tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79539824614208894132009-10-13T16:06:56.493+11:00Terra Australis is an epic seven day Mountain Bike journey...an unforgettable adventure that will take you from the heights of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts, through historic high country villages and Australia’s premier gourmet food and wine region. Jaw dropping scenery, nirvana singletrack and an amazing natural environment are all part of the experience. Every competitor will be rewarded with a personal victory over the course, over the elements and over your mind, body and soul.Paul Fitzgeraldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14679216609125198807paul@finishlineevents.com.auBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953982461420889413.post-25287900082340100232009-01-05T10:48:00.008+11:002009-01-05T11:58:09.659+11:00<div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n1mFDQvjzg4/SWFZj1SF_MI/AAAAAAAAABI/BkSNVP3JVps/s1600-h/mtbuffaloview.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287605909642935490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n1mFDQvjzg4/SWFZj1SF_MI/AAAAAAAAABI/BkSNVP3JVps/s400/mtbuffaloview.jpg" border="0" /></a>Why as we, the organisers of the inaugural <a href="http://www.terraaustralismtbepic.com/"><strong>Te</a><a href="http://www.terraaustralismtbepic.com/">rra Australis</strong></a>, chosen to run such an event ? Well that's a good question and I am glad you asked. For a start the individuals behind the organisers of Terra Australis, <a href="http://www.finishlineevents.com.au/"><strong>Finish Line Events</strong></a>, are all passionate mountain bikers. Clayton, Iain and Paul are not only fanatical about cycling but we are also proud of the region in which we live in North East Victoria. Victoria's High Country region has some of the best mountain bike riding in Australia as well as some truly unique and colourful towns and villages. There's historic towns, mountain playgrounds, wild rivers, lakes, great local produce, wineries and breweries.<br /><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n1mFDQvjzg4/SWFa1VMzjXI/AAAAAAAAABY/eMLfPMxPEKA/s1600-h/mtstanley.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287607309780094322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 165px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_n1mFDQvjzg4/SWFa1VMzjXI/AAAAAAAAABY/eMLfPMxPEKA/s400/mtstanley.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div>We see an epic 7 day journey on a mountain bike through an event like Terra Australis, as a way to showcase the best of our region in a unique and challenging way. Riders start high up in the Victorian Alps with spectacular vistas and 7 days later make their way down to the plains and the finish of an epic journey. That's the difference with an event like Terra Australis, it's not just a race, it truly is a journey, a personal and team challenge. It's an experience like no other. We really want to capture the true spirit of other similar international events like the <a href="http://www.bike-transalp.de/englisch/"><strong>Trans Alp</strong></a>, <a href="http://www.transrockies.com/trc/index.htm"><strong>Trans Rockies</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.cape-epic.com/"><strong>Cape Epic</strong></a>. We hope to see you on the start line on March 29, 2009.</div><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7953982461420889413-2528790008234010023?l=terraaustralismtbepic.blogspot.com'/></div>Paul Fitzgeraldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14679216609125198807paul@finishlineevents.com.au0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7953982461420889413.post-69100352830431074332008-12-30T12:13:00.005+11:002009-01-02T15:59:32.510+11:00<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286555193071004178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_n1mFDQvjzg4/SV2d8FB-ahI/AAAAAAAAAAw/MGY1y-553L4/s320/mountain-ash.jpg" border="0" />Welcome to the <strong><a href="http://www.terraaustralismtbepic.com/">Terra Australis</a></strong> <em>Great Southern Land Mountain Bike Epic</em> blog.<br /><br /><em>7 Days 550km Teams 2 &amp; 3</em><br /><br />Keep checking the official Terra Australis Blog for posts from competitors and event organisers.<br /><br />Share with everyone your training and more for this epic 7 day mountain bike challenge in the Victorian High Country.<br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7953982461420889413-6910035283043107433?l=terraaustralismtbepic.blogspot.com'/></div>Paul Fitzgeraldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14679216609125198807paul@finishlineevents.com.au0