Australian Mountain Bike Series gets facelift

Sam Hill (Monster Specialized) at the Australian Mountain Bike National Championships in Adelaide.

Sam Hill (Monster Specialized) at the Australian Mountain Bike National Championships in Adelaide. (Image credit: Evan Jeffery / evanjeffery.blogspot.com)

The Australian Mountain Bike Series will take on a new look this summer, with two new formats to be introduced for the benefit of riders and spectators alike. The 2011-2012 season will be split into two, with the cross country riders vying for the "All Mountain Cup" and the downhillers contesting the "Gravity Cup".