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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.
TOURS.RIDE.CLINICS.HIRE

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.

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.

 

 

 

 

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.

MTB Season Kick Off

Just a quick reminder that racing for real cyclists 🙂 starts this week with the Dirt Crits commencing on Tuesday and the 1st round of the XC season this Sunday.

Previous blog for the Crits can be found here. Don’t forget you will need your lights for this, discussion on lights is here, but in my opinion you can’t go past a decent set of Ayups. If a group of you get together and order at the same time and you speak to Ayup nicely they might give you a discount. They look after PMBC well and support our annual Dusk til Dawn 12hr Enduro.

Those wanting to get in on the action of the XC series can find all the details for the 1st round here. Just quickly it will be held down at Langford Park Jarrahdale, so if your not part of the final SPR/RCCC crits race, get yourselves down and have a race or support those who are. This is a nice easy trail to start the season off with.

If you are heading down drop a mention in the comments and i’ll know which tent etc to bring and how much room we need to setup.

12hr aftermath

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Well now that we have all recovered from the lack of sleep and intimate relations with trees and the ground, it’s time to share the fun with everyone who missed out.

Saturday saw a stalwart group of individuals band together to conquer the almost 17km, Jarrahdale 12hr enduro course… in the dark. Given how difficult some people find riding in the day, someone thought lets just up it a notch and do it at night.

The SPR conglomerate consisted of 2 duo teams: Chocolat Canards – Nigel & Grant and Frog Stompers – Andrew & Gregor and a trio: Night Sliders – Jeremy, Ashlee & myself. As the teams started to arrive the campsite took shape and became the biggest ‘taj ma hoochie’ onsite although not the most extravocant. That was taken by the Airport team whom had a 42″plasma, 5.1 surround and the xmas light kitchen with a close 2nd going to the Cape crew with there projector setup to distract you while riding past the camp. But none of them had the Venga boys and disco central.

After we had setup and settled in the boys talked tactics, who would go first etc and doing some last minute prep, this was a good idea cos I found a broken spoke that was quickly fixed with a bit of leccy tape. Before we knew it the start was rolling around and time to get ready.

The start was  a Le Mans style, sprint to your bike and get yourself going. Lets just say this is organised kaos and makes for an entertaining view as a spectator, not as fun if your the 1st rider up. Those who were quick got a nice clean start, Andrew got in on this and capitalised as did Grant. This was to set them up for a good race.

As the field thinned out and riders came thru transition a nice rhythm was found. I was lucky enough to have some relax time as the 3rd rider in our team. This allowed for the field to spread out and give a bit of breathing room to settle into my 1st lap. Breathing room was good as the course was very dusty due to the lack of rain of late, and if you were following someone you would spend most of the time eating dirt.

The night idled along with the campsite entertainment keeping riders going as well as the on course entertainment with 1 team taking things to a whole new level. The Wembley Cyles Motastics decided fancy dress was in order, bringing out an array of outfits thru the night including, full suit, girls school uniform and PJs complete with slippers. Other entertianment included the track stand and tyre change competition, as well as random prizes for stacks and other interesting anecdotes from out on the trails. Although the prize for the best stack went to the poor bugger who left in an ambo with a broken hand, cracked ribs and bleeding kidney. Hopefully he pulls up alright and makes it back next year.

The night wore on riders started to show fatigue with times slowing and the campsite getting quite as some had a quick nap. Others took this time to capitalise and put their lead out of reach of the competition. The SPR teams were still going strong and making an impression.

As the sun broke and I completed my last lap  the 2 SPR Duo teams had an uncatchable lead (short of mechanical or other disaster) and my team had confirmed their spot in the top 10 trios.

In the end the Chocolat Canards took out 1st in the duos closely followed by the Frog Stompers, making it 1,2 for the SPR camp. Night Sliders finished with a respectable 10th in the Trios and 28th over all in a field of 160+ starters. Once the podiums had finished & prizes received, it was time to pack up and head home for a well earned shower and sleep.

A mention must go to Matt Upton who was talked into this, his 3rd MTB event without ever riding the course and never having ridden off road at night. Goes to show anyone can give this fun a go.

We’d also like to thank Greg Murison for putting this great event together. Without his time and effort this event would not have come together. Also a big thanks to his helpers and volunteers who were out there making things run smoothly and making sure the riders had a fun and safe night. You’ll see Greg and some of his helpers out on our rides so don’t be a stranger say hi and step up for the next event.

My stats for the night.

Event results.

Nigel Photos.

My gallery.

Video of a lap to follow when its edited.

2010 Dusk til Dawn

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12hr MTB Enduro

Its on again, the WA 12hr Enduro – Dusk til Dawn.

The 12 hour enduro rounds off the year of mountain bike events in Perth. PMBC will run the race, starting at 7pm and finishing 7am and yes you will need lights! The event will be held at Langford Park Jarrahdale, a 45 minute drive from Perth city. Expect a fantastic racing track, great prizes, a relaxed & professional atmosphere and most of all heaps of fun!

Team and Solo competitors will ride an awesome course of single track and fire trail attempting to complete as many laps as possible in the given time limit. The event is supported with food stalls, drinks & coffee and sponsor displays.

Already we have a number of teams from within our ranks and if your still thinking of joining the fun and festivities, get your entry in quick as there is not much time left before cutoff.

The Club tent will be setup and provide a hub for all to hang out and chill when not racing. Feel free to dress up as you won’t be the only one and given that xmas is not far away that may taint the theme for some. For full details if your not already aware head over to the official site – www.wa12hour.com.au

If you will be racing or able to make it down, let everyone else know by posting in the comments. Even if your not racing you can cheer on the riders or volunteer with Lorraine who will be there to ensure the night runs smoothly.

Life Cycles film

WAMBA is pleased to present the premiere of the new Freeride MTB film ¨Life Cycles¨. This is set to be the premier MTB film of the year and has been shortlisted for inclusion in the Banff mountain film festival world tour.

From the Producers:

Life Cycles tells a spectacular story of the bike, from its creation to its eventual demise. A visually stunning journey, with thought provoking narration, Life Cycles uses Ultra HD to document the many stories surrounding the mountain bike and its culture.

Ride along into breath taking natural settings, as we battle the elements, showcase the progression of riding, take a road trip, fix the bike, and show the destruction and eventual creation of trails.

Semenuk, Hopkins, Schwartz, McIntosh, McCaul Agassiz, Hunter and Vanderham guide you through this wonderful story. Life Cycles is a celebration of the bicycle, and is sure to entertain anyone who has ever ridden one.

Visit http://vimeo.com/14600175 to see the official trailer.

The film is being screened at the Cygnet Cinema in Como on the 1st November 2010. Doors open at 6.30pm, and the film will show at 7.30. Tickets will be $20 and be available at the Garvey Park Dirt Crits. They are also available online at https://www.registernow.com.au/mtba/ERegister.aspx?E=496 . All money raised on the night will be going to support WAMBA’s trail advocacy work to improve our trail network.

This is a great chance to bring family or friends down to showcase our great sport and get them as enthusiastic as we are.

This will also be a chance to hear about the latest developments at the Goat Farm and the Kalamunda circuit, hear about the direction of WAMBA in 2011, and get involved in helping to determine the future direction of trail advocacy in WA.

John Carney will also be doing the Singletrack Minds series presentations on the night, so if you raced any of the 3hr or 6hr races get down there as you may have scored a prize.