Welcome to the Emu Creek Lunatic Fringe 8hr/3hr Mountain Bike race, March 12th 2011. NSW, Australia:
Lunatic Fringe @ Emu Creek
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Mountain Bike race Saturday March 12th 2011 [NEXT YEARS DATE] Emu Creek Off Road Park. Tabulam NSW. Australia NEW news! The Lunatic Fringe is now a 8hr and 3hr Solo and team event.This is afun event open to anyone with a mountain bike. But you better do some training!Beginners, novices, veterans and elite riders are all welcome to come out to the north eastern NSW community and enjoy the weekend of riding/racing and entertainment.
Emu creek is a beautiful family friendly location, with swings and a bmx track for the kids as well as swimming holes and short walks from the campgrounds to catch all the Mountain bike racing action (budding family photographers take note).
Camping facilities include: Grassy spots Fresh clean rain water Hot showers and toilets Fire pits
Course:
11.9k course (35 - 45 minute approx). The Emu Creek Lunatic fringe has more single track than any of our other events. Its starts at the Gp Moto Cross track and uses a flowing 6k single track in a new forest (think African savanah) before returning to the excellent Enduro X trail single track with bermed corners mini climbs and descents. This new course is suited to all riders. Trail surface is a combination fast clay (fire roads and Moto X track), sandy/fast hard clay/rocky sections (Enduro Moto X track). 85% Single track, 10% Fire road.
Course photo gallery and slideshow: Click any picture to view bigger images
Event Programme: Friday 11th 2pm Registration Opens/Race Village opens/Set up camp Saturday 12th March: Lunatic Fringe Registration Opens at 8am closes at 10.30am. Lunatic fringe (8hr Team race) 11am - 7pm Threeway (3hr race) 11.am - 2pm Luna kids(race) 2.30pm ($Free entryregister on the day8 to 14 years Kids can use BMX bikes. Parents MUST SIGN Luna Kids Release)
[Solo 8hr*Juniors must be 17years+. All other Juniors 12yrs+ can ride the Solo 3hrs and Duo, Duo 8hrs and 4 and Person (8hr team event)]
Please Note:Its recommended that allcompetitors must be on site by 9.45am. If you arrive after the start of the events please drive at 10kph and be aware of riders on the road. The entrance road is part of the course this year. Riders Leaving after the 3hr are asked to pay attention and giveway to all riders when exiting the property.
Please note: NO LIGHTS NEEDED! (Sunset 7.19pm)
Climate/Stats: Emu Creek Elevation:333m Sunset:7.19pm Sunrise:6.17am Average Daily Temperature: 18.9c Average Night time Temperature: 10.1c See weather link on the side bar.
How to get there: Be ecologically and economically smart and share your car/transport with another rider. Directions to Emu Creek
Arrival times:Everyone is welcome to come to Emu creek on friday (March 11th). (The earlier you arrive the better camp spot you will get)
Registration: The registration tent opens on Friday at 3pm. All 8hr riders will be weighed before and after their races (to check hydration levels).
Prizes: up to $3000 in prizes Top 3 in each category. Prize giving will be 30 minutes after the finish of each event. 3hr at 2.30pm 8hr at 7.30pm 12hr at 10.30pm
Safety/Support: Every participant must wear a helmet, ride a safe bicycle, carry a spare/tools and obey all rules, marshals and organizers instructions. Medical personnel will be on hand for rider support. We count on you to ride in a safe manner. Riders are responsible for their own Insurance/medical coverage.
Luna kids/Non riders/Supporter fees: $5 (daily) -17 (2 days plus camping) each (All Luna kids/and NON Ridering supporters must pay the Emu Creek entrance fee when arriving. Children under 3 free )
Entry fees: Solo (8hr) $85 < Solo (3hr) $65
Duo (8hr) $140 Duo (8hr) $130 Duo (3hr) $120
4s Team (8hr) $280 4s Team (6hr) $260
6s Team (12hr) $360
ENTRIES OPEN DEC 12TH, 2010
Tell your friends, get a team together and start training!
Lunatic Fringe Honour Roll: Richard Alberthsen 2009 Solo Men winner (12hr) Penny Dustow 2009 Solo Woman winner (12hr) Sunrise Screamers 2009 4s Team winner (12hr)
Grant Wiseth 2009 Solo Men winner (6hr) Kim Beckinsale 2009 Solo Woman winner (6hr)
Brad Gordon 2009 Solo Men winner (3hr) Susan Sim 2009 Solo Woman winner (3hr)
