The 2023 PBM Hardrock 6 Hour is over... But stay tuned for the release of the date for next years event!
In the mean time you can find this years results
HERE.
Manning Great Lakes Tip riders are proud to announce we will be hosting the PBM HARDROCK 6hr MTB race on the 8th of October 2023.
Add this to your diary's as this is one race you will not want to miss, we have a category for everyone catering for males & females, solo, teams of 2 & 3, juniors and Ebikes, we have even added a number of over 50 category’s. There is even free camping with water & Dunnies on the Saturday night.
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So if you want the sweetest flowing single track, a swag bag on entry including free range eggs & drink bottle plus other goodies, great prizes, so organise your mates and SAVE THE DATE!
Pass the word around this is going to be epic...
2023 Partner Sponsors:
2023 Category Sponsors:
Shearwater Marine
Richardson Painters
Ashe Denture Clinic
DPS Gutter & Leafguard
Caldon Group
Flow Kitchens
Mid Coast Mowers
Herbert Timbers
Mackie Electrical
Nick & Athena Brady
Sorensen & Caldon
Forster Tuncurry Medical Centre
B&S Nelson Building Services
Anthony & Mel Giordano
Club West
Stoddarts Group
Manning Ceramics
Protec Mechanical repairs
DPS Fascia and Guttering
Anthony and Mel Giordano
Ashe Denture
Clinic
Welcome to the PBM HARDROCK 6HR Mountain Bike Race. Can you beleive it! We are now in our sixth year and once again back at the incredible Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park close to Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
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Just like the last five races, this year is shaping up to be one of the best races on the NSW MTB race calendar. The mix of ultra-flowy trails, chill atmosphere and great facilities means that you and your friends won't have better fun for your hard earned.
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The Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park is located approximately 7km Southwest of the City of Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Well known as a tourist destination for families seeking the sun, sand and water, the Mid North Coast has also established itself as one of the hottest destinations for mountain bikers in NSW.
Boasting nearly 70km of hand-cut trails established over 20 years, the Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park features endless flowy trails, outstanding enduro-style gravity runs and more than it's fair share of purpose-built structures and jump lines.
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Need Directions? Just click here for a map to where the event center is.
ACCOMMODATION
Mansfield on the Manning is the closest accommodation to our trails at the Kiwarrak Forest Mountain Bike Park - the perfect place to stay for the PBM Hardrock 6 hour mountain bike race. You have riding access to over 70 km of some of the fastest and most challenging riding in Australia as well the PBM Hardrock race loop is at your doorstep.
CAMPING AT THE RACE
As the Kiwarrak Mountain Bike Park is located on State Forestry land, camping is allowed and it's free!
There'll be toilets and water available to racers and riders from 12pm on Saturday 7th October.
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PLEASE NOTE:
Campfires and barbecues using wood, charcoal or other solid fuels will be banned in all State forests on the North Coast, Northern Tablelands, and South Coast from Friday 22 September until further notice to reduce the risk of bushfires.
This means no campfires. Gas only for cooking, with gas not to be used on Total Fire Ban days declared by the RFS.
Camping facilities at the Race Event Centre are primitive -
There are no showers/running water/toilet blocks. The location is in the middle of a state forest. Campers will
need to bring everything they require to last the weekend.
FOOD AT TH RACE: CASH ONLY!!!
Once again racers will be spoilt for food option at this years event with Food Sense looking after us all with the catering. And what is even better, and most generous, is that all proceeds from their sales will go back into helping maintain our brilliant trail network. Legends!!
In support of the PBM & Tip Riders Hardrock Six Hour
Food Sense Catering is Sponsoring a fund-raising canteen,
With all proceeds going to Manning Great Lakes Tip Riders
for track development in the Great Lakes.
In support of the PBM & Tip Riders Hardrock Six Hour
Food Sense Catering is Sponsoring a fund-raising canteen,
With all proceeds going to Manning Great Lakes Tip Riders
for track development in the Great Lakes.
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EAT UP 2023
CASH ONLY!!!
Pre-Race available until sold out.
Bacon Egg Homemade Chutney Bap Bun $ 7.00
Energy Date Bar $ 4.00
Peanut Butter Sandwich $ 4.00
Banana & Nutella Wrap $ 4.00
Chocolate Brownies $ 3.00
Mid Race available until sold out.
