Richard Ussher & Peta Mullens Join The AAF Lineup
One of adventure racing’s most celebrated athletes and one of MTB’s most exciting talents have joined the Australian Adventure Festival lineup for the inaugural event in October of 2015.
Richard Ussher & Peta Mullens Join The AAF Lineup
Five time Coast to Coast winner and Olympian Richard Ussher will bring his 15 years’ of experience to the starting line in East Gippsland this year. Ussher has achieved victories in every edition of the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge 2007-2010, the World Adventure Racing Championship 2005 and 2006, and has most recently achieved a top 10 finish in the XTERRA World Championships in Maui. He lives in New Zealand and spends his time mentoring other athletes, managing his own profile, and working as Race Director for the iconic Coast to Coast Multisport World Championship. Upon accepting the ambassador role for AAF, Ussher noted:
“My philosophy on racing and life is to continually look for new challenges, which inspire me, and keep me striving to bring out the very best in myself and those around me. AAF ticks these boxes.”
Mullens, the current 2015 Australian XCR MTB Champion and 2015 Australian Road Race Champion, spends her time travelling the world, racing her bike and making new memories. Her impressive lineup of achievements also include the 2014 Australian XCE MTB Champion, 2013 Australian XCO MTB Champion and 2012 Australian XCM MTB Champion. Mullens is passionately on her quest to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
The Australian Adventure Festival is where the worlds of adventure sport meet in one ultimate festival. To be held on October 23-25 in East Gippsland, Victoria, the aim of AAF is to bring together outdoor adventurers, and their friends and families, to celebrate
For further details on the Australian Adventure Festival visit the website.
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