Riders Brief Queensland Enduro Series Toowoomba Mountain Bike Club - Round 2
Welcome to round 2 of the 2020 race season. It’s now time to hit the trails in the great atmosphere that is, the original enduro series in Australia. The Queensland Enduro Series caters for all levels of riders from the A line elite riders to the first-time riders out for a great day with family and friends.
SPECTATORS Spectators must report to registration at Amos Road OR scan the QR codes at other entries to record their arrival time. Event passes will be ready for all spectators that have indicated they will be attending through the online rider entry process. Spectators are also asked to report to the registration desk before leaving to record their departure time. This is a COVID compliance requirement set out by State Health and will help to ensure racing can continue.
Registration will open from 8 am to 10amTo allow riders to spread out and minimise contact, there will be a 2 hours registration window in which you can pick up your race plate and start racing. Please come to registration ready to race with your bike and all mandatory equipment on. (U17s, U15s, U13s that includes knee pads and elbow pads and gloves).
For example, if you pick up your plate at 8am you finish by 12pm, if you pick up at 10 am you finish at 2 pm. As usual you will have 4 hours to complete all stages. This will minimise lines at registration and at the beginning of stages. Your pickup time will be noted at registration and we will be able to see the time of day you finish the last stage through the timing software. It is very important that everyone who participates strictly observe social distancing throughout the whole event. Always keep a bike length away from others.
STARTWhen you come to each start line where people may be lined up, please ensure that you follow the markings and bunting to ensure a safe 1.5 distance. Do not overlap wheels.
TIMINGAs usual all timing points are automated. Start marshals will be checking that a minimum of 30 seconds is left between each rider. You can ask for more time between you and the next rider if you feel it is needed. Give each other as much space as possible. There will also be a finish marshal, roving marshals and COVID marshals ensuring everything is running smoothly.
FIRST AID First aid will be provided paramedics. If you come across an injured rider stop and help them and send the next rider that comes along to the finish to alert the marshal. They will stop racing on that stage and send for the medics. You will be allowed to restart the stage or take an average time. This will be your choice. If you require medical assistance for any reason throughout the day, we urge you to see the medics in the event centre.
RERUNS Reruns without penalty will only be permitted if you can show that the reason you needed a re-run was for something that was out of your control. Reruns must be approved prior to starting your rerun by the Commissaire.
FINISH When you finish a stage move clear of the finish line before stopping. If meeting up with friends at the end of a stage run, ensure to maintain social distancing. We will ensure that there is plenty of space at the finish of every stage. If it looks like it’s getting crowded, we will hold the start.
PLEASE NOTE: There is a compulsory liaison stage at the end of Stage 1 (Defib descent) – please follow the signs and enjoy the mellow climb back to the top.
RESULTS Results will be published LIVE throughout the weekend, so you can check your results. Results will be collated across categories and will be made official at the end of racing on Sunday. You will be asked at registration If you have read this briefing, hard copies will be available if you have not.
PRESENTATIONS Podium positions will be available online shortly after racing finishes on Sunday. We post series points after the completion of the race as usual. As the series has been compacted into only a few months you will be able to pick up your trophy at the next round or after the race. If you are unable to pick up your trophy, let us know and we will have it posted out to you.
Sanitise your hands regularly. Hand sanitiser will be available.
Always maintain social distancing.
If you have a cold or flu-like symptoms - DO NOT COME. We reserve the right to deny entry if you have a fever or show flu-like symptoms.