Wildside MTB

27/01/2016

Everywhere you looked at Wildside, there was a Budget vehicle; the lunch truck, the timing van, the signage truck, the race director's track marking ute and the support van. Without the help of Nick Driessen and Budget, Wildside would not have been possible. Thank you, Budget!

21/01/2016

A huge thanks to the RACT, our naming rights sponsor, for their support of the event. Our thanks to Adam Brooks and the team at Cradle Mountain Hotel, and Brad Coelho and the team at Strahan Village for all of their help in making this huge event run so smoothly. Thanks also to Sarah Thomas in Hobart, Will Oakley who attended the event and Peter Williams who competed. A very special thanks also to Banjo's in Strahan for the 1230 lunches!

19/01/2016

Day 4. Scott Bowden and Lauren Pevy win the overall Wildside titles, Sam Gardner wins the final stage and finishes second overall,

18/01/2016

Day 3. A head-to-head time trial through Spray Tunnel, the best of West Coast hospitality in Trial Harbour and a race along the coast in 30 degree heat.

18/01/2016

Day 2: Fast descents of Sterling Valley, Traci and Lauren within 1 second of each other, THAT bridge and a puzzling finish. Montezuma's Mexicans and the Wildside Forest Fairy were there to cheer everyone on.

17/01/2016

630am UPDATE FOR DAY 3
The race will run as scheduled today for all stages. Smoke will continue to clear from the area during the morning as winds turn westerly. The Tasmanian Fire Service has advised that the fires within the region pose no threat to the event, although there will still be some smoke visible. The situation will be monitored continually and a further update will be provided at 1pm at Trial Harbour.

17/01/2016

DAY 3 UPDATE: The Time Trial will still occur as planned. A final decision about the Trial Harbour Cruise Stage and Granville Harbour Race Stage will be made at 7am and advertised at the Time Trial Start, the website and Wildside page. The Tasmanian Fire Service has advised that currently fire does not pose any risk to people in this area, however smoke hazard exists. The current weather forecast indicates that coastal areas are likely to be less affected by smoke and favourable for our event. Check for an update at 7am.

16/01/2016

Day 1. Record time by Scott Bowden on the Cradle Stage, a battle between Traci Lonergan and Lauren Pevy for the womens lead and a little smoke in the air.

13/01/2016

Competitor bags are packed and waiting for race registration at Cradle Mountain Hotel on Friday. 3 days to go....

09/01/2016

Just add riders..... 7 days to go.

28/12/2015

Whoever wins Wildside will be taking home a fabulous trophy made from stichtite, serpentine and huon pine sourced from the west coast of Tasmania, where the race is run. There will also be Velo wine provided by one of our competitors, former Olympic cyclist, Micheal Wilson.

21/12/2015

If you would like your Competitor Notes by email, send us a message and you'll have them today.

20/12/2015

4 weeks until RACT Wildside MTB 2016!
Don't forget to book your accommodation.The RACT manages Cradle Mountain Hotel and Strahan Village and they're offering a 10% discount for competitors. Contact us for more details.

04/12/2015

It is Freebie Friday and today we are giving away a single Wildside MTB entry valued at $620. Like our page and tag a friend with an adventurous spirit to go in the draw. Prize drawn at 3pm today.

RACT WILDSIDE MTB is more than just a mountain bike race; it's a journey.Four days, 140km of competition and 60km of cruising on some of the best tracks you'll ever ride.

27/11/2015

Haven't entered yet? Still looking for an excuse to? - Our big track maintenance weekend is over, and there have been some MASSIVE improvements made to areas of the course, especially the Stirling Valley descent, which is looking dangerously fast... According to our race director, the whole course has NEVER been in better condition; entries are still open, so now is the perfect time to get on board Wildside 2016!

~ M

27/09/2015

Wildside 2005 - the year of the tandem mtb.

24/07/2015

Wildside 2004 saw the introduction of the Danger sign. The auction of this sign at the end of every event has raised money for many worthwhile charities. Any suggestions of charities for 2016?

01/07/2015

Wildside MTB, the long-standing classic mountain bike stage race from Cradle Mountain and down the wild west coast of Tasmania is on again in 2016.

25/06/2015

Wildside 2003 had a damp start...,

17/06/2015

Wildside began in 2002 with a "Dash for Cash" up the Cradle Mt airstrip (now a carpark for 500 cars). Can you pick the winner?

31/05/2015

Entries are now open.

22/05/2015

Entries for RACT Wildside MTB 2016 will open on June 1.

22/05/2015

Wildside are very pleased to have the RACT as their naming right sponsor for 2016. The RACT now manage Cradle Mountain Hotel and Strahan Village - the race start and finish.
http://www.ract.com.au/tasmanian-destinations

As an Auto Club member, you receive 10% off the public rate all year round at Tasmania's most beloved regional destinations of Cradle Mountain Hotel, Freycinet Lodge and Strahan Village, as well as a special welcome drink on arrival and exclusive seasonal member offers. Plus, when you need a ho…

30/09/2014

Wildside 2016 dates: January 16 - 19