XCO Rounds Hotting Up
The first round of the SEQ MTB XCO Championships has been run after a rain delay. Its our turn next and the club is gearing up well to provide a super track for the race.
A big thanks to all who have helped to date and those that will be in the next two weeks as we get ready to host round 2.
If you are keen to get familiar with the Karingal track we will be having a "Chase" ride this Sunday May 20th, and then there will be practice on the Saturday may 26th prior to the Sunday May 27th racing.
We still need lots of help on the day as well as a little help finishing the track preparations on the Saturday May 26th.
Race Track trail care saturday may 19th
This Saturday will be a clean up of the race track and preparation for the Chase Ride on Sunday.
When: Saturday May 19th, 3pm
Where: Karingal Race Track, Karingal Scout Camp Mt Cotton
Main tasks are whipper snip the track. Build a new berm, marking and bunting.
Contact: Jason Bray 0412 664 153
Free PCS mtb training this saturday!
PCS are running some MTB coaching courses at Underwood Park this Saturday and are seeking some keen MTBers who are interested in learning some of the basics of MTBing as part of the coaches assessment. If you are lucky to score a place you will get 3hrs of FREE coaching. For more information on PCS coaching and this opportunity call Donna on 0400 740 055 or email her on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
May Club activity - Karingal Chase Ride This Sunday May 20th
Ready to race Karingal yet!! Well here is a great opportunity to get a great feel for the actual race track and have some fun as well. While we have no Underwood Park $10 club race this month we are offering the opportunity to "chase" around the Karingal track for a $10 track fee. ($5 Day licence required for non-MTBA members)
What is a "Chase" Ride? It is basically a graded ride where you are "racing" or "chasing" around a track without timing or places being taken. The idea is for groups to stay together and if a rider has difficulty staying with a group they can drop back to a following group. The ride is like a group training session with riders being pushed to stay in contact with each other while also chasing down other groups.
CHASE INFORMATION
This Sunday May 20th - 7.30am registration for 8.00am Starts
A Grade 4 laps x 6.8km (27.2km) between 20-24 minutes a lap (~1h30min) = 17-20km/h. For ffffaster riders. No stops. Gonna make you sweat...
B Grade 3 laps x 6.8km (20.4km) between 24-28 minutes a lap (~1h20min) = 14.5-17km/h. Above average riders. Big ring all the way! Very few stops.
C Grade 4 laps x 3.7km (14,8km) between 18-24 minutes a lap (~1h20min) = 10-14km/h. Average riders who don't mind using granny or middle ring.
D Grade 3 laps x 3.7km (11.1km) and who cares how fast we go! Social beginners and kids who want to have a ride on their MTB on Sunday morning.
Where: Karingal Scout Camp Mt Cotton
Bring: $10 adults ($2 kids under 17) and MTBA licence (or $5 for Day Participation Licence), all appropriate ride and safety wear, fully functional MTBike, your water and food.
PCS learn to ride karingal the pro's way!
If you are racing Round 2 of the KWT Maxxis SEQ MTB XC Series on Sunday 27th May 2012 (or even if you're not), why not come and learn the race course and practice it the way the pros do it! Donna Dall and Jodie Willett will demonstrate and section the race track just as the Aussie team would at a World Cup. You will have plenty of time to get familiar with all the features and you will come away with more confidence for race day! We will do one slow lap, re-riding and practicing the more trickier sections of the course and then for those with enough energy to spare, can do a "hot" lap to bring it all together! Please HURRY as places are limited!
Time: Saturday 26th May from 2pm to 4.30pm!
Cost: $25.00 for MTBA members (or +$5 for non MTBA members for insurance purposes)
Venue: Karingal Scout Camp, Mt Cotton, Track Location Here
More details and registration can be found all on-line at the following link:
http://www.pcscoaching.com.au/coaching/mtb/skills
Regards,
Donna Dall GCScApp (Sports Coaching)
2012 Southside Champion and round 2 SEQ Championships @ Karingal
As this is the biggest XCO race we have to host this year we have decided the winners will also lay claim to being the 2012 Southside Champions for their category.
KWT MAXXIS SEQ MTB SERIES XCO ROUND 2 - HOSTED BY BSMC - SUNDAY 27th MAY 2012
Karingal Scout Camp, Karingal Rd, Mt Cotton - Enter Here (Entries close 9:00am Fri 25th May)
CAMPING: There is limited (non powered) camping available for those needing to travel long distances for the race. If you are interested please check in with Tony Hancock, BSMC President on 0404 070 056. You will be able to set up Saturday afternoon when BSMC officials can assist in site location selection. There will be a Scouts camp charge to pay which we will confirm ASAP.
Race Info....
Entry Fees & Categories:
Open Categories
Elite Men & Elite Women - $40
Expert (B Grade) Men & (B & Social Grade) Women - $35
Sport (Social Grade) Men - $35
Age Categories
MALE: U11, U13, U15, U17, - $10
MALE: U19, Vet (30+), Master (40+), Super Master (50+) - $35
WOMEN: U11, U13, U17, - $10
Day Licences: $20 Entry is via the MTBA website (see link above) - On the day entries ($10 EXTRA) will be accepted subject to strict cut off times (for timing purposes)
Start Times:
7:00 Rego opens 7:00-7:45 Practice
8:00 U11 & U13 Race
8:45 Masters, Super Masters, U17, Sport Men, U15, Expert Women
10:30: Elite Men & Women, Vet Men, U19, Expert Men
Future Race Dates!
Plan out your racing these are a few we are aware of, some to be confirmed
May 20 - Tailwind 4hr, Race 3
- BSMC Chase Ride A,B,C,D grades @ Karingal
May 27 - BSMC Hosting SEQ MTB Championship Round 2, Karingal
June 3 - DH @ Booroobin
June 10 - "Queens Birthday" Mt perry Gold Rush 6hr (Solo Only This Year)
June - Tailwind 6hr (Changed from a 24hr)
July 1 - Two Wheel Promotions, 6 hr (Transfered from May6th)
August 5 - Tailwind - Logans Run Marathon (New Listing)
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Logan Trailcare
If you want to get out in the bush, learn more about trailcare and be part of the development of a better MTB trail network then check out the trail maintenance and building projects which are being carried out. More details are on the trailcare page.