The Karratha 6 Hour cross country mountain bike race will take place on Saturday 26 July 2025 – perfect timing to make the most of the ideal cooler weather conditions in Karratha. The main event runs from 1500hrs until 2100hrs with the start/finish line located at the Event Village at the Karratha MTB Club facilities located at 84 Rosemary Road, Karratha (Caravan Park is right next door).
The event concludes with presentations and a social post-race wind down. Food and drinks are available at the Karratha MTB Club Event Village. Specific event details will be released closer to the event date.
The object of the race is to ride as many laps of the course as possible in the allotted 6 hour time limit. Riders can participate as individuals or in teams. If you are riding in a team of 2 or more there is no set formula. Your team gets to choose who rides when, how many laps and who is supplying the refreshments.
Categories for the Karratha 6 Hour include:
MAIN RACES (Competitive)
Solo Men
Solo Ladies
Solo Masters Men (over 55)
Solo Masters Ladies (over 55)
eMTB Male
eMTB Female
Team Men (2-4 Riders)
Team Ladies (2-4 Riders)
Team Mixed (2-4 Riders)
Team Junior (4 Riders, under 17, subject to maximum ride time)
SOCIAL RACES (Non-competitive)
Team Mixed – Social (2-6 Riders)
Team Junior – Social (4-6 Riders, subject to maximum ride time)
$70 for adults
$40 for under 18
All riders get a free Karratha 6 hour riding jersey
(08) 6336 9688
Elected Director | Off Road
Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than twenty years. He is currently Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and is a past Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and sits on the Divisional Council of CPA Australia.
Tim has been involved in racing mountain bikes, BMX and triathlon for many years, both as a father of two children who race and as a past and current bike racer. Tim is the current over-50 State Champion in downhill mountain biking. He is also a very regular and enthusiastic transport cyclist; frequently seen in a suit and tie riding to meetings in the city on a mountain bike.
Independent Director
Helen is a Town of Cottesloe councillor and is the current Chair of WestCycle’s Transport Advisory Group.
A medical doctor, Helen is a strong active transport advocate with a focus on health outcomes and social well-being.
