To be held Saturday 2 September 2023.

Event Distances

Wild 60 is a 60km ride (must be 16yo +)

Wild 30 is a 30km ride (must be 12yo+)

Wild Shorty is a 13km ride (must be 8yo +) - designed for non-serious riders, novices and family groups.

Note on Ages: We have set the ages to reflect the standard of ability to safely participate in the event. If your child is experienced then we can give special consideration. Please contact us on admin@hevents.com.au to seek permission to enter children under the age category. Please note a small amount of traffic will be present on some sections of the course.

Standard Entry Fees

Event Early Bird
(until 30 June)
Standard
(1 Jul- 20 Aug
Late entry
(21 Aug - 1 Sept)
Event Day
(2 Sept)
Wild 60 (18y+) $95 $105
$115 $125
Wild 30 (18y+) $75
$85 $95 $105
Wild 30 (12y+) $55 $65 $75 $85
Wild 13 (18y+) $45 $55 $65 $75
Wild 13 (8y+) $35 $45 $55 $65
Wild 13 (Family)
(2 X 18y+, 2 X 8y+)
$155 $175 $195 $205

Note Early bird entries until 30 June 2023

All entrant can purchase a discounted event T Shirt for just $15 until 21 Sept

All entrants will receive a finisher medal

Start Times

Wild 60 starts 8.00am

Wild 30 starts 9.15am

Wild Shorty starts 9.30am

Where

Event compound will be in the grounds of the Wollombi Tavern off Great North Road, Wollombi, Hunter Valley, NSW. About 20min from Cessnock and about 90min from Sydney.

Bib Collection

At the Event Compound, behind Wollombi Tavern, Wollombi off Great North Rd on Event Day from 7.00 - 9.15am. You must collect your registration kit 45min before your event start.

Course info General

Note Undercliff Winery and Moores Rd is private property and not available for general public rides, outside the event.

The event compound and registration area will be in the grounds of the Wollombi Tavern. From there riders will marshal for their starts and head out the back gate and onto the Yango Creek Rd. All courses start and end here, with the finish being a right hand turn into the grounds of the Tavern to the finish arch. The Wild Shorty course is out and back and the Wild 60 is a looped courses with the Wild 30 looped and out and back. Please note there are no road closures on the main tracks and normal road rules apply when using the roadways. We do not expect much traffic and a traffic management plan will be in place. Please be aware the course has some very steep climbs and decents. The surface is mostly fire trails and gravel roads which have various degrees of condition, from 'rough as guts' to quite smooth. Note Undercliffe Winery and Moores Rd is private property and not available for general public rides, outside the event. This course is under review given constant breaches of the private property by practising riders!!!.

What do you get for your entry fee?

  1. Easy access to event info
  2. Easy online entry system. You will be charged a processing fee by The Automated Club System.
  3. Direct contact to the Event Director for Course event info
  4. Option to purchase a souvenir T Shirt (if entered by 20 Aug)
  5. A souvenir Bike number
  6. Electronic timing and results of your ride
  7. Drink stations where required
  8. Traffic Management planning for the event
  9. A professionally staged event compound and atmosphere
  10. Public Liability Insurance held by the organiser
  11. Awards ceremony with spot category winner prizes and random draws

Aid/Drink Stations

There will be 1 opportunity to refill your water for the 60 and 30km courses. We suggest you start with two full biddons.

Course Marshals and Emergency Planning

The event is being assisted by Laguna Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. There will be marshals at key intersections. If you are having difficulty or identify other participants with problems, please let these marshals know and we will deploy the appropriate medical or logistical support. A sweep vehicle will collect any withdrawals and respond to any medical emergencies.

Rider acknowledgement

Special Lanyards for finsiher medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each category. The age/year categories are:

  1. 8 -11 - 13km only
  2. 12 -14, 15-17 - 13km and 30km only
  3. 16 -17 - Junior
  4. 18 -29 - Senior
  5. 30 -39 - Sub Vets
  6. 40 -49 - Vets
  7. 50 -59 - Masters
  8. 60-69 - Grand Masters
  9. 70+ Legends
  10. OPEN E-BIKE CATEGORY

Insurance

H Events hold a sports public liability cover for this event. This does not cover you for personal injury. You are responsible for your own personal accident cover. This is a Ausycling sanctioned event for Mass Participation. We pay a per person fee to Auscycling from the entry fee.

Accommodation

Wollombi has some very nice but very limited number of B & B and cottage accommodation. Have a look at Wollombi Valley web page www.visitwollombi.com.au .

If are looking to stay right beside the start, try 'The Old Pub House' on 0418 114 303 or email thefarm@hunterescape.com.au

Camping

CAMPING IS NO LONGER FREE AND IS LIMITED PLEASE CHECK WITH THE BELOW OPTIONS BEFORE PLANNING TO CAMP.


Below the Old Pub House (NEXT TO START)

Camping arrangements have changed. Contact the Old Pub House to book some space on 0418 114 303.


Cranky Rock Wollombi

Call 0438757442 or 49983191 or www.crankyrockwollombi.com.au


Wattle Valley Farm

Contact bookings@wattlevalleyfarm.com.au

Parking

Parking will be available on the southern side of the Tavern or along Great North Rd on the north side of Yango Creek Rd. Please DO NOT park Yango Creek Rd.

Results

Will be available live on race day

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