AMBCAll the club’s events are now online. Don’t miss a race and enter all the races for the year and print a copy of the flyer for your fridge so you ready to rock up on race day.
Natural Resources SA Murray-Darling Basin are holding an official opening of the Murray Bridge Hills trails on 24th April from 10am. The event is a formal launch of the trails network and will be catered with a sausage sizzle, fruit, drinks and proper coffee.
Join them for a guided ride, walk or run between 10:00 and 12:00, after which time you are then welcome to stay and explore on your own, or with friends and family for the rest of the day. There are a various distances to choose from.
If you have neer ridden there, then make sure you add this to your calendar. The trails are sensational and a lot of hard work has gone in to them to make them even better!! For more information, including contact details and event registration Click here
First race for winter 2016 is only two weekends away!! 4 hours of pedalling goodness to look forward to in what should be a great start to winter xc racing.
Course Map
Great news everyone, the 2016 lap has remained the same as 2015. If you raced last year then you’ll know exactly what you’re in for. If you didn’t race last year then check out the course map below and check out the results from last year to get an idea on your lap times.
If you would like to download a GPX of the course, see the elevation profile and length OR follow the course on your smartphone using the trailforks app click here
Membership
If your membership has expired or you’re not a member then now is a great time to renew and avoid paying a $25 day license. Racing as a club member works out cheaper if you plan on racing all the club events. Your membership will also allow you to race at a discounted cost at other events such as PACC’s cyclocross season, the dirty weekend, GESA and Inside Line events to name a few. Click here to find out more about membership or to join/renew.
If you’re not 100% convinced that racing is for you then you can still race at member prices. MTBA offers a 2-month free trial membership click here which if you join now will let you race both fox creek and prospect hill at the discounted price.
Volunteers
We love our volunteers and without them the races wouldn’t happen. If you or someone you know is able to help out then please contact Robyn our volunteer coordinator racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au. There are many roles that we continually need assistance with, for more information on volunteering please click here
Anderson Hill Winery
Anderson Hill Winery, located opposite the trails opens it’s doors at 11am. The cellar door offers some of the most stunning views in the Adelaide Hills, not to mention award-winning wines, delicious wood-fired pizza, home-made cakes and coffee. Great place to be for a post race re-fuel.
The Adelaide Mountain Bike Club through its junior development has been able to assist several junior riders to compete at the Australian National Mountain Bike championships this weekend. The funding for the junior development is due to the generous support of Bio-Mechanics and Cycle Repairs, one of our amazing club sponsors (thanks Pete, Lia and staff!).
The national champs are being held in North East Victoria at Bright, with all mountain disciplines being decided. We have comptitors in Junior Men (U19), U17 and U15 mens classes in the XCO format.
We wish our juniors and other club riders in competition over the weekend the best of luck.
We’re back in O’Halloran hill reserve for this one and the weather is looking pretty much perfect!!
Remember that round 3 is a twilight race on Saturday, and as such, registration will close on FRIDAY 04 MARCH @ 10am. No late entries accepted. If you’re not sure which category to enter check out our summer series race page for more information on available categories and proposed race lengths.
Now go and enter and tell your mates to enter too:
Any issues contact timing@ambc.asn.au
If you’re able to help out or have a cheer squad that is able to help, we love volunteers and the great work they do and really appreciate all assistance. There is a job to suit everyone before, during and post race. Please contact racevolunteers@ambc.asn.au
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO
You’ll need lights for this one. They will need to be fitted and ready to run on the start line.
We’ll be starting just before sunset and racing through so you can watch the sunset. Being held at O’Halloran Hill, it should provide for some spectacular views. Sign on opens at 6:30 and racing starts at 7:30.
Entry to the race location is off Majors Rd, opposite the fire station (ish). The lap is approx. 4km long