Handmade Tart Cherry & Pomegranate Gummies (Electrolyte + Glycogen replacement) $ 2.00
Chilli Chicken Salad Wraps $ 8.00
Post Race Eats available in the last 1.5 hrs.
Pulled Beef Baracoa Taco W rice & Coleslaw $ 9.00
Scotch Steak Onion Chutney Sanga $ 8.00
Sausage Sanga $ 4.00
Meatballs with chilli black beans and couscous $ 9.00
Drinks available until sold out.
Softies $ 2.00
Water $ 2.00
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CASH ONLY!!!
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The Track:
The Course Designer has been working overtime to piece together the best course we've had yet! This year we'll have some old favorites and some new sections as well!
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We have 8km of flow with only 130 meters of climbing. The loop includes some of your old favorites Willy Wally, Foreva, The Hut and Box. The loop has more flow than the Manning River.
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Either follow the new PBM arrows starting at the Event Center, check out the map below or check the route out on Trailforks. Or if you use Strava then use this link to find the loop - 6 Hour Loop
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A big shout out to Charlie from Pacific Blue Metal.
Sequence of Events
August:
Course announced, marked and open for training
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September:
Entries open! Enter HERE.
Adults $50
Juniors $25
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SUNDAY 1st October:
ONE WEEK TIL RACEDAY!!!
Friday 6th october:
Race Go/No Go call for weather
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SATURDAY 7th October:
10am: Course open for practice
12pm: Campsite open, water and toilets available
4pm: Course closed
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From 5:30pm: Club West Welcome and Sign-On
Hosted by Club West at
116 Edinburgh Dr, Taree NSW 2430 - If you plan on eating in then best to book a table so you don't miss out!! 0423 715 799 to book.
Everyone that picks up their race plates on the night at CLub West will go in the draw for a $250 accommodation voucher at Mansfield on the Manning.
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SUNDAY 8th October:
6am: Course open for practice
7am: Raceday breakfast at the Event Centre
(food and coffee available all day)
8am: Bourke's Bicycles Raceday Mechanics tent open
8am: Race entries close
8.30am: Course closed
8.45am: Race Brief
9am: RACE START
3pm: RACE END (must complete last lap by 3pm for it to count)
3:30pm (or after last rider finishes): Mansfield on the Manning Presentation, Plate Draws and Giveaway.
Everyone that stays for the presentation will go in the draw for a $250 accommodation voucher at Mansfield on the Manning. You have to be there in person to claim the prize.
Categories and Entries
Entries now open, HERE
PBM Hardrock 6 hr category's 2023
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Solo Open Male (18+) $50.00
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Solo Masters Male (40+) $50.00
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Solo Super Masters Male (50+) $50.00
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Solo Open Female (18+) $50.00
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Solo Masters Female (40+) $50.00
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Solo Super Masters Female (50+) $50.00
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Pairs Open Male (18+) $100.00
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Pairs Masters Male (40+) $100.00
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Pairs Super Masters Male (50+) $100.00
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Pairs Open Female (18+) $100.00
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Pairs Masters Female (40+) $100.00
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Pairs Super Masters Female (50+) $100.00
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Pairs Open Mixed* (18+) $100.00
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Pairs Masters Mixed* (40+) $100.00
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Pairs Open E-bike any mix of age and gender $100.00
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Minimum 2 participants' no limit to the number of participants
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Team of 3 Open Male (18+) $50.00 per participant
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Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants
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Team of 3 Masters Male (40+) $50.00 per participant
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Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants. All must be aged 40 or over
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Team of 3 Open Female (18+) $50.00 per participant
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Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants
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Team of 3 Masters Female (40+) $50.00 per participant
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Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants. All must be aged 40 or over
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Team of 3 Open Mixed* (18+) $50.00 per participant
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Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants
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Team of 3 Masters Mixed* (40+) $50.00 per participant
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Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants. All must be aged 40 or over
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Team of 3 Super Masters (50+)* $50.00 per participant
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Any mix of gender (all male, all female or mixed). Minimum 3 participants' no limit to the number of participants. All must be aged 50 or over
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Junior Team of 4 (13 to U19) $25.00 per participant
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Minimum 4 participants' no limit to the number of participants, or gender breakdown. Minimum age 1
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* Total lap numbers must be within 2 laps for each team member
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