Mini MTB Stage Races built for the Weekend Warrior!
WHICH ONE WILL YOU DO?
Riders will enjoy a weekend away, challenging themselves each day on some of Australia’s best trails, but once the riding stops, you will have just as much fun off the bike with friends and family to enjoy these beautiful tourism destinations.
Each event is an intro to the concept of stage racing, with short but challenging stages, packed with the best single track in each region, and only needing an average degree of fitness to complete.
Our course designs are meant to create fun riding, with a lot of riders from our first series calling our events more like “Enduro/XC races”, thanks to the high percentage of flowing single trail and a lack of long, boring gravel road grinds in each stage.
Each event has been curated to pair the best locations with the best trails, creating an awesome weekend away riding with mates. And to top it off we guarantee that the social side of the event will be just as much fun as the riding!
Podium glory is also done differently at these events. Our search to crown the best Weekend Warrior uses a unique handicap system at each event, designed to recognise the riders who races to the best of their own ability. In effect each rider races themselves and then one who rides to the best of their ability tops the rankings each day!
Best of all, most people will only need to take no more than one day off work to attend each event (rather than a whole week of leave to do most of the major XC Stage Races).
Pick the event you want to do, but a word of warning, once you have done one you will want to do more!
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We know you`re not meant to have favourite children but if we`re honest, Stage 1 of The Sunny 80 is a stand out within our Quad Crown event family!
The Saturday event starts and finishes at Hidden Valley, taking you into and through the Parkalnds trails - hopefully with a chance to see fluffy the resident emu if you`re lucky.
From twisty rainforest trails to manicured flow and even some loosey goose rock sections, this stage has a real variety of singletrack. But with a bit of a redesign from last year it also has a lot less firetrail climing. You can thank us later.
What it doesn`t have less of is good times in a great place. Queensland is a very easy place to visit in June and we reckon this day along makes coming to The Sunny 80 for June 7-9 worth it. So come check it out, we`ll buy you a drink if you don`t agree.
Photos: @elementphotovideo
#QuadcrownMTB #sunny80 #visitsunshinecoast #bike #mountainbike #longweekend #travel #quadcrown
We know you`re not meant to have favourite children but if we`re honest, Stage 1 of The Sunny 80 is a stand out within our Quad Crown event family!
The Saturday event starts and finishes at Hidden Valley, taking you into and through the Parkalnds trails - hopefully with a chance to see fluffy the resident emu if you`re lucky.
From twisty rainforest trails to manicured flow and even some loosey goose rock sections, this stage has a real variety of singletrack. But with a bit of a redesign from last year it also has a lot less firetrail climing. You can thank us later.
What it doesn`t have less of is good times in a great place. Queensland is a very easy place to visit in June and we reckon this day along makes coming to The Sunny 80 for June 7-9 worth it. So come check it out, we`ll buy you a drink if you don`t agree.
Photos: @elementphotovideo
#QuadcrownMTB #sunny80 #visitsunshinecoast #bike #mountainbike #longweekend #travel #quadcrown
The Orca splashes in to Eden for September 6-8, and we can`t think of a better way to welcome spring than three days of mountain biking on NSW`s south coast.
It is no secret that this region is becoming Australia`s next mountain bike hot spot, but that`s just one jewel in the crown for the scenic stretch of coastline.
Our event format is pretty laid back by design, because we want you to enjoy the places we go. There`s a lot to explore, a lot to see, and some excellent regional delicacies around Eden, so make sure you plan ahead and maybe give yourself an extra day or two to take it all in.
Entries are open now - head to our website for more details!
The Orca splashes in to Eden for September 6-8, and we can`t think of a better way to welcome spring than three days of mountain biking on NSW`s south coast.
It is no secret that this region is becoming Australia`s next mountain bike hot spot, but that`s just one jewel in the crown for the scenic stretch of coastline.
Our event format is pretty laid back by design, because we want you to enjoy the places we go. There`s a lot to explore, a lot to see, and some excellent regional delicacies around Eden, so make sure you plan ahead and maybe give yourself an extra day or two to take it all in.
Entries are open now - head to our website for more details!
THE SUNNY 80 STAGE 2 COURSE REVEAL - DOUBLE TROUBLE!
Stage 2 of the Sunny 80 on Sunday will again be held at Ewen Maddock Dam, 20 minutea drive east of the Sunshine Coast and on the way back to Brisbane. After we had to spilt up the planned course last year at the last minute, the response from riders was really positive, so we have decided to rollout the same format due to popular demand.
The day will begin a little earlier with a Special Stage at Ferny Forest featuring around 10km of the best trails this stunning area has to offer. Riders will take off in allocated waves based on their handicap seedings and can expect a fast course of some of the best and most picturesque trails on the Sunshine Coast.
