BMC WWS Round 5 at WSMTB

One of the 'homes of mountain-biking' in Australia, WSMTB and Yellowmundee is where we head in July.

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!

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 5 - Yarramundi - 27 July 2008

	Before the Race
	Race Location		Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club, Yellowmundee Course at Yarramundi (around 60mins from Homebush). Nearest towns are Richmond (in the easterly direction) and Springwood (in the South-West direction).
	Entries		Click here to enter - entries are open now!
	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		Coming from Penrith or Castle Hill direction From the M4, take the 2nd Penrith exit (the "Mulgoa Rd" exit - not "Northern Rd") Follow Mulgoa Rd past Penrith, turning LEFT when it turns into Castlreagh Rd (follow the signs to the Regatta centre). Stay with Casltereagh road until seeing the major Left turn into Springwood Road (some call it Hawkesbury Road) which goes to Springwood. You will pass a number of creeks. When you pass over Shaws Creek about 150 mtrs on the left is the entrance into Yellowmundee Regional Park. Just follow the fireroad to the race venue Coming from Springwood direction From the Great Western Highway, turn into Hawkesbury Road (aka Springwood Road) which takes you through Winmalee. (If you are coming from Sydney you make a left hand turn first which takes you through Springwood and over the GWHighway. The turnoff is about 1km past the Valley Heights Railway Station.) Keep following Hawkesbury Road and eventually you will do a steep descent with a sequence of about 5 hairpins. When you get to the bottom, about 50mtrs on the right is the entrance into Yellowmundee Regional Park. Just follow the fireroad to the race venue.
	Course Map		TBA
	Coordinates		33º 39'49.03" S 150º 39'22.34" E (use this in your Sat Nav / GPS / GoogleEarth)
	Course Length		Approx 9k.
	Course		Using the famous Yellowmundee enduro course, this round is always fun. Expect a beautifully flowing course, with the famous Yellowmundee '2nd half' that feels almost like it's downhill the whole way!
	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		TBA
	Motel of Choice		We'll announce our motel of choice in the leadup to the event.
	Questions?		Email info@brightorangeevents.com or if it's complex or urgent call 0412 357 951.

	On The Weekend
	*Saturday 26th July***
	Pre-Rego		3pm to 5pm
	Informal Practice		12pm to 5pm
	Facilities Available on the Saturday		Water, toilets, and it's only a 15min drive to nearest 24 Hour Service Station, 15min drive to nearest city - Richmond. Restaurants and a late-opening supermarket can be found in both directions.

	Sunday 27th July (Race-Day - Race Start 8:00am!)
	Rego Opens		6am
	Formal Practice		6am to 7:45am
	Rego Closes		7:45am
	Rider's briefing		7:45 (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 as possible to 5pm.
	Questions?		Email info@BrightOrangeEvents.com or call 0412 357 951

Coming from Penrith or Castle Hill direction

Coming from Springwood direction