Wagga Strava Series 2023

Are you not a fan of the hustle and bustle of a race event? Want to get into mountain bike races, but at your own pace and on your own timetable- then this is for you.

Strava Series involves you, on your bike, riding a set course each fortnight at your own pace, own leisure and without the hustle and bustle. You can ride whenever is convenient to you, as long as you’ve completed the course by 5 pm each Saturday.

You can ride each course as many times as you like- its your fastest that counts.

Each course will be posted on the Wagga MTB FB page and the Wagga MTB Strava group each fortnight. There will also be a map at the start of the loop and some markers out on course.

Anyone wanting to join the local Wagga MTB Mountain bike Strava series should follow the following steps to get set up.

1. Make sure you are registered with Aus Cycle (lifestyle member) for insurance purposes, they have a 4-week free trial. https://www.auscycling.org.au/membership/lifestyle

2. Download the Strava app on your phone- you only need the free version!

3. To record your ride on Strava, ensure location services are on, press record, making sure the timer starts.

4. Begin your race, and make sure your phone is somewhere that won't lose GPS signal. ie. ( back pocket in backpack )

5. Never stop Strava until you are well clear of the end of the course, otherwise, it may not record your ride.

6. Once you press stop and End, you can name your ride, post it and view your completed segments and times.

Any more questions, feel free to message us and we will be happy to help.

Don’t forget:

1. Always ride within your ability.

2. This is not an organised event or race.

3. The tracks are not closed to other users, there are no Marshalls in place, no first aid.

4. Ride at your own risk, just as you do on any training ride.

5. For Safety, we recommend riding with at least one other person but keeping a sensible distance.

6. If riding on your own, make sure someone knows your planned route and return time.

7. Record your ride on Strava and make sure it is uploaded before 8pm Sunday.

8. No creative shortcuts are allowed, keep to the trail! We will be checking your GPS data.

9. You can ride the course as many times as you wish, Strava will collate everyone's fastest time.

10. Have Fun.

Let us know if you have any questions.