Cape to Cape MTB is proud to be supported by

 



Eventscorp is the Western Australian Government’s major events agency and a division of Tourism Western Australia. Its main objective is to identify, develop and deliver world class events that promote and enrich Perth and Western Australia. Eventscorp pioneered the Australian events industry and is recognised today as a world leader in its field.

Over the last four decades, Giant has grown well beyond its manufacturing roots to become the world’s leading brand of quality bicycles and gear. With more than 12,000 retail partners worldwide, they aim to inspire adventure in all riders, from casual to competitive. iant’s positioning as a major partner will see strong representation and presence at the event, an in-store promotion throughout selected Giant dealer networks nationally together with tailored marketing towards increasing female rides through the Liv/giant brand,  a brand dedicated solely to female riders.

 



Shimano Cycling Australia works closely with a dedicated team of cycling enthusiasts, to promote the enjoyment of nature through cycling. This makes Shimano Cycling the ideal partner for Cape to Cape MTB, as our riders navigate some of the most beautiful natural terrain in Australia.

The Augusta Margaret River Tourism Association is Australia’s leading organisation in Visitor Information Services. It operates two visitor centres, in Margaret River and Augusta, which offer a fabulous service to visitors, including a complimentary accommodation, tour and event booking service, free maps of the region, a regional visitor guide and great advice and knowledge of the local region.

The Shire of Busselton, located in the renowned Cape to Cape sub-region of the South West of WA, is an important supporter of the Cape to Cape MTB being held in their region. This is a local government authority dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by being such a fast growing area and to offering a diverse range of services and facilities to the community.


The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is located in the easily accessible south west corner of Western Australia. A population of 13,000 live in this beautiful natural environment, which offers diverse opportunities in housing, employment, education and leisure pursuits.

Meelup Regional Park, on the Geographe Bay side of Cape Naturaliste, is 280kms South of Perth.  It is approxmately 572 hectares in area and extends from Dunsborough to Bunker Bay.


The Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services in Western Australia to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and farms, as well as providing bulk water to farms for irrigation. As part of an overall effort to reduce our water use, the Water Corporation is urging the community to save at least 60 litres of water per person each day. Keeping to your designated sprinkler roster and only watering for 10 minutes per station (for pop-up sprinklers), are some of the ways of achieving this target.

Avanti Plus Cannington are a bike superstore, offering a massive range of products and brands, as well as bike servicing and fitting services. Avanti Plus Cannington assist with hosting Cape to Cape MTB information night, running Skills Days and providing important product and bike servicing information to riders.

Colonial beer represents the triumph of substance over style. The winner of numerous national and international awards, this craft brewery is founded on the belief that beer making is a cornerstone of civilisation. From its origins in Margaret River, Colonial has expanded to selected venues where its all-natural ingredients and distinct taste have earned it the reputation of Australia’s freshest beer.

Xanadu was established by John Lagan, an Irishman, who arrived in Margaret River in 1968 and was inspired by the pioneering spirit of the region.

Today’s winemaker Glenn Goodall and his team continue this philosophy and create wines with real personality allowing the fruit to shine through.  This is reflected in our highly accoladed and award winning wines.

At the property our state-of-the-art winery, award winning restaurant and cellar door also offer a unique and wonderful experience for visitors to the region.

Xanadu will be showcasing their multi-award winning wine and food at the nightly function on Friday October 26th and will be hosting the Stage 2 finish on Friday 26th and Stage 3 start, Saturday 27th. For more information on the winery and the ‘Xanadu Cape to Cape Special Offer’ contact us on info@xanaduwines.com.

Zaidee Rose Alexander Turner – aged 7 years and 22 days died suddenly on 2nd December 2004 from a burst blood vessel in her brain called a Cerebral Aneurism.

The Turner family had been registered Organ and Tissue Donors for 5 years. As a result Zaidee donated her Organs and Tissues at the Royal Children’s Hospital (Victoria) as were her wishes at the time.

In order to reach their goal of making organ and tissue donation and awareness more prevalent in our community, Zaidee’s parents established the Zaidee Foundation in 2006.

Cape to Cape MTB has joined forces with the Zaidee Foundation to promote this key message. The Margaret River Special Stage on day 3 of the event (Saturday October 17) will see all riders in the Cape to Cape MTB given a pair of rainbow shoelaces to proudly wear while they ride.

Kauri Sports Apparel has come on board to supply the merchandise for the 2011 Cape to Cape race. At Kauri Sports Apparel we custom make a wide variety of sports gear including cycling apparel.  From winter to summer sports, training gear to off field casual gear with bags to put it all in we have you pretty covered.  Check out our entire range at www.kaurisports.com.au or email us at matt@kaurisports.com.au with your requirements.

 

Cape to Cape are happy to announce that Endura Sports Nutrition has come onboard as our new Nutrition Partner.

Endura Sports Nutrition is made and distributed by Health World Limited. Health World Ltd. manufactures and distributes quality Natural Medicines with the mission of helping people live happier, healthier lives. In the highly competitive and strictly regulated sports industry, it is crucial for athletes to find a sports supplement range that they can trust.

Each ingredient in every Endura product is tested initially as a new material to ensure superior quality. The finished product will undergo further rigorous testing for absorption rates, stability and of course, quality.

Squirt is a wax based, long lasting dry lube for the use on bicycle chains. This liquid lubricant has unique properties that make it ideal for use in any cycling condition. It had been developed to give better lubrication, last longer and keep the chain cleaner over extreme distances for both MTB and road cycling. To purchase Squirt Lube online, or view a list of Australian stockists, head to www.otesports.com.au.

 

Enduro Magazine is the official magazine for the Cape to Cape MTB. This quarterly publication keeps you up to date with the lastest mountain bike information, events and products.

Drift Cameras produce a range of cameras, all of which, offer multiple mounting systems allowing them to be worn in various ways by the user or on their chosen equipment. The company have given Cape to Cape MTB a number of  compact, durable and easy-to-use Drift HD cameras in 2011, to get some rider footage from inside the course. Drift have also given us an extra Drift HD camera to give away to one of our riders. Simply ‘like’ Cape to Cape MTB on Facebook before the end of the event to win!

 

 

Hertz is one of the major suppliers of rental and lease vehicles in Western Australia.
With its extensive range of vehicles, Hertz is able to supply everyone from the traveler in need of a car for the day to four wheel drives, trucks and other commercial vehicles to meet industry needs.

 

Dirty Detours is a small, friendly mountain bike touring company, local to Margaret River. Being avid travellers and insatiable riders themselves, Dirty Detours take having fun very seriously, and showing you a  good time is their profession.

 

Perth Mountain Bike Club (PMBC) was formed in 1988 with most members residing in the Perth metro area. It runs events in various mountain bike disciplines at locations within one to two hours from Perth, offering a fun environment in which you can improve your skills and fitness.PMBC is affiliated with Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA), an independent association whose mission is to develop and promote mountain biking in Australia.

 

Cycling Western Australia is the state’s governing body for the sport and is a member of Cycling Australia, with affiliated clubs spanning Albany to Kalgoorlie. Cycling WA offers recreational, family and competitive cycling membership, which includes 24 hour insurance and a range of additional benefits designed to help you get the most out of your cycling.