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Join us on 26th July and 30 August 2020 for the long awaited return to MTB racing in Adelaide. We are now looking to follow the calendar as proposed earlier in the year.

E-MTB Category added for Eagle XCO!

COVID restrictions: Please read this!

ONLINE REGISTRATION – no on the day entries

entry closes at 3pm on the Saturday before!

Eagle Rego: https://online.mtba.org.au/ERegister.aspx?E=7811

Kinchina Rego:

RACE DETAILS- *subject to change pending COVID restrictions*

8:15am: SIGN ON

9:00am: FEMALE, JUNIOR + OPEN EMTB START

10.30am: PRESENTATION (early grades) (approximate time)

11:00am: MALE GRADES START

CATEGORIES/START WAVES: * Subject to change with COVID restrictions**

Self seeded, ability based categories for XC racing.

A Grade Men: 6 laps

B Grade Men / A Grade Women: 5 laps

C Grade Men / B Grade Women: 4 Laps

D Grade Men 3 laps / New! C Grade Women: 3 laps

Junior A: 3 Laps

Junior B: 2 Laps

EMTB Open: 4 Laps

(*All Junior races to be cancelled if forecast for 34deg or over)

(**All lap counts are subject to change at any time at the race director’s discretion. All entrants will be notified.)

RACE COURSE INFO

** Suggested laps per grade based on a 15 minute Elite (A Grade) lap time. This is a guide only and the number of laps is variable due to different venues and different track conditions.

PARKING

Parking will be directed on race day or notified prior to event.

Follow signage. Please make sure you exit before our committee, otherwise your car will be locked in!

HOUSEKEEPING

Please be mindful that Anstey Hill RP and Kinchina CP are popular park for walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and dog owners. They also house significant conservation value. Be respectful to the park and it’s users and represent MTB’ers sensibly!

COURSE SET UP

Course will be set up the day before. If anyone can help please get in touch with the club at racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au

VOLUNTEERS

We need you. These races happen with the good work done by our vollies. If you are available to help set up or pack up or assist with anything else please get in touch with Aurelia Strozik via email: racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au

MEMBERSHIP

It is cheaper to race as a club member. To join or renew visit the MTBA website and select Adelaide Mountain Bike Club as your club:https://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/

FREE once-off 8 week trial MTBA memberships are available on the above link.

LOCATION

Information about the location can be found in our trails index , and an interactive map at

Eagle Park:

Kinchina: https://www.trailforks.com/region/kinchina-conservation-park-22232/

If you have any questions, feel free to email 2020committee@ambc.asn.au for more information!

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As many of you would be aware, on December 20 2019, the Adelaide Hills community was devastated by bushfire.

Our thoughts continue to be with those who have been affected.

Since the fire ground was declared extinguished, AMBC has been in close contact with Forestry SA to offer assistance where we can.

While it is still unsafe for volunteers to assist in the recovery, there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes and we ask that everyone remains patient.

The club has secured a $10,000 grant from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing to assist sporting clubs whose facilities were impacted by fires. This grant will be donated to the Forestry SA fire recovery project manager to help cover the costs of immediate works and future planning as part of the recovery effort.

Please remember that the park is still closed.

We will continue to engage with Forestry and will let AMBC members know when there are opportunities to assist.

Forestry have issued the following statement:

Due to the potential of falling trees and branches, the area is unsafe for public visitation.
Sections of the Heysen and Mawson Trails which pass through this area of forest are also closed until further notice. ForestrySA will work with trail managers to identify and establish temporary re-routes where possible.

ForestrySA acknowledges temporary closure of the Cudlee Creek Forest Reserve, trails and mountain bike precinct is causing significant impact on visitor access. As a result, work is underway with South Australian Government agencies, Bike SA, mountain bike clubs and community groups to develop a workable recovery and operational plan for the area.

This will involve clearance of fallen vegetation debris from bike trails, salvage of plantation timber, installation of warning signage and fence repairs, identification and removal of dangerous trees and remarking of mountain bike trails to help make the area safe again.

While it could take 6-12 months before these trails can reopen for public use, ForestrySA is committed to exploring new bike and forest use opportunities as a means of boosting forest visitation opportunities.
Rehabilitation of the bushfire landscape will take many years. Native vegetation will likely recover in time through natural regeneration and careful weed management. Recovery will be monitored to assess the need for supplementary planting of native species.

Further updates on the recovery plan will be provided as on-ground works progress. For your own safety, do not enter fire-affected forest areas. For more information and continuing updates visit www.forestrysa.com.au, call us on (08) 8391 8800, or email recreation@forestrysa.com.au.

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Information about traffic delays,  call up, passing, tech/feed zone, food/drink, national cup points, lap counts and start list are contained.

1.0 Swamp Road Delays/Closures. Participants should be warned of Traffic Delays along Swamp road between Greenhill Road and Lenswood due to a road cycling event.
Choose another route to the event to avoid significant delays piror to and throughout the entire duration of AMBC’s event.

1.1  Call up. Participants must be present at the Start line at least 10 minutes prior to start.

1.2 Passing. Please remember to share the track safely and respectfully with all other riders. Choose a safe place to pass, as well as warn the person what side you will pass on. Slower or lapped riders must not interfere with the race.

1.3 Tech and Feed Zone. Tech and feed support is availible in the tech and feed zone. Outsider assistance beyond this point is not permitted. Riders who suffer mechanicals must complete their lap or register a DNF with timing if irreparable.

