Last minute news
It’s going to be another huge year at the Monster Mountain X track at Sydney Olympic Park for the BAgear Round 1 of the MTBA 4X National Series – and that’s not just because this year we have twice the racing with Round 2 on the Sunday!
With a sunny 29 degree average predicted for the weekend, we’re again looking forward to some great racing at the Homebush site. Again Bicycling Australia via their BAgear brand have contributed cash prizemoney, this will be distributed across both rounds for the Elite Men & Open Women’s categories.
The Track
Is about to go through the final stages of preparation. Australia’s leading duo in 4X track design and building – Brett Barnes and Geoff Cartwright – will be polishing the course with it’s final surfacing over the coming days ready for the weekend. Brett and Geoff tell us that the track will be in the best condition it's ever been for the race weekend.
BMX and more
Riders should also be aware that Saturday morning will mark the opening of the Sydney Olympic Park Monster BMX facility, which now shares the same site for the 4X. BMX riders keen to race the 4X event should be aware that they can upgrade to an MTBA licence for only $36, assuming they have more than 3 months left on their current BMXA licence and they bring their membership card to the event.
MTBA have also supported less regular riders by making a ‘day licence’ for this event last for BOTH rounds, one $15 licence will cover riders for the whole weekend. We at BrightOrangeEvents have also offered riders wanting to ride in both rounds extra value, discounting the entire weekend fee by 15% for riders racing both days. Riders can enter online at www.brightorangeevents.com before the weekend (methods are available for pre-entry with or without a credit card). There will be a late fee applicable to entries on the weekend ($10 for 1 Round, $15 for both Rounds), so we encourage riders to enter before the weekend! Online entries will stay open until 6 pm on Friday 19th October.
Free Parking!
As part of the Festival of Cycling, we’re also happy to announce that the Sports Development Manager of Sydney Olympic Park will be making parking free for all competitors this year! P5 Pod C – the closest carpark to the venue – will be open for all competitors to park for free on both days.
Schedule
The schedule for both days is the same: registration will be open from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Practice (for registered riders only) will be available from 9:00 am to Midday. Heats will be from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, and Finals will be at 4 pm for riders who qualify. Presentation ceremonies will follow finals, with anticipated time for these being 5 pm.
STOP PRESS – Under 13 Category: Due to popular demand, not least from the many BMX riders keen to bring their MTNX bikes and compete on the ‘other track’, we’ve decided to add an Under-13s category. This won’t be a National Series category, but it will be recognised on the podium on the day, and there will be some small product prizes on offer for this category too.
Web-links to all of the key information
All event information (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/boe_4x.htm)
Online Entries (https://commerce34.pair.com/tzone/events/brightorange/fourx/index.php)
Email Entries (for those without Credit Cards) (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/BOE_4X_Manual.htm)
What bike do I need to race MTNX? (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/BOE_4X_BikeRegs.htm)
The MTBA National Series Website: (www.nationalseries.com.au)
All event enquiries should be directed to:
Stu Plant
Event Director
Bright Orange Events
0412 357 951
info@BrightOrangeEvents.com
Sharon Payne
Media Manager
Mountain Bike Australia
It’s going to be another huge year at the Monster Mountain X track at Sydney Olympic Park for the BAgear Round 1 of the MTBA 4X National Series – and that’s not just because this year we have twice the racing with Round 2 on the Sunday!
With a sunny 29 degree average predicted for the weekend, we’re again looking forward to some great racing at the Homebush site. Again Bicycling Australia via their BAgear brand have contributed cash prizemoney, this will be distributed across both rounds for the Elite Men & Open Women’s categories.
The Track
Is about to go through the final stages of preparation. Australia’s leading duo in 4X track design and building – Brett Barnes and Geoff Cartwright – will be polishing the course with it’s final surfacing over the coming days ready for the weekend. Brett and Geoff tell us that the track will be in the best condition it's ever been for the race weekend.
BMX and more
Riders should also be aware that Saturday morning will mark the opening of the Sydney Olympic Park Monster BMX facility, which now shares the same site for the 4X. BMX riders keen to race the 4X event should be aware that they can upgrade to an MTBA licence for only $36, assuming they have more than 3 months left on their current BMXA licence and they bring their membership card to the event.
MTBA have also supported less regular riders by making a ‘day licence’ for this event last for BOTH rounds, one $15 licence will cover riders for the whole weekend. We at BrightOrangeEvents have also offered riders wanting to ride in both rounds extra value, discounting the entire weekend fee by 15% for riders racing both days. Riders can enter online at www.brightorangeevents.com before the weekend (methods are available for pre-entry with or without a credit card). There will be a late fee applicable to entries on the weekend ($10 for 1 Round, $15 for both Rounds), so we encourage riders to enter before the weekend! Online entries will stay open until 6 pm on Friday 19th October.
Free Parking!
As part of the Festival of Cycling, we’re also happy to announce that the Sports Development Manager of Sydney Olympic Park will be making parking free for all competitors this year! P5 Pod C – the closest carpark to the venue – will be open for all competitors to park for free on both days.
Schedule
The schedule for both days is the same: registration will be open from 7:30 am to 10:30 am. Practice (for registered riders only) will be available from 9:00 am to Midday. Heats will be from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, and Finals will be at 4 pm for riders who qualify. Presentation ceremonies will follow finals, with anticipated time for these being 5 pm.
STOP PRESS – Under 13 Category: Due to popular demand, not least from the many BMX riders keen to bring their MTNX bikes and compete on the ‘other track’, we’ve decided to add an Under-13s category. This won’t be a National Series category, but it will be recognised on the podium on the day, and there will be some small product prizes on offer for this category too.
Web-links to all of the key information
All event information (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/boe_4x.htm)
Online Entries (https://commerce34.pair.com/tzone/events/brightorange/fourx/index.php)
Email Entries (for those without Credit Cards) (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/BOE_4X_Manual.htm)
What bike do I need to race MTNX? (http://www.brightorangeevents.com/BOE_4X_BikeRegs.htm)
The MTBA National Series Website: (www.nationalseries.com.au)
All event enquiries should be directed to:
Stu Plant
Event Director
Bright Orange Events
0412 357 951
info@BrightOrangeEvents.com
Sharon Payne
Media Manager
Mountain Bike Australia
