The Lunatic Fringe is a 8hr and 3hr Solo and Duo Team event. This is afun event open to anyone with a mountain bike. But you better do some training!Beginners, novices, veterans and elite riders are all welcome to come out to the north eastern NSW community and enjoy the weekend of riding/racing and entertainment.
Emu creek is a beautiful family friendly location, with swings and a bmx track for the kids as well as swimming holes and short walks from the campgrounds to catch all the Mountain bike racing action (budding family photographers take note).
2 Cabins available. Each cabin can sleep up to 6 people. $110. Contact Emu Creek to book. Click this logo link.
UnlimitedCamping facilities include: Grassy spots Fresh clean rain water Hot showers and toilets Fire pits
Course:
11.9k course (35 - 45 minute approx). The Emu Creek Lunatic fringe has more single track than any of our other events. Its starts at the Gp Moto Cross track and uses a flowing 6k single track in a new forest (think African savanah) before returning to the excellent Enduro X trail single track with bermed corners mini climbs and descents. This new course is suited to all riders. Trail surface is a combination fast clay (fire roads and Moto X track), sandy/fast hard clay/rocky sections (Enduro Moto X track). 85% Single track, 10% Fire road.
Check out John K's Lunatic fringe course You tube video at the very bottom of the page!
Elevation details: [Course has 190m of climb/descent per lap]
Course photo gallery and slideshow: Click any picture to view bigger images
Event Programme: Friday 9th 2pm Registration Opens/Race Village opens/Set up camp Lunatic Fringe Saturday 10th March: Registration Opens at 8am closes at 10.30am. Start Times: 3hr race: 11.am - 2pm
Categories: Solo Man/Women/Juniors* (3hr/8hr) Duo (2 Person): Juniors Duo/Duo Men/Duo Women/Duo Mixed (3hr/8hr)
[Solo 8hr*Juniors must be 17years+. All other Juniors 12yrs+ can ride the Solo/Duo 3hrs and Duo 8hrs]
Please Note: Its recommended that allcompetitors must be on site by 9.45am. If you arrive after the start of the events please drive at 10kph and be aware of riders on the road. The entrance road is part of the course this year. Riders Leaving after the 3hr are asked to pay attention and giveway to all riders when exiting the property. Please note: NO LIGHTS NEEDED! (Sunset 7.19pm)
Climate/Stats: Emu Creek Elevation:333m Sunset:7.19pm Sunrise:6.17am Average Daily Temperature: 18.9c Average Night time Temperature: 10.1c See weather link on the side bar.
How to get there: Be ecologically and economically smart and share your car/transport with another rider. Directions to Emu Creek
Arrival times/Camping: Everyone is welcome to come to Emu creek on friday (March 9th). (The earlier you arrive the better camp spot you will get)
Registration: The registration tent opens on Friday at 3pm (If we are around :) and not still doing last minute work on the course)
Prizes: up to $3000 in prizes Top 3 in each category. Prize giving will be 30 minutes after the finish of each event. 3hr at 2.30pm 8hr at 7.30pm
Safety/Support: Every participant must wear a helmet, ride a safe bicycle, carry a spare/tools and obey all rules, marshals and organizers instructions. Medical personnel will be on hand for rider support. We count on you to ride in a safe manner. Riders are responsible for their own Insurance/medical coverage.
Non riders/Supporter fees: Kids 3+ $5/Adults (daily) Adults $17 (2 days plus camping) (NON Ridering supporters must sign in and pay the Emu Creek entrance fee when arriving. Children under 3 free )
Entry fees: Solo (3hr) $65 (includes Maxxis Tube and goodies)
Duo (3hr) $120 ($60 each) (includes Maxxis Tube and goodies)
Tell your friends, get a team together and start training!
