The two-day event, to be held on April 2 and 3, will bring Gold Tier mountain bike racing to the Port of Echuca and the Murray River for the first time.
“Cyclists aren’t usually able to ride the port area, so this will provide them with a unique perspective of Echuca and the Murray River,” Echuca Moama Mountain Bike Club president Paul Oman said.
Mr Oman hopes that the Gold Tier status of the race and the Mountain Bike Australia ranking points on offer will help bring some big racers to the event, however it is open to all cyclists.
“Anyone who can ride a bike is welcome. The elite riders will be going in their own wave, then the rest of the riders will be free to rider after them,” Mr Oman said.
“All we ask is that riders have their own mountain bike and an AusCycling licence for public liability insurance, but that can be purchased on the day if any riders don’t have a licence.”
Registration will begin at noon for Ride the Port on Saturday, and at 8am for Ride the Track on Sunday.
To compete will cost $110 for two races for adults, and $80 for juniors.
Participants can purchase their slot for the race at www.entryboss.cc
Saturday’s Ride the Port will take place at the Port of Echuca, while Sunday’s Ride the Track will take place at Five Mile Mountain Bike Trail, Murray Valley Regional Park, Moama, NSW.
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