This 50km mountain bike ride is not for the faint hearted!
It is our biggest and most EXTREME Mountain Bike ride- for the truly experienced mountain bike rider.
You will take on all the gnarly hills that we could find and mix it with fun single track and fire trail to provide a challenging but rewarding mountain biking experience. The course offers a support ride on a track that you could not find on your own.
You will be well taken care of with volunteers along the way to get you across the line and finishing this awesome ride.
For those pushing themselves with the 50km for the first time, there is a cut off time of 12pm for riders to pass through the Codes Forest Road feed station.
If you miss the cut off time, you will be directed to follow the shorter 30km loop back to the finish line.
Are you up for a challenge? See you at the start line!
Approximately 15km road, 5km shared use trail, 30km fire trail/single track.
Participants for this event must be over 10 years of age (at the date of the Event) in line with Aus Cycling guidelines. Participants under 16 years of age (at the date of the Event) are to be accompanied by an adult or ride part of a group (two or more riders), always, where at least one rider is an adult (over 18 years at the date of the Event).
FREE EVENT 2022 Ballarat Cycle Classic Pedal Mafia MTB tshirt for the first 30 50km MTB registrants. Sizing limited.
STANDARD REGISTRATION CLOSES 31 JANUARY 2022. LATE REGISTRATION will increase to $115 for Adult entries, Concession card holders $105 and $85 for Under 18/Concession entries.
MAP of course
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When entering the Ballarat Cycle Classic 2022, you accept the following:
RULES
1. Participants can undertake the Cycle Classic 2022 (the Event) on Saturday 19th February 2022 and Sunday 20th February 2022.
2. Participants must always obey road rules and the instructions issued by event management while participating in the Event.
3. The event is supported by event management, staff and volunteers between 7:00am and 2:00pm.
4. The participant must read and accept the terms and conditions of the Cycle Classic and sign this Waiver.
5. On the day of the Event and during the Event, all participants must:
a) Act in line with current COVID-19 Federal and State Government regulations and restrictions, including but not limited to, social distancing, hand sanitation and QR code check-in requirements.
b) If feeling unwell or have been exposed to COVID-19, participant must email FECRI to advise, not attend, get tested and isolate in line with State Government requirements.
c) Wear and carry a face mask at appropriate times. Including at Marshalling start line, rest stops and on completion of event.
d) Follow all COVID-19 signage and instruction by Event Organisers and appointed Volunteers.
e) Obey all road rules at all times.
f) Ride safely and in control.
g) Look out for hazards and point out hazards to nearby participants.
h) Obey the instructions of Event marshals and traffic controllers.
i) Keep to the left of the road at all times, particularly when no lines exist.
j) Wear an Australian Standard approved bicycle helmet when cycling.
k) Ensure that their bicycle has working lights attached to front and rear for distance rides.
l) Ride no more than two abreast unless overtaking.
m) Obey traffic signals (including lights, give way signs and stop signs).
n) Not use mobile phones or headphones etc while riding.
o) This event is held in accordance with Aus Cycling’s guidelines for minors participating in mountain bike and road cycling events and accordingly it is a requirement of entry and participation that:
i. Mountain Bike participants under 11 years of age (at the date of the Event) are to be accompanied by an adult or ride part of a group (two or more riders), at all times, where at least one rider is an adult (over 18 years at the date of the Event); and
ii. Road Ride participants under 16 years of age (at the date of the Event) are to be accompanied by an adult or ride part of a group (two or more riders), at all times, where at least one rider is an adult (over 18 years at the date of the Event).
p) Read and accept the Terms and Conditions of the Ballarat Cycle Classic.