Wollongong Mountain Bike Club

With cross country racing for 2010 due to start on the 14th February 2010 the committee are proud to announce some changes to the series.

For 2010 in order to increase competition and to build the social side at the race finish we will now be holding two seperate series, the Steel City Cycles Series and the Bike Hub Wollongong Series.

Both series will start at the same time in a mass start as usual with the only difference being whether you race over 2 or 3 laps. We suggest that if your laps times have been around 45 minutes or less than you enter the Steel City Cycles Series and if your times are over 45 minutes a lap then you might want to go in the Bike Hub Wollongong Series.

With riders now doing either 2 or 3 laps and still starting at the same time we expect a closer finishing time range and an increased atmosphere at the finish.

Also in 2010 kids up to Under 13 can make use of the newly constructed kids track and enter the Sugar Cube Series. With unlimited untimed laps, free race entry and a number plate to keep on their bike all year the kids will reminding the parents about the upcoming races.

Come along and see the registration tent on race day and we'll help you get on your way.

Steel City Cycles Series

• 3 laps of the cross country course (track approximately 10km's).
• Categories include Men & Women's Open, Masters, Veterans and Under 19.
• Suggested for riders with lap times of around 45 minutes and under.

Bike Hub Wollongong Series

• 2 laps of the cross country course (track approximately 10km's)
• Categories include Men, Women, Under 15 and Under 17. Under 13's will do 1 lap.
• Suggested for riders with lap times of over 45 minutes.

Sugar Cube Series

• For kids up to Under 13.
• Unlimited untimed laps of the kids track.
• Free entry and includes a number plate to keep all year.

PRACTICE LAP: You are welcome to head out on a practice lap before the race starts
REGISTRATION: from one hour before the race start
RACE BRIEFING: 15 minutes before race start
START: Most races are held at 9:00am sharp on a Sunday morning with all categories starting in a mass start. Please check the calendar though for the race you are attending.
ENTRY FEE: $10 includes morning tea after the race; $5 for juniors, free for kids. Non-MTBA members also need a day licence at a cost of $15
PRIZES: At end of the series for top 3 in each category, providing at least 3 races have been completed
COURSE: The track is just over 10.0 KM however this may vary from time to time depending on track conditions

DIRECTIONS: From Wollongong take the Appin Road near Bulli. After entering the 60 kph zone in Appin, turn right into Burke St and drive to the Scout Hall. Park here and walk/ride east down the fire road to the trail head.