Cannonball MTB Festival
Presented by Boost Mobile
Australia’s biggest gravity inspired mountain bike festival returns in 2022 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.
New for 2022 we will see updated schedule changes including the prestigious Oakley Australian Open Downhill taking place on Saturday afternoon followed by the finale event, the crowd favourite Deity Whip Wars.
The action doesn’t limit itself to the race tracks with the famous Thredbo night life kicking into gear with an impressive line-up of entertainment all weekend thanks to Australia’s best artists playing till late including a massive party and live music taking centre stage on Saturday night to send the festival off in style!
Event Results
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Schedule
From Tuesday to Saturday 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!
Events
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 Fox 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 Oakley Australian Open Downhill! To young for Cannonball, then check out the Sendy Kids Races.
Formats & Rules
Familiarise yourself with Cannonball Festival’s formats, rules and race order. Plus and other FAQs.
Competitor Discounts
All competitors will gain a stack of product discounts during the Cannonball MTB Festival. Just head on into the Thredbo Mountain Bike Retail Store at Valley Terminal to claim your deal!
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!
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Volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of Cannonball. With 5 days, 5 massive events and over 1000 riders expected at the 2022 Cannonball, there are an array of volunteer positions available.
Entertainment
The Alpine Bar will be in full swing all week long. With nightly DJ’s bringing the post race vibes all week long, we cap the week off on Saturday with Parachute Youth presented by Red Bull.
Enquiries
Please contact: mountainbiking@thredbo.com.au
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