wambenger trails
wellington dam, collie
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RIDER DEVELOPMENT WEEKEND
Let’s Go Enduro!
Gain insights from some of WA’s best mountain bikers and coaches.
Practise trail line choices and see how your times change using our timing system with multiple attempts.
WA Gravity Enduro Rider Development Weekend aiming to share insights and growth opportunities for all riders.
This will be a great preliminary event to become more familiar with the Wambenger Trails at Wellington Dam, Collie just in time for National Competition!
During entry, select your preferred day and time and we will pair you up with riders of similar abilities. Depending on the grouping of riders, you will be assigned a coach and taken to a suitable trail for training. For example, U15’s may ride on over to Black Glove, whereas Masters Men may be shuttled over to Honeymoon Pool Trails.
Entries include one coaching session. If you would like multiple coaching sessions, please email steve@wagravityenduro.org or if slots are availabe on the day, day payment is acceptable.
In previous events, we have found that a 2 hour session is suitable for riders to get some great ideas on how to be a better mountain biker!
Event Updates
28/08 Webpage updated
Entries open
17/08 Note: Riders need to be at race village (Wellington Dam) 30mins before their session time. There is no need to attend the early Rider Briefings if you are in the 11am, 12pm or 2pm sessions.
17/08 Entries reopen for Sat 2:30pm and Sunday.
17/08 Session list re-published in PDF form
https://www.wagravityenduro.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-RDW-published.pdf
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Accredited Coaches
Position
Accredited Coaches will be overseeing the coordination of Riding Sessions. Group’s of 6-8 will ride down trails to discuss line choice, corner setup and particular features, helping you apply knowledge come raceday.
Timed Training (Saturday only)
WA Gravity Enduro
Upon checkin at the Centre of Gravity, rider can receive their timing band (SIAC) to test split times on 1 trail. Riders can test, test and test again equipment and line choices in different conditions. The stage will have a number of split time locations allowing riders to gain deeper insights into where they are performing or underperforming. This is not a race – no presentations or prizes.
Steve Lane
On-Track MTB
Brendan Holland
On-Track MTB
Lucy Hill
Todd Madsen
Madsen MTB
Hannah Richardson
Huck It Coaching
Tanya Bailey
Huck it Coaching
Sue
Huck it Coaching
Rohan Martin
Black Ram Coaching
Please note: you need to be at Race Village (Wellington Dam) 30mins before your Session time. Rider briefing Sat 8:30am or Sun 8am is only required for the riders attending the first session of the day.
SATURDAY SEP 20, 2025 |
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| 8:30am |
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| 9:00am |
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| 12:00pm |
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| 2:30pm |
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| 4:30pm |
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SUNDAY SEP 21, 2025 |
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| 8:00am |
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| 8:30am |
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| 11:00am |
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| 1:00pm |
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GENERAL RIDING RULES
- Full Face Helmets Mandatory
- Auscycling Insurance Mandatory
- No headphones, no singlets, no thongs on course
- All riders under the age of 17 MUST have elbow pads, knee pads and full fingered gloves
The Venue
Participants in the Rider Development Weekend will receive an amazing opportunity to hone your skills on the event trails used for the 2025 AusCycling National Gravity Enduro Championships!
This opportunity aim to match riders with coaches and seasoned riders for you to learn some tips, tricks and insights from WA’s best riders.
Entries Open Later
Valid AusCycling insurance is required.
Head to https://www.wagravityenduro.org/how-to-enter/ for information before your enter.
Start List
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
Parking is available at Wellington Dam.
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 with local food vendors to ensure food services are readily available.
Please check back again soon once confirmed.
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 and racing times is permitted at your own risk and medical assistance may not be available.
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.
Dogs are not 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.
We aim to give you the Best Enduro Experience possible and work hard to provide the Best Value Event for your Money.
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
At every Series round, we move $1 of your Entry Fee into our Enduro Pathway Program, donate $5 of your Entry Fee to Public Trails, 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.