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Stage 4 Course Announcement
Ride Management has now finalized the new alignment for Stage 4. The 2010 Cape to Cape MTB will now finish on the shores of Geographe Bay at the Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp. The new course now takes riders further north from the previous finish at Caves House Yallingup and allows for a much better final day stage with the finish culminating in 5km of sweet single track riding through the Meelup Regional Park.
Permission to access Meelup Park has been granted from The Meelup Regional Park Management Committee, a group of volunteers who manage the Park and ensure the future sustainability of what is a truly spectacular piece of land. Riders finishing Stage 4 this year will now transcend over Cape Naturaliste and be greeted with spectacular views of the bay as they navigate the carefully chosen course through the Park.
Management would like to inform all riders ahead of the 2010 event that special permission has been granted for our event to use this area. Bikes are currently not permitted in the Park, and dieback spread from the use of informal trails is a significant risk at this time of the year. We respectfully request that bike riders do not train in the Park and limit their use of bikes in the Park to the day of the event and stay on the marked course to prevent any negative impact.
The finale to Stage 4 is a marked improvement over the 2009 alignment. The last day will still see riders head from Margaret River north along the Rails Trail through Cowaramup, then traverse a number of farming properties, before taking a series of back tracks via the Yelverton Forest on their way through to Dunsborough. The new aligment is still expected to provide the fastest riding conditions of any stage as competitors face harder packed trails and gravel roads through this region. However, the revised finish location is certain to leave all riders with a big smile on their face after four days of amazing riding!
For a copy of the Stage 4 alignment map click here. Maps for the other three stages will be released next week.
Transport Options from Perth and Perth Accomodation Partner
In order to aid riders in getting to the 2010 Cape to Cape MTB, organisers have arranged several bus transport options from both Perth Airport and Perth City down to Hamelin Bay Caravan Park (services on Wednesday 13th) or Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (services on Thursday 14th). For the return journey to Perth there will be two buses leaving from Dunsborough on Sunday the 18th delivering riders to both Perth Airport and Perth City (Criterion Hotel). The transport will cost $20 each way.
All pre and post event transport bookings must be received by the Cape to Cape MTB team by the 20th September 2010 at the latest. Click here to download the booking form.
For interstate and international riders looking at booking accommodation in Perth for before or after the race, Cape to Cape MTB organisers recommend City Waters Perth, conveniently located at118 Terrace Road, Perth. Accommodation prices for the hotel are as follows:
Single $110 per night
Double/Twin $125 per night
Triple $145 per night
Bookings can be made by phoning 61-8 9325 1566 or emailing perth@citywaters.com.au
Course Updates 2010
The Cape to Cape MTB Ride Management team continues to learn from each event, and 2009 was no different. Despite glowing reviews from riders, we have spent the last six months carefully planning a number of improvements to make the course even better in 2010. The following changes to the course have now been approved by the respective authorities and the work has been done to clear and create, so click here to view the Course Improvements and see what you can look forward to this year!
Cape to Cape MTB Information Night
Cape to Cape MTB organisers are pleased to announce that a Cape to Cape information night will be held on Tuesday 14th September. The information night will cover Course, Event Logistics, Equipment and Nutrition information and will be held at AvantiPlus Cannington.
Tuesday 14th September
Avanti Plus Cannington,
1429 Albany Highway, Cannington
6pm- Exclusive Shopping
6.30pm- Information sessions begin
The information night is FREE, and will be a great chance to have all your Cape to Cape questions answered straight from those that will be running the event. If you would like to attend, please RSVP your interest to noreply@capetocapemtb.com or contact AvantiPlus Cannington on 9451 2222 to reserve your place now!
Avanti Plus Cannington announced as Retail Sponsor
Cape to Cape MTB is pleased to welcome Avanti Plus Cannington on board as the official retail partner for the 2010 event. Avanti Plus Cannington are a bike superstore, offering a massive range of products and brands, as well as bike servicing and fitting services.
Avanti Plus Cannington will be assisting with hosting Cape to Cape MTB information nights, running Skills Days and providing important product and bike servicing information to riders. Keep you eyes peeled for some Cape to Cape MTB special discounts too! Check out what Avanti Plus Cannington have to offer by visiting the Avanti Plus Cannington website.
New Online Registration System- Register Now
Cape to Cape MTB have made some great changes to their online Registration System, all in the name of “user friendliness”. We will now be using the popular Register Now system to accept online registrations. The Register Now system has been utilised in previous Cape to Cape MTB events, and this year we will move to a newly created Register Now system that has been developed in conjunction with MTBA. The new system can be accessed by simply clicking the REGISTER NOW links below, or on the Registration Page. If you have any questions or difficulties using the new system please call 1300 137 149 or email registration@capetocapemtb.com
All registrations processed through the old system have been recorded and will be transferred over to the new Register Now system, and you will be sent an email to confirm your registration has been processed. If for any reason you do not receive a confirmation email by the 18th June, please contact Cape to Cape MTB on 1300 137 149 or email registration@capetocapemtb.com
Farewell to a good friend
It is with great sadness that all of the Cape to Cape MTB team say farewell to our friend James "Willo" Williamson.
James brought so much talent and enthusiasm to our event, and we will never forget his beaming smile, friendly nature and generosity to all.
Our thoughts are with Niki and James' family at this sad time.
