2011 sees the Back Yamma Bigfoot return for its second year. This 25/50/100km mountain bike race is held in the Back Yamma State Forest near Parkes and Forbes in the Central West of NSW (see the map below).

The course has been designed to cater to beginners, intermediate and advanced riders. Beginners can get a taste of the action in the “Little Foot” (25km option), while intermediate and advanced riders can push a little harder and take in some of the more technical aspects of the single track in the “Big Foot” (50km option). A 100km “Two Big Feet” option exists for those riders wanting to push even further.

Location

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Camping

Adjacent to the event center is a large open grassy area suitable for camping. Forests NSW have kindly stated that there will be no charge for camping. There will be a number of portaloos on site for the duration of the weekend. Campers should bring enough water with them to be self sufficient.

Camping at the 2010 event

Event Jersey

Competitors have the opportunity to purchase our exclusive Back Yamma Bigfoot event jersey. There is also a high quality cotton t-shirt available. To purchase either item please visit our online store. All orders will be available for collection during sign-on on race day.

2010 Event Jersey

The jersey is sure to be a popular race souvenir once again.

2011 Schedule

The following tables show the schedule for the 2011 Back Yamma Bigfoot.

Friday, September 2

14:00

Camp ground opens

Saturday, September 3

12:00	Track opens for reconnaissance
14:00-17:00	Registration open at event center (all events)
18:00-21:00	Telescope viewing with the Central West Astronomical Society

Sunday, September 4

07:00	Registration opens (all events)
07:30	Registration closes (100km only)
08:00	Race start – 100km, Two Big Feet
08:30	Registration closes (25/50km)
09:00	Race start – 50km, Big Foot
09:15	Race start – 25km, Little Foot
11:30	50km cut off enforced for 100km riders
13:00	75km cut off enforced for 100km riders
13:00	Presentation

* Please note that this schedule may be subject to minor variation on race day if necessary.

Cut-off Times

Riders competing in the Two Big Feet (100km) race will be subject to a cut off time of 5 hours at 50km and 6.5 hours at 75km. These time limits are necessary to prevent our volunteers having to wait out in the forest into the night. We believe these time limits are reasonable for the 100km riders as the track is flat and fast.

At 11:30 a marshal will place a barricade across the track preventing 100km riders from starting their second lap. Riders arriving at this junction after the barricade has been installed will be short coursed and will receive a time for their first 50km lap.

At 13:00 a marshal will place a barricade across the 50/100km track at the junction where the 25km riders turned off earlier in the day. Riders arriving at this junction after the barricade has been installed will be short coursed and required to return to the event center via the course used by the 25km riders. These short coursed riders will receive a time for their first 50km lap plus a time for 75km.