WSMTB Mtn X 24/9/06

[wsmtbdhvp]

Round 8 of the WSMTB club series will be held at Sydney Olympic Park Monster Mountain X on Sunday September 24, 2006. Will post rider briefing later in week.

The track will be resurfaced on Saturday September 23, for the National Round 1 on October 21, this will be the lsat chance to practice gates before the national round. Track as always be open except during resurfacing.

[Wattsy]

So i guess this will mean we have a nice smooth track? Anyway's, i'll definatly be there.

[lucky phil]

i think its going to be a good day not bad for a b'day present for me if any one wants to go for a drink after thay are more than welcome to come along just talk to me on the day and find out where i will be going after the race
\M/:rolleyes:\M/

[Wattsy]

Ha, getting written off after a race sound's good.

[wsmtbdhvp]

Seening we will have Geoff Cartwright and Brett Barnes with a skid steer on Saturday track changes will also be made. The second table top will become a step up step down, the first and third corners will be reshaped so the inside line is not the only line and the final double will be repaired.

[Goobs]

Sweet. That 2nd table was the bane of the track.

Will the track be available for riding late Saturday arvo? I've got a new Norco 4x that I went to run through its paces before Sunday.

Cheers

Goobs



Seening we will have Geoff Cartwright and Brett Barnes with a skid steer on Saturday track changes will also be made. The second table top will become a step up step down, the first and third corners will be reshaped so the inside line is not the only line and the final double will be repaired.

[wsmtbdhvp]

No definately no practice on Saturday the guys will be starting earily and working late too finish for Sunday. Castle Hill is best compromise.

[spewyogrady]

Is it still the 10.30 start on Sunday?

[dain2772]

what time does it go from and to? plenty of parking down there?

any spectator admission cost?

[wsmtbdhvp]

Rider Briefing
Site: Sydney Olympic Park, Parking Area Number 5C.
Date: October 30, 2005
Track: Sydney Olympic Park Monster Mountain Cross SOPMMX.


Sydney Olympic Site Map.

Getting There: For riders the ride to the site, train to Olympic Park Station, or car. Spectators ride, train, bus or car.
Ride – Cycle entrances are located at Silverwater Road, Homebush Bay Drive Rodes, Concord West, Burnie Avenue Lidcombe, Hill Road Lidcombe and Newington.
Train – Olympic Park and Concord West Railway Stations are the closest to the site. Either walk or ride down Australia Avenue to Parking Area 5 (P5).
Bus – Please check local time tables.
Car – Enter from Hill Road and park in Parking Area P5 c this is the most northerly or closest to the Archery Centre of the car parks, this will cost approximately $3 per half hour. Payment is made at the P5b centre at P5 to exit the area. Greater than 4 hours is a maximum of $15. Olympic Park has parking attendants that fine cars parked in the incorrect areas so please use the car park.

Cost: $15 to WSMTB, $15 if you need a day licence, and if you bring a car $15 for parking, so max $45 minimum $15.

Track: The Start gates lead down to a table top then a step up step down. A right hand double burmed corner follows with a double and a step up, a left hand corner to a choice of left roll over then double and right 2 small triple jumps. A double burmed corner to the right leads too a split of right and left rhythm jumps in different configurations, a left hand corner with a double on the inside is next. A mogul field is on the finish straight with a straight of right a big double and left rhythm jumps to finish.

Injury: WSMTB has a policy of medical assistance must be at an event. The 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.

BMX classes will be run if enough BMX bikes register to form a class.

Sydney Olympic Park: The park is public property, and the Monster Mountain X track is open at any time but does not have lights so normally open in day light. The track may be used outside race days but is covered by MTBA Insurance only on race days.

Transport: Riders will push their bikes to the top of the course on the using the path from the finish to the start. Do not push up the landscaped slopes, use the path provided.

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: A canteen WSMTB will be on site selling water, soft drinks and sandwich’s. Water is available at the P5B centre.

Toilets: are available at the Archery Centre and P5B centre.

Belongings: A cloakroom style holding of personal effects is available at registration. Your backpack or toolbox etc may be left with the cloakroom and a tag issued for their return.

