2020 Bike Buller Festival EVENT PROGRAM

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EVENT PROGRAM 7 - 8 MARCH 2020 I BIKEBULLER.COM

WELCOME...

to the 2020 Bike Buller Festival. We are excited to be returning to Mt Buller to shred more hero dirt for the 12th year of this revolutionary event.

With Gravity Enduro, Down Hill, X-Country, Slope Style, Kids, and Dual Slalom races all in action this weekend we hope you’ve got enough space to fit all your MTB bikes in your truck because you’re going to need every single one to race them all.

So prep your gear, gather your mates and get excited for an incredible weekend of riding, relaxing and having fun at the 2020 Bike Buller Festival. See you there. The Rapid Ascent team

EVENT SCHEDULE Friday 6th March

all day 4:00pm - 7:00pm 6:00pm onwards

Saturday 7th March

7:00am - 12:00pm 8:00am - 4:00pm 8:30am - 5:00pm 8:30am

10:00am 2:00pm - 4:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm

Sunday 8th March

7:00am - 2:30pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 8:00am 8:40am 8:50am 11:30am 12:00pm - 6:00pm 2:00pm 6:00pm 8:00pm

Highline Slopestyle practice Registration, Sponsor Expo and Entertainment open @ Village Square Riders welcome at the ABOM Bistro and Bar

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Registration open @ Village Square Event Expo officially open @ Village Square Michelin Corn Hill Grand Prix race start @ Village Square Rider briefing for the DHaRCO Gravity Enduro @ Village Square Wave starts commence for the DHaRCO Gravity Enduro @ Village Square Presentations for the Corn Hill Grand Prix and XC Whippets in the Village Square Picnic in the Park Festival open @ Mirimbah Wave starts commence for the KRUSH Super-D @ One-Tree Hill Presentations for the DHaRCO Gravity Enduro and the KRUSH Super-D FREE MTB Movie @ Mt Buller Cinema

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COMPETITOR REGISTRATION

- Clear the timing chip - Activate timing chip

During the Race: All riders for each of the events must collect their number plate from the registration in the - Wear the timingmarquee chip on your rightVillage wrist. Square before the start of your race. NOTE: you can arrange for a friend to collect your number plate for you.

- Do not have the timing chip on the same wrist as a GPS/Smart watch

Registration times - ALL located at Village Square:

- All timing beacons have a range of up to 3m. If you stay on the track w will be recorded.

• Friday 6th March, 4:00pm - 7:00pm • Saturday 7th March, 7:00am - 12:00am and 2:00pm - 4:00pm • Sunday 8th March, 7:30am - 2:30pm

Timing Chips

We will be using Sportident AIR+ timing chips for all races in 2020. All riders must securely attach their timing chip around your right wrist. DO NOT put the timing chip on the same wrist as a GPS watch. You use the same timing chip for all races you enter, then return them at the end of the weekend (lost or forgotten chips will be charged at $100 each!)

- Wear the timing chip on the right wrist not near GPS / Smart watches

Event Shirts

Participants entered into either Gravity Gods or the XC Whippets categories before 3rd February will After receive a event t-shirt as part of your entry fee. Shirts must be collected fromthe theRace: registration marquee - Your times from your race are stored on the timing chip. Report to the (they will not be posted). station to download your time.

- After your last race please return the timing chip.

SPONSORS EXPO AND COMPETITOR SERVICES

Note: If a competitor loses their timing chip they will be responsible for t replacement. Timing chips cost approximately $105 each.

An extensive bike expo will be set up during the following periods in the Village Square • Friday 6th March, 4:00pm - 7:00pm • Saturday 7th March, 8:00am - 5:00pm • Saturday 8th March, 8:00am - 4:00pm

On site bike shop and bike mechanics

All Terrain Cycles will have a bike shop set up in the village square to retail all bike necessities. Their permanent shop will also be open in the nearby day lodge for any major repairs or larger purchases. Jack from World Mechanic will also be set up to provide mechanical support to those who need help. All Terrain Cycles also have a range of rental bikes available.

SOCIAL CENTRAL - EVENT FUNCTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT The ABOM Bar - Riders’ Welcome

from 5:00pm on Friday March 6th There is no better way to get kick off a great weekend than by meeting old friends and new at the ABOM bar and bistro on Athlete’s Walk. Located just 150m from the Village Square the ABOM will be open all weekend (from 9:00am til late) and serve breakfasts, lunch and pub style meals. 2:00pm - 6:00pm happy hour!

Highline slopestyle

finals from 4:30pm on Saturday March 7th Bringing the HIGH back to Mt Buller this summer, watch riders throw down the coolest, radest and bad as tricks and style on a custom course designed and setup Shannon Rademaker and Gaelen Slaney who are stoked to showcase this discipline of mountain biking at Mt Buller for the competitors and spectators.

This years Highline course will have four features for riders to compete on.

