3 PLUS 3 MTB Enduro XC Event

Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2009 – Old Hidden Vale.

The 3PLUS3 MTB Enduro is an off-road endurance mountain bike race for riders of all ages and skill levels conducted over two days. The best way to experience the 3PLUS3 MTB Enduro is camp overnight and enjoy the social side to mountain biking.

Enter as a solo or relay team of 2.

The aim is to complete as many laps as you can of the 11k course in the three hours on Saturday afternoon and do another three hours on Sunday morning.

This is all off-road following some four wheel drive tracks and purpose built single track. Winners are those who complete the most laps in the total six hours. You can have fun by challenging yourself or your team to do as many laps as you can, have a bit of a break, a bite to eat, and even have a nap! This is a chance to get out there as hard and fast as you want or to be part of a team for a bit  of in-house rivalry or just a have great day riding and socialising.

How to get to Old Hidden Vale

The event village is located at the Old Hidden Vale billabong off Mt Mort Road. The property is 70 minutes drive from the Brisbane CBD. You can follow the Ipswich Motorway west and take either the Warrego or Cunningham Highways to Grandchester, both go through Rosewood.

The Warrego Route: Take the Toowoomba turn off and head west along the Warrego Highway, turn south on the Haighlea Rd turn off and head to Wallon, take a right turn on the around about and head to Rosewood, go through the next around about in town and continue west to Grandchester. Cross the railway line and head south 6kms to Old Hidden Vale and turn right into Hodges Road, the billabong gate is on you left 20m in.

The Cunningham Route: Take the Warwick turn off and head south west along the Cunningham Highway, turn north at the Amberley/Rosewood junction head to Rosewood, take a right turn into town and go through the next around about, turn left and continue west to Grandchester. Cross the railway line and head south 6kms to Olde Hidden Vale and turn right into Hodges Road, the billabong gate is on you left 20m in.

Riding at the venue at other times, is avaiable to Peppers Hidden Vale guests or requires a Day Pass or OHV Club Membership.

What to expect

For the majority of the participants their team rides as a relay team, with one “active” rider at a time on the track. The rest of the time the team sits back in the shade comparing notes on the track and their laps, have something to eat and drink then goes for it again when the “active” rider hits the transition area to take a break. Solo riders can do the same – this is your own challenge – attack it as you will!

Entry Fees

Race Number and Rider Pack

Pick up your race number and rider pack from the Billabong; 9.00 – 12.00pm, Saturday 25/7/09

Minimum Requirement for every rider

An Australian Standards Approved cycling helmet
A recently serviced off-road worthy bike in good condition
Tools and spare tubes to fix a tyre on the track
Hydration pack / water bottles to provide min 1 litre per hour
Sunscreen, eye protection, and enclosed shoes

Other bits and pieces

Food and drinks will be available for purchase on site.
Drink plenty of water and bring your own sun protection.