Yackandandah
ROUND 6 // 16th - 17th AprilRound 6 of the 2010-2011 Victorian Downhill Mountain Bike Series
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR NEW SEEDED RACE PLATE AT EVERY VDHS EVENT
COURSE DESCRIPTION
By Tony Pincan
One pedal out of the gate then into some natural whoops and a flat right hand bend to link with the old start point. More fast, open track then into the steep rocky part of the course. A mix of chutes, switchbacks and rock features. 2 of the rock sections have B lines.
After the last rock feature, the north shore bridge to 2ft huck, the track speeds up into some log jumps and rooty corners then onto the first road crossing.
The next section is fast, open, off camber drifty corners then onto the next road crossing which now features a road jump. Distance across the road is roughly 20ft to a nice transition. The B line here is around the side of the jump.
Next section is a gradual off camber corner then the first flat section. You can put a few pedals in here but rolling along won't cost you a lot of time. Then another log jump into the off camber rock garden. A new entry here brings you in wider to offer more line choices through this steep rocky section. Next you go through a G out and a series of flowing left - right corners before dropping into the gully. You'll want to carry as much speed as you can at the drop in , as the gully is fairly flat. Sit down and spin for a bit of a rest or mash those pedals for five seconds or so.
The gully drops away, you'll pick up speed as you head for Maribor, a short multi line rock garden (very similar to the real Maribor but not as long). After that is the hip jump, then a tabletop jump, then another 50m flat section before the esses and step down jump. Theres a B line around the step down because a mistake here and you'll fall in the gap. (No one has done that yet, but a certain elite rider came close!)
Another 50m pedal section, then onto a firetrail to pick up speed before a short bus stop. Drop back onto the fire trail, around a bend then another tabletop then the sprint to the finish with a jump over the creek the final obstacle. There is a B line over the creek via a small bridge.
Track length : Approx. 3 kms. Elite Men should do it in 3.30 - 3.40
Elevation drop: Approx. 300m
CATEGORIES
Elite Men, Elite Women, Under 19's , Under 17's, Under 15's, Under 13's, Expert, Veteran, Masters, Super Masters, Hardtail, Sport and Fun Boys and Girls.
*Note*
For example: If you turn 19 in 2011 you are no longer under 19 - same goes for all other age group categories.
PRIZE MONEY AND PRIZES
Elite Men: 1st = $600.00, 2nd = $400.00, 3rd = $200.00, 4th = $100.00, 5th = $100.00.
Elite Women: 1st = $400.00, 2nd = $250.00, 3rd = $100.00.
Junior U19 Men: 1st = $400.00, 2nd = $250.00, 3rd = $100.00.
The prize money for Elite Men, Elite Women and Under 19's for the 2010-2011 season is to encourage more rider participation and competitiveness, and hopefully entice some interstate riders to compete in the VDHS. The aim is to improve the competition in Elite Men, Elite Women and Under 19's in order to lift the level of Victorian riders at a National and International level. Prizes to the value of approximately $2500 will be distributed to all other categories
HOST CLUB
Beechworth Chain Gang and Albury Wodonga Mountain Bikers
COST
Saturday & Sunday Senior = $95,
Saturday & Sunday Junior = $80 (Under 13 and Under 15 ONLY)
Sunday Only Senior/Junior = $80
Weekend Racing licence = $30
Yearly Racing licence: Junior $80, Senior $110 (may vary depending on which club you join)
All riders MUST produce their MTBA Competition Licence. If you do not have proof of MTBA Competition Membership you will need to fill out and purchase a Weekend Racing Licence from registration.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday
Course available for on foot inspection only (NO RIDING)
Saturday
0800 - 1600 Registration Open
0800 - 1000 Course available for on foot inspection
1000 - 1430 Official course practise (ALL GROUPS)
1430 - 1530 Official course practise (NO PRO GROUP)
1530 - 1630 Official course practise (PRO GROUP ONLY)
Note:
PRO GROUP = Elite Men, Under 19 Men & Expert Men
NO PRO GROUP = All other categories.
Sunday
0800 - 0900 Registration Open. (Entries after 0900 will not be accepted)
0800 - 1100 Official Course Practice (ALL GROUPS)
1115 Sharp. Rider Briefing at event central (All riders MUST attend)
1130 Racing Begins
Presentations will be held at the conclusion of the Elite Mens final
Pro Groups = Elite Men, Under 19 Men, Expert Men
No Pro Groups = All other categories.
