18 March 2010

This weekend will see the Forrest MTB & Cycling Club hold Round 4 of the Victorian State XC series.
The course set for this event, is designed to be fast with a typical XC feeling to it. If you have already entered then please find the final details of the event below, and the final course profile.  We have made just a small adjustment in order to keep lap times down.
Come along and see some of Australia's fastest riders take on our Forrest trails.

Event information for competitors.

Schedule.
Friday 19th 2010
3pm onwards: Course will be open for practice.
Saturday 20th 2010
8am: Registration opens.
9:50am: Registration Closes
10:30am: Racing commences with Elite Men off first, followed by other categories in 1-3 min intervals.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR MTBA MEMBERSHIP CARD TO REGISTRATION
No MTBA card will result you having to purchase an MTBA Day Licence.

Directions
From Melbourne:
Follow the signs to Geelong, use the new Geelong ring road to detour around Geelong city.  At the end of the ring road follow the signs to Colac. Approximately 8km from the end of the ring road take the "MORIAC" exit from the Colac Hwy.  Follow this road (Cape Otway Rd) all the way to Forrest.

Once you are past "BARWON DOWNS" look out for the event centre signs approximately 5km from Barwon Downs. Event centre will be on the right of the road.

Parking.
Cars will be directed by event volunteers to park along the "Powerlines". This is an open area of mostly slight uphill.  Normal 2WD cars will have no problem getting quite close to the event centre. Those with either 4WD or high clearance will be able to get closer to the event centre. Those with low clearance cars will be directed to park lower on the hill, and thus will have to walk a little further. The most anyone will need to walk will be approximately 400m.  We will be providing a "GEAR ONLY" shuttle service throughout the morning, and a drop off zone for marquees/tents.  This area has not been slashed lately, and thus why we can't park up near the event centre.

What to bring.
Marquees are welcome and you will be allocated an area to setup your Marquee.
Trollies to help carry your "gear" would be a great idea, as there is a little walk from your car. The Forrest MTB & Cycling club will be providing a small "gear" shuttle service for late comers.

• Riding Glasses - A must at Forrest.
• Long Sleeve tops - To protect your arms from the needle bushes, and grass trees.
• Long Socks - Because they look cool.
• Good Attitude - Anyone found breaking this request will be fed to the hungry Panthers.

Pre-Entries are still open, however "on the day" entries will be accept as usual. $15 MTBA Day License will apply to all non-mtba current member card holders

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