The Cape to Cape MTB race is a stand out event in the Australian racing calendar and sells out well before closing date. Short riding days and Winery/Brewery finishes attract all levels of rider from national elite racers to beginners. So get training, its a great race on mint single track and fire trail. ( plus a little bit of sand )

Cape to Cape MTB Race 23-26th October – http://capetocapemtb.com/
Stage 1: Thursday 23 October, 2014 Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse to Hamelin Bay (Approx 40km) Start Time: 12:30pm.

Stage 2: Friday 24 October, 2014 Hamelin Bay to Xanadu Winery (Approx 60km) Start Time: 8:00am

PRO Red Bull Shootout: Friday 24 October, 2014 Margaret River Pines (4:30pm-6:00pm) Start Time: 4:30pm

Stage 3: Saturday 25 October, 2014 Xanadu Winery to Colonial Brewery (Approx 50km) Start Time: 8:00am

Stage 4: Sunday 26 October, 2014 Colonial Brewery to Dunsborough Country Club
(Approx 60km) Start Time: 8:00am

SPR is affiliated with Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) to join MTBA from Cycling Australia  you can ‘ Value Add ‘ your membership.The process is as follows:

Step 1: Download the Cycling Australia paper membership form here.
Step 2: Complete the form.
Step 3: Post directly to Cycling Australia with payment (go here for fee) and remember to include a copy of your current MTBA Membership card (with more than three months to expiry).

Training Rides (3 Hours)

To help your preparation for Cape to Cape there will be a number of training rides open to SPR members of all ability levels. Equipment you will need is:

A serviceable and maintained mountain bike. ( the ride leaders won’t have time or spares to do trail side servicing)
Backpack for hydration, food, spares, tubes, first aid kit, etc.
Lights for night rides. ( bar and helmet works best, 300 lumen minimum )

26 July 13:00
Kalamunda Camel Farm

2 August  13:00
John Forrest Tavern – Heritage Trail

10 August 13:00
Kalamunda Camel Farm

17 August 13:00
Kalamunda Camel Farm

20 September 08:00
Kalamunda Coles – Old Faithful loop

4 October 13:00
John Forrest Tavern – Heritage Trail

12 October 13:00
Kalamunda Camel Farm 

OPTIONAL NIGHT Rides (2 Hours)

06 August 18:00
Kalamunda Camel Farm

03 September 18:00
Kalamunda Coles 2-3 hr ride – Old Faithful loop

10 September 18:00
Kalamunda Camel Farm

01 October 18:00
Kalamunda Coles  2-3 hr ride – Old Faithful loop

A number of urban MTB rides are available, but will not be sanctioned SPR rides, email Nigel  for details. rexb73@hotmail.com

If there is enough interest from our female members, a womens skills clinic can be arranged.

 

See you out there. Nigel (aka Aloysius Parker)

 

 

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