Cape to Cape MTB is right around the bend! Now in its ninth year, this exciting, internationally recognized event holds the title as Australasia’s biggest MTB multi-stage endurance race. Over 1300 competitors, their families, and spectators will be in the Margaret River region, attending the event and getting out and about to explore. We’re pretty lucky that this world class event has chosen to make the Margaret River region its home!
How can you get involved, you ask?
Cape to Cape MTB is seeking prize contributions to show off product from businesses throughout the region. Here is what they are looking for:
- 8 x small category winner gifts, such as a restaurant/store voucher, experience, or small souvenir, to be used for the eight category prizes for the Stage 1 presentation. These could be eight different prizes, or prizes of approximate similar value from different businesses. Recommended value is around the $30-$50 range.
- 4 x larger hamper-style prizes to be given out on stage (ideally something with presence when handing it over). These can be a combination of products from a range of businesses, or one business could contribute the entire prize. Recommended total value of each of the four prizes is around the $200 range.
In exchange, your business will be thanked through Cape to Cape MTB’s social media channels as having provided the prizes, recognized on the Cape to Cape MTB as a supporter, as well as verbal recognition by the MC when the prize is presented.
If you are interested in the opportunity, or want more information, please email Johanna Hamilton at [email protected] by Friday the 30th of September.
Not a rider yourself but want to live vicariously through the cyclists and cheer them on? Find out the spectator points here.
You can also check out the Sundown Shootout, where the Top 20 Men, Top 10 Women, a number of skilled special invitees and the local riders from the Margaret River Off Road Cycling Association (who always seem to show up in fancy dress!) will have one shot at laying down the fastest possible time. Up for grabs are critical time bonuses that count towards the Cape to Cape MTB overall, along with $2,500 in cold hard cash!
Event Schedule
Wednesday 19 October, 2016
| TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| 11:00am – 7:00pm | The Common Margaret’s Beach Resort 1 Resort Place, Gnarabup |
Rider Pack Pick Up Day |
Thursday 20 October, 2016, Stage 1
| TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| 9:00am | Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Leeuwin Road, Augusta |
Rider Pack Pick Up Opens |
| 12:00am | Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Leeuwin Road, Augusta |
Riders Assemble for Official Welcome and Race Briefing |
| 12:30pm | Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Leeuwin Road, Augusta |
Ride Start |
| 3:30pm | Hamelin Bay Holiday Park Hamelin Bay Rd, Hamelin Bay | Day One Presentations |
Friday 21 October, 2016, Stage 2
| TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| 7:45am | Hamelin Bay Holiday Park Hamelin Bay Rd, Hamelin Bay | Riders Assemble for Race Briefing |
| 8:00am | Hamelin Bay Holiday Park Hamelin Bay Rd, Hamelin Bay | Staggered Race Start |
| 12:00pm | Xanadu Wines Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River |
Day Two Presentations |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Margaret River Pines – Bussell Highway 2km North of Margaret River | Sundown Shootout |
| 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Xanadu Wines Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River |
Social Function |
Saturday 22 October, 2016, Stage 3
| TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| 7:45am | Xanadu Wines Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River |
Riders Assemble for Race Briefing |
| 8:00am | Xanadu Wines Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River |
Staggered Race Start |
| 8:00am – 8:30am | Margaret River Town Centre Bussell Hwy |
Margaret River Roll Out |
| 12:30pm | Colonial Brewery Osmington Road, Margaret River |
Day Three Presentations |
| 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Colonial Brewery Osmington Road, Margaret River |
Social Function |
Sunday 23 October, 2016, Stage 4
| TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| 7:45am | Colonial Brewery Osmington Road, Margaret River |
Riders Assemble for Race Briefing |
| 8:00am | Colonial Brewery Osmington Road, Margaret River |
Staggered Race Start |
| 1:30pm | Dunsborough Country Club 40 Gifford Road, Dunsborough |
Final Presentations |