NSW DIRT FEST
  Saturday 27th Oct & Sunday 28th October, 2012
9 Off Road Events - 2 Days of Hardcore Action!
The NSW Dirt Fest runs across two days and challenges competitors with a weekend of Hardcore Off Road Action. Featuring the Tre-X Off Road Triathlon and the NSW Dirt Master and Dirt Mistress Championships the weekend offers no less than nine off road events with something for everyone from Hardcore athletes, Weekend Warriors to Mum, Dad & the Kids. The weekend includes:
- Tre-X Off Road Triathlon - Long, Short, Teaser and Dirt Kids Courses
- 50km & 20km XC MTB
- 8km Trail Run
- 4km Fun Run
- Free Kids Mud Rat events
- Camping, Accommodation & hot showers
- Catering throughout the weekend
- And the Saturday Night Celebration Dinner & Dirt Master Update
VIEW FULL NSW DIRT FEST EVENT INFORMATION
 
Enter all three long course events to be in the running for the tile of NSW Dirt Master or NSW Dirt Mistress.
- Saturday AM: Tre-X Off Road Triathlon (700-20-8)
- Saturday PM: 8km Trail Run
- Sunday AM: 50km XC MTB
VIEW QLD DIRT MASTER EVENT INFORMATION
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LOCATION
 Riverside Oaks Golf Club & Resort
74 O'Briens Rd
Cattai,
NSW 2756
Sydney Hills: 55 minutes north west of Sydney
UBD Map 50 Ref P10
Set on the banks of the Hawkesbury at the beautiful 5 star Riverside Oaks Gold Resort and taking in some of the most spectacular scenery in the Sydney Hills this course if designed for speed and endurance. The event is only 55 minutes travel time from Sydney CBD
 About Riverside Oaks: Our Home of Adventure in NSW
Less than an hour from Sydney, Riverside Oaks Golf Resort is set on 587 acres of unspoilt natural bushland bordered by the stunning Hawkesbury River and wildlife reserve. The 18-hole par 72 championship course offers a challenging natural layout designed for golfers of all standards. Whether you are a social player or dedicated purist, Riverside Oaks offers the very best in golf.
Riverside Oaks also offers world class conferencing, event and wedding facilities catering for events from 10 - 300 guests. With golf course frontage accommodation available, it truely is a unique golfing destination.Stay & Play from $140 per person
Riverside Oaks Golf Club & Resort - Open 7 Days
74 O'Briens Rd, Cattai, NSW 2756
For Bookings
Phone: 02 4560 3200
Email: info@riversideoaks.com.au
Web: www.riversideoaks.com.au
HOW TO GET THERE
Approaching from Sydney
- Head North on the A2 Old Windsor Road
- At the Vineyard Hotel Turn Right at the lights onto Boundary Road
- After 2.8km continue along Boundary Road straight across the roundabout
- After a further 5.1km turn left at the BP Garage into Neich Road
After 800m turn right into Scheyville Rd,
signed ‘Riverside Oaks’ (small blue sign)
- After 400m turn left into Pitt Town Dural Rd
- Immediately after the turn Keep Right on Pebbly Hill Road
- After 2.9km Turn left onto Mitchell Park Road
- After 700m turn right onto Wiseman’s Ferry Road
- Continue along Wiseman’s Ferry Road for
4.9km. Turn Left into O’Briens Road at the Big Blue Riverside Oaks Sign
- After 800m Turn Left in through the gatehouse at Riverside Oaks.
- Continue along the Road and follow the In 2 Adventure signs to Event Parking
- Park at the Old House and then walk your bikes and equipment to the Transition Area approx 400m from the Parking Area
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 COURSE
LONG COURSE INFO: 700-20-8
Swim: 700m (2 x 350m laps)
Riverside Oaks is nestled on the banks of the Hawkesbury and the swim takes place in one of the most picturesque reaches of the river. Departing from the beach the swim will be a circular course with a short beach run to enter the water for the 2nd lap.
Mountain Bike: 20km (2 x 10km laps)
The Mountain Bike Course comprises a 10km Lap
Long course competitors complete 2 x 10km laps before returning to the Transition Area.
The course is varied and is graded easy in technical difficulty. This means it can be easily achieved by everyone from beginners to experts. The big test will be competitor's endurance. This course is perfect for the Tre-X Off Road Triathlon. It includes a combination of open fire trails, fast flowing single track, some downhill jumps (take them as hard and fast, or as easy as you like), and some fun downhill single track. There are a number of inclines, but no hills like last years course. There are some sections to challenge experienced riders, and speed and endurance will be key.
 Trail Run : 8km (2 x 4km laps)
The course includes 2 x 4km Laps.
Long Course Competitors will complete 2 x 4km Laps before finishing at Race HQ.