*Note: A diligent effort will be made by event organisers to police these groups on course. For example, Elite Men Plates (1-99), Under 19 Men (600-699), Expert Men (100-200) are only allowed on course during Official Open practice and Pro Group practice, and are not allowed on course during No Pro Group practice times. The Race Director has the ability to disqualify any rider that disobeys this rule. All Pro Group riders will have a colour coded race plate.
TRACK FOOTAGE
JL Media Footage HERE
Yackandandah Helmet CamHERE
LOCATION
Map of the location HERE
GETTING THERE
From Melbourne travel on the Hume Freeway until The Great Alpine Rd turnoff B500. Turn right towards Bright.
At Tarrawingee , turn left towards Beechworth on C315. At Beechworth , go straight through town towards Wodonga (Still on C315)
Turn right towards Yackandandah on C352.
Once in Yackandandah main street look for a turnoff to Myrtleford on the right C527
A few kms out of Yack look for the yellow "MTB Race" signs at the junction of Osbornes flat Rd. Turn left here.
A few kms down and on the right is Tomkins lane , another yellow "MTB Race" sign will be placed here. Turn up Tomkins Lane , please respect the locals and keep the speed and dust down here. The entrance to the property is at the end of the lane.
FOOD
Onsite catering and coffee will be available
ACCOMMODATION
Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel are offering a 5% discount on accomodation if the VDHS website is mentioned when they book their room.
Yackandandah Holiday Park are offering 10% off campsites only if the VDHS website is mentioned when they make their booking.
Beechworth & Albury/Wodonga are also close enough to Yack.
Questions? Contact VDHS headquarters vicdhseries@gmail.com
SPINNER'S Race Report from the 2009-2010 VDHS
Last weekend, the Chaingang hosted round 2 of the KONA Victorian Downhill Mountain Bike Series at Yackandandah. Summer arrived early this year, only a month ago we were worried about the state of the race paddock. After a cool and wet winter just like the good old days, we were worried the paddock would not be able to take the amount of cars and people without becoming a boggy slippery mess. But with this year's short spring (what spring ?) the rain stopped, temps hit the 30s and miraculously the paddock dried out to perfection. Phew, crisis over!
Once again, Chaingang member Simon allowed the VDHS circus to invade his property and they came in record numbers. 298 riders rolled up to a fast and drifty track on Saturday which ended up very loose and blown out by race time on Sunday.
The track started 20m further up the hill this time , requiring only one pedal out of the gate to get up to a good speed and into the drifty , whooped first corner. A new line evolved at the first rock garden, but it claimed a few victims. Many hit the ground trying to get a clean run through what appeared to be a fairly straightforward line, the reward being a very nice exit into the next section. It was more difficult than it appeared though and as the weekend progressed the track got more blown out and that desirable line claimed more victims. Thankfully the paramedics only had to call the ambulance twice and the interruptions were kept to a minimum.
Sunday arvo rolled around and elite men hit the track for the finals. Albury rider Dean White put down an impressive qualifier placing 4th fastest but could only manage 12th in the final. Hunty snuck in front of him in 11th but it was the Panozzo brothers that showed they aren't done yet. Joel in 3rd and Liam 2nd place behind current NSW state champion Rhys Atkinson. These three were in a league of their own putting a big gap on the rest of the field. Just as well the Panozzos came to race because Rhys would have won by 15 seconds!
Rhys has done a few runs at Yack in the past and has really found some pace recently, but you've got to hand it to Joel and Liam. Having never seen the track before, they only needed a few runs on Saturday and Sunday morning to get the track sorted before demonstrating the depth of their talent with solid podium finishes.
In elite women Leonie Picton dominated as usual. Shelly Flood ensured Leonies winning margin didn't embarrass the rest of the field and came in 11 seconds behind her. Katelyn Humphries snuck onto the podium in 3rd. Shelly Kamevaar couldn't compete in the finals unfortunately. Her old school Bianchi frame decided it would take no more and during qualifying, it failed in a major way at the step down. R.I.P. Bianchi !
Overall, feedback from the event was positive. The event was a stretch of resources and manpower for our little club and we couldn't have even considered hosting it without the help of many other individuals and clubs. It was a fantastic group effort and we thank everyone that helped out.