Racing: Registration at 9:30 am, riders may practice till 10 am when riders will gather at the start in Under 13, 15, 17, Sport, Masters, Expert, 19 and Elite. The moto’s will be in random order with four rounds leading to finals. A Did Not Start (DNS) generally occurs if a mechanical failure or injury stops the rider from competing in the race run after registering. A Did Not Finish (DNF) is recorded if a rider started but did not pass through the finish.

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 wsmtb.com. the week after racing.

1.1 Rain: Wet Weather
The Licensee will consult with SOPA’s nominated officer the day before and on the morning prior the club day to jointly decide if the club sports program day will proceed according to the weather conditions of the day.

Rewards: Depending on numbers either ribbons will be used on the day of the event. First, second and third ribbons are given out for each of these classes after the race. All the numbers from the bikes are placed in a pile and spot prizes are drawn from the pile. Spot prizes are generally inner tubes, and one $100 gift voucher is available per event to a club member.

If riders did not race in their respective classes the points are awarded to those classes using the 80 points system. Ten points for Did Not Finish (DNF) and one point for Did Not Start (DNS). The riders are then placed into their state and national classes (Under 15, Under 17, Under 19, Sport, Elite/Expert, Masters, Women for 2006 series) for the end of year, first, second and third club medals. In 2007 series the classes may well expand due to increased numbers.

History: The Sydney Olympic Park Monster Mountain X track was constructed using funds from SOPA and Bicycling Australia. The track was first used and constructed for the first round of the 2005-06 National Mountain Cross Series on October 21, 2005. Robbie McNaughton and Hunter Mountain Bike Club were race directors, with Bright Orange promotions organising the event and Bicycling Australia major sponsor. The track was designed by Brett Barnes and constructed by (some landscapers).

The first round of the 2005-06 National Mountain Cross Series on October 21, 2005 used the round robin and then semi finals style riding format and had the following categories, Elite Men, Sport Men, Junior Men and Women.

Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club (WSMTB) was approached to create a club program and events calendar to be carried out after the 2005-06 National series event.

When WSMTB has a club program in 2006 the following categories will be used, Elite Men, Expert Men, Sport Men, Masters Men (30+), Under 19, Under 17, Under 15, Under 13, Women, Sport Women, Masters Women, Junior Women. If insufficient numbers exist in a category then riders will race other suitable categories but points will be awarded to the categories listed above in the series.

[PEELER]

Sick ill be there it should be a sick days racin...

[wsmtbdhvp]

Cancelled, Sorry guys!
Spend day with Brett, Jeff and Daniel resurfacing and reshaping 2nd table top, 1st corner, 3rd straight and did not finish. Too much to do to hold race in morning so come and help, bring shovels and rakes when we finish digging then we can practice the new track.

[Dale666]

Oh well no racing, Ill still come out to lend a hand.

[barnesy]

Geoff, Steve H, Boof, Kona Steve and myself worked all day at SOPA, changing and resurfacing the 4X course. We were set back a heap by not having a 4WD we though was coming. This is needed to get compaction to surfacing and changes. (yes the track will be smooth but this is the price you pay for having a public track in the middle of Sydney).
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***We need someone with a 4WD!!!***
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A Hilux, Suzuki or something short or high is perfect. You won't even have to lock the hubs and all your fuel will be paid for. Plus you can be first to ride the new course. It's win win!
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If you can help, come along tommorrow morning. We will be there from 8am.
Barnesy

[Wattsy]

Ah fuck. That's shit. I guess i might aswell still come, chuck the shovel in tonight.

[Wattsy]

uh, since i'm comin up to help tomorrow, am i able to park next to the track Aka through the gate. Is that ok?

[sichux]

Pictures after done?


(PS : My camera on phone is F**ked, didn't know until these pics, so REALLY bad graphics).

Also, we turned up in the arvo, and it looked ok, 30 minutes later after kids riding it and theres chunks outta it already. Don't think it will last too long

[PEELER]

Will there be another 4x race up at homebush before the nationals???

[Batey]

hey guys the track certainly looks alot better then friday last week.
It was the first time ive been there and wasnt to impressed but the amount of rain that we had over the last coupple of weeks i expected some ruts.
nice job guys