Pump N Pedals FN Epic Event Schedule 2017 Friday 12 May 4:30pm 5:30pm o 1 st Race pack collection opportunity Pump N Pedals 113-117 Sheridan Street, Cairns Saturday 13 May 3:00pm 4:00pm o 2 nd Race pack collection opportunity Mareeba Heritage Coffee House (in the Mareeba Heritage Centre) 245 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Sunday 14 May Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park 6am o Last minute Race pack collection 100km competitors only (NOT recommended but available) 6:30am o 100km FN Epic Race Briefing (for all competitors except Elite Male and Veteran Male) 6:45am o 100km FN Epic Race Start (for all competitors except Elite Male and Veteran Male) 7am o 100km FN Epic Race Briefing for Elite and Veteran Males 7:15am o 100km FN Epic Race start for Elite and Veteran Males 8am o Race pack collection available for 30km and 50km riders 8:45am o 50 Kays of Epic Race Briefing 9am o 50 Kays of Epic Race Start 9:10am o 30km Taste of Epic Race Briefing 9:20am o 30km Taste of Epic Race Start ~ 12:00pm o Presentations for 30km Kays of Epic participants ~ 1pm o Presentations for 50km Taste of Epic participants ~ 12-2pm o Presentations for 100km FN Epic participants (categories presented as podiums complete)
FN Epic Competitor Briefing Updated 03.05.17 Please read carefully The Pump N Pedals FN Epic 100km, 50km and 30km races Mountain biking is an adventure sport which carries with it inherent risks. Riders need to be self-sufficient and prepared for tough weather and trail conditions and at all times ride to their ability. The Mareeba Mountain Goats Inc will do everything in our power to make the event a memorable experience for all participants. No registrations will be accepted after 6pm Thursday 11 May 2017. Event Rules 1. This is a self-supported race. 2. No littering 3. Your race number must be visible on the front of your bike at all times. 4. To withdraw from the event you must do so by informing the race director Rudi De Faveri 5. Stay on course, and do not take short cuts. If you get lost, return to the last sighted directional marker. 6. You must obey all road rules. 7. Give way to all vehicles, especially emergency services, during the event. 8. You must obey marshals and SES volunteers. 9. Always assist injured riders. 10. Passing. Riders should do so in a safe location and call track right if passing on the right or track left if passing on the left. Please be considerate of other riders, as we want everyone to have a good experience during this event. 11. Do not use headphones during the event as this will reduce your ability to respond to audible warnings and the surroundings around you. 12. You must sign at registration that you have read and understood this document. Warning Before participating in this event you should be sufficiently skilled to do so. The course as mentioned is a combination of single track, fire trail and dirt road. Some sections of the trail are technical and some of the downhill sections are very tricky. Always ride within your limits and get off the bike and WALK when you need to. Riders should ensure that they are fit enough to 1
complete the event. Riders need to be in good health and should not have any illness that may affect their ability to participate in the event. Collection of race packs There will be 3 opportunities for collection of race packs. See the event schedule for race pack collection times and locations: There will be LIMITED collection of race packs on race day for 100km competitors unless pre-arranged with race organisers. Please email: mareebamountaingoats@gmail.com Race packs can be collected on race day near the Start/Finish area for competitors riding in the 50 Kays of Epic and Taste of Epic events. Start and Finish Location Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park at Dinden State Forest As you are driving along Davies Creek road please pay attention to the signs and follow the directions of the volunteers. Facilities at race start and finish 1. Toilets. But to avoid the cue, better to get up early and leave this bit of baggage at home. 2. Food and drink. Steakburgers, pasta, sandwiches and chips plus a range of cold drinks available for purchase from 10am. 3. Coffee van should be on site by 7am to assist all espresso requirements. 4. Cold showers or a beautiful swimming hole down the road. 2
Expected weather conditions Mean maximum temperature = 27 C Mean minimum temperature = 15 C Course All courses will be crossing and travelling on public roads for short distances. Riders are expected to exercise extreme caution and be aware that local traffic will be using these roads. This is especially pertinent around the start and finish location at Dinden State Forest (Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park). Remember give way to all traffic and always keep left. Course arrows and Crosses 1. This arrow will be used for the 30km, 50km and 100km competitors 1. If you see the cross it means you have gone the wrong way 2. The RED arrow on white background is for the 100km riders only for the first 21km of course and for the first 2.5km of the 50km course. 3
