st Male $200 1st Female $200
  2nd Male $75 2nd Female $75
  3rd Male $50 3rd Female $50

 

Team Prizes - Triple Play & Double Take

  Male Sponsors Prize
to the Value of:
Female Sponsors Prize
to the Value of:
Mixed Sponsors Prize
to the Value of:
  1st Male $100 per person 1st Female $100 per person 1st Mixed $100 per person
  2nd Male $75 per person 2nd Female $75 per person 2nd Mixed $75 per person
  3rd Male $50 per person 3rd Female $50 per person 3rd Mixed $50 per person

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Course Familiarisation

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.

Course Familiarisation
For those of you who fancy picking up a few tips from the experts before the event, the team from For the Riders and Race Elements will host a course familiarisation session from 5:30pm on the afternoon of the event. This is a great opportunity to learn the best lines on the course and to pick up some tips for the night's racing.

How to Register
Numbers are limited so if you would like to take part in the Course Familiarisation Session, email Robyn at info@in2adventure.com.au with the following details to register:

  • Your Name
  • Your Team Name (if applicable)
  • Category Entered
  • Group Choice 'FUNSTERS' OR 'SPEEDSTERS'

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Check Out the Lunatics Racing in LunarC!

Solos
Double Take
Triple Play

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