BMC WWS Round 3 at WMBC

How much fun was the Appin track? Results are here, email us if you notice any issues.

It's going to be a blast, and it'll be a challenge, but it won't be nearly as tough as you might be thinking. Wollongong Mountain Bike Club have some goals in mind for this Appin Course over the next 6 months, and most of them centre around making sure the track is fun for everyone!

The challenge of bike engineering is to design the lightest possible frame which at the same time is very stiff, stable and safe, but still provides optimal power transfer from you to the ground. In a world of look-alike commodity bikes, BMC Bicycles create fascination through their unique Swiss design and technically perfect form. By combining high tech materials from the industry’s leading suppliers, Swiss engineering, and innovative frame designs, BMC Bicycles represent Swiss cycling precision.

BMC have engineered their Fourstroke (100mm) and Trailfox (120mm) series of bikes with the XC and marathon rider in mind. By utilising custom made precision bearings, compact forged pivot arms, and a closed rear triangle, the BMC patented VPS (Virtual Pivot System) suspension leads the industry in terms of stiffness and durability. The tuned wheel displacement curve of the VPS and custom tuned shocks ensure that VPS equipped bikes pedal as well as any other design available. Lightweight, efficient, durable, and beautiful, the Fourstroke and Trailfox embody all that BMC Bicycles represent. In Australia BMC Bicycles are distributed by leading wholesaler Dirt Works Australia.

Test ride a BMC Fourstroke or Trailfox at a BMC WWS event this year. Let yourself be captured by our passion!

Your first event?

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Australian Mountain Bike Clinics

Make a weekend of it at the BMC WWS! For those wanting to hone their skills and get that edge for the BMC WWS, Australian Mountain Biking Clinics (AMBC) will be there to help. AMBC will be sending a few of their trainers to spread some of their magic with a series of clinics on the Saturday.

Racelines

Racelines will take riders around the BMC WWS course, demonstrate the best line to take and give riders a chance to session them. To give everyone a chance to learn at their level, there’ll be two types of Racelines on offer.

No matter the level, Racelines will get riders moving faster and more confidently through the 8 hour. Faster laps means more laps. More laps means more fun on the course! Group sizes are limited, so book in early!

Racelines for Newbies - will show novice riders the easiest line to take through the BMC WWS course. It will also provide excellent guidance on race nutrition, hydration, race preparation, race etiquette, basic bike setup.

This course will be held at 12:30pm Saturday - click here to book - Cost: $40.

Racelines for Weekend Warriors - will teach intermediate riders faster lines through the BMC WWS course, tips on technique & skills, race etiquette, race nutrition & preparation.

This course will be held at 3:00pm Saturday – click here to book - Cost: $40.

Trailbreakers

Designed for riders who are ready to start riding more technical trails, Trailbreakers has a focus on techniques & skills in XC (cross country) & enduro riding. AMBC are be offering an abridged 3 hour version of this course to give riders a big lift in their skills. Aimed at the intermediate rider, this clinic will look at:

Setting up your bike properly for XD & enduro terrain

Tackling different terrain (sand, roots, rocks, dirt)

Cornering

Balance & track stands

Obstacles

Small to medium drops & holes

Climbing and descending

This course will be held at 2pm on Saturday – click here to book Cost: $90.

The Full Details: Round 3: Appin 25th May 2008

	Before the Race
	Race Location		Wollongong Mountain Bike Club, Appin Course (approx 54 mins from Homebush). Nearest Suburb is Appin.
	Entries		Entries closed online, open at the event both Sat afternoon and sunday morning.
	Late Entries		Entries are open online until Friday 4pm prior to the race. PLEASE enter online ASAP. In 2008, late fees are being split to encourage early entries - the sooner we know how many people are coming, the better we can plan for a great event! A $10 per team late fee will apply online 10 days before the event An additional $10 per team late (totalling $20) fee will apply on the weekend of the event
	What you will need		A bike, an approved helmet, some method of carrying water (bottle or hydrapak). If you are under 18, you will need a signed copy of our declaration (which will be made available here in the week prior to the race). If you are a member of MTBA, Australia's fantastic national body for mountain biking, you will be required to bring and present your MTBA membership card to avoid paying $15 for a day licence. If you're not a member, why not head to the MTBA Website and find out all about them, as well as locate your local bike club and find out how to join!
	Directions		From Wollongong take the Appin Road near Bulli. After entering the 60 kph zone in Appin, turn right into Burke St and drive to the Scout Hall. Park here and walk/ride east down the fire road to the trail head. Bright Orange Events "real-estate"-style signs will be located along Appin Road and at the turn into the Appin course & parking area.
	Map		Appin XC Course Map Coming Soon
	Coordinates		34°12'2.69"S 150°47'33.42"E (use this in your Sat Nav / GPS / GoogleEarth)
	Course Length		Approx 8k.
	Course		Expect a fun, challenging course, including that great-fun creek-crossing!
	Race-Day Facilities		Coffee Great food from a BBQ through to healthy options! Fresh water (but please bring your bottles full to the event. We'll have our 1000L container - but our job is loads easier if everyone brings some water too!) Toilets (of course)
	Camping		Is available on the weekend. We've booked a large paddock next to the track & event centre for overnight camping. We would advise you that this is private property, and the land-owners do live adjacent to the camp-ground, so we would ask you to be quiet if you're arriving late.
	Motels/etc		Three recommendations throughout the price scale, all are at Campbelltown, approx 15-20mins from the site. Formule 1 Campbelltown : 4628 7340 (from $65) Campbelltown Motel : 4625 2345 (from $115) Rydges Campbelltown : 1300 857 922 (from $169)
	Questions?		Email info@brightorangeevents.com or if it's complex or urgent call 0412 357 951.

	On The Weekend
	Saturday 24th *May*
	Pre-Rego		3pm to 5pm
	Informal Practice		12pm to 7pm
	Facilities Available on the Saturday		It's only a 2min drive to nearest Service Station & Suburb, Appin. Some restaurants and a late-opening supermarket can be found in Appin.
	AMBC Courses		See the detail above on the page for the 3 courses on the Saturday afternoon.

	Sunday 25th May (Race-Day - Race Start 8:00am!)
	Rego Opens		6:00am
	Formal Practice		6:00am to 8:00am
	Rego Closes		7:45am
	Rider's briefing		7:45am (and then on to the start)
	Race Start		8:00am
	Rego re-opens (for late-comers)		8:45am
	Race Finish		4:00pm (with riders on course to finish lap in progress which will count towards results. No mandatory requirement exists to finish after 4:00 pm however, as soon as your team completes 1 lap it will feature in the results.)
	Presentation		As close to 5:00pm as possible.
	Questions?		Email info@BrightOrangeEvents.com or call 0412 357 951