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Mountain Biking YOUR FREE SPORT EVENT GUIDE Mountain Biking YOUR FREE SPORT EVENT GUIDE Embrace Before you leave... DOWNLOAD THE GC2018 APP THE RACE The GC2018 App The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games includes all the information you’ll (GC2018) Cycling events will give everyone need to know for the free events in the chance to catch the exciting and fast-paced one place. You’ll find course maps, action of world-class sport across the Gold Coast. fun facts and more. During GC2018 the Mountain Bike event will take place in the Nerang Mountain Bike trails. BE PREPARED There are some great vantage points along the trails, where you This event is outdoors and can watch the world’s bravest mountain bike riders take on the in bush terrain, so come first international-standard mountain bike trail in South East prepared for all weather conditions Queensland. Grab your friends and family and cheer on the athletes. and limit what you carry. Allow plenty ‘The Hub’, located at the entry to the trails, will provide food and of time for travel and be prepared for drink, toilets, bins and all the information you need about which crowds. There will be a water refill point designated walking route is best for access. It will open 2 hours at the Hub. Please bring a reusable before the race starts. Please note only spectators with tickets will water bottle to refill during the day. have access to the start and finish area. SHOW YOUR THURSDAY THE HUB OPENING HOURS: GC2018 SPIRIT! 8.30am – 4.00pm This is your chance to celebrate 12 APRIL GC2018! Get together, have some fun RACE TIMES: NERANG and don’t forget to share your special MOUNTAIN Women’s: 10.30am – 12.30pm moments with us by tagging #GC2018 on BIKE TRAILS Men’s: 1.30pm – 3.30pm Facebook Instagram and Twitter. Your Free Sport Event Guide GETTING THERE AND BACK GET ACTIVE The roads will be extremely busy and parking restrictions apply close to the venue. If you’re travelling GETTING TO THE NERANG locally, walking or cycling will be the MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS: easiest way to get to the venue. GC2018 is the largest sporting Bike parking is available near the event Australia has seen this decade, so Nerang Mountain Bike Trails. make sure you allow plenty of time for travel and queuing at transport hubs. TAKE THE BUS There are many travel options to get you Many bus routes, including 740 and to and from the Nerang Mountain Bike 745, will run frequently during GC2018 Trails – Get active and walk or cycle to the and can take you close to the venue. Nerang Forest or purchase a go card and take public transport. CATCH THE TRAIN Remember that free travel on public Catch the train to Nerang station. transport is only available to those From there, you can walk or take a spectators with a valid GC2018 ticket for local bus close to the venue. the day of travel. A ticket therefore needs to be purchased for public transport. ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT The earlier you plan your journey, the Accessible transport options will be more you’ll enjoy your GC2018 experience. available to take you to the venue. Use the GC2018 Journey Planner and the Plan your journey now. GC2018 trail map to get you started. GRAB A GO CARD MAKE A DAY OF IT: Go card is TransLinks’s electronic ticket There’s lots to do around to fast, easy and convenient travel. the Nerang Mountain Bike Use go card on all TransLink bus, train Trails. Explore the world heritage listed (including the Airtrain), ferry and tram national parks and nature reserves in services in greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Nerang and the surrounding area. Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast regions. To continue the celebrations after the go cards can be purchased online, over event, head to Festival 2018 in Surfers the phone on 13 12 30 or at a number Paradise or Broadbeach and be part of of retail locations. For more information the arts and culture extravaganza. check out translink.com.au Your Free Sport Event Guide Cycling - Mountain Biking GC2018 TRAILSIDE TIPS Fearless riders navigate treacherous terrain, all in KEEP HYDRATED pursuit of gold. Fast Facts Hydration is important for both athletes and spectators. • The GC2018 Mountain Bike course is Make sure you bring plenty of water with you. Combining technique, speed and