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The Croc Trophy race attracts some of the toughest mountain bike riders from around the world. It's progress is tracked by thousands of enthusiasts the world over.
Competing in this year's race is former Tour de France stage winner, Jaan Kirsipuu and 2002 Austrian road race champion Rene Haselbacher.
The 98km race starts in Cairns today taking competitors through the city, up to Copperlode Dam and eventually to Lake Tinaroo. The race then heads west before tracking north to Cooktown and down to Cape Tribulation. The last stage of the race features a 38km time-trial before finishing at Cape Tribulation on October 28.
The winner of last year's Croc Trophy, Urs Huber is here again this year to defend his title to see if he can win back to back Croc Trophies.
The cyclists met yesterday on The Esplanade for the official opening ceremony.
Track the race:
Stage 1 Cairns - Lake Tinaroo | 98 km /1800 m l Tue., 19. October
Stage 2 Lake Tinaroo - Granite Gorge l 71 km/1250 m l Wed., 20. October
Stage 3 Granite Gorge- Irvinebank l 144 km/1600 m l Thu., 21. October
Stage 4 Irvinebank - Chillagoe l 157 km/1700 m l Fri, 22. October
Stage 5 Chillagoe - Chillagoe l 100 km/1000 m l Sat., 23. October
Stage 6 Chillagoe - Mt. Mulgrave l 137 km/1100 m l Sun., 24. October
Stage 7 Mt. Mulgrave - Laura l 151 km/1100 m l Mon., 25. Oct.
Stage 8 Laura - Cooktown l 142 km/1150 m l Tue., 26. Oct.
Stage 9 Cooktwon - Ayton l 124 km/1900 m l Wed., 27. October
Stage 10 - NEW: Time Trial - Ayton - Cape Triubulation l 38 km/700 m l Thu., 28. October
Great news for all dog lovers north of Cairns.
Dogs will have a new spot to run free at Smithfield with the opening yesterday of the Rainy Mountain Dog Park, Smithfield.
The fully fenced park is the second to be built this year by the Cairns Regional Council, after the success of the off leash recreational area in Henley Hill Park at Earlville.
The Cairns Frog Hospital desperately needs community support in the way of donations and volunteers. The 12 year old amphibian rehabilitation centre is located in Edmonton. The Hospital cares for sick and injured amphibians, releasing them back into their natural habitats once they are well enough. There are currently 40 amphibians in the hospital's care, including green tree frogs and white lipped tree frogs. The Hospital also carries out research to better understand the reasons behind the declining number of amphibians across the Far North.
To make a donation which is tax deductible or help out at the Cairns Frog Hospital, contact them on (07) 4045 0373 or go to www.fdr-project.org.au
Reminder - Next meeting of the Friends of the RSPCA Cairns is Sunday 17 October 1.30pm at the RSPCA Shelter. We are now into the planning stages of Santa Paws 2010 to be held on the 27 November. The 2011 Calendar will be ready to pick up at Santa Paws. New volunteers always welcome. Ph: 0438191798 for further information. Let's make a difference.
Exciting local Art, fabulous food, entertainment and more at the Go Troppo Arts Festival. Join the friendly buzz that is Port Douglas at the opening night "Gala Cocktaill Party" at The Sugarwharf Friday 22 October from 5.30pm with the Festival Finale "Charity Art Auction" at the Community Centre.
Opening night tickets and information online http://www.go-troppo-arts-festival.com/ or call Jill on 4099 3448 or 0439 886 480
Saturday 9 October 2010 10am - 2pm (Presentation at 11am) - Reduce your Electricty Bill
Place: Raintrees Shopping Centre
Free to the Community: Low Carbon Diet Pamphlets, CFS Bulbs and more giveaways and hand-outs.
Supported by the Neighbourhood Watch and James Cook University
Solar energy the future?
Generous public donations and the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the RSPCA Cairns have helped to raise money for the purchase of a rescue boat for the RSPCA.
