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PMBC Presents The Rock ‘n’ Roll Mountain Biking State XCO Round 1

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It’s that time of year again guys, Welcome to the 2012 State Cross Country season. The first round of racing is being held at Langford Mountain Bike Park at Jarrahdale on Sunday 25th of March 2012.
This round is proudly being organized and supported by Rock ‘n’ Roll Mountain Biking.
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Entries

Entries are open and can be found here.
The race entries are $15.00 for juniors and $20.00 for seniors. All of the entries for this first race include a one off plate fee of $5.00. This is included in the price so that no one forgets to click the button (as seems to happen each year). Therefore you will see the entry costs as $20.00 for juniors and $25.00 for seniors. There is a $20 late fee for entering on the day (NO Exceptions).

Race Numbers

This $5.00 goes directly to WAMBA to fund projects like trail advocacy, legalizing and signing trails.
The number you purchase for this first race is your number for the whole season. You keep this number and bring it to each PMBC race from here on. Points are allocated based on THIS number, please do not forget to take it to the next PMBC races.

U9 and U13’s

Entries for Under 13’s are online for members only. If you are an Under 9 or Under 13 and not a PMBC or MTBA member then please enter on the day, as the day licence is only $5 on the day (and $20 online) and there is no entry cost for these classes. (Please note: there is a one off $5 plate fee).

Race Directions

Enter off “Nettleton Road” and follow the PMBC signs.
For directions, Click on this Google maps link.

Race Distances

Even though the UCI and MTBA rules have changed, the race times will remain basically the same as they always have been for our PMBC races. Race times, laps and start times will be listed below. Race Day Schedule;
Registration = 8am to 9am (collect race numbers)
U9 and U13 start = 9am
U9 and U13 presentations = 9.30am
First wave start = 9.40 am
Second wave start = 11.00 am
Presentations = 1.30 pm (or a bit earlier if possible)

Volunteers

If you are not racing and would like to help, please feel free to contact us. Mark or Jenny on 0410 949 182. Any help is certainly appreciated. We can do with some help to process rego and race numbers and then you are free for the rest of the day. We also need help to tow the PMBC race trailers, fuel will be paid.
If you are racing and not helping…………….THANK the volunteers.

Rubbish

DEC will be removing rubbish bins from some DEC managed properties, including Langford Park.
Please take all of your rubbish home with you PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE. If you don’t, one of the PMBC volunteers has to. Rubbish cannot stay on site after we have left please. That goes for gels and bars, it’s not the world championships, please don’t discard your wraps on the race track.

Further info.

Sweat and Sand CX Round 3 – WA Cyclocross Championships

This Saturday sees the final round of the PMBC Sweat and Sand series cyclocross race. There will also be State Championships up for grabs on the night.
The winner of this will get the State Cyclocross jersey and bragging rights.
Even if your not racing, get down and show your support, to help cyclocross in WA.
When:  Sat 10 Mar (17:00)

Duration:  2 hours

Come Rain or Shine: The race will go on, no matter what the weather.
Meeting Point: Bardon Park, Maylands
Details: We are having our third and final race on the 10th of March at Bardon Park starting at 5pm.

Rego is open: click here

We are hoping to run A, B and C grades, and a Women’s grade too depending on numbers.

A Grade – 40 minutes + 2 laps
B Grade and Women – 30 Minutes + 2 laps
C Grade – 25 Minutes + 1 lap

Course

If you’re not sure what Cyclocross is, “a good description is a bike race mixed with steeplechase. In cyclocross, riders race laps around a short course that usually features some pavement, some dirt, some woods, some steep hills and for good measure, some obstacles thrown in that require riders to dismount, work their way through and then get back on and ride some more.” (Bicycling Magazine)

In a sense, you might think of it as a different type of dirt crit.

Online entries to open(see link above), entires will be the low, low price of just $10. Racing will be open to those with MTBA or CA licenses, an MTBA Day license can be purchased for $20.

Sweat and Sand CX Round 2

Cyclocross racing in Perth made a successful debut at Claremont Showgrounds on December 3rd. Organised by members of the Perth Mountain Bike Club, the series will run for 3 Rounds with 4 grades of racing (A, B and C and Women).

Round 2 of the Sweat and Sand Cyclocross series will be held at Midvale Speeddome this Saturday the 14th with racing starting from 5pm.

Much like the course at Claremont, the Speeddome course will be able to be ridden on any form of bike, as long as it has brakes. Racing will be open to those with MTBA or CA licenses, an MTBA Day license can be purchased for $20.

