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CAN YOU CONQUER THE MOUNTAIN IN 2010?

Again in 2010, Grindin Gearz is offering a packed weekend of fun and events from social rides to competitive events. Short course XC dirt crits and the premier 6hr endurance race will be sure to keep the racers happy, on what is described by many as the finest, most exciting and toughest MTB endurance track in this part of the country!! As well as racing we have added a 30km Countryside Cruise including a pub lunch will be a great way to wind down on Monday morning and share some more stories from the 6 Hour Gold Rush endurance race.

About the 6 HOUR GOLD RUSH ENDURANCE RACE
Anyone can take the challenge and enter the 6 Hour Gold Rush, from novice to expert. The aim is to complete as many laps as possible in the given time period as either solo competitors, or in relay teams of 2 or 3 riders. Team riders can do one lap then change over to the next team member or do multiple laps, it's entirely up to your team.

The Gold Rush course is designed to challenge all riders from novice to expert. The 11km circuit will take anywhere from 30-60 minutes to complete depending on your ability. The trail is a good mix of challenging climbs, open singletrack and fireroad to more technical singletrack and switchbacks.

What is the DIRT DASH Short Course XC?
As the name suggests, the Dirt Dash will be a fast and furious few minutes of bar to bar racing. The 1km course features a very short lung bursting rises, open flats, and a fast flowing descent with a few tight corners thrown in for good measure. Competitors will compete in an elimination format with short 3 minute breaks between rounds before lining up on the grid again. Prizes will be up for grabs for the fastest riders in each class plus awesome consolation prizes.

Why do the COUNTRYSIDE CRUISE?
The Countryside Cruise is the perfect way to top off a great weekend of racing. The ride features approximately 30kms of choice Bicentennial National Trail, Gold Mine relics of the 19th century & bat-riddled limestone tunnels. Top all of that off with a cold beverage and filling country pub lunch and it is sure not to be missed. Those who may be nursing sore legs from Sunday can rest assured knowing this ride is relatively flat. This is a great chance to share some stories from the weekend's races and see some more of the picturesque surrounds of Mount Perry township.

With the social Countryside Cruise and competitive Dirt Dash Short Course XC events open to all riders, the 2010 Mount Perry Gold Rush MTB Festival promises to have something for all riders.

We hope to see you all there.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Registration
Saturday June 12, 12-4pm
Sunday June 13, 630-8am

Course Orientation & Practice
DIRT DASH COURSE (1km) - Saturday June 12 - 12-4pm
GOLD RUSH COURSE (11km)
Saturday June 12 - 12-4pm
Sunday June 13 - 6:30-8am

Racing
DIRT DASH Saturday June 12
Briefing & Racing: 4:30pm

6 HOUR GOLD RUSH Sunday June 13
Briefing: 9:00-9:10am
Start 9:30am
Kids Gold Rush 8:00am

Countryside Cruise - 25kms to lunch stop, then 6km return to Wolca
Monday June 14 - Departs Wolca Reserve 9:00am
Ride will arrive at pub for lunch by 11am.
Don't miss out on this. The BBQ lunch will be worth the ride, not to mention the scenery.

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