Reminder: Enduro Series Race 2, Craigburn Farm, 23rd June

Posted on by
Reply

Register now for the Enduro Series Race 2 at Craigburn, Sunday 23rd of June 2013.

Please note, there will be no on-the-day registration, this event is strictly online registration only. Registrations close the day prior at 10am.

Race sign-on at 08:15am, race start 09:00am. The winner is the competitor or duo that completes the most laps, where no additional laps may begin after the 4 hour period. Total race time is used to rank riders who complete an equal number of laps.

19th June edit: The only caterer at this race will be Lee. Bring along some cash and purchase a hot spud for your lunch.  Replace some of the calories you’ve burned and support our caterer.

Proposed Craigburn 2013 XC Enduro loop, small changes may occur

Proposed Craigburn 2013 XC Enduro loop, small changes may occur

Race Location | Join AMBC today | Enduro Series General Info | Register Now

GESA Round 2 New Date 14th July

Posted on by
Reply

Sam HardieThe new date for GESA Rd 2 Eagle MTB Park will be the 14th of July. There will also be a new start time with registration at 10:30am and racing starting at 11:00am.

If you are already registered you do not need to do anything. If you couldn’t make it to the first date, online registration will be re-opened but still no on the day registration.

Further details and entry: http://gravityendurosa.com.au/events/

Melrose Fat Tyre Festival

Posted on by
Reply

Come to Melrose this June Long weekend and celebrate the love of mountain bike riding at the Melrose Fat Tyre Festival supported by Schwalbe Tyres.

An event designed for all ages and all abilities.

The kids schedule is jam packed with jumping castles, mountain bike orienteering, treasure hunts, pump track, skills clinics and rides and a bmx display by the Wellington Cycle boys and our international guest star Darren Berrecloth.

The slopestyle legend and Crankwerx Champion Bear Claw A.K.A. Darren Berrecloth recently starred in the movie “where the trail ends” and is widely known for his exploits in the Slopestyle scene all around the world.

Darren has an incredibly busy schedule during the northern summer and this year is no exception so we are really lucky and super excited that he has chosen to come to the Flinders Ranges. Richard Bruce, one of the event organisers said.

The Claw will be running some skills sessions, participating in the Super D enduro and having some fun at the Bicycle Speedway Challenge.

Cristina Begy is another inspiration who will be coming over from the States to offer her knowledge to all the women just new into the sport of mountain biking. What an amazing experience to be taught from one of the best in the world!

Saturday afternoon come on over to Bartagunyah Winery where the Super D Challenge will be held. Come and cheer the riders on and sample some local Bartagunyah wine. From 6pm stay for our BBQ and live music in the woolshed – cost is $20 and the money goes towards our local mountain bike club – Southern Flinders Rough Riders. SFRR volunteers have done a wonderful job getting the trails ready for this years event and without them, our sponsors and the generous support from our local landowners this event would not be possible.

Sunday’s programme has the Mt Remarkable Bicycle Speedway challenge, a twighlight market showcasing our local produce and crafts, live music, BMX display, an information session for our riders at the North Star Hotel, MTB orieteering night ride and Kareoke at Mt Remarkable Hotel.

So if you have always wanted to learn how to mountain bike, this event is not to be missed, a fun and social weekend for you and the family.

More information and registrations – go to www.melrosemountainbike.com or contact Kerri on 0412 038 994 if you would like to have a stall at the market.

Race Report for 2013 XC Enduro Race 1

Posted on by
Reply

The 2013 XC Enduro 4-hour series kicked off on Sunday with the first round held at Prospect Hill. The weather was a little damp in the lead up, but come race day it was a perfect sunny and still autumn day. The vibe from race start was great, with the sun shining and 102 riders ready to compete in their respective solo or duo categories.

The 8km course consisted of the majority of the crowd-favourite singletrack sections, broken up with some fire road. The course was wet in areas, and the slippery roots were out to play.

There was a great atmosphere on course, with the sounds of riders enjoying themselves and chatting, and an extremely friendly attitude from passing riders. Once the checkered flag began to wave, the prominent sound became the chatter of exhausted riders comparing race stories and sharing laughs.

Make sure you keep June 23rd free for the next XC Enduro to be held at Craigburn Farm.

Thanks to all of the riders for making it such a great race and to all of the sponsors for their support.

Most of all, thank you to all of the volunteers who dedicated their time to ensure the course was prime, and that the event was run as smooth as they get!

Thanks to Daniel Morgan for the photos above. More photos can be found here. Keep an eye on the club photos page for other photo albums that members have submitted, or submit your album to be included and shared on the page to website@ambc.asn.au

— Solo Male —

LAPS

TIME
Tom Goddard 9 4:11:45
Shaun Lewis 9 4:19:36
Todd Lorenz 9 4:23:08

— Solo Female —

LAPS

TIME
Sarah Holmes 7 4:05:19
Anna Puckridge 7 4:18:41

— Solo Male 40+ —

LAPS

TIME
Evan James 8 4:05:29
Matthew Sanderson 8 4:07:14
Stephen Leske 8 4:14:44

— Solo Female 40+ —

LAPS

TIME
Elaine Pyle 1 0:57:35

— Duo Male —

LAPS

TIME
Team Bobby Dazzlers 9 4:15:52
JRA 9 4:30:05
FOS 8 4:00:07

— Duo Mixed —

LAPS

TIME
Woony 6 4:01:13
The Peptides 6 4:12:52
Cruzin Cousins 5 3:57:22

— Duo Junior —

LAPS

TIME
GR Racing 7 4:02:26
Saints Team 1 7 4:40:14
Where’s the cheese? 6  4:27:04

Full results can be found on the results page, which have been revised at the time of this post.