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THE EVENT

The Burrup Mountain Bike Club is hosting Doctor Baynton’s 6 Hour Remedy Mountain Bike Race on Saturday 15th of June 2019.  The event runs from 1500hrs until 2100hrs with the start/finish and event village at Karratha BMX Track on Rosemary Road, Karratha.

CATEGORIES

 SOLO FEMALE and MALE  (minimum age 19)

VETERAN SOLO FEMALE and MALE (minimum age 50)

DUO MALE, FEMALE and MIXED

TEAMS (3-4 MEMBERS)  FEMALE , MALE  and MIXED              
TEAMS SOCIAL (UP TO 6 MEMBERS riding the short course only)
JUNIOR -Team of 4 (full course) or Team of 6 (short course).  * Juniors must adhere to MTBA maximum ride times which have been updated for 2018.
                                                                                        

Registration costs 

Registration costs $45.00 for solo riders. Riders who are not MTBA members will need to pay an additional day license fee.

If registering a duo or team, the total team cost is based on the max number of riders in each category e.g. Duo Team costs $90, team of up to 4 costs $190.   There are no discounts if a team does not have a full compliment of riders.  Junior team cost is $40 for team of up to 4 or $60 for team of up to 6.  A unique team name is required for each team….be creative.   The team captain can register the entire team via the teams registration process and will require the MTBA member number for each rider.  Non MTBA members will be issued a day licence number as part of the registration process.  Entering all the names of the riders in the team is not enforced during this process but full team payment is required for registration to be completed.  Please ensure all riders are registered before the closing date.

To ride the short course you must register as a social team or junior team of up to 6 riders.

Juniors (under 19 years)
See section below for important information

Event sign on will commence at 1000hrs and close at 1300hrs.  The race briefing will be conducted at 1445hrs.  The event will conclude with presentations and a very social post race wind down around a  bonfire.  Food and drinks will be available at the event village located at the Karratha BMX Track. 

 

JUNIOR RIDERS

Juniors will ride the social short loop in team of 6 or the full course as a team of 4.  Any Junior who will be 11 at December 31 2018 can ride any category except solo.  The team must ensure they manage the Junior’s total ride time for the event to ensure it does not exceed the time applicable to their age as per the MTBA Junior policy for XC endurance events .  Any team that is found to exceed junior ride times will be disqualified.

A limited number of club bikes will be available for loan. Click here to view the available bikes and complete a booking form. Please allow plenty of time to organise pickup of the bike.

THE COURSE

A feed station will be available in the transition area and riders/teams will have the opportunity to establish camp in the event village. Vehicle movement into and out of the village will cease at 1430hrs. Vehicles will NOT be able to remain in the village area.

Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izWaHGRFFNU for some footage of riding around Karratha.  Parts of this are included in the 6 hour course. Here is a bit more of last year’s course http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1w6AGig6gQ. Karratha riding tends to be pretty hard on tyres with lots of sharp edged rocks. Whether riding tubes or tubeless the great majority of riders are also running with sealant. Most riders are on dual suspension bikes.

RESULTS

Live race results can be found here

PRIZES

Prize money will be paid for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Solos as a minimum.  Other categories will receive prize money where funds allow. A prize for best outfits and other spot prizes will be awarded on the day.

FOR OUT OF TOWN RIDERS

Accommodation

The Ranges Karratha is offering accommodation packages for riders coming from out of townhttp://therangeskarratha.com.au/

There are a heap of other accommodation options in Karratha and now with things slowing, prices are reasonable.

Another accommodation option is billeting with Burrup Mountain Bike Club members.  Please email president@burrupmtb.com for more information or to register your interest.

Discovery Parks – Karratha is located conveniently located next door to the Karratha BMX track which provides camping and cabins http://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/wa/pilbara/pilbara_karratha

For other accommodation options and more information on Karratha and the surrounds check out the Karratha Visitor Centre at http://www.pilbaracoast.com/

Transport

Karratha is serviced by all major car rental companies. If you are flying to Karratha and require pick up and drop off only, Karratha does have an airport shuttle, see http://kangavan.com/airport_shuttledetails.

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Event sponsor Scott Cycles has a good range of mountain bikes, parts and accessories and are available to help out with all your mountain biking needs.

Other Shopping

Karratha is serviced by both major supermarket chains, Kmart, Target and numerous specialty stores.  Most things are generally available however if you have any particular nutritional requirements for your race you should confirm availability prior or bring it with you.