1. Big Ramp to Drop 2. Big Long trick jump 3. Big Steep trick jump 4. Quarter pipe jump

The 16” Dual Slalom. 6:00pm – 6:30pm:

Two riders going head-to-head down a grass dual-slalom track on the toboggan slope – on 16” kids bikes! This is a popular favourite and is made for spectators.

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‘Picnic in the Park’ – food, wine and music festival

12:00pm – 6:00pm on Sunday March 8th Organised by VEE Agency (who seriously know how to throw a party), the ‘Picnic in the Park’ festival is an afternoon of indulgence and the ideal place to park after racing - or if you’re not into bikes at all... features include: • A huge line up of live music from a range of talented musicians and award wining entertainers • Local cold climate wines and beers • A fantastic range of quality regional food and produce • Kids activities Riders entered into The KRUSH Super-D get free entry (upon presentation of your wrist band) whilst for all others there is a $35 per adult entry price which includes a souvenir wine glass and complimentary beverage. Kids 7-18 years are $15 and under 7’s are free. (If you are a spectator and just want to collect your Super-D rider you must wait outside the Park otherwise you must pay the entry fee). NOTE: Picnic in the Park is CASH ONLY, and strictly a dog free and smoke free event Shuttle busses will operate on Sunday (and Saturday) to take riders + bikes back up to Mt Buller. See details below.

SHUTTLE BUSES WITH BIKE TRAILERS We strongly recommend riders needing a lift back up to the Mt Buller village pre-book a shuttle back directly with Blue Dirt. Saturday shuttles commence at 11:00am and depart when full through until 3:00pm and Sunday’s shuttles start at 2:30pm and depart when full until the last shuttle at 6:00pm.

You don’t need to define an exact shuttle time but it helps a lot if you can pre-book via: www.bluedirt.com.au/mt-buller-mtb-shuttle

THE CHAIRLIFT ALSO OPEN FOR FREE-RIDERS AND SPECTATORS The Northside Express Chairlift will be operational over the weekend to provide scenic chairlift rides for spectators and free-riding for those not wanting to race.

Hours of operation: 8:30am – 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Costs: Over 70yrs and under 5yrs free of charge • Sightseeing (single lift up and down): $20 per child under 18yrs, $25 per adult.

• Mountain Bikers (unlimited lifts up all day): $55 per child under 17yrs, $70 per adult.

Tickets can be bought at either end of the chairlift on the day.

KIDS ACTIVITIES We have a whole host of activities lined up for kids to do throughout the weekend. So bring your kids to the mountain and get them excited about all the kid-friendly bike events included over the weekend.

Saturday

• Jumping Castle: Free all day in the Village Square • Kids Village Ride (5km or 10km) @ Village Square. A fun MTB event for capable kids who can complete 1 or 2 laps of the 5km course. More details below.

• Summer Session Events: They are welcome to watch the Slopestyle and Dual Slalom events.

Sunday

• Jumping Castle: Free all day in the Village Square • Picnic in the Park: 12:00pm - 6:00pm @ Mirimbah. Fun for the whole family to enjoy with special kids’ acts and entertainment. Kids 7-18 years are $15 under 7yrs are FREE.

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RACE PRESENTATIONS Presentations will be held at the end of each day as follows:

Saturday 7th March

6:30pm Presentations for the ABOM Downhill and Thule Epic Trail events at the Dual Slalom course

Sunday 8th March

11:30am Presentations for the Corn Hill Grand Prix and XC Whippets in the Village Square 6:00pm Presentations for the DHaRCO Gravity Enduro and the KRUSH Super-D in the Village Square

RACE RESULTS AND EVENT UPDATES Live updates via Instagram and Facebook #BikeBullerFestival @RapidAscent

We will be updating instagram and Facebook with plenty of live event updates, photos and other race highlights from the Bike Buller Festival under the tag #BikeBullerFestival from @RapidAscent all weekend so stay connected and share your stories with us.

Race results will be live to the internet all weekend. Check the Results tab on the event website: www.BikeBuller.com

EVENT PHOTOS AND VIDEO

Event photos via ‘Photos 4 Sale’ www.www.photos4sale.co.nz

Our event photographer Allan Ure from Photos 4 Sale will have professional photographers at various locations around the course to take plenty of photos of you in action on the day. All photos will be individually catalogued and available to view / purchase from www.photos4sale.co.nz Also keep an eye out for the boys from The Riders Life who’ll be shooting video over the weekend!

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THE RACES

Here follows a description of each stage of the 2020 Bike Buller Festival and the associated details on starts, finishes and all else. Please be aware of the following points: • Mt Buller is a mountain. So the trails are never flat and all races include some big climbs (and descents) • The terrain is rocky. All trails have a lot of rock either in the surface or sticking up on either side. Remember to look where you want to go, not at the rocks you want to avoid!

Special Notes

• If you withdraw from a stage for any reason whatsoever then you MUST advise a marshal or member of the race management ASAP. This is really important as otherwise you will be assumed missing and a search commenced.

