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It’s on again. The dopest time on your bike is back for more hits: Pineapple Express
Take a hit of the awesome trails at Mystic Bike Park and win piles of $50 notes – the pineapples.
Ride lap after lap with uplift shuttles for two days – the express.
In typical Blue Dirt style you do not have to be the fastest to win the pineapples.
Due to important earthworks in the top section of the park all shuttles will be dropping riders at Hero Trailhead. World Cup & Elevation will be accessed from Hero Trailhead (note: top sections of World Cup & Elevation will be closed above Hero Trailhead).
Juicy Information:
YOU MUST BE AT THE WINNERS PRESENTATION 2:30PM SUNDAY TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN.
Now breath out and feel the vibe. Just ride baby and let fate takes its hold upon your biking destiny.
Oh the juicy bit: How much for a 25% pot? Prize money is spread equally across the field. So you can come 400th and take home just as many pineapples as the best rider in the field. Last year someone came 198th and won $1,800 cash plus a season pass at $990.
And don’t forget the Whip Off. Our quirky judges will pick the winner – same prize money as the timed segments. Shazam! Some young punk took home $1,800 cash and a season pass too.
E- BIKES: Yes you are more than welcome however to keep things fair, e-bike riders will not be eligible for the 1st place position only. It is fair game for all other positions.
Lets give some back now:
It’s always good to reinvest in your crop. So $15 from each rider entry will be given to Alpine Community Plantations (ACP) to reinvest directly back into the trails at Mystic. More Big Bang maths for you: 800 riders = $12,000 to the trails. Lock and load baby – stick that in your pipe and ride it.
Pineapple Express is a very social, organic thing:
There will be an event village with:
- a Bright Brewery Bar
- amazing bike industry folk dealing out the very best
- fire pits
- pumping tunes
- food outlets
- bike brands and companies
- bike mechanic
- Jumps skills sessions both days plus Friday – Note: You must have an event ticket to do skills sessions, purchased separately.
Who’s going to be in the event village, and contributing cash to the prize pool:
SRAM; Rocky Mountain; Fox; Rock Shox; 299 Custom; Cyclepath; Reckless Race Concepts; Dharco; POC; Oakley; Blue Dirt; Bright Brewery; KRUSH; Capped Out.. Stay tuned for updates as more sign on.
What is Pineapple Express?
It’s simple: within the Mystic Bike Park we will have some timed segments, not many. Ride them as many or as little times as you like over the Pineapple Express weekend. Your fastest time on each segment will combine to provide your total “Pineapple Express Time”.
Now here’s the smoke on the water: you don’t have to be fastest to win.
There are no categories – everyone is equal. Inhale and see if you get this:
Prizes go to each person who finishes on a 25th percentile. Or for those who don’t watch Big Bang Theory – we will divide the field into four sections.
For example if we have 600 riders, prizes are split for the people whose times sit at the following spots: 1st (because there always has to be a pick of the crop); 150th, 300th, 450th and so on.
Timed segments are held on a mixture of Blue / Black / Double Black gravity trails. There will be a blue alternate route for each black / double black segment. We show you multiple routes to get to each section including easier routes and the tech route.
How much money can you win?
Well now here’s where we may need a bucket.
Blue Dirt will provide $1,000 across the five categories.
PLUS: We will then add 10% of all sponsorship revenue raised.
PLUS: And then we will allocate 10% of all entries to the prize pool. The more who enter the larger the prize pot.
PLUS: We will throw a Blue Dirt Season Pass on top valued at $990 each.
Get even more dope – this means bring your friends, grow the pot and increase the bang of the pineapple express.
Last years winners took away over $5,000 in cash and prizes each.
But wait there’s more…
There will be spot prizes for:
- best fancy dressed rider
- The ultimate bike bling
- best party shirt on Saturday night
- The best pineapple tattoo will get $200 cash (yes someone won this last year)
- funniest photo hashtag
FRIDAY NIGHT LOOSEN UP… We like a good time so let’s gooooo!