The courses are really spectator friendly, so if you don’t think you will ride come a long for some fun and bring your cow bell!

Round 3 of the series will be will be at Bardon Park in Maylands on March 10th. The Bardon Park round will double as the WA Cyclocross Championships.

Follow PMBC on Twitter (@perthmtb) or Facebook for regular updates including a course preview video. If that’s not enough to get you to the cyclocross series then just rembember that cyclcross is another great excuse to buy another bike!

A course preview can be found below

Get along and support CX racing in WA.

Sweat and Sand Series – update

As mentioned in a previous post this kicks off on Saturday afternoon from 1600 at Claremont Showgrounds.

Here are a few updates

  • A, B, C and Womens Grades Racing from 4pm
  • Open to both CA and MTBA Licience holders
  • You can ride any bike as long as it has brakes
  • If you don’t believe the course can be ridden on road bikes watch the video

Just remember getting into cyclocross is a legitimate opportunity to apply the N+1 rule and get a new bike.  ”Cross bikes are great for commuting or riding in winter with full mud guards.”

Hope to see some of you there and don’t forget if we get more then 10 SPR riders along the PMBC club president will donate some extra coin to the Movember kitty.

Sand and Sweat Cyclocross Series – Round 1

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The Sand and Sweat Cyclocross series is on.

PMBC are having their first race on the 3rd of December at Claremont Showgrounds, starting at 4pm.

They are hoping to run A, B and C grades, and a Women’s grade too.

A Grade – 45 minutes + 3 laps
B Grade and Women – 30 Minutes + 2 laps
C Grade – 25 Minutes + 1 lap

If you’re not sure what Cyclocross is, a good description is a bike race mixed with steeplechase. In cyclocross, riders race laps around a short course that usually features some pavement, some dirt, some woods, some steep hills and for good measure, some obstacles thrown in that require riders to dismount, work their way through and then get back on and ride some more.

Still not sure? Check out the video below from one of the recent races in Melbourne held by Dirty Deeds.

In a sense, you might think of it as a different type of dirt crit.

Online entries to open soon, entires will be the low, low price of just $10. Racing will be open to those with MTBA or CA licenses, an MTBA Day license can be purchased for $20.

Get along and support this great event. The greater support it gets the better the chance you will see more races like this.

 

Dwellingup 100 – 2011

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As some of you will know the Dwellingup 100 is on again in just over a week. This is WA’s Premier 100km MTB race, attracting some big name locals and east coasters as well as all the local hack’s who make these events what they are.

In traditional style I will be hitting it up again this year, to keep my 100% attendance going (even after swearing the 1st year I would never do it again). I know there are a number of other SPR members heading down. Please let yourselves be known and I can see whether it is viable to get the tents setup and have an SPR camp for us to base ourselves out of. If you are interested in racing, don’t dilly dally get your entry in before the cut off next week (Wed 14th). Don’t think your up for the full 100km, why not try the 40km.

If your not racing try and get yourself down for the day. There are numerous spectator points and this year the locals will have markets and a number of other things going on around the event village. To finish off the day there will also be an old fashioned ‘Bush Dance’ after party with some celebratory ‘lemonades’.

"Show your support"

PMBC Social Ride – Saturday 3 September

PMBC invite members and non-members to come out for a social ride at the Camel Farm. This is a good chance to meet other mountain bikers, ask any questions you might have about the club, MTB racing or being an active member of the MTB community, and have a blast with like minded people.

We’ll split into 3 groups as usual, with each group riding a different loop so that we are all back within 2 1/2 hours.

Those riders training for the Dwellingup 100 could do another loop afterwards with similar paced riders if they wished.

To register your interest email:  info@perthmtb.asn.au

Keep up to date on the PMBC forums.

 

 

 

 

MTB Social ride – this Saturday

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Once again PMBC will be running a social ride this Saturday (18th June) leaving from the Camel Farm at 9am. They’ll have a couple of different groups going out over a range of distances, and there will be something suitable for everyone. Each group will have 2 ride leaders to show you the trails and make sure everyone sticks together.

This is a good opportunity for the closet MTBers (Lisa, I’m calling you) to get out and have a ride in a nice relaxed group. It’s also the perfect  alternative if your a bit delicate about your road bike getting wet in this weather.

Please remember to bring something to eat, something to drink, all the relevant spares and a good attitude.

If you came on the last social ride and are not a member of the club, please bring $5 for a participation day license. However, if it’s your first time, the club will cover this cost. Juniors (U15) should bring a parent or guardian to introduce themselves to the ride leaders and provide contact information.