• Normal road rules apply for all stages - traffic is not stopped during any race so take care and give way where appropriate.

• All distances are approximate and may be + / - 2km at times.

THULE EPIC TRAIL POINT TO POINT - 46KM When: 8:30am, Saturday 7th March.

Start / finish: Mass start from the Village Square. Finish at Mirimbah at the base of the mountain (opposite ticket gate).

Shuttles: All riders must arrange your own shuttle from the finish back to the Mt Buller Village. Riders without support can book a shuttle with Blue Dirt for $25pp. Saturday shuttles commence at 11:00am and depart when full through until 3:00pm. Please pre-book via www.bluedirt.com.au/mt-buller-mtb-shuttle Hydration / nutrition locations: Water point at 20km pt King Saddle - after descending off Mt Stirling.

Cut off Time @ King Saddle: 11:00am (2.5hrs after start time).

XC Whippet race?: Yes, to contest the XC Whippet premier category you must compete in this race.

Requirements: All riders must carry a first aid kit and a mobile phone. Riders are strongly encouraged to take plenty of spares with you like tubes, tools, pump and a spare derailleur hanger.

Course description: Start in the Village Square and turn onto the Village Family Trail then Gang Gangs to Skills Park. Turn right and follow Corn Hill Road to Howqua Gap then climb up the Stonefly trail to Bluff Spur Hut on Mt Stirling. Keep left and follow the West Summit Trail and then turn left to descend down the Stirling Trail, past the Machinery Shed to Kings Saddle and the water point at the 20km pt. There is a CUT OFF here, riders must have left King Saddle by 11:00am in order to continue. If riders miss this cut off they will be directed to ride down the road to TBJ and continue down Carters Rd to the finish.

Cross over King Saddle and ride the Hut Loop trail past the Razorback Hut and continue on the Razorback Trail as it skirts Mt Winstanley. Turn left at No. 3 Road and left again onto the mixture of single track and Pinnacle Road to the high point.

Continue following the marked trail down the swooping single track descent (the best descent in Australia?!) turn left to descend Plain Creek Rd (take care on the water bar jumps) and left at the bottom to ride the final stretch of single track through to the finish line at Mirimbah. EPIC!!! The course includes 1,700m of climbing and 2,600m of descending.

Hazards: This is not your average XC / Marathon race course...

• This ride goes through some very remote and inaccessible country so all riders must take extra care and responsibility for yourselves and for others to protect your safety.

• Take caution on the long single track descent and ESPECIALLY on the water bar descent on Plain Creek Tk near the end.

• Be aware that this is a long ride with some huge climbs so take plenty of food and hydration to get you through.

Course Marking: The race course will be marked with a mixture of: • Existing EPIC trail marking arrows and sign posts • SMALL RED ARROWS - pegged into ground or fixed to trees + LARGE RED ARROWS - fixed to trees and posts • FLUORO PINK SURVEYOR’S TAPE tied to trees and bushes • RED/WHITE BARRIER TAPE - used to “block off” tracks and mark the WRONG WAY. This tape will be laid down on the C D LOGO PRODUCTS ground. You should NEVER ride over or cross over the red/white barrier tape - it’s the WRONG WAY! CORPOR ATE DESIGN

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MUST DO MOUNTAIN BIKING NO 1 MTB DESTINATION

ALL GRAVITY AND XC TRAILS OPEN 1 DECEMBER — 28 APRIL 2019

Mt Buller Bike Park is recognised as the number one mountain biking destination in Australia.

WE’VE GOT IT ALL If you are new to mountain biking it is time discover what the fuss is all about! Mt Buller Bike Park has it all for every discipline and level of rider.

– 60+kms of purpose-built cross country single track, plus an additional 40+km of trail, from beginner to advanced – 5 shuttle assisted gravity trails, including a revamped ABOM – Australia’s first flow trail, Copperhead – The iconic 14km Delatite River Trail, ideal for fun, social rides – The incomparable 10km Stonefly, mind-blowing single-track – The infamous 50+km Australian Alpine Epic, for advanced riders

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– On mountain accommodation, dining, bike hire and servicing

RECKLESS ABOM DOWNHILL When: Saturday 7th March, event commences from 8:00am Start / finish: Individual starts at Spurs Restaurant at the top of the Northside Express chairlift. Finish at the base of the Northside Express Race format: We’re running it in a traditional, World Cup style with practice in the morning, followed by a seeding run and then a final run with the fastest down the track on the final run claiming the win.

Gravity God Race?: Yes, to contest the Gravity God Premier category you must compete in this race.

Hydration / nutrition locations: Refuel at the Spurs Restaurant selling food and drinks all day. You can also set up some pit tents (in the agreed areas only) or leave your bag here with your food / clothes for easy access.

Terrain and riding style: ABOM is the original Buller DH track and includes a variety of terrain varying from fast open sections to rocky switchbacks and jumps. This is an intermediate level DH track that can be ridden cleanly by both elite riders racing to win AND novice / intermediate level DH riders looking to build up more experience and get involved.