30km The 30km course will start/finish at the Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park trailhead. The course is comprised of majority single track and fire roads. Competitors will begin by riding the following trails: velodrome, twin gullies, sticks and stones, balboa and tank trail (As per QPWS map will be trails 1,2 &3). Instead of entering the trails into McGrath s maize (trail 4), competitors will continue along the fire road heading West towards the State Forest Boundary Gate (manned by marshalls and signed). The 30 km riders will turn right at this location and continue on our temporary trail network before rejoining the existing trail network and finishing at the start/finish area (McGrath s maize, The Link, The Bone, Dingo Run and Youthful Yindin = Trails 4,1,5,1,7). There will be NO Food or Drink stations on the 30km course (competitors must be self sufficient). 50km The 50km course will start with a lap of the velodrome and Youthful Yindin (normal direction). Competitors will then return to the start finish area and cross Davies Creek Road and enter Bridle Creek Road. Competitors will follow black arrows on white background. Competitors will follow Bridle Creek Road for approximately 3.5km before turning right into the singletrack (Devils Link trail). Volunteers will be at this location (checkpoint Whiskey 1). Competitors will exit the Devils Link trail and turn right and follow the powerline road back to Davies Creek Road. N.B. the trail returning back to Davies Creek Road has steep ascents and descents and BIG water bars and all competitors should exercise caution whilst traveling this route. At Davies Creek Road competitors will turn right and proceed to the start/finish area. Competitors will then race/ride along the trail network in the normal direction of travel (traversing trails velodrome, twin gullies, sticks and stones, balboa and tank trail 1,2,and 3). Instead of entering the trails into McGrath s Maize, competitors will continue along the fire road heading West towards the State Forest Boundary Gate and Emerald Creek Falls. Riders must continue through all gates and follow course markers as indicated. Riders will enjoy the normally off limit trail areas of Adler Hill, before returning to Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park for the finish. 4
There will be food and drink available at Emerald Creek Falls. Riders should use the opportunity after the first ~10km when they return to the trail head area to pick up extra food or drink. 100km The 100km is a great challenge for competitors and brings competitors back to the event year after year. It takes in some of the best trail areas that Mareeba and the surrounds have to offer. The first 60km of the 100km race will take in the trail areas in and around Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park and Clohesy River Road, before completing the final 35km which is identical to the course ridden by the 50km riders (please see above). The initial 60km course differs significantly to the final third of the race as it has a great deal more climbing and more difficult terrain to negotiate. The difficulty does reward the rider however with some spectacular views and scenery. Some sections may be technically very difficult for some riders and will be signed appropriately for competitors. Riders must ride to their ability. Experienced and advanced riders will cherish these thrilling sections. All sections of this trail may be rideable should you have the skill and the legs, for those of you that don t there is only a few short distances and sections that may require you to hop off the bike and give it a friendly push. 100km event competitors will commence the race by completing a lap of the Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park Trails in reverse (anticlockwise) following the RED arrows on white background or a BLACK arrow on RED background. Competitors will pass through the start/finish area and therefore will be able to take more water or food on board. Please note riders will NOT be doing Tank trail (trail 3) on the reverse lap. Competitors will then cross Davies creek road and enter Bridle Creek Road, which they will follow all the way to Clohesy River Road. At Clohesy River Road competitors will turn LEFT. Follow Clohesy River Road for approx. 9km before entering Veivers Track on your LEFT. A volunteer will be at this position to assist riders with food and water/electrolyte. Veivers track has some steep slippery climbs and some technical descents. At the end of Veivers track, competitors will cross Bridle Creek road and head directly into the singletrack known as the Devils Link. From this point the course is identical to the 50km course. Food and water locations 100km competitors Riders are expected to be self-sufficient. However there will be limited complimentary water, electrolyte powder and bananas available at the following distances: 1. ~21km. This is the start/finish area. Your own pre-prepared food and drink can be left here for easy access. 2. 44km Check point Charlie 1 5
3. 56km This is the start/finish area. Your own pre-prepared food and drink can be left here for easy access. 4. 80km Check point Echo 1 There will be food and drink for sale at the start/finish area. What riders will need to bring with them 1. Plenty of water and electrolytes. a. Riders should anticipate using approximately 500mL - 1L of fluid per hour during intensive exercise. N.B. This is dependent on the individual and should be used as a guide only. b. 100km riders will be passing near the original start location at the following distances and will therefore be able to access their own extra supplies if needed i. ~21km ii. 56km 2. Food and nutrients. 3. Money for pre or post race purchases. 4. Specific bike requirements a. Bikes should be recently serviced with particular attention being paid to the brakes. If conditions are wet, competitors should bring a spare set of brake pads. Good tyres will also be essential to allow climbing of steep gradients. b. 2 tubes and tyre levers c. Puncture repair kit d. Pump or CO 2 canisters e. Chain link f. Multi-tool, with a chain repair tool g. Chain lube (possibly a wet weather type). No-one likes chain suck and there are many sandy creek crossings h. Gloves i. Helmet (meeting AS/NZS 2063) 5. Snake bite bandage 6. Mobile phone (if your phone doesn t have a compass on it, download one online) 7. Simple first aid kit (to treat abrasions and gastrolyte sachets for severe dehydration) 8. Sunscreen Cut off times The aim of is to have everyone finish by no later than 3:00pm, therefore we will be having cut off times for 100km participants. The following cut off times will apply: 1. 56km mark 12pm. This is the start / finish area. Marshalls will provide competitors advice as to how they are to proceed if given a warning about time cut offs. Failure to comply with a Marshall s direction will result in disqualification. Rubbish 6
