Visitors from across the country will descend upon Alice Springs today as part of this year’s Redback Mountain Biking Stage Race until Sunday 25 August.
The 12th Redback Stage Race showcases the incredible mountain biking in Australia’s Red Centre to national and international visitors, as riders navigate an extensive network of hand-made, single-tracks around Alice Springs.
As part of Turbocharging Tourism, the Territory Labor Government is investing $12 million to open up new and developing existing adventure cycling tracks in the Red Centre, reinforcing its global mountain-biking reputation.
To find out more information about The Redback 2019 visit www.theredback.com.au.
Quotes from Minister for Tourism, Sport and Culture, Lauren Moss:
“The Redback Mountain Biking Stage Race is back this year with riders from all over Australia travelling to Alice Springs for this unique event.
“The Territory Labor Government supports events which benefit the local NT economy and creates jobs, and is proud to continue to provide investment into adventure cycling tracks in the Red Centre through our Turbocharging Tourism stimulus.
“I’d like to wish competitors all the best for this year’s race, and congratulate Rapid Ascent for delivering the 12th annual Redback Mountain Biking Stage Race in Central Australia.”
Quote from Member for Braitling, Dale Wakefield:
“Alice Springs is an exciting place to live filled with diverse events and continues to develop as an adventure tourism destination.
“The Redback Stage Race brings repeat visitors to the Red Centre year after year, which is good news for Central Australian businesses.”
Quotes from Rapid Ascent General Manager, Sam Maffett:
“The Redback has been going for over 10 years and continues to be popular, with riders from all states and territories across Australia coming to Alice Springs to experience the extensive network of mountain bike tracks surrounding the town.
“The Government support we receive is essential and greatly appreciated as it allows us to promote the event nationally and internationally while highlighting the quality of riding here in the Red Centre.”
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