Chairlift?: Hell yeah, your entry fee includes a lift pass for the day so you so you don’t need to worry about shuttle buses / trailers AND you can ride other tracks serviced from the chairlift in between times (Outlaw and Copperhead...). The lift will start operating at 8:30am.

Timing: All riders must carry a Sportident AIR+ timing chip around your wrist. This records your time on the chip and must be downloaded at the top of the chairlift (not the bottom). Please come back up the chair promptly so we can get your time!

Requirements: Compulsory equipment / requirements for all riders: • Full face helmet • Closed toe footwear • Helmet, chest and similarly mounted cameras are permitted if they do not compromise the riders safety or mandatory safety equipment in any way (i.e. mounts must not be drilled into helmets).

• Riders are not permitted to wear headphones or other similar music / communication devices during practice and competition.

Additional items compulsory for under 17 and under 15 riders • Full-finger gloves must be worn • Knee pads and elbow pads must be worn • A jersey or shirt covering the elbows must be worn as a minimum. 3/4 length jerseys are acceptable • Knees must be covered by full-length trousers and/or self-fastening knee or knee/shin guards expressly designed for off-road cycling.

The course: The course will not be fully taped top to bottom so competitors must ride the ABOM track from top to bottom, sticking to the obvious race line and not cut any corners or ride ‘cross-country’ to short-cut the track.

Schedule (proposed, may be tweaked on the day depending the number of riders): 8:00am – 8:30am Course open for walking inspection – no riding.

8:30am – 11:00am Practice on the course – all categories, setting off at your own time.

11:00am - 11:45pm Practice for Elite and Expert category riders only 12:15pm – ~2:15pm Seeding Run • start order for the seeding run will be advised at the start line at 12:00pm • the course will be closed to all other riders during the seeding run • single rider starts at 30 second intervals • we will start riders according to their category with faster categories starting later ~2:45pm (approx) Race runs commence.

• there will be 30mins minimum between the last seeding run & the 1st race run • start order will be advised after the conclusion of all seeding runs at approximately 2:30pm.

• single rider starts at 30 second intervals, slowest to fastest.

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KIDS VILLAGE RIDE This is NOT a race. It will be conducted as a non-competitive ride that provides motivation and encouragement for all kids. There will be no results recorded or winners prizes awarded. There will be spot prizes though!

When: 3:00pm, Saturday 7th March. Entries taken up until 3:20pm at the Registration marquee Start / finish: Mass start from the Village Square. Finishes at Village Square.

Ride format: The course consists of one 5km lap on the village MTB trails. Better riders can choose to do 2 laps and those newer to the sport can do just one and then ride through the finish chute.

Terrain and riding style: The 5km loop includes a mixture of village streets, double track and single track, forming a fun but achievable loop around the township for kids. The most challenging track is the One Tree Hill climb which is smooth but goes up, and the rest is largely all double track.

Hydration / nutrition locations: No water points on the course – drinks at the finish line.

Requirements: Kids can do it on any type of pedal bike (it is too hard for a balance bike) - and all riders must wear a certified helmet.

Recommended ages: Recommended for 7 - 13 yr olds. (Yes some kids are exceptionally talented so younger kids will not be turned away, but in general terms these are the recommended ages for this ride).

This is a fun riding event designed to give kids the chance to ride their bikes and be ‘part of the action’. The event is centered on participation and encouraging kids to get out on their bikes and enjoy riding off-road in the fresh air.

Start and course description: The course consists of two 5km loops. The event commences with a mass start in the

Village Square, with riders going up The Avenue and then turning left to the Village Family Trail. Turn left to ride over One Tree Hill and then turn right onto the Village Family Trail and follow it past the Sewage Tanks and back towards the village. (There is a short section of two way traffic here so remember to keep left). Back in the village, riders cut between the lodges and back onto The Avenue where they started and complete a second lap (or go through to the finish if you have had enough!).

The ride is held in a semi-supervised environment in that we mark the course and marshal some intersections but we do not have marshals with line of sight over the whole course because we want to encourage independence and give kids a chance to experience freedom on their bikes.

Adults are welcome to join kids free of charge if you want to provide greater supervision of your junior whippets.

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HIGHLINE SLOPESTYLE COMP When: Friday 6th - Saturday 7th March Start / finish: The ‘Toboggan Slope’ – right next to the Village Square Event format: Jumps, hits, tricks and style...Show us what you’ve got!

The track: The crew from All Terrain Cycles (Shannon Rademaker and Gaelen Slaney) have built a spectacular 4 feature course with a Cannon Drop, 2 huge kickers and a quarter pipe right in front of a large grassy slope for spectators.

Food / beverages: There will be a bar set up at the event site and food available from the village square opposite.

Bringing the HIGH to Mt Buller this summer, watch riders throw down the coolest, radest and bad as tricks and style on a custom course designed and setup Shannon Rademaker and Gaelen Slaney who are stoked bring this discipline of mountain biking back to Mt Buller for the competitors and spectators in 2020.

