MERIDA HIDDEN VALE 24HR
10-11 April 2021
24 hours to perfect your bunny hop this Easter!
The ‘MERIDA Hidden Vale 24HR’ is a Solo, Team Relay and Kids mountain biking event starting at 12pm Saturday and finishing at 12pm Sunday. Riders compete for medals, prizes and bragging rights. It’s a weekend filled with camaraderie, Easter activities and fun that you’ll never forget! Spectators are welcome, so if you want to come and get involved in the atmosphere and excitement of the MERIDA HV24HR weekend, feel free to either utilise our free day parking area, or book yourself a camp site, and stay the night to cheer on the riders all the way through to lunch time!
Anyone who can ride a bike can do this!
Decide as a team how many laps each person rides – do 1 or a whole bunch. If 24 hours is a little intimidating but you still want to be a part of the action or looking to introduce someone new to the sport we have a 4hr event that could suit you! Take it on Solo or as a Team.
Photo: ESI Sports Photography.
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Photos, Program and Result Links
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Schedule
FRIDAY 9 April, 2021
1300: Gates Open
1300: Camping and Pit Lanes Bump In
1400: Track Opens for Practice
SATURDAY 10 April, 2021
0700: Gates Open
0700: Camping and Pit Lines Bump In
0700: Coffee Available
0700: Registrations Open
0700: Track Opens for Practice
0800: Food Available
1020: Kids 24min Race Briefing
1030: Kids 24min Race Start
1115: Kids 24min Presentations
1115: Registration Closes
1140: 24hr and 4hr Race Briefing
1200: 24hr & 4hr Race Start
1600: 4hr Race Finish
1700: 4hr Last Rider Returns
1730: 4hr Presentations
1800: Kids Activities Close
1830: Dinner
24hr Coffee
SUNDAY 11 April, 2021
0600: Food Available
0700: Lolly Hunt Around Race HQ
1200: 24hr Race Ends
1245: 24hr Last Rider Returns
1400: 24hr Presentations
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Categories & Fees
Categories & Fees
24HR SOLO
Tackle the 24hr Solo!
When: Saturday 10-11 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $115 Solo (camping not inc)
Categories: Male and Female – Open/Elite, U23, 23-39, 40-54, 55+, Single Speed
Age as of 10/4/2021
Race Briefing: 1140hrs
Race Start: 1200hrs
24HR Relay Team of 2
One rider on course at a time – relay style transition
When: Saturday 10-11 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $100 per rider
Categories: Male, Female and Mixed
Briefing: 1140hrs
Race Start: 1200hrs
24HR Relay Teams of 4 or 6
One rider on course at a time – relay style transition
When: Saturday 10-11 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $100 per rider
Categories: Mixed (any combination)
Race Briefing: 1140hrs
Race Start: 1200hrs
Saturday 4HR Solo
4HRS of Solo Racing (Saturday only)
When: Saturday 10 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $85
Categories: Male and Female – U19, 19-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Single Speed
Race Briefing: 1140hrs
Race Start: 1200hrs
4HR Duo Challenge
4HRS of Duo Challenge Racing (Saturday only)
Ride together each and every lap – team laps will be accumulated and tallied up at the end of your 4hrs.
When: Saturday 10 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $75 per rider
Categories: Male, Female and Mixed
Race Briefing: 1140hrs
Race Start: 1200hrs
4HR Duo Challenge - Senior/Junior
4HRS of Duo Challenge Racing – One Senior rider and One Junior rider (U16) (Saturday only)
Age as of 10/4/2021
Ride together each and every lap – team laps will be accumulated and tallied up at the end of your 4hrs.
When: Saturday 10 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $129 total (camping not inc)
Categories: Mixed
Race Briefing: 1140hrs
Race Start: 1200hrs
24MIN Kids
24MIN Kids only event
Complete as many laps of the Junior course as you can in 24 minutes! (2km course)
When: Saturday 10 April, 2021
Entry Fee: $15
Categories: Male and Female – Balance Bike, U7, U10, U13, U16
Age as of 10/4/2021
Race Briefing: 1020hrs
Race Start: 1030hrs
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Camping Option
Camping is just $15 per person, per night, available – Friday and Saturday nights. Definitely a great way to enjoy a weekend with Family and Friends!
Bookings are essential, and can simply be selected and added to your Merida HV24HR online entry during checkout.
Please note: Camping isn't included in your entry fees.
Spicers Hidden Vale Luxury Accommodation
Don’t feel like roughing it for your event weekend? Spicers Hidden Vale offers individual rooms, suites and group cottages conveniently located just a short distance away from the main Merida HV24HR event HQ.
How to book: visit www.spicersretreats.com or contact 07 5465 5900.
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Contact
Contact
For all general enquiries – including sponsor and volunteer, please feel free to contact us anytime using the details below:
Event Organiser
Hayden Brooks
E: hayden.brooks@spicersretreats.com
M: 0414 343 579
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Maps
Maps
2021 Event Course
A mass start sends you straight up the wide farm road towards the Skills Park (1st lap only). Take a left turn into Aeroplane, go past the Plane and turn right for the first descent of Fairy Wren. At the bottom splash through the creek swinging right towards Dandy's this is where you put down the power! Dandy's is an all time favourite at HVAP with the famous 30m log bridge and a series of flowing turns, a true highlight of the 18km course. Once at the end shift into the big ring and punch your way back towards the Skills Park before selecting an easier gear to spin up the Woodworm climb.
Kids Course
Mass start… Skid through Pit Lane while waving to Mum and Dad. Exit right and downhill towards the Bridge on Gully – check your brakes and prepare for a left-hand turn. Select an easy gear or stand up to grind up Buckshot. On approaching the top turn left and it's an easy pedal back on Reload back towards Event HQ. Take another right turn and head up the road before turning left onto the bottom section of Plane Sailing where you'll reach top speed before registering your lap time when crossing the Timing mats. Repeat this as many times as you can for 24 minutes
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Trailforks
Trailforks
Hidden Valley Adventure Park
For the latest trail information for Hidden Valley Adventure Park visit trailforks.com/hidden-vale-adventure-park.
Mountain Bike Trail Map App
We recommend using Trailforks app for your mobile it allows you to download offline trail maps for use on your rides! Always have the latest trail info with fast offline trail & status/condition syncing.
Visit their website for further information
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Our events are designed and geared to offer your business maximum brand exposure with a captured audience for the entire weekend, as well as professional lead up and post event marketing.
If you would like to become a Sponsor of any of our events please contact us.
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Merchandise
Exclusive and official event t-shirt
Event T-Shirts can be purchased at the event while stocks last.
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2017 Merida Hidden Vale 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race - Video by Element Photo and Video Productions. HVAPmtb
Photo: ESI Sports Photography.
Photo: ESI Sports Photography.
Photo: ESI Sports Photography.
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