Thank you to our 2018 participants! You helped us raise $1,672 for Kids’ Cancer!!
When: Sunday 12th May 2019
Parking: Henrietta Creek picnic area. (Approx 35klm up the Palmerston Highway from Innisfail)
Registration: K-Tree road entrance to the Misty Mountains (3klm down the Hwy)
Note: You will need to make your own way safely down the highway. Obey all road rules.
Long Course: 55klm
Cost: $40 individuals (this is a tax deductible donation to Cancer Council)
Short Course: 30klm
Cost: $40 individuals, $90 for families (2 adults and up to 3 children)
MTBA day licence: $10 Adults
$7 Juniors
You will need to bring cash for this on the day if you are not an MTBA member
Registration: from 8:00am
Ride briefing: 8:45am
Ride Start: 9:00am
Event: Charity/training ride with all funds raised going to the Cancer Council.
Henrietta Creek picnic area: picnic and camping area with BBQ, tables, bins and a swimming hole for you to enjoy. Located approximately 35klms up the Palmerston Highway from Innisfail.
Fitness: You will need a reasonable level of fitness to complete the short course. An average rider will make the main rest point at South Johnstone camp within an hour and a half.
Only intermediate/experienced riders should attempt the long course, it will take about 4 hours to complete.
Courses:
After parking at Henrietta Creek picnic area you will need to sign in at the BBQ area. Once the briefing is done we will our way down the Highway to the K-Tree road where the ride begins.
The long course riders, you will do a challenging loop ride with over 1000 metres of climbing and some awesome downhills. There's some washouts, rocks and maybe a branch or two but nothing an experienced rider can't handle. Ride up Bora Ground Road - 6klm of moderate climbing, over the hills on West Palmerston Road to an exhilarating descent into the Maalan. Stop here for refreshments and return. Remember that exhilarating descent? – well now it’s a climb! - Sorry about that but you know Bora Ground is coming up and it’s a scream!!
Short Course riders, you will make your way to South Johnstone camp where you may enjoy a relaxing swim, a drink and snack before riding back to the start. There is about 683 metres of climbing, so a good warm up for your legs but not too difficult.
What to bring: All riders will need to be self-sufficient and carry spare tubes, pumps and water.
Do I need to mention the obvious - a helmet rated to Australian Standards and an off-roadworthy bike.
Course Markings: The course will be marked at relevant intersections with directional arrows. Marshalls may also be present.
Traffic: Riders must give way to traffic on all roads, bitumen and dirt. Warning signs to traffic will be posted on the trail and the highway letting vehicles know you are around. The dirt track is NOT closed to traffic, all normal road rules apply.
Registration: Preferred option is to pre-register on the Register Now site. Late entries will be accepted on the day, however you will need to bring the correct ride and licence fee.
Thank you to our sponsors!
A sausage sizzle lunch at Henrietta Creek will be supplied.
Thank you to our volunteers!
Thank YOU for supporting this very worthy cause.