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“Into the Twilight Zone” is a three hour day/night race that will be held in the Howard Springs Pine Forest on Saturday 3rd June 2023.
Riders will need to have good lights (min 1000 lumens) fitted to the front of their bikes/helmets by 6pm. A non-flashing red light will also be required for the rear of the bike. It’s a good time to check your lights and batteries if you haven’t used them in a while. If you don’t have lights then head down to our sponsors for this year’s event Cycle Zone Darwin and see what they have to offer.
The course will be easy, flowing single track through the pine forest and the riding will be fun! If you haven’t done a DORC race before, this is a great place to start. You can ride for 1, 2 or 3 hours. Ride as many or as few laps as you wish or grab some mates and form a team to share the load.
| When: | Saturday 3rd June 2023 |
| Race Start: | 4pm |
| Where: | Howard Springs New Pine Forest |
| Difficulty: | As hard as you want to make it |
Entry Fees:
Race entry for full Off Road Race DORC/AusCycling members: $10
DORC Lifestyle members: $45 (Covers race entry + day license/AusCycling insurance)
You will need to be a DORC member to participate and this means taking out an AusCycling membership. Don’t forget to tick the DORC club membership box. Our club membership is only $10. AusCycling membership options are up to you. If you only want to do social rides and other non-race activities, take out the Lifestyle option and when you want to race you can get a day license for $35. If you plan on doing most of our races then you will be better off with the Off Road Race option. Click here for membership options. If you’re considering entering your first MTB race event, and would like some more information, check out our Race Ettiquette (or why should I race?) page.
Regulations and Rules:
Riders should carry puncture repair kits, water, mobile phone (with first aid numbers) and food with them whilst riding. Helmet must be worn at all times whilst riding. It is also advisable to have gloves and eye protection as well.
Front white light is required to be carried after 6pm. It must be of an intensity that enables the rider to safely ride at night. Many riders choose to use white lights both on their helmet and on their handlebars for increased safety. A rear red light is to be carried, preferable non-flashing.
Any time a competitor comes across a fellow rider needing assistance, you should render any assistance that is required.
Cut Off:
Riders will not be permitted to go out on the course after 6pm without front and rear lights. Riders will be permitted to go out on a final lap at any time before 7pm. The ride is a 3-hr, but you may finish the prior to the two-hour mark. If you decide to finish early, please let the timing people know that you have finished, and return your race plate.
Schedule:
Saturday, 3rd June 2023
15:00 Sign on and plate collection opens
15.50 Rider briefing
16:00 Race start for all riders
18:00 Lights must be on the bike
19:00 Course closed
19:45 Presentations
Volunteers:
We all know that many hands make light work and we would love some people, who aren’t racing, to jump in and give us a hand. Some of the jobs include setting up (from 2:30pm), registration, timing, cooking the bbq and packing up. Please register your interest here or give us a call on 0427611702 for more info.
A BBQ will be held throughout the race.
Auscycling Members Click Here
If you experience any issues with registration please contact Keogh on 0488992766 or email darwinoffroadcyclists@gmail.com
