Schools
Riders are expected to race on a roadworthy bike, and we will have mechanics on hand performing bike checks.
Age categories and race distance:
U9 - approx 2.2kms (2 x 1.1 km loop)
U11 - approx 5kms (2 x 2.5 km loop)
U13 - approx 7kms (3 x 2.5 km loop)
U15 - approx 12kms (3 x 4.2 km loop)
U17 - approx 15kms (4 x 4.2 km loop)
U19 - approx 20kms (5 x 4.2 km loop)
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.
Location / Parking Entry to the event is via the Hallam Road North Road carpark. Note that are is no parking on Hallam North Road and the carpark closes at 4pm.
Pre-Race Ride Afternoon (Come and try) will be advertised shortly.
Registration is open from 8.30am on race day and riders must visit registration at least 30 minutes prior to race start to check their names off and receive their race number.
Food & Drinks will be available at food trucks.
Courses:
Short Course - 1.1km (U9)
Medium Course - 2.5km & 57m elevation (U11 and U13)
Long Course - 4.2km & 94m elevation (U15, U17 and U19)
Race start time schedule (subject to change):
9:30am: U9 Boys and Under 9 Girls
9:40am: 13 Boys and 13 Girls Novice divisions
10:00am: Under 11 Boys and Under 11 Girls, Race & Novice divisions
10:10am: U13 Boys and Under 13 Girls Race divisions
10:40am: Under 15 Boys Novice division
Presentations for Under 9 - Under 13 races
11:30am: Under 15 Boys Race division
12:20pm: Under 15, Under 17, Under 19 Girls, Race & Novice divisions.
1:00pm: Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Novice division.
2:00pm: Under 17 and Under 19 Boys Race division
Presentations for Under 15 - Under 19 races
The event will be hosted by the Lysterfield District Trail Riders. For Lysterfield District Trail Riders club and race venue information, or to volunteer to help out on the day please contact: [email protected]
Contact [email protected] for any VIC Schools MTB Series or entry queries.