19 October 2008

Crocodile Trophy

The Australian Outback is a great place for all kinds of adventures. Well, for most of us a 4WD trip into the remote country accompanied by flies and heat is a top adventure. However, this is a Sunday afternoon ride compared what starts in two days.

The Crocodile Trophy

This mountain bike race over 1200 km in the tropical north of Outback Queensland is considered the hardest MTB race in the world. At least it is definitely the hottest.

Participants from all over the world meet in Mareeba in the Atherton Tablelands for a bicycle race for the toughest of the tough.

1. Day
Mareeba - Irvinebank

2. Day
Irvinebank - Koombooloomba

3. Day
Koombooloomba - Gunnawarra

4. Day
Gunnawaara - Chillagoe

5. Day
Chillagoe - Chillagoe

6. Day
Chillagoe - Mt. Mulgrave

7. Day
Mt. Mulgrave - Laura


8. Day
Laura - Cooktown

9. Day
Cooktwon - Ayton

10. Day
Ayton - Cape Triubulation

Do you think it is too hard? Check out more adventurous ideas for an exciting Outback trip.

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