Ingkerreke commericial mountain bike enduro back for 2014
Press Release / 02.11.2013
The award-winning Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro is back for its’ seventh year, May 19-23 2014, packing seven stages over five days of incredible mountain bike riding in Australia’s iconic Red Centre - Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Entries are now open and are expected to once again attract a 200-strong contingent from top tier riders to those simply out for an adventure experience in the breathtaking landscapes of the Northern Territory. Riders will be lead on a true off-road journey through the heart of Australia complete with dust, sweat and good-times along some of the best single tracks in the most inspiring landscapes.
Four-time participant and Runner-Up at the 2013 event, Shaun Lewis of Swell-Specialized raves about the week-long event. "Alice has developed into a true mountain bike riding destination with a huge amount of sweet and flowing single-track.” Lewis said. “Whether you are there to go for the win, to get the best out of yourself, or just to take in the trails and riding that Alice offers with your mates, this is an awesome event." The seven stages of racing over five days range from a 45sec individual time-trial hill sprint, a night race to the sounds of AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’, and an 80km epic capturing the majestic MacDonnell Ranges.
Many riders are attracted to the event due to the quality of the mountain bike trails in the area, and the friendly camaraderie out on the course. It’s rocky, twisty, sandy, loose...all the good stuff. Each stage features single tracks and 4wd trails that offer plenty of riding variety over the course of the week, with all logistics covered for participants – another unique feature. “The event is all about racing some good miles on your bike and then kicking back around the pool with new and old friends afterwards.” Said Rapid Ascent’s General Manager Sam Maffett. “It’s about riding in a truly awesome location, where the tectonic lines of the grand old MacDonnell’s disappear into a distant horizon, with big blue skies, and the rolling single track of the desert.”
Ingkerreke Commercial are pleased to once again be the naming rights sponsor for the Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro 2014. Ingkerreke (pronounced: In-ger-uka) is an Aboriginal owned, Alice Springs based all trades construction company. Ingkerreke CEO Scott McConnell says “This race is of enormous benefit to the people of Alice Springs and Ingkerreke is all about supporting our local community. The word Ingkerreke means ‘All together’ and reflects the corporation’s values as portrayed in the tag line: ‘Together we are stronger’.”
As three-time yellow jersey winner Andy Blair said in the lead up to the 2013 event, “I can’t think of a better way to spend a week off work than to be smashing rocky single track and outback trails in a beautiful location with a bunch of mates.” Entries are now open online for the 2014 edition of the event, with detailed course maps, accommodation, entry information plus more, available at www.ICME.com.au.
EVENT DETAILS
· 19-23 May, 2013 - Alice Springs, Northern Territory
· www.ICME.com.au
· Full Course Description and Detailed Maps
· 5 days, 7 stages:
o Subway Mt Gillen Stage 1 (Monday AM): 39km
o Ingkerreke Commercial Stage 2 (Monday PM): 45second, 300m Hill Climb
o Lasseter’s Casino Stage 3 (Tuesday): 49km
o NT Major Events Stage 4 (Wednesday): approx 80km (NEW COURSE FOR 2014)
o Schwalbe Stage 5 (Thursday AM): 23km Individual Time Trial
o Cyclecover Stage 6 (Thursday PM): 23km Night Race
o Chifley Alice Springs Resort Stage 7 (Friday): 40km
