Kellevie 12/24hour Mountain Bike Race, Tasmania

Press Release / 13.02.2008

To be held at the Kellevie Mountain Bike Park on March 29th, 2008. The race will incorporate both 12 and 24 hour events catering for all skill levels from beginners to professionals, with the option to race solo or in a team of up to six riders.

With an improved track and larger prize purse including cash prizes for the fastest Male and Female solo riders, the event is expected to easily exceed last years 200 competitors. Last years event had riders braving strong winds and a storm, to ride through the night and into the next day but nothing could dampen the amazing atmosphere and vibe around the race track and village.

Entrants from around Australia are expected for this years event, including defending solo champions Andrew Fellowes and Eleanor Patterson. Fellowes, completed an amazing 290 kilometres in last years event to take out the male solo crown. Mountain biking is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia and this is represented by the large number of entries already received. Entries include interstate solo and team entries, as well as school teams able to compete in their own category. With the number of female riders increasing across all mountain biking disciplines, a large contingent of female only teams are also expected for this years event.