2019 Giant Rockhampton CQ Enduro Series Rd 4

Results

Race Results

The Event

Event Name: 2019 Giant Rockhampton CQ Enduro Series Rd 4

Event Organiser: Rockhampton Mountain Bike Club Inc.

Event Sponsor: Giant Rockhampton.

Aim: To bang out some timed laps on First Turkey’s finest.

Date: Sunday 18th August 2019

Location: First Turkey Mountain Bike Reserve, Norman Gardens

** REGISTRATIONS OPEN – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER **

Registrations close: 8 pm Friday 16th August 2019

Race start time: Sunday 8:30 am at start of first competitive stage (TBA). Riders will need to have obtained their race number and left the sign on area (car park) by about 8:00 am.

Skill Level: This event requires a moderate to high level of MTB riding skill.

Protective Equipment: In addition to a mandatory requirement to wear an Australian Standard full face helmet for competitive stages in this event.

it is recommended that riders wear additional protection such as knee and elbow guards, gloves and protective eye wear.

Helmets must be worn on transition stages also but you can switch to open face helmets in these non competitive sections.

First Aid Requirements: A trained paramedic will be in attendance, and first aid kits on site, but it is also recommended that riders carry a triangular and compression bandage.

Race number allocation: from 7:00 am at German St car park.

Riders Briefing: 8:20 am Sunday at start of first competitive stage.

Event Description: This event is a gravity enduro style competition which requires completion of a defined circuit starting and finishing at the German Street car park end of First Turkey MTB Reserve on Sunday Morning.

The course will include 3 to 5 (depending on class) timed competitive stages (all of them mostly downhill in bias), over which collective times will determine the placing of riders in the event.

Sections of the course between the competition segments will have a loosely timed cut off to maintain a regular cycle of competitors and help maintain the start order. Riders will start each competition section at 30 second intervals, or as otherwise instructed by the starter.

Classes: Elite Men, Sport Men, Elite Women, Sport Women, Masters, Novice, Juniors (aged 11 to 15), E-bike.

Course: Will be advised closer to the date. Course subject to change at the Event Directors discretion.

Duration: The 2019 Giant Rockhampton CQ Enduro Series Rd 4 is likely to finish around 11 am on Sunday morning, but total time will be dependent on rider numbers. The weather can be hot so please bring plenty of water and snacks!

Online Entry Cost: $25 seniors; $20 juniors

Online entries only: On the day not available. Registrations close 8.00 pm Friday 16 August 2019.

MTBA annual competition licence required or Day Licence available for non MTBA members for an additional $33 ages 19+, $20 ages 18 and under; $18 for MTBA recreation licence upgrade (purchase on line during your entry). A social licence cannot be used for this event.

Awards and Series Points: There will be podium place presentations following the event. Any prizes will be randomly drawn and subject to sponsorship uptake.

This is the second round of a four round combined 2019 CQ Gravity Enduro Series. Club members working a round are eligible for average series points.

All four rounds count in this years series (i.e no dropping your worst round as in previous years GE series).

As well as forming part of the CQ Enduro Series, this race is part of the King of the Hill double header with the Gladstone race on Saturday 17th August.  King of the Hill prizes will be awarded for the best combined results on the two courses.