Saddle up for a beautiful sunset ride around Baw Baw’s cross country trails…

Whether you are competing solo or in a team you will be feeling the burn as you wind your way up to the summit and through the snowgums. This is set to be an action packed MTB weekend with the VIC Downhill Championships running alongside!

The Twilight Enduro will also serve as one of the rounds of the Gippsland MTB Championship Series and will make use of all-new single track being bedded in on old-time trekking trails.

Riders – solo or as a team – will tackle an approx. 7.5km loop course, the aim to ride as many laps in the allotted three hour time period as possible. The event will kick off in the late afternoon for a full twilight riding experience, meaning riders will not be subject to the heat of the summer’s day. The course offers spectacular views from the top of the mountain and a unique alpine environment that differs from other endure events on the calendar.

The 7.5km course is 60% cross country ski trails which will provide ample passing opportunities; the remaining 40% of the course has riders flowing down dedicated single track that has been resurrected from original trails used by the village pioneers back in the day. These trails are extremely well bedded in and show what the mountain is capable of providing XC riders.

“The riding experience will be fresh, making use of what was overgrown paths, meaning the singletrack sections will be fast, flowing downhill, but also tight and through beautiful landscape features like the snowgum stands and rock gardens that Baw Baw is known for,” says Grant Seamer, Events Manager at Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort.

The highlight of the course is Muellers Track, a 600m long section of single track that winds its way back to the transition point; its features guaranteed to leave a smile on everyone’s face.

The course is suitable for all ability levels and competitors can enter as a team to share riding duties.

The race is scheduled to start at 4pm with presentations at 7:30pm.

Carman’s have generously donated some of their delicious muesli bars to keep your energy levels up during the event!

The Village Restaurant and Alpine Bar will be open with a DJ on the Saturday night. Stick around for round 4 of the Victorian Downhill Series race day on Sunday to see some fast paced downhill action.

What:	Mt Baw Baw Twilight Enduro
Where:	Mt Baw Baw http://www.mountbawbaw.com.au/plan-your-trip/getting-here/by-car
Format:	3 Hour Enduro
Requirements:	Lights! Helmet, Bike in good working order – Gloves and Glasses advised to be worn
When:	Saturday, 25th January 2014 Registration Opens: 14:30 Race Starts: 16:00
Cost:	$35 Adult Entry ($25 if pre-register online before the event) $25 Junior Entry & Team Member ($15 if pre-register online before the event) $20 Day License if don’t hold an MTBA Competition License Entry includes BBQ and softdrink at the end of the race. CLICK HERE TO ENTER NOW. *Note: If you don’t know your MTBA password, simply select the option “I am registering another MTBA member” and then enter your MTBA number.
Classes:	Solo: Male, Female & Junior Teams: Pairs, Triples & Quads
Information:	events@gippslandmtb.com.au