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YETI CYCLES ELEVATION ALL MOUNTAIN SERIES: ROUND 2 BRIGHT NOVEMBER 17 & 18
link to enter: https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/...er.aspx?E=1268
THE SERIES:
ELEVATION is a brand new all mountain style race series that features tracks that are roughly 70% downhill and 30% undulating (flat or climbing) and hardly any fire trail. This race series is designed to be not as technical as a downhill track, but not as much hard work and climbing as a cross country course.
It will appeal to all types of riders including downhillers who race but want something a bit more fun and less serious, and downhillers who dont race at all as some of the courses are too technical. It will also appeal to trail riders who are too scared to race downhill and not fit enough to race cross country, and itll also appeal to cross country riders who want a bit of adrenalin without all the big risks that go with racing downhill. The series does not clash with ANY of the Victorian Downhill Series, and I have scoured all the other club web sites to try and avoid clashing with other events also, so chances of you being able to make it to these races are very good, so come and give it a crack as it really will be AWESOME FUN.
Each round will be downhill type format with NO mass start, one minute gaps with timing done by the same company who do all the national series, and pro transport to the top of the mountain so you dont have to ride/push up. Any of these rounds that use part of a downhill course will have all the A lines and super tech sections bunted off, so riders on downhill bikes dont have a big advantage, and riders on a hardtail wont have to visit the dentist on the Monday.
BIKE SET UP:
The ideal bike would be a 4-6 inch travel bike with a dropper seat post, that can handle terrain on the whole mountain, up aswell as down, but youll be able to ride these courses on your dh or xc rig too, but the dh rig will be harder on the pedally sections, and the xc bike might limit you on the dh sections. Having both clip and flat pedals, and grippy and fast rolling tyres to choose from would alsobe an advantage.
Each round will feature courses that are 8-15 minutes in length and will be mostly single track with fire trail only used to link trails. Courses vary from steep and loose, to mellow and flowing, some are soft loamy dirt and some are hard pack clay and very rocky. Variation with your bike set-up, tyre choice and suspension set up will be key throughout the series. There will be a bike shop on site at each event, so you can get any parts you need, or get your bike fixed or adjusted by experienced mechanics.
ONLINE ENTRY COSTS:
Online entry prices will be $79 per rider for both sat and sun of each event, with day licences available for just $20 for riders that dont have an MTBA licence. Saturday only online entry is now available to riders not wanting to race or come on the Sunday for $50. Sunday only online entry is also now available to riders only wanting to ride Sunday for $60.
ON THE DAY ENTRY COSTS AT THE EVENT:
You can enter at the event for individual days or the whole event. Both days are $95, sat only is $50 and Sunday only is $60. Online pre entry for both days is the cheapest option and we make it that way to encourage riders to ride both days, and so we can book vehicles/trailers/toilets and all other logistics based on how many riders are entering.
CATERING/FOOD ON SITE:
All races will have catering at the events including food coffee drinks and snacks at cheap prices. Limited edition double sided event tee shirts are available for just $25, and Alpine Gravity single sided tee shirts are just $15.
Be aware that all entries are non-refundable and non transferable. If we cancel an event, you get a refund. If you don’t show up to an event you have entered, you don’t get a refund and your entry is not transferable. Exactly the same as if you buy a concert or football ticket.
FIRST AID/PARAMEDICS:
We will have first aid/paramedics at every event by St.John ambulance, with their own ambulance on site and trained and experienced first aid officers.
AGE CUT OFF DATES:
This 2012/2013 series finishes on the 3rd of March 2013. If for example you are 14 years old and do not have a birthday until after the series is finished, you would enter Under 15’s. If however you turn 15 during the series, you MUST enter under 17’s and go up an age class to compete in the correct class. This is the same with ALL age classes in this series.
CLASSES:
There are many different classes to enter. You can enter your age class, or you can choose to enter a class that matches your skill level. SPORT CLASS is for beginners, riders that are new to mountain biking, or havent been riding very long. EXPERT CLASS is for riders who have a bit of experience, maybe ridden for a few years and have some experience on varying terrain. ELITE CLASS is for very experienced riders who have been riding for years, have lots of experience and might race regularly.
ROUND 1: 27+28 OCTOBER FORREST
ROUND 2: 17+18 NOVEMBER BRIGHT
ROUND 3: 12+13 JANUARY FALLS CREEK
ROUND 4: 16+17 FEBRUARY MOUNT BEAUTY
ROUND 5: 2+3 MARCH BEECHWORTH
Hit up the Alpine Gravity web site at www.alpinegravity.net or the face book page (search alpine gravity) for all the LATEST info and specific race details for INDIVIDUAL ROUNDS such as accom, parking, track locations, race and practice times and all the info you need to have a great weekend.
