Event Schedule 2021

Please note – while the dates are correct, the timings are indicative only. Once airlines start flying again we will attempt to match the transfers to arrival and departure times.

Tue 16th March

EARLY TRANSFERS (Tuesday)

1000 – Camp 1 open for early arrivals (e.g. those wanting a day to warm up on the Derby trails before the race)
1800 – 2130 – Early registration open at Camp 1
1815 – Transfer A – Launceston Airport to Camp 1, Branxholm (ETA 1945)
2035 – Transfer B – Launceston Airport to Camp 1, Branxholm (ETA 2200)

Wed 17th March

TRANSFERS & REGISTRATION (Wednesday)

1200 – Transfer C – Launceston Airport to Branxholm (Camp 1) ETA 1330
1100 – Food trucks / bike mechanic open Camp 1
1810 – Transfer D – Launceston Airport to Branxholm (Camp 1) ETA 1940
1600 – 2130 – Registration open at Camp 1
2000 – Welcome to Country and race briefing at Camp 1

Thu 18th March

RACE DAY 1 (Thursday)

Prior 0900 – Preparations, pack up Camp 1
0900 – 1030 – Stage One wave start times as per registration
1130 – 1700 – Finish Camp 2 – Weldborough
1700 – Food trucks / bike mechanic open Camp 2
1900 – Campfire recap and daily awards at Camp 2

Fri 19th March

RACE DAY 2 (Friday)

Prior 0900 – Preparations, pack up Camp 2
0900 – 1030 – Stage Two wave start times based on Stage One times
1130 – 1700 – Finish Bay of Fires, transfer to Camp 3 – St Helens
1800 – Optional dash for cash…. velodrome criterium race, details to be released
1900 – Campfire recap and daily awards Camp 2

Sat 20th March

RACE DAY 3 (Saturday)

0900 – 1030 – Stage Three wave start times based on Stage Two times
1100 – 1600 – Finish St Helens area
1500 – Presentation for Elite Categories
1630 – 1930 – Presentation and After Party for All Riders / Categories
1730 – Transfer E – St Helens to Branxholm for riders who left their cars at Branxholm ETA 1900

Sun 21st March

TRANSFERS (Sunday)

0700 – Transfer F – St Helens (Camp 3) to Launceston Airport ETA 0915 (note this transfer has changed from the original 0830 departure due to airline schedule changes).
0830 – Transfer H – St Helens (Camp 3) to Launceston Airport ETA 1045
0830 – Transfer G – St Helens (Camp 3) to Branxholm for riders who left their cars at Branxholm ETA 0950