Event Schedule

 *times may be subject to change (slightly) closer to the event

Wednesday 21 August

All DayCompetitors arrive and airport shuttle operates. (Pre purchased only)
5:00pm – 7:00pmHappy Hour drinks – meet and greet at the Mercure Hotel Bar (optional)

Recommended accommodation is at the Mercure Alice Springs Resort in Alice Springs – self book

Thursday 22 August

All morningCompetitors arrive and airport shuttle operates. (Pre purchased only)
10:00am – 12:00pmRider registration – at The Mercure
12:00pmRider briefing – at The Mercure
1:30pm45km Stage 1 rolling start – at the Alice Springs BMX track
4:30pm – 6:00pm Sunset drinks – at the pop-up bar
6:30pm Welcome dinner – at The Mercure, Alice Springs

Recommended accommodation is at the Mercure Alice Springs Resort in Alice Springs – self book

Friday 23rd August

6:30am150km Stage 2 rolling start – at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station
4:00pm – 6:00pmPost race drinks and chats
from 6:00pmRider’s dinner and presentations – at Hale River Homestead

Rider accommodation provided at the Hale River Homestead included in the entry fee

Saturday 24th August

8:00am90km Stage 3 start – at the Hale River Homestead
4:00pm – 6:00pmPost race drinks and chats
from 6:00pmRider’s dinner and presentations – at Ross River Homestead

Rider accommodation provided at the Ross River Homestead – included in the entry fee

Sunday 25 August

8:00am95km Stage 4 start – at the Ross River Homestead
2:00pm – 5:00pmPost race drinks at the Alice Springs Brewery
from 6:00pmPresentations dinner and ceremony – at The Mercure, Alice Springs

Recommended accommodation is at the Mercure Alice Springs Resort in Alice Springs – self book

Monday 26 August

All DayCompetitors depart for home or further tourism
Airport shuttle operates. (Pre purchased only)