Date:   Sunday September 6th

Event/Rego Site: Smithfield MTB Park, Crankworx site behind JCU Campus

Event Schedule:

• Plate collection/ Rider rego - 8:45am

• Rider briefing - 9:15am

• Riders Start - 9:30am

• Racing Finished - 1:30pm

• Presentation / Random Prize Draw – After last rider gets back to Rego site.

Event Info:

• We encourage all riders to go ride the race stages before race day.
• All race stages are accessible prior to the event and are well marked on trail maps.
• Race tracks will be marked with start/finish signs 1 week prior to the event and any required course tape will be put up the day before.
• Coffee will be available at the start
• BBQ lunch and drinks will available for purchase from the Cairns Mountain Bike Club.
• There are toilets at the event rego site.
• There is one feed zone located on the course with water, lollies and fruit.
• Social/Non-competitive class is not eligible for podiums.
• Riders are to ride a bike in good working condition
• Personal responsibility and self-sufficiency are a large part of the spirit of Enduro racing and riders are encouraged to carry adequate equipment to make it through the day (a multi-tool, a spare tube, water and food).

Clothing requirements as per Aus Cycling Guidelines for ENDURO Racing

• 5.12.08 For all riders who are eligible to compete in Under 13, 15 and Under 17 categories, the following equipment is mandatory during special stages regardless of registered category entered:
  • Full Face Helmet (can have detachable chin guard) that meets AS/NZS 2063:2008 or updated AS/NZS 2063:2020 standard
  • Full-finger gloves must be worn
  • Full length jersey (Jersey must cover elbows at all times)
  • Knee pads and elbow pads must be worn.

SHORT COURSE INFO- 4 Stages

• Riders in Grade 5-6 (Ages 10-11), Grade 7-8 (Ages 12-13) and the Social/Non-Competitive Class.
• Total Course Length: Total 7.1km
• Race Distance: 2.6 km / 217mtr Vert Climbing total

• Race Stages     -Stage 1 / Whiskers, 500mtr race distance

              -Stage 2 / Centipede ,670mtr race distance

              -Stage 3 / Lower Pipeline, 920mtr race distance

              -Stage 4 / Black Snake, 500mtr race distance

• Feed zone is located – Ricochet Carpark

LONG COURSE INFO-5 Stages

• Riders in Grade 9-10 ( Ages 14-15) and Grade 11-12 ( Ages 16+)
• Total Course Length: Total 8.5km
• Race Distance: 3.4 km / 288mtr vert climbing total

• Race Stages     -Stage 1 / Whiskers, 500mtr race distance

              -Stage 2 / Centipede ,670mtr race distance

              -Stage 3 / Lower Pipeline, 920mtr race distance

              -Stage 4 / Black Snake, 500mtr race distance

              -Stage 5 / Half Nationals, 745mtr race distance

• Feed zone is located – Main Event/Rego Site Crankworx pumptrack

Entry Fee-

Aus Cycling Race License included in entry fee

• $45 per rider

• $35 per rider for non -competitive

Age calculation: all rider ages are calculated as at 31 Dec.

This simplifies things for everyone as riders will remain in the same age category across the entire series.

More Info

e: info@crankcollective.com
w: https://www.crankcollective.com/

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