UPDATED EVENT PROGRAM: Here is the UPDATED event program that explains the changes made to the 2025 event as a result of the hot weather forecast including: NEW start times, new course length, water points and more. We strongly encourage all riders to READ IT HERE.
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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.
Time and Date:
- 10:10am Sunday – 17km Otway Adaptive race start
- 10:15am Sunday – 10km Otway Pioneer Sunday 23 February, 2025
Start: on Yaugher Rd, immediately adjacent the Forrest Football Ground
Finish: Forrest Football Ground
Length: 10.6km Pioneer
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
CLICK HERE for an interactive map of the course on Plotaroute
17KM OTWAY ADAPTIVE RACE
Time and Date:
- 10:10am Sunday – 17km Otway Adaptive race start
- 10:15am Sunday – 10km Otway Pioneer Sunday 23 February, 2025
Start: on Yaugher Rd, immediately adjacent the Forrest Football Ground
Finish: Forrest Football Ground
Length: 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 and are designed specifically for people with disabilities so they accommodate the riders’ specific needs and physical abilities. 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 INTERESTED 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.
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. The course then joins Hennigan Cres and goes uphill to the junction with Yaugher Rd. At this point aMTBs turn right and do the Red Carpet / Riverside / PDJ loop (7km) a second time for heaps of single track fun.
After doing 2 laps of this loop, aMTBs turn left at Yaugher Rd and ride back to the Football Ground and the finish line. Well done!
COURSE MAP
CLICK HERE for an interactive map of the 17klm aMTB course on Trailforks
Additional notes for adaptive riders:
- support riders must be registered and have a ‘Support Rider’ number plate displayed
- adaptive riders are welcome to park on the grass of the football ground surface – your names will be on the gate
- there is an accessible toilet located behind the ‘ladies lounge’, near registration for your usage
- we recommend getting to the start line early, before the kids in the 10km race swamp the road and block access
