18/6 Hours of Melrose
29th August – 30th August 2025
We can’t start a race at noon on Friday because a lot of folks work. We couldn’t finish at noon Sunday and expect people to stick around. So, we start at the practical time of 10pm Friday night and we race through the night, to finish on Saturday at 4pm, with plenty of time to hang out, do another ride and celebrate the weekend in Melrose SA. That, coupled with a racecourse that runs right through the camp, will make this a special time for all.
The feedback from last year was so positive, we’re repeating the format! Race headquarters will be at the Camp Kitchen, Melrose Caravan & Tourist Park. If you intend to camp, you must book and pay. Day parking will not be allowed on the western side of the creek.
18hr riders – Start at 10pm Friday, finish at 4pm Saturday
6hr riders – Start at 10am Saturday, finish at 4pm Saturday
The course will be marked and open for practice from 2pm Friday
Presentations outside race headquarters will be as soon as reasonably possible after race finish, then hit the pubs for dinner! (Bookings advised)
What do I need to bring?
Each rider must have the following equipment whilst on the course.
- A correctly maintained mountain bike
- Australian Standards certified cycling helmet
- 1 full water bottle
- 1 functioning front light, 1 functioning rear light and a spare white light whilst dark
- Aus Cycling licence: A day licence can be purchased on line registration
