35KM  |  23KM  |  TEAM  
​ 12km FAMILY RIDE

The 35km Classic MTB event has great cash prize money for the first 3 home in each category as well as $500 up for grabs for the fastest overall male and female rider. Electronic timing will be used.

The 23km Recreational ride WILL also be timed but is more relaxed and a great event for those new to cycling or who just want to enjoy the ride and the challenge.

The TEAM event has been amped up this year with the choice of  the 35km track or the 23km track for teams up to 4 with the best 3 times counted towards the winning team.
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The famous Longbeach Gate trophy is the prize for the 23km event and a new trophy was  introduced in 2016  for the 35km TEAM event.
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The 12km Family ride is great way to get all of the family out and enjoying the atmosphere of this wonderful event in a safe, well organised environment. The Family Ride will be timed.

ABOUT THE RACE

A track designed for stamina and speed along farm tracks, gravel road and up and down a series of steep gullies along the coastline which will provide some challenging cycling. The total ascent (ie. vertical metres gained) over the course is 553 metres.
  • DOGS are not to be brought onto the property. 
  • You will receive a FREE steak sandwich at the end of your event.​

DATES  |  TIMES  |  STATS

35KM CLASSIC MTB CHALLENGE : BNZ
                
For competitive riders - a track designed for stamina and speed, along gravel roads, farm tracks, steep gullies, the coastline and a river crossing. Will provide some challenging cycling.

 23KM RECREATIONAL & E BIKE RIDE : Longbeach Dairies 

A recreational ride for those who want a good off-road challenge. Great for those new to Mountain Biking events, or just wanting to enjoy the ride. If you a riding and E Bike please select this category when registering. 

KEY DATES:
Race Day: Sunday 26 November 2023
After 20th November late fees of $5 for Junior and $15 for all other categories

For all your pre-race information please go to the PRE-RACE INFO page

RACE STATS:
Course record Male: 1:17
Course record Female: 1:41
Average time 35km: 2:08
Average time 23km: 1:20

ENTRY FEE:

35KM MTB - BNZ
__  Junior, 15-17 yrs - $35 
__  Open, 18+ yrs - $85 


23KM MTB - LONGBEACH DAIRIES
__  Junior, 10-17 yrs - $30
__  Open, 18+ yrs - $75

FAMILY 12KM MTB RIDE
 SPONSOR : Ray Mayne Hose & Fitting

A great option for the whole family to enjoy the ride and a fun day out!

This OFF-ROAD course is recommended for children 8 yrs and over - strictly for competitors aged 6 year olds and over - all participants MUST be able to bike 12km proficiently.

It is an off-road course with hills and an area of gravel/beach stones. There will be lots of other competitors passing you on the course so please ensure that your child can safely ride this distance off-road and ride up/down hills before you register them. Absolutely no training wheels or running bikes!

You will receive a complimentary country sausage sizzle at the completion of the race.

KEY DATES:
Race Day: Sunday 26 November 2023
Late fees apply after 20 November, $5 for Junior and $15 for all other categories


For all your pre-race information please go to the PRE-RACE INFO page

ENTRY FEES:
12KM MTB FAMILY - RAY MAYNE HOSE AND FITTINGS 
__  Junior, 6-17 yrs - $25 
__  Senior, 18+ yrs - $55 


MTB TEAM CHALLENGES

2023 SPONSORS:  
                 35KM CLASSIC TEAM CHALLENGE : Drummond & Etheridge
                 23KM TEAM CHALLENGE : Big Als 
 
Both courses provide the perfect opportunity for those looking to get a group of work colleagues, team members or even just some mates together to give themselves a challenge! Why not challenge another group, and see who can race the course the fastest...we're all for a bit of friendly competition! You can have up to four riders with the first three riders times being the team's recorded final time.  
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KEY DATES:
Race Day: Sunday 26 November 2023

For all your pre-race information please go to the PRE-RACE INFO page

ENTRY FEES: SAME AS INDIVDUALS