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Kowalski Classic 2015 - 20 Sept - Entries Now Open
Now in its fourth year, the Kowalski Classic is a one-day showcase of the famous trails in East Kowen Forest and Sparrow Hill. The event celebrates the achievements of local trail builders Paul Cole, Alan Anderson and the mysterious Kowalski Brothers, who together have hand built over 100km of flowing trail in East Kowen (the Kow) & Sparrow Hill (the Bird).
Love single track? Then you will love the Kowalski Classic.
The Kowalski Classic
The Ride Canberra site describes the main forest entrance as being the corner of Kowan Road and Sutton Roads. There is a parking area 5km into the forest along Kowan road with gates that may be locked. Call Canberra Connect (13 22 81) for the combinations or ride from Sutton Road for a warm up.
What is The Kowalski Classic?
For nigh on two decades, local trail building legends Paul Cole, Alan Anderson and the mysterious Kowalski Brothers have been hand-crafting trails in the ACT region. Thanks to their dirty work, Sparrow Hill and East Kowen Forest have become single track nirvana. The innuagural Kowalski Classic gives you the chance to race it all in one hit. Ride the Bird, then the Kow, then the Bird, then the Kow!
The Kowalski Classic is the ultimate single track enduro with two race distances taking in the very best trails in Sparrow Hill and East Kowen.
Entries open for Kowalski Classic
Introducing the Kowalski Classic
For nigh on two decades, local trail building legends Paul Cole, Alan Anderson and the mysterious Kowalski Brothers have been hand-crafting trails in the ACT region. Thanks to their work, Sparrow Hill and East Kowen Forest have become single track nirvana. The innuagural Kowalski Classic gives you the chance to race it all in one hit. Ride the Bird, then the Kow, then the Bird, then the Kow!
FULL DISTANCE (Circa 90-100km):
Trip to Canberra - mtnbike
3 pick up points in Sydney before heading South
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra here is your chance. We Drive. You Ride!
Ride the trails which were used in the World Cup then get a ride at Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura.
The cost is $299. This covers transport of you and your bike, accommodation (Australian Institute of Sport), skills session and meals.
Pick up points are:
6:30 AM St Ives Patterson's Patisserie 237 Mona Vale Rd St Ives - there is a car park over the road where you can easily leave your car for the weekend.
7:00 AM North Sydney Bike Bug 120 Pacific Hwy North Sydney
Trip to Canberra - Skills Session with Ben Henderson!!!
3 pick up points in Sydney before heading South
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra here is your chance. We Drive. You Ride!
It has just been confirmed that Ben Henderson, Australian MTB World Championship Rider, will be running the skills course on Saturday Oct 31 2009. Spaces are limited! Here is your chance to learn a few skills from a pro! For more information about Ben www.benhenderson.com.au
Ride the trails which were used in the World Cup then get a ride at Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura.
Trip to Canberra - Night Ride at Strom prep for Scott
3 pick up points in Sydney before heading South
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra here is your chance. We Drive. You Ride!
This particular trip is on a long weekend in Sydney. We will be leaving on Saturday and returning on the Sunday night so you can still see your loved ones.
Ride the trails which were used in the World Cup then get a ride at Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura.
The cost is $299. This covers transport of you and your bike, accommodation (Australian Institute of Sport), skills session and meals.
Pick up points are:
Weekend before the World Champs + 3 riders wanted
St Ives Patterson's Patisserie 237 Mona Vale Rd St Ives - there is a car park over the road where you can easily leave your car for the weekend
I've got three seats that need to be filled by riders!!
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra to get a ride in before the World Cup. Ride Sparrow Hill, Stromlo and Mt Majura over one weekend, here’s your opportunity.
The trip will leave on Saturday and come back Sunday, 29/30 August. The first pick up point will be St Ives, depart 7:00am, as listed above. There are another two meeting points on the way South 1) North Sydney Bike Bug Depart 7:30pm (120 Pacific Hwy North Sydney) 2) Campbelltown The Push Bike Factory Depart 8:15pm (11 Mill Rd Campbelltown)
UPDATED World Cup Canberra
St Ives Patterson's Patisserie 237 Mona Vale Rd St Ives - there is a car park over the road where you can easily leave your car for the weekend.
World Cup in Canberra is coming soon.
Sydney based riders who want to head to Canberra to get a taste of the World Cup action and get a few rides including Sparrow Hill and Mt Majura over the weekend, here’s your opportunity.
Looking to get there for Friday nites 4X final:)
The cost is no longer $420 - now $380. This covers transport to and from Canberra, two nights accommodation and minimum two rides for yourself, meals and transport out to Stromlo to watch the World Cup.