Tony Pincan
COURSE DESCRIPTION
By Tony Pincan
One pedal out of the gate then into some natural whoops and a flat right hand bend to link with the old start point. More fast, open track then into the steep rocky part of the course. A mix of chutes, switchbacks and rock features. 2 of the rock sections have B lines.
After the last rock feature, the north shore bridge to 2ft huck, the track speeds up into some log jumps and rooty corners then onto the first road crossing.
The next section is fast, open, off camber drifty corners then onto the next road crossing which now features a road jump. Distance across the road is roughly 20ft to a nice transition. The B line here is around the side of the jump.
Next section is a gradual off camber corner then the first flat section. You can put a few pedals in here but rolling along won't cost you a lot of time. Then another log jump into the off camber rock garden. A new entry here brings you in wider to offer more line choices through this steep rocky section. Next you go through a G out and a series of flowing left - right corners before dropping into the gully. You'll want to carry as much speed as you can at the drop in , as the gully is fairly flat. Sit down and spin for a bit of a rest or mash those pedals for five seconds or so.
The gully drops away, you'll pick up speed as you head for Maribor, a short multi line rock garden (very similar to the real Maribor but not as long). After that is the hip jump, then a tabletop jump, then another 50m flat section before the esses and step down jump. Theres a B line around the step down because a mistake here and you'll fall in the gap. (No one has done that yet, but a certain elite rider came close!)
Another 50m pedal section, then onto a firetrail to pick up speed before a short bus stop. Drop back onto the fire trail, around a bend then another tabletop then the sprint to the finish with a jump over the creek the final obstacle. There is a B line over the creek via a small bridge.
Track length : Approx. 3 kms. Elite Men should do it in 3.30 - 3.40
Elevation drop: Approx. 300m
CATEGORIES
Elite Men, Elite Women, Under 19's , Under 17's, Under 15's, Under 13's, Expert, Veteran, Masters, Super Masters, Hardtail, Sport and Fun Boys and Girls.
*Note*
For example: If you turn 19 in 2011 you are no longer under 19 - same goes for all other age group categories.
PRIZE MONEY AND PRIZES
Elite Men: 1st = $600.00, 2nd = $400.00, 3rd = $200.00, 4th = $100.00, 5th = $100.00.
Elite Women: 1st = $400.00, 2nd = $250.00, 3rd = $100.00.
Junior U19 Men: 1st = $400.00, 2nd = $250.00, 3rd = $100.00.
The prize money for Elite Men, Elite Women and Under 19's for the 2010-2011 season is to encourage more rider participation and competitiveness, and hopefully entice some interstate riders to compete in the VDHS. The aim is to improve the competition in Elite Men, Elite Women and Under 19's in order to lift the level of Victorian riders at a National and International level. Prizes to the value of approximately $2500 will be distributed to all other categories
HOST CLUB
Beechworth Chain Gang and Albury Wodonga Mountain Bikers
COST
Saturday & Sunday Senior = $95,
Saturday & Sunday Junior = $80 (Under 13 and Under 15 ONLY)
Sunday Only Senior/Junior = $80
Weekend Racing licence = $30
Yearly Racing licence: Junior $80, Senior $110 (may vary depending on which club you join)
All riders MUST produce their MTBA Competition Licence. If you do not have proof of MTBA Competition Membership you will need to fill out and purchase a Weekend Racing Licence from registration.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday
Course available for on foot inspection only (NO RIDING)
Saturday
0800 - 1600 Registration Open
0800 - 1000 Course available for on foot inspection
1000 - 1430 Official course practise (ALL GROUPS)
1430 - 1530 Official course practise (NO PRO GROUP)
1530 - 1630 Official course practise (PRO GROUP ONLY)
Note:
PRO GROUP = Elite Men, Under 19 Men & Expert Men
NO PRO GROUP = All other categories.
Sunday
0800 - 0900 Registration Open. (Entries after 0900 will not be accepted)
0800 - 1100 Official Course Practice (ALL GROUPS)
1115 Sharp. Rider Briefing at event central (All riders MUST attend)
1130 Racing Begins
Presentations will be held at the conclusion of the Elite Mens final
Pro Groups = Elite Men, Under 19 Men, Expert Men
No Pro Groups = All other categories.
