Nerang Mountain Bike Trails YOUR OFFICIAL VENUE GUIDE

Before you leave... DOWNLOAD THE AVOID BAGS GC2018 APP It will be much faster The app includes all the to enter the venue. The Nerang State Forest is information you’ll need to know for If necessary, make sure your perfectly still. 12km from Surfers your event, in one place. You’ll find bag will fit under your seat, Paradise, it’s a rainforest infused venue maps, fun facts and more. as there are no cloakrooms in with a quiet tranquility. Suddenly, GC2018 venues. you hear the call. A rider barrels down the PLAN YOUR JOURNEY treacherous terrain, fearless and fast. Use the GC2018 Journey KNOW YOUR LIMITS on the app and This is Cycling – Mountain Bike, at the Nerang Planner You will pass through make sure you allow plenty of Mountain Bike Trails. Across kilometres of new and an airport style time for travel and entry, and your upgraded trails, the world’s bravest mountain bike screening process as you enter departure after the event. riders will take on the first international standard the venue. Restrictions apply to mountain bike course in south east . certain items, such as water and This venue guide contains everything you need ARRIVE EARLY sunscreen, so please check the to know to make the most of your GC2018 Don’t miss a moment of Venue Entry Conditions and experience. You can find even more information on the action. Entry gates Prohibited & Restricted Items the GC2018 App and the website. will open up to two hours before before you leave home. the beginning of each session. • Water: Commercially sealed water bottle up to 350ml. NERANG MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS KEEP YOUR TICKET Only bring empty re-usable WITH YOU transparent plastic bottles LOCATED AT: Nerang National Park, (free water refill points are Hope Street, Nerang QLD 4211 Ensure you have the correct ticket for your session. It available in venue) SPORT: Cycling – Mountain Bike also entitles you to free public • Sunscreen: Sunscreen transport* to and from the event. bottles up to 250ml Your Official Venue Guide Cycling – Mountain Bike GC2018 TRAILSIDE TIPS

Fearless riders navigate TAKE TO THE TRAILS treacherous terrain, all in pursuit Mountain Bike is a full day event and spectators can view the action of gold. from the trails. To watch from the trails and re-enter the venue, make sure you are issued with a pass out wristband. You will need to pass Combining technique, speed and through the security screening again as you re-enter the venue. For full endurance, Mountain Bike is the details on the conditions of entry, see the . untamed cousin of Track and Road Venue Entry Conditions Cycling. BE PREPARED Competitors will complete a specified The Nerang Mountain Bike Trails are outdoors, so prepare for all number of laps of the purpose-built weather conditions. Ensure you’re wearing comfortable clothing and course, involving strenuous climbs closed footwear. There are no facilities on the trails for spectators so and technical descents. make sure to utilise these before leaving the venue. Spectators may While the sport of mountain biking also bring one folding chair per person, water or water bottle within features a range of disciplines, the permitted limits, and non-aerosol insect repellent up to 250ml. the cross-country discipline will be contested at GC2018. LET’S GET LOUD Watching from along the trails, you are part of the course. Cheer, yell and applaud the riders as they fearlessly take on the challenges of the course. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CYCLING – MOUNTAIN BIKE BE A GOOD SPORT We’d love to see your photos - don’t forget to tag #GC2018! Filming and photography must be for personal, non-commercial purposes only and • The mountain bike event made flash photography is prohibited during competition. Make sure to stay Fast Facts its debut at the Manchester 2002 behind the course boundary and cross the course only when safe to do so. • The GC2018 Mountain Bike Commonwealth Games and has featured at the Melbourne 2006 course is approximately and Glasgow 2014 Games. LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS 4.5km long. When viewing the event from the trails, keep to the paths, respect the • If something breaks on the • Unlike the smooth-bottomed flora and fauna, follow signage and take all your rubbish with you. mountain bike, cyclists must shoes used in road cycling, mountain bike shoes have fix it themselves or get to the MAKE A DAY OF IT gripping soles, similar to hiking Technical Assistance Zone where There’s lots to do around the Nerang Mountain Bike Trails. boots. team mechanics can help. Head to Festival 2018 in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach or explore the world heritage listed national parks and nature reserves. Your Official Venue Guide THE BEST WAY TO TRAVEL GETTING THERE AND BACK

GET ACTIVE If you’re travelling locally, walking or cycling will be the easiest way to get to the venue. Bike parking is available near the Nerang Mountain Bike Trails on Cotton Street. GC2018 is the largest sporting event has seen this decade, so make sure TAKE THE BUS you allow plenty of time for travel, queuing Many bus routes, including 740 GET at transport hubs and security checks. ACTIVE and 745, will run frequently during There are many travel options to get you to the Games to Nerang station. From TAKE THE and from the Nerang Mountain Bike Trails and Nerang station you can take a Games TRAIN public transport is free with your ticket.* Shuttle close to the venue. The earlier you plan your journey, the more HOP ON you’ll enjoy your Games experience. Use the A BUS CATCH THE TRAIN GC2018 Journey Planner to get started. Catch the train to Nerang station. From there, you can walk or take a #SHARETHEDREAM GC2018 shuttle bus close to the venue.

DID YOU KNOW? ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT Accessible shuttle buses will The Nerang Mountain Bike Trails were enabled be available to take you to the by GC2018 and jointly funded by venue. Plan your journey. the Australian Government and Queensland Government. GC2018 will be an inclusive celebration of our diverse Commonwealth, with benefits lasting beyond the Closing Ceremony. Be inspired to Share the Dream for a sustainable GC2018 by reducing your

impact, choosing reusable options *Free public transport will be available for ticketed spectators travelling to and from and recycling. competition venues on the Gold Coast and in on the TransLink public transport network. Just show your GC2018 ticket upon boarding. Free travel will terminate at 3am the day after your event and is not available on the AirTrain service. Brisbane CBD and Airport (70kms) Getting to and Beenleigh Station from Nerang Ormeau Mountain

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Recommended Signed Walking Route (Entry - 1 min walking time)

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Venue Entry/Exit North Street Bike Parking

Hope Street Transit Mall (Games shuttle bus service to/from venue) Nerang Connection Road

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Southport Nerang Road

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Stevens Street Ticket Box Office Short Street Prince Street Ferry Street Accessible Welcome Point 740 Martin Street

Cotton Street

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ATM Cycling - Mountain Bike Food & Drink

Information • Stroller Storage • Lost and Found Service • Family Rest Area

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