Empire Dining: Pineapple Express specials: $25 Pasta, 20% off draught beer and $12 Pineapple Margaritas + live music from 6pm!! To help them out with planning and catering please book in your spot through this link: www.empirebright.com.au. In notes mention you’re a Pineapple express ATHLETE to gain access to the specials. Dinner from 5pm
Don Mungo’s: Live music from 6pm to 9pm with happy hour from 5 – 6:30. $15 Jugs and $5 prosecco. If you want to come for dinner, bookings are highly recommended: www.donmungos.com.au/
Bright Brewery: Wet the whistle at the infamous Bright Brewery. Huge beer list, great food, plenty of space. Everything you need. https://brightbrewery.com.au/
Dr Mauves: This unique restaurant and bar is always a good time! Amazing food, drink specials and a glorious fire place. Perfect vibe for pre event cocktails. Be sure to book in for dinner https://www.drmauve.com.au/
Hometown: Badass pizzas, huge outdoor area, funky tunes and delicious beverages. A must visit venue while in town. No bookings. Walk up only https://www.hometownbright.com.au/
Tomahawks: Mouth watering food, small intimate venue thats always in high demand. No bookings, walk in only. There will be a line but it’s worth the wait! https://www.tomahawksbright.com.au/
SATURDAY Post Ride Brews in the event village
From Saturday afternoon come and hang in the event village and enjoy some local, crafty brews and live music.
Party > After Party > After After Party
Saturday night’s social calendar is fully loaded.
6-9pm Pineapple Party: Bright Brewery – one free beer or cider for every rider and live music. Non-timed prizes awarded here eg fancy dress, tattoo, bike bling, etc. Have to be there to receive prize.
9-11pm Lot’s of venues across town: Tomahawks Bar, Dr Mauve, Hometown, Empire Bar, Reed & Co Distillery, – all with super cool vibe a short walk from brewery. Don’t forget the custom Pineapple Express Cocktail.
10pm + Don Mungo. With heaps of drink specials and a DJ spinning until 1am!
For those who feel a little more chilled after the Pineapple Express hit there’s plenty of other options in old Bright town – movie cinema, fine dining, wine bars, spa treatments.
Program of Events – Big Change this year
3pm Friday 19th May: Whip Off Qualifier
Anyone who wants to compete in the Whip Off Jumps Contest on Saturday MUST compete in this Qualifier.
Top 10 riders make it through to the final (Saturday at 3pm). The final will consist of multiple jumps per rider. Best Whip Off overall in the final wins.
To participate in the Qualifier you must be at the wooden bridge on Shred Kelly’s Last Stand by 3pm. NO LATE ARRIVALS ACCEPTED!
Shuttles are not included. The Whip Off area is a short ride from the Pineapple Village.
Blue Dirt reserve the right to invite riders to the Whip Off final on Saturday.
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
SATURDAY
Time What & Where
9.00 Pineapple Village open @ Mystic Park Trailhead, Coronation Ave, Bright
10.00 Gravity Shuttles (until 3.30pm) @ Mystic Bike Park
10.00 Timing open (until 3.30pm) @ Mystic Bike Park
12.00 Brewery Open in event village
3.00 Whip Off Contest (until 3.30pm) @ Shred Kellys Last Stand lower section
3.30 Last Gravity Shuttle
4.00 Social Brews @ Event Village
6.00 Pineapple Party @ Bright Brewery
9.00 Express Party @ Tomahawks Bar/Hometown
10.00 After After Party @ Don Mungos
SUNDAY
Time What & Where
9.00 Pineapple Village open @ Mystic Park Trailhead Coronation Ave, Bright.
10.00 Gravity Shuttles (until 2.30pm) @ Mystic Bike Park
10.00 Timing open (until 2.00pm) @ Mystic Bike Park
2.00 Timing Closes
2.30 Winners Presentation @ Pineapple Village and Shuttles conclude
Time to re-sow the pineapples
Jumps Clinics
Master the art of jumping. Learn vital jumping skills to improve your technique on the many jumps that Mystic has to offer.
This course is aimed at intermediate to experienced riders who are looking to gain jumping mojo/confidence. This is NOT a highly advanced course for large jumps/tricks etc.
Our pro instructor, Miles Davis, will take your through a progressive approach that will have you jumping safer and with improved style.
You must have a Pineapple Express event ticket to be eligible for skills sessions.
Session times:
- Friday 19 May: 12:00pm – 2:30pm
- Saturday 20 May: 8:00am – 10:30am
- Sunday 21 May 8:00am – 10:30am
Price: $145.00 per person
Mystic Park Membership
All participants must have a Mystic Park Membership to access Mystic MTB Park for this event There are multiple options available from day passes through to annual memberships. Please have a look at your options at the following website: https://www.mysticpark.org.au/membership
2023 TICKETS SOLD OUT – NO WAITLISTS. ANY CANCELLED TICKETS WILL COME BACK UP FOR SALE ON THE WEBSITE AUTOMATICALLY AND WE WILL POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Bright Big 4 www.big4bright.com.au
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Bright Colonial Motel www.brightcolonialmotel.com.au
Adina Lodge www.adinalodge.com.au
Cadence at Bright www.cadenceatbright.com.au
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