RACE INFORMATION
TERRA AUSTRALIS is a multi day stage MTB race that will take place each year in the North East Victorian Alpine and High Country region of Australia.
The dates for the 2009 race are set for March 29th – April 4th.
The race starts in the alpine ski resort of Falls Creek and finishes in Wangaratta 7 days later.
150 teams of amateur and pro riders will pedal their way across the rooftop of Victoria and into the luscious alpine valley’s of North East Victoria. It will be a true test of their physical endurance and mental resolve but the sense of personal achievement will last a lifetime. 600 km’s…..7 days….. 15,000+ mts of ascent later they will gather and celebrate their own personal victory in TERRA AUSTRALIS 2009.
TERRA AUSTRALIS will have 6 age/gender categories in the 2 person teams and it’s all in one for the 3 person teams. Categories offered are open men – open women – open mixed – masters (40+) men – masters (40+) mixed and super masters (50+) open gender. Riders must be 18 years of age as at the start date to be eligible to enter. Riders in each team must remain together at all times during the race. If at any point on the course teammates separate by more than 2 minutes the team may receive a time penalty.
Each stage will start at 8:00am and riders will need to finish by 6:00pm. There will be 2 feeding stations on each stage, which will have fruit, water and other goodies to keep your energy levels up. There will also be limited mechanical support at the feeding stations in case your trusty steed needs a bit of attention too. A crack first response paramedic team will also be on course with the riders to deal with any medical emergencies and a comprehensive communications network will be the backbone to effective response.
TERRA AUSTRALIS will be an MTB experience of a lifetime. We as organisers of this event understand this all to well. Every aspect of the events planning has revolved around you – the competing athlete. Your satisfaction, safety and above all enjoyment are our primary focus and we promise to deliver an unforgettable MTB experience.
