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ROUND 4

ECHIDNA PARK SPORTING CLAYS, EAST CHAPMAN (GERALDTON)

 

PRACTISE | SATURDAY 6th JULY 2024 | 0900 – 1600

SATURDAY SENDERS | 1400

RACING | SUNDAY 7th JULY 2024 | FROM 0830

WA Gravity Enduro 2024 State Championships! Everyone is welcome to compete at this amazing venue located approximately 30mins east of Geraldton in East Chapman at the Echidna Park Sporting Clays Club. The location is blessed with panoramic views from multiple hilltops capturing sweeping views of farmlands and neighbouring hills. 

With rugged trails, camping and caravanning on-site and amazing food, drink and hospitality thanks to the Echidna Park Club, we can’t wait to return to the venue for an epic weekend in the mid-west of Western Australia. 

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2024 4 GERALDTON

DESCRIPTION

Your only opportunity to ride the trails at this venue each year! Discover the fantastic atmosphere of this event with a buzz around race village and campsites, this weekend event is a great opportunity for competitors and spectators to experience the mid-west of WA on some epic hand-cut trails about 30mins east of Geraldton.

VENUE AND EVENT DETAILS

1) WALKING ONLY permitted on Friday. Any bikes near the trails will be assumed riding and be DNF for racing.
2) Food option available for selection with accommodation. Food is not a purchase but assists with catering.
3) Please do not contact the landowner for other riding opportunities.
4) Practise is Saturday 6th May 0900 – 1600. No riding permitted outside these times.
5) ONLY racing competitors or Shadow Riders permitted on the trails. Not open to public riding.
6) Don’t forget your essential riding gear plus full-finger gloves, knee pads and elbow pads required for all riders under the age of 17 (always applicable practise day and race day)

GRADING

Technical Ability – Advanced
Physical Rating – 2

This is the approximate Course Grade for the most difficult category (Full Enduro).

More information about Course Grading.

This venue is considered one of the easiest venues on the calendar and is a great introduction for new competitors and a great way to ease into a big season ahead.

SHUTTLES AND ASSISTANCE

No shuttles are permitted during practise or racing. Failure to comply is disqualification.

It is not permitted to push, tow or assist in any way a competitor during practise, stage racing or during stage transition. Exceptions include Under 9 Whippets during practise only, disabled, very young or injured competitors at the sole discretion of the Commissaire.

If a Shadow rider wishes to assist any competitor on racing Sunday by pushing or towing, the rider must attach white and blue bunting to the underside of their seatpost. The rider will get results for the day but the rider cannot be eligible for podiums, prizes or series points.

 

ACCOMMODATION

On-site camping options will be available for purchase shortly.

We have reports of ‘double-gees’ in the camp-ground this year so please beware! Wear suitable footwear and possibly refrain from riding bikes offroad in the campgrounds.

There are approximately 20 powered sites and toilets and showers will be provided.

Additionally, there is ample accommodation options available in Geraldton.

Fallen timber is permitted to be used for small camp fires. However, do not use existing standing vegetation. Failure to comply will lead to campsite eviction.

PARKING

Plenty of parking is available at the venue. As usual, please park orderly and do not block access paths.

Spectators are welcome to drive around the northern access road. Shuttling competitors is forbidden and competitors caught will be immediately disqualified and the spectator requested to leave the venue

SPECTATORS

Spectators WELCOME! But remember – racing riders always have right of way! They travel fast and collisions may result in serious injury.

Spectators are welcome to walk up the side of trails but please ensure you are behind course bunting at all times and at least 2m off the trail when riders are descending. Look for Spectator points indicated on the Course Map for viewing opportunities.

Always be aware of snakes and other wildlife, bring adequate hydration and wear good walking shoes. Please avoid making shortcuts through the bush and only walk on the side of the trails where it is safe to do so.

Do not bring your dog if:

– it does not like noisy, busy environments

– it barks at people and bikes

– it does not play well with others.

NEVER let your dog off lead at anytime at our events and always clean up after your dog.

 

Entries Open at EventPlus

We aim to provide the best value Enduro Experience possible. Your entry fees cover practise and facilities over two days.

  • Full Face Helmets Mandatory
  • Auscycling Insurance Mandatory
  • Raceplate must be visible on bike during practise and/or racing
  • No headphones, no singlets, no thongs during practise and/or racing
  • Mechanical’s are a part of racing. Always proceed to finish the stage by taking your SIAC past the finish beacon. A competitor carrying another person’s SIAC is instant disqualification.
  • Competitors stopping to assist an injured rider are permitted a stage re-attempt, but must confirm with a marshal.
  • Stop at the stop sign or 60 second penalty

Organisation

Time required to bring together all facets of the Event.

Advertising

Facebook advertising, video reels and highlights, maps, website design, signage, Instagram feeds, YouTube clips take time and fees.

Sign-posted and Bunted Course

Arriving early to setup the course. This usually involves multiple people over hours or days ensuring bunting, signage and timing equipment are in place for easy navigation and fair racing.

Event Health Services

Your Entry Fee covers St John Ambulance Services being on-site for both Saturday and Sunday. We typically employ 4 x Technicians and engage with St John months in advance

Toilets

Typically, our Events exceed the venue existing facilities. Regional Services are engaged months in advance to deliver toilets. Hire costs continue to grow as Waste Management Fees continue to increase.

Race Village

It takes time to design the Race Village to enable our awesome Sponsors to arrive and setup in suitable locations to suite their needs. Careful attention to Parking, Pedestrians and Riders is needed for the safe and accessible movement of all attendees and event crew.

Applications and Insurances

Typically, several Stakeholders need to be engaged months in advance of any Event. We liaise with Local Governments, State Departments, Auscycling, Local Residents and Trail Custodians to act in the best interests of all parties while balancing a safe and exciting experience for our Community. Fees are required for Insurance and Event Applications.

Prizes, Gift Vouchers, Subsidies

We typically donate $5 per rider at each event back to the trail custodians, offer more than $2,500 in Event Gift Vouchers to podium winners and offer $750 to our Elite Men and Women winners. We offer free entries to our Marshals, pay for professional services including multiple Photographers and Videographers and assist with fuel, food and accommodation costs for our Crew.

World's Best Timing System

Our Timing System is considered the World’s Best as used at the Enduro World Series. Yearly licensing, hardware and software upgrades are continuous. Additionally, we send our timing bands back to Germany as required for battery replacements at considerable expense.

Continued Development

Once the essential Event costs are accounted for, we continue to research new ways to improve Results, Live Broadcasts, Mobile Phone Apps, data presentation, website development, manage existing equipment and improve our systems with the aim for a better experience for Competitors, Spectators and our Crew.