collie river mtb EVENT VILLAGE
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Event Village - HRE Winery
The Event Village will be active on Race Day - Saturday 5th July - at Harris River Estate Winery.
We'll have food vans, coffee vans, displays and more! Plus - you get to cheer on the riders as they start and finish their event!
Itinerary
Friday 4th July 2025
3pm - 5pm - Riders able to sign in and pick up their Rider Packs from Harris River Estate Winery Main Building - 442 Harris River Road, Collie.
5:15pm - Event Crew/Volunteer Briefing at Harris River Estate Winery
Saturday 5th July 2025
6:30am - 8:50am - Riders able to sign in and pick up their Rider Packs from Harris River Winery Estate.7:00am - Coffee/Food Vendors Open9:00am - Collie RIver Valley MTB Racing Events Commences. 9:00am - 70km 'The Big One' Start9:10am - 40km 'Single Track Stars' Start9:20am - 25km 'Arklow Aces' Start9:30am - 15km 'Arklow Aces including Adaptive Riders' Start9:40am - 15km Community Ride Start10:00am - First 15km Rider Expected Finish10:15am - First 25km Male Riders Expected Back10:25am - First 25km Female Riders Expected Back10:45am - First 40km Male Riders Expected Back11:05am - First 40km Female Riders Expected Back11:45am - First 70km Male Rider Expected Back12:20pm - First 70km Female Riders Expected Back12:30pm - Presentations 15km and 25km Events2:00pm - Presentations for 40km and 70km Events.3:00pm - Last Rider Expected.
If you feel like riding some more on the day after the event, why not try the Wagyl Biddi Trail from Soldiers Park out to Mininup with the 'Dropped Pie Zone' pocket park a great stop off along the way! Or - head out to the Kylie Trail along the Collie River! If you're super keen for some of the best trails in the state head out to Wellington National Park and get your fix of awesomeness out there!
If you feel like riding some more on the day after the event, why not try the Wagyl Biddi Trail from Soldiers Park out to Mininup with the 'Dropped Pie Zone' pocket park a great stop off along the way! Or - head out to the Kylie Trail along the Collie River! If you're super keen for some of the best trails in the state head out to Wellington National Park and get your fix of awesomeness out there!
Sunday 6th July 2025
If you have stayed in Collie overnight - why not check out some of the other great things that you can do in and around town! Maybe explore some of the other MTB trails - or check out the Collie Visitors Centre to see what other attractions there are to do and see!
What to expect at Collie River MTB Marathon
What To Bring
Riders need to have:
Safe, serviced and properly functioning bicycles. Handlebars are to have 'handlebar end plugs' - open handlebar ends will result in not being allowed to start the race.
Australian Standards Approved Helmet to be worn securely on your head at all times while riding your bike - this includes riding from your car to the start line or warming up etc.
Your bike needs to have a water bottle mounted - or rider to be carrying a hydration pack - to make sure you drink during the event. Dehydration is a risk during endurance mountain biking and we encourage you to drink near 1 litre per hour or as you require. There are checkpoints out on course where you can top up your water and basic snacks/food. Please make sure you eat and drink appropriately prior to, during and after the event.
We suggest you wear full fingered gloves, long sleeve jersey and appropriate shorts for cycling. For longer distances we highly recommend padded cycling shorts to improve comfort/reduce chaffing and pockets in your jersey (or a top tube storage box) to carry food/snacks. A small tool pouch (often hung under the saddle) to carry spare tube/tool/repair kit/spare chain link and a pump in case you have a technical issue. Please do not rely on the kindness of others to supply you with tools/tube/pump. We also suggest wearing appropriate eyewear to keep dirt/dust/mud out of your eyes.
Checkpoints will have first aid kits, and they are able to contact the medical team if required. Particularly for the longer distance events it is suggested you carry a basic first aid kit.
Austcycle recommendation:
It is strongly recommended that all competitors carry:• Suitable backpack• Waterproof jacket• Emergency blanket• Innertubes/ puncture repair kit• Multi tool• Basic, well maintained first aid kit• Map• Food and fluids• Eye protection (glasses or goggles)• Emergency contacts supplied by organiser