MONT 24hr race to Majura Pines

The MONT 24hr Mountain Bike Race will be held at the world famous Majura Pines (Canberra) on the weekend October 27-28, 2007. 1,500 riders slots are available for teams of four or six riders each competing for over AUS$50,000 in products and prizes. Male and Female pro teams are racing for a prize pool of AUS$14,000 ($4,000 - first place, $2,000 - second place and $1,000 third place). Age group teams will be competing prizes and even singlespeeders get their own categories this year.

Majura has been voted as one of the top ten mountain biking rides in Australia. The 12km course consists of 60% singletrack interspersed with plenty of overtaking (or cruising) opportunities. Camping and support will be available at the Mount Majura winery. For more information or to enter, visit www.mont24.com.au.

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.