Choose your own adventure
Time to test your endurance as a solo rider or within a team, in the 2hr, 3hr or 4hr options.
Same track, different start times.
Our Pines Gravel ‘n Grind event will be held in the Howard Springs New Pine Forest on Sunday 11 August 2024, starting at 7.30am.
The course is going to be a mix of existing single track and new temporary trails through the New Pine Forest to shake things up! If you haven’t done a DORC event before, this is a great place to start. Ride as little or as much as you can take or grab some mates and form a team to share the load. The race will start with the longest stage – 4 hours, with a staggered entry for the 3 and 2 hour riders to follow so that all riders may (or may not) finish at the same time.
Our endurance event is supported by
North Australia Insurance brokers
Wicked NRG
Xpresso coffee van
A Coffee Cart will be onsite from 6.30am for those wanting an early caffeine fix. A BBQ will be held throughout the morning – A gold coin donation will get you something to eat and drink with the proceeds going to a charity, named on the day.
| When: | Sunday 11 August 2024 |
| Race Start: | earliest 7:30am latest 9:30am |
| Where: | Howard Springs, New Pine Forest |
| Difficulty: | As long and hard as you want to make it |
Race Categories
- Male and Female
- Grand Master Male and Female (60 years plus)
- Single speed riders – Mixed
- E Bikers – Mixed
- Juniors – Under 16 Male and Female
- Male Pairs
- Female Pairs
- Mixed Pairs Seniors (Adults) and Juniors (U16)
- E Bikers – Pairs
Entry Fees
DORC/AusCycling members with Race level membership: $11.50 Race Entry fee
NON-DORC members/DORC members with non-Race level memberships: $44 + Entry Fee (covers Day license/insurance + Race entry fee)
You will need to be a DORC member to participate and this means having 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. If you plan on doing most of our events 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. Any time a competitor comes across a fellow rider needing assistance, you should render any assistance that is required.
E Bikers
DORC has an obligation to comply with AusCycling regulations regarding the participation of Electric Mountain Bikes (E-MTBs) in our events.
* For further details refer to letter in this link before registering for this event in an eMTB category.
Cut Off
The cut-off time for a last lap will be 11.10am. If you decide to finish early, please let the timing people know that you have finished, and return your race plate.
Schedule
07:00 Event plate collection
07:20 Rider briefing
07:30 4 hour entrants begin
07:45 3hr plate collection
08:15 3hr Rider Briefing
08:30 3 hour entrants begin
08:45 2hr plate collection
09:15 2hr Rider Briefing
09:30 2 hour entrants begin
11:30 Course closed
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 6:30am), registration, timing, cooking the bbq and packing up. Please email darwinoffroadcyclists@gmail.com if you would like to help.
Auscycling Members Click Here
If you experience any issues with registration please contact Keogh on 0488992766 or email darwinoffroadcyclists@gmail.com
