Mule Express – November 19
Since 2018 the Otway Enduro Club has developed a reputation for running Pony Express races which are a step up in the difficulty level. Because of this we have decided to change the name of our “Pony Express” to the “Mule Express”. Why? The word Mule does have a few meanings but in our context a mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. Generally speaking a mule has inherit strength and stamina, but can also be used to describe a tough challenge.
The track for this Mule Express is going to be similar to our previous Pony Express tracks but with more overtaking lines. The track will also incorporate mainly tight single track through native forest and gum plantations. As usual we’ll have a few man made obstructions placed at strategic spots to keep things interesting. The track will also contain an assortment of Rooster and Chicken lines, with a distinct advantage for the rider that decides to ride and nail the Rooster line.
This is a Motorcycling Australia Sanctioned Event, therefore you will require an MA Race License to compete, a one day license will be available for the event.
Cost:
Seniors $100 Ironman | Senior Team: $200 | Juniors $60 per rider
Classes:
There will be prizes for first, second and third for each class.
Junior: (1.5 hour “Iron Child Race”) There are three Junior Classes.
- 65cc
- 85cc
- 125cc to 250cc
Please note: The minimum age of the riders is 4 years old and the minimum engine size is 65cc. Junior class 85cc and 125/250cc riders will be riding a condensed version of the seniors track. Both junior 85cc and 125/250cc classes will race together with the bigger bikes to head off first, the Junior race includes both boys and girls. The 65cc class will be racing on separate track. You must be aged 4 to 15 years in order to be eligible to ride in the Junior race. If you are 16 then you must ride in the Senior Race.
Seniors: (4 hour event) Teams of two with combined ages and Iron Man event
- 32 to 49 year old (combined age both riders)
- 50 to 64 year old (combined age both riders)
- 65 to 79 year old (combined age both riders)
- over 80 years old (combined age both riders)
- Iron Man 16-34 years
- Iron Man 35+ years
- Women (4 hour Iron Person race)
- Parent and Child
Information:
You must be a member of the Otway Enduro Club, Geelong Motocross Club or Ballarat Rovers Motorcycle Club to enter this race. If you are not a member you can join the Otway Enduro Club by visiting our membership page.
- One day Otway Enduro Club memberships are available.
- Racing numbers will be supplied on the day.
- Catering available on the day.
- No dogs allowed.
- No noisy bikes, a sound meter will be testing.
- Each bike will need to pass scrutineering.
Senior races are a team of two riders either sharing one bike or riding a bike each or you can compete by yourself as an ironman.
Accommodation:
Sorry there is no camping or accommodation at the property, the closest Caravan Park is located at Forrest about 20 minutes drive away.
Mule Express Entry
Entries Close: 5pm Tuesday 14th November or when field capacity is full.
Final Instructions will be supplied after entries close, this will be supplied via email.
Please note: Otway Enduro Club committee reserve the right to make changes to the details of the Mule Express at anytime.
Hourly Schedule
Junior Pony Express Schedule
- 7.00am - 7.45am
- Junior Sign On & Scrutineering
- 7.50am - 8.20am
- Junior Sighting Lap
- 8.30am - 10.00am
- Junior Race
- 90 minutes
- 10.30am
- Junior Trophy Presentation
Senior Pony Express Schedule
- 9.00am - 10.00am
- Senior Sign On & Scrutineering
- 11.00am - 3.00pm
- Senior Pony Express
- 4.30pm
- Senior Trophy Presentation