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Kona Mawson MTB Marathon“The only MTB endurance event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere”Mountain Bike Endurance Challenge @ Flinders Ranges, South Australia. 8-12 June. 350KM.
The KONA Mawson MTB Marathon is shaping up to be the ultimate Enduro challenge; an epic adventure that riders can ride non-stop or in four set stages.Over $30,000 cash and product prizes are available with a first prize of up to $8,000! With international and domestic talent signing up, this is turning out to be one hot competition... In the non-stop race, teams of two will see the flag drop on Friday June 9 at Blinman and race the 367km ahead through the dramatic scenery which is the Flinders Outback Ranges, and then through the night, to ultimately arrive in Melrose the day after.
"What a unique opportunity to race in such a beautiful area of Australia. Never before has there been an event like it here. I can't wait," says Andrew Bell (KONA Endurance Rider)
Solo riders and teams ride in 4 set stages from Blinman to Melrose. The four set stages are defined as follows:9 June: Blinman to Rawnsley Park – 93km10 June: Rawnsley Park to Hawker – 91km11 June: Hawker to Quorn – 112km12 June: Quorn to Melrose – 71kmThe Kona Mawson MTB Marathon will also broadcast across the world to free-to-air and paid TV in a one-hour documentary filmed during both the stage and the non-stop races. Everyone finishes at the Fat Tyre Festival in Melrose, to share the fun, the stories and the coldies with hundreds of fat tyre friends.
Don’t miss out on this must-do MTB event this year!!! For more info and registration, visit www.bikesa.asn.au (http://www.bikesa.asn.au)Have a question? Email rides@bikesa.asn.au (mailto:rides@bikesa.asn.au)
