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 has been 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 and drink 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 RIDE : Longbeach Estate

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.

KEY DATES:
Race Day: Sunday 24 November 2019
Entries Open: July 1, 2019


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 - $80 
__  Masters, 40-49 yrs - $80
__  Vet, 50-59 yrs - $80 
__  Super Vet, 60+ yrs - $80

23KM MTB - LONGBEACH ESTATE
__  Junior, 10-17 yrs - $30
__  Open, 18+ yrs - $70
__  Vet, 40+ yrs - $70

FAMILY 12KM MTB RIDE
2018 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 24 November 2019
Entries Open: July 1, 2019


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 - $20 
__  Senior, 18+ yrs - $35 

MTB TEAM CHALLENGE

2019 SPONSORS:  
                 35KM CLASSIC TEAM CHALLENGE : Drummond & Etheridge
                 23KM CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE : Aon
 
Round up your work colleagues and put together a team for a Team Challenge! This is a great team building activity for the workplace - your could even train together in your lunch breaks.  And why not challenge other local businesses for a bit of fun and good ol' competition.

23KM Corporate Team Challenge - This ride is aimed at businesses taking on rival companies for some good freindly competition! Three riders of the business team MUST be an employee of that business.  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 24 November 2019
Entries Open: July 1, 2019

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

ENTRY FEES: SAME AS INDIVDUALS