EVENT PROGRAM: Here is the official Event Program for the 2023 Redback MTB Stage Race. This fully explains the event with confirmed schedule, course details, rules and more. All riders should read it before arriving in Alice Springs and we will give you a paper copy at registration. Read it ONLINE HERE.
THURSDAY 17 AUGUST 2023
| ALL DAY | AIRPORT TRANSFER | Competitors arrive and airport shuttle operates. (Pre purchased only) |
| 3:00pm – 6:00pm | REGISTRATION | Registration at Mercure Alice Springs Resort – ALL competitors must register during this time. |
| 3:30pm | SOCIAL RIDE | Social ride, leaving from Mercure Alice Springs Resort |
| 6:00pm | RACE BRIEFING | Race briefing and official welcome at Mercure Alice Springs Resort |
| 6:30pm onwards | HAPPY HOUR | Mercure Alice Springs invite you to Happy Hour |
| DINNER | Mercure Alice Springs bar and restaurant will be open for meals and drinks during and after these presentations. Bookings essential. |
FRIDAY 18 AUGUST 2023
| 9:00am | STAGE 1 | Westside XC Stage 1 START from Scout Hall on Larapinta Dve – XC racing stage. |
| 5:00pm – 5:45pm | STAGE 2 | Rapid Ascent Stage 2 STARTS – up Anzac Hill in Central Alice Springs. |
| ~5:45pm | PRESENTATIONS | Stage 1 and 2 presentations on ANZAC Hill immediately after Stage 2. |
SATURDAY 19 AUGUST 2023
| 9:00am | STAGE 3 | Eastside XC Race START from opposite Mercure Hotel next to Stott Tce |
| 6:00pm | PRESENTATIONS | Presentations for Stage 3 19/8 Update: Stage 3 Presentations will NOW be held at the start of Stage 4 (not this evening due to FIFA World Cup). 8:50am for B-Line, 9:00am for A-Line at Race Start outside the Juicy Rump at Lasseters. |
| from 6:30pm | DINNER | Mid event dinner at Juicy Rump – Crowne Plaza Lasseters |
SUNDAY 20 AUGUST 2023
| 9:00am | STAGE 4 | Stage 4 STARTS from 9:00am from Crowne Plaza Lasseters – Individual Time Trial |
| 6:15pm | PRESENTATIONS | Presentations for Stage 4 at Alice Sprigs Golf Club (prior to Stage 5) |
| 6:30pm | STAGE 5 | Stage 5 Night Race START for A-Line riders from Alice Springs Golf Club |
| 6:45pm | STAGE 5 | Night Race start for B-Line riders from Alice Springs Golf Club |
| from 7:00pm | DINNER | Dinner at Alice Springs Golf Club (dinner specials for Redback competitors) |
MONDAY 21 AUGUST 2023
| 9:00am | STAGE 6 | Eastside XC Race START – from the Schwarz Cres / Todd River crossing. |
| from 5:00pm | HAPPY HOUR(S) | Meet for an end of race drink at The Mercure |
| 6:00pm onwards | PRESENTATION CEREMONY AND RACE FINALE DINER | Everyone is invited to join us for official race presentations for Stage 6 and the race finale diner which will be held on the lawns at The Mercure to celebrate the end of the race. Purchase dinner tickets HERE |
TUESDAY 22 AUGUST 2023
| ALL DAY | AIRPORT TRANSFER | Airport shuttle bus operates from Mercure Alice Springs Resort to the airport (pre-purchased only) |
*times may be subject to change (slightly) closer to the event
