GARIGAL CUP
Prepare for some adrenaline-fuelled racing, the Garigal Cup events are our club Gravity championship. The cumulative point system will determine the overall winner across all races.
GARIGAL CUP
BRIEFING: MUST READ
Registration & Racing:
* Opens at 1:00 PM
* Do as many runs as you like — your best time counts
* Racing finishes at 3:00 PM (gates close)
* Timing chips must be returned to the registration tent immediately after racing and no later than 3:30 PM
Track Access:
* The race track will be announced and then closed prior to racing
* We’ll be dedicating a few Enduro trails just for you to race
* The course map will be revealed on the day
GARIGAL CUP Race Rulebook
1. Membership & Insurance
All participants must present proof of current AusCycling and Garigal Gorillas MTB Club membership at registration for insurance purposes.
Riders not registered a day before will not be permitted to race.No entries on the day.

2. Race Format
Registration
* Timing chips must be worn on the right wrist and returned to the registration tent after racing.
* Failure to return the chip may result in disqualification and/or a replacement fee.
Racing
* Riders may complete as many runs as they like.
* Best times for each stage count toward cumulated final results.
* Track access is limited: the race course will be announced and closed to the public before race day—check the event page for details.

3. Categories
* U15 (Combined Men’s & Women’s)
* U17 (Combined Men’s & Women’s)
* E-Bikes (Combined Men’s & Women’s)
* Open Men
* Open Women
* Masters 40+ Men
* Masters 40+ Women

4. Points System
Points are awarded per race as follows:�1st – 100 pts�2nd – 90 pts�3rd – 70 pts�4th – 60 pts�5th – 50 pts�6th – 40 pts�7th – 30 pts�8th – 20 pts�9th – 10 pts�10th – 5 pts
Your best 5 race results will count toward the overall series title.

5. Equipment Requirements
* A certified full-face MTB helmet is mandatory at all times during racing.Knee pads, elbow pads, and gloves are strongly recommended.
5.4 E-Bikes
* Only pedal-assist electric mountain bikes (e-MTBs) allowed.
* Maximum power: 250W, with a top speed of 25 km/h.
* Throttle systems are not permitted.
* Battery swaps are allowed.

6. Rider Eligibility
* Minimum age: 12 years old.
* All participants must sign a waiver before racing.
* If you’re outside the age range, contact the event team—exceptions may be considered.

7. Race Conduct
* Riders must call out when overtaking.
* Slower riders must safely yield to allow passing.
* Unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g. aggressive behavior, cutting the course, disrespect) will result in disqualification.

8. Safety & Support
* Qualified medical personnel will be on-site during the event.
* If you or another rider is injured, notify the nearest marshal or official immediately.
9. Awards & Prizes
* Podium awards will be given to the top 3 fastest riders of the day.
* Additional prizes would be awarded for the overhaul winners of the series IN EACH category.
Link to results for each round + overhaul winners of the series:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XEVSpBFwcVYYGk5HFfatP-Pg3jsVkA-J?usp=sharing