For 2013 the Granite Grind will be presented by the Murrindindi Cycle Club; changes in management at Lake Mountain presented the club with the opportunity of taking over organizing the race, and they are excited about it and look forward to putting on a great event. Croydon Cycleworks is a major sponsor providing $500 cash and $500 worth of vouchers as prizes.

They have a great race planned for the 24^thof February. This year they are trying a new format, a 2 and 4hr Enduro plus a single speed class (see categories below). The course will be changed slightly from previous years, the start lap going straight up a steep 4x4 track that will certainly thin out the crowds and a slightly easier race loop with a little less climbing and a few more opportunities to pass or take a drink. This is not a dumbed down course by any means, just a little more user friendly. A course map and profile are available, just click on the course info link at the bottom of the page or check out the Garmin and Strava files for course details.
They are also planning the Mini Granite Grind, a fun race for kids young & old.

Online Entry Fee Schedule ENTRIESRace entries are now open, please visit ENTRY ZONE to register online.

Solo - $40
Pairs - $80
Pairs Junior - $60

On the day entries will be available but will incur a $10 fee per person.

Insurance
This race is a Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) event.  All riders must be either a racing member of a MTBA affiliate club or purchase a MTBA Day License for the event. MTBA Day Licenses can be purchased through the on-line registration process at a cost of $20. MTBA licenses (or   MTBA Day Licenses) must be presented at registration.  Failure to do so will require you to purchase a MTBA Day License at the event.

CATEGORIES
4-HOUR
SOLO - open men, open women, 40+ men, 40+ women
PAIRS - open men, open women, mixed, combined age 80+
2-HOUR
SOLO - open men, open women, 40+ men, 40+ women, single speed
PAIRS - junior 14-17 years

START TIMES

4-hr start time: 10am ALL categories
2-hr start time: 12pm ALL categories
Mini Granite Grind will start immediately following the 4-hr start

Race briefings 10min prior to each start

Registration & number collection on the day only, times to be confirmed.






HOW & WHAT TO GET THERE
Lake Mountain Resort is located northeast of Melbourne approx 20km from the township of Marysville, click here for a map.

Toilets, food and water for purchase will be available at Lake Mountain, and Marysville has many accommodation and food options.

Please be aware the water supply at Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is drawn from the Echo Flat area of the ski trails. This is an unprotected catchment that is the headwaters of the Taggerty river. Under the provisions of section 6 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Minister for Health has declared the water to be regulated water not suitable for drinking.

SPONSORS
Many thanks to our sponsors: Croydon Cycleworks, Tourism Victoria, lake Mountain Resort, Great Divide Coffee

Round 8 of the Vic enduro series is on this Sunday 23/9/12

Location: GWS Scout Camp Dickie Road Officer
Date: Sunday September 23rd

Time to come out of hibernation for the fatties "Burn the fat" 6 hour enduro on Sunday September 23rd.

The terrific Officer Scout camp course is being put to good use again, and this year we have special permission to extend the race course into the Beaconsfield nature conservation reserve. So you get to race on great trails that are rarely used. The race is part of the Victorian Enduro Series.

The Scouts will be catering on the day and there will be a coffee machine on site!

Categories:

Solo: Men, Women, Men 40+
Pairs: Men, Women, Mixed, Junior (mixed or same sex)
Triples: Men, Women, Mixed, Mixed 40+, Junior (mixed or same sex)

Online Entries Close on Wednesday 19th September at 5pm

go to http://www.entryzone.com.au/

Or register on the day between 8 and 9 am(late entry fee $10)

Join the fatties crew on Sunday August 26th for some trail maintenance at the

Officer Scout park venue, to help prepare the venue for the upcoming state enduro round.

Be there from 9am and bring a few tools if you can

shovels, rakes, axes etc would be useful.

The GWS scout camp is located on Dickie Road, Officer click here for map

The fatties have finally joined the masses on facebook so now you can easily see what we and other club members are up to. Join our group here http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/112331048798161/ and share your rides, photos and experiences with us.