2021 AusCycling Gravity Enduro National Championships - GreenValleys, NSW

The 2021 Gravity Enduro National Championships will be held on 18-19 December at GreenValleys Mountain Bike Park, NSW.

The decision followed numerous discussions with the hosts and the continuous review of travel restrictions in New South Wales and across the country.

The venue is located in the foothills of the Macquarie Pass National Park in Tongarra, NSW and is a popular gravity destination.

Australia’s leading gravity riders are expected to descend on the park in pursuit of being crowned national champion across multiple age categories.

Registrations

Registrations have now closed.

Riders must be covered by AusCycling insurance whilst participating in the event through either a AusCycling Off-Road Membership or AusCycling All Discipline Membership. Further information regarding AusCycling memberships can be found here.

Event Schedule

SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER
6:00am - 8am Athlete Sign in
8:30am Junior categories race start
2:00pm Junior categories race ends
2:00-5:00pm Official practice
2:30pm Junior awards
5:30pm E MTB super stage starts
6:30pm E-MTB super stage ends 

SUNDAY 19TH DECEMBER
6:00am - 8am Athlete Sign on
8:30am Senior categories race start
1:30pm - Senior categories race end
2:00pm Awards

NB Times subject to change

Course Maps

Camping

GreenValleys will have limited camping sites available. For more information or to book Click here 

Parking

The main entrance to the park is 2926 Illawarra Hwy, Tongarra. NSW - or put Greenvalleys Mountain Bike Park into Google maps/Waze and you won’t miss it. 

Carparking access is from 530am Saturday and Sunday. Its private property with a working dairy farm across the road so please no skidz in the paddock and respect the neighbours. Traffic control staff will be onsite to guide you in. 

Registration

The registration area will be open between 6am – 830am on both Saturday and Sunday. Athletes will receive their assigned race plate, cable ties, timing tag, and timing tag wristband. 

There is a $100 fee for lost timing tags, so please ensure you return it before the end of the event. 

Practice

Greenvalleys Mountain Bike Park will be open from Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th for practice to riders registered for the event. Only trails used for the event will be open to ride – any rider caught on closed trails, will potentially be asked to leave and risk elimination from the event. This also applies to any non-registered rider, riding the trails. Session times: 

• 10am – 3pm for all gravity stages (Shuttles will be operating during this time also)
• 8am-10am and 3pm-4pm for the E-MTB Super stage (ONLY E-MTBs to be on trails at this time due to change in direction of some trails)

All courses will be taped and bunted. Please be respectful of all riders on the course. When stopping to look at sections of the track, please ensure you are well outside of any ride lines and any hiking needs to take place off the track. 

Riders Briefing

A mandatory riders meeting will take place at 745am on both Saturday and Sunday at the event registration area. 

Clothing Requirements

Full-face helmets are mandatory at all AusCycling sanctioned events.
A jersey or shirt covering the elbows must be worn as a minimum. 3/4 length jerseys are acceptable. Knees must be covered by full-length trousers and/or self-fastening knee or knee/shin guards expressly designed for off-road competition
For all riders who are eligible to compete in Under 13, 15 and Under 17 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.

AusCycling strongly recommends the use of the following for all competitors: 

• 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.