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Difficulty: Degree of difficulty of the tricks.

Execution: How well the athletes perform their tricks. For example tight rotation, clean style, and smooth landing.

Variety: The difference of the tricks within the run. Doing the same trick of all the jumps will not score highly even if it is a very difficult trick.

Progression: How the trick selection progresses the sport, for example brand new tricks will score high because they push the sport forward.

Combinations or flow: The way the athletes string the tricks together. Having to slow down or otherwise reset after a trick will lose points.

Overall: The whole package, including the athlete’s personal style.

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by Shannon Rademaker at All Terrain Cycles (thank you!).

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16” DUAL SLALOM When: 6:00pm, Saturday 7th March.

Start / Finish: On the grassy toboggan slope opposite the Village Square - same location the Slopestyle is held beforehand.

Race format: Riders go head to head in a dual slalom format down the grass track – riding 16” kids bikes – leading to a ‘winner takes all’ final!

Food / beverages: There will be a bar set up at the event site and food available from the village square opposite.

The track: Two identical tracks running side by side with turns, jumps and fast sections, all on grass.

Preferred bike: We will provide the 16” inch kids bikes that must be used for all races.

Field limit: 32 riders (over 12yrs only). A limited number of entries will be taken online beforehand with a top-up taken on the day.

Requirements: A sense of stupid fun and a good time attitude + a helmet.

Now this is a whole lot of fun to race and watch... 2 riders going head to head down a grass dual slalom track on 16” kids bikes! We encourage anyone who wants to have a go to step up and enter this fun event - you do not have to be an elite rider to join the fun. All races will be head to head – elimination style - with a single run down the track. The winner of each head to head race progresses to the next round - leading to a final with the last man standing walking away with $50 cash.

Unmissable!!

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MICHELIN CORN HILL GRAND PRIX - 18KM When: 8:00am, Sunday 8th March.

Start / Finish: Mass start from the Village Square. Finish at Village Square.

Race Format: Single loop, non-stop race with the fastest winning.

XC Whippet Race?: Yes, to contest the XC Whippet Premier category you must compete in this race.

Hydration / nutrition locations: No water points on the course.

Terrain and riding style: Generally flowing single track with some rocky sections, berms and jumps. This is hilly riding with 4-5 solid climbs - interspersed with some super fun single track descents.

Requirements: All riders must carry first aid kit.

Start and course description: Racing commences with a start in the Athletes Walk right beside the Village Square. After starting the peloton rides turns right into Summit Rd and then right into The Avenue to the end and then turns left onto the Village Family Track. Follow the double track then single track over One Tree Hill and then down Gang Gangs to the Skills Park on Corn Hill Road.

Cross over Corn Hill Road and follow a long single track loop around and over Corn Hill where you will race along the following trails in this order: Cornhill Trail, down Trigger Happy to Howqua Gap, up Woolybutt and Medusa to the Corn Hill Summit. Then down Misty Twist, up Silk Lane, down Clancy’s Run back to the Skills Park. Cross over Corn Hill Road and ride up Split Rock and the Family Trail and into the finish at the Village Square.

Hazards: This is tough ride with several climbs - don’t be deceived by the (short) distance!

• Be aware of the Gravity Enduro competitors around Corn Hill. They should not be on ‘your’ tracks when you get there but you will see other riders in this event while you are racing.

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PRACTICE DAY - Saturday 7th March

The Gravity Enduro course will be open for practice on Saturday from late morning onwards, with specific stages opening according to the schedule below (because another race is riding over them first).

• Gangs Gangs - open between 10:00am and 2:30pm and then after 4:00pm (when the kids race is finished) • Trigger Happy - open all day • Stonefly descent - open all day • Misty Twist - open all day • Clancy’s Run - open all day • Outlaw - open all day, lift accessible • Copperhead - open all day, lift accessible • Urban special stage to finish - open between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, lift accessible Riders wishing to use the chairlift during practice may purchase a lift pass from the top of the North Side Express chairlift on Saturday ($55 per child under 18yrs, $70 per adult) or enter the ABOM downhill ($90 - $110) and race this event as well as access the chair and the Outlaw, Copperhead and the Urban DH stages. There is no practical ability to shuttle any other stage.

RACE DAY - Sunday 8th March When: Race Briefing at 8:40am and then wave starts commence from 8:50am in the Village Square, Sunday 8th March.

Start / finish: Separate group starts from the Village Square (3 riders / minute). Finish at Village Square.

Race format: This is a true Gravity Enduro format consisting of timed descents and un-timed climbs and liaison sections along the way. The winner is the rider with the lowest cumulative time on the timed descents.

Gravity God Race?: Yes, to contest the Gravity God Premier category you must compete in this race.

Hydration / nutrition locations: Yes, there will be water available at the bottom of Gang Gangs / Clancy’s Run stages and at top and bottom of the lift accessible stages..

