Rounds 3 and 4 of the 2025 XCO Series are being hosted by the Hobart Wheelers Dirt Devils at the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park in Hobart, Tasmania.
These rounds are supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania.
For more information on the series please follow the link https://assets.auscycling.org.au/s3fs-public/2024-10/2024-25-auscycling-mtb-national-series-guide-v1.3.pdf?VersionId=n.T3aI_0yIeiZ72rHTsxkYjeuayqzZua
Please note: each round is a separate event listing.
This allows the convenience of entering each day at different times, and to scratch individual days if need be.
A discount is automatically applied upon entry to your second day if racing both events.
Round 3 Sunday 26th January 2025: Enter here: https://entryboss.cc/races/23205
Round 4 Monday 27th January 2025: Enter here: https://entryboss.cc/races/23206
Entry Categories
Please note: your age is determined by your age as of 31st December 2025. The following categories are available:
National Series Categories
| Age Category | Code | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Elite U23 Men/Women | ME/WE | >19 |
| Under 19 Men/Women | MJ/WJ | 17-18 |
| Under 17 Men/Women | M17/W17 | 15-16 |
| Under 15 Men/Women | M15/W15 | 13-14 |
| Masters 1 Men/Women | M1/W1 | 30-34 |
| Masters 2 Men/Women | M2/W2 | 35-39 |
| Masters 3 Men/Women | M3/W3 | 40-44 |
| Masters 4 Men/Women | M4/W4 | 45-49 |
| Masters 5 Men/Women | M5/W5 | 50-54 |
| Masters 6 Men/Women | M6/W6 | 55-59 |
| Masters 7+ Men/Women | M7/W7 | 60-64 |
| M8/W8 | 65-69 | |
| M9/W9 | 70-74 | |
| M10/W10 | 75-79 |
Masters categories will be combined. The U23 and Elite categories are also combined – select Elite when entering
Support Races- (Not part of National Series)
| Age Category | Code | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Under 13 Men/Women | M13/W13 | 11-12 |
| Expert Men/Women | MX/WX | 19-29 |
Race Fees
| Category | Race Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular Senior Entry (U19+) | $80 per race $130 for both rounds |
| Under 15 – Under 17 | $65 per race $105 for both rounds |
| Under 13 | $40 per race |
SCRATCHING: Need to withdrawal from the event? EntryBoss enables a self-serve refund if things change and you can’t make the event. Please use the ‘Scratch’ button to trigger a refund and automatically remove yourself from the start list, (Please note the scratching cut-off as the button is not available after this).
Scratching is permanent, if you only need to make a change, please email the race organisers
Indicative Event Schedule (To be confirmed and subject to change)
Saturday 25 January
– 10am to 3pm – course marking & event hub set up – Race organisers will be about for questions
- 3-5pm Registrations Open
- 3-5pm course open
- 6pm Course closed
Sunday 26th and Monday 27th January Race Schedule
| TIME | RACE | Race time estimated h:mm | Categories | Laps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.30am | 9am | Registrations and Official Course Practice | All | ||
| 9:15 | 10:45 | 1 | 0:45 – 1:30 | U13 W/M, U15 W/M, U17 W/M, Masters W/M5, Masters W/M6, Masters W/M7 & up, | 2,3,4 |
| 11:00 | 12:45 | 2 | 0:45 – 1:30 | U19W, Expert W, Elite W, Masters W1, Masters W2, Masters W3, Masters W4, | 3,4,5 |
| 13:00 | 2:45 | 3 | 1:00 – 1:30 | U19M, Elite M, Expert M, Masters M1, Masters M2, Masters M3, Masters M4 | 4,5,6 |
Course Maps
Will be uploaded once available
Licensing
Note a current AusCycling Race All-Discipline or Off-Road license is required to ride these events. Bring your license card / digital membership with you to sign-on!
More Info
Accommodation in Greater Hobart is plentiful, everything from central city hotels to cabins in the country to AirBnBs at the beach. January is one of the busiest times of the year in Hobart, so best to book early.
Venue Facilities: Glenorchy MTB Park The event is being held on the awesome trails at the Glenorchy MTB Park. Car parking is available in the public car park at the park entry at the end of Tolosa Road. The event village and registration is located approximately 300m from the car park.
The event organiser reserves the right to change or cancel the event. This can be due to weather events (our permit to use the venue will be cancelled if the tracks are too wet) or circumstances outside of the control of the event organiser. If an event is cancelled, rescheduling will occur where possible. Full refunds are available upon cancelation or for anyone unable to make the date of a rescheduled event.
Visiting Tasmania
If you are visiting Tasmania for the event, why not take your time to explore some of Australia’s best MTB venues.
While the focus of the event is the two XCO rounds, we recommend you extend your trip and tour around some of the best MTB venues in Australia, including:
https://www.maydenabikepark.com/
https://www.sthelensmtbtrails.com.au/
https://georgetownmtbtrails.com.au/
https://ridewildmersey.com.au/
https://mtb.westcoasttas.com.au/
Or explore the scenery, cities, wineries, breweries, beaches, wilderness….
Tasmanian summer days are warm and long; the perfect backdrop for jam-packed adventures or taking leisurely naps under a tree. From downhill thrills to farm-fresh produce, beachcombing to wombat encounters, you’ll find plenty of things to do in Tasmania in summer. Check out the Discover Tasmania website for more information and inspiration.
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