The Anaconda MTB Enduro, NT, Central Australia - Race HQ (Anaconda MTB Enduro, Central Australia, NT)

Event Overview

Click here to download a copy of the event program which has has all the course information, maps and details on all races.

When: 17th to 21st May 2010

(Tentative Dates, these will be confirmed in Mid July)

Where: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Format: 7 stage MTB race over 5 days

The Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre gives you five days of some of the most awesome mountain biking in Australia along the sweet single tracks and dusty trails of the mighty MacDonnell Ranges around Alice Springs in the red centre of Australia.

The Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre is all about racing some good miles on your bike and then kicking back around the pool with new and old friends afterwards. Its about riding in a truly awesome location, where the tectonic lines of the grand old MacDonnell’s disappear into a distant horizon, with big blue skies, rolling single track and the majesty of the desert. It’s a place that has to be seen to be believed.

Seven stages of racing over five days, ranging from a 45sec hill sprint in the middle of town to a 90km epic through the majestic Eastern MacDonnell Ranges
Multi day stage race without multi day logistics – all race days start and finish within rolling distance of Alice Springs, no rental car or support crew necessary (we’ll even pick you up at the airport!)
Race in the morning then kick back and party on by the pool in the afternoon – yeah baby.
Choose to stay in the appointed event hotel with negotiated rates and full event centre including bike servicing & cleaning, massage, daily photo slide shows, food, entertainment and nightly presentations

If you thought the outback was full of sand and corrugations you’re wrong, this is single track heaven with endless blue skies and dusty smiles.

Testimonials from the 2008 Anaconda Adventure Race – click link to read the article:

Enduro Magazine, issue 9 (6 page article – 10 meg):
“… if there is one race you should put in the diary with a big black permanent marker pen, it’s the Anaconda MTB Enduro in Alice Springs…” James Williamson editor and Solo 24hr Mountain Bike World Champion

Mountain Bike Australia Magazine Aug-Oct 08 (3 page article 646kb)
“…one hell of a good race…” Huw Kingston – organiser of the renowned Vaude Highland Fling and outdoor guru.

Outer Edge Magazine issue 9, (1 page article 1.2meg)
“... an unforgettable week of riding…” Ali Gronow

Action Asia Magazine August 09 (I page article 134 kb)

Check out the 2008 PROMO VIDEO for a taste of sweetness - click here

To listen to an interview / pod cast between John Jacoby and Travis Deane with his MTB radio show about the 2009 Anaconda MTB Enduro Click here

[The Anaconda MTB Enduro was formally called The Bullrider until Anaconda kindly took naming rights sponsorship of the event - none of the features of the event have changed. It is also the reincarnation of the Central Australian Bike Challenge that was last held 2 years ago but with many new aspects brought to this old favourite]

Anaconda MTB Enduro stars on Channel 10

(Posted 24/06/2009)
Those competitors lucky enough to participate in the Anaconda MTB Enduro last month will recall the media onslaught with the Channel 10 production crew filming several stages of the event. The footage was edited and featured on the ‘9am with David and Kim’ show and we have to boast that it looks fantastic! Click here for full story ...

Marketing and Event Coordinator role available with Rapid Ascent.

(Posted 16/06/2009)

Rapid Ascent is Australia’s leading adventure sports event management company. We conduct adventure sports events in 5 different states around Australia as well as in New Zealand with up to 13 different adventure races, mountain bike races and other off-road races held annually. We now have a vacancy for an active, organised person to join our team in Torquay in Victoria. Click here for full story ...

Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre, All Photos now available

(Posted 6/06/2009)

We hope you enjoyed the Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre held in Alice Springs last week, we here at Rapid Ascent certainly did.

We have now catalogued and uploaded all photos from the event and they now appear on the website here for you to view and purchase.

If you have any queries about your photos or an order you have placed please contact Nicola at nicola@rapidascent.com.au.

Mather and Bennett outclass to win Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre

(Posted 29/05/2009)
The Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre finished this morning after 5 days and 7 stages of intense and skilful riding through spectacular terrain surrounding Alice Springs. From Stage 1 on Monday the pace was on and competition furious between the top riders who are amongst the best that Australia has to offer. The majority of the 264 participants were along to enjoy themselves and just complete the gruelling event that would give them bragging rights for years to come. Click here for full story ...

Anaconda MTB Enduro - Mather and Bennett lead at the half way mark

(Posted 27/05/2009)
Close and exciting racing has been the flavour of the week so far in Alice Springs for the Anaconda MTB Enduro – Red Centre. The large field of 264 riders attending the 5 day, 7 stage event have been treated by mild low 20s weather and growing local support for a week that for most is more about the experience and socialising than racing. Click here for full story ...

NEW Rainforest Ride - Ride for a Cure

(Posted 22/05/2009)

Rapid Ascent is very proud to announce a new and exciting event to take place on Saturday November 21st 2009. It’s a new type of event that is quite a step away from the ultra challenging off-road races that John Jacoby is renowned for designing. Has John gone soft? Certainly not. We can assure you that completing this course will give you an immense sense of satisfaction and that it definitely maintains the spectacular scenery and highest standard course that he is known for. Click here for full story ...

Outer Edge Launches into Outer Space

(Posted 21/05/2009)
Outer Edge magazine is now offering something new – adventures on mouseback. Yep, the ultimate adventure publication has launched a website. A proper one. Not a blog, not a mere reflection-of-the-current-magazine kind of site, but a genuine online meeting place where people can hook up and share experiences, race reports, trail knowledge, news, opinions, reviews and adventure tips. Click here for full story ...

Are you tired of sore, irritated or fatigued eyes? Wiley X and their 15% discount offer will take care of it.

(Posted 21/05/2009)
Every outdoor enthusiast knows Mother Nature is not only breathtakingly beautiful, she is also rather moody! When wind, dust, pollen and insects come at you from 360 degrees, it can damage your eyes and ruin a great day out… Click here for full story ...

Train Harder, Race Faster with Endura Energy Gels

(Posted 21/05/2009)
Moderate to long distance mountain bike riders frequently describe ‘hitting the wall’. This is the feeling you get when you use up all your glycogen energy stores. Click here for full story ...

Competitors come from far and wide for next week's Anaconda MTB Enduro - Red Centre

(Posted 20/05/2009)

Entries for the Anaconda MTB Enduro Red Centre have continued to steadily flow in for what promises to be an amazing week in the desert country around Alice Springs and the majestic MacDonnell Ranges next week. Numbers are up over 30% from last year with over 260 competitors which is fantastic for this type of event when everyone is being extra careful with their pennies. Click here for full story ...

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