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Due to exclusion zones over most of our Duckmaloi map in Jenolan SF, we've had to move this event to the Vulcan SF at Black Springs (via Oberon). This will be new riding for almost all competitors - this map was used for events in 2004-2006, but hasn't seen an MTBO event for 5 years.
Event:
2011 National MTBO Series Round 4
2011 NSW MTBO SuperSeries 7
Entries closed!
Format:
Long distance event; line course
Map:
Black Springs 1:25,000
Comprises mainly pine forest with a little native forest. Comparatively flat. Riding to include gravel roads, forest roads, and possibly a little singletrack.
Courses:
Distances and climb:
Course 1: 40.4km, 580m, 25c - M21 Elite
Course 2: 29.3km, 390m, 20c - W21 Elite, M20 Elite, M40
Course 3: 20.9km, 310m, 15c - W20 Elite, M50, W40, M16
Course 4: 18.9km, 290m, 13c - M60, W50, W16
Course 5: 12.6km, 210m, 9c - M/W70, W60, M/W14
To score points for the 2011 NSW MTBO SuperSeries, you may ride your chosen course.
Starts:
Between 11.00am and 1.30pm only
Course closes:
Course will close at 4.00pm; any competitors still riding must return to the finish by 4.00pm.
Rules:
2006 Orienteering Australia Rules for MTBO
Directions:
Google Map
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 turn right toward Oberon. Travel through Oberon and take the Taralga/Abercrombie Road toward Goulburn and Black Springs. Travel approximately 17-18km and turn right into Mozart Road. Travel 1.6km along Mozart Road (watch the sharp bends) and turn right into the forest. At least 3.5 hours drive from Sydney Airport depending on traffic.
From Canberra, travel to Goulburn, then take the Taralga/Abercrombie Road toward Black Springs and Oberon (beware of kangaroos). Turn right toward Oberon in Black Springs, and travel approximately 6km. Turn right into Mozart Road (turnoff on the right after Black Springs). Travel 1.6km along Mozart Road (watch the sharp bends) and turn right into the forest.
Parking will be along the edge of the road - there won't be a lot of room, so please make sure you leave enough space for cars to travel along the road.
Facilities:
Portaloos
BYO water
Bush camping only at Jenolan East
Entries:
Entries close 11pm Monday 17 October
Entry fees:
Adult - $30
Orienteering club member - $25
Juniors - $10
Child (with parent) - $5
Coursesetter:
David West [MDN]
Overnight accommodation:
Hotel, caravan park and cabin options in Oberon, about 30 minutes drive from Black Springs, and about 25 minutes drive from Jenolan East.
Dinner:
We'll be making a group booking for a counter meal in one of the hotels in Oberon on Saturday night. Let us know on the entry form if you want us to book on your behalf. Order and pay for your own dinner and drinks on the night.
Contact:
David West - 0411 692 696 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0411 692 696 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
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