As of last week, the course was in good shape. Many people have been out riding over the new improved Ringtail Forest loop (Intermediate 50km) and it really is a lot of fun. With the help of the Sunshine Bicycle Works guys we have revamped this side of the Enduro and tried to minimize any known major boggy sections. The tracks dried out quiet quickly after the heavy downpours in May and everything was looking good, so fingers crossed that this will happen again after this rain. New sections of single track and some old favourites have been included this year which the guys are raving about.      

The Advanced loop out to Kin Kin is in good form with the track receiving a bit of trail maintenance. Some ruts were formed from the recent rains, but all perfectly rideable and making way for some new lines while adding a little technical aspect to this physically demanding loop. This loop will remain 99% the same as last year however we will now be detouring around the harsh boggy paddock / climb after the Gympie / Kin Kin Road crossing, and staying on the road for 1.4km up until Sheppersons Lane where we’ll take a right and join back in to head up Kinmond Creek Road and over Simpson Road to the Lookout.

The 10km Novice course looks in good shape also. This is 9kms of fire road, winding its way through the forest on the Pomona side of the railway tracks. This course is based on a novice competitor but still has its technical aspects.  Watch out for a couple of washout sections, loose gravel and some undulating terrain. Remember it is not timed, so go at your own pace, have fun and get home safe.
Please remember to close all gates behind you on your training rides and take all rubbish out with you whenever you ride. Rubbish and drink bottles on course will not be tolerated.

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The Rize 4 brings all new metalforming technologies to the bike industry, creating a lighter, stiffer and plusher platform to enjoy the backcountry.  Traditional Cannondale innovations, including Si-equipped head tubes and bottom bracket shells, make the Rize a dreamy ride. 

In conjunction with Cannondale, we’re giving you the opportunity to own one through a silent auction with all proceeds being donated to the Noosa Enduro official charity the SHINE PROJECT.  Email your bid to info@usmevents.com.au from Wednesday 24th June to Friday 10th July or place your bid at registration on Saturday 11th July or Sunday 12th July.  Bids will close at 2pm Sunday 12th July with the winner being announced at presentations at approximately 2:30pm.

Click here to read full terms and conditions of silent auction. 

Don’t forget to check out the Noosa Enduro Expo over the event weekend.  Operating from 2pm-5pm Saturday and from 5:30am-3pm Sunday you’ll be able to stock up on everything you’ll need to get you through the challenge that lies ahead. 
Exhibitors include:

CANNIBAL
CANNONDALE
SUNSHINE BICYCLE WORKS
ENDURA (Saturday only)
FUSION CYCLES
GARMIN

Pre-sale of the Official Noosa Enduro Jersey and Knicks will close COB TODAY!  Get in quick and grab yours and go into the draw to win a Garmin Edge 705 Bike Computer valued at $599.  A very limited number of jerseys will be available for purchase at the event.

$89.95 inc GST per garment

Purchase the official merchandise when you or alternatively download the merchandise Order Form HERE.

There’s plenty to do to keep the kids entertained on the Sunday, including a jumping castle and face painting from 9am.  Plus with Pomona being Checkpoint 2 there’ll be riders passing through to cheer on most the day.  The Pomona Lions Club and Pomona Scouts will be cooking up a storm on the BBQ and hot coffee available all day bring your picnic blanket and settle in for a day in the beautiful Noosa hinterland.

The global leader in GPS navigation is celebrating its 20th anniversary.  Garmin will be showcasing GPS enabled cycling sports products including the Edge 705 cycling computer as used by the pre-cyclists.  View distance, speed, cadence, time and heart rate and set up detailed training sessions with the lightweight, compact GPS enabled cycling computer.  The wireless heart rate and cadence allows you to tap into power data (with optional third-party ANT+Sport-compatible power metre) and wirelessly swap rides with other Edge 705 users.  Once finished, you can download your ride to our online training centre, Garmin Connect™, for detailed analysis.  The Edge 705 full-featured cycle computer comes with built-in basemap, colour display and SD card slot for optional street or Australian Topographic maps.  To view Garmin’s fitness range and other GPS products in the Automotive, Marine, Outdoor and Aviation categories, visit www.garmin.com.au.

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