EPIC Offer for Schools

News Release / 31.07.2013

Australia’s pioneer mountain bike marathon, the Flight Centre Active Travel Cycle Epic, is offering an opportunity for schools to fund raise as part of this year’s race.

The 11th staging of the Epic at Spicers Hidden Vale in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane, is being held on the weekend of September 14-15, 2013.

Epic organiser and track builder Hayden Brooks said the 2013 event would be offering a unique fundraising opportunity which would promote family fitness, while raising much needed school funding.

Mr Brooks said from August 1 every child registration for the Cycle Epic weekend will receive $5 for their school while $10 will be donated for every adult entry connected with that school.

“This Epic fundraising initiative is a chance for schools to promote health, fitness and family fun, while also benefiting financially with fundraising contributions for each registration,” he said.

“There are a range of events on the Epic weekend tailored for children. The school that generates the most entries will be awarded a cheque to the full value of the entry funds received of all their schools registered entrants.

“This is a massive fund raising opportunity with uncapped potential, and one school will benefit from a substantial cheque at the end of the event.”

Mr Brooks said participating schools will be able to bring their own marquees and banners to the Hidden Vale Adventure Park camping area.

“The Epic is a great family-oriented event and we are now offering an opportunity to promote your school while also building strong relationships within the school community and families outside of the school area,” he said.

Mr Brooks said the winning school will be announced and presented with their cheque by the Cycle Epic team during the final presentations on Sunday, September 15.

Race organisers are hoping to attract more than 2,000 riders to compete in the various events after a record 1700 competitors entered last year’s event. Entries close on September 7.

The highlight of the Epic weekend is the 87km marathon on Sunday, September 15. The event, which has Flight Centre Active Travel as major sponsor, has been won over the years by some of the biggest names in Australian mountain biking.

The weekend has multiple events and activities beyond the 87km marathon, including the 50km Pursuit, the 20km Spicers Chaser, Mini and Minor Epics for children, plus a 4.2km free Family Fun Ride.

“There’s now something for the whole family, where children can challenge their parents and even their grandparents,” said Mr Brooks, who runs the event with his wife Fleur and Tod Horton.

The Flight Centre Cycle EPIC is on 14-15 September at Spicers Hidden Vale located at Grandchester, about 55 minutes’ drive from Brisbane.

For more information about the Epic or to register for the event go to: http://www.cycleepic.com.au/ or Facebook fb.com/hiddenvaleadventurepark

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