Attracting many riders from across Australia and overseas, the Port to Port MTB represents a major economic boon for Port Stephens, with Port Stephens Council and Destination Port Stephens amongst the supporters of the event.
Port Stephens has again been selected as the starting point for the 2015 Port to Port mountain bike race, a four-day, international-status event which will end in Newcastle and run from May 28-31 next year.
Designed to be fun and challenging for riders of all levels from recreational to competitive, the Port to Port MTB was first held in May this year, with the NSW Government’s major events agency, Destination NSW, securing the premier event through to 2016.
Attracting many riders from across Australia and overseas, the Port to Port MTB represents a major economic boon for Port Stephens, with Port Stephens Council and Destination Port Stephens amongst the supporters of the event.
Port Stephens Council representative, Kim Latham, said: “The Port to Port MTB is an exciting event for Port Stephens. One that will hopefully become an annual event in our region.”
Destination Port Stephens representative, Janelle Gardner, said: “The first Port to Port MTB event this year attracted many riders and their family and friends to Port Stephens and we look forward to showcasing our region’s beautiful scenery again next year as part of this prestigious event.”
The 2015 event will start at the Nelson Bay marina on May 28, with a 38km route taking riders along trails through Tomaree National Park and along harbour and ocean beaches. The race continues through the Hunter Valley and finishes by the beach in Newcastle on May 31, 2015.
Participants can choose to ride for one, two or three days of the event or the whole four days.
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