Local mountain biker Phil Oliver (right) shows Crankworx athletes and local riders around Matangi Station pre-race, at Alexandra. PHOTO: WILL NELSON/TOURISM CENTRAL OTAGOIt is tagged as the "the ultimate mountain biking road trip" and from today the Crankworx Summer Series New Zealand hits the South Island for the first time — first stop Alexandra. Alexandra’s new Matangi Station Mountain Bike Park will be the starting point for the inaugural festival, riders dropping in for the Super D event on Saturday and Sunday. It was these trails on the station that attracted the Crankworx team and about 100 riders are expected. The community has embraced this opportunity and well-known local mountain biker Phil Oliver has been employed to help with the operational requirements of the event, and local suppliers, accommodation and facilities are being used wherever possible.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 25, 2021 21:30 UTC