Sat
16
May
2015

2015 Australian Marathon MTB Champs

?In an exciting joint venture, MTBA will partner with Dorset Council and Launceston Mountain Bike Club to deliver the premiere Marathon event in Australia. Formed ten years ago, Launceston Mountain Bike club has over 250 members and boasts former National Champion and Australian representative rider Rowena Fry as just one of their many talented riders. The club’s team includes those involved with the highly successful Blue Dragon Mountain Bike Challenge, bringing significant local event experience to the Championships.

Winning riders at the event will be crowned National Champions and will be presented with the coveted Green and Gold jersey. The Australian Championships are also a key qualifying criteria for our riders to be named on the Australian team for the annual UCI Marathon World Championships.

The exciting venue will provide a challenging yet highly enjoyable course on some of the best trails in Australia. The trail network at Derby in North East Tasmania is currently being constructed by renowned trail builders World Trail. World Trail Director Glen Jacobs said "Mountain bikers throughout Australia may not have heard of Derby yet, but I can guarantee by this time next year, it will be on everybody's wish list as a ride destination.