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MEDIA RELEASE: Path to London Olympics begin as Perth hosts debut of All Mountain Cup
- Category: News
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- Written by Amy McCann
Taberlay, a veteran of 11 world championships who resides in California, is returning to Australia for the MTBA National Series and will be the marked rider in all formats of the All Mountain Cup.
Overall victor in last month's Cape to Cape MTB race Andy Blair (NSW) will be looking to continue his success in Western Australia, with in form local riders Peter Hatton (WA) and Craig Cooke (WA) expected to vie for podium positions after weeks of preparation on their home course.
The Under 23 category will see exciting racing with new stars to emerge from the ranks as a result of riders moving up to the elite category this year. Having represent Australia at this year's World Championships in Champéry, Michael Crosbie (VIC), Jack Haig (VIC) and Cameron Ivory (NSW) are riders to watch.
In the women's elite event, Jenni King will look to capitalize on experience gained whilst racing mountain bike World Cups in Europe during the Australian winter, whilst Jenny Fay (NSW) had standout seasons last year and will be challenging King throughout the weekend.
The 2011/12 Series features two new exciting formats, expected to favour riders and spectators alike, with cross country riders will be vying for the ‘All Mountain Cup’ and the downhillers contesting the ‘Gravity Cup’.
In Perth, the Cross Country Olympic (XCO) format racing, which carries UCI ranking points, commences on Saturday at 9:30am with the women's field, followed by the men at 12noon. From 8:30am Sunday, the Cross Country Eliminator (XCE) and Super D formats will make their national series debut.
All Mountain Cup
November 18-20
Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park, Perth
Key Event Times
Saturday, 19 November
9:30am - Women's elite Cross Country
12noon - Men's elite, U/23 and U/19 Cross Country
Sunday, 20 November
9am - All Classes Cross Country Eliminator
3:30pm - All Classes Super D
For more information, please see the event page here.
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