RRR to draw riders to Tropical North Queensland
The RRR mountain bike race must be the longest running mountain bike race in Australia, having first run in 1991. This winter, racers return to Tropical North Queensland for the classic event that takes you from a rural setting, through the rainforest, all the way to the reef.
The RRR has run since 1991, over 10 years before many of the mountain bike events we now consider to be 'classics' like the Highland Fling, Convict 100 or the Otway Odyssey had started. Named after the three environments the race takes riders through of rural, rainforest and reef, the event has grown from the original route of running from Wetherby Station and down the Bump Track, to having a longer distance as well, which takes in a lap on the bush trails of the station before descending the historic Bump Track down to 4 Mile Beach.
With both the 35km Classic race, and the 70km Endurance race on offer, there is something for just about any mountain biker for this gravity fuelled race that runs from the tablelands to the beach.
The course might be mostly downhill, but it shouldn't be underestimated. The Bump Track still has a couple of sneaky climbs in it, but is punctuated by a technical creek crossing and s long chute down to sea level.
The race takes place on 4th June this year, with shuttles available on the race morning from the resort town of Port Douglas.
The RRR typically draws about 700 riders to the start line, but it is anticipated that this year the numbers will grow, as the popularity of the race is always growing.
Entries are open, so if you're thinking about a trip to the tropics to escape the winter chill, why not pencil this one in – or better yet, sign up and get your holiday booked! This could be the perfect excuse to head north and experience the riding in Atherton, Smithfield, Mareeba and beyond. If you want more mountain biking ideas, be sure to check out the Ride Cairns website.