EVENT SCHEDULE: ROUND 2 BRIGHT 17 & 18 NOV.
Link to enter: https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/...er.aspx?E=1268
Race venue: Mystic Lane, off Coronation Avenue Bright. Drive up Mystic lane and a parking attendant will give directions on where to park, and event village location.
ACCOMODATION:
Best place to stay in town for this event is the Bright Holiday Park right in the middle of town. Beautiful surroundings and a short walk to everything, they have accommodation to suit every budget wether your camping with mates, bunking on your own, or bringing the family and looking for a nice comfy cabin. Give them a call on 1800 706 685 or 03 5755 1141 and ask about their current specials.
FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
12pm-4pm Track open for inspection (on foot only-no riding for event staff safety)
6pm-8pm Head down to the STAR HOTEL for GREAT meals, corner Gavin St and Star Road BRIGHT, with a custom menu for mountain bikers.
8pm-10pm PRE RACE PARTY with the latest mountain bike movies on the big screen at Café Velo corner of Island St and Cobden st Bright, with a full bar open for drinks!!!!
SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
8am Registration open at race venue
8.45am Rider briefing and track marshals on course.
9am Official practice begins-course is live.
Café Velo providing on site catering with hot food and drinks available at the race venue.
Cycle Path Bike Shop on site providing expert bike repairs and sales of all the things youll need.
4pm Official practice finishes.
4pm-5pm staff and event sponsors ride closed course-no other riders.
6pm-8pm Head over to the Alpine Hotel, corner of Anderson and Barnard street Bright for great meals and wicked pizza, with live entertainment.
8pm-10pm PARTY SOME MORE with more of the latest mountain bike films at Café Velo, with drinks at the bar.
SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
8AM Registration open at race venue
8.45am Rider briefing and track marshals on course.
9am Official practice begins-course is live.
Café Velo providing on site catering with hot food and drinks available at the race venue.
Cycle Path Bike Shop on site providing expert bike repairs and sales of all the things youll need.
11.30am Official practice ends. Riders get ready for racing.
12 Midday Racing begins with LIVE TIMING running a FINISH LINE TIMING BOARD. Each rider does one timed run and can see instant results.
3.30pm Racing finishes.
4pm PRESENTATION WITH OFFICIAL RESULTS ANNOUNCED.
5PM COURSE BUNTING AND SIGNAGE REMOVED-ALL HELP APPRECIATED.
link to enter: https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/...er.aspx?E=1268
THE SERIES:
ELEVATION is a brand new all mountain style race series that features tracks that are roughly 70% downhill and 30% undulating (flat or climbing) and hardly any fire trail. This race series is designed to be not as technical as a downhill track, but not as much hard work and climbing as a cross country course.
It will appeal to all types of riders including downhillers who race but want something a bit more fun and less serious, and downhillers who dont race at all as some of the courses are too technical. It will also appeal to trail riders who are too scared to race downhill and not fit enough to race cross country, and itll also appeal to cross country riders who want a bit of adrenalin without all the big risks that go with racing downhill. The series does not clash with ANY of the Victorian Downhill Series, and I have scoured all the other club web sites to try and avoid clashing with other events also, so chances of you being able to make it to these races are very good, so come and give it a crack as it really will be AWESOME FUN.
Each round will be downhill type format with NO mass start, one minute gaps with timing done by the same company who do all the national series, and pro transport to the top of the mountain so you dont have to ride/push up. Any of these rounds that use part of a downhill course will have all the A lines and super tech sections bunted off, so riders on downhill bikes dont have a big advantage, and riders on a hardtail wont have to visit the dentist on the Monday.
BIKE SET UP:
The ideal bike would be a 4-6 inch travel bike with a dropper seat post, that can handle terrain on the whole mountain, up aswell as down, but youll be able to ride these courses on your dh or xc rig too, but the dh rig will be harder on the pedally sections, and the xc bike might limit you on the dh sections. Having both clip and flat pedals, and grippy and fast rolling tyres to choose from would alsobe an advantage.
Each round will feature courses that are 8-15 minutes in length and will be mostly single track with fire trail only used to link trails. Courses vary from steep and loose, to mellow and flowing, some are soft loamy dirt and some are hard pack clay and very rocky. Variation with your bike set-up, tyre choice and suspension set up will be key throughout the series. There will be a bike shop on site at each event, so you can get any parts you need, or get your bike fixed or adjusted by experienced mechanics.
ONLINE ENTRY COSTS:
Online entry prices will be $79 per rider for both sat and sun of each event, with day licences available for just $20 for riders that dont have an MTBA licence. Saturday only online entry is now available to riders not wanting to race or come on the Sunday for $50. Sunday only online entry is also now available to riders only wanting to ride Sunday for $60.
ON THE DAY ENTRY COSTS AT THE EVENT:
You can enter at the event for individual days or the whole event. Both days are $95, sat only is $50 and Sunday only is $60. Online pre entry for both days is the cheapest option and we make it that way to encourage riders to ride both days, and so we can book vehicles/trailers/toilets and all other logistics based on how many riders are entering.
CATERING/FOOD ON SITE:
All races will have catering at the events including food coffee drinks and snacks at cheap prices. Limited edition double sided event tee shirts are available for just $25, and Alpine Gravity single sided tee shirts are just $15.
Be aware that all entries are non-refundable and non transferable. If we cancel an event, you get a refund. If you don’t show up to an event you have entered, you don’t get a refund and your entry is not transferable. Exactly the same as if you buy a concert or football ticket.
FIRST AID/PARAMEDICS:
We will have first aid/paramedics at every event by St.John ambulance, with their own ambulance on site and trained and experienced first aid officers.
AGE CUT OFF DATES:
This 2012/2013 series finishes on the 3rd of March 2013. If for example you are 14 years old and do not have a birthday until after the series is finished, you would enter Under 15’s. If however you turn 15 during the series, you MUST enter under 17’s and go up an age class to compete in the correct class. This is the same with ALL age classes in this series.
CLASSES:
There are many different classes to enter. You can enter your age class, or you can choose to enter a class that matches your skill level. SPORT CLASS is for beginners, riders that are new to mountain biking, or havent been riding very long. EXPERT CLASS is for riders who have a bit of experience, maybe ridden for a few years and have some experience on varying terrain. ELITE CLASS is for very experienced riders who have been riding for years, have lots of experience and might race regularly.
ROUND 1: 27+28 OCTOBER FORREST
ROUND 2: 17+18 NOVEMBER BRIGHT
ROUND 3: 12+13 JANUARY FALLS CREEK
ROUND 4: 16+17 FEBRUARY MOUNT BEAUTY
ROUND 5: 2+3 MARCH BEECHWORTH
Hit up the Alpine Gravity web site at www.alpinegravity.net or the face book page (search alpine gravity) for all the LATEST info and specific race details for INDIVIDUAL ROUNDS such as accom, parking, track locations, race and practice times and all the info you need to have a great weekend.
EVENT SCHEDULE: ROUND 2 BRIGHT 17 & 18 NOV.
Link to enter: https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/...er.aspx?E=1268
Race venue: Mystic Lane, off Coronation Avenue Bright. Drive up Mystic lane and a parking attendant will give directions on where to park, and event village location.
ACCOMODATION:
Best place to stay in town for this event is the Bright Holiday Park right in the middle of town. Beautiful surroundings and a short walk to everything, they have accommodation to suit every budget wether your camping with mates, bunking on your own, or bringing the family and looking for a nice comfy cabin. Give them a call on 1800 706 685 or 03 5755 1141 and ask about their current specials.
FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER
12pm-4pm Track open for inspection (on foot only-no riding for event staff safety)
6pm-8pm Head down to the STAR HOTEL for GREAT meals, corner Gavin St and Star Road BRIGHT, with a custom menu for mountain bikers.
8pm-10pm PRE RACE PARTY with the latest mountain bike movies on the big screen at Café Velo corner of Island St and Cobden st Bright, with a full bar open for drinks!!!!
SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER
8am Registration open at race venue
8.45am Rider briefing and track marshals on course.
9am Official practice begins-course is live.
Café Velo providing on site catering with hot food and drinks available at the race venue.
Cycle Path Bike Shop on site providing expert bike repairs and sales of all the things youll need.
4pm Official practice finishes.
4pm-5pm staff and event sponsors ride closed course-no other riders.
6pm-8pm Head over to the Alpine Hotel, corner of Anderson and Barnard street Bright for great meals and wicked pizza, with live entertainment.
8pm-10pm PARTY SOME MORE with more of the latest mountain bike films at Café Velo, with drinks at the bar.
SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
8AM Registration open at race venue
8.45am Rider briefing and track marshals on course.
9am Official practice begins-course is live.
Café Velo providing on site catering with hot food and drinks available at the race venue.
Cycle Path Bike Shop on site providing expert bike repairs and sales of all the things youll need.
11.30am Official practice ends. Riders get ready for racing.
12 Midday Racing begins with LIVE TIMING running a FINISH LINE TIMING BOARD. Each rider does one timed run and can see instant results.
3.30pm Racing finishes.
4pm PRESENTATION WITH OFFICIAL RESULTS ANNOUNCED.
5PM COURSE BUNTING AND SIGNAGE REMOVED-ALL HELP APPRECIATED.
