Wild Horizons, organizers of the 2006 VAUDE Highland Fling MTB Marathon announced this week that entries for the event will open on June 12. Entries are limited to 1100 riders. Riders can enter as a Full Flinger (100km), Half a Fling (55km) or relay team Flinging Threesome. The VAUDE Highland Fling is taking place on the 12 November in the Southern Highlands of NSW. New elements in addition to the 100km race 2006 include:
- The Bundanoon Dash - A 6km fundraising race on the evening of Saturday 11 November to stretch the legs before the big race on Sunday. The Dash is not compulsory!
- The 100mile Fling - A limited entry field 100mile Fling (160km) is being trialled in 2006
- A Singlespeed Category - Is being introduced for the Full Flinger race
- A creche is planned to be introduced to allow both parents or single parents to race while we look after the kids
