2027 AusCycling Downhill National Series
Round 1 & 2 entries open November 11
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Push your limits on the national stage. Four rounds. Four states. Your next challenge.
Across four rounds in four states, the 2027 DH National Series will once again bring together Australia's fastest riders.
The season drops in at Mt. Buller Ski Resort in February before heading north to Kooralbyn Valley in Queensland. In April, Awaba MTB Park will host a combined UCI Continental and National Series round, giving our riders the chance to race on an international stage, in their own backyard. The series then wraps up on a brand-new DH trail in Nannup, Western Australia, where our champions will be crowned.
Rider with the most points at season's end will earn the Series Champion Jersey, a symbol of speed, consistency and commitment, to be worn with pride throughout the following year's series.
2027 AusCycling Downhill National Series
Feb 5 – 7, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling Downhill National Series - Round 1
The Downhill National Series launches on Mt Buller’s alpine trails.
vic
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Feb 26 – 28, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling Downhill National Series – Round 2
The Downhill National Series heads north to Kooralbyn Valley.
qld
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Apr 2 – 4, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling Downhill National Series – Round 3
Australia’s downhill riders take on Awaba for National Series Round 3 and UCI Mountain Bike Continental Series – Oceania Series Round 3
nsw
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Apr 16 – 18, 2027 • Mountain Bike
2027 AusCycling Downhill National Series – Round 4
The Downhill National Series reaches its deciding round in Nannup.
wa
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How the Series Works
The rider with the most points, overall in each category will be crowned the Series Champion and be issued the 2027 Series Champion Jersey, eligible to wear in the following year’s series. The overall 2027 National Series Champion and podium will be awarded and presented at the final rounds of the Series.
Pricing – Round 1 & 2
Entries for Round 1 & 2 open November 11.
Round 1 – Mt Buller
$200
Entries for Round 1 open November 11
Round 2 - Kooralybyn Valley
$200
Entries for Round 2 open November 11
Membership
The DH National series is an exclusive competition available only to AusCycling members. This competition represents the best of the best around Australia whilst showcasing mountain biking opportunities for riders of all levels.
To race in the DH National Series riders must hold a current and valid AusCycling Race membership.
Many events will also offer supported races. The specific membership requirements for these events will be listed on the entry portal for that event.
Categories
The categories below are the official AusCycling National Series categories. Age categories are determined by the riders age as at the 31st of December 2027.
Category | Year of Birth | Category | Year of Birth |
|---|---|---|---|
Under 15 | 2014, 2013 | Masters 4 | 1982 - 1978 |
Under 17 | 2012, 2011 | Masters 5 | 1977 - 1973 |
Junior (Under 19) | 2010, 2009 | Masters 6 | 1972 - 1968 |
Elite | 2008 or earlier | Masters 7 | 1967 - 1963 |
Masters 1 | 1997 - 1993 | Masters 8 | 1962 - 1958 |
Masters 2 | 1992 – 1988 | Masters 9 | 1957 - 1953 |
Masters 3 | 1987 - 1983 | Masters 10 | 1952 or earlier |
As per the AusCycling Junior Policy (Section 1.1.1), riding up is not permitted in these series events for any age categories.
Group | Categories |
|---|---|
A | Elite, Junior, Under 17 Men & Women |
B | Masters 1 – 10, Under 15 Men & Women, Supported race categories |
Series Points
The series standings will be calculated on a rolling basis after each race weekend. Series standings will not be updated after seeding rounds. The series standings will be published to the National series hub page after each race weekend.
Final series standings will be calculated by combining the points of each riders best three (3) results from four rounds and adding any points awarded from all seeding rounds.
Points Scale
| Position | Seeding Points | Racing Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 50 | 200 |
| 2nd | 45 | 186 |
| 3rd | 40 | 176 |
| 4th | 35 | 168 |
| 5th | 30 | 160 |
| 6th | 25 | 152 |
| 7th | 23 | 144 |
| 8th | 21 | 136 |
| 9th | 20 | 124 |
| 10th | 20 | 116 |
| 11th | 19 | 110 |
| 12th | 17 | 108 |
| 13th | 15 | 106 |
| 14th | 13 | 104 |
| 15th | 11 | 102 |
| 16th | 9 | 100 |
| 17th | 7 | 98 |
| 18th | 5 | 96 |
| 19th | 3 | 94 |
| 20th | 1 | 92 |
| 21st | 90 | |
| 22nd | 88 | |
| 23rd | 86 | |
| 24th | 84 | |
| 25th | 82 | |
| 26th | 80 | |
| 27th | 78 | |
| 28th | 76 | |
| 29th | 74 | |
| 30th | 72 | |
| 31st | 70 | |
| 32nd | 68 | |
| 33rd | 66 | |
| 34th | 64 | |
| 35th | 62 | |
| 36th | 60 | |
| 37th | 58 | |
| 38th | 56 | |
| 39th | 54 | |
| 40th | 52 | |
| 41st | 50 | |
| 42nd | 48 | |
| 43rd | 46 | |
| 44th | 44 | |
| 45th | 42 | |
| 46th | 40 | |
| 47th | 38 | |
| 48th | 36 | |
| 49th | 34 | |
| 50th | 32 | |
| 51st~ | 30 | |
| DNF | 20 | |
| DNS | 0 |
2027 DH National Series Guide
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FAQ’s
Do I have to compete in every event to qualify?
Riders do not have to compete in a minimum number of events to qualify to appear in the Series Standings.
What is the eligibility criteria?
All riders must hold a current AusCycling Race Membership.
Riders must enter their age category based on their age by 31 December 2025.
International riders with a UCI Licence from a National Federation are also eligible.
Riders who do not hold a current, valid membership are able to enter non-series categories provided they hold a valid AusCycling Event Licence.
How are series points calculated?
The series standings will be calculated on a rolling basis after each race weekend. Series standings will not be updated after seeding rounds. The series standings will be published to the National series hub page after each race weekend.
Final series standings will be calculated by combining the points of each riders best three (3) results from four rounds and adding any points awarded from all seeding rounds.
What are the rules and regulations?
What is Downhill (DH)?
DH is a high speed, high thrill, point-to-point format race format where the fastest rider down is the winner. DH races often utilise a course between 1.5km and 3.5 km. Total race time should be between two and five minutes. The course will consist of a variety of different terrain types, technical features and rapid decedents.
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