Rounds 1 and 2

ON SATURDAY 29th Feb 2020, we kick off the 2020 WA Gravity Enduro Series in Margaret River taking refuge from the summer sun under towering trees, shralping beautifully sculptured berms and jumps and brushing off the cobwebs and opening the lungs from a summer-break.

ON SUNDAY 1st March 2020, we head to the Dunsborough and Districts Country Club and ride some fun (and pedally) trails to really dial things in for the year ahead. Although relatively flat, the Cape Mountain Bikers and supporters have done an amazing job squeezing in as many jumps and berms as possible, plus a little bit of gnarly action out back.

These rounds can be purchased separately or can be purchased as a ‘One-Two Race Weekend Entry’ package with a MASSIVE 25% discount applied in the Checkout!

Mountain Bike Australia in conjunction with the Victorian Government, Alpine Shire Council, Mystic Park & Alpine Cycling Club are pleased to present the 2020 MTBA National Championships.

EVENT DETAILS

Event: 2020 MTBA National Championships

Date: Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th March 2020

Phone: 07 5699 8863(9am to 5pm AEST, Business Days)

Location: Mystic Park, Bright, VICTORIA

Disciplines: Downhill (DHI), Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Cross-Country Short Course (XCC) & Cross-Country Team Relay (XCR), Trials & Pump Track

Official Hashtag: #MTBANats20

ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

Online Registrations for the 2020 MTBA National Championships will open 9am on Wednesday 1st January 2020.

Masters Riders: Masters aged riders that have raced as an elite rider and earned UCI points since January 1st 2020, must enter the Elite Category in the same discipline.  They cannot race in their age category.

2019 National Champion Discounts: MTBA provide discounted entry into the 2020 National Championships for the top three (1^st – 3^rd) eligible riders in Cross-Country Olympic, Downhill & Trials from recognised categories at the previous National Championship. Riders may claim their discount when completing an online entry for the 2020 National Championships by entering their MTBA Membership Number in the ‘promotional code’ field during the online entry process. Discounts only apply to the event/s in which the rider received the award and will not extend to other disciplines. Please note: It is the entrants’ responsibility to claim their discount at the time of entering. MTBA will not issue refunds for riders who fail to validate their promotion code when entering. 

Membership Requirements: To register and participate in this event, riders must be an Australian Citizen and hold a valid MTBA Membership at the time of registering.  Please note: Membership must be valid on the date of the event for which you are registering. If your membership expires before the date of the event, you must renew your membership before entering this event. MTBA Recreation Members may upgrade to a Race Membership at anytime through the MTBA Online Services System or opt to purchase a discounted Race Day Licence Upgrade.

For more information on MTBA membership options CLICK HERE.

Let us take you on an epic adventure from the red dirt of the Goldfields to the gardens of Perth’s iconic Mundaring Weir. Over five unforgettable days you will trace the golden pipeline which has been delivering fresh water to Kalgoorlie for over a century. More than just a mountain bike ride, the Pipeline Challenge proudly raises awareness and money for West Australian charity Youth Futures who have been supporting at-risk young people for three decades.

When

The Pipeline Challenge is held in May each year and is set for Saturday 2nd to Wednesday 6th May 2020. The event is held in Autumn to take advantage of the great mountain biking weather Western Australia offers at this time. A monthly average temperature of 20-22 degrees and 7 days of light rain across the region sounds like perfect mountain biking weather to us.

Where

Your epic ride begins in Kalgoorlie, located 594 km east of Perth. Made famous in the late 1800’s when prospectors Paddy Hannan, Tom Flanagan, and Dan O’Shea discovered gold, the rest is history. Who knows you could be riding over a small fortune as you make your way from Kalgoorlie to Mundaring in the Perth hills. We will camp overnight at Coolgardie, Southern Cross, Merredin and Northam.

Who

The beauty of the Pipeline Challenge is that it is suitable for everyone. Whether you’re a group of friends looking for a socially competitive race or a novice just in it for a challenge, we’ve got you covered. We’ve had children as young as nine join us on the Pipeline Challenge- they can ride as part of a team on the easier sections and enjoy the experience.

