collie river mtb marathon community challenge - 15km
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Collie River MTB Marathon Community Challenge - 15km
When
Saturday July 5th, 9am Racing Starts
Location
Harris River Estate Winery
442 Harris River Road Collie WA 6225
Price
$35
Experience level
Basic Fitness / Ability to ride 15km on Forestry Trails and 'Green' level single trails on a Mountain Bike / Off Road Bike.
Children Under the Age of 11 will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Category Awards - Community Challenge Ride
No fastest ride times will be awarded for the community challenge ride. If you wish to race then please enter the racing divisions to be eligible for prizes (15km/25km 'Adaptive Aces Race', 40km 'Gravel Hot Shots', 50km 'Single Track Kings' or the 90km 'Big One"
BICYCLE / GEAR REQUIREMENTS
A serviced/functional mountain bike with off-road tyres. We recommend carrying a water bottle and some basic spares/tools/mini-pump. Wear some comfortable clothes - and be prepared for wet weather with a rain coat in case there is a forecast of rain. (Electric Pedal Assist Bikes are welcome, but need to retain factory 25km/h assist limit). It's highly recommended that you do some training rides on your bike prior to the event and ensure your bike is functioning properly, you are familiar with the gears/brakes and you have an appropriate fitness level for a 15 km off-road ride.
Included: Rider Pack (including event merchandise, printed event details, partner/sponsors promotional items). Event Village Stalls and light entertainment, genuine off-road riding experience with marked/signposted trails and support on-course (tail end/following rider, marshalls at check-points), finishers medal and food/fruit at checkpoints and finishing line.
For Up-To Date Event Maps please check back to this website or Event Face Book Page. We will also be emailing event participants updates in the weeks leading up to the event.
Itinerary
Friday 4th July 2025
3pm - 5pm - Riders able to sign in and pick up their Rider Packs from TBC
5:15pm - Event Crew/Volunteer Briefing at TBC TBC
Saturday 5th July 2025
6:30am - 8:50am - Riders able to sign in and pick up their Rider Packs from Harris River Winery Estate.
9am - Collie RIver Valley MTB Racing Events Commences. 9am - 90km&40km Start9:10am - 50km E-Bike Riders Start9:20 - 50km Analogue/Non-E-Bike Start9:30 - 23km Arklow Aces Start9:40 - 15km Arklow Aces and Community Ride Start
10:15 am - First 15km Adaptive Aces Riders Return and will receive their finishers medal. Please stay and enjoy the fun at the event village where there is also food and water for the riders.
10:45 - First 25km Riders Expected Back
10:45am - First 40km Riders Expected Back
11:30am - First 50km Riders Expected Back
12:30 - First 90km Riders Expected Back
1 pm - Presentations for 15km, 25km, 40km races.
3pm - Presentations for 50km, 90km Event
4pm - Last Rider Expected Back If you feel like riding some more on the day after the event, why not try the Wagyl Biddi Trail from Soldiers Park out to Mininup with the 'Dropped Pie Zone' pocket park a great stop off along the way! Or - head out to the Kylie Trail along the Collie River! If you're super keen for some of the best trails in the state head out to Wellington National Park and get your fix of awesomeness out there!
3pm - Presentations for 50km, 90km Event
4pm - Last Rider Expected Back If you feel like riding some more on the day after the event, why not try the Wagyl Biddi Trail from Soldiers Park out to Mininup with the 'Dropped Pie Zone' pocket park a great stop off along the way! Or - head out to the Kylie Trail along the Collie River! If you're super keen for some of the best trails in the state head out to Wellington National Park and get your fix of awesomeness out there!
Sunday 6th July 2025
If you have stayed in Collie overnight - why not check out some of the other great things that you can do in and around town! Maybe explore some of the other MTB trails - or check out the Collie Visitors Centre to see what other attractions there are to do and see!
What to expect at Collie River MTB Marathon
15km Course
The 2024 Course has now been finalised (Pending final DBCA Approval)
We've changed the start location for 2024 back to where XC MTB Racing all started in Collie about a decade ago - our great friends at Harris River Estate (HRE) Winery Estate!
It's super exciting to be back at this venue and use it as our event hub - and brings us much closer to the trails for this edition of the event.
The course for the 13km is waaaay better than ever before - we'll be riding out from the start line at HRE and heading across the road and completing a lap of the amazing Arklow Adaptive Course - and then returning back to the Winery.
The Arklow Adaptive trail has been the hub of the Arklow MTB Trail Network for quite some years now and never fails to impress. It's a 'Green' level trail designed for beginner and expert riders alike - plus caters for Adaptive (Hand Cycle) Riders. There's lots of great trail features (Single Track, Berms, Roll Overs) that give the rider a genuine Mountain Biking Experience - but without the crazy jumps and technical descents you'll find on other trails.
This event is a great way to get yourself or your kids into mountain biking - come and join us and have some fun!
The 15km Community Event is a participation event and there are no awards for fastest time - but you will receive a commemorative medallion as an event finisher! If you'd like to race and have a chance to win a category then please enter one of the competitive events (15km/23km/40km/50km/90km options).
