Mansfield/Mt Buller, VIC, Australia
Just 230 kilometres of open road, stunning views and great fun in and around Victoria’s High Country. New for 2008 – four exciting and challenging ride options.
www.highcountrycyclechallenge.com.au, bruce@hhccc.com.au, Ph: 0419 533 120

Glenbervie Mountain Biking, Whangarei, New Zealand
A great ride consisting of gravel, forest roads plus lots of single track. Choose your distance – Endurance Ride 51kms; Open 34kms; Fun Ride 17kms, all on a 17km loop course.
www.northland-mtb-challenge.zoomshare.com/, mtbchallenge08@gmail.com, Ph: 09 435 0780

Flock Hill Station, New Zealand
A 32km fun ride through privately owned Flock Hill Station. The emphasis is on FUN, so you won’t be timed and are free to ride at your own pace. Camping, BBQ and showers available.
www.funcycling.net, cliff@funcycling.net

Auckland, New Zealand
A 80km or 53km road fun ride and cycle challenge through the beautiful Waitakere Ranges. Finishing at Muriwai beach.
www.summerofcycling.com, anthony@dcp.co.nz, Ph: 09 478 6963

Christchurch, New Zealand
Imagine riding flat tack along 50km of singletrack from one end of the Port Hills to the other. The adrenalin, the pain… and the elation as you cross the finish line of the Ground Effect Crater Rim mountain bike race. This event showcases the fantastic network of multi-use tracks built by the Christchurch City Council’s Port Hills’ rangers over the past ten years.
www.bluedogevents.co.nz, blue.dog@clear.net.nz, Ph: 03 331 7990

Glen Massey, Ngaruawahia, New Zealand
A mountain bike ride/race with terrain to suit all levels. Native bush, farm tracks and long downhills make for an exciting and exhilarating ride amongst stunning scenery. 12km or 40km options. Only 90 minutes from Auckland/30 minutes from Hamilton.
www.blackstumpadventures.co.nz, blackstumppadventures@xtra.co.nz

Great Otway National Park, South-West Victoria, Australia
The full 100km Odyssey starts at the ocean and takes you on a journey through the ranges to the small township of Forrest and a massive festival right on the finish line. There’s something for the whole family with 50km & 15km options too.
www.rapidascent.com.au/OtwayOdyssey