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Event:
2010 National MTBO Series Round 1 - Event 2 Long Distance
2010 NSW MTBO SuperSeries 2
2010 Australian MTBO Team Selection Trials
Enter online now!
Format:
Long distance event; line course
Map:
Jenolan East 1:20,000 - new map to be prepared in Jan 2010 by Andrew Slattery.
Brief intro to area, with photos.
Similar to, but some steeper areas than, the Duckmaloi map used for the 2009 NSW MTBO Championships on 1 November 2009 - results
Sample (Duckmaloi): 2009 NSW Champs Course 1
Sample (Duckmaloi): 2009 NSW Champs Course 2
Courses:
Course 1: 35km, 850m climb - M21 Elite
Course 2: 25km, 750m climb - W21 Elite, M20 Elite, M40
Course 3: 20km, 550m climb - W20 Elite, M50, W40
Course 4: 15km, 370m climb - M60, W50, M/W16
Course 5: 10km, 260m climb - M/W70, W60, M/W14
To score points for the National MTBO Series Elite or Masters categories, you may ride your age class or above (e.g. male aged 48 can ride M40 or M21 Elite).
To score points for the 2010 NSW MTBO SuperSeries, you may ride your chosen course (see new rules for 2010).
Rules:
2006 Orienteering Australia Rules for MTBO
Directions:
Google map
From Sunny Corner, return to Lithgow along the Great Western Hwy, and continue back towards Sydney. Take the Jenolan Caves turnoff from the Great Western Hwy (turn left about 5km west of Little Hartley). Continue through Hartley and Hampton, and continue straight on towards the Jenolan Caves. The event centre location is yet to be confirmed, but will be approximately 7-8km past the Oberon turnoff on the left (eastern side of the road).
From Sydney, travel on the Great Western Hwy through the Blue Mountains. Take the Jenolan Caves turnoff from the Great Western Hwy (turn left about 5km west of Little Hartley). Continue through Hartley and Hampton, and continue straight on towards the Jenolan Caves. The event centre location is yet to be confirmed, but will be approximately 7-8km past the Oberon turnoff on the left (eastern side of the road). Just over 3 hours drive from Sydney Airport depending on traffic.
From Canberra, travel to Goulburn, then take the Taralga/Abercrombie Road to Oberon (beware of kangaroos). Take the Hampton / Duckmaloi Road from Oberon. Turn right at the Jenolan Caves Road. The event centre location is yet to be confirmed, but will be approximately 7-8km from the junction, on the left (eastern side of the road).
Entries:
Online entries close Sun 14 March.
Coursesetter:
Mark Shingler [BFN]
Vetter / controller:
David Hatley
Facilities:
Portaloo
BYO water
Bush camping only
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel, caravan park and cabin options in Wallerawang or Lithgow, about 45 minutes drive from Jenolan East.
More details to follow.
Transport:
Will Levy of mtnbike.com.au will provide transport for the weekend for up to 18 riders and bikes from Sydney (incl. domestic airport) to the events and back to Sydney for $79 per rider. Departs Sydney 9.30am Saturday; returns to Sydney 5.30pm Sunday afternoon. Full details and bookings.
Organiser:
David West |