With four epic courses, kids’ events and an event village and expo, organisers are preparing for the biggest edition of the Noosa Enduro since its return.
The Noosa hinterland trails have been tried and tested and are ready for those up for the challenge, with mountain bike and gravel courses on the schedule for Sunday, July 30.
The brainchild of USM Events’ Geoff Myer and local resident Scott Woodward, the original Noosa Enduro event was championed by Garth Prowd, who is regarded as the godfather of Australian triathlons, pioneer for Australian sport and a passionate athlete advocate.
After Mr Prowd tragically died, his sons-in-law, ProcuSports founders and former professional cyclists Matt Wilson and Ben Kersten, looked for ways to continue his legacy, bringing the event back after a decade.
This year will mark the third edition of the revived Noosa Enduro, taking in some of the region’s most spectacular off-road real estate.
Riders will be guided along the vast Noosa Trail Network, following the stunning trails, tracks, mountains and tablelands tackling some of the area’s most difficult terrain.
The courses are varied and contain mixed surfaces like sealed, gravel and private roads, fire roads, single track, pitted fields, rocky sections, rapid downhills and some technical sections.
But with limited entries remaining riders have until midnight on July 26 to get their entry in for distances from 30km to 140km, if they are not sold out prior.
Event director Mr Wilson said entries were limited and he encouraged riders to jump on and get their last-minute entries in.
“It’s shaping up to be our biggest year since our return, and we’re excited to get back to Noosa for one big day,” he said.
“The event really has something for everyone including shorter distances for those who aren’t ready to tackle the longer courses, including a 30km that includes everything from single track to rapid downhills and majestic fire trail – perfect for a wide range of ages and abilities.
“This year we’ve also introduced a Specialised Adventure Gravel course – a non-competitive event with just one category for all riders.
“It’s not your typical gravel ride. It takes in up to 140km of Noosa’s epic hinterland and has a bail-out option at 100km at the DNF Bar, complete with on-site DJ – riders can bail out, grab a cold drink, listen to some great music and wait to get a shuttle back to the event village.”
The Noosa Enduro has comprehensive trail signage, check points, food and water stations, and medical, mechanical and sag vehicle support.
All courses depart from the festival village at the Noosa District Sports Complex and participants can take advantage of bars, food, entertainment, kids events, an industry expo and more.
See more via Noosa Enduro.