You must not dispose of your gel/wrapper or other rubbish on the course. Shove your wrappers in your pockets or up in your knicks until you get to the next feed station. It is completely unacceptable to litter along this course! Spectators Best location will be the Davies Creek Mountain Bike Park trails, Dinden State Forest (ie start and finish location). The cross country race day car park will not be used for parking to allow competitors and their families to set up pop up shade covers. There is a sand pit for the younger kids, so bring along some trucks or spades and buckets to play with (with names on them). Event Safety General Mountain Bike Safety This is a LONG event and contains varied trails including: singletrack, fire trail and public roads. There are some technical sections and fast downhills especially in the initial 60km section of the 100km event, so riders need to ride within their ability and ensure that they are always in control. Caution signs will ONLY be placed at the most hazardous locations along the trail. The trail can vary quickly, from flowing singletrack to rutted sections with steep sides and drop offs, to very fast downs with large water bars. No section of this trail will be closed to other users so you may expect to see: horse riders, motorbike riders, walkers, runners, 4x4 drivers and hopefully a few cassowaries. Please give way to all other traffic and trail users. Road Safety There are sections of this trail where riders will be travelling on public roads that will be open to vehicles (there are no road closures for this event). We will be placing signs up to warn motorists of your presence. However to stay safe ensure the following: 1. You must obey road rules (including keep left) at all times during the event. 2. You must obey signed instructions provided by Mareeba Mountain Goats Inc. 3. You must obey instructions given by volunteers and Marshalls. Riders should ride defensively and remember that safety is your responsibility. Specifics Davies Creek Road Riders will be travelling along Davies Creek Road and crossing it during the event. When riders are crossing Davies Creek Road during the 100km and 50km event they should ensure the road is clear of traffic before proceeding. First Aid The SES will provide first aid. If you need first aid while on course please approach a course marshal or dial 000 or 112. First aid will also be available at the start/finish area. 7
If you pass an injured rider on the course please stop to help them and report any incidents to the next marshal you see on course. We will adjust your finish time accordingly for any time spent assisting injured riders so please keep a track of the time spent assisting them. Emergency instructions In the case of an incident please follow these steps. Minor incidents: sprains, fatigue, non-urgent incidents and general reporting if you have safety concerns about the course. 1. Report to the next feed station or course marshal. Non-urgent evacuations will be made from the feed stations. Evacuations will be done when there are available resources. Major incidents: cardiac arrest, significant trauma, snake bites, and heat exhaustion. 1. You or another rider must provide first response and injury management until a qualified First Aid provider arrives. 2. If mobile phone reception available dial 112. 3. If no mobile phone reception available, direct a following rider to advise the next course marshal of emergency asking them to take particular note of your location. We will have dedicated motorbike and quad riders doing continuous loops of the course to monitor participant safety. If at any time you need assistance please flag one of these guys down. In addition please report immediately any bush fire that you can see or smell to the Race co-ordinator or course marshalls. Withdrawing from the event You must inform the race director directly (Rudi De Faveri) if you intend to withdraw from the event. Rudi will be at the start/finish all day with a high visibility vest on. If you are withdrawing from the event and you don t intend on returning the start/finish line you must notify your decision to an SES volunteer and inform them of your name and number and that they must inform the race director. If no-one is available to collect you we will endeavour to transport you back to the start/finish line. But as a non-emergency, this will take a considerable time to occur. Please note if you don t inform the race director of your withdrawal and we spend our afternoon looking for you, we will be severely p!ss@d. 8
Presentations Presentations will be staggered throughout the day. Please refer to the Event Schedule on our website for approximate times. Event organisers will wait for the majority of riders to have cleared the course before presentations begin. Cancellation, Refunds and Transfer to another event length We understand that circumstances arise where you may no longer be able to participate in the event. Cancellation and Refunds Full refund if you advise us by email anytime before 05 May 2017. Refunds after this date will be at the discretion of the race director. For refunds please email: mareebamountaingoats@gmail.com In the event that the Event course is, in the opinion of the Event organisers, unsafe (for example by reason of heavy rain, bushfires, "acts of god"), organisers may, in their sole discretion, attempt to re-route the course, find an alternative shortened course or cancel the Event. If the event is cancelled, rerouted or shortened, no refund or transfer to another event will be made. Due to the scale of the Event and travel & commitment involved by competitors, it is not practical to re-schedule the Event to any other weekend. Final note from Race Director/Co-ordinator Thanks for taking the time to read the above information. Event safety is paramount to the Mareeba Mountain Goats Inc to ensure that everyone enjoys the experience, and comes back again and again to participate. 9
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