Requirements: All riders must wear a full face helmet whilst racing, must carry a first aid kit and a mobile phone.

The course: There are 6 base stages that all riders must complete and an additional stage that is different for both the

pro-categories and amateurs. Riders in each category must do the stages in the order listed below and follow the intended course route.

Pro-course – must be ridden by all riders in the following categories: • Under 19 - male and female + Expert - male and female +

Elite - male and female

The pro-course must be ridden in the following order. (This route will be given to you as a sticker when you start).

1. Copperhead > then go up the chairlift 2. Outlaw > go up the chairlift and ride through the village to the top of one Tree Hill off Stirling Rd (see map on p19) 3. Gangs Gangs > ride up and over Corn Hill to 4. Trigger Happy > cross Howqua Gap and ride up the Stonefly single track and turn right to take a shortcut up the River Spur to 5. Stonefly descent > cross back over Howqua Gap and ride / push up Woolybutt to the top of Corn Hill 6. Clancy’s Run > ride along Corn Hill Rd to the base of the chairlift, up the lift and across to the Summit Rd for the 7. Urban special stage - finishing in the Village Square This is approximately 35km long with 30mins of racing for the fastest.

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Amateur-course – must be ridden by all riders in the following categories: • Under 15 - male and female • Under 17 - male and female • Sport - male and female • Veteran (30-39yrs) - male and female • Masters (40+ years) - male and female • Super Masters (50+) - male and female The amateur-course must be ridden in the following order. (This route will be given to you as a sticker when you start).

1. Gangs Gangs (starts on One Tree Hill off Stirling Rd (see map on p19) > ride up and over Corn Hill to 2. Trigger Happy > ride / push up Woolybutt to the top of Corn Hill 3. Misty Twist > ride up Misty Twist ascent to the top of Corn Hill 4. Clancy’s Run > ride along Corn Hill Rd to the base of the chairlift, up the lift 5. Copperhead > go up the chairlift 6. Outlaw > go up the chairlift and ride across to the Summit Rd for the 7. Urban special stage This is approximately 30km long with 25mins of racing for the fastest.

Race start and format:

• Riders start from the Village Square in designated groups of 3 riders per minute. Start groups will be posted to the notice board on Saturday evening with faster riders going off first.

• We will start the Amateur-course categories and Pro-course categories at the same time from the village square – with each group of riders going directly to the start of their first stage.

• Riders can start each timed downhill segment whenever you like, there are no specified start times for each rider, we just encourage you to leave approx 20-30sec between each rider as you self start • Riders make your own way around the course completing each segment in the order listed above.

• The last stage – Urban Special Stage – finishes in the Village Square.

The Gravity Enduro is the 4th and final race of the 2019 - 2020 Victorian Enduro Tour with race times counting towards overall results in the Series. Check the Victorian Enduro Tour facebook page for more information.

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KRUSH SUPER-D When: Sunday 8th March, wave starts between 2:00pm and 3:30pm.

Start / Finish: Wave starts at the top of the One Tree Hill off Stirling Rd (NEW LOCATION for 2020 - see map below). Riders start according to a published start list posted to the notice board on Saturday night. We will keep the start window open until 3:30pm for Gravity Enduro riders so you can do the descent after finishing the Enduro. The finish line is beside the Picnic in the Park festival at Mirimbah Shuttles: All riders must arrange your own shuttle from the finish back to the Mt Buller Village. Riders without support can book a shuttle with Blue Dirt for $25pp. Sunday shuttles commence at 2:30pm and depart when full through until 6:00pm.

Please pre-book via www.bluedirt.com.au/mt-buller-mtb-shuttle Race format: A single top to bottom descent from Mt Buller all the way down to Mirimbah at the base of the mountain – 10km long and 900m vertical descent in a single run! Fastest down the hill wins - achievable by all riders!

Gravity God Race?: NO, riders doing the Gravity Gods events do not have to do this race (but you can if you want to!).

Hydration / nutrition locations: No water points on course but plenty of opportunities to fully recharge at the extensive Picnic in the Park gourmet food, beer and music festival at the end of the descent.

Terrain and riding style: All Mountain riding down on sometimes rough, sometimes smooth single track. The course includes a couple of very short (but sharp) climbs but otherwise downhill (and fast) from top to bottom.

Requirements: All riders must carry a mobile phone.

The event starts with groups of 2 riders setting off at 30 second intervals, from the top of the One Tree Hill in the snowgums behind the village (NEW LOCATION FOR 2020 - see map below) then powering down one massive descent to the base of the mountain.

The trail starts down One Tree Hill then Gang Gangs with some tight single track through the snow gums. Cross over Corn Hill Road and you turn onto the Delatite River Trail where it opens up a little to become a super-fast double track that will see you descending down-down-down the mountain at maximum speed, crossing 12 bridges over the magical Delatite River and finishing beside the Picnic in the Park food, wine and music festival at the finish line at Mirimbah.

