CHRISTCHURCH - 6 may, 2012

 

 

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McLeans Forest - awesome purpose built MT Bike park

McLeans Forest is part of the Waimakariri River Regional Park.

The Jams course is fast , flat and fun, it will be on the single tracks, with different distances for the different age groups.
The MTB loop track travels through pine forest over a fast smooth track with fun corners and rises. Ideal for anyone with a off road bike.

Directions & course

The entrance to McLeans Forest is just off McLeans Island Road just before Orana Park if you are coming from Christchurch. PLEASE SEE GOOGLE MAPS FOR FULL DIRECTIONS TO VENUE!!!!

McLeans Island Trail map

General course info,

COURSE: Easy – moderate,

To enter

Bike checks

The team at Chain Reaction, your Specialized cycle store can hardly wait to see you ride at the Jams. They are more than happy to do a free bike safety check to make sure you have a safe and fun ride on the day.

Registration & Start times

Children pick up their Jams reflector bands and water bottles at registration, then receive a medal when they finish their course.
Any event merchandise ordered will be given out at registration.
Registration
9.15 – 10am: Long Course
10.00 – 10.30: Medium Course
10.30 - 11.00: Short course

MTB Skills Clinics for Kids

MTB Skills is stoked to present kids specific MTB skills clinics - 'School of Dirt'!

They are running brand new half day courses for kids -Go Snapper sessions – for children new to mountain biking and for those riding smooth, wide and flattish trails wanting to develop more control and the confidence to progress to intermediate trails.

School of Dirt- SnapperSessions in Christchurch

2 June, 9.30am-12.30pm (8-10yr olds) and 1-4pm (11-12 yr olds)
The 3 hour clinic is at Bottlelake. Limit to 10 riders for each clinic.

Go! Snapper session
Is aimed at teaching the basics of mountain biking for youth 8-12 years old. 
For more info and to register, check it out
Instructor to youth ratio is1:6.

Cost $75 ($10 discount for 2012 Kids Bike Jams participants).

Special price of $65 for 2012 Jams participants. CLick HERE.There are also;
FLOW programme (Intermediate)
FLY programme (Advanced)
General course info
There will be a briefing just before each category starts. EVERYONE must attend, so make sure you are there and listen hard!
Starts - Until entries are finalised we are unable to give exact start times, The order of starts is as follows;
Long: approx 10.10am
Medium
Short

Hints and Tips

  • The mountain bike track is one way and in a clockwise direction. If you need to pull out early (or want a shorter ride), Tresillian Rd and Angle Ave can take you to a stop-bank that meets up with the bike track heading back to the car park – directional maps are dotted along the ride.
  • Carry snack food and a drink to keep fuelled-up.
  • There is a large picnic area and toilets facilities just off the car park.
  • It is advisable to stay out of the forest during strong winds as large trees or branches may fall.
  • Check the weather board at the start of the track for updated information as parts of the track can be under water after heavy rain, signs advising alternative routes will be displayed.
  • Fire is a constant threat so lighting fires is forbidden. If you see smoke or fire anywhere in the park phone 111 immediately.

For more info about the tracks at McLeans Island, click here.

The event on the day is run by Police - Blue Light. For more info go to: www.bluelight.co.nz

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