A weekend festival of gravel at Jalbarragup (near Nannup) with something for everyone, and an ideal lead-in to SeVen
6-7 April 2024
4Five+ Athlete Collective have designed this event with female riders in mind. We want to send a clear message that there is space for female riders on the start line.
Our dream is to see women and girls make up half the field, because we are #halftheworld.
With the field capped at 150 each day, competition for a spot will be hot!
The Cycling
Racing
Saturday: Gravel Road Race, three distances to choose from
Tiny Tiger 32km
Little Tiger 50km
Big Tiger 100km
Sunday: Gravel Individual Time Trial 18km
Uber Tiger - Saturday + Sunday - fastest combined average speed
Participation
This year each Tiger Gravel Road Race distance can be entered as a Non-Race Challenge, allowing riders to enjoy the various Tiger courses with full event support and a wider range of AusCycling License options. Time cut-offs still apply. The Non-Race Challenge is also suitable for e-bikes and adaptive athletes.
On Sunday there is a special Come & Try Gravel package deal suited to riders new to gravel, and those who would rather ride than race. An accredited AusCycling instructor will take you through a skills session, which will be followed by a supported social ride that follows the 18km time trial course, finishing with a light lunch at the fire shed.
The Course
The course terrain is rolling, rather than hilly, and is generally on the lower end of the technical spectrum. The routes follow Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction roads and tracks, passing through the Wiltshire-Butler National Park and McCorkhill State Forest. The routes are lined by native jarrah, marri and banksia woodland, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for emus and kangaroos! Depending on the weather and when the roads last saw the Shire grader, they could be smooth, corrugated, sandy, or muddy - but they will definitely be 100% gravel.
GPX & Notes for 2024 course will be available here.
The Community
The Event Hub is at the Darradup Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade Shed in Jalbarragup, 20km from Nannup. This is a small remote rural community: the facilities will be basic, but the welcome will be warm. There will be water, ice and food available. The Fire Brigade will be directing the parking and running a gourmet sausage sizzle and selling drinks, so be sure to bring your cash to support these community fundraising efforts.
On Sunday we encourage riders to stay and socialize and watch the presentations . We will be providing a light lunch as part of your Sunday entry.
Be aware!
There is only Telstra network coverage in the area
Bring cash for parking, sausage sizzle, coffee etc
Suggested travel routes and parking directions are included in the Rider Guide.
Long Table Dinner
4Five+ are very excited to again have the support of Nannup Brewing Co for the Tiger Tracks Gravel weekend.
They will be hosting the Tiger Tracks Long Table Dinner on Saturday 6th April, featuring an Italian menu. Be sure to book in advance for this great social evening as it sold out in 2023!
Booking link to come (March 2024).
Entries
Saturday and Sunday events are entered separately.
Race and Challenge entries are via EntryBoss
Come & Try Gravel entry is via Ride Nation
Important dates:
1 January 2024 - VIP Earlybird entries open (4Five+ AC Members and 2023 TTG entrants - you will be emailed a link)
1 February 2024 - Regular Earlybird entries open
1 March 2024 - Full price entries open
31 March 2024 - Entries & scratchings close
Pricing
Earlybird discount - $10 discount per Race/Challenge entry
4Five+ AC Member - $10 discount per Race/Challenge entry
Tiny Tiger $50
Little Tiger $75
Big Tiger $120
Tiger Time Trial $45 (includes light lunch)
Come & Try Gravel Package $35.00
Draft Schedule - subject to change
The Technical Stuff
There will be more information coming in the Rider Guide, but here are some headlines to get you started.
License Requirements for Insurance Coverage
An AusCycling Membership/License is required to ride at Tiger Tracks Gravel. There are a number of options available, depending on which events you choose to ride.
You can find information about AusCycling Memberships/Licenses and benefits here:
AusCycling Membership & additional benefits of joining 4Five+ AC
Event License (purchase at event time for validity)
Bikes
There is no restriction on the type of bike that can be used. Bikes must have two working brakes. TT bars not permitted. Riders are expected to complete the race with the same frame, forks and wheels as at the start. Given the course terrain, we strongly recommend a minimum tyre width of 33mm, with sufficient grip to handle loose gravel.
Riders on e-Bikes and e-handcycles can participate in the Non-Race Challenge (there’s a Special Offer check box on the entry form).
Read more in the AusCycling Gravel Regulations
Inclusion
4FIVE+ Athlete Collective strives to provides opportunities for all ages and abilities.
We are have course options for junior riders to comply with AusCycling Regulation distances e.g.:
Junior 19 70km (Little Tiger, Tiny Tiger, TT)
Under 17 50km (Little Tiger, Tiny Tiger, TT)
Under 15 35km (Tiny Tiger, TT)
Under 13 16km (TT)
Please contact us if you have any questions about eligibility.
Awards
Saturday - Stage 1 - Gravel Road Race
Big Tiger - 93 km
Little Tiger - 43km
Tiny Tiger - 33km
Podiums: Female, Male
Sunday - Stage 2 - Gravel Individual Time Trial
Tiger TT - 16km
Podiums: Female, Male, U13 Female & Male
Uber Tiger - Stage 1 + Stage 2
Uber Tiger Elite
- Big Tiger + Tiger TT - Female, Male
Uber Tiger Master
- Big Tiger + Tiger TT - Female 45+, Male 55+
Uber Tiger U19
- Little Tiger + Tiger TT - Female, Male
Uber Tiger U17
- Little Tiger + Tiger TT - Female, Male
Uber Tiger U15
- Tiny Tiger + Tiger TT - Female, Male
Local Legend - we will recognize outstanding performances by residents of Shire of Nannup - details to come.
Accommodation
Finding a place to stay in Nannup is usually a bit of a treasure hunt. We suggest you jump on the Experience Nannup app to see what is available locally. We have scheduled late starts (9.30am) to allow people time to drive to the Event Hub if they are staying further afield. You can also find camping information here: Camping for Events in the Shire of Nannup
If you are a volunteer, be sure to fill in your accommodation needs on the registration form and we will do our best to match you up with some local camping/billet options.
Merchandise
Look cool, stay warm!
The raglan 3/4 sleeve tee and fleece hoodie are ideal items to keep you warm and stylish at Tiger Tracks and beyond.
Orders close 29 February so they will be ready for you to collect at the TTG Event Hub (options for metro/Nannup pick-up too).
More Information
Follow the socials to stay across what’s happening.
-- Tiger Tracks FB page
-- Tiger Tracks Community FB Group
-- Tiger Tracks Insta
-- Strava club
Got a burning question? Send an email to admin@4fiveplus.org. It might take us a while to reply, as we’re usually out on our bikes ;-)
THANK YOU
A big thank you to our sponsors and supporters for helping make Tiger Tracks Gravel possible.
Special acknowledgement goes to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for providing an Active Regional Communities grant, enabling us to provide skills development and rider support both at the event and at other 4Five+ gravel rides in the South West.
