In This Issue
- Rawhide!
- Sparrow Hill Thinning Operations
- Souvenir T-Shirts and Posters ON SALE NOW
- Mont 24 Hr Training Course
- Race Plates/Update Your Team Details
- Join the Crew
SYDNEWS #1
Warringah Council announced the closure of all single track at Manly Dam. NobMob have organised an important ride to help keep Manly Dam open. They need your support. More HERE
SYDNEWS #2
Like to be chauffeur driven to the Mont? MTNBIKE is running a special Mont 24 Race Shuttle Service to take you, your bike and gear for the weekend to and from the race. Space is limited so book early to get your comfy spot on the bus! Go HERERider Tip #1
TEAM LEADER BOARD
Buy yourself a cheap whiteboard and a marker pen and bring them to the race. It's a handy way to plan your team's ride schedule, helps you know when you need to be up at transition and its a great way to keep score as to who has the hottest team lap. Game on!
Rider Tip #2
BRING A TARP! Tarps are magic at races. They're a floor when it's rough, a wall when it's windy and a roof when it's chucking down. If only they could ride bikes...GOT A HOT TIP?
If you have one thing you think is essential to your camping or teams racing experience. Shoot it to us HERE and we'll post the best ones in newsletters.
STAY IN THE LOOP
If you have missed any of our Newsletters, you can view them HERE.
Welcome to Newsletter #3. Take a few minutes to read it through and then send it on to your teammates. We look forward to seeing you at the Mont soon. Keep the rubber side down!
Rawhide Roller Racing at the Mont!
We know you love to race, and we know you'd love to let the cat out of the bag about how quick you are in a sprint.
Here's your chance to show your stuff. For the first time ever, a night of raucous Rawhide Roller Racing will be held on the Friday night before the Mont.
A great reason to arrive early, setup and have some fun. Saddle Up! Go HERE for more information and to see roller racing videos.
Sparrow Hill Thinning Operations
We recently met with Sparrow Hill's land managers, Parks Conservation and Lands (PCL) to receive an update on thinning operations and the planned highway realignment. Peter Beutel (PCL's Forestry Coordinator) advised that thinning operations will commence next Tuesday 16 February 2010. We will be in regular contact with PCL for progress updates and any changes to the works program. These works have important implications for anyone riding and training at Sparrow Hill, so please go HERE for more information (and maps).
These thinning operations should have no effect on the Mont course and thinning operations will cease for the period of the Mont.
Souvenir T-Shirts & Posters
2 WEEKS LEFT TO PLACE YOUR ORDER!
This year's poster is a cracker too. A shame we never got to hang any before the Mont sold out. Seeing as there was no opportunity to pinch one from your bike shop window, we'll be printing a limited run for all you art lovers.
Orders are to be collected from the REGO TENT.
Cycle Ed Mont 24 Hour Training Program.
Canberra-based riders take note. Cycle Education are running their popular skills training program in the leadup to the Mont, and it starts SOON! These four nightly information and skills sessions will introduce you to the fun factor of 24hr team mountain bike racing. Make a booking, make some friends, skill up and have a great time. More information on these sessions can be found HERE.
Race Plates / Changes to Team Details.
Mont Race Plates feature your team name and rider name. These go into production on Friday 5 March 2010. If you need to make changes to your team details online, you must complete all changes before Wednesday 3 March 2010. After this date any changes you require will not be reflected on the race plate. Some last minute changes can be done at registration. LOGIN TO MAKE CHANGES TO TEAM DETAILSWe'd like your help to deliver the Mont. Become part of the Mont 24 Hour Race Crew and discover a great way to experience the event and support your mates or loved ones while they wear their 'race face'. If you have the time and energy we have the right job for you. There's a wide range of things to help out with like rego, timing, marshalling etc. and we'll look after you too. You'll even scoop a limited edition shirt, hat and a nice feed to boot. Send your name and contact details HERE.
Ride the Bird in 2010!
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