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Jason English and Team GU Sram Nite Riders take out Stromlo
Monday, October 20, 2008

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Jongewaard crushes Taberlay in fastest lap prologue !
Monday, October 20, 2008

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2390 riders, 12,786 laps, 182,194 Km ridden
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Results are available in our Results section . If you have the wrong rider recorded for laps or we've missed a lap, email us.

Some numbers... 2390 riders, 12,786 laps, 182,194 Km ridden which is a bit over 4 and a half times around the planet!

Event Photos

35,986 photos from the official photographers Sportograf are ready to purchase.

Also check out Greg Long and Picasa

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Andrew Bell on track for back to back 24 hour title
Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Volunteer Guide - Download now!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The Volunteer Guide for the SCOTT 24hr 2008 is available for download here.

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Prologue Race
Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The prologue will be held Saturday morning, before the main race. The prologue replaces the ‘fastest lap’ prize in the main 24hr event, and aims to increase exposure to the top riders using a single ‘flying lap’ time trial format. Everyone who is entered in the prologue has already been notified. This event is one of the most exciting and fast paced race all weekend and is defiantly one not to be missed!

Full final participant list and information regarding the prologue race can be downloaded here.

 

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Participant lists now available!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Full team and individual participant lists in the SCOTT 24hr are now available to be downloaded here.

Please email any discrepancies as soon as possible to timing@corc.asn.au

 

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Course maps are now available
Friday, October 3, 2008

The final course maps are now available and can be downloaded here.

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Big guns set for ultimate endurance test
Friday, October 3, 2008

International stars and Aussies alike will descend upon Canberra’s Stromlo Forest Park next weekend to take part in the Scott 24 hour Australian Mountain Championship, with more than 8,000 riders and spectators expected to hit Canberra for the event, which is now celebrating a decade of dirt.

 

Elite riders lining up to take on the dirt and dust across a 24 hours period include current World 24 hour solo Champion James Williamson, 2007 winner Andrew Bell, Australia's highest World Cup ranked male Chris Jongewaard and German 24 hours champion, Gerald Bauer.

 

Founded in 1999 “The Scott 24” is a two-day mountain biking event, widely referred to as the Woodstock of mountain biking. For a 24 hour period, over 2,000 riders converge on Stromlo Forest Park to have their skills and endurance tested over one of the most demanding courses in Australia.

 

Kicking off at midday on October 11, riders compete solo or in teams of up to ten, and are on a mission to complete the most laps in the 24 hour period. Riders will take on a track that is shaped in an hourglass configuration, with two separate laps, the Red and Blue.

 

Both laps have been described as being completely different in character. The Red lap goes to the top of the mountain with a long sustained climb, but then the payback is an incredible 10 minute descent back to transition.

 

The Blue lap has a similar amount of climbing, but spaced out over the course of the lap. It’s probably a little more technical, but similarly has descending payback. With one of the biggest challenges in the team events being “who does which lap”, as well as keeping count of which colour lap your next rider has to head out on.

The distances have been increased slightly this year with each lap now measuring 15 and 13 kilometres respectively, along with some new features and manmade obstacles that have been added.

 

Over the weekend, riders and spectators will enjoy a range of exciting entertainment including stunt rides and demonstrations as well as a trade show showcasing the latest must-have mountain biking accessories, gadgets, and bikes.

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Volunteers
Thursday, June 12, 2008

With any big event there is always a need for volunteers and we all know that any event is only as successful as its committed volunteers. So we need as many hands, who are also there for the love of it,  on deck as we can possibly get. It’s an exciting weekend with plenty of roles to play including marshal, timing officials, and rider liaison. You will be helping us to achieve our goals, whilst getting to be there meeting great people, learning about MTB and sports event management, as well as receiving some great freebies! If you are interested and free on the weekend of 11-12th October 2008, please visit our Volunteers section to find out more.

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Matchmaking
Thursday, June 12, 2008

Sometimes team members need to pull out. Don’t despair; there is someone out there who is perfect for you. We’re here to help match you up with your future new team mate. No need for long questionnaires, video interviews, or chaperones – just let us know your requirements here and wait for the emails to flood in. Any emails can be sent to coordinator@corc24hour.com.au

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Corporate
Thursday, June 12, 2008

This year’s event will be bigger than ever with more spectators, more entrants and more space for your corporate tent. Your brand and products will be seen by over 10,000 people, as well as possibly featured on national television and magazines. This year, there are a number of different grades of sites which have been graded on location, benefits, and traffic flow. You may wish to only purchase a site, or a site and team entry. We have had a very good response to date which means the sooner you book your corporate package the greater chance you’ll secure the area you want.

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Sponsors
Thursday, June 12, 2008

We are very grateful and acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors as well as some new and exciting ones who have come on board this year. This year, we have the biggest prize pool we have ever had! If you want your brand to be associated with Australia's biggest 24hr mountain biking event then contact Kim@theearlybird.com.au or (02)6295 6551

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Photo Competition
Sunday, June 1, 2008

Want your 5 mins of fame?

To celebrate the ‘Decade of Dirt’ we want to see all of your good, bad and ugly pictures from the last 10 years of the 24 hour Mountain Bike Race. Apart from being crowned Australian 24hr Mountain Bike Racing’s pin up girl or guy you will also receive the fame of having your photo posted on the home page of the 2008 Australian 24hr Mountain Bike Race and we might throw you a bag of goodies as well. As the 24hr is a family event, photos of excessive chaffing, nudity and other cras behavior may not make the website.

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Scott 24hr Mountain Bike Race FAQs
Wednesday, April 2, 2008

What is a 24hr mountain bike race?

For those newcomers, the 2008 Scott 24hr Mountain Bike Race is a two-day mountain biking event that tests riders' skills and endurance over a demanding course. Riders compete solo or in teams of up to ten, to complete the most laps in the 24 hour period.

In 2007 9,700 riders and spectators passed thru the gate at the $7.5 million Stromlo Forest Park. Stromlo Forest Park is Australia’s most advanced, purpose-built mountain Bike Park with cutting edge courses and internationally-accredited mountain bike tracks. It’s the site of the 2009 UCI World Mountain Bike & Trials Championships – what more can we say!

Over the weekend, riders and spectators will enjoy a range of exciting entertainment including stunt rides and demonstrations as well as a trade show showcasing the latest must-have mountain biking accessories, gadgets, and bikes.

Want to be involved?

We will need volunteers, sponsors and partners, so contact us at CORC if you are interested.

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