Castlemaine - Return of the Pinies
Lots happening in the Rocky World!
INTERWINTER WORKING BEE
Help fine tune the track this Sunday, 27th June from 2-4pm. Meet opposite the gun club on Colles Road. Bring rakes, rakehoes, boots and gloves
INTERWINTER RACE #3 – CASTLEMAINE – 4 July 2010
Racing returns to the Pineys, one of Victoria’s original and classic Olympic XC venues…. so, we are putting on an Olympic XC race! And to keep you nice and warm pre-post and for spectators during the event, Espresso Events will be onsite serving locally roasted Coffee Basics coffee and other goodies… so no excuses!
Rego: 8.30 – 9.45am
Dirtmaster Race (Under 13s – See details below) – 10am Seniors Racing (A/B/C): 10.30
Where: Moonlight Flat Pine Plantation – Colles Road Castlemaine, Opposite the Gun Club. Signs will be up from the Pyrenes Highway.
Entry: Online entries are now open at Entry Zone $25/rider or $90 for the whole series (4 events). On the day entries will cost you $5 extra. Under 13s – $5 (enter on day). MTBA license at $15 for all non-MTBA members.
Track Details: A 7.5 km loop of the pineys, incorporating 80+% Single Track. The terrain is quite rocky in places, so appropriate tyre choice and pressure is essential. The track has held up really well following the recent rain, with barely a puddle on it. Course features lots of switch back climbs, fun decents and some technical sections, which will be signposted and appropriate B-lines will be available. Estimated lap time for A grade is 25-30 minutes. Following MTBA XCO guidelines, we expect 4 laps for A-grade (30km, 2 hours), 3 laps for B-Grade (22.5km 1.45 hrs) and 2 laps for C-Grade (15km 1.30hrs).
Under 13s Dirtmaster Race – Kids race will be on a modified 1km circuit. While not overly technical, it is a mountainbike trail so some mountain bike experience is required. Prior to the race, senior club members will escort riders on a “sighting” lap to ensure rider suitability and familiarisation with the course. The competition will be “enduro” format, with the most number of laps in 20 minutes being the winner. This format is consistent with MTBA draft policy for 10-12 year olds, which states:
· Maximum of 1 race per week of duration between 15-25 minutes
· Genders are not separated
· Club level competition only – either intra-club or inter-club
As it is a race, MTBA competitition day licenses for non-mtba members will be required to ensure appropriate insurance coverage – $15 available on the day. Alternatively, annual Dirtmaster memberships (under 13s) will be available for sale on the day at only $35 which covers riders for a full 12 months – this is great value.
Want more info? Contact Jake –
info@rockyriders.com 5470 5868 OR Nick –
Nlewis@eslinkservices.com.au 0425 873 345
Central Victorian Rocky Riders MTB Club
Proudly supported by Vaughan Springs Vineyard, Castlemaine Cycles, the Theatre Royal and the Pavilion Cafe & Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