The course is not overly technical, however it is varied. There are sections that consist of rocky outcrops, rutted trails, corrugations, sand, and climbs/descents. Just because the course isn’t technical doesn’t mean you don’t have to train! Your experience will be much more enjoyable if you’ve put in the hard yards before setting off. We recommend your training regime includes riding on consecutive days to prepare your body for backing it up day after day on the Challenge.

We encourage most riders to form a team and participate in a relay-style which makes the longer days a lot more achievable. That said, we have a number of spaces available for soloists keen to push themselves. If this is you please read the information provided and contact us before registering.

Registration

Each participant will receive a free registration when they make the following donation to Youth Futures during the registration process.

Adult Team Rider: $485

Adult Solo Rider: $500

Adult Support Crew: $435

Under 18 Rider: $325

Accompanying Child (aged 9-17): $115

Accompanying Child (under 8): Free, jersey not included

This contribution covers all your meals, camping fees, insurance, jersey, car stickers, race plate (number), mechanical support, first aid and water stops (soloists only). Please note this amount will not be included in your fundraising total.

Western Australia’s longest climbs and most scenic trails combine to create an unforgettable cycling experience. A number of competitors in our inaugural year described SEVEN as the best event they had ever done and others described it as the most challenging.

The route finally selected for SEVEN was a result of nine months research and we believe that it is world class, but all the hype aside these are the places that we love to ride and explore.

For most people SEVEN is just a ride against themselves and for others it is a race against the ten hour cut off mark, but for others still will come with the hope of winning one of the toughest one day races in Australia, if not the toughest.

Our most asked question is in relation to what is the fastest/best type of bike, evidence to date suggests that there is no distinct advantage between hard tails, dual suspension or gravel specific bikes. They all seem to have an equal portion of the 125km to excel on.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in May or perhaps earlier on one of our orientation rides.

Regards all,

Brendon Morrison, Event Director.

Details

When: Saturday May 16th, 2020 race starts at 7am sharp

Host Town: Nannup, Western Australia (Brockman Street)

Distance: SEVEN 125km FIVE 85km THREE 50km

Elevation: 3300+ metres (SEVEN) 1600 metres (FIVE) 1100 metres (THREE)

Terrain: Spectacular. Undulating to various degrees.

Roads: Unpaved, well-formed, mix of gravel, clay, quartz grit and mica. Virtually no fire trails and only 2.6km of single track at finish. We call these roads “parallel single track” because they wind, climb and descend, with plenty of room to pass.

Major Climbs: 10

Time cut off: 10 hours.

More Information

Camping: Available at Start/Finish Line. Link to book: Nannup Caravan Park

Post Race: Camp Fire, Live Music, Food options, Camping, Presentations.

Entry Fees:

SEVEN $165

FIVE $125

THREE $95

*Please note that for non members of Cycling Australia or MTBA and additional insurance fee of $11 will apply.

*Entries are non-refundable from 4 weeks prior to the event, but are transferable to another rider, or can be rolled over to 2020 if required at any time.

Launched in 2009, the Dwellingup 100 has quickly become WA’s largest one day mountain bike race, attracting plenty of newcomers and novices plus some of Australia’s best riders. Once again we are excited to confirm that this event will be a part of the Western Australian Cross Country Marathon State Series (WA XCM State Series).

Riders and runners who take on the challenge get to experience the best single track and fire trail the region has to offer. Those riding in the name-sake 100km Classic travel a course carefully curated by a team of mountain biking legends and course directors.

Welcome to the home of Cape to Cape, Australia’s largest, longest running and most popular four day MTB stage race held from 22nd – 25th October 2020. Based in Margaret River Western Australia, this iconic riding experience includes access to stunning private trails, vineyard visits, brewery finishes and some of the warmest hospitality the region has to offer.

Starting at Cape Leeuwin lighthouse and finishing four days later at the fabulous Margaret River Distillery, the course makes its way through a network of trails along the coast, through National Parks, forest, farm lands, mountain bike parks, and bush before finishing back at Margaret River. Roughly 205km and 2,500m of climbing in total, each day’s riding is between 37km and 72km and has its own special terrain and environment to keep things interesting with a mix of fast flowing single trail, farm tracks, groomed downhill trails and fire trails – many through private land that can only be ridden while racing the Cape to Cape.

There’s nothing too technical and it’s ridable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and MTB skills. Check out the course overview.

Enter online now!