LISI PHILLIPS
THE 2021 Philip Haydon Reliability
Trial is nearly here –
and after an ordinary season
last time around, you won’t
want to miss the action this year
as more than 120 competitors
have already entered for the
event on Saturday.
There are eight competitive
sections in the 2021 event and
you can still enter if you’re quick
because entries close at midnight
tonight.
The final section of the event
will be run around the Marrabel
Rodeo Grounds, finishing under
lights in the actual rodeo arena.
Hot food, drinks and a bar
will be available at the main
control, with all proceeds going
to the local fundraising
groups.
There will be three areas for
spectators to take in all the action
over the course of the event.
Two of the spectator areas
are out on the course, with the
third being at the end of each lap
around the rodeo grounds.
These designated spectator areas
allow for easy and safe access
for both the public, crews and
competitors and allow plenty of
time to follow your riders’ progress
safely.
The first spectator area will see
riders take on a tight scrub section
with a few log jumps for the
brave.
The second will see riders
emerging from another tight
scrub with a fast run down the
hill and launching out of a creek
and back into the scrub, before
they end the section and enter the
refuelling area.
For the safety of the riders and
to minimise disturbance of local
residents, spectators are asked to
only go to these areas.
Details will be in the event program,
which will be available at
main control.
The event is run under a
COVID-safe plan and all attendees
are asked to follow the appropriate
guidelines.
Main control will be based at
the Marrabel Rodeo Grounds,
and for more information on the
event, contact Colin Simpson on
0414 904 299.