Stage 2 will then restart with a rollout mid-morning from the Mooloolah Country Club up to the testing tracks in Dularcha National Park. You will all start behind our Course Director`s vehicle up Connection Road to Mooloolah Valley where riders will be released into Dularcha National Park. This is where the testing part of this stage comes, as once you have navigated the old railway tunnel, a technical, testing climb awaits that is sure to challenge the whole field. Riders will then come back across the top of the tunnel and back toward the Dam, where one more climb must be conquered before everyone can enjoy the flowy trails around Ewen Maddock and scenic views as they head to the Finish Line overlooking the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.
Final presentations will then be held at the Country Club where riders can enjoy a good feed, a well earned drink and swap stories from a fun weekend on the Sunshine Coast. We recommend parking at the Country Club for this stage and then riding around for the Special Stage and then grabbing a coffee or refreshment in between before the re-start and rollout for Stage 2.
Entries are open now for The Sunny 80, running from June 7-9. You can be sure this is the best weekend of mountain biking this winter.
#quadcrownmtb #quadcrown #stagerace #travel #visitsunshinecoast #queensland
THE SUNNY 80 STAGE 2 COURSE REVEAL - DOUBLE TROUBLE!
Stage 2 of the Sunny 80 on Sunday will again be held at Ewen Maddock Dam, 20 minutea drive east of the Sunshine Coast and on the way back to Brisbane. After we had to spilt up the planned course last year at the last minute, the response from riders was really positive, so we have decided to rollout the same format due to popular demand.
The day will begin a little earlier with a Special Stage at Ferny Forest featuring around 10km of the best trails this stunning area has to offer. Riders will take off in allocated waves based on their handicap seedings and can expect a fast course of some of the best and most picturesque trails on the Sunshine Coast.
Stage 2 will then restart with a rollout mid-morning from the Mooloolah Country Club up to the testing tracks in Dularcha National Park. You will all start behind our Course Director`s vehicle up Connection Road to Mooloolah Valley where riders will be released into Dularcha National Park. This is where the testing part of this stage comes, as once you have navigated the old railway tunnel, a technical, testing climb awaits that is sure to challenge the whole field. Riders will then come back across the top of the tunnel and back toward the Dam, where one more climb must be conquered before everyone can enjoy the flowy trails around Ewen Maddock and scenic views as they head to the Finish Line overlooking the banks of Ewen Maddock Dam.
Final presentations will then be held at the Country Club where riders can enjoy a good feed, a well earned drink and swap stories from a fun weekend on the Sunshine Coast. We recommend parking at the Country Club for this stage and then riding around for the Special Stage and then grabbing a coffee or refreshment in between before the re-start and rollout for Stage 2.
Entries are open now for The Sunny 80, running from June 7-9. You can be sure this is the best weekend of mountain biking this winter.
#quadcrownmtb #quadcrown #stagerace #travel #visitsunshinecoast #queensland
Stage 2 of The Sunny 80 is a real mixed bag - but we guarantee you’ll love the finish line. Stay tuned for the full course reveal!
The Sunny 80 runs June 7-9: be there!
🎬 @elementphotovideo
#quadcrownmtb #quadcrown #bike #mountainbike #stagerace #thisisqueensland #visitsunshinecoast
Stage 2 of The Sunny 80 is a real mixed bag - but we guarantee you’ll love the finish line. Stay tuned for the full course reveal!
The Sunny 80 runs June 7-9: be there!
🎬 @elementphotovideo
#quadcrownmtb #quadcrown #bike #mountainbike #stagerace #thisisqueensland #visitsunshinecoast
GONE SO SOON?
When Sunday June 9 rolls around if you`re like us, you`ll be astonished that the final day of The Sunny 80 has arrived.
In 2023 riders had another bluebird day, with the split stage starting at Ewen Maddock Dam before heading up the road to the country club, Dularcha Rail Tunnel, and some flat out fun in the hills of the Sunshine Coast.
With our final social function right at the country club it was just the right palce to finish up, slap a few backs, award the race winners and of course our Quad Crown Queen and King for the weekend.
We`ll have our full course release tomorrow - but will you be taking a shot at a crown?
Photos: @elementphotovideo
#QuadCrownMTB #quadcrown #bike #mountainbike #outside #visitsunshinecoast
GONE SO SOON?
When Sunday June 9 rolls around if you`re like us, you`ll be astonished that the final day of The Sunny 80 has arrived.
In 2023 riders had another bluebird day, with the split stage starting at Ewen Maddock Dam before heading up the road to the country club, Dularcha Rail Tunnel, and some flat out fun in the hills of the Sunshine Coast.
With our final social function right at the country club it was just the right palce to finish up, slap a few backs, award the race winners and of course our Quad Crown Queen and King for the weekend.
We`ll have our full course release tomorrow - but will you be taking a shot at a crown?
Photos: @elementphotovideo
#QuadCrownMTB #quadcrown #bike #mountainbike #outside #visitsunshinecoast
STAGE ONE AT THE SUNNY 80!
