November – January
Wild West Summer XCO Series
Join the Fun
The Wild West Summer XCO Series is a yearly series run from November through to January with main races on the Sunday.
Racing for all levels from children, masters, elites and anyone wanting to give racing a try and see what it’s all about. Come and join us in a supportive and fun family environment at the Wild West Summer XCO Series.
How does the series work?
Race 1 event or commit to the whole series and earn points towards the Series Champion for each category. Your best 4 results from the Sunday races, count and you must race at least 3 main races to be in the running for series champion. XCO format. Race event locations are in various locations across South East Queensland taking in the best trails on offer for XCO. Races are run as grades not dedicated age groups, allowing riders to self seed. A grade, B grade and C grade and D grade (social) with lap numbers reflecting the grade. U15 race one lap of the adult course and u11s have their own shorter course.
2024-2025 Calendar
Race Day Schedule
Very friendly, family atmosphere with a category for everyone from beginner to elite athletes as well as children. We cater to all levels of riders, adapting the track to a shorter loop at more difficult venues.
Laps are determined by time. A grade around 1.15hr, B grade 1 hr and C grade 50mins, D grade 35mins. The tracks vary in length from 4km to 5.2kms.
Sunday Timetable
7:30 am
Under 11 boys and girls – 20min race on a shortened track.
8:00 am
Under 15 boys and girls – 1 lap.
8:02 am
D grade (social) men and women – this is an open category e-bikes allowed, perfect for those starting out – 1-2 laps.
8:30 am
A grade men and women with the E-bike men – 5 laps.
8:32 am
8:34 am
C grade men and ladies – 3 laps.
Entry
– $40 for adults,
– $20 social category,
– $15 for u15s,
– $10 for u11s.
$10 extra for on-the-day entry.
To race you need a current Auscycling licence. Visit the Auscycling website to get a free trial membership, or an annual race offroad membership.
Rider Briefing
Important! All riders please read!
Registration will open at 6:30 am and will close at 7:50am
Please come to the registration tent to grab your number and some ties to attach it to the front of your bike. The number needs to be visible when you are riding so please attach it so it can be seen easily from in front of your bike. The number also contains your timing chip. They are quite expensive so please return it to registration after your race.
You can also make any changes to your entry at this time.
We will allow on-the-day entries, if you’re planning to register or request a change please try to attend the registration desk early.
All riders MUST have an Auscycling Race licence to race. These can be obtained online at the Auscycling website.
Race Details
Equipment
All riders must wear an Australian-approved cycling helmet. Bikes must have working front and back brakes. All bikes must have 2 bar-plugs or lock-on collars. We suggest other protective equipment such as riding gloves and eyewear. Auscycling regulations also do not permit sleeveless shirts.
Course Markings
Podiums
Podiums for the U11 will be during the adult race.
Grade podiums will occur once racing has finished, usually between 10am and 10:30am.
Race Format
Racing is in the XCO format and will follow Auscycling technical regulations.
There will be a mass start of one or more categories together. There is often a start loop in the first lap only (depending on the venue). Please self-seed on the start line with faster riders at the front.
Do not deliberately obstruct a faster rider trying to pass. If you want to pass a slower rider, call out in a friendly way and state which side you will pass. Please be courteous and nice to each other so we all have a good day.
Tricky obstacles will have clearly marked B-lines.
Please use these if you need to.
In these Grade races, the track will be closed once the first A grade rider crosses the finish line. No more laps can be started after this.
Marshals and Course Safety
There will be marshals on the course with 2-way radios. If you are the first to encounter an injured rider, you must stop and render assistance. Send the next rider onwards to advise the marshals or commissaire. Riders providing assistance can have their times adjusted so that they are not disadvantaged.
The marshals are there for your safety and you are required to follow their instructions particularly in case of emergency.
Please advise timing staff if you withdraw from the race, and return your race number.
Spectators must watch for riders and stay out of their way at all times.