This will be one of the most beautiful run courses of the Series (for those of you who like to admire the scenery). But don't be lulled into a false sense of seurity, this is no walk in the park. This course is a true trail run where runners will go off road, traverse the banks of the Hawkesbury, before heading up into the spectacular hills and cliffs.Expect some short scrambles and some challenging up hill single tracks before returning across the grassland back to HQ.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
SHORT COURSE INFO: 350-10-4
Swim: 350m
 Hawkesbury River: A wet start at the beach on the banks of the Hawkesbury lake with an out and back lap finishing on the beach.
Mountain Bike: 10km (1 x 10km lap)
The Mountain Bike Course comprises a 10km Lap
Short course competitors complete 1 x 10km laps before returning to the Transition Area.
The course is varied and is graded easy in technical difficulty. This means it can be easily achieved by everyone from beginners to experts. The big test will be competitor's endurance. This course is perfect for the Tre-X Off Road Triathlon. It includes a combination of open fire trails, fast flowing single track, some downhill jumps (take them as hard and fast, or as easy as you like), and some fun downhill single track. There are a number of inclines, but no hills like last years course. There are some sections to challenge experienced riders, and speed and endurance will be key.
Trail Run : 3km (1 x 4km lap)
This will be one of the most beautiful run courses of the Series (for those of you who like to admire the scenery). But don't be lulled into a false sense of seurity, this is no walk in the park. This course is a true trail run where runners will go off road, traverse the banks of the Hawkesbury, before heading up into the spectacular hills and cliffs.Expect some short scrambles and some challenging up hill single tracks before returning across the grassland back to HQ.
This is an OFF ROAD triathlon, expect to get wet, muddy & dirty.
 TEASER COURSE INFO
Swim: 150m
Hawkesbury River: A wet start at the beach on the banks of the Hawkesbury lake with an out and back lap finishing on the beach.
Mountain Bike: 4km (1 x 4km laps)
The Teaser Mountain Bike Course includes 1 x 4km laps.and includes wide open fire trails and some small sections of single track.
Trail Run : 1km (1 x 1km lap)
The Teaser Trail Run runs on open flat terrain before bringing you back onto theopen trails before finishing at Race HQ.
TRE-X DIRT KIDS: 7-10yrs
 Saturday AM: 50m Swim - 3km Bike - 500m Run
Swim: 50m
Hawkesbury River : The swim starts from the beach at HQ and returns to the beach.
Bike: 3km (1 x 3km lap)
The Bike Course is a 3km Lap
The DIrt Kids pick up their bike from the beach, follow the path to the transition area, then head out onto a flat ride before returning to HQ. A lead and sweep rider will lead/follow Dirt Kids riders.
Trail Run : 500m (500m out and back run)
The run leaves HQ and follows the track out from HQ before returning to the finish line at HQ! A lead runner and sweep will lead/follow the Dirt Kids runners.
 RACE HQ
This is one of the most spectacular Race HQ's of the series. Race HQ & Camping are based in a scenic pocket on the banks of the Hawkesbury
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FACILITIES
Facilities at Race HQ Include:
- Catering & Saturday Night Celebration Dinner in the Club House
- Over Night Camping
- Coffee on tap
- Breakfast on Sale
- Showers, Toilets & Sauna in the Club House (for campers only)
- Portable toilets at Race HQ
- Bar
- Brasserie Restaurant
- Weekend Entertainment
TOILETS
There are flush toilets in the Club House and portable toilets in the camping area at Race HQ.
PARKING
- After 800m Turn Left in through the gatehouse at Riverside Oaks.
- Continue along the Road and follow the In 2 Adventure signs to Event Parking
- Park at the Old House and then walk your bikes and equipment to the Transition Area approx 400m from the Parking Area
- Please arrive with enough time to park, register and prepare yourself before the start of the race.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS & EVENT INFORMATION
Joining Instructions wll be emailed to participants in the week before the event. If you have entered look out for your email with full details
TIMETABLE
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Event |
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06:30 |
Registration Opens |
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07:00 |
'On the Day' Entries Close |
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07:30 |
Registration Closes |
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07:45 |
Transition Area Closes - Important Note: The Transition Area will be cleared at 7:45am sharp. You must have placed your equipment and cleared the area by 7:45am. If you arrive at Transition at 7:45am you will not be permitted to enter. Anyone who has not placed their bike & equipment in the Transition Area by this time will not be able to take part in the event. This will be enforced as it is a Triathlon Australia safety and regulatory requirement that the Transition is free from competitors before the start of the event and all participants are required to attend the pre-race brief. |
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07:55 |
Event Course and Safety Brief at HQ |
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08:15 |
Teaser Waves Start |
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08:30 |
Long Course Waves Start |
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08:50 |
Short Course Waves Start |
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10:30 |
Catering Starts |
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11:30 |
Dirt Kids Start |
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12:00 |
Transition Area Opens - This is an estimated time only. The Transition Area will open when the last bike has returned from the MTB leg |
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13:00 |
Prize Giving
Presentation - This is an estimated time only. Prize Giving will start when all, or the majority of competitors have completed the event. |
IMPORTANT: Participants will not be able to collect their bikes from the Transition Area until all competitors have completed the MTB leg. This is expected to be around Midday.