Our event is all the better for having had James as part of it from the very start.
2010 Registrations Now Open - New Team Relay Entry Option!
Registrations for the 2010 Cape to Cape MTB are open now!
Riders who are up for the adventure of all four days now only have to worry about registering for the Ride Only Package. The previous VIP package has been scrapped, but riders will still be able to get breakfast and lunch at the fully-catered start and finish lines. In addition, all riders and the support crews will now have the option to purchase dinner tickets separately (more details to be released soon).
4 DAY SOLO RIDE
Full Ride/Open or Masters
The full adventure – four days of MTB thrills and spills.
ENTRY FEE $385.00 per rider
REGISTER NOW
Want to ride in the Cape to Cape MTB but not up for the full distance? Then enter into the NEW Teams option where riders can ride in a team of two relay format. Each day a relay changeover point will be located at approximately the half way stage where teams can change over riders. This is a great entry option for riders who still want to experience the event but find the full 200km a bit daunting.
4 DAY TEAM RIDE
Full Ride/Team Relay
All the fun, half the distance – pair up for four days of MTB thrills and spills.
ENTRY FEE $660.00 per team of two riders.
REGISTER NOW
Want to ride in the Cape to Cape MTB but can’t get away for the whole week? Then enter into one of the two or one day ride options and still get a taste of the race.
2 DAY RIDE
Half Ride/Ride Only
An exhilarating two-day ride
Choose to ride any two days of either Oct 14-15, Oct 15-16 or Oct 16-17
ENTRY FEE $220.00
REGISTER NOW
1 DAY RIDE
One Day/Ride Only
Just a taste of what Cape to Cape MTB has to offer!
Choose to ride either Oct 14, 15, 16 or 17
ENTRY FEE $110.00
REGISTER NOW
All prices are quoted in Australian Dollars and include GST.
Should you wish to register for the event via fax or email, click here to download a hard copy registration form. Please note that participants registering for the Team Ride option should download a second registration form by clicking here. This form should be used to record details of the second rider. Once your registration form is complete, simply fax to +613 9696 4655 or email to registration@capetocapemtb.com.
2010 Dates, Course Changes and New Finish Location
2010 Dates and Start Times
For 2010, the Cape to Cape MTB will begin on the afternoon of Thursday 14th October and conclude on Sunday 17th October. Stage 1 will still begin at 1.30pm, allowing people to travel down from Perth on the Thursday morning if they so desire. However, Stages 2, 3 and 4 will now begin earlier at 8.30am giving participants more time to relax and enjoy themselves at the end of the day.
2010 Event Stages
Stage 1 Thursday 14 October, 2010 Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse to Hamelin Bay
(Approx 40km)
Stage 2 Friday 15 October, 2010 Hamelin Bay to Prevelly / Margaret River
(Approx 60km)
Stage 3 Saturday 16 October, 2010 Margaret River Special Stage
(Approx 50km)
Stage 4 Sunday 17 October, 2010 Margaret River to Dunsborough
(Approx 60km)
New Finish Location – Dunsborough
We are pleased to announce a new finish location for the 2010 event. After two years of finishing the Cape to Cape within the picturesque grounds of Caves House at Yallingup, event management has decided to finish the 2010 event on the bay at Dunsborough. This decision has been made with purely the ride in mind as the Dunsborough location offers much better track options to finish the route from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste. We can guarantee that this new finish will be a spectacular culmination to four days of solid riding.
Course Improvements
The Cape to Cape MTB Ride Management team continues to learn a lot from each event we run and 2009 was no different. Despite glowing reviews from all riders, we have spent 3 months carefully planning a number of improvements to make the course even better in 2010. Although we are yet to have all of the changes to the course approved by the respective authorities, click here for an outline of what we are working on!
Magazine Coverage of 2009 Event
Enduro Magazine - Issue 14
West Side Caper
Written by James Williamson
AMB - December 2009
FastTrack
Written by Andrew Harris
AMB - January 2010
When Trails Attack
Photography by Travis Deane
TV Clips from 2009 Event
FROM THE CAPE TO CAPE MTB DOCUMENTARY
CHANNEL 10 SPORTS TONIGHT CLIP
Photos from 2009 Event
Looking for highlights and memories from the 2009 Cape to Cape MTB? Want to show your friends some action shots of the unbelievable stack you had?
Visit www.wotashot.com.au/travisdeane to view and order prints of official shots taken at the event.
Results from 2009 Event
Cape to Cape MTB would like to thank and congratulate all 2009 partcipants. In particular, well done to our overall category winners-
ELITE
Male winner - James Williamson
Female winner - Niki Fisher
OPEN
Male winner - Rowan Brown
Female winner - Renee Tuke
MASTERS
Male winner - Marcus Loots
Female winner - Susie Anderson
Are you keen to see how you performed?
Click here to view Stage 1 results
Click here to view Stage 2 results
Click here to view Stage 3 results
Click here to view Stage 4 results
Click here to view overall Open Category results (male)
Click here to view overall Open Category results (female)
Click here to view overall Masters Category results (male)
Click here to view overall Masters Category results (female)
Official 2009 Event Guide
The 2009 Official Event Guide is now available to download. Click here to download a copy prior to the event. All Cape to Cape MTB participants will be given a hard copy of the Event Guide upon check-in.
