MUTUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TOUR

Presented by The Advertiser

Stage 4, Friday 23 January 2009
Limited to 5000 riders only

The Tour Down Under is now the first event on the UCI ProTour circuit. You can ride the same route as the professionals on the same day prior to the official race start.

The Mutual Community Challenge Tour is part of the Skoda Breakaway Series, which forms the official recreational ride program of the Tour Down Under.

In 2009 there will be three distance options for you to choose from on Friday 23 January, Stage 4.

The Mutual Community Challenge Tour is also ideal for corporate or social teams looking to cycle in a group.

Form a team of five or more and keep track of each other along the way, wearing your team name on your official Mutual Community Challenge Tour Jersey

It’s a challenge – not a race but with the ultimate satisfaction from riding under the official finish arch.  This ride is for regular riders who can make the distance – will you make it to the finish before the professionals arrive?

EVENT DETAILS

Start

Finish

Distance

Early Bird

Entry Fee

Burnside Village

Angaston

143km*

$110 or Members $100

$130 or Members $120

Mt Pleasant

Angaston

97km

$110 or Members$100

$130 or Members $120

Angaston

Angaston

32km

$75 or Members $65

$80 or Members $70

*Does not include a ride neutral distance of 12.3km from Burnside Village to Stage 4 Adelaide start location.

Who can enter?

  • The 2009 event will be limited to 5000 participants only
  • Individual riders and teams capable of riding the distance can register.
  • Early bird registration closes 5:00pm SA time Thursday 31 July 2008, unless sold out.
  • Individual entries close 5:00pm SA time Friday 9 January 2009, unless sold out
  • Team entries close 5:00pm SA time Friday 21 November 2008, unless sold out.
  • Mutual Community, HBA and Cycling Australia Members are entitled to the Members discounted fee.

Entry to the Mutual Community Challenge Tour includes

  • An exclusive Mutual Community Challenge Tour 2009 jersey (value $140)
  • Official Mutual Community Challenge Tour Ride Guide with course information to help you prepare
  • Medical support and some mechanical back up
  • Refreshments and food at checkpoints along the route and at the finish line
  • Lunch at the finish location
  • Goodie Bag
  • Certificate of participation

What do you need?

  • A mechanically sound bike
  • Australian approved helmet in good condition
  • Your own water bottle, back up supply of water and any additional snacks you need during the ride
  • A spare tube, pump, puncture repair kit (including tyre levers)
  • Wet weather gear, sunscreen, photo ID and mobile phone or money for a phone call
  • You will need to supply your own security lock/chain, as this is NOT included in your registration. Event organisers will not be responsible for bikes or personal items left unattended.

2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour Jersey

All participants must ride in the official 2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour jersey and cannot change jersey size once registered.

Jerseys will be available to try on for size at the South Australia Visitor and Travel Centre at 18 King William Street Adelaide.

MUTUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TOUR ROUTE INFORMATION

Click here to view the MCCT map and profile in PDF format.
Click here to view the MCCT point-to-point information in Word .doc format.

ENTER A TEAM

Form a team of five or more riders and work together over Stage 4 and keep track of each other along the way with your team name printed onto your official Mutual Community Challenge Tour Jersey.  Teams must have a minimum of five riders, one being the nominated captain.

All team members must register before 5:00pm SA time Friday 21 November 2008. Riders who fail to register as part of a team prior to 21 November 2008 are welcome to register as an individual rider.

Each team member registered prior to 21 November 2008 will receive:

  • An Official Mutual Community Challenge Tour jersey specially printed with their nominated team name on the back
  • Entry into the competition for exclusive track side viewing at Tour Down Under Stage 6

The South Australian Tourism Commission will have the right to approve team name. It should not be offensive or conflict with current Tour Down Under sponsors. Terms and conditions can be found here.

MUTUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TOUR COACH TRANSFERS

Coach transfers are available for you and your bike between Adelaide, Mt Pleasant and Angaston one-way or return to help make your day hassle free.

More information about the coach transfers including departure points and times can be found at www.tourdownunder.com.au later in 2008.

PRE-EVENT ACCREDITATION AND JERSEY COLLECTION DAY

All participants can collect their 2009 Mutual Community Challenge Tour jersey, Ride Guide and wristband prior to ride day on:
Monday 19 January 2009
8:30am and 6:30pm
Adelaide City Council Tour Village, Victoria Square Adelaide.

All jerseys not collected on this day will be available for collection at your chosen start location on ride day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here to view the FAQ in PDF format.

HOW TO ENTER

Online:                         https://www.bizgate.sa.gov.au/shop/tdu/

In person:                    South Australian Visitor and Travel Center
                                    18 King William Street, Adelaide SA

By mail:                        Download entry-form here.

Phone:                         1300 655 276 (SA callers)
                                    1300 366 770 (interstate callers)
                                    +61 8 8303 2220 (International callers)

Fax:                             08 8303 2249