*Note: A diligent effort will be made by event organisers to police these groups on course. For example, Elite Men Plates (1-99), Under 19 Men (600-699), Expert Men (100-200) are only allowed on course during Official Open practice and Pro Group practice, and are not allowed on course during No Pro Group practice times. The Race Director has the ability to disqualify any rider that disobeys this rule. All Pro Group riders will have a colour coded race plate.
TRACK FOOTAGE
JL Media Footage HERE
Yackandandah Helmet CamHERE
LOCATION
Map of the location HERE
GETTING THERE
From Melbourne travel on the Hume Freeway until The Great Alpine Rd turnoff B500. Turn right towards Bright.
At Tarrawingee , turn left towards Beechworth on C315. At Beechworth , go straight through town towards Wodonga (Still on C315)
Turn right towards Yackandandah on C352.
Once in Yackandandah main street look for a turnoff to Myrtleford on the right C527
A few kms out of Yack look for the yellow "MTB Race" signs at the junction of Osbornes flat Rd. Turn left here.
A few kms down and on the right is Tomkins lane , another yellow "MTB Race" sign will be placed here. Turn up Tomkins Lane , please respect the locals and keep the speed and dust down here. The entrance to the property is at the end of the lane.
FOOD
Onsite catering and coffee will be available
ACCOMMODATION
Yackandandah Townshiphill Motel are offering a 5% discount on accomodation if the VDHS website is mentioned when they book their room.
Yackandandah Holiday Park are offering 10% off campsites only if the VDHS website is mentioned when they make their booking.
Beechworth & Albury/Wodonga are also close enough to Yack.
Questions? Contact VDHS headquarters vicdhseries@gmail.com
SPINNER'S Race Report from the 2009-2010 VDHS
Last weekend, the Chaingang hosted round 2 of the KONA Victorian Downhill Mountain Bike Series at Yackandandah. Summer arrived early this year, only a month ago we were worried about the state of the race paddock. After a cool and wet winter just like the good old days, we were worried the paddock would not be able to take the amount of cars and people without becoming a boggy slippery mess. But with this year's short spring (what spring ?) the rain stopped, temps hit the 30s and miraculously the paddock dried out to perfection. Phew, crisis over!
Once again, Chaingang member Simon allowed the VDHS circus to invade his property and they came in record numbers. 298 riders rolled up to a fast and drifty track on Saturday which ended up very loose and blown out by race time on Sunday.
The track started 20m further up the hill this time , requiring only one pedal out of the gate to get up to a good speed and into the drifty , whooped first corner. A new line evolved at the first rock garden, but it claimed a few victims. Many hit the ground trying to get a clean run through what appeared to be a fairly straightforward line, the reward being a very nice exit into the next section. It was more difficult than it appeared though and as the weekend progressed the track got more blown out and that desirable line claimed more victims. Thankfully the paramedics only had to call the ambulance twice and the interruptions were kept to a minimum.
Sunday arvo rolled around and elite men hit the track for the finals. Albury rider Dean White put down an impressive qualifier placing 4th fastest but could only manage 12th in the final. Hunty snuck in front of him in 11th but it was the Panozzo brothers that showed they aren't done yet. Joel in 3rd and Liam 2nd place behind current NSW state champion Rhys Atkinson. These three were in a league of their own putting a big gap on the rest of the field. Just as well the Panozzos came to race because Rhys would have won by 15 seconds!
Rhys has done a few runs at Yack in the past and has really found some pace recently, but you've got to hand it to Joel and Liam. Having never seen the track before, they only needed a few runs on Saturday and Sunday morning to get the track sorted before demonstrating the depth of their talent with solid podium finishes.
In elite women Leonie Picton dominated as usual. Shelly Flood ensured Leonies winning margin didn't embarrass the rest of the field and came in 11 seconds behind her. Katelyn Humphries snuck onto the podium in 3rd. Shelly Kamevaar couldn't compete in the finals unfortunately. Her old school Bianchi frame decided it would take no more and during qualifying, it failed in a major way at the step down. R.I.P. Bianchi !
Overall, feedback from the event was positive. The event was a stretch of resources and manpower for our little club and we couldn't have even considered hosting it without the help of many other individuals and clubs. It was a fantastic group effort and we thank everyone that helped out.
Tony Pincan
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