The Sunshine Series is a combination of races held by different clubs based in SE QLD. Round 2 of the Cross Country is being hosted by Gold Coast Mountain Bike Club at its 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

 

Entry is available online and closes at midnight on 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:

U11 Male                -           (max age 10)

U11 Female           -           (max age 10)

U13 Male                -           (max age 12)

U13 Female           -           (max age 12)

U15 Male                -           (max age 14)

U15 Female           -           (max age 14)

U17 Male                -           (max age 16)

U17 Female           -           (max age 16)

U19 Male                -           (max age 18)

U19 Female           -           (max age 18)

Super Masters Male         (min age 50)

Masters Male         -           (min age 40)

Veterans Male       -           (min age 30)

Elite Male

Open Female

Expert (B) Male

Sport (C) Male

Sport (B) 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 2, these will be based on the cumulative 2010 points from round 1.

The race will be run as a mass-start with a pre-determined number of laps to be raced. Each category will have differing number of laps, dependent on the target race time, and expected lap time. The number of laps for each course will differ and you will need to check this on race morning.

The first rider across the line after completing the designated number of laps is the winner.

Official Practice will take place between 7:00 and 7:45. There is no requirement to complete a lap, however we strongly recommend familiarising yourself with the venue and course layout.

There is no practice available for XC on Saturday 29^th May 2010.  

Entry fees are $45 for all categories except for U17 & U15 at $30 and U11 & U13 at $10. If you do not pre-register online, by postage, fax or email, you will need to pay a $10 late fee when you register on the day.   Fax/email/postal entries must be received by midnight 26^th May 2010 or the late penalty fee of $10 will apply.

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                      $150                                       1^st                      $150

2^nd                     $120                                       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 will be supplemented by other prizes donated by Sponsors of Gold Coast MTB Club.

 

If there are not 4 people in the category, only 1st will be presented with prizes on the podium.

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 commisaire 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 an approved style helmet compliant with the Australian or equivalent international standard. We also recommend the use of protective equipment, including but not limited to gloves and eye 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:

 

 

 

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