AWABA MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK SET TO BE STAR ATTRACTION OF PORT TO PORT MTB

Awaba Mountain Bike Park has been announced as the exciting new location for Stage 3 of the Port to Port MTB, a four day stage mountain bike race through Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley.

The new location is set to be the star attraction in this year’s event and will feature a 13km section through Awaba Mountain Bike Park which boasts flowing, swooping trails requiring minimal pedal power for maximum momentum.

The course is set against a backdrop of everchanging terrain from the dry Australian shrubbery at the park’s peak, to the stunning dense rainforest in the valleys.

Port to Port MTB Event Director Jason Dover is looking forward to seeing the beaming smiles on participant’s faces as they pass through this particular section.

“Awaba really is for the enjoyment of all riders. I expect everyone from the likes of Shaun Lewis and Andy Blair at the front of the pack to those in the rest of the field to come out of Awaba wearing a massive grin,” Mr Dover said.

“Trails like Awaba are the reason we all go mountain biking; they have been expertly crafted by the Hunter Mountain Bike Association to flow perfectly, with high speeds, changes in elevation and plenty of corners,” he said.

Registrations are now open for the Port to Port MTB which returns to the Newcastle region from 28 to 31 May, 2015.

For more information and to register go to porttoportmtb.com.au