Three Tribes 2023

Three Tribes brings together three clubs presenting three sporting disciplines in one fun event, followed by a family social BBQ at the telegraph station.  The run is coordinated by the Alice Springs Running and Walking Club, the MTB leg by Central Australian Rough Riders and the road leg by Alice Springs Cycling Club.

This year we are offering the following options:

1. Option 1: Road ride then MTB

2. Option 2: Road Ride then Run

3. Option 3: MTB then Run

These options can be completed Solo or in a Team of 2 with each team member completing one leg of the chosen option.  If you want us to assist you finding a team hit this link and complete form. Form to find team member    We will assist to find a team member prior to the day, or team you up on the day.  

How this will work

Road and MTB Riders will depart at 2.pm on their respective courses.  When they return from this leg, solo competitors will continue on their next leg: team riders will tag their team member who will continue on their next leg.

Each leg will be about 60 minutes in duration, but this will obviously vary depending on speed of competitors. 

After all competitors return there will be a BBQ at the telegraph station lawns.

Schedule

Competitors sign on prior to 1.45pm at the telegraph station, position bikes and equipment for second leg.  Race briefing will be at 1.45pm, all competitors must be a the race briefing.

Leg 1 starts 2pm   Road riders will ride neutral to MVR, continue to High Point Carpark where a race marshal will assist with turn around and then return to Telegraph Station.  MTB riders will complete a circuit of Wigleys, Perentie, Warrigul and the Rock Garden.

There is a family orientated BBQ in the Telegraph Station directly after the event.  

Entry is free, soft drinks and meat/Veggie options will be provided for BBQ.

Riders and supporters attending BBQ are asked to contribute a salad or a dessert.

All riders need an Auscycling licence. All entrants need to register at http://thq.fyi/se/057f9f3d1324

The road ride will be from the Telegraphs Station to the High Point and return.  See Strava route here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3120658769308749244

The MTB course is yet to be confirmed but will be something like Wigley’s loop, to perentie across to warrigal and back down rock garden. 

See here https://www.strava.com/routes/3120650957155280316

The Run will be from telegraph station across the river south to Spencer Hill north, then north east around to wallaby track and back around to Telegraph Station.  Total 7km 

All runners must carry a snake bite bandage and at least 500ml of water.  See run route on strava here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3120656337397824730

Schedule

1:45 pm  Sign on opens, all road and MTB riders must sign on at 1.45pm

1:55 pm  Briefing for Road and MTB Riders

2:00 pm Road and MTB Rides Starts

2.30pm All runners must sign in prior to 2.30pm and be ready to tag rider from 3pm onwards.

Approx 3:00/3.30 pm  Road and MTB Riders tag runner or MTB Rider

Approx 4.00pm/4.30pm  Runners and MTB Rider start to return to Telegraph Station.    Social gathering drinks provided by ASCC.  Followed by BBQ and presentation.

6.00pm Finish – pack up.