1.4 Food and drink. AMBC is hosting a BBQ and Beer fest with a great selection of foods for all.

1.5 National cup points are available at this race, all MTBA technical regulations apply.

1.6 Lap Counts

9.30am start – ALL womens and juniors grades, MMast7.
11.30am start – All mens grades.

Elite women 4
Elite men 6
Open women* 3
Open men 4
U23 Women 4
U23 Men 5
Masters 1 & 2 Women 3
Masters 1 & 2 Men 4
Masters 3 & 4 Women 3
Masters 3 & 4 Men 4
Masters 5 & 6 Women 3
Masters 5 & 6 Men 4
Masters 7+ Women 2
Masters 7+ Men 4
U19 Women 3
U19 Men 4
U17 Women 3
U17 Men 4
U15 Women 2
U15 Men 3
Singlespeed Women 3
Singlespeed Men 4
U13 Women 2
U13 Men 2

All lap counts are subject to change without notification. Lap count will be notified at call up.

1.7 Start List

Please find start list document https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-rtrnN9mb2sd2hFc0xDQXhBeGQ3MzR4VTBiN3dpRk9HZnk4/view?usp=sharing

Thanks to all sponsors and volunteers for making this race possible. Happy and safe racing.

A lot is happening around the club, we’ve got SA State XCO Championships on the 29th of September at Fox Creek and Master’s Games on 12th of October at Craigburn Farm.

Enter here for SA State XCO Championships: https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6137&fbclid=IwAR1JNSndK1y8FDKGXN9jL_mPfA3l_AEJk9PPwZL7mhBnXSn9OeoNBfLsReg

Zero Friction Cycling ‘s series overall table is up! You can check out where you stand at https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/mtb-series/ , while you’re there check out how waxed chains can benefit your MTB experience! We’ll be awarding medals at the State champs.

Master’s Games:

Entries for the 17th Australian Masters Games close on Monday 16 September.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Australia’s premier multi sport festival taking place 5-12 October in Adelaide. Get your bike into gear and go for gold this October.

Your games registration includes your official registration pass, games kit bag, drink bottle, and entry to exclusive entertainment and events. This year’s participants can look forward to partying at the Adelaide Convention Centre, with performances by Immaculate Madonna, Anthony Mara’s ‘Billy Joel Tribute Concert’, Elvis and more!
Enter now at www.AustralianMastersGames.com.
*All transactions are subject to processing and credit card fees. Further details available in the Games Entry Terms & Conditions

Mountain Bike Event Details:
Date: Saturday 12 October, 1:00pm
Venue: Craigburn Farm MTB Park, Craigburn Road

Age: 30+

For more mountain bike information go to –

Sheps! The Shepherd’s Hill XCO on the 25th August is set to be an exciting one. Thanks to our sponsors Hammer Nutrition, BikeCorp and Schwalbe Tyres for supporting our races!

This race will contribute to our Zero Fricition Cycling overall series, with points up for grabs for each race and medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the series. Zero friction cycling’s products are perfect for MtB here in Adelaide, and we’re expecting to see more of them around! This will be presented at State XCO champs!

ONLINE REGISTRATION

• https://online.mtba.asn.au/ERegister.aspx?E=6136
• (Registration will CLOSE at 3pm on Saturday 24th August)

CATEGORIES: Self seeded, ability based categories for XC racing.

9:00am Start-

• A Grade Women: 5 laps
• B Grade Women: 4 Laps
• C Grade Women: 3 laps
• Junior A: 3 Laps
• Junior B: 2 Laps

11:00am Start

• A Grade Men: 6 laps
• B Grade Men: 5 laps
• C Grade Men: 4 laps
• D Grade Men: 3 laps

• (*Wet or hot weather may alter the lap count and course of racing.)
• (**All lap counts are subject to change at any time at the race director’s discretion. All entrants will be notified.)

RACE DETAILS

• 8:15am: SIGN ON
• 9:00am: FEMALE + JUNIOR GRADES START
• 10.30am: PRESENTATION (early grades) (approximate time)
• 11:00am: MALE GRADES START
• 12:30pm: PRESENTATION (approximate time)

PARKING

Parking will be directed on race day. Please be courteous of the park and environment.

HOUSEKEEPING

Please be mindful that Shepherd’s Hill RP is a popular park for walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and dog owners. Be respectful to the park and it’s users and represent MTB’ers sensibly!

RACE COURSE INFO

** Suggested laps per grade based on a 15 minute Elite (A Grade) lap time. This is a guide only and the number of laps is variable due to different venues and different track conditions.

FEES

$30- all senior riders

$20- all junior riders

+$25 for an MtBA day license.

COURSE SET UP

Course will be set up the day before. If anyone can help please get in touch with the club at racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au

VOLUNTEERS

We need you. These races happen with the good work done by our vollies. If you are available to help set up or pack up or assist with anything else please get in touch with Aurelia Strozik via email: racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au

MEMBERSHIP

It is cheaper to race as a club member. To join or renew visit the MTBA website and select Adelaide Mountain Bike Club as your club:https://www.mtba.asn.au/membership/

FREE once-off 8 week trial MTBA memberships are available on the above link.

LOCATION

Information about the location can be found in our trails index , and an interactive map at

If you have any questions, feel free to email 2019committee@ambc.asn.au for more information!