I haven't recieved an email yet. The event page hasn't been updated, so I assume the start times and all will be emailed out?
I think I need to buy a new helmet as well.
This is from the PDF I received today via email.
Great Escape Gravity Enduro
Participant Briefing
Welcome to the inaugural Great Escape Gravity Enduro. This is a new format of racing that
combines the fitness and social aspects of trail riding with the fun of racing a bike down a hill. The
goal of this event is to test a simple but effective formula that can be progressed into more regular
racing at a later date. It is hoped that the simplicity of this formula will mean that clubs and other
promoters can see how Gravity Enduro racing can be done effectively, which will mean more events
for the riders.
Please keep this in mind throughout the day and your feedback is welcome.
Race Format
The 3 timed stages will be run on the below tracks.
• Black Rock
• Bovine Groove
• Sargents (starting from below the log section)
Each of the 3 grades will start at 9 am on the 3 different tracks. Once the first allotted track
has been completed, the category will all start on their next allotted track. The order of
tracks to be ridden will be published after the close of entries.
Results will be based on the total cumulative time across the 3 tracks; the lowest time in
each category will be the winner.
Should a participant miss there allocated start time, the clock will start. The race director
may choose to waive this penalty in extreme cases (e.g. where medical case has delayed
racing). Mechanical and fitness issues will not be given any allowance in the start time.
Riders may use any of the trails or fire roads within the park to make their way back to the
top with the exception of those used for timed sections.
Black Rock and Sargents finish underneath an inflatable arch located in Secret Valley.
Bovine Grove stage finishes at a pop up tent approximately 200m before the tunnel. Riders
do not need to go to Secret Valley after completing the Bovine Groove stage.
Timing
Riders will start each stage at 1 minute intervals.
Finish line timing will be manual and results will be compiled as quickly as possible after
each stage and posted at the registration area. Please do not talk to those timing at the end
of each stage. They need to focus on recording the time for the next rider.
Please make sure that your number plate is securely attached to your handlebars and visible
from the front.
Results will be based on total cumulative time for the 3 timed stages.
Schedule
7.30am Registration Open
8.30am Race Briefing
9.00am Start Stage 1
9.45am Start Stage 2
10.30am Start Stage 3
11.30am Presentations (approx. time)
Race Order
All 3 stages will be in use at the same time to ensure a quick day of racing for everyone. The below
table outlines the order in which each class will use each stage.
....................Black Rock, Sargents, Bovine Groove
Stage 1 ..............B..............C................A
Stage 2 ..............A..............B................C
Stage 3 ..............C..............A................B
Participants will start each stage in numerical order.
Medical
Trained medical staff from First Aid Assist will be onsite and mobile via MTB and 4wd. Medical staff
will be in radio contact with event officials and sweep riders. Should you come across a rider
requiring medical assistance please notify the nearest event official.
Should your run be interrupted due to a medical situation you will be given a re run of that stage
(including a lift to the top). A sweep rider will follow each category to ensure that all riders make it
safely to the bottom.
Food and Water
Participants will be required to carry food and water for the duration of the day. A feed zone will be
located at the top of Sargents, where additional water, ice blocks and energy supplements will be
available.
No external food vendors will be onsite. Spectators should bring their own food and water.
Access
Event car parking will be located on the right had side as you approach the entrance gate. No
participant vehicles will be allowed into the dam operating area. Participants are required to make
their own way to and from the event village area at Secret Valley.
A limited spectator shuttle will operate between the car park and the shoreline trailhead. This
shuttle will operate between 7.30 and 9.00am and a return from 11.00am until midday. Should you
anticipate that you need the spectator shuttle outside of these times please let us know in advance.
The spectator shuttle is for those without bikes only.
Contact Information
Ian Harwood 0404 326 169
Rebecca Harwood 0427 865 982
Should you have any questions please call on these numbers or e-mail
ian@eventmanagementsolutions.com.au