Please email Greg at PMBC with any questions you might have about this ride. info@perthmtb.asn.au

So don’t be a stranger, I’ll be out there as a group leader, hope to see some of you along for the ride.

KEP Track Adventure – Sunday 29 May 2011

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Hi All,

 

Thought I would post this up as a friend of mine is the MTB Skills coach for this event. So all you Dirt Monkey’s and Wannabe Dirt Monkeys can have a bit of fun on the KEP Track with a qualified Skills Coach. (photo may or may not be one of our members on the KEP Track >.<)

 

Come and be part of the PIHC Cycling Group’s Kep Track Adventure 2011. This is our second year hot on the heels of the first which was a resounding success! This multi use trail right on Perth’s doorstep provides an excellent introduction to long distance cross country mountain biking and Cyclo Cross. The Kep Track is built mainly on rail reserve, so the trail has a low gradient and compacted gravel surface.
In 2011 we are privileged to have the assistance of Mike Thorman, a well known authority on the Munda Biddi as well as Kep Track who is also a ranked MTB champion and cycling coach. We will be using part of the funds for this year’s program to assist Mike in his quest to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
The Kep Track runs roughly parallel to the Great Eastern Hwy, from Northam to Mundaring, and passes through:

  • The old brickworks at Refractory Road. Good photo opportunities.
  • Bakers Hill, where we will be stopping for the legendary pies.
  • Historic towns of Wooroloo, Chidlow, Mt Helena and Mundaring.
  • A nice bit of twisting downhill single track that takes you to Mundaring where we will end our ride this year at the Dome Coffee House in Mundaring.

Details of the ride are:

  • Cost: $82 per person (where $30 per person going direct to Leukaemia Foundation) for bus transport to Northam, transfer of bikes by support vehicle, support vehicle throughout journey, insurance and guidance on the track by PIHCG cycling coaches.
  • Date: Sunday 29th May 2011
  • Location: make your own way to Dome Coffee House -Mundaring – leave vehicle at car park reserved for you.
  • Depart: 7.00am via chartered bus from Mundaring Dome to Northam end of Kep Track.
  • Ride back to Mundaring Dome, stopping at Bakers Hill for pies (a must) and anywhere else we feel like taking a break or photo.
  • Arrive: 330pm-430 pm at Mundaring Dome for late lunch (self purchase). Distance: 75km from Northam trail head to Mundaring Weir Hotel.
  • Average speed will be 18-23 km/hr taking it easy to absorb the terrain challenges, scenery and photo ops.

This ride open to anyone with a moderate level of fitness and a mountain bike or hybrid with wide tires or cyclo cross tyres (no road bike will survive the journey). This event is open to the general cycling community.
To secure your place, payment must be made via Register Now by the 21 May 2011 when registration closes with our maximum number of 150 riders (whichever comes first). No payment will be accepted at our clinics for this event.
Those interested please email: ianwee@pihc.com.au for the Register Now link or go to the www.pihc.com.au for the Kep Track 2011 Event web link.

Further Information

An information evening provided by PIHCG and Avanti Plus Cannington is being organised early in May 2011 for participants which will involved complimentary bike checks and briefing on the program.
Several days prior to the ride PIHCG will email riders with a list of preparations that will make the trip enjoyable. On the day of the ride, maps and a pre-ride briefing will be provided by the PIHC Cycling Coaches.
We are also supporting our synergy partners – the National Trust and their sterling efforts in the Golden Pipeline and of course the Kep Track. National Trust website: www.ntwa.com.au
In the mean time, if want to know more about the Kep Track, visit http://www.keptrack.com.au/

Project Team

Ian Wee – Director Sportif
Tim Norris – PIHCG Cycling Coach
Mike Thorman – MTB Cycling Coach

Single Track Minds Enduro Series

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Thats right guys MTB season is here & this sunday will be the 1st round of the Single Track Minds Enduro series. This is the 2nd year for this event and there was a huge turnout last year, especially from the SPR crew. Lets see if we can do it again and get outselves on the podium.

The race will be held at Jorgensen Park, Kalamunda (the old golf course). This is a great beginners course, nice and easy but still with a few options to keep the regulars on their toes. Racing is from 1000 – 1400, but the tent will be going up about 0800 or soon after. Entries close this Wednesday so get yourselves a move on and enter as a solo or team. If you don’t think your up for the racing side of things come along and support the riders who are. Drop a comment below if you think you’ll be there and we can organise drinks etc.