10KM PIONEER
Get the kids a bike and let them be part of the action! The 10km Pioneer is designed for younger kids, new riders and those who want their first taste of a MTB racing fun
The course will predominantly be on 2WD and 4WD roads with a fun section of the Red Carpet single track included for a bit extra fun. The event is targeted primarily for kids aged 7-14yrs who enjoy their riding and want a dose of the racing fun.
Date: 10:10am(Adaptive) 10:15am(Pioneer) Sunday 23 February, 2025
Start: on Yaugher Rd, immediately adjacent the Forrest Football Ground
Finish: Forrest Football Ground
Length: 10.6km (Pioneer) and 17km (Adaptive Cycle Race)
Riders do a loop starting and finishing at the Forrest Football Ground. The event starts with a solid climb going up Kaangalang Rd and then turns right onto the Red Carpet Track at the quarry access gate. Following the smooth rolling single track over around some flowing berms and jumps to pop out opposite the Barwon River. Turn left and ride beside the rIver to the base of the reservoir wall and then its a short climb and then descent down the new flow trail called “PBJ” Track and back onto Hennigan Cres and then Yaugher Road for a rolling descent to the finish at the Football Ground. WELL DONE!
COURSE MAP
Scan the QR Code above to download the terrific CAPRA mapping app and receive the 100km map on your phone. (Follow the prompts to create an account and you’ll find the maps in the app’s ‘Library’)
CLICK HERE for an interactive map of the course on Plotaroute
17KM ADAPTIVE CYCLE
Date: 10:10am(Adaptive) 10:15am(Pioneer) Sunday 23 February, 2025
Start: on Yaugher Rd, immediately adjacent the Forrest Football Ground
Finish: Forrest Football Ground
Length: 10.6km (Pioneer) and 17km (Adaptive Cycle Race)
WHAT IS ADAPTIVE MOUNTAIN BIKING?
Adaptive mountain biking (aMTB) races allow people who can’t ride a standard mountain bike to compete. aMTB races are a natural progression for the sport, as adaptive mountain bikes have become more capable and can handle a wider range of trails. An adaptive mountain bike (AMTB) is a bike that is modified to fit the needs of an individual rider. Adaptive bikes are designed specifically for people with disabilities and are meant to accommodate each riders’ specific needs and physical abilities. There is no one design fits all for adaptive bikes and they can be modified in a wide variety of ways to make mountain biking possible and fun for anyone. Adaptive riders are permitted to have a support rider trail them and the course is adaptive specific and wide enough for a trike to fit the trails.
NEED A SUPPORT RIDER? OR INTERESTING IN HELPING?
If you don’t have a support rider that can ride with you on that day, please let us know asap and we can help find a suitable volunteer support rider for you. Email [email protected]
If you are interested in being a support rider*, please get in touch with us also! Email [email protected]
(*Support riders will need to have some basic mechanical knowledge, physical strength and fitness, and ideally riding an ebike as the adaptive riders will almost always have a motor and you will need to keep up).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will predominantly be on 2WD and 4WD roads with 2 loops of the Red Carpet single track included!!! The event is targeted primarily for adaptive mountain biking.
aMTB’s do a loop starting and finishing at the Forrest Football Ground. The event starts with a solid climb going up Kaangalang Rd and then turns right onto the Red Carpet Track at the quarry access gate. Following the smooth rolling single track over around some flowing berms and jumps to pop out opposite the Barwon River. aMTB’s the turn left and ride beside the rIver to the base of the reservoir wall and then its a short climb and then descent down the new flow trail called “PBJ” Track… AND THEN DO THOSE 2 TRACKS AGAIN! WOOHOOO! Afternwards, aMTB’s head back onto Hennigan Cres and then north on Yaugher Road to the finish at the Football Ground. WELL DONE!
COURSE MAP
Course map for Adaptive Cycle race route is here; https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2825545?units=km