You can meet your friends and family at the Picnic in the Park and get a lift up with them or you can book a shuttle (Blue Dirt) to transport you and your bike back up the mountain. Riders entered into The KRUSH Super D get free entry to Picnic in The Park (upon presentation of your wrist band) as part of your race entry fee entry, whilst for non-competitors there is a $35 per adult entry price, which includes a free wine glass and a free beverage.

NOTE: Competitors’ free entry to Picnic in the Park does NOT entitle them to a souvenir glass and/or complimentary drink.

This is not a full on downhill race! You do not need a DH bike – in fact the fastest riders will just be riding their standard cross country / all mountain dual suspension bikes (100mm-140mm travel). It is also a good event for capable kids who can handle their bikes OK and want a rewarding ride from top to bottom although be aware that there may be faster riders racing to get past at times.

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RACE RULES & EQUIPMENT

The following rules apply for all stages: • Competitors must start / finish and complete each race on a non-motorised bicycle, other than those entered into the E-bike categories.

• Competitors must ride the complete course as marked and directed, passing through all checkpoints. Taking shortcuts or using any unfair means of obtaining an advantage over other competitors will result in disqualification. It is the riders’ responsibility to ensure that the correct course is followed!

• All competitors must wear a certified bike helmet at ALL times. This must be a full face helmet for the Reckless ABOM Downhill, DHaRCO Gravity Enduro and the KRUSH Super-D. • All competitors must carry the listed compulsory equipment from the start through to the finish for each race.

• Riders who withdraw at any time after the start must advise a marshal of their withdrawal immediately.

• Pedal assisted e-bikes may be used provided they do not have a power output greater than 250watts or a powered speed faster than 25km/hr. E-bikes will have their own category and will not be eligible for age group or overall prizes or prize money.

• Race numbers must be displayed on the front handlebars at all times and cannot be modified or cut down in size • Riders may only accept mechanical assistance on the course by other registered racers and race staff/volunteers. No other assistance may be accepted from external support crews or the general public.

• One competitor cannot provide assistance in forward progression (pushing / pulling / towing), or provide/carry food or drinks to another competitor in another category except in emergency circumstances.

• Prior to being accepted into the event, all participants must read and agree to the Terms of Entry and Waiver. This is done via your online entry process. Parents/Guardians of riders under 18 years of age must sign a hard copy of the Terms of Entry and Waiver.

• The various guidelines and information under each races’ description, as well as other information in the Event Program also form part of race rules for the events.

• Australian Road Rules apply at all times on all roads, tracks and trails.

• Only registered riders or marshals / officials may ride on the course during the hours that race is under way.

• Riders are only eligible to win prizes in the category in which they register.

• Failure to abide by rules may result in a time penalty or disqualification.

• Rapid Ascent has sole discretion to alter or amend the race format or the rules in order to increase the safety of participants or for any other reason deemed appropriate.

• All protests must be lodged with the Race Director within 15 minutes of the official results being posted / presented.

A judging panel of three Rapid Ascent staff (including the Race Director) will adjudicate on all protests and other contentious matters, and their decision will be final.

• If the race is cancelled or called off after it has started, as soon as you have been notified of the cancellation it is each rider’s responsibility to get themselves back to either the Start or Finish areas.

Compulsory Equipment required for the following races: Thule Epic Trail pt to pt, Michelin Corn Hill Grand Prix.

• A First Aid kit (comprising at least: 2 x crepe bandages, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 6 x steri-strip wound closures, 1 x triangular bandage, surgical gloves). First aid kits are available to purchase from registration for $15.

• Mobile phone (there is good mobile reception on the courses so they could be essential in an emergency) Recommended equipment: • spare hanger for your rear derailleur plus suitable spares/tools to carry out own repairs such as multi-tool, pump, spare tubes, chain breaker, lube, tyre patches/duct tape/$5 note • Adequate hydration for the stage being undertaken.

DHaRCO Gravity Enduro

• Full face helmet on timed segments. An open face helmet may be worn for untimed segments of the Gravity Enduro. A helmet of either style must be worn when riding your bike (not if / when pushing).

• A First Aid kit (comprising at least: 2 x crepe bandages, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 6 x steri-strip wound closures, 1 x triangular bandage, surgical gloves). First aid kits are available to purchase from registration for $15.

• Mobile phone (there is good mobile reception on the courses so they could be essential in an emergency)

Reckless ABOM Downhill Compulsory equipment / requirements for all riders: • Full face helmet • Closed toe footwear • Helmet, chest and similarly mounted cameras are permitted if they do not compromise the riders safety or mandatory safety equipment in any way (i.e. mounts must not be drilled into helmets).

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Additional compulsory items for under 17 and under 15 riders • Full-finger gloves must be worn • Knee pads and elbow pads must be worn • A jersey or shirt covering the elbows must be worn as a minimum. 3/4 length jerseys are acceptable • Knees must be covered by full-length trousers and/or self-fastening knee or knee/shin guards expressly designed for off-road cycling.

