2018 Shimano Bike Buller Festival officially launched
Long weekend of superb mountain bike action set for eastern Victoria's alpine playground.
Entries have now opened for the 10th annual Shimano Bike Buller Festival in 2018.
Three massive days of mountain bike racing will take place on Mt Buller’s internationally-recognised trails from 10-12 March next year. A packed schedule includes downhill, gravity enduro and cross country races, plus spectator and kids events.
There will be a greater emphasis on gravity in 2018 that will see the return of the Mt Buller Super-D, and the Gravity Gods title for the key gravity races; The ABOM downhill, Gravity Enduro (Round 4 of the Victorian Gravity Tour) and the Outlaw all-mountain trophy.
The new 30km Stonefly-Corn Hill Circuit features all the best cross country single track in a ‘royal loop’ of the mountains, and the 16” Dual Slalom and Pump Track Pursuit round out the three-day schedule of racing.
Sam Maffett, general manager of Rapid Ascent Event Management, said: “We are stoked to be bringing the 10th anniversary of the Bike Buller Festival to riders of all backgrounds and levels.
“Mt Buller is Australia’s most epic mountain biking destination, with some of the best trails in the country. Combined with a stacked schedule of races and full social calendar the appeal is high for groups of friends to come to the event together as well as riders and their families.
“We welcome riders to enter just one or two races or lock in for the combined-races and contest the 'Gravity Gods' crown. It is the ultimate MTB event at the ultimate MTB destination. We can’t wait to see you there.”
Toby Shingleton of Shimano Australia added: “As a supporter of MTB in Australia over many years our team is looking forward to joining riders from all over the country for this three day festival of riding in the Victorian Alps.
“In addition to our Shimano Experience Project event centre, we will be bringing a team of our best sponsored riders across Gravity Enduro, XC and DH, as well as our fleet of STEPS E8000 demo bikes.”
To get involved and enter any of the Shimano Bike Buller Festival events head to BIKEBULLER.com.
