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2023
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State Competition

The 2023 AusCycling NSW XCO and XCC State Championship returns to Coondoo for another year hosted by the South Coast United Mountainbikers.This year the event will again be the MTB Olympic Cross Country NSW Championship (XCO) but also welcomes the official MTB Cross Country Short Track NSW Championship (XCC). Two days of racing on some of the Shoalhaven's best singletrack. Nestled in the State Forest just 15 minutes South of Nowra in Comberton, Coondoo's fast a flowing singletrack has something for everyone. With dual track areas for overtaking opportunities, bridges, raised platforms and multiple berms, this fun and flowing singletrack trail will make you smile and eager to go around again. 

 

 

  • The two days will consist of both XCC and XCO racing with riders being given the opportunity to race in both formats or choose only one all with the one entry fee. 
  • The Short Course XCC event will be over an approximate 1km loop, in a newly designed standalone course. The XCO course will be approximately a 6km loop. These 2 unique courses will provide exciting and distinctive racing experiences.
  • Both events will have various different category heats to cover all ages and experience levels.
  • This multi category style event will mean there will be plenty of opportunity to watch the action and cheer on riders during their respective heats. 

  • The main event centre will be located at the Coondoo car parking area, with registration, information, coffee & food trucks, water station and toilets.  Overnight camping will also available on private property adjacent to the event centre (for a small fee)

 

  • Getting to Coondoo couldn't be easier.  Turn onto Forest Road from the Princes Highway (A1); continue 200m along Forest Rd. then turn Right into Western Road. Continue approx. 1km along Western Road until a major junction with Coondoo Road (un-signposted). The trail head and event centre will on Coondoo Road on the Left

Event Schedule is Provisional and subject to change.

Fri 27 October

12 noon - 6pm

The event centre will be set up between these times

3pm

Coondoo Trail Network open for ‘informal’ practice

Camp site and over-flow parking area opens

 

Sat 28 October

8am – 10.45am

XCO and XCC courses open for practice

8am-5pm

Race plate/Rego Bag collection

Food, Coffee and First Aid available

11am-11:45am

XCC E-bikes All Men and Women

plus podium presentation

12 noon

Official opening of event  - Nick Smee, President of SCUM

Welcome to Country  - Trevor Wright, First Nations member of SCUM

Performance by First Nations Dance Troupe

1pm - 1.30pm

XCC U13 Men and Women

plus podium presentation

1.30pm - 2.00pm

XCC Men’s U15 and U17

plus podium presentation

2.00pm - 2.45pm

XCC Women’s U15. U17, Masters 5/6/7/8 Women

plus podium presentation

2.45pm - 3.30pm

XCC Men’s Masters 5/6/7/8/9

plus podium presentation

3.30pm - 4.15pm

XCC Women’s U19, U23, Elite, Expert, Women's Masters 1/2/3/4

plus podium presentation

4.15pm - 5.00pm

Men's Masters 3/4

 

5.00pm - 5.45pm

 

XCC Men’s U19/23, Elite, Expert, Men's Masters 1/2

plus podium presentation

5.45pm - 6.00pm

Results of XCC Races announced

Announcements/updates for Day 2

6.00pm– 6.30pm

Event Centre closes

 

 

 

Sun 29 October

8am - 8.25am

XCO course open for practice

Food, Coffee and First Aid available

8am  – 12noon

Race plate/Rego Bag collection

8.30 - 9.30am

 

XCO U13 Men and Woman

plus podium presentation

9.30 -11.30am

 

XCO All Women

U15/17/19/23, Elite, Expert, Masters 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8

plus podium presentation

11.30 -1pm

 

XCO Men’s U15/17, Men's Masters 5/6/7/8/9

plus podium presentation

1 – 3pm

XCO Men’s U19/23, Elite, Expert, Men's Masters 1/2/3/4

plus podium presentation

3 – 4pm

XCO E-bikes All Men and Women

plus podium presentation

4.30

Event Centre closes

 

  • This event will be run in accordance with the AusCycling Technical Regulations, please ensure that all riders have read and understand the policies
  • AusCycling | Policies & Rules

 

  • All riders must hold a current "Race Off Road" or "Race All Discipline" Membership 
  • All riders must carry their membership with them and may be required to present it at the registration desk.

 

CategoryAge limitation*
U13 Mixed genderUnder 13 years
U15 13-14 years
U17 15-16 years
U1917-18 years
U23 19-22 years
Elite 19> (open)
Expert 19-29 years
Masters 1 30-34 years
Masters 2 35-39 years
Masters 3 40-44 years
Masters 4 45-49 years
Masters 5 50-54 years
Masters 6 55-59 years
Masters 7 60-64 years
Masters 8 65-69 years
Masters 9 70-74 years
Masters 10+75+ years
eBike 19+ years (open)

*Age Limitation:  Your age is calculated as being the age you will be on the 31 December 2023. For example, if you are turning 15 before 31 Dec, but are currently 14 years old you will race in the Under 17 Category. 

Provisional Courses

XCO Course

XCO Course

XCC Course

XCC course

All course are provisional and subject to change due to conditions, please ensure that you check the course outline when signing on for the event.

  • AusCycling Medals will be awarded in all categories in XCO and XCC
  • NSW State Champion Jersey will be available for XCO State Champions (Conditions apply, please see technical guide for more information)
  • XCC NSW State Champion will be first NSW affiliated rider across the line.
  • XCO NSW State Champion will be first NSW affiliated rider across the line.
  • Interstate riders are eligible to be awarded medals in all categories.

2023 State Championship T-Shirts are available to purchase online now! Make sure to get in quick while sizes last.

Unisex Size Fit

Women's Fit

Merchandise will not be available to be purchased on the day, all orders must be made prior to the event

 

  • Limited parking will be available at the Coondoo Trail Head car park.
  • 'Overflow' parking will be available in 'Coondoo Farm' adjacent to the event centre. Coondoo Farm is private property and all vehicles must be parked neatly in the designated area. Campers are to park in Coondoo Farm (see below)

  • Camping will be available on "Coondoo Farm" which is adjacent to the event centre; toilets will also be available.  Access to the camping area will be available from 3.00pm the Friday before the event.
  • A $10.00 fee per camper, will be charged for camping with this payment option included in the online registration process. Coondoo Farm is private property and all campers must adhere to the following rules:
    • Camps must be set up in the designated area that will be clearly marked.
    • No ground fires.
    • No pets.
    • Campsites are to be left rubbish free, clean and tidy.
    • Coondoo Farm gate must remain shut at night.
  • Campers must adhere to any other further instruction provided by event marshals during the event.

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