Round 4 of the ACT/NSW 4X and DS series

[Musgrove]

Round 4 ACT/NSW 4X and Dual Slalom series

CORC will be hosting round 4 of both the ACT/NSW 4X and DS series at Mt Stromlo
Over the weekend of August 2 and 3. The DS will be held on Saturday using a temporary track running along (down) and adjacent to the fire road that runs east from 'Old Duffy' junction to the Pipe line Rd. Some work will be done in this area to facilitate racing in the week prior to the race. The 4X will be held on Sunday on the revised Stromlo World Cup track. More details will be posted in the DH events section closed to the event.
On line entry is available at http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/

[mrthundacleez]

Has there been many people register for the slalom?

[trailburner]

Juliane and I are in :)

The Dual Slalom in Newton's Playground had about 50 and 25 entrants (Rounds 1+2), Sydney Olympic Park had 8...

The guys who registered so far for the Mountain X race at Stromlo entered the Dual Slalom as well.

[Musgrove]

Site: Stromlo Forest Park
Date: August 3, 2008
Track: Stromlo World Cup

Getting to the track:
http://www.whereis.com.
http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au

Cost: If you enter on line at www.rockytrailentertainment.com/registration cost is $50. To enter on the day $55, plus $15 if you need a day licence, Cash only on the day.

Track: Stromlo World Cup Track

Injury: First aid officer will be at the VIP area, with a radio linked to track marshals. If a rider cannot move contact an official and first aid officer will come to their aid. Riders should have any injury looked at by the first aid officer.
Bikes: A mountain bike has functional front and back brakes. The mountain bike then obeys the two out of three rule,
1. the bike front suspension
2. the bike has gears
3. the bike has 26” to 29” wheels
a mountain bike has two of the above three to qualify as a mountain bike.

Stromlo: The track is on public land and is open to the public at any time unless closed for an event.

Transport: Riders will push or ride their bikes to the top of the course.

Protection: Full face helmet with all body covered is strongly recommended. No riding with out helmet or registration.

Spectators: Spectators are to be behind the bunting around the track. Remember the riders are coming down the track very fast and have right of way. Please note, do not stand at the end of the jumps as a bike may cart wheel in this direction. Please stand at least 5 meters back from the track. Spectators have been struck by riders and bikes.

Companion animals are dangerous around bicycle riding. Please do not bring them to the event.

Food: Food and drink will not available on site.

Toilets: Toilets and showers are available on site.

Event Schedule:
Sunday 3 August 2008
Rego 10.00 am to 11.30 am
Practice 10.30 am to 12 noon
Racing Starts 12.30 pm
Eliminations from 2.30 pm

Results: Depending on conditions and volunteers either paper or computer recording will take place at the finish. All results, points and times will be posted on CORC web site the week after racing.

Awards: Depending on numbers medals will be given to 1st 2nd and 3rd in each class and cash to Elite men, Elite women and Under 19.

[Musgrove]

Site: Stromlo Forest Park
Date: August 2, 2008
Track: Stromlo World Cup

Getting to the track:
http://www.whereis.com.
http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au

Cost: If you enter on line at www.rockytrailentertainment.com/registration cost is $40. To enter on the day $45, plus $15 if you need a day licence, Cash only on the day.

Track: Stromlo Temorary DS Track

Injury: First aid officer will be at the VIP area, with a radio linked to track marshals. If a rider cannot move contact an official and first aid officer will come to their aid. Riders should have any injury looked at by the first aid officer.

Bikes: A mountain bike has functional front and back brakes. The mountain bike then obeys the two out of three rule,
1. the bike front suspension
2. the bike has gears
3. the bike has 26” to 29” wheels
a mountain bike has two of the above three to qualify as a mountain bike.

Stromlo: The track is a temporary track on the fire road running down the hill from old Duffy junction to the Pipe Line Rd.

Transport: Riders will push or ride their bikes to the top of the course up a walking/riding track to the north of the DS track.

Protection: Full face helmet with all body covered is strongly recommended. No riding with out helmet or registration.

Spectators: Spectators are to be behind the bunting around the track. Remember the riders are coming down the track very fast and have right of way. Please note, do not stand at the end of the jumps as a bike may cart wheel in this direction. Please stand at least 5 meters back from the track. Spectators have been struck by riders and bikes.

Companion animals are dangerous around bicycle riding. Please do not bring them to the event.

Food: Food and drink will not available on site.

Toilets: Toilets and showers are available on site.

Event Schedule:
Saturday 2 August 2008
Rego 11.00 am to 12.30 pm
Practice 11.30 am to 1.00 pm
Racing Starts 1.30 pm

Results: Depending on conditions and volunteers either paper or computer recording will take place at the finish. All results, points and times will be posted on CORC web site the week after racing.

Awards: Depending on numbers medals will be given to 1st 2nd and 3rd in each class and cash to Elite men, Elite women and Under 19.

[Musgrove]

http://www.stromloforestpark.com.au/map/index.html

The DS track is down the road (grey line) just to the North of the works "Home View Junction" on this map.

[benji101]

can we ride the track.. say tomorrow..?

[Musgrove]

yep to both tracks

[benji101]

jeff i went out today and couldnt find the track.. could ya put a dot on that map and re post it up? hahah

Cheers:)

[Musgrove]

Try this then.

[benji101]

your a legend cheers!

[trailburner]

Can be viewed here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC3yXvEdp3Y

[steel-o]

hi i am down in canberra for nsw 4x series but have misplaced my maxle for my pikes ( i know stupid thing to do) does any one who is going to the 4x tomorrow have a spare one they could lend me.

I have been round all the bike shops un canberra but they don't stock anything not even a new set of pikes so they were completely useless.