MTB Enduro's new partnership with Ingkerreke Commercial

Rapid Ascent - Media Release / 09.05.2010

Formalised just in time for the start of this iconic 5-day mountain bike race this week as hundreds of riders descend on Alice Springs for a week of great riding, racing and socialising. Race organisers are thrilled to have Ingkerreke on board and look forward to helping promote such a worthy organisation and the good work that they do within the Alice Springs community.

Ingkerreke Commercial Services specialise in building services, steel construction and municipal services to a wide range of corporate, government and private clients across Central Australia. An Aboriginal Corporation with 25 years experience, Ingkerreke aim to maximise Indigenous employment, in particular developing trade apprentices. General Manager, Scott McConnell said, “We offer a customer orientated service. By choosing Ingkerreke, our customers will be assured of quality workmanship and will also be assisting Indigenous people to develop their skills in a commercial services environment”.

The Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro starts on Monday and will run all week in and around Alice Springs. The 5 day mountain bike stage race, now in its 3rd year, has attracted nearly 250 professional and recreation riders from throughout Australia and overseas and has become a popular way to discover Alice Springs and the beautiful MacDonnell Ranges. “The riders just love coming to Alice Springs,” says Event Manager Sam Maffett from Rapid Ascent, “for many of them it is their first time to the Red Centre and so the landscapes and environment are unique. Add to that the fact that there is some terrific riding on the local trails that are challenging but enjoyable plus a friendly atmosphere. Many say it is the best holiday they’ve ever been on!”