Gravity Enduro Round 1 2024

About

Aim: To have fun at the Gladstone MTB Park.

Date: Sunday 28th of April 2024

Location: Gladstone Mountain Bike Park

Race start time: Sunday 8:00 am at start of first competitive stage (TBA). Riders will need to have obtained their race number and left the sign on area (car park) by about 7:30 am.

Skill Level: This event requires a moderate to high level of MTB riding skill.

Protective Equipment: In addition to a mandatory requirement to wear an Australian Standard full face helmet for competitive stages in this event.

It is recommended that riders wear additional protection such as knee and elbow guards, gloves and protective eye wear.

Helmets must be worn on transition stages also but you can switch to open face helmets in these non competitive sections.

First Aid Requirements: A trained first aider will be in attendance, and first aid kits on site, but it is also recommended that riders carry a triangular and compression bandage.

Race number allocation: from 6:30 am at the car park.

Riders Briefing: 7:50 am Sunday at start of first competitive stage.

Event Description: This event is a gravity enduro style competition which requires completion of a defined circuit starting and finishing at the Trail Head at the Gladstone Mountain Bike Park on Sunday Morning.

The course will include 3 to 5 (depending on class) timed competitive stages (all of them mostly downhill in bias), over which collective times will determine the placing of riders in the event.

Sections of the course between the competition segments will have a loosely timed cut off to maintain a regular cycle of competitors and help maintain the start order. Riders will start each competition section at 30 second intervals, or as otherwise instructed by the starter.

Classes: Elite Men, Sport Men, Open Ladies, Masters, Super Masters, Novice, Juniors (aged 11 to 15), E-bike.

Course: Will be advised closer to the date. Course subject to change at the Event Directors discretion.

Duration: The Gladstone MTB Inc. Enduro Rd 1 is likely to finish around 11 am on Sunday morning, but total time will be dependent on rider numbers. The weather can be hot so please bring plenty of water and snacks!

Online Entry Cost: $35 seniors; $25 juniors and Novice

Online entries only: On the day not available. Registrations close 9pm Friday the 26th of April 2023

AusCycling annual competition licence required or Event Licence available for non AusCycling members for an additional charge. A social licence cannot be used for this event.

Awards and Series Points: There will be podium place presentations following the event. Any prizes will be randomly drawn and subject to sponsorship uptake.

Contact:

Luke Slavin: 0403 317 945