WAMBENGER TRAILS
WELLINGTON DAM, COLLIE
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2025 AUSCYLING NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS
This event is hosted by AusCycling and supported by WA Gravity Enduro.
WAGE RND 7
STARTING FROM WEDNESDAY, 1ST OCTOBER THROUGH TO SUNDAY, 5TH OCTOBER 2025.
- Similar to 2024, competitors will have a dedicated day of practise with racing the following day.
- Competitors are issued a stage start time which they must be at the gate or a penalty will apply.
- Start start times are published in the lead up to the event weekend but may change so it is important to monitor the AusCycling communication channels for updates.
- We encourage all competitors to take part in racing. Although this is a National Championships, competitors are seeded as best as possible allowing for even the most ‘amateur’ rider to take part and have fun
- Riders are re-categorised ino WA Gravity Enduro State Series categories and points are awarded in the WAGE Series. 1.2x points multiplier.
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Let’s Go Enduro!
Get excited! The 2025 AusCycling National Enduro Championships return to the Wambenger Trails, Wellington Dam, Collie, Western Australia!
We are pumped to work with AusCycling to host this epic event, giving the best opportunity for our local riders to claim the jersey and become National Champions!
2024 was a blast and we can’t wait to mix it up and throw some new twists and turns at the best riders in Australia.
Event Updates
01/09 All entries now open
01/09 WAGE website added maps
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, 1st October | Practise Day
Thursday, 2nd October | Oceania Enduro Championships!
Friday, 3rd October | Practise Day
Saturday, 4th October | National Enduro Championships!
Sunday, 5th October | National Enduro Championships!
The Venue
The Wellington National Park Trails are part of the Wambenger Trails network, which includes short and overnight walk, cycle, drive and paddle experiences in the Collie region. The icon for this network is the wambenger, a little-known Australian carnivorous marsupial that is listed as a threatened species and restricted to the south-west forests. This Collie local and brush-tailed dynamo is active under the cover of darkness and spends most of its time in the tree canopy.
This network is the largest mountain bike trail network in Western Australia, featuring nearly 100km of exceptional trails and linking iconic sites such as Wellington Dam, Honeymoon Pool, Mount Lennard and the spectacular Collie River Valley. For beginners to experts, there are plenty of climbs, descents, technical downhill and cross-country pedalling.
Within Wellington National Park, the Wambenger Trails are separated by the Collie River, creating two lots of trails: Wellington Trails East and Wellington Trails West.
Entries Open!
Valid AusCycling insurance is required.
No trial or lifestyle insurances are permitted.
Head to https://www.wagravityenduro.org/how-to-enter/ for information before your enter.
Start List Open Soon
Confirm your entry here and make sure your mates are entered.
Check your category. We prefer to update categories before the event but we can also make changes on the day. Transfer fees and costs may apply if there is a difference in category prices.
Parking
As usual, carpool where possible and ride to the venue if possible.
Need Disabled Parking? Email us to reserve a spot close to Race Village.
Course Grading
More information about Course Grading.
This venue is considered one of the easiest venues on the calendar and is a great introduction for new competitors and a great way to ease into a big season ahead.
Free Water
Free water is available at Race Village.
Please ensure you bring full drink bottles and have spare water available in your vehicle.
Food and Drink
We are working to have an epic race village with plenty of food and drink selections available.
The local Wellington Dam cafe is also open.
Medical Assistance
Medical assistance is available during official practise and during racing. Your medical information may be provided to our medical provider to ensure the best care possible.
Always arrange a friend to assist which may include transport to a hospital if required.
Riding the trails outside our official practise IS NOT PERMITTED.
Outside Assistance
No shuttles are permitted during practise or racing, including vehicle or by another rider.
You must practise on the bike your are using for practise. eg you cannot practise on an eBike and race on an analogue bike.
It is not permitted to push, tow or assist in any way a competitor during practise, stage racing or during stage transition.
Exceptions include Under 9 Whippets during practise only, disabled, very young or injured competitors at the sole discretion of the Commissaire.
Spectators
Spectators WELCOME! But remember – racing riders always have right of way! They travel fast and collisions may result in serious injury. Friendly dogs are permitted but must be on a lead at all times.
Spectators are welcome to walk up the side of trails but please ensure you are behind course bunting at all times and at least 2m off the trail when riders are descending. Look for Spectator points indicated on the Course Map for viewing opportunities.
Always be aware of snakes and other wildlife, bring adequate hydration and wear good walking shoes. Please avoid making shortcuts through the bush and only walk on the side of the trails where it is safe to do so.
No dogs permitted in National Parks.
Organisation
Time required to bring together all facets of the Event.
Advertising
Facebook advertising, video reels and highlights, maps, website design, signage, Instagram feeds, YouTube clips take time and fees.
Sign-posted and Bunted Course
Arriving early to setup the course. This usually involves multiple people over hours or days ensuring bunting, signage and timing equipment are in place for easy navigation and fair racing.
Event Health Services
Your Entry Fee covers St John Ambulance Services being on-site for both Saturday and Sunday. We typically employ 4 x Technicians and engage with St John months in advance
Toilets
Typically, our Events exceed the venue existing facilities. Regional Services are engaged months in advance to deliver toilets. Hire costs continue to grow as Waste Management Fees continue to increase.
Race Village
It takes time to design the Race Village to enable our awesome Sponsors to arrive and setup in suitable locations to suite their needs. Careful attention to Parking, Pedestrians and Riders is needed for the safe and accessible movement of all attendees and event crew.
Applications and Insurances
Typically, several Stakeholders need to be engaged months in advance of any Event. We liaise with Local Governments, State Departments, Auscycling, Local Residents and Trail Custodians to act in the best interests of all parties while balancing a safe and exciting experience for our Community. Fees are required for Insurance and Event Applications.
Prizes, Gift Vouchers, Subsidies
We typically donate $5 per rider at each event back to the trail custodians, offer more than $2,500 in Event Gift Vouchers to podium winners and offer $750 to our Elite Men and Women winners. We offer free entries to our Marshals, pay for professional services including multiple Photographers and Videographers and assist with fuel, food and accommodation costs for our Crew.
World's Best Timing System
Our Timing System is considered the World’s Best as used at the Enduro World Series. Yearly licensing, hardware and software upgrades are continuous. Additionally, we send our timing bands back to Germany as required for battery replacements at considerable expense.
Continued Development
Once the essential Event costs are accounted for, we continue to research new ways to improve Results, Live Broadcasts, Mobile Phone Apps, data presentation, website development, manage existing equipment and improve our systems with the aim for a better experience for Competitors, Spectators and our Crew.