Join approximately 1200 mountain bikers racing against the clock to complete as many laps as they can in 6 hours. You can enter as a team (3 to 5 riders) or accept the ultimate challenge and compete on your own as a solo rider.

There are plenty of age group, mixed and corporate categories to enter. This event is open to riders 14 years + if in a team, and 16 years + if riding solo.

Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024.
Start Time: 10am. Race briefing at 9.30am.
Start Location: McLean's Forest Park (McLean's Island Road).
Cost: $100 for adults (solo or team) and $80 for juniors (under 19 years).

Find out more about the Hunter Civil 6-Hour Blast, including how to enter.

This event is renown for its friendly laid back social atmosphere - the perfect day out to hang out with your friends, family, workmates in between thrashing out a lap or two!

The course is suitable for all levels of riders. Those to new racing will need to be confident racing amongst groups of riders, know how to ride on single track and know race etiquette of being passed or passing another rider.

The 11km MTB track at McLean's Forest Park is purpose built and features free flowing track with bermed corners for smooth riding. The track follows the natural terrain of the area, winding through the forest and up, over and along the stop banks.