Am I able to ride the course before the event?
How fit or skilled do I need to be?
How will I know where to go on the course?
What do I take with me on the Dirt Works 100km Classic?
How do I enter the Dirt Works 100km Classic?
Is a support crew needed for the Dirt Works 100km Classic?
What are the expected finish times?
Where can I stay at St Albans?
What time does the race start?
Can I drive up on the morning of the race?
Can I get a refund if I withdraw from the race?
Is that "hike-a-bike" hill part of the 2007 course?

No, many of the routes pass through private property and National Park land and are not open to the general public. Special permission has been obtained to allow you access to these areas on the day of the event.

The Dirt Works 100km Classic is accessible to all riders with the correct preparation. If you haven't been on your bike recently, nows the time to get training. A few sections require off road technical skills. Nothing that can't be walked if you are uncomfortable riding it.

If you are not used to riding long distance off road on your mountain bike, practise by building upto it over a variety of terrains. That way it won't be such a shock to your system on the day.

The course will be marked with brightly coloured markers for easy guidance. Marshalls will also be positioned at critical points along the course for extra guidance when it is needed. The trail outline and markings will be discussed at the briefing prior to the commencement of the event.

Full course (100km)
Three water stations will be positioned at the 26km, 50km and 75km mark where riders can fill up with water and GU2O electrolyte drinks. There will also be sliced fruit such as watermelon and oranges available at the water stations so take that into consideration when planning your nutrition strategy. A Shimano pit stop will also be setup at the halfway mark to deal with any bike issues.

Competitors will have to carry all food and repair gear when they leave St. Albans. Please take note the course is basically one loop. You will start and finish at St. Albans so you will not have an opportunity to get more food or pickup gear along the way.

Find below what we consider essentials for any mountain bike ride in the bush:

• Hydration backpack (plenty of water)
• Food (some energy food to keep you going)
• First aid kit (containing anti-septic, bandages, tweezers, dressings etc)
• Pump
• Tool bag (containing everything you need to fix your bike)
• Spare tubes
• Chain lube
• Mobile phone (reception is patchy, but might help you get out of a sticky situation)
• Spray jacket
• Sunscreen and Insect repellent
• Sunglasses or clear lenses

Half Course (50km)
Riders doing the half course can fill up on water, GU2O and fruit at the 26km mark. . The 50km course is also a loop starting and finishing in St. Albans. Any additional food as well as repair kits need to be carried from the start.

Entries for the 2007 Dirt Works Classic were sold out in February. Click here to go to the Entry page for more information.

No, you do not need a support crew for this event. The nature of the race will require you to be self-sufficient out on the course.

What are the expected finish times?

Top riders doing the 100km course should finish the course in 4.5 hours depending on conditions. Start times for the race have been designed to allow those who would like to enjoy the ride sufficient time to finish in daylight.

Top riders in the 50km category should come in on the 2 hour mark.

Camping in St Albans has been made available for Saturday night for no extra charge, as it is included in the entry fee for the event. If you don't own a tent or would like the luxury of a tent already setup for you, have a look at the accommodation page under the Information menu. Please note public toilets will be available around the village but there are no showers. (Remember the wet wipes ;o)

If camping is not for you, then accommodation is available at the local Guesthouses and Bed and Breakfasts. Contact details for these places are available on the Accommodation Page.

What time does the race start?

The 100km competitors need to report to the start line from 6am. There will be a race briefing at 6:15am followed by the start at 6:30am. Regsitration for the event will be open for most of Saturday and from 5am on race day. All competitors must register to receive their race number and transponders for timing.

The 50km competitors must report to the start line from 8:30am. The race brief will take place at 8:45am followed by the start at 9:00am. Registration for the 50km will re-open at 7:00am.

Can I drive up on the morning of the race?

We recommend 100km competitors to stay over in St. Albans on the Saturday night. If you live in the Sydney metro area you can drive up on the morning of the race but you will have to allow at least 1.5 hours to get to St. Albans.

Can I get a refund if I withdraw from the race?

Entry cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the event date when a refund (less 20% administration fee) will be made. Refunds will not be given after this date. Please send requests for refund in writing to megan@maxadventure.com.au. If the event has to be cancelled due to weather conditions, natural disaster, acts of god, terrorism, war or any other reason so deemed by the organisers, the event will be rescheduled where possible and no refunds will be issued. All withdrawals must be confirmed in writing before a refund will be issued.

Is that "hike-a-bike" hill part of the 2007 course?

No! Due to popular demand we decided to remove the hike-a-bike for this year.