Please note that this event will NOT be held on the Cape to Cape Walk Trail. It will be held on a unique course designed across a variety of roads, tracks and trails that wind from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste.
Cape to Cape MTB 2008
The world-famous tourist destination of the south-west corner of WA is marked by the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse at the southern tip and the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse at the northern tip. The Cape to Cape MTB will run from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste along a network of bush tracks, forest trails, roads and old railway lines. It will be held over four stages with the option to ride all four stages, two stages or one stage.
Participants will navigate this rugged coastline, through centuries-old state forest, world-renowned wineries and across the dunes of some of the best beaches in Australia. The event will pass through the towns of Augusta, Karridale, Margaret River and Cowaramup, finishing at Yallingup.
Cape to Cape MTB is designed as a personal challenge that will test physical endurance and put mountain biking skills to the test. A significant level of fitness and solid mountain biking skills are required to complete the Cape to Cape MTB.
PLEASE NOTE: The majority of the Cape to Cape MTB course is on firm bush tracks, including compacted soil, mud and gravel. A very small portion of the ride is on soft sand tracks and bitumen roads.
Cape to Cape MTB – Event Stages
Stage 1 Wednesday, 22 October 2008 Cape Leeuwin to Hamelin Bay – 32.6km
Stage 2 Thursday, 23 October 2008 Hamelin Bay to Margaret River – 55.5km
Stage 3 Friday, 24 October 2008 Margret River to Yallingup – 54km
Stage 4 Saturday, 25 October 2008 Yallingup to Yallingup Loop – 32.1km
Ride Options
The various options for the Cape to Cape MTB are listed below. Overnight stops will be at Hamelin Bay, Margaret River and Yallingup. Riders can choose to camp with the event at each of the overnight stops, or stay elsewhere. The Full Service VIP option is the only option that includes food and transport for the duration of the event, operating from each of the overnight stops.
For all options, riders will need to organise their own accommodation. This could include camping with the Cape to Cape MTB team at each of the overnight stops, booked through the caravan parks listed on the Accommodation page. Alternatively, riders can contact the Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association, which provides a free and personalised information and booking service for MTB riders. Contact details are listed on the Accommodation page.
PLEASE NOTE: In response to demand for flexibility, the half ride and one-day ride options can now be taken on any of the days. If you can't ride the full four days, check out the snapshot of each of the stages on the Course page and select which suits you best.
FULL RIDE/FULL SERVICE VIP
22 – 25 October 2008
4 DAY RIDE
A four day MTB experience including entry fee, transport and all meals
ENTRY FEE $696.17
All meals and transport are included in this option. Meals and transport will be operating from each of the overnight stops – Hamelin Bay Caravan Park on the Wednesday night, Margaret River Tourist Park on Thursday night and Caves Caravan Park, Yallingup on Friday and Saturday nights. Please contact the Cape to Cape MTB team on 1300 137 149 if you would like to discuss the Full Service VIP option in more detail. Please see the Accommodation page for accommodation suggestions and contacts.
FULL RIDE/RIDE ONLY
22 – 25 October 2008
4 DAY RIDE
The full adventure – four days of MTB thrills and spills (ride entry only)
Please see the Accommodation page for accommodation suggestions and contacts.
ENTRY FEE $498.17
HALF RIDE/RIDE ONLY
Select any 2 days from 22 – 25 October 2008
2 DAY RIDE
An exhilarating two day getaway (ride entry only)
Please see the Accommodation page for accommodation suggestions and contacts.
ENTRY FEE $278.17
ONE DAY/RIDE ONLY
Select any day from 22 – 25 October 2008
1 DAY RIDE
Just a taste of what Cape to Cape MTB has to offer (ride entry only)
Please see the Accommodation page for accommodation suggestions and contacts.
ENTRY FEE $168.17
All prices are quoted in $AUD and include GST and $3.17 contribution to Origin Energy Carbon Offset program.
Transport
Full Service VIP riders will be transported throughout the event – to the start line where necessary and to each of the nightly functions (where the function is not within short walking distance). Transport will be operating from each of the overnight stops. Transport is also available to Full Service VIP riders prior to the event, with the option of leaving your car at Caves House in Yallingup for the duration of the event. Transport will be provided from Caves House to Hamelin Bay Caravan Park on Tuesday afternoon/evening and from Caves House to the start line on Wednesday morning, with luggage transported direct to Hamelin Bay for your arrival at the end of Stage 1.
Limited pre-event transport will be available to ride-only participants, for which bookings will need to be made. A shuttle service from the finish line back to the start line each day will be available for ride-only participants to be transported back to their cars.
All transport options are detailed in the Transport Itinerary. These details will also be included in the Cape to Cape MTB Event Guide, which will be sent out to registered riders in early October.
Nightly Functions
Each night, Cape to Cape MTB will hold an informal function at a local pub, creating a relaxed environment for riders, friends and the Cape to Cape MTB Team to socialise and swap stories. Results will be announced from the day. Dinner will be served to Full Service VIP riders and will also be available for purchase by other riders and friends.
Except when the function is in close walking distance, Full Service VIP riders will be transported to the nightly functions from Hamelin Bay Caravan Park on Tuesday and Wednesday, Margaret River Tourist Park on Thursday and Caves Caravan Park on Friday and Saturday. All other riders will need to make their own way to the nightly functions.
Full details of the nightly functions will be included in the Cape to Cape MTB Rider Information Guide which will be sent out to registered riders.
For general enquiries please contact us on 1300 137 149 or info@capetocapemtb.com
