WEEK 3 is a SINGLETRACKS Core XC lap race with the addition of Lower Mishmash, Uppercrust, Upper Mishmash, and Switchback Alley. Sport Grade will continue to race the Core XC Loop including The Garden Path.

COURSE: View the Week 3 XC Course Map here.

REGISTRATION: From 2.45pm at the race base in the upper dog exercise area.

RACE BRIEFINGS AND START: Riders must be ready for race briefing 15 minutes before the start of a race. The race briefing will be in the start area. This area will be marked by two cones 10m below the start line which is marked by two cones and a start line on the ground. Riders will be briefed and then called to the start line from here based on the current ranking. Do not move out of this order as it is set up to minimise the need for passing. There will be a break of 30 secs between wave one and wave two within a race. The race starter will separate this and the timing will be adjusted to allow for the difference. After the start you will go straight up into the track that takes you on to C2. There is no loop on the grass at the start. On each loop the race will exit the trees over the cattle stop and do the start/finish loop before heading back into the trees and C2.

GRADES: Based on last weeks results and the riders choice of Competitive (all tracks) or Sport (Core XC loop). It is in everyone’s best interest to be in the right grade to minimise passing or lapping. If you need to change your grade please contact murray@singletrack.org.nz, or change the grade at registration. Grades are not permanent so adjustments will be made after each race.

WEEK 3 GRADE LISTS HERE (after week 2 races)

RACES and RACE TIMES: 

3:35pm – Sport Grade: 2 laps SINGLETRACKS Core XC Course including the Garden Path. (cut off to start 2nd lap – 15 minutes)

4:05pm – A Grade: 3 laps SINGLETRACKS Core XC Course including Lower Mishmash, Uppercrust, Upper Mishmash, and Switchback Alley on laps 2 and 3. The first lap will miss Lower Mishmash and continue on C2. 

4:40pm – B Grade: 3* laps SINGLETRACKS Core XC Course including Lower Mishmash, Uppercrust, Upper Mishmash, and Switchback Alley on laps 2 and 3. The first lap will miss Lower Mishmash and continue on C2.

5:15pm – C Grade: 2 laps SINGLETRACKS Core XC Course including Lower Mishmash, Uppercrust, Upper Mishmash, and Switchback Alley on laps 2 and 3. The first lap will miss Lower Mishmash and continue on C2.

5:40pm – D Grade: 2 laps SINGLETRACKS Core XC Course including Uppercrust, Upper Mishmash, and Switchback Alley on laps 2. The first lap will miss Uppercrust and continue on C2.

* B grade has the option of 3 or 2 laps. Those that race only two laps will be automatically placed below those that do 3 laps. (cut off to start 3rd lap – 25 minutes)

You are responsible for counting your laps and knowing when to finish!

WARMING UP: The SINGLETRACKS XC loop may be used for warming up before 3.15pm. The Crocodile / Crocpot loop shown in blue on the course map is available for warming up. This can be accessed via the track above the normal entrance to the trees (see map). The Upper Dog Exercise area where below the race base can be used for warming up. There is to be no riding in any other areas of Halswell Quarry Park.

UNIFORM: Remember you are representing your school so you need to wear your school cycling tops and school (or plain) cycle shorts, or your school sports uniform. 

AFTER YOUR RACE: There is no prize giving after the races so you are free to head off, or support your team mates. RETURN YOUR RACE NUMBER to the registration table.

ACCESS AND PARKING: Off Kennedys Bush Road, in the main carpark of Halswell Quarry Park. Race base information is here

TOILETS: There is a public toilet block in Findlay’s Picnic Area and down in the main quarry car park. Please access these via the track to the car park if you are on a bike. Keep them tidy and clean … we want to be allowed to come back for other races!

RUBBISH: This is a public reserve and it is expected that you take any rubbish away with you. Please leave it tidy so that it can be used for future events.

RESULTS: Results will be posted on Facebook and the Singletracks Website later in the evening or the following day.