Parklands will be hosting this cracker of a stage, as The Sunny 80 returns to Hidden Valley for the start and finish of what some say is one of the best days in all our events.
Hidden Valley is right on the northern perimeter of the incredible trail network of Parklands, which has over 30km of singletrack that is lovingly maintained by the awesome crew at Bushrangers MTB Club.
On this stage you can expect an incredible mix of diverse trails and flowing singletrack. The stage design will once again features the best of Parklands’ trails, however this year our Course Director has made some revisions from last year’s course to make it a bit easier and even more fun!
What’s that look like? The perimeter fire road sections that presented a brutal climbing challenge have gone, and the new course now cuts through the middle of Parklands out and back, and this slashed almost 500m of climbing from the old course.
But we have kept the best of the singletrack in this stage including Bluetongue, Rookie Road, Cancer Tree, Rock N Roll, Lower and Upper NZ, Hoe Chi Ho and Road Rage. This results in a new stage distance of 30km with approximately 700m of elevation. The other addition to the stage this year is an optional re-route late in the course for riders toward the end of the field to cut 5 km off the overall distance, which will still make for an enjoyable stage but also leave a smile on your face and some energy in the legs for Sunday!
If you are only planning to do one day, this is definitely the stage to pick as Parklands is one of Australia’s best mountain bike parks that has to be ridden to be believed. Hook up a one day leave pass entry, or go all in and join us for all three days from 7-9 June.
#quadcrown #bike #mountainbike #quadcrownmtb #parklands #visitsunshinecoast
STAGE ONE AT THE SUNNY 80!
Parklands will be hosting this cracker of a stage, as The Sunny 80 returns to Hidden Valley for the start and finish of what some say is one of the best days in all our events.
Hidden Valley is right on the northern perimeter of the incredible trail network of Parklands, which has over 30km of singletrack that is lovingly maintained by the awesome crew at Bushrangers MTB Club.
On this stage you can expect an incredible mix of diverse trails and flowing singletrack. The stage design will once again features the best of Parklands’ trails, however this year our Course Director has made some revisions from last year’s course to make it a bit easier and even more fun!
What’s that look like? The perimeter fire road sections that presented a brutal climbing challenge have gone, and the new course now cuts through the middle of Parklands out and back, and this slashed almost 500m of climbing from the old course.
But we have kept the best of the singletrack in this stage including Bluetongue, Rookie Road, Cancer Tree, Rock N Roll, Lower and Upper NZ, Hoe Chi Ho and Road Rage. This results in a new stage distance of 30km with approximately 700m of elevation. The other addition to the stage this year is an optional re-route late in the course for riders toward the end of the field to cut 5 km off the overall distance, which will still make for an enjoyable stage but also leave a smile on your face and some energy in the legs for Sunday!
If you are only planning to do one day, this is definitely the stage to pick as Parklands is one of Australia’s best mountain bike parks that has to be ridden to be believed. Hook up a one day leave pass entry, or go all in and join us for all three days from 7-9 June.
#quadcrown #bike #mountainbike #quadcrownmtb #parklands #visitsunshinecoast
Stage 1 of The Sunny 80 is heading back to Parklands with the start and finish in Hidden Valley - the full course reveal is tomorrow but the fact remains, this is the jewel in the Quad Crown!
#quadcrown #quadcrownmtb #bike #mountainbike #visitsunshinecoast #travel
Stage 1 of The Sunny 80 is heading back to Parklands with the start and finish in Hidden Valley - the full course reveal is tomorrow but the fact remains, this is the jewel in the Quad Crown!
#quadcrown #quadcrownmtb #bike #mountainbike #visitsunshinecoast #travel
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!
Stage 1 of The Sunny 80 is going to be a cracker in June. After the buzz of the Prelude at Sugarbag Road, Saturday is going to throw up a real mix of trails. From ribbons of singletrack in the rainforest, to sweep forest roads, and swooping trails in open eucalypt forest, this stage will have it all.
We`ll see you all at the beach afterwards, for our social function right on the coast. We`ll have the full course reveal tomorrow. But know this - if you can only make it for one day between June 7-9, then use your leave pass for this one!
Photos: @elementphotovideo
#quadcrownMTB #bike #mountainbike #quadcrown #visitsunshinecoast #ridebikeshavefun #travel #longweekend
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE!
Stage 1 of The Sunny 80 is going to be a cracker in June. After the buzz of the Prelude at Sugarbag Road, Saturday is going to throw up a real mix of trails. From ribbons of singletrack in the rainforest, to sweep forest roads, and swooping trails in open eucalypt forest, this stage will have it all.
We`ll see you all at the beach afterwards, for our social function right on the coast. We`ll have the full course reveal tomorrow. But know this - if you can only make it for one day between June 7-9, then use your leave pass for this one!
Photos: @elementphotovideo
#quadcrownMTB #bike #mountainbike #quadcrown #visitsunshinecoast #ridebikeshavefun #travel #longweekend
