RIDER GUIDE
We are thrilled to have you competing in the inaugural John Hughes Slopestyle!
Two MTB events will be taking place as part of the John Hughes Slopestyle; an Urban DH Race and
the Crossfit 6100 MTB Slopestyle. All the relevant information for both of these events is contained in
this rider guide, including details of parking, the schedule and the afterparty.
PARKING
A carpark close-by to the event site is reserved for rider parking. This parking area is accessed from
Baillie Avenue.
Please follow the direction of the parking volunteers from Crack Cycling. Parking in this area requires
a gold coin donation to their cause.
AT THE EVENT
Start your day by visiting the Plate Collection tent. Here you will be able to sign in and collect your
race plate and rider wrist band.
Ensure you put your wrist band on immediately - this wrist band will gain you access into the fenced
off Rider Village (not to mention access to the bar tab at the after party).
A range of food will be available from the TGIF Hawkers Markets on-site from 12:00 to 5:00pm.
RIDER VILLAGE
Inside the gated area around Edward Millen House is the rider village. This area will feature;
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Tents for shade
Seating
Free Red Bull and water
Bike Parking
URBAN DH RACE FORMAT
If you are competing in the Urban DH Race, the day will begin with a practice session for you to learn
the course. Every rider must complete a minimum of one practice run.
Riders will then each complete a seeding run. The outcome of this run will determine the starting
order for the final.
Each rider will then have one final run to lay down the fastest possible time. Final results will be
based on this time.
The Urban DH Race is split into two classes – PRO and AM.
CROSSFIT 6100 SLOPESTYLE FORMAT
If you are competing in the Crossfit 6100 Slopestyle, the day will begin with a practice session for
you to learn the course and practice your tricks. Every rider must complete a minimum of one
practice run.
In Round 1 each rider will have two runs. The judges will use the best score from the two runs. The
top 20 riders will progress through to Round 2.
In Round 2 each rider will have two runs. The judges will use the best score from the two runs. The
top 10 riders will progress through to the Final.
In the Final each rider will have two runs to record the best score possible.
The judging criteria will assess riders based on both style and tricks. Don’t feel that you don’t have a
chance because you can’t do any big tricks, the judges will also be looking for style, fluidity and
height off the jumps.
The Crossfit 6100 MTB Slopestyle features only one class.
THE COURSE
The course is ~150m in length and packed full of features, including the Albany Urban DH car jump,
sea containers, wall rides, doubles and a raised boardwalk.
Course builder Paul Neve of 3 Chillies Trail Design and Construction has described the course as ‘a
cross between a set of dirtjumps and a skatepark, laid out down a slope’.
The course is designed to work for hardtails, trail bikes and downhill bikes, so we recommend
selecting the bike you feel the most comfortable on.
EVENT SCHEDULE
TIME
9:30 – 11:30am
9:50 – 10:00am
10:00 – 11:50am
12:00 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 1:30pm
1:30 – 2:30pm
4:30 – 5:30pm
5:30 – 5:50pm
5:50 – 6:00pm
7:30 – 10:00pm
ACTION
Plate Collection Open
Rider Briefing
Urban DH and Slopestyle Practice
Crossfit 6100 Slopestyle Round 1
Crossfit 6100 Slopestyle Round 2
Urban DH Seeding
Urban DH Finals
Crossfit 6100 Slopestyle Finals
Presentations
Afterparty
LOCATION
Race HQ Tent
Start Line
Course
Course
Course
Course
Course
Course
Red Bull Stage
Crown Perth Sports Bar
SAFETY
The following safety gear is required by Peel Districts MTB club;
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Full-face helmet
Knee pads or long pants
Elbow pads or long sleeves
Gloves
Your bike must satisfy the following requirements;
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In good working order
Plugged handlebar ends
Two working brakes (Urban DH Race)
One working brake (MTB Slopestyle)
PRIZE MONEY
Urban DH Race – PRO Class
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
$1000 + free entry into the Albany Urban DH
$250
$200
$150
$100
Urban DH Race – AM Class
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
$500
$200
$100
$75
$50
Crossfit 6100 MTB Slopestyle
1st
2nd
3rd
$1000
$500
$200
AFTER PARTY
All riders are invited to attend an afterparty at the Crown Perth Sports Bar to celebrate the inaugural
John Hughes Slopestyle. Please join us and kick on, after all it is a long weekend!
At the afterparty we will re-live the event by watching a replay of the live video feed. Bar bites will
be provided, along with a $3000 bar tab (accessed with your rider wrist band).
Need somewhere to leave your bike while you go to the afterparty? You will be able to leave your
bike at the Rider Village for the evening or overnight. This area has an electrified security fence, and
a security guard will be on duty. If you choose to leave your bike in this area we recommend that
you secure it with a lock, and please remember that any property left in this area is at your own risk.