Saturday, May 19, 2012
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Rising Sun Marine XC Race 3

RSM_LogoXC Race Series 2012
 

Ross River Dam, Kelso.

Sunday 20th May, 2012, 730am.

UPDATED Sat, 19 May: Click the logo above for race details and to download the starters list.

 

Working Bee (Ross Dam): XC Race course preparation - Sat 19th May, 230pm

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Course for the upcoming XC Race 3 needs a little prep work.
 
When: Saturday 19th May, 2:30pm 
  
Where to meet: Car Park, Ross River Dam, Kelso. It's right outside the Rangers offices. See the Places to Ride in Townsville article for interactive map to Ross Dam (Lake Ross).
  
Duration: 3 hours.
 
 
Access Restrictions: causeway is not yet fixed so people will be driving above the spillway gates. Gates will be opened on entry then locked and unlocked at the end of the working bee.
 
Tools: the club will supply picks, rake hoes, shovels, brush cutters etc
 
What to bring: yard working clothes, long pants if brush cutting, hat, sun cream, gloves, drinking water, camera
 
Race Series Points Bonus: participants at the working bee will earn 20 points for the overall XC series points contest. 
 
RSVP so we know how many tools to bringHaydn Tilley 
   
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