Items recommended for all ABOM DH riders • Neck brace expressly designed for off-road cycling.

• Back and shoulder protection expressly designed for the purpose.

• Full finger gloves.

• Elbow protectors and/or long sleeve jersey to the wrist.

• Goggles expressly designed for the purpose.

KRUSH Super-D:

• Mobile phone (there is good mobile reception on the courses so they could be essential in an emergency) Recommended equipment: • A First Aid kit (comprising at least: 2 x crepe bandages, 2 x non-adhesive wound dressings, 6 x steri-strip wound closures, 1 x triangular bandage, surgical gloves). First aid kits are available to purchase from registration for $15.

PRIZES Combined races categories: Gravity Gods:

Race the two designated gravity events (listed below) to contest the Gravity Gods combined races category. Your race times are added together and the lowest cumulative time is the ‘Gravity God’ and overall winner of the weekend.

• ABOM Downhill (Saturday) - Single fastest descent time from your race run.

• Gravity Enduro (Sunday) - total of all timed segments raced.

XC Whippets:

Race the two designated X-Country events (listed below) to contest the XC Whippets combined races category. Your race times are added together and the lowest cumulative time is the overall XC winner of the weekend.

• 46km Epic Trail point to point - final race time • 18km Corn Hill grand prix - final race time

Individual race categories

The following categories will be awarded in all events. Age categories will be taken from your age on 8th March, 2020. : • Under 15 - male and female • Elite - male and female • • • •

Under 17 - male and female Under 19 - male and female Sport - male and female Expert - male and female

Kids rides

• Veteran (30-39yrs) - male and female • Masters (40+ years) - male and female • Super Masters (50+) - male and female

No age categories or overall places will be recorded in any of the kids specific rides as they are based around participation and encouraging every rider to give it a go and have fun on their bikes.

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WANT MORE ACTION? Then check out these other Rapid Ascent races taking place all around the country in 2020.

X-Adventure Dunsborough

Dunsborough WA. 4-5 April, 2020. www.xadventure.com.au An off road triathlon event through the stunning scenery around Dunsborough in South West WA. With long course and short course options, duathlon, plus a kids triathlon, this is the biggest off-road triathlon in Australia held in adventure paradise.

Margaret River Ultra Marathon

Margaret River WA. 9 May, 2020. www.MRultramarathon.com.au Providing a spectacular 80km journey for solo runners and relay teams (with up to 5 runners), the Margaret River Ultra Marathon provides runners with an incredible race in Western Australia’s Cape to Cape coastline. Over 1,000 runners expected!.

The MINI Trail Running Series

Five wilderness locations within 1 hour’s drive of Melbourne, Jun - Sept. www.TrailRunningSeries.com.au Trail running races for everyone... The Trail Running Series includes 5 different race venues all within one hour’s drive of Melbourne with short (~6km) / medium (~12km) / and long (~17km) course runs through spectacular wilderness. Make sure you are part of this revolutionary series in 2018.

The Redback

Alice Springs, NT. 20 - 23 August, 2020 www.TheRedback.com.au An awe inspiring mountain bike stage race in the majestic MacDonnell Ranges of Alice Springs. With 6 racing stages over 4 days varying from a 45 second hill sprint to a 45km epic, this is MTB nirvana with plenty of flowing single track, incredible scenery and friendly camaraderie.

Run Larapinta

Alice Springs, NT. 26 - 29 August, 2020 www.RunLarapinta.com.au A four day, four stage trail running race along the most spectacular sections of the iconic Larapinta Trail in Central Australia. Race either the Malbunka with 20km - 45km stages or the Namatjira with 10km - 30km stages for an incredible event experience.

Surf Coast Century presented by MINI

Anglesea, VIC. 29 September, 2020. www.SurfcoastCentury.com.au A spectacular 100km trail run along Victoria’s surf coast and wildflower hinterland with the promise that no two steps will be the same. Do it either as an individual and click over the whole 100km solo or join up with some friends in a relay team of up to 4 and run 25km each.

NEW Eagle Bay Epic Adventure Race

Eagle Bay, WA, 7 - 8 November, 2020. www.AugustaAdventureFest.com.au A new challenge at WA's birth place of adventure. The Eagle Bay Epic is designed as the ultimate mix of off-road adventure racing with MTB, ocean swim, kayak and trail running legs that traversing the pristine coastline in south-west, Western Australia.

Otway Odyssey presented by Focus

Forrest, VIC. 20-21 February, 2021. www.OtwayOdyssey.com.au The Otway Odyssey is the most respected MTB marathon in Australia, comprising 100km, 50km 30km and 10km courses through the spectacular Otway Ranges on some of the best single tracks in Australia. Sunday includes Great Otway Gravel Grind for roadies and CX riders with 97km or 49km gravel grinds on the A-Grade roads through the region’s magnificent atll timber forests.

Good luck on race day and we hope to see you at another Rapid Ascent event soon.

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