The Sunshine Series is a combination of races held by different clubs based in SE QLD. Round 2 of the Downhill is being hosted by Gold Coast MTB Club at our downhill venue at Illinbah. Tallied points throughout the series will culminate in a series champion, indicating the most consistent rider throughout the season.

 

The venue is located at Upper Coomera Rd, Ferny Glen (Illinbah).   A map detailing directions to our tracks at Illinbah can be found at: 

Make your way to Canungra and take the Beechmont Rd turnoff. Travel approximately 2.6km and then turn into Upper Coomera Rd, continue for approximately 4.5km and keep an eye out for the entry road (gravel) into the track facility (located on private property which is a working cattle station). 

The roads will be sign posted from Canungra (Beechmont Rd) to Illinbah. Parking is available in allocated areas within the property however; a creek crossing is necessary to enter the parking area.   The causeway crossing is open to conventional 2WD vehicles however; lowered vehicles may encounter bottoming out on rocks – enter at your own risk.   There is to be NO PARKING on Upper Coomera Rd which will be patrolled by local Police and offenders risk being booked and possible further action taken against them

A practice day will be conducted on Saturday which will cost an additional $50 per rider. Entry for the practice day is only available ‘on-line’ in conjunction with race entry nomination.

Entry is available online from 19 April and closes at midnight on the Wednesday, 26^th May 2010, go to:

The Sunshine Series has a number of different categories to suit most age and skill levels. Although Downhill is a technically based sport, there are many options on the race track for easier and harder routes.

The following categories are available to participants:

U15 Male                            -           (max age 14)

U17 Male                            -           (max age 16)

U17 Female                       -           (max age 16)

U19 Male                            -           (max age 18)

U19 Female                       -           (max age 18)

Masters Male                     -           (min age 40)

Veterans Female              -           (min age 30)

Veterans Male                   -           (min age 30)

Junior Hardtail                   -           (max age16)

Senior Hardtail

Elite Male

Elite Female

Expert Male

Sport Male

Sport Female

Classification for age based categories is age at 31^st December 2010.

Race Numbers will be allocated according to your race category.

Please return your numbers at the end of the day so they can be re-used for the next round.

Plate Ranking will only be awarded to pre-entered riders. For round these will be based on the cumulative 2010 points from round 1.

Racing will take place in the following order:

Elite Male               Qualifying

Elite Female           Qualifying

U19 Male                Qualifying

U19 Female           Qualifying

 

Junior Hardtail

Expert Male

Veteran Male

Veteran Female

Masters Male

U17 Female

U17 Male

U15 Male

Sport Male

Sport Female

Senior Hardtail

 

U19 Female           Finals

U19 Male                Finals

Elite Female           Finals

Elite Male               Finals

There will be a starter when you get to the gate. This person will give you a countdown at 30 seconds, 10 seconds, and then count 5,4,3,2,1. You can start anytime after this count starts, ensuring that you break the beam at the beginning of the track.

You will also break a beam at the bottom of the track and your time will be logged against your start time.

The fastest time in each category will be the winner.

Official Practice will take place between 8:00 and 12:00 on the day of racing. The first shuttle will leave approximately 15minutes prior to the official practice being open and the last shuttle will leave approximately 15 minutes prior to the close of official practice.

You must complete at least one practice run of the track on race day.

Only official transport can be used during practice and racing. If you use private shuttles, you face disqualification.

Unofficial practice will be available from 9:00 – 3:00pm on Saturday for an additional fee of $50 per rider.   On-line entry only will be accepted for this practice day – go to:

Please obey the road rules when travelling to and from this event to ensure a good working relationship is maintained with local farmers and Police.

Entry fees are $65 for all categories except for juniors at $50 (U15, U17 & Junior Hardtail).

We also recommend being a full yearly financial member of an MTBA club so you don’t have to pay the day licence fee of $15. Being a yearly member also allows you access to more benefits, coaching and more substantial insurance coverage, including some medical cover.

Prize money is paid to Elite Categories as follows:

Males                                                          Females

1^st                      $250                                       1^st                      $150

2^nd                     $150                                       2^nd                         $100

3^rd                      $100                                       3^rd                          $50

4^th                      $80

5^th                      $60

 

KWT Maxxis have donated prizes for all the other categories which may be supplemented by other prizes donated by club sponsors.

Presentations take place immediately after the racing. If you gain a podium place (1^st - 3^rd) please make sure you arrange to be at the presentations. It is seen to be very disrespectful to your fellow competitors if you do not make it. You can also thank your sponsors on the podium.

There will be an MTBA accredited official in charge of racing. If you have any dispute about racing or problems on the day, please ask to speak with the commissaire or Race Director.

Your bicycle needs to be suitably equipped for racing. This includes ensuring that you have:

§ Front and rear brakes

§ Bar plugs and/or lock-on collars

You also are required to wear a full face helmet compliant with the Australian or equivalent international standard. We also recommend the use of protective equipment, including but not limited to, full finger gloves, elbow and knee pads, spinal and body protection.

The course will be marked using the international standard signs as appropriate.

The tallied points and results will be available during the week following racing. The points are tallied according to the final position and are as follows:

Contact Details

 

Royman.marine@bigpond.com                                     0419 678262

 

president@gcmtb.com.au                                               0418 78 1062