In Case Of Emergency
Mountain Biking Can Be Dangerous
In the case of a life threatening emergency always dial 000 or 112 on your mobile phone - or use the EmergencyPlus App on your phone. We highly recommend that you download the EmergencyPlus app on your phone and dial/connect to 000 from there as it gives the operator a location/lattitude/longitude lock on your location for access.
Once Emergency Services have been contacted please contact the event emergency contact number (Incident Control) and let them know your location (if you reset your speedometer to 0km at the start of the race and inform Incident Control of the distance you have travelled on your race distance, they can narrow down your location) and let them know the circumstance, they will advise from there.
In a less serious circumstance there are a number of options. Pleae contact Event Incident Control (contact phone number will be given prior to event) and they will advise. If there is no reception please stay with the injured rider and the next rider to attend can ride forwards to the next checkpoint (or to where there is mobile coverage) and inform the marshall / incident control of hte situation and they will advise.
The event team will have various options on the day for extracting riders. If riders have a mechanical issue then we have a number of shuttling options to get riders back to the event village. If there is a medical situation Incident Control will asses and either get the rider back via a shuttle or send medical aid to your location.
Course Marshalls will have radio contact with Incident Control at each checkpoint.
What To Bring
Riders need to have:
Safe, serviced and properly functioning bicycles. Handlebars are to have 'handlebar end plugs' - open handlebar ends will result in not being allowed to start the race.
Australian Standards Approved Helmet to be worn securely on your head at all times while riding your bike - this includes riding from your car to the start line or warming up etc.
Your bike needs to have a water bottle mounted - or rider to be carrying a hydration pack - to make sure you drink during the event. Dehydration is a risk during endurance mountain biking and we encourage you to drink near 1 litre per hour or as you require. There are checkpoints out on course where you can top up your water and basic snacks/food. Please make sure you eat and drink appropriately prior to, during and after the event.
We suggest you wear full fingered gloves, long sleeve jersey and appropriate shorts for cycling. For longer distances we highly recommend padded cycling shorts to improve comfort/reduce chaffing and pockets in your jersey (or a top tube storage box) to carry food/snacks. A small tool pouch (often hung under the saddle) to carry spare tube/tool/repair kit/spare chain link and a pump in case you have a technical issue. Please do not rely on the kindness of others to supply you with tools/tube/pump. We also suggest wearing appropriate eyewear to keep dirt/dust/mud out of your eyes.
Checkpoints will have first aid kits, and they are able to contact the medical team if required. Particularly for the longer distance events it is suggested you carry a basic first aid kit.
Austcycle recommendation:
It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry:• Suitable backpack• Waterproof jacket• Emergency blanket• Innertubes/ puncture repair kit• Multi tool• Basic, well maintained first aid kit• Map• Food and fluids• Eye protection (glasses or goggles)• Emergency contacts supplied by organiser
Course Marking
YOU Need To Be Aware Of Course Marking And Follow The Appropriate Signage For Your Event.
Arrows for the 15km Event Aree GREEN
You will need to follow thee GREEN Arrows
And at 'Decision Points' you will need to follow the direction of thee GREEN Arrows.
Some of the arrows out on course have multiple coloured arrow on the same sign. Make sure the arrow that you need to be following is on the sign. If it's crossed/blanked out go back to the last arrow you came across with your arrow on it.
At Checkpoint #1 there is a large A-Frame Coreflute sign with the following text or similar :15km Adaptive Aces Ride - Turn Right Here 25km Adaptive Aces Ride - Straight Ahead for 2nd Lap 25km Adaptive Aces Ride - Turn Right Here after 2nd Lap
Meanings of other signs:'Caution - Danger Ahead' - Be Careful and Cautious - there may be a technical feature or similar ahead that may cause injury if not taken with care
'Wrong Way - Go Back' - You have gone - or are about to go the wrong way. Please back-track to where you know the track is and find the appropriate arrow/direction marker and follow it.
'Decision Point' - Large A-Frame Sign with options for the various event distances - follow the direction for your distance/event/colour arrow.
If unsure or lost please ask event crew at any Checkpoint location or call Incident Control.
Arrows for the 15km Event Aree GREEN
You will need to follow thee GREEN Arrows
And at 'Decision Points' you will need to follow the direction of thee GREEN Arrows.
Some of the arrows out on course have multiple coloured arrow on the same sign. Make sure the arrow that you need to be following is on the sign. If it's crossed/blanked out go back to the last arrow you came across with your arrow on it.
At Checkpoint #1 there is a large A-Frame Coreflute sign with the following text or similar :15km Adaptive Aces Ride - Turn Right Here 25km Adaptive Aces Ride - Straight Ahead for 2nd Lap 25km Adaptive Aces Ride - Turn Right Here after 2nd Lap
Meanings of other signs:'Caution - Danger Ahead' - Be Careful and Cautious - there may be a technical feature or similar ahead that may cause injury if not taken with care
'Wrong Way - Go Back' - You have gone - or are about to go the wrong way. Please back-track to where you know the track is and find the appropriate arrow/direction marker and follow it.
'Decision Point' - Large A-Frame Sign with options for the various event distances - follow the direction for your distance/event/colour arrow.
If unsure or lost please ask event crew at any Checkpoint location or call Incident Control.
