SIX
HOURS IN THE SADDLE - SATURDAY MAY 15, 2010
10.00am-4.00pm
BEECHWORTH
MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK
singletrack heaven !!
Entries open soon
RESULTS
-
SIX HOURS IN
THE
SADDLE | Beechworth | May 16, 2009-
lap
results (pdf file)
category summary
results
(pdf file)
podiums
(pdf file)
PHOTOS - Click Here
UPDATED
TEAM LISTS -
coming soon
HOW TO ENTER THE 2010 SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE EVENT ?
1) Download the ENTRY FORM
(available
as a word or pdf file, click one below)
and fill out ALL the details
and post, fax or e-mail your entry to us
(details are on the entry
form) with full payment. Payment can be made
by
cheque, money order or credit
card (Mastercard, Visa)
Six Hours in the Saddle - Entry Form (PDF file) - "on the day entry form including $20 late fee"
OR
2) Use our secure online
payment system to enter by Visa or Mastercard.
Click the link below to go to
the secure online SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE
online entry page
LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO MAKE A TEAM ? USE THE FORUM PAGE
TO POST ANYTHING ABOUT THE SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE
A 10km loop of the Beechworth
Mountain Bike Park
which includes some NEW sections.
The following categories will be available for the Six Hours in the Saddle event-
Solo Men | Solo Men 40+ | Solo Women
Male Pairs | Female Pairs | Mixed Pairs
Male Triples | Mixed Triples | Female Triples
Fours (Open)
School Teams of 4
COURSE PROFILE
(9.5km,
close to 100% singletrack !!)
SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE /
DETAILS
(subject to change)
SATURDAY
MAY 15, 2010
* Registration from
8am-9.30am
* Rider briefing at 9.45am
* Six Hours in the Saddle
race running from 10.00am-4.00pm
* Sunset is around 5.15pm so no bike lights are required to enter this
race
* Food, Drinks & Entertainment will be available during the
day
THE ROUNDABOUT IN BEECHWORTH DIRECTING PEOPLE TO THE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK RACE SITE
VEHICLE
ACCESS- WHILST THERE IS PARKING AVAILABLE AT THE BEECHWORTH MOUNTAIN
BIKE
PARK EVENT SITE, PARKING IS LIMITED. BECAUSE THE EVENT SITE IS CLOSE TO
TOWN, PLEASE
RIDE TO THE SITE FROM YOUR ACCOMODATION OR FROM PARKING NEAR TOWN.
WATER- LIMITED
DRINKING WATER IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN
SUPPLY.
BOTTLED WATER CAN BE BOUGHT AT THE EVENT SITE.
THE ONSITE FOOD CATERING WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE FULL DURATION OF THE EVENT.
PLEASE TRY AND REGISTER AT THE EVENT AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE.
The SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE event is an off road challenge or endurance mountain bike race which can be entered solo or in a team of 2, 3 or 4 people (same or mixed sex). The SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE event is a race in which the competitor/s with the most laps after 6 hrs of racing wins. The competition is not only against the other teams and individuals but against the terrain, the clock and yourself. It's more than just an event though, it's a total mountain bike festival experience with the emphasis on having fun. Product prizes for solo riders and teams and crazy random spot prizes will be awarded.
Where?
Location: Beechworth Mountain Bike Park in NE Victoria (2.5km from the town centre of Beechworth)
Approximate travel times to the SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE event from-
MELBOURNE- 3 hours | SYDNEY- 7 hours | CANBERRA- 4 hours
ADELAIDE- 10 hours | MOUNT BEAUTY- 1 hour | BRIGHT- 40 minutes
ALBURY / WODONGA- 35min | WANGARATTA- 25min
When?
Saturday May 15, 2010
Start: 10.00am
Finish: 4.00pm
Registration Open: Saturday 8.00am - 9:30am
Cost?
Solo- $50 entry up until May 7, 2010
Team of 2- $90 ($45 each) entry up until May 7, 2010
Team of 3- $120 ($40 each) entry up until May 7, 2010
Team of 4- $140 ($35 each) entry up until May 7, 2010
School Team of 4- $100 ($25 each)
The Mountain Bike Course
The SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE course is a 9.5km loop which is a mix of mostly fun flowing singletrack. The course should be achievable by almost all fairly competent mountain bike riders with a reasonable level of fitness. The course itself is achievable by all except for the complete novice or inexperienced mountain bike rider. Each lap of the course will take an average of 30minutes to complete.
Arrival
The race course will be marked out and open to pre-ride all day on the Friday (May 14) and Saturday morning before
the race until 9.30am. The private section of the course (3km) will not be able to be ridden on the Friday.
What's included at the SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE event ?
* Fully marked course with first-aid
* Food catering on-site
* Mechanical support with official Bike Shop sponsor- Rock and Road Cycles
* Timing
* Entertainment
* and much more...
What do I need to bring ?
Each rider must have the following equipment whilst on the course-
* Serviceable mountain bike
* Australian Standards certified cycling helmet
* 1 full water bottle (Camelbaks allowed)
* MTBA full licence or alternatively a day licence can be issued for $15.
This licence covers you, your fellow competitors and the event with insurance.
Support Crew
Individual competitors are advised to have a support crew. A well-rested driver for the return journey after the race is strongly recommended for all riders.
You will need to set up your transition area, as well as supplying your team mate/s with food and drinks.
Event Sponsors ?
Please help support our event sponsor's where possible who help to make it all possible. Current sponsors include Rock and Road Cycles (official bike shop),
GROUND EFFECT clothing, Kona bikes, Mavic, Pedros and GRAVITY SPORTS .
More SIX HOURS IN THE SADDLE sponsor's will be confirmed shortly.
Accommodation ?
There is no camping available at the event site, the Beechworth Mountain Bike Park. The town is only 2.5km away with
a range of accommodation available including two caravan parks, motels, hotel and B&B's. Please contact the
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre on 1300 366 321. For visitor information visit www.beechworth.com
Any more Questions or Queries ?
Please feel free to contact Iain on 0419 504 088 or e-mail- iain@finishlineevents.com.au
Also check the forum for updates and to organise team mates, pics and further details.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
ROCK AND ROAD CYCLES90 Murphy St, Wangaratta | Tel- (03) 5721 4744
Official shop sponsor...available onsite race day for repairs, service and parts
BEECHWORTH BAKERY
SILVER CREEK CARAVAN PARK
LATROBE AT BEECHWORTH
LAKE SAMBELL CARAVAN PARK
BEECHWORTH MOTOR INN
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