New Terra Australis set to begin

Victoria's High Country is set to host the inaugural Terra Australis Great Southern Land Mountain Bike Epic from March 29 through April 4.

A high class field will tackle the 550km over the seven stages. Riders from all states of Australia plus overseas riders from Colorado and the United Kingdom will compete. Heading the field are three well credentialed teams. Dan McConnell who represented Australia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics has teamed up with elite cyclist Luke Fetch as part of the Torq Performance Nutrition Team.