Trails YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE Before you leave... The State Forest is perfectly still. 12km from Surfers Paradise, it s a rainforest infused with a quiet tranquility. Suddenly, you hear the call. A rider barrels down the treacherous terrain, fearless and fast. This is Cycling, at the Trails. Across kilometres of new and upgraded trails, the world s bravest mountain bike riders will take on the first international standard mountain bike course in south east Queensland. This venue guide contains everything you need to know to make the most of your GC2018 experience. You can find even more information on the GC2018 App and the website. NERANG MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS LOCATED AT: National Park, Hope Street, QLD 4211 SPORT: Cycling DOWNLOAD THE GC2018 APP The app includes all the information you ll need to know for your event, in one place. You ll find venue maps, fun facts and more. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY Use the GC2018 Journey Planner on the app and make sure you allow plenty of time for travel and entry, and your departure after the event. ARRIVE EARLY Don t miss a moment of the action. Entry gates will open up to two hours before the beginning of each session. KEEP YOUR TICKET WITH YOU Ensure you have the correct ticket for your session. It also entitles you to free public transport* to and from the event. AVOID BAGS It will be much faster to enter the venue. If necessary, make sure your bag will fit under your seat, as there are no cloakrooms in GC2018 venues. KNOW YOUR LIMITS You will pass through an airport style screening process as you enter the venue. Restrictions apply to certain items, such as water and sunscreen, so please check the Venue Entry Conditions and Prohibited & Restricted Items before you leave home. Water: Commercially sealed water bottle up to 350ml. Only bring empty re-usable transparent plastic bottles (free water refill points are available in venue) Sunscreen: Sunscreen bottles up to 250ml
Cycling GC2018 TRAILSIDE TIPS Your Official Venue Guide Fearless riders navigate treacherous terrain, all in pursuit of gold. Combining technique, speed and endurance, is the untamed cousin of Track and Road Cycling. Competitors will complete a specified number of laps of the purpose-built course, involving strenuous climbs and technical descents. While the sport of mountain biking features a range of disciplines, the cross-country discipline will be contested at GC2018. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CYCLING MOUNTAIN BIKE Fast Facts The GC2018 course is approximately 4.5km long. If something breaks on the mountain bike, cyclists must fix it themselves or get to the Technical Assistance Zone where team mechanics can help. The mountain bike event made its debut at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games and has featured at the Melbourne 2006 and Glasgow 2014 Games. Unlike the smooth-bottomed shoes used in road cycling, mountain bike shoes have gripping soles, similar to hiking boots. TAKE TO THE TRAILS is a full day event and spectators can view the action from the trails. To watch from the trails and re-enter the venue, make sure you are issued with a pass out wristband. You will need to pass through the security screening again as you re-enter the venue. For full details on the conditions of entry, see the Venue Entry Conditions. BE PREPARED The Trails are outdoors, so prepare for all weather conditions. Ensure you re wearing comfortable clothing and closed footwear. There are no facilities on the trails for spectators so make sure to utilise these before leaving the venue. Spectators may also bring one folding chair per person, water or water bottle within the permitted limits, and non-aerosol insect repellent up to 250ml. LET S GET LOUD Watching from along the trails, you are part of the course. Cheer, yell and applaud the riders as they fearlessly take on the challenges of the course. BE A GOOD SPORT We d love to see your photos - don t forget to tag #GC2018! Filming and photography must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only and flash photography is prohibited during competition. Make sure to stay behind the course boundary and cross the course only when safe to do so. LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS When viewing the event from the trails, keep to the paths, respect the flora and fauna, follow signage and take all your rubbish with you. MAKE A DAY OF IT There s lots to do around the Trails. Head to Festival 2018 in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach or explore the world heritage listed national parks and nature reserves.
THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL Your Official Venue Guide GETTING THERE AND BACK GET ACTIVE TAKE THE TRAIN HOP ON A BUS #SHARETHEDREAM GC2018 is the largest sporting event Australia has seen this decade, so make sure you allow plenty of time for travel, queuing at transport hubs and security checks. There are many travel options to get you to and from the Trails and public transport is free with your ticket.* The earlier you plan your journey, the more you ll enjoy your Games experience. Use the GC2018 Journey Planner to get started. GET ACTIVE If you re travelling locally, walking or cycling will be the easiest way to get to the venue. Bike parking is available near the Trails on Cotton Street. TAKE THE BUS Many bus routes, including and 745, will run frequently during the Games to station. From station you can take a Games Shuttle close to the venue. CATCH THE TRAIN Catch the train to station. From there, you can walk or take a GC2018 shuttle bus close to the venue. DID YOU KNOW? The Mountain Bike Trails were enabled by GC2018 and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. Be inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable GC2018 by reducing your impact, choosing reusable options and recycling. ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT Accessible shuttle buses will be available to take you to the venue. Plan your journey. *Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition venues on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane on the South East Queensland TransLink public transport network. Just show your GC2018 ticket upon boarding. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event and is not available on the AirTrain service.
Beenleigh Station Ormeau Pacific Motorway (M1) Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms) Ormeau Station Coomera Coomera Station Southport Road Getting to and from Mountain Bike Trails Trails Beaudesert Road Station Games Shuttles Broadw a ter Avenue Pacific Motorway (M1) Local Bus Routes Oxenford Helensvale Transport Hub Runaway Bay Gilston Road Broadbeach Road 745 Train Line Light Rail Line 45 Minute Walking Zone Southport Gold Coast Station Ashmore Road Main Beach Surfers Paradise Train Station Preferred Train Station For Event Access 745 Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach Light Rail Station Mudgeeraba Robina Station Bermuda Street Gold Coast Highway Mermaid Beach Miami Airport Varsity Station Pacific Mo torway (M1) Burleigh Heads Palm Beach Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta Kilometres 0 4.5 9 Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre Plan your specific journey by visiting gc2018.com/transport Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC026.1. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
Trails Venue Perimeter Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry - 1 min walking time) Recommended Signed Walking Route (Exit - 1 min walking time) Lawson Street Stevens Street Hope Street Connection Road North Street Southport Road Venue Entry/Exit Bike Parking Transit Mall (Games shuttle bus service to/from venue) Local Bus Taxi Stand Passenger Pick Up Ferry Street Martin Street Cotton Street Prince Street Short Street Ticket Box Office Accessible Welcome Point Lavelle Street Metres 0 45 90 Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC026.2. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
3km Trails Venue Perimeter Race Route Access Point to Trails Toilets 1km 2km Connection Road Start lap 4km Yarrayne Road Lawson Street Stevens Street Hope Street Finish Start North Street Metres 0 65 130 Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC026.3. * Map (December 2017) subject to change
Trails Venue Perimeter Spectator Area Venue Entry Venue Exit Field of Play Cycling - ATM Food & Drink Information Stroller Storage Lost and Found Service Family Rest Area Official Shop Outdoor Seating Toilets Water Refill Point First Aid Hope Street Metres 0 15 30 Copyright and database right 2017. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC026.4. * Map (December 2017) subject to change