MTB-O 2009 Australian Champs update
Recently Andrew and Lee made a field trip to Mt Gambier to begin planning for the MTB-O events. We have identified three great MTB-O areas with different terrain to be experienced on each of the days. Details of the exact location of the events will be released close to the event, however here is an insight.
Day 1 : Aus Champs Short (Afternoon Start) Set in a picturesque tourist destination, this area will be fun fun fun! Some roads, 4WD tracks and single tracks. Little climb, but plenty of quick navigation required. This event will be close to some major scenic attractions - just minutes away by car or bike. After the event take the time to explore these nearby attractions before and after the event.
Day 2: Aus Champs Long Located in gently undulating pine forest, fast fast tracks, no climb, but toss in some native forest with strength sapping sandy tracks, some scenic single tracks and some technical fine navigation. As the area is fast riding ….expect a long ride! There will be onsite facilities including catering topped off by great scenery. Use the afternoon to explore the course setters secret fishing hot spots.
Day 3: Aus Champs Middle distance And just when you thought you had your navigation under control…..Andrew found a piece of forest that resembles a mangled spiders web……lots of tracks……..some fast some slow…. Some will test your sand skills………….Course setter Bruce should challenge the best in this mature, dark and very scary forest. Catering will be at the event.
If you have a spare hour we recommend a ride around the Blue Lake and surrounding lakes using the special MTB track. Just below the tower are two challenging down hill tracks for the brave! A good pre-breaky or midnight ride, takes about a hour to do the loop.
Download your entry form today from and get your accommodation booked early as this is a busy holiday period for Mt Gambier.
More details and photos to follow!
Lee Merchant