RACE BRIEFING
A Pre-race safety brief will be held at Race HQ for competitors at 07:55am. It's important that all competitors attend this brief as it covers important information regarding the course, course changes and your safety on the course.
START TIMES
The first wave start will be at 8:15am.
Other waves will commence at intervals after this time. Check at Race HQ for your wave, and your start time and please ensure you are at the start, ready to go when called. You don't want to miss your start and have to chase down the rest of the pack!
START
The start of the swim leg at will be a wet start from the beach. Line up where indicated when your wave is called and follow the instructions from the Start Marshal.
CAMPING
 Overnight camping is available over the event weekend at Riverside Oaks Resort on Friday 21st October and Saturday 22nd October 2011 . Bookings are Essential
BOOK ON LINE HERE
Please click on the links below to find out more
The Site
Camping will based on the open grassland on the banks of the spectacular Hawkesbury River
 Facilities
Facilities on site include :
- Portable Toilets
- Showers: The resort has very kindly offered the use of their club house shower facilities for campers only.
- All sites are NON-powered.
Bookings & Payment
Camp sites must be booked on line by Midday Thursday 20th October, 2011.
- CAMPING SITES: $10 per night which allows for 1 caravan/tent and 1 car.
- ADULTS: $6 per person / per night (for up to 4 adults on one site)
- CHILDREN: $3 per person / per night
BOOK ON LINE HERE
 Camping Times
The event site will be open from 3pm on Friday afternoon. We ask that all campers please vacate the event site by 3pm on Sunday afternoon.
Conditions Of Entry
The Sydney Hills Dirt Fest is a Family Focussed Weekend for those who love the peace & tranquility of the outdoors. In the spirit of the event all campers and participants are asked to comply with the following conditions:
- Due to the high fire danger, open fires are not permitted on site.
- We love dogs, but no pets are allowed on site, so please keep them at home.
- To demonstrate respect for those who may be competing early the next morning, there is to be no loud noise, including generators, music, shouting or loud discussions after 10pm. Those who choose not to demonstrate this respect will be asked to leave the event site.
- Any form of drunkeness, disrespectful or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and any person being seen to cause a disturbance will be asked to leave the event site immediately.
- All behaviour should be respectful of the family nature of the event.
- Campers are asked to keep their camp area tidy and to take rubbish home with them.
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CATERING & SATURDAY NIGHT CELEBRATION DINNER
A sausage sizzle is included in each Tre-X entry and the Brasserie Bar will be open for lunch.
Celebration Dinner
 Join us on Saturday evening for a 'Carb Loading' celebration dinner (In preparation for Sunday's events) in the Brasserie at the Club House. The Resort will be hosting a Pasta Buffet Dinner for just $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12yrs.
The night will include:
- Dirt Master & Dirt Mistress Updates
- Tre-X Race Times
- Pasta Buffet
- Music... and maybe some dancing!
- And Much More
Dinner bookings must be made prior to the event. BOOK ON LINE HERE
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OTHER WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Breaking News from Riverside Oaks Golf Resort!
Not only will Dirt Fest provide the opportunity for our hardcore athletes and weekend warriors to indulge their passion for adventure but now there's also the chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the entire weekend including:
Click on the links above for more info
Brekky on Saturday & Sunday Morning
Continental or Full Breakfast
Continental Breakfast is available both mornings from 7am.
$12.50. includes cereals, toasts, fresh fruit, yogurts ,juices tea & coffee.
OR
Up grade to $20.00 for full breakfast includes continental + hot breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns)
Brekky Burgers
Bacon & Egg Rolls will be on sale on Saturday morning from the 10th Tee
Saturday Evening Celebration Pasta Buffet in the Club House
Join us on Saturday evening for a 'Carb Loading' celebration dinner in the Club House. The Resort will be hosting a Pasta Buffet Dinner. $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12yrs. Tables are limited & bookings must be made prior to the event.
Social Golf
Improve your golf swing with Social Golf at the resort on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Limited tee times available. Book early to save disappointment.
Email: info@riversideoaks.com.au or Tel: (02) 4560 3220
Something for the Kids...
 FREE Mud Rats Dirt Bike & Fun Run
For our youngest Dirt Kids we have the FREE Mud Rats Dirt Bike & Mud Run.
FIND OUT MORE about the FREE Kids Mud Rats events here
Camping at Race HQ
Camping is available during the weekend at Race HQ on Friday and Saturday Nights. FIND OUT MORE HERE
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SYDNEY HILLS DIRT FEST HERE
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