Cannonball Mountain Bike Festival
Wednesday 4 - Sunday 8 Dec, 2019
Australia’s biggest gravity inspired mountain bike festival returns in 2019 setting the standard for mountain bike competition with a huge lineup of supreme events and non-stop entertainment all weekend long. Catering for amateurs, rising stars & World Champions of all ages, Cannonball will see the mountain bike world hit Thredbo for 5 days of gravity fuelled mountain biking and their chance to take home a share of the massive $100k in cash & prizes on offer solidifying itself as the richest Australian mountain bike event in history.
Five mammoth events will appeal to riders from not only the nation but from around the globe with a number of the worlds best racers already confirmed to be attending. The lineup of crowd pleasing events include the leg burning Maxxis Flow Motion Cup, the Osprey All-Mountain Assault, the Rockshox Pump Track Challenge on Thredbo’s Village Green, the Deity Whip Wars Big Air held on a purpose built kicker and the rough & raw SRAM Australian Open Downhill!
The action doesn’t limit itself to the race tracks with the famous Thredbo nightlife coming to life with an impressive lineup of entertainment all weekend thanks to Australia’s best DJ’s spinning tracks till late!
Earlybird Registration: Save 20% when you register before midnight Monday 14 October 2019!
Events
Get ready for five massive crowd pleasing events catering for all disciplines of gravity mountain biking. The lineup includes:
- SRAM Australian Open Downhill
- Maxxis Flow Motion Cup
- Osprey All-Mountain Assault
- Rockshox Pump Track Challenge
- Deity Whip Wars
Save 20% when you register before midnight Monday 14 October 2019!
Schedule
From Wednesday to Sunday, Cannonball features a jam packed schedule of events on and off the mountain. Check out the schedule to be sure you don’t miss out on any of the action!
Accommodation
Accommodation in Thredbo offers stunning mountain views, convenience and comfort for all guests. Choose from lodges, hotels, chalets, luxurious apartments and self contain units.
Special Deal: Enjoy the Cannonball 5 for 4 Night Special with accommodation only a stone throw away from the chairlift & event hub.
Entertainment
Thredbo is famous for its entertainment & nightlife. Once the riding stops, the village will come to life with an unreal lineup of entertainment & artists keeping this mountain bike party pumping!
Frequently Asked Questions
Got some questions on Cannonball or can’t find the information you’re after? Check out frequently asked questions and get the low down on everything you need to know about Australia’s biggest mountain bike event!
Partners
Cannonball MTB Festival has partnered with some of the biggest brands in the industry to bring the festival to life. Huge thanks to our partners for stocking the prize bags and making Cannonball the best event on the MTB calendar!
Find Out More
Formats & Rules
Check out all the event formats, rules & regulations here to be sure you don’t get caught out in the start gate!
Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of Cannonball. With 5 days, 5 massive events and over 1000 riders expected at the 2019 Cannonball, there are an array of volunteer positions available.
Competitor Discounts
As a competitor at Cannonball you will receive a number of benefits throughout Thredbo including discounts on food & beverage and some great bargains in the Thredbo MTB retail store thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Merchandise
Don’t miss out on the 2019 official event merchandise before it sells out!
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Event Media
Download your FREE rider images & check out all the action that has gone down at Cannonball over the years!
Enquiries
Please contact: mountainbiking@thredbo.com.au
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