Rocky Trail will be the first cycling event organiser to host a MTB event at the new “Enduro Trail” at Mount Annan Botanic Garden in Sydney’s South-West.
Mount Annan is the native plant garden of the Botanic Gardens Trust in Sydney and with 416 hectares it is the largest botanic garden in Australia. On the weekend of 26+27 March 2011 mountain bikers from near and far will be summoned to the new cycling destination that’s set in the historic region of McArthur.
Rocky Trail to launch two racing and riding series for 2011
Round 1 of Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix will be the first race to be held on the newly built tracks on Saturday, 26 March 2011, and the 4 and 8 hour race day will be followed by another first on Sunday, 27 March, with the launch of the BANZAI LifeCycle MTB Fitness Series.
The Enduro Trail, which will be used for both events, provides a challenging and enjoyable ride, within the rich and diverse botanical display of Mount Annan Botanic Garden.
“With our new ‘Enduro Trail’ we wanted to open our beautiful Botanic Garden to mountain bikers and invite them to enjoy the lush surrounds with friends and family”, says Caz McCallum, Assistant Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust said.
There are also plans to turn further develop the existing almost 7km tracks into a destination for cyclists and mountain bikers with world class mountain bike trail for riders in south-western Sydney.
“One of our main goals has always been to help identify and create new MTB tracks in and around Sydney and to help promote them and attract riders by organising events. With SHIMANO and BANZAI we found two very supportive sponsors, who will help spread the word about the Enduro Trail really fast!”, says Martin Wisata from Rocky Trail.
The event organiser had been liaising with the team at Mount Annan Botanic Gardens for over a year to help substantiate their bold plans to establish, as he adds “the only MTB trail in a botanic garden world-wide as far as we know.”
The track is available to the public during opening hours of the Botanic Garden and visitor numbers have been increasing steadily, confirms Caz MacCallum.
“The close proximity to the City is definitely a big incentive for the cyclists and we see a lot more families who visit the gardens together and explore it by bike. We are very excited for Rocky Trail to organise not one, but two events – for keen racers and social or beginner mountain biker riders alike.”
With an on-site restaurant, visitor centre and garden shop, kids playgrounds, walking trails and BBQ stations, Mount Annan Botanic Garden is establishing itself not only as a mountain bike destination but as a weekend getaway. Not even an hour away from the City, riders will be particularly captivated by the beautiful surrounds while exploring and racing on parts of the track, which is shaped like the shores of Australia!
In the following, please find more event information and details about the supporting programme offered for spectators, friends, families and kids, especially!
Saturday, 26 March 2011 –
Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series, Rd 1
Series of four endurance races, choose from 4-hour or 8-hour options.
Rocky Trail’s popular MTB Grand Prix Series is going to be unleashed at Mount Annan Botanic Garden for 2011. With major sponsor SHIMANO the first endurance race at this new MTB trail heaven promises to be a highlight in Sydney’s MTB events calendar. Racers can ride it solo or in a team with mates - GP8 hours for the endurance enthusiasts and GP4 hours to get into it.
For more event information, visit http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/mtbgp
Sunday, 27 March 2011 –
BANZAI LifeCycle MTB Fitness Series, LifeCycle 1
Series of four rides, boost your fitness and choose from 3 different riding options.
This event is for beginner mountain bikers, but also for passionate racers, who want their friend or partner catch the mountain bike bug! Come together for a fun day out and boost your fitness - in a relaxed riding atmosphere, away from all the hustle and bustle of an endurance race.
The Banzai LifeCycle is a personal challenge rather than a race. Think of it as a time trial where it is you against the clock rather than someone else. Riders can choose from 3 different riding distances on offer, which vary only in length: the Breezin' Cycle (10 km), the Cruisin' Cycle (25 km) and the Sweatin' Cycle (40km).
Head to the BANZAI Lifecycle forum for information on how to prepare for the rides, handy tips on MTB gear and you can also WIN a brand-new GIANT Talon mountain bike with a prize pack worth more than $1,000! Check out www.banzai.com.au/lifecycle
To jump on board and “get a lifecycle”, register at http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/lifecycle
Make it a fun day or weekend out for the whole family!
For visiting families and spectators, there are many kilometres of safe sealed roads to explore and ride around, with feature gardens, lakes, picnic areas and toilet facilities scattered along the way. With BBQ facilities right next to the event centre at the Big Idea Garden, the entertainment program will include colouring-in competitions, junior races, face painting, a dinosaur treasure hunt and the young riders and visitors will get to meet the Botanic Garden’s mascot – Buttercup!
www.rockytrailentertainment.com
Mount Annan is the native plant garden of the Botanic Gardens Trust in Sydney and with 416 hectares it is the largest botanic garden in Australia. On the weekend of 26+27 March 2011 mountain bikers from near and far will be summoned to the new cycling destination that’s set in the historic region of McArthur.
Rocky Trail to launch two racing and riding series for 2011
Round 1 of Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix will be the first race to be held on the newly built tracks on Saturday, 26 March 2011, and the 4 and 8 hour race day will be followed by another first on Sunday, 27 March, with the launch of the BANZAI LifeCycle MTB Fitness Series.
The Enduro Trail, which will be used for both events, provides a challenging and enjoyable ride, within the rich and diverse botanical display of Mount Annan Botanic Garden.
“With our new ‘Enduro Trail’ we wanted to open our beautiful Botanic Garden to mountain bikers and invite them to enjoy the lush surrounds with friends and family”, says Caz McCallum, Assistant Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust said.
There are also plans to turn further develop the existing almost 7km tracks into a destination for cyclists and mountain bikers with world class mountain bike trail for riders in south-western Sydney.
“One of our main goals has always been to help identify and create new MTB tracks in and around Sydney and to help promote them and attract riders by organising events. With SHIMANO and BANZAI we found two very supportive sponsors, who will help spread the word about the Enduro Trail really fast!”, says Martin Wisata from Rocky Trail.
The event organiser had been liaising with the team at Mount Annan Botanic Gardens for over a year to help substantiate their bold plans to establish, as he adds “the only MTB trail in a botanic garden world-wide as far as we know.”
The track is available to the public during opening hours of the Botanic Garden and visitor numbers have been increasing steadily, confirms Caz MacCallum.
“The close proximity to the City is definitely a big incentive for the cyclists and we see a lot more families who visit the gardens together and explore it by bike. We are very excited for Rocky Trail to organise not one, but two events – for keen racers and social or beginner mountain biker riders alike.”
With an on-site restaurant, visitor centre and garden shop, kids playgrounds, walking trails and BBQ stations, Mount Annan Botanic Garden is establishing itself not only as a mountain bike destination but as a weekend getaway. Not even an hour away from the City, riders will be particularly captivated by the beautiful surrounds while exploring and racing on parts of the track, which is shaped like the shores of Australia!
In the following, please find more event information and details about the supporting programme offered for spectators, friends, families and kids, especially!
Saturday, 26 March 2011 –
Rocky Trail’s SHIMANO MTB Grand Prix Series, Rd 1
Series of four endurance races, choose from 4-hour or 8-hour options.
Rocky Trail’s popular MTB Grand Prix Series is going to be unleashed at Mount Annan Botanic Garden for 2011. With major sponsor SHIMANO the first endurance race at this new MTB trail heaven promises to be a highlight in Sydney’s MTB events calendar. Racers can ride it solo or in a team with mates - GP8 hours for the endurance enthusiasts and GP4 hours to get into it.
For more event information, visit http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/mtbgp
Sunday, 27 March 2011 –
BANZAI LifeCycle MTB Fitness Series, LifeCycle 1
Series of four rides, boost your fitness and choose from 3 different riding options.
This event is for beginner mountain bikers, but also for passionate racers, who want their friend or partner catch the mountain bike bug! Come together for a fun day out and boost your fitness - in a relaxed riding atmosphere, away from all the hustle and bustle of an endurance race.
The Banzai LifeCycle is a personal challenge rather than a race. Think of it as a time trial where it is you against the clock rather than someone else. Riders can choose from 3 different riding distances on offer, which vary only in length: the Breezin' Cycle (10 km), the Cruisin' Cycle (25 km) and the Sweatin' Cycle (40km).
Head to the BANZAI Lifecycle forum for information on how to prepare for the rides, handy tips on MTB gear and you can also WIN a brand-new GIANT Talon mountain bike with a prize pack worth more than $1,000! Check out www.banzai.com.au/lifecycle
To jump on board and “get a lifecycle”, register at http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com/lifecycle
Make it a fun day or weekend out for the whole family!
For visiting families and spectators, there are many kilometres of safe sealed roads to explore and ride around, with feature gardens, lakes, picnic areas and toilet facilities scattered along the way. With BBQ facilities right next to the event centre at the Big Idea Garden, the entertainment program will include colouring-in competitions, junior races, face painting, a dinosaur treasure hunt and the young riders and visitors will get to meet the Botanic Garden’s mascot – Buttercup!
www.rockytrailentertainment.com