Climb to the summit of endurance and precision as you prepare for an exhilarating mountain biking race. The weekend kicks off with two days of practice sessions, giving participants ample opportunity to acclimate to the challenging terrain and fine-tune their skills. On both Saturday and Sunday, registered riders will have access to complimentary shuttle buses that transport them up the steep slopes. These shuttles are essential for all seeding runs and race events. For those preferring self-shuttling during practice sessions only, a minimum of three bikes must be transported per vehicle each time they ascend the mountain. This ensures safety compliance and reduces environmental impact. Shuttle pricing is as follows: $95 for Saturday and Sunday combined, $70 for Saturday alone, or $35 for Sunday alone. For self-shuttlers, registration of vehicles with permits issued by race officials must be completed beforehand to secure their place on the mountain. Saturday's schedule begins at 7:30 AM with practice sessions until noon, followed by a mandatory race briefing and seeding runs starting promptly at 1:30 PM. Sunday offers two morning waves for Group B and A practices from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and then again from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM respectively. A crucial race briefing will take place at 11:45 AM on Sunday, after which racing commences midday. The day concludes with presentations immediately following the final runs, celebrating racers' achievements under the mountain's breathtaking backdrop. This event promises an unforgettable experience for all participants, blending rigorous competition with scenic beauty and technical challenges that test even the most seasoned riders.
Races Offered
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Aug 22, 2026
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Elite 19+
Aug 22, 2026
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Expert 19-29
Aug 22, 2026
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Junior U13
Aug 22, 2026
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Junior U15
Aug 22, 2026
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Junior U17
Aug 22, 2026
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Masters 1/2 30-39
Aug 22, 2026
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Masters 3/4 40-49
Aug 22, 2026
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Masters 50+
Aug 22, 2026
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U19
Aug 22, 2026
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$95.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Mount Lofty.
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7.5° / 18.8°
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5.0° / 15.8°
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Avg sunshine hours
9h 38m
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Avg rainfall
1.4 mm
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Avg wind speed
9.6 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.4)
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Humidity
71.5%
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Sunrise
06:20
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Sunset
17:30
About Mount Lofty
Learn more about the host city, Mount Lofty.
Mount Lofty is a residential locality on the north-eastern edge of the suburban area of Toowoomba, in the Toowoomba Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Mount Lofty had a population of 3,825 people.