approximately 4.5km long. endurance, Mountain Bike is the • If something breaks on the mountain bike, cyclists untamed cousin of Track and Road BE PREPARED must fix it themselves or get to the Technical Cycling. Competitors will complete The Nerang Mountain Bike Trails are outdoors, so Assistance Zone where team mechanics can help. a specified number of laps of the prepare for all weather conditions. Ensure you’re • The mountain bike event made its debut at wearing comfortable clothing and closed footwear. purpose-built course, involving the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games There are no facilities on the trails so please be strenuous climbs and technical and has featured at the Melbourne 2006 and sure to utilise these before leaving The Hub. Please descents. Glasgow 2014 Games. note there will be no storage facilities available for While the sport of mountain biking • Unlike the smooth-bottomed shoes used in road this event so try to avoid bringing strollers. features a range of disciplines, cycling, mountain bike shoes have gripping soles, the cross-country discipline will be similar to hiking boots. BE A GOOD SPORT contested at GC2018. You can get close to the action of the riders, but make sure to stay behind the trail boundary (including selfie sticks), listen to the stewards and only cross at the pedestrian crossing points along the trail. Dogs must be kept on a lead and filming must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only and flash photography is prohibited during competition. LET’S GET LOUD Watching from along the trails, you are part of the action. Bring your cowbells and cheer, yell and applaud athletes as they take on the challenges of the race. LET’S GET LOUD When viewing the event, keep to the designated walking routes, respect the flora and fauna, follow signage and take all your rubbish with you. Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms) Getting to and Beenleigh Station from Nerang Ormeau Mountain Ormeau Station Nerang Bike Trails P ac if 740 ic S Mo ou tor th Legend w p ad a o Ro y Coomera r g t an ( Ner M 1 Coomera Station Nerang Mountain Bike Trails ) Beaud Nerang eser t Nerang Road Station Local Bus Routes ad Bro w a ter Ave P n a N u er Train Line e c an i g f B i r c o a M d Light Rail Line b o e t a Runaway Bay o c r h w R d a o a 745 a o y d 45 Minute Walking Zone R ( Oxenford Helensvale n M to 1 Transport Hub ils ) G Train Station Southport Preferred Train Station Gold Coast 740 Main Beach For Event Access Nerang Nerang Station Surfers Paradise A sh Light Rail Station mo re Road 745 Hooker Boulevard Broadbeach Airport G o l d B C Mermaid Beach e o r Mudgeeraba m a s u t d H a i Robina Station g Miami S h t w r e a e y t Burleigh Heads Varsity Station P a c if Palm Beach ic M o torway (M1) Plan your specific journey Kilometres by visiting Map for general public use only. Ticketholders please refer to the official venue Coolangatta 0 4.5 9 gc2018.com/transport Gold Coast Airport guide available from the GC2018 app or website. Average walking time is 12 mins per kilometre © Copyright and database right 2018. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC400.1. * Map (March 2018) subject to change Nerang Mountain Bike Grumpy Goanna Trails Bilby Berms Cycling Mountain Bike Thursday 12th April 10:30am - 3:30pm Crocodile Corner The Rapids Legend Recommended Walking Route (Entry to The Hub, trails and venue) Easy Walking Route (2km loop) The Bike Rack The Medium Walking Route (1km loop) Judgement Hard Walking Route (1km loop) Mountain Bike Race Route Crossing Point Lyrebird Leap Scrub Start Line Python Hurly Finish Line Burleigh Venue Perimeter Rail or Fail (Ticketed spectators only) Nerang Connection Road The Access Point to Trails Interchange Dingo Drop Bike Parking The Hub Local Bus Yarrayne Road North Street Hope Street Taxi Stand Passenger Pick Up Lawson Street The Hub Stevens Street Plan your specific journey The Hub by visiting P r ic 740 Information gc2018.com/transport Ferry Street Martin Street e S t r e e t Toilets Map for general public use only. Metres Ticketholders please refer to the official venue 740 guide available from the GC2018 app or website. Food & Drink 0 80 160 © Copyright and database right 2018. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. Map Number: GOLDOC400.2. * Map (March 2018) subject to change .
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