Location: Castlemaine Secondary College, 2 Lawson Parade, Castlemaine
Date: 7 September 2024
Entry fee: $30 Registration and Start Times: Registration will open at 8:00am. The first race will begin at 9:00am, detailed schedule to come.
Round four of the 2024 Victorian Schools MTB series will be run on the Castlemaine Secondary College grounds and surrounding bush land. A shorter course will be provided for the younger categories. Parking is available on site. Riders are expected to race on a roadworthy bike; we will have a bike mechanic on hand performing bike checks.
Riders can choose to enter one of two categories in their chosen age category:
Novice category is suitable for a rider who is new to MTB racing, or has limited experience racing before.
Racing category is suitable for a rider who is experienced and raced at either Club, State or National levels.
Age categories and intended race distance for the series (individual courses will determine actual race distance):
U9 – approx 2.2kms
U11 – approx 5kms
U13 – approx 7kms
U15 – approx 12kms
U17 – approx 15kms
U19 – approx 20kms
Parking Entry There are 2 options for parking. Blakeley Road car park and Lawson Parade. Please obey parking signs.
Coffee Van and BBQ will be on site
Course map and elevation profile is below. Course length is approx. 3kms.
Race start time schedule (Subject to change): Presentations will be held after each race if at all possible
8:00am – 8:55am Official Course Practice. (Unofficial Practice outside this time is available at riders own risk )
9:00am: Under 9 Boys
9:30am Under 11 Boys Race & Novice divisions.
10:15am Under 9 and Under 11 Girls Race and Novice divisions.
11:00am: U13 Boys Race and Novice divisions.
12.00pm: Under 15 Boys Race and Novice division
1.00pm: Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 19 Girls, Race & Novice divisions.
2:00pm: Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Race and Novice division.
Photos / images video footage will be taken at this event, please reach out to the club if there are any issues : events@lysterfieldmtb.com
The event will be supported by the Castlemaine Rocky Riders MTB club. For further information about the event, club or to volunteer to help out on the day please contact info@rockyriders.com
Contact for any Round 4 Schools MTB Series – Victoria entry queries: hayden.beelitz@auscycling.org.au
The 2024 Schools MTB Series Guide which contains important information including race distances and series results, is available on the AusCycling website: click here www.auscycling.org.au
Entries open now at https://entryboss.cc/races/21754