Pleasure and Pain - What the?

The Pleasure and Pain mountain bike event is something very special. Over the last three years Coffs Harbour Mountain Bike club (CHMBC) has grown in reputation and membership. Receiving glowing reviews recently in national magazines MBA and Enduro, you already know this is a rider’s dream destination not to be missed!

With the assistance of Forestry N.S.W. we are pleased to be able to offer what has been labeled “some of the best single track in Australia”. CHMBC holds regular enduro and cross country events and has thrown together a couple of 6 hr enduros. Two wheel promotions have also utilized some of the area for the last two Coffs Marathons with great success with world class riders returning to play in this subtropical rainforest location.

Thanks to overwhelming demand the inaugural Pleasure and Pain is here.
 

Fast facts:

• August the 9th, Pine creek state forest.
• The course consists of a majority of the sweetest single track and a blend of double/fire trail totaling 25km of mountain bike Nirvana.
• No big up hills, but plenty of flowing downhill. Ooohhyaaah.
• Bridge crossings, log rolls, jumps, hand crafted lines, have we missed anything?
• New and extended trails through the famous “Cows with Guns” section!
• Yeah, the “Ratchet” is in too. Thanks for asking!
• Music, MC, healthy food for the hippies, bangers & burgers for the hard core carnivore.
• A coffee van will be available to fortify those caffeine junkies.
• Capped at 500 riders.
• 7.30 am briefing for an 8am staggered start.
• Cut off time 2pm to start the fourth lap.
• Registration is from 2 - 7pm on the Saturday before (8th) at the Quality Inn City Centre.
• The famous Russ Baker computer timing program, splits, fastest laps, overall times.
   

Race Entry

Don't need anymore convincing?? Then click here to enter online now. Remember, numbers are capped at 500, so don't leave it to the last minute!
 

Accommodation:

Coffs Harbour is a premium holiday destination. With hundreds of options to lay your head, from the major 5 star resorts 20 minutes north from race HQ, to Sawtell, and Bonville caravan parks, minutes from the start line.

• http://www.citycentre.com.au
• http://www.sawtellnsw.com.au/
• http://www.bonvillecaravanpark.com.au/
• http://www.visitcoffsharbour.com/
   

Categories and Fees:

We have a category for everyone and using MTBA membership we are able to offer something for the juniors.

• 25km - 1 lap: 14 -15 yrs, Open, $30
• 50km - 2 laps: 16-17yrs, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ (M & F), $50
• 100km - 4 big ones: ELITE, 18-29yrs, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ (M & F), $75
   

Prizes

The elites will be well rewarded for their hours of training.

• 1st male/female - $1000
• 2nd male/female - $500
• 3rd male/female - $250

Don’t worry, there are plenty of prizes, accommodation packages and much more for all the other categories.
 

What to bring

• Your sweet little cross country machine.
• An Australian approved helmet.
• Your favorite race snacks.
• Any special food or drink requirements.
• Your family, this place is one big holiday!
• Your MTBA license.
• A doctor’s certificate for your boss, you won’t want to leave!
   

Other Stuff

• Quality Inn City Centre are putting on a $17 carbo-load meal the night before the race for competitors.
• The flyer for this event is available for download. Click here to get your copy.
• For all other enquires please contact Adrian on 0422 981 931 or cozage@hotmail.com