Rider Briefing | Fox Superflow | Awaba NSW

Welcome to the Fox Superflow at Awaba MTB Park. This is some general information for race participants and visitors to the Olney State Forest on the weekend.

What awaits you: the Fox Superflow enduro-style MTB action with loads of send, massive gnar, spectacular climbs, fast and flowy descents for the gravity guns. Well over 400 competitors are expected to compete at the 2-day Fox Superflow sealed by Stan’s mountain biking event!

Get ready for an absolute adrenaline rush as you smash down our Superflow race tracks to hunt down those precious seconds for the win! We can’t wait for you to hit the trails at Awaba thanks to the awesome support by the Hunter MTB Association. At this Fox Superflow event you can do your 15 race runs and you choose either Saturday or Sunday as your race day when you sign up online.

VIRTUAL RIDER BRIEFING

EWS Qualifier Information

(scroll down for general race track info and event services as well as Covid regulations).

• You can earn EWS points by racing on SUNDAY and ticking the EWS button when registering.
• In order to qualify for points you will need to race all 3 Superflow trails plus the 4th EWS track (Maxxis) which uses the lower part of the Awaba DH track (Monkey).
• Attention EWS update: in total to get EWS points, on Sunday you need to record 6 runs – this means that you will do 2 of the 4 tracks twice (your fastest and second-fastest race track counts on those 2).
  You still get 5 runs/attempts on each track.
• EWS ONLY Race Track requirement:
  • FOX Track: 1 run needs to be recorded (fastest counts)
    Biraban, Little Falcon into Red Loop, access from the event centre via Mt Faulk Road, go past the EWS start and traverse towards Fox Start.
  • STANS Track: 1 run needs to be recorded (fastest counts)
    recommended to do this track after you’ve done the Fox track (follow the signs) – from the Fox finish it’s a short climb to the start of the Wild Polly track. Start at the Rocky Trail sign. 🙂 Ride back to the event centre via the Red Loop.
  • LAZER Track: 2 runs need to be recorded (fastest and second-fastest counts)
    We race Faulk line, access from the event centre via Mt Faulk Road fire road – please note this track had to be re-built because of the recent wet weather and still has some very soft patches. Please watch out on your first runs.
  • MAXXIS Track – EWS addition: 2 runs need to be recorded (fastest and second-fastest counts)
    Monkey track, we start at the DH bridge/tunnel, access from the event centre via Mt Faulk Road, full face helmet is mandatory on this track
• You will get a Superflow result based on the 3 tracks (3 times) AND the additional EWS World Series Qualifier result which combines your race times as per the description above – you need 6 times for that.
• A full face helmet is mandatory on the 4th EWS track.
• Only racers with an EWS membership are eligible to collect Global Ranking points.
• To find out more about the EWS have a look here.

Important: Mt Faulk Road is a public road and open to the public on race day. The road is NOT closed to the public. Please ride up on the left-hand side and watch out for oncoming traffic!

We have you covered across the weekend with many local businesses coming out and supporting the event.  Remember:

• registration will stay open all weekend so spread the word and grab your mate to join and become a rockytrailracer!
• At this Fox Superflow event you can do your 5 race runs on one day – you pick Sat OR Sun.
• All track runs are live timed so check your result as your cross the line.

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GENERAL RIDER BRIEFING CONTENT IN WRITING

We are so grateful for the outpour of support and enthusiasm by our Rocky Trail riders through 2020. We have been able to deliver successful events through the support of our. Community and with their assistance to ride within the constraints COVID 19 presented. We need to continue to comply to social distancing and other COVID rules to continue to run events.

A lot of thought has gone into this Rider Briefing and we expect all competitors and non-racing visitors to comply with how this event will be run. It is very challenging and a privilege to host this event and participate in this race – we appreciate your cooperation.

• Maintain social distancing at all times in the open air event hub and when purchasing food and drinks. Face masks are not required outdoors but it is always a good idea to carry one if you intend on going into one of the Buller shop outlets.
• We are tracking all event participants – non-racing supporters and ANY visitor at the venue are required to sign in at the registrations tent or use the QR code posters available around the event hub:

We can wait to see you smashing it! – Remember, your race photos are included in your entry, be sure to download them after the race and share your stories using:

#rockytrailracer

#foxsuperflow

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ABOUT the venue

Venue: Awaba MTB Park, Jenkins Rd, Freemans Waterhole NSW 2323 – Freemans Drive Exit, then Mt Faulk Road entry into the park. Follow fire trail to main car park

Event Hub: Main car park

Event Format – general Fox Superflow classification

You pick your day of racing = almost 7 hours of timed racing with all the support you need.
The Fox Superflow format provides so many options to the rider;
Tackle the 15 timed runs or just do one on each track.

Don’t forget liaison to the starts are not timed, so grab you mate, friend, mum or dad and enjoy the leisurely ride to the top then be rewarded with sweet flowy long tracks straight back into the event hub. Remember no shuttling allowed!

Race tracks used – general Fox Superflow classification

A massive shout-out to the trail crew from the HMBA Club! You guys rock and thank you so much for all the work you put in to get the trails race-ready again!

Race tracks and results requirement for general Fox Superflow Classification:

• FOX Track: 1 run needs to be recorded (fastest counts)
  Biraban, Little Falcon into Red Loop, access from the event centre via Mt Faulk Road, go past the EWS start and traverse towards Fox Start.
• STANS Track: 1 run needs to be recorded (fastest counts)
  recommended to do this track after you’ve done the Fox track (follow the signs) – from the Fox finish it’s a short climb to the start of the Wild Polly track. Start at the Rocky Trail sign. 🙂 Ride back to the event centre via the Red Loop.
• LAZER Track: 1 run needs to be recorded (fastest counts)
  we race Faulk line, access from the event centre via Mt Faulk Road fire road – please note this track had to be re-built because of the recent wet weather and still has some very soft patches. Please watch out on your first runs.

Important: Mt Faulk Road is a public road and open to the public on race day. The road is NOT closed to the public. Please ride up on the left-hand side and watch out for oncoming traffic!

Schedule – for all participants

Saturday

8.00 am – 1 pm Registration open
9 am – 3.30 pm Race runs – you can choose the order in which you do your race runs.
You get up to 5 runs per track and the fastest one counts.
3.30 pm Last Race Run

Sunday

8.00 am – 1 pm Registration open
9 am – 3.30 pm Race runs – you can choose the order in which you do your race runs.
You get up to 5 runs per track and the fastest counts.
3.30 pm Last Race Run

You choose either Saturday or Sunday as your raceday during the registration process.

Presentation:

• A virtual podium presentation will be posted online after the race.
• Rocky Trail podium place race plates will be posted.

Attention: Riders please carry plenty of water!

Visitor information

Camping: There are permanent toilets at Awaba MTB Park and you can camp on-site for free as it is a NSW State Forest. 

Accommodation: The closest tourism destinations are Newcastle, as well as the Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley and Central Coast Regions.

Links:

• Newcastle Visitor Information
• Lake Macquarie Visitor Information
• Hunter Valley Visitor Information
• Central Coast Visitor Information

• Visitor information centre

Event Support:

We thank the support of the local business across the weekend;

• Coffee Van – The crew from The Daily Espressos will be serving from before 8am.
• Tech Support: Bike n Shocks will be have a shop and provide some neutral support. Stop by and check them out!
• RedBull & Choonz: The sweet tunes of the Red Bull DJ with the Wiings Team and Rocky Trail Rradio powered by earSHOTS will be filling the air across the weekend. Come and grab a cold Redbull and enjoy.

Event Facilities:

• TOILETS: will be provided
• WATER: No portable water is available on site, so don’t forget to bring your supply.
• MEDICAL: on-site in the event centre medical support and roaming out on track.

Event Photos:

Outer Image Collective photographers will be on site to snap that action photo you have been dreaming about.

Weather:

No news here 🙂 A glorious autumn racing weekend is ahead!

Event updates during the race / weekend:

We always announce any major updates mainly via the FB event page, as well as our news blog and email newsletters:

Rider List and Results

All weekend you can find links to Rider List and LIVE Results via the drop-down menu from the event page on our website! You can check these now and throughout the weekend via your mobile devices – to reduce touch points we will not have any public display computers on-site.

Emergency contacts:

Race Director – Martin Wisata 0403 090 952
Race Director – Bob Morris 0458 299 558
Event Manager & Media Liaison – Juliane Wisata 0416 737 972
Event Manager – Jo Parker 0424 955 332

COVID-specific Event Rules

How are we running this event and how do we keep you safe? By limiting the rider field to 300 per day you can see right away that we still err on the side of caution. So please understand if some of the rules appear harsh, but we need to ensure that we can keep racing in this new world.

• Social Distancing: Our main request is that you follow the Covid-Safe rules and regulations as laid out by the ACT Government and observe strict Social Distancing Rules throughout your race day. A lot of thought has gone into this Rider Briefing and we expect all competitors and non-racing visitors to comply with how this event will be run. It is very challenging and a privilege to host this event and participate in this race – we appreciate your cooperation.
• Non-racing supporters and ANY visitor at the venue are required to sign in for an Event Access Pass ahead of the race as we are tracking all event participants! – Request your Access Pass AHEAD of the event via these links:

Rocky Trail Covid-19 safety guidelines:

1. BEFORE THE RACE: If any of the following applies please contact us immediately.
   We will transfer or refund your entry but you CAN NOT PARTICIPATE in the event:
   1. If you are showing any signs of the cold or flu.
   2. If you have event the slightest fever (we have facilities on site to test and will send you home immediately if you have fever).
   3. Please be aware that we will and are ready to shut down and postpone the event if direct Federal or State Health orders change in the event lead up until Friday.
   4. For details regarding event transfers or to cancel an entry, please refer to our policy.
2. ON RACE DAY: There are a few important changes on how we run things on the day:
   1. ACCESS:
      • We have exclusive use of the trail network.
      • if you are spectating on your non-racing day, please check in online and report to the Rego tent as a supporter/visitor.
      • You can practice on non-racing days, but we won’t have any services (marshalls, first aid) in place.
      • Volunteers are welcome, again come out and bring your bike if you have one.
   2. RACE PLATE: You can pick up your race plate with the timing chip from the rego and info point – check the schedule for opening times.
      • This way we avoid queues near the registration area.
   3. RACING & ETIQUETTE: You MUST adhere to SOCIAL DISTANCING rules!
      • If you queue up at a start line please leave a bike length between each other.
      • Overall we don’t expect much queuing as the field will spread quickly.
      • When you finish your race please give each other as much space as possible.
      • No hand-shaking permitted at event.
      • Please understand that we need to be very strict on this . Non-compliance will result in revoking race access or disqualification.
   4. CHEERING: Keep 4m distance to the race track!
      • If you ‘hackle’ or encourage other riders on their race run please do so at least 4m away from the race track.
      • Shouting is a known source of virus transmission and we MUST minimise the risk there. Non-compliance will result in revoking race access or disqualification.
   5. RESULTS & CEREMONY:
      • Race results are LIVE throughout the day.
      • Access race results via the website.
      • Giveaways for every racer
      • IMPORTANT: CHECK YOUR RACE RESULTS with us or as soon as you cross the line! The top three podium getters in each age category will receive their podium medal.
   6. PERSONAL HYGIENE:
      • No ‘snot rockets’ (blowing your nose without a tissue) in the vicinity of other people.
      • Hand washing stations and sanitation stations are available at the venue.
      • Please regularly clean your hands with an alcoholic-based hand rub or wash hands with soap and water (especially after going to bathroom, before eating, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing).
      • Riders and visitors are encouraged to wear (cycling) gloves when picking up number plates.
      • Unless from the same family, we discourage you from car-pooling to the venue.
   7. PARTICIPANT TRACKING:
      • Every person at the event (including non-racers) need to register.
      • Racers will be tracked with race plates.
      • Non-competitors will need to sign on via the online system.

Enforcement of COVID Safe Plan

If we see blatant breaches of those rules we will ask you to leave the event. You are not only potentially endangering other racers, but also the future of our business.

We recommend but won’t enforce that all event participants use the Covid Safe App to assist health authorities with tracking potentially.

Please understand that the team won’t shake hands, hug, high five or fist bump anyone and will be trying keep some distance to all riders during registration, start and finish. There will be a lot socially distance elbow bumps from us, which is almost as good .

Now, get ready!

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Do you have any questions?

Talk to us via our online chat – click on the orange circle symbol on your bottom right screen corner and we’ll be right with you! (We always love talking bikes, racing and riding!)

See. You. Soon.