Cannonball MTB Festival
Presented by Boost Mobile
SIX 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 does not disappoint and includes the all NEW Maxxis Dual Slalom + the return of the Fox Flow Motion Cup, the Osprey All-Mountain Assault, the Rockshox Pump Track Challenge on Thredbo’s Village Green, the invite only Deity Whip Wars and the rough & raw Oakley Australian Open Downhill!
For 2024 the Oakley Australian Open Downhill will also double as Round 2 of the AusCycling DH National Series. The amalgamation of both races will see competitors racing for National Series points as well as a huge stack of Cannonball cash and prizes in the one singular race.
Registrations are now closed.
Boost Mobile Multi-Event Entry
The Boost Mobile multi-event entry is the best value when competing in the Cannonball MTB Festival and puts you on the start line of 4 out of the 6 events including the Osprey All-Mountain Assault, Fox Flow Motion Cup, Rockshox Pump Track Challenge and the all new Maxxis Dual Slalom!
- 6 day lift access included: 12 – 17 February 2024.
Osprey All-Mountain Assault | Tuesday 13 February
The Osprey All-Mountain Assault is a true test of stamina and will see the iron men and women of MTB tackle the 6km enduro style racetrack. The course has everything a rounded rider could ask for with rock rolls, pinch climbs & steep switchbacks to push even the most avid enduro purist.
- 2 day lift access included: 12 – 13 February 2024
- Additional practice days can be purchased here.
Fox Flow Motion Cup | Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 February
Wednesday & Thursday will see the Fox Flow Motion Cup go down on Thredbo’s famous 5km Kosciuszko Flow Trail. Although not super technical, this race requires a fit efficient type of rider. A stack of steep banked berms and rolling traverses ensures that cornering and pedalling ability will be paramount.
- 2 day lift access include:
- Group A compete on Wednesday 14 February. 2 day lift access included: 13 & 14 February 2024
- Group B compete on Thursday 15 February. 2 day lift access included: 14 & 15 February 2024
- Check out the FAQ Page for more info on groups
- Additional practice days can be purchased here.
Rockshox Pump Track Challenge | Thursday 15 February
Get ready for the Rockshox Pump Track Challenge on Thursday night. See Thredbo’s Pump Track on the Village Green in full flight as the smooth momentum masters set the perfectly sculpted course on fire. A test of ultimate skill and stamina, as riders pump, double and manual around the perfectly sculptured course. Riders will lay down a qualifying run on Thursday morning, with the top riders going through to the final heats held under lights!
Maxxis Dual Slalom | Friday 16 February
To celebrate 10 years of Cannonball, we’re bringing a crowd favourite race to the schedule for 2024. The Maxxis Dual Slalom will see racers go head to head in an exciting format with a heavy emphasis on foot out, flat out fun. Taking a laid-back approach to the course build, the course utilises the Friday Flat natural amphitheater and will feature off camber grass turns top to bottom. It will be sure to display plenty of thrills & spills with riders laying down a qualifying run on Friday morning, with the top riders going through to head to head finals format.
Oakley Australian Open Downhill | Friday 16 & Saturday 17 February *SOLD OUT*
The Oakley Australian Open DH will be raced on Thredbo’s famous Cannonball Downhill including the upper fast and furious fire road. Riders will then be thrown into a high speed downhill track comprising of rock gardens, rough chutes, large jumps & raw terrain. This event also boasts the biggest pay day in Australian DH history!
- 2 day lift access included: 16 – 17 February 2024
- Additional practice days can be purchased here.
Deity Whip Wars | Saturday 17 February
Invite Only
The crowd pleasing & fan favourite Deity Whip Wars will again hit centre stage Saturday afternoon, with some of the greatest mountain bikers of all time sending it sideways on the super booter in the heart of the event hub. The biggest ‘moto style’ whip brought back will take the honours with bonus points going to riders that send it past 90 degrees. A crowd pleasing trick will also earn you some cold hard cash from the judges!
Categories
Cannonball Categories
- Pro (19yrs+)
- U19 (17-18yrs)
- U17 (15-16yrs)
- U15 (13-14yrs)
- U13 (11-12yrs)
- U11 (7-10yrs)
- Amateur (19-29yrs)
- Masters 30-39 years
- Masters 40–49 years
- Masters 50 Years & Over
- E-Bike (19yrs & over)
- Novice
Flow Group A
- Pro Men & Women
- U19 Men & Women
- U17 Men
- Amateur Men
- Masters 30+ Men
Flow Group B
- Under 11 Men & Women
- Under 13 Men & Women
- Under 15 Men & Women
- Under 17 Women
- Amateur Women
- Masters 30+ Women
- Masters 40+ Men & Women
- Super Masters 50+ Men & Women
- E-Bike Men & Women
- Novice Men & Women
Age is calculated as at 31/12/2024.
Must be 7 Years and Over as at event date to compete.
Enquiries
Please contact